In a way, everything I’ve come to learn about the cal. 1040 and 1041 Omegas over the years is a
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Speedmaster 125: Caseback Code Research
CLICK HERE FOR SPEEDMASTER125.COM AND SPEEDMASTER ONLY I now have observed over 730 unique serial numbers, and the data continues
Continue readingSpeedmaster Mark III Dial Data
When I started tracking cal. 1040 serial number data, I pretty much only tracked the case reference and the serial
Continue readingSolid Gold Seamaster BA 176.007s
The calibre 1040 family came in either steel or 20 micron gold-plated steel. For the most part. The gold-plated Yachting
Continue readingSpeedmaster 125: The Unanswered Questions
CLICK HERE FOR SPEEDMASTER125.COM AND SPEEDMASTER ONLY The commonly accepted facts about the Speedmaster 125 (ref. 378.081 ST / 178.0002
Continue readingRescued: A Truly Rare Gold-Plated Yachting Chronograph
When I first came up with my classification system for cal. 1040 dials, there a few dials seemingly “missing”. Missing
Continue readingSpotting Omega Cal. 1040 Redials
On the Collector’s Guide – Dials page, there are thirty-one dials displayed. These are the variants I categorize as legitimate.
Continue readingThat Time Omega Accidentally Created a Mark III(b), Then Made a One-Off 176.007 Dial
Separating fact from fiction when it comes to these vintage chronographs is kind of the unspoken mission of Calibre 1040.
Continue readingThe Mark IV Service Dial with a “Touch of Blue”
Looking back, 2006 was an interesting time for the online community of vintage Omega collectors. Much of what we now
Continue reading176.007 – Omega’s First Bond Watch?
I tend to sit out most conversations about James Bond when it comes to watches. My understanding of Ian Fleming’s
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