This is the second of three posts in a series designed assess the accuracy of the most authoritative and commonly
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Who Can You Trust? Vol. I: Chuck Maddox
This is the first of three posts in a series designed assess the accuracy of the most authoritative and commonly
Continue reading“What Does That Even Mean??” A Guide to Cal. 1040 Jargon
Let’s level set, shall we? Throughout this site I use a lot of terms that could be considered lingo or
Continue readingBuyer Beware: A Shady “Seemaster” on Chrono24 (UPDATED)
Watch shopping on Chrono24 has always carried a sense of danger to it. The sellers are often in far-flung places and
Continue readingCalibre 1040 site improvements: Dial Galleries, 176.001 Specs, & More
It has been just over a month since Calibre 1040 launched, and in addition to the articles I’ve published since
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 readingOddity: A “Chronometer” 176.007 with a High Serial cal. 1041
For as long as I’ve been aware of the Speedmaster 125, I’ve been aware of the advice to insist on
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
Continue readingSmall Numbers: The Effect of the Next Observation
I stumbled across the serial number of a 176.007 this morning. As I do every time I see a new
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