MAJ75 922 Posted June 28, 2017 Hi All, Just wanted to share my most recent aquisition & my first "real" Omega. This is a 1978 Ref 145.029 Seamaster Chronograph yellow gold plated on a bracelet. It is powered by the famous calibre 861 movement that can be found inside Speedmaster/Moon Watches from the same era & onwards. It certainly carries the battle scars of nearly 40 years faithful service but I love the character & patina that the dial has taken on. I like the fact that it was accompanied by a box & paperwork as well. It seems to be keeping great time so far & I'm pretty sure I'll swap it onto a vintage leather band for daily use. A few pictures................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,747 Posted June 28, 2017 Oh wow, what a gorgeous piece!!!!! That almost makes me change my ways! You always have the best of taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted June 28, 2017 Wow wow wow! I want it! How much did that cost if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted June 28, 2017 Yet another wonderful vintage pick up - well done you my friend :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,481 Posted June 28, 2017 Exceptional addition to your superb collection!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted June 28, 2017 wowwww - very nice! Great find mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 28, 2017 Oh wow, what a gorgeous piece!!!!! That almost makes me change my ways! You always have the best of taste. Thanks kind Sir, I couldn't pass this one up...... That's a beaut! Thanks for the kind words...... Wow wow wow! I want it! How much did that cost if you don't mind me asking? This one wasn't picked up cheaply, but certainly at the lower end for this series (particularly with the bracelet, box & paperwork) circa £1500. It was a price that I thought was reasonable & worth paying. Yet another wonderful vintage pick up - well done you my friend :thumbsup: Appreciated bud, stretching financially but we only live once........... Exceptional addition to your superb collection!!! Respect as always my brother.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 28, 2017 wowwww - very nice! Great find mate! Thanks mate, these don't come around too often, I got fairly lucky but I scour the market exhaustively............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted June 28, 2017 wowwww - very nice! Great find mate! Thanks mate, these don't come around too often, I got fairly lucky but I scour the market exhaustively............ The chase is at least 60% (probably closer to 80-90%) of the fun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted June 28, 2017 Wow wow wow! I want it! How much did that cost if you don't mind me asking? This one wasn't picked up cheaply, but certainly at the lower end for this series (particularly with the bracelet, box & paperwork) circa £1500. It was a price that I thought was reasonable & worth paying. Definitely! Think you got a bargain to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilip 0 Posted June 28, 2017 Dude, this is awesome. Never let it go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 28, 2017 Dude, this is awesome. Never let it go Thanks a million Sir, I'll try to cherish it............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted June 28, 2017 you have such exquisite taste sir great price and a fantastic find not watchfinder again was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 28, 2017 you have such exquisite taste sir great price and a fantastic find not watchfinder again was it? Thanks Chief, no not WF this time.... I've missed out on a load pieces I've desperately wanted at auction this year but I struck it lucky with this...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By-Tor 0 Posted June 28, 2017 Top quality shots. You're no stranger to camera that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sifu Whitey 53 Posted June 29, 2017 That's beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,221 Posted June 29, 2017 Nice. Thanks for sharing your find. I'm scratching my vintage itch too......................picked up a couple of Omegas, a Rado (see pic earlier today), a Credor and 3 Enicars. Mine have all been spruced up (refurbished) though, as I'm a picky bastard ^_^ with OCD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 29, 2017 Top quality shots. You're no stranger to camera that's for sure. Thanks for the kind words, this board ignited my love of photography & the tutorials were invaluable. That's beautiful! Cheers bud..... Nice. Thanks for sharing your find. I'm scratching my vintage itch too......................picked up a couple of Omegas, a Rado (see pic earlier today), a Credor and 3 Enicars. Mine have all been spruced up (refurbished) though, as I'm a picky bastard ^_^ with OCD. Thanks Russ, I've noticed how your pieces have the NOS look everytime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice crispy 0 Posted June 29, 2017 Wow that's incredible, I've never seen that model before. The dial. Wow! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 29, 2017 Wow that's incredible, I've never seen that model before. The dial. Wow! Congrats! Thanks mate, I love the design too............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted June 29, 2017 Lovely pick up my friend. Looks great on the bracelet too I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted July 4, 2017 That will be sharp on leather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites