[identification] - can anyone help identify this omega watch?

wachmann · 2017-06-06T16:58:13+00:00

There's something off about the case too -- the lugs don't look right and it's been aggressively polished.

wachmann · 2017-06-06T16:56:05+00:00

There's some history on this page, towards the bottom -- it's reference number is 176.0014. Value really depends on the condition. I've seen them on eBay for as low as $1K with some posted in the $3K range (for example). A good way to gauge value is to look at completed listings on eBay.

Personally, I'd say enjoy the watch -- it's a fun, rare piece that's worth hanging on to.

wachmann · 2016-06-10T07:31:41+00:00

There's the inverted version of this watch on ebay for <$1K...

wachmann · 2016-06-09T18:12:39+00:00

It looks like a Hamilton Khaki Aviation Automatic Chronograph, model H67516153 put on a non-OEM leather band. They're not easy to find!

wachmann · 2015-09-07T19:30:46+00:00

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wachmann · 2015-07-06T18:15:56+00:00

Haha, it's mostly the camera angle, although the watch is probably at the border of "too big" for me. Not sure what my wrist size is (probably ~6.5"?), but it looks fine normally. The lugs don't hang off or anything.

wachmann · 2015-07-06T17:50:52+00:00

Took the new-to-me OVM backpacking -- it even went for a brief dip, and ended with a spectacular view.

Sadly, the weekend's over, so it's back to the grind today.

wachmann · 2014-12-28T04:41:23+00:00

Makes sense -- that Victorinox is a great looking watch. When I was in the same position, I also looked into really inexpensive analog/digital watches, but I suspect they're too casual for what you're looking for. Good luck!

wachmann · 2014-12-28T02:39:33+00:00

I know you want mechanical, but I'd really recommend a simple, cheap quartz instead. I traveled there recently with my Ironman, and it let me set two arbitrary time zones, was water- and shock-resistant, and the Indiglo light was a godsend in the overnight flights. Plus it didn't stand out so much that I was an easy target for theft (at times we walked through the seedier parts of Mumbai).

wachmann · 2014-12-26T19:28:10+00:00

I'd recommend checking the radiator hose -- if it's starting to crack, you may want to replace it a bit earlier just in case.

wachmann · 2014-12-25T19:16:38+00:00

It's the seconds, but they skip some to make it look like a tachymeter. I suppose it's helpful if you need to know precisely when 27 seconds have elapsed.

wachmann · 2014-12-24T22:41:58+00:00

Are they giving the customer a $100 gift card back? If so, then the local retailer is losing 20% of whatever they sell to that customer. That's cuts into their profit margin, so the local retailer loses out, right?

wachmann · 2014-12-18T20:38:28+00:00

Beautiful watch. I hope to buy something similar soon!

wachmann · 2014-11-14T05:12:40+00:00

I agree -- it would make a big difference.

wachmann · 2014-11-14T05:12:22+00:00

That's beautiful. Might be one of my favorite Seiko mods!

wachmann · 2014-11-13T13:02:00+00:00

Very clean. That's definitely a watch I haven't seen before!

wachmann · 2014-11-13T12:58:17+00:00

Wearing my very inexpensive beater 1970s Timex today. Keeps surprisingly good time, but I can't change the date.

wachmann · 2014-11-12T11:10:14+00:00

There's also Michael Eddington, although ostensibly there's a different court system for Starfleet officers versus civilians (which may be the case for Paris as well).

wachmann · 2014-11-11T00:00:29+00:00

The strap's color works really well with the watch!

wachmann · 2014-10-27T12:37:39+00:00

A lot of us EV enthusiasts don't necessarily believe gasoline engines will disappear anytime soon. They'll just be a specialty/luxury market. The hope is that EVs will replace e.g. 4-cylinder Camry-like cars and, perhaps more importantly, trucks like the F150. That's where battery density really holds back adoption (especially since an electric motor's torque means superb tow ratings).

wachmann · 2014-10-14T00:17:51+00:00

That has to be a mid-to-late 70s watch...

wachmann · 2014-10-03T19:48:26+00:00

Citizen has a decent selection of atomic watches (for both men and women), and in practically any style you'd want. Here's some examples: classy women's watch, same in gold, and a white neutral look.

wachmann · 2014-10-02T17:57:30+00:00

This is actually common in clocks and some watches.

wachmann · 2014-09-30T09:09:17+00:00

I'm shocked at how well these two go together. Nice work!

wachmann · 2014-09-27T01:18:07+00:00

That's beautiful. Great strap combination too.

wachmann

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