Vintage Omega Watches From the 40s to 70s. Seamaster, Jumbo, Bumper, Constellation and Genève.

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In this video I give you an overview about the pros of old vintage Omega watches. Quality, rarity, price, design and brand value are topics. Then I present you my models of choice: Seamaster, Jumbo, Bumper, Constellation and Genève.
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@joseperez1085 5 ай бұрын

I have the Seamaster and the consolation , my dad stared me on this journey when I was 15years old, he gave me a used watch every year.

@oakleyjack7600 2 жыл бұрын

Any Vintage Omega is just pure class and very adequate for everyday with the exception of work or exercise.

@Tenkterian 2 жыл бұрын

The golden decades for Omega, imo. Their current offerings often don't resonate with me, but back in the day, Omega's design language was unobtrusive, yet recognizable. Thanks for the overview, Tim!

@Tenkterian 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline I agree, one of the nicer examples from their current lineup. :)

@or6144 9 ай бұрын

In short - classier.

@res00xua 2 жыл бұрын

Up early and got in the first like. Also have several Vintage and modern Omega watches. The oldest is from my birth year 1950 with the 30T2 movement.

@springthyme501 2 жыл бұрын

Getting nostalgic for that old buying an Omega Constellation video you posted ages ago. I still have a beautiful C-shape 168.027 that I bought for an absolute bargain thanks to you.

@robdove8341 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an early 60's 34mm steel Seamaster manual wind earlier this year. Looking pristine fresh out of an Omega Service. It's the most commented on & universally liked watch in the collection.

@swilkobarfingtoniii1642 2 жыл бұрын

You're speaking my language here! My father was an OMEGA fan and had several over his lifetime... 50's- 60's- 70's models. This was after he had an early Rolex that leaked. (He also had a Blancpain that I managed to break when I wore it to school one day, but that's another story. FWIW he bought that Fifty Fathoms in Miami for $60 bucks.)

@davidrees1564 2 жыл бұрын

I have a seamaster from 1965 with the calibre 562. I absolutely love the watch, as you say it is understated but a classic. To quote Tim, 'keeper, keeper, keeper'!

@MrPleers 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Omega bumper automatic from 1950. It was the watch I chose to wear on my own wedding 2 years ago. As a smaller classy looking dresswatch goes perfectly well with a nice suit.

@cohecency7288 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is the pie pan. 😍

@caomhlr 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim for a wonderful year of viewing. Best wishes to you & your family for the festive season. From sunny downunder.

@cedarcanoe 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, I am a vintage Omega enthousiast as well. I own a number of them and will never sell them. Tim, thanks for reminding the public to the superb quality of those by many often overlooked timepieces. I am not a fan of the 1000-series of movements though since they house plastic parts

@martinkaplan1805 2 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a ‘66, gold capped Constellation Pie Pan in stunning condition (from the Omega Enthusiast) and I absolutely love it! I paid too dollar (I think), but it’s 100% authentic, keeps damn near perfect time, and he guarantees his watches for a year, after which, for a nominal fee, he services them for life.

@dhh488 Жыл бұрын

I've been on his website many times, he has some very nice Omega's. I ended up buying my 1969 Constellation from Omega Addict, he also has some very nice Omega's for very decent prices.

@amorroma1244 2 жыл бұрын

I am the lucky owner of 4 vintage Omega's. But my most beloved Omega is the 1969 Constellation. My Moonwatch. What a watch! A close second is the 1962 Seamaster 30.

@bruceblackerby3742 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have 3 of the 4 models you mention. All bought used. I sent one back to Omega for service. They basically rebuilt it. Very impressed. Unlike Rolex, which refused to service one of theirs 20 years ago. Too old, they said. I suspect that had I been the King of my Saudi Arabia, I would have gotten a different response. Needless to be say, I will never buy another Rolex, and I share my story with anyone interested. Omega, Longines, JL work for me. I have had watches serviced by all three without issue.

@clivesouthafrica2086 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual Tim. A super year of watch viewing... with extras, thank-you. Happy holidays.

@Robert-rx6rk 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. And timely. Watching this week's WOW #98 Alpina Bumper video got me interested to start looking into vintage automatic movements, and Omega immediately came to the forefront. Today's video (and viewer comments) gives me a little comfort knowing that I am not venturing into the Pit of Stupidity and Greed alone. Thanks Tim.

@williammiller8317 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim for another great video, have a Merry Christmas 🎄

@johnhorton2627 2 жыл бұрын

Omega,so many fabulous designs! My favourite is a late 60s gold Constellation Grand Luxe on a Reinhor bracelet. Cheers Tim ,have a great Chrissie & all the best for the New Year

@ianmichelino9697 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Tim! Yes, 2022 Goal - A 60’s manual wind, linen dial Omega. For The Caseback Omega Faithful: Fun research, 1) Post-war Swedish gov’t Omega Suveran models; 2) The oddly named but broad-arrow-gorgeous, Omega Seamaster Ranchero. Looking forward to WoW 100 - Merry Christmas, Everyone!!!

@peterkull8354 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I like these Omega oldies too, I have two in my collection: a 1969 linnen dial daydate Constellation and a 50ties handwinder. I like the solid golden (not this "hooded" stuff) Pie Pan a lot. I must admit that this "fascinating mixture of stupidity and greed" (+ curiosity + love + immaturity + taste + fun + some pocket money ++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++) is definitely part of the game. Thanks for mentioning these old goodies...they deserve it !

@lucafwn 2 жыл бұрын

A Seamaster or a Geneve would make me really happy. But any of these four, or any vintage Omega indeed, would. '50s-'60s style was the best for watches, in my opinion.

@slashdotism 2 жыл бұрын

The 50s and 60s really were the golden age for watches in general. They were built with much harder metal than today on the parts that see wear so they last for a very long time. Todays watches are made with softer steel to make machining easier on the machining bits and to compensate for the softer steel they polish the parts to perfection and use high quality oil to lessen wear on those parts. The problem arises when those modern automatics eventually dries up since not everybody services their watches every few years. They get gritty, parts wear fast cause of softer steel and you have to replace those parts. That becomes costly fairly quick. Compare that to watches from the 50s and 60s that have gotten crusty with old oil, you just give them a service, apply some oil and they spring back to life with little to no wear on the harder steel parts.

@michaelbedford8017 2 жыл бұрын

Such beautiful watches; each has its own allure. You really can't go wrong with them (if you are patient and do your homework). Thank you Tim for this treat for the eye and wrist. Btw. Longines from the same era were in many ways of similar quality and beauty. Will you do a similar program featuring those? Have a good weekend.

@markn3586 2 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a used Globemaster. Hands down it has become one of my favorite watches to wear. Beautiful, classy, and insanely accurate. I need to find a vintage piece to complement it.

@WATCHingJames 2 жыл бұрын

I love these vintage omegas. Thanks for the video.

@martintanz9098 2 жыл бұрын

Nice selection of Omegas. I have a small collection of vintage Omegas, 2 if which I inherited, and two which I bought myself. None of them shout out for attention like many modern watches, but every one is timeless in its own way.

@richardb22 2 жыл бұрын

Permission to take Christmas Eve off granted ! Another excellent video and interesting watches. I can see myself going down the vintage Omega wormhole. I wil be interested in the comments to see others favourites .

@kferderi 2 жыл бұрын

Tim you always make great videos!!! I really like all four omega watches ... Actually my first watch was the Ωmega DeVille. The best vintage watches are Ωmega!

@rbruce63 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review! Dad’s bumper automatic Cortébert wasn’t repaired correctly and now runs fast 5” per day…My favorite has been the Seamaster series, however, the Constellation with the Geneve Observatory and the 8 stars in 18 kt gold is indeed my Elenor. I will own one someday. Albeit I keep wearing dad´s Cortébert Automatic daily I wish the service was better and parts with the Omegas were interchangeable!

@markchancellor-maddison5528 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, thank you. I have a 1954 Seamaster Cronograph with a bumper automatic. I am now looking and hunting for a Constellation with preferably a pie pan dial. In South Africa they don't seem to jump out of the woodwork too often.

@dhh488 Жыл бұрын

If you haven't yet found your Constellation, try Omega Addict. I bought a 1969 Constellation from him and it is a beautiful watch. The price was very reasonable too. Good luck with your search.

@jjp6975 Жыл бұрын

Good! Me, I joined Omega by falling in love with the "Manhattan" for the design (I have 3: years: 1995,2003,2020. congratulations and thank you Jacques youtube "a musician life"

@henrywest7217 2 жыл бұрын

Your first sentence makes me instantly interested.

@idid1866 2 жыл бұрын

The Dynamics were pretty interesting, too...don't see too many anymore!

@erikpihl7893 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is a 1966 Omega pie pan in 18k with gold face and an aftermarket Swedish gold bracelet. It was a little dirty when I found it in a small auction house in Northern Sweden but I had it serviced by a reputable watchmaker and it is spectacular.

@CasebackWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@baronbristow8764 2 жыл бұрын

The hunt would be as fun as the kill!

@Irishsilverstack 2 жыл бұрын

Have a good Christmas Tim. Good Luck.

@CasebackWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy Christmas to you.

@FuckMyParents-420 8 ай бұрын

Pre-Swatch Omega had SOUL.

@stevefox8605 2 жыл бұрын

Had a big windfall recently bought myself a new SM300 ( similar to the original , not the latest with the awful sandwich numerals), liked it so much got my Dad an Aqua Terra & Sister a vintage gold Omega for Xmas. They're not into watches at all & consider my humble collection to be a waste of money, so will be interesting to see their reaction...🤞🏻 Excellent video, will certainly be getting some classic Omegas in the future. Cheers 👍👍

@cornicello7748 Жыл бұрын

Hi steve, I own 1 watch. A orient star. Im not well off like most of you. Anychance you could buy me a omega?. Or a orient star watch. I know it sounds crazy asking a stranger. I love omega watches. An orient stars, some of them. I just cannot afford another watch. Id love a high end orient star. Or a omega rail master .

@stevefox8605 Жыл бұрын

@@cornicello7748 Orient Star are decent 👍🏻 I'm not wealthy, I inherited some money from my Mum. I've spent it all now, mostly on watches (& a Triumph bike).. fun while it lasted, but tbh my favourite watches are still Seiko's. - my Dad returned the Aqua Terra to me as he's afraid to wear it, & my SM300 broke (crown) , costing £490 + 4 months to repair.. scary stuff and a huge amount of money for me. All sorted now, genuinely runs zero seconds per day and looks & feels like new. Love Omega, wear Seiko more. Enjoy your Orient Star 👍🏻👍🏻

@Trex100 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks.

@CasebackWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ianmichelino9697 2 жыл бұрын

Addendum: Today, an in-person brainstorming session for work, took me to the local metropolitan area here in the eastern US. Independent jeweler had a new/unfitted/ unworn black dial ceramic Daytona...$45,000. Ridiculous! That’s a lot of Omega Geneves!! 😎

@ianmichelino9697 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline Yeah Man! The second store of three I went to today - no one in the watch area; 20 people in the jewelry area. Checked on the Zenith Chronomaster Sport wait list I’ve been on since June - no motion / no joy. I’m growing tired of this Stockholm Syndrome transference BS with our AD hostage takers.

@martintanz9098 2 жыл бұрын

I still have an eye out for a Constellation C case. I kick myself when I think what I might have paid 20 years ago for a clean one, compared to what one will cost me today.

@ricok4595 2 жыл бұрын

Got a old Seamaster and a Geneve. Only an old one with the Pie Pan dial is missing and mostly pretty expensive in Gold.

@turboeddy 21 күн бұрын

Great video! what do you think of the 1030 movement?

@tedsklarchuk5868 2 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted an Omega Dynamic, bit of a quirky watch...just something about it and I like. Tim do you have any experience with Alender Shorokhof watches?

@DavidUKesb 3 ай бұрын

I have a jumbo Constellation from 1963. 37mm.

@evan3076 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, I am selling my house and the stars are aligning such that I am able to make my first big boy watch purchase with the proceeds. I am thinking something Grand seiko or an Aqua Terra, thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks and great video as always

@garyjohnston4165 8 ай бұрын

And I would love a glass back so I can watch my OMEGA movement

@user-yi7cu6rm2n 3 ай бұрын

有較新的收藏貨值得拥有一隻😊

@mattdevenish83 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping we get a Christmas guitar solo again this year 😁

@zillsburyy1 2 жыл бұрын

ultimate dress watch

@markcartman3257 6 ай бұрын

I have a real old omega watch it was my grandad s i have never seen one like it before would you know anything about it

@garyjohnston4165 8 ай бұрын

With my GENEVE' I want to know the inner movements of my best wrist candy

@blueseugene6569 Жыл бұрын

Is omega semester de ville quart watch a good watch to collet???

@paultierney3738 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I have the chance to purchase a 1950's Election Grand Prix cal F692 17J automatic are these collectable i normally collect Omega i have a 1963 Pie Pan Constellation and a 1969 Constellation and a Geneve 1974

@vintagebikes4215 Жыл бұрын

I'm so surprised many of the early watches here are in medium to poor condition- cases badly marred, could you not find better? They do exist. Am I wrong in saying the Seamaster was and is THE Omega watch for collectors...I wanted to see some. I'm a fan of your channel, but if I don't complain, who will?

@ashok5591 Жыл бұрын

What will be the price for an Omega watch( minimum price in Indian rupees). Please, waiting for your answer, if you want to sell!!!!

@garyjohnston4165 8 ай бұрын

A glass back would be most sufficient

@russellharris5072 2 жыл бұрын

It would have to be the seamaster 600 caliber 60117.....................perfect...................................

@deedee8568 2 жыл бұрын

Omega, Universal, Zenith etc all lovely but I'm happy to buy a few handwind russian watches etc which are cheap, simple and charming. Someday, when my taste is less various, I might invest more in a finer and prestigious piece.

@kosmar 2 жыл бұрын

Seabra

@JayMc76 2 ай бұрын

"A Zebra" that's a Sea Horse... even I know that much...

@chrishennemeyer7276 2 жыл бұрын

I have a SeaMaster Cosmic from 1970 but my Omega/Rolex watchmaker could not open it. He wrote to me that "this is a one piece case that I cant get opened. The back does not come off, the center part does come apart from the case, but it is still a sealed one piece case with no way to get the crystal off." Does this make sense to anyone?

@chrishennemeyer7276 2 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline Very helpful, although a rather nutty way to assemble a watch, no? Thanks.

@ctw2450 Жыл бұрын

If yours is similar to my late '60's Seamaster Deville, the movement comes out the front....after the split winding stem/crown is removed. A crystal lift is used to compress/detach the crystal and surrounding bezel

@chrishennemeyer7276 Жыл бұрын

@@ctw2450 Exactly right, as I found out months (and many dollars) later.

@georgegardiner1888 Жыл бұрын

It’s a mono case

@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 9 ай бұрын

I hate snakes.

@Gareths-Guilty-Pleasures 2 жыл бұрын

99% of omega vintage are not all original. Redial, overly polished cases, reprinted dials, replaced hands, non original replacements. All add up to detracting financial and sentimtal value from the vast majority of vintage and instead make them frankenstien watches. Buyers beware abd research vintage watches in detail before wasting uour money on regrets.