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mamas · 28 May 2006, 03:25 AM

Here is an interesteing watch i picked up on ebay, a seamaster in the ranchero case. Some semasters from the 1950's where made with the same movement and encased in the same case as the famous ranchero. This particular one seems to be in excellent condition , with its case never having been polished.. it does need an omega crown, as often the crowns were replaced during service and where reoplaced with generic ones.

here is some information onthe omega ranchero for those interested:

http://home.xnet.com/~cmaddox/omega_ranchero.html

GerardoG · 28 May 2006, 03:52 AM

A beauty, Mamas. How many SM do you own???

mamas · 28 May 2006, 04:06 AM

seamasters i own 8, although will be down to 7 as i am selling the one i had advertised here on ebay, to get more funds for another purchase ;)

padi56 · 28 May 2006, 04:54 AM

Very nice Mamas movement looks in excellent shape, nice find, the 284 a fine strong bullet proof movement,very interesting article.

JJ Irani · 28 May 2006, 04:55 AM

Beauty in simplicity. Very nice, Mamas.

mailman · 28 May 2006, 06:23 AM

Nice article mamas. Oh yeah, beautiful watch too

dman · 28 May 2006, 01:43 PM

Looks great Mamas, another good find.

If you don't mind me asking, what is the difference is case design?

Alan From New York · 28 May 2006, 02:20 PM

Never met an Omega I didn't like.

mamas · 28 May 2006, 06:21 PM

darren, the case in this semaster is different to the usual 1950's seamaster cases in shape.. as this ranchero case design is different in shape, with thinner lugs which are more continous and flush with the case
here is a typical 1950's case from my seamaster calender illustrating this, i actually prefer the thicker lug design in this type of case:

mike · 29 May 2006, 01:00 AM

Beautifull addition Mamas!

What a wonderfull collection of Seamasters you've put together!!

mamas · 29 May 2006, 06:50 PM

thanks mike :)
all the best
mamas

dman · 29 May 2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

darren, the case in this semaster is different to the usual 1950's seamaster cases in shape.. as this ranchero case design is different in shape, with thinner lugs which are more continous and flush with the case
here is a typical 1950's case from my seamaster calender illustrating this, i actually prefer the thicker lug design in this type of case:

Thanks for the info my friend.

28 May 2006, 03:25 AM	#1
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Seamaster ranchero Here is an interesteing watch i picked up on ebay, a seamaster in the ranchero case. Some semasters from the 1950's where made with the same movement and encased in the same case as the famous ranchero. This particular one seems to be in excellent condition , with its case never having been polished.. it does need an omega crown, as often the crowns were replaced during service and where reoplaced with generic ones. here is some information onthe omega ranchero for those interested: http://home.xnet.com/~cmaddox/omega_ranchero.html

28 May 2006, 04:54 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,996	Very nice Mamas movement looks in excellent shape, nice find, the 284 a fine strong bullet proof movement,very interesting article. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

28 May 2006, 04:55 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beauty in simplicity. Very nice, Mamas. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 May 2006, 06:23 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,498	Nice article mamas. Oh yeah, beautiful watch too __________________ JJ

28 May 2006, 01:43 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Looks great Mamas, another good find. If you don't mind me asking, what is the difference is case design? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 May 2006, 03:52 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	A beauty, Mamas. How many SM do you own???

28 May 2006, 04:06 AM	#3
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	seamasters i own 8, although will be down to 7 as i am selling the one i had advertised here on ebay, to get more funds for another purchase ;)

28 May 2006, 02:20 PM	#8
Alan From New York Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Alan Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: And Learn Posts: 335	Never met an Omega I didn't like.

28 May 2006, 06:21 PM	#9
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	darren, the case in this semaster is different to the usual 1950's seamaster cases in shape.. as this ranchero case design is different in shape, with thinner lugs which are more continous and flush with the case here is a typical 1950's case from my seamaster calender illustrating this, i actually prefer the thicker lug design in this type of case:

29 May 2006, 01:00 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Beautifull addition Mamas! What a wonderfull collection of Seamasters you've put together!!

29 May 2006, 06:50 PM	#11
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	thanks mike :) all the best mamas

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