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learningtofly · 25 June 2011, 10:11 PM

Lately, I've been having a bit of a love affair with Omega's from the '70's. In terms of design, I think it was the high-point of watchmaking and even though I didn't used to be much of an Omega fan I do think they were at the forefront back then.

I recently acquired a Bienne-restored Mk II, but when a similarly gorgeous Seamaster 145.024 became available the prospect of having a matching pair from 1972, both in pristine condition, was overwhelming. To be honest, I didn't really have the funds, but I don't even have a minuscule amount of buyer's remorse. The two together are, frankly, amazing.

There's been a fair amount of confusion regarding terminology surrounding this watch, but I think it's safe to say that it's the real "Jedi". certainly, Chuck Maddox thought so when he wrote about it here. It's rare, and it's a fantastic addition to my existing vintage pieces.

I'm on cloud nine.

esm · 25 June 2011, 10:27 PM

congrats Tony - loved the styling on the Jedi.

great wrist presence too

been busy much lately?!?

(btw - dare i ask "the question"?)

The Joker · 26 June 2011, 06:37 AM

Mmmmm, Looking, found one you have my young Padawan.

Beautiful, that watch, I think is! Hmmmm....

The Joker · 26 June 2011, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

.....I'm on cloud nine.

You mean "I'm on Cloud City"

victor · 26 June 2011, 09:03 AM

Nice looking watch, enjoy it...

s.justinlee · 27 June 2011, 08:53 AM

looks awesome
love the mark series

lexus · 27 June 2011, 03:44 PM

Beautiful,enjoy. Cant beat the oldies

hunz · 28 June 2011, 01:01 AM

is that Darth Vader's watch?

vukotab · 28 June 2011, 11:12 AM

I absolutely adore 70-es design, and your watch is PERFECT example, it looks more than beautiful!

Congratulations!

rokosh · 29 June 2011, 09:37 PM

That is one great looking watch- really love the way the brush strokes on the case radiate outward.
Neat!

Rolex Junky · 29 June 2011, 09:48 PM

Those metachlorines are off the chart!

learningtofly · 29 June 2011, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys

Andad · 29 June 2011, 10:28 PM

Nice one.

I like the sunburst brushwork.

johnbeth · 29 June 2011, 10:35 PM

I like it!

jets · 5 July 2011, 12:27 PM

I dig it

skyedog · 5 July 2011, 12:48 PM

very nice!

1675-David · 5 July 2011, 04:37 PM

25 June 2011, 10:11 PM	#1
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Incoming - the force is strong in this one... Lately, I've been having a bit of a love affair with Omega's from the '70's. In terms of design, I think it was the high-point of watchmaking and even though I didn't used to be much of an Omega fan I do think they were at the forefront back then. I recently acquired a Bienne-restored Mk II, but when a similarly gorgeous Seamaster 145.024 became available the prospect of having a matching pair from 1972, both in pristine condition, was overwhelming. To be honest, I didn't really have the funds, but I don't even have a minuscule amount of buyer's remorse. The two together are, frankly, amazing. There's been a fair amount of confusion regarding terminology surrounding this watch, but I think it's safe to say that it's the real "Jedi". certainly, Chuck Maddox thought so when he wrote about it here. It's rare, and it's a fantastic addition to my existing vintage pieces. I'm on cloud nine. __________________ Tony

28 June 2011, 11:12 AM	#9
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I absolutely adore 70-es design, and your watch is PERFECT example, it looks more than beautiful! Congratulations! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

29 June 2011, 09:52 PM	#12
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Thanks for the comments, guys __________________ Tony

29 June 2011, 10:28 PM	#13
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	Nice one. I like the sunburst brushwork. __________________ E

5 July 2011, 12:27 PM	#15
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,488	I dig it __________________ Be good.

25 June 2011, 10:27 PM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	congrats Tony - loved the styling on the Jedi. great wrist presence too been busy much lately?!? (btw - dare i ask "the question"?)

26 June 2011, 06:37 AM	#3
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Mmmmm, Looking, found one you have my young Padawan. Beautiful, that watch, I think is! Hmmmm....

26 June 2011, 09:03 AM	#5
victor Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Victor Location: Canada Watch: Rolex GMTc Posts: 77	Nice looking watch, enjoy it...

27 June 2011, 08:53 AM	#6
s.justinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: california Posts: 349	looks awesome love the mark series

27 June 2011, 03:44 PM	#7
lexus Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 50	Beautiful,enjoy. Cant beat the oldies

28 June 2011, 01:01 AM	#8
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	is that Darth Vader's watch?

29 June 2011, 09:37 PM	#10
rokosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Watch: TT Daytona Posts: 253	That is one great looking watch- really love the way the brush strokes on the case radiate outward. Neat!

29 June 2011, 09:48 PM	#11
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	Those metachlorines are off the chart!

29 June 2011, 10:35 PM	#14
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I like it!

5 July 2011, 12:48 PM	#16
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	very nice!

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