Couple of electrical items arrived.
Discussion
So, they arrived today: -
1. Omega Constellation F300 Hz
Wanted one for ages, this one seems fine, in that everything is working. (so far)
Day & date change over just around midnight, keeps good time, or I'm assuming so as it was running within a few seconds when it arrived this morning and looks quite presentable.
Gold coloured case, with one or two (minor, not deep) scratches and an acrylic crystal which has polished up reasonably.
Then the upsetting bit. Turned it over to look at the case-back (plain stainless, not signed) to find that someone has tried to open it with a knife and fork or similar. Big gouges and chewed keyways. I've had a bit of a go at polishing it, but it will take an awful lot to get it right, and life's too short for that.
If I can be bothered, I'll probably try to find another back for it, save messing about.
The strap looks practically new, and is a "Roboband water resisitant made in China" It's like a woven fabric on a synthetic leather if that makes sense? Unfortunately, it's the wrong size at 19mm and is wagging a bit. I'll try a 20mm on it a bit later.
All in all a nice watch, probably as described by ebay seller, and one to keep cleaning. It will get worn, though not all the time probably.
It doesn't look gold coloured but it is.
Before (top) and after a bit of cleaning.
Humming away beautifully.
2. Omega Mega-Quartz 32Khz Geneve
Wow, this is small!! 25mm face, 30mm full width without crown, 36mm tall.
Again keeping good time so far, and the date changes when it should, but the lack of a second hand puzzles me. Did they originate like this, or has mine lost it somewhere along the way?
Gold coloured (again) with gold coloured original bracelet, wearing off in places. I was worried I'd never get it on, as there were no spare liknks, but it was right up on the bracelet micro adjustment. It's now at the opposite end and fits comfortably. (phew)
Omega signed caseback, looks like the same person has tried opening it due to the scratches all over the place, but not as bad as the Connie.
I can't see this one getting much wrist time, mainly due to the small face and my poor eyes, so it may be flipped after a check over and clean up.
The white residue is polish which I'm trying to clean off. (At least I hope it's polish)
This would show the Omega logo on bracelet & case back if I could use a camera.
1. Omega Constellation F300 Hz
Wanted one for ages, this one seems fine, in that everything is working. (so far)
Day & date change over just around midnight, keeps good time, or I'm assuming so as it was running within a few seconds when it arrived this morning and looks quite presentable.
Gold coloured case, with one or two (minor, not deep) scratches and an acrylic crystal which has polished up reasonably.
Then the upsetting bit. Turned it over to look at the case-back (plain stainless, not signed) to find that someone has tried to open it with a knife and fork or similar. Big gouges and chewed keyways. I've had a bit of a go at polishing it, but it will take an awful lot to get it right, and life's too short for that.
If I can be bothered, I'll probably try to find another back for it, save messing about.
The strap looks practically new, and is a "Roboband water resisitant made in China" It's like a woven fabric on a synthetic leather if that makes sense? Unfortunately, it's the wrong size at 19mm and is wagging a bit. I'll try a 20mm on it a bit later.
All in all a nice watch, probably as described by ebay seller, and one to keep cleaning. It will get worn, though not all the time probably.
It doesn't look gold coloured but it is.
Before (top) and after a bit of cleaning.
Humming away beautifully.
2. Omega Mega-Quartz 32Khz Geneve
Wow, this is small!! 25mm face, 30mm full width without crown, 36mm tall.
Again keeping good time so far, and the date changes when it should, but the lack of a second hand puzzles me. Did they originate like this, or has mine lost it somewhere along the way?
Gold coloured (again) with gold coloured original bracelet, wearing off in places. I was worried I'd never get it on, as there were no spare liknks, but it was right up on the bracelet micro adjustment. It's now at the opposite end and fits comfortably. (phew)
Omega signed caseback, looks like the same person has tried opening it due to the scratches all over the place, but not as bad as the Connie.
I can't see this one getting much wrist time, mainly due to the small face and my poor eyes, so it may be flipped after a check over and clean up.
The white residue is polish which I'm trying to clean off. (At least I hope it's polish)
This would show the Omega logo on bracelet & case back if I could use a camera.
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