This collection deserves to be in Hodinkee's Talking Watches episode. Even though I don't have one yet, I really like and dream of owning a vintage mechanical chronograph watch. And thank you for creating this beautiful content.
New subscriber! I love your collection. As a history buff, I absolutely love vintage timepieces. Its what propelled me to buy a Vintage Omega DeVille to celebrate my 45th birthday.
Thanks for the sub! Congrats on your 45th bday purchase! This is the right channel to view and learn more about vintage watches. You will enjoy this video: th-cam.com/video/w1ohpIBHLS8/w-d-xo.html
Well done. Your a genuine guy with a masterful and wonderful collection. I have a number of 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s conograph watches. I love them.. Your Omega that gets little Instagram notice is magnificent
Thank you! This collection definitely did not happen overnight. The Movado Panda is probably the youngest piece in the collection and one I can afford from Movado. haha If you ever decided to share your collection, please let me know and you can become a guest on the "we speak time" series! 😀
Beautiful collection. All of them are stunning. I’m a modern collector. I’m always nervous to purchase a vintage watch because I’m not sure if the parts have been changed. If I has to choose one, I really like the salmon dial with the tan strap.
Thank you! And don’t be afraid to collect vintage watches either. Self knowledge is vital. But dealing with someone who knows his vintage watches, you’ll be able to purchase a nice piece with peace of mind. If you’re interested to purchase anything on my site, I will be more than happy to assist you. But in the meantime, I do recommend that you watch this video before shopping for a vintage watch: th-cam.com/video/pW6uKYuCkJc/w-d-xo.html
These are all incredible. That Seamaster. Last year I brought a very poorly Lemania 105 back to life. It's the 32.5mm version with a very well kept dial. It's a little on the small side for me, so I'm not sure what to do with it. It has the Lemania 1275 calibre.
Thank you! What is your wrist size? For some reason, a smaller chronograph also works fine on the largest wrist, in my opinion. But if you are not interested, maybe try offering it on the "Omega Forums."
I happen to wear vintage watches while possessing larger, 7.25” or so, wrists. Is that a rare thing?! I'm at home with vintage sizes though. Currently for example a C cased Constellation which works perfectly. The 2mm the Lemania lacks makes a surprising difference, though its pushers etc do beef it up. I think I might try again though.
Thank you for the comment! Valjoux makes some of the best chronograph movements out there. I believe a decade or two ago, ETA bought out this company. So a Valjoux 7750 is now an ETA 7750.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel and both the Valjoux 34 (sturmanskie) later developed into 50 series etc, & the ST19 from China, and therefore ETA all based on Venus calibres......The Sturmanskie improved the movements accuracy, jewel count and added hacking.
Love this collection! All the watches are lovely, but I must say, that Heuer with Breguet numerals is by far my favorite. I don't know if the bracelet is original, but if it is, I've never seen one like that before. I would have loved to see how it fits on your wrist. 32.5mm sounds very small, so I'm curious to see what it looks like when you actually wear it. Hope you wear them all in good health!
Thank you for the comment. The Heuer with Breguet font is one of my favourites. I made a video about it. Here is the direct link: th-cam.com/video/xfmBJxTYGEY/w-d-xo.html
love the omega that get no likes and jeager. i got myself a ck 14360 with coffin markers. your video helped me with the research and further convinced me on my choice. thank you for your imput. keep doing what your doing.
@@dariusbrainiac Don't mention it! 🥲 I'm not sure how many were made, but I do not mind owning the snap-on back version either under CK 2907.... I once had both pieces at the same time.
Very nice. I like JLC best. I think the French pronunciation sounds better especially for a Canadian, Jay-Jay- Le-Coo- Tre with a little roll of the R at the end. Keep up the great videos.
You are welcome to use the donate feature on my website's homepage to ask any questions unrelated to the product offered on the site. Send over some images along with your question, and I can evaluate them and let you know what they may be worth in today's market. Can't just give you a price without seeing the watch myself. Dial and hand variation can affect one's value a whole lot.
Great video. I am a fan of all of your showcased chronographs, but found the 28.9 CHRO (CH13 T2 if i am not mistaken) to be exceptional. I too have one. I have tried reaching out to you on IG but without success so I will ask here, since it’s on topic: do you happen to know how many Omega-signed 28.9s Lemania produced in the 1932-1944 period? I cannot find numbers anywhere I’ve looked, and I understand that CH15/33.3 production greatly overlapped with 28.9 which was progressively phased out until approx ‘44, but I would love to know what then actual numbers were. Kind regards!
Hi there, Thank you for the comment. Apologize for not responding to your message. With my busy schedule and the many website emails to respond to, I get little time to focus on Instagram anymore other than create a post. The DM on my IG is a lot and many questions have nothing related to the product that I have for sale. With regards to your question, unfortunately, I do not have any information on production quantity on any Omega chronograph calibers. But it is true and you're correct that there are much less of 28.9 compared to 33.3. However, I find that they are just as rare to own if you can find one in great shape. I just preferred 28.9 more because it fits my small wrist better.
I noticed that my Jaeger does not say "Swiss Made" below 6 o'clock but instead says "Fab Suisse." Usually, that means it is French-made or for the French market. So there is a possibility that this piece was originally sold in France and later immigrated to Quebec, Canada (also a French-speaking province).
@@kojiattwood Thank you so much for the email link to your collection. Your Jaeger is astonishing! I love smaller-size chronographs, so the 33mm size is perfect! Your other pieces are lovely as well. They suit your profession perfectly!
Thanks! Suppose you're looking for a great-looking chronograph with a higher chance of avoiding troublesome pieces. In that case, I recommend you follow other watch collectors' pages on Instagram (sometimes they will sell a piece from their collection) or purchase it from a dealer. Auction pieces can be a bit risky since a lot of collectors dump away their troublesome or a piece with some sort of issues (can be wrong hands, redial, etc) using this method.
All amazing pieces, you have quite the eye for picking beauties 👌🏻
Well done and thank you Sao.
Thank you, Jimmy! You have quite the eye for picking beautiful watches as well. 😉
This collection deserves to be in Hodinkee's Talking Watches episode. Even though I don't have one yet, I really like and dream of owning a vintage mechanical chronograph watch. And thank you for creating this beautiful content.
Thank you kindly.
Incredible collection
I love the gold omega and the silver dial heuer. I have a copper dial ormaeresco with a Landeron movement.
Excellent video. How could you not love those Chronos. Nice choice of watch straps; the tan and browns suit the watches.
Thank you! That's right, I feel the same way about tan and brown straps. They complete the watch with a vintage vibe.
As always very interesting and helpful. Thanks Sao. 👍👍👍
You're most welcome, my friend. Thank you for the comment and continued support!
Great collection.
probably the best vintage watch channel on You Tube - nice music choice as well. Thanks for taking the time to produce this content
Wow, thanks! Greatly appreciated.
Some lovely pieces there Derek.
Thank you kindly! Took a long time to build
Enjoyable viewing.
Nice pieces
New subscriber! I love your collection. As a history buff, I absolutely love vintage timepieces. Its what propelled me to buy a Vintage Omega DeVille to celebrate my 45th birthday.
Thanks for the sub! Congrats on your 45th bday purchase! This is the right channel to view and learn more about vintage watches. You will enjoy this video: th-cam.com/video/w1ohpIBHLS8/w-d-xo.html
amazing collection, my favorite is the sky chief
Good taste!
The black dial Heuer, has always been my favorite of yours... Definitely want a vintage chrono.
It's definitely one of my favourites as well. Used to wear it frequently.
Well done. Your a genuine guy with a masterful and wonderful collection. I have a number of 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s conograph watches. I love them..
Your Omega that gets little Instagram notice is magnificent
Thank you! This collection definitely did not happen overnight. The Movado Panda is probably the youngest piece in the collection and one I can afford from Movado. haha
If you ever decided to share your collection, please let me know and you can become a guest on the "we speak time" series! 😀
Beautiful collection. All of them are stunning. I’m a modern collector. I’m always nervous to purchase a vintage watch because I’m not sure if the parts have been changed. If I has to choose one, I really like the salmon dial with the tan strap.
Thank you!
And don’t be afraid to collect vintage watches either. Self knowledge is vital. But dealing with someone who knows his vintage watches, you’ll be able to purchase a nice piece with peace of mind. If you’re interested to purchase anything on my site, I will be more than happy to assist you. But in the meantime, I do recommend that you watch this video before shopping for a vintage watch: th-cam.com/video/pW6uKYuCkJc/w-d-xo.html
These are all incredible. That Seamaster. Last year I brought a very poorly Lemania 105 back to life. It's the 32.5mm version with a very well kept dial. It's a little on the small side for me, so I'm not sure what to do with it. It has the Lemania 1275 calibre.
Thank you! What is your wrist size? For some reason, a smaller chronograph also works fine on the largest wrist, in my opinion. But if you are not interested, maybe try offering it on the "Omega Forums."
I happen to wear vintage watches while possessing larger, 7.25” or so, wrists. Is that a rare thing?!
I'm at home with vintage sizes though. Currently for example a C cased Constellation which works perfectly. The 2mm the Lemania lacks makes a surprising difference, though its pushers etc do beef it up. I think I might try again though.
Fantastic pieces!! Right now I own 4 vintage chronograps, all from seiko! In the future I will add some heuer and omega chronos to my collection😁
Nice! Nothing wrong with Seiko, either. I think they are wonderful watches. Used to own a Seiko Chronograph with a red bezel many years ago.
Some of the prettiest watches out there, I've got an old Valjoux based Sturmanskie and a ST19......so far. As to a fave.....wow bit overwhelmed tbh.
Thank you for the comment! Valjoux makes some of the best chronograph movements out there. I believe a decade or two ago, ETA bought out this company. So a Valjoux 7750 is now an ETA 7750.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel and both the Valjoux 34 (sturmanskie) later developed into 50 series etc, & the ST19 from China, and therefore ETA all based on Venus calibres......The Sturmanskie improved the movements accuracy, jewel count and added hacking.
@@jamesblonde2271 And ST19 are used in the Shanghai Seagull watches. 😁
Love this collection!
All the watches are lovely, but I must say, that Heuer with Breguet numerals is by far my favorite. I don't know if the bracelet is original, but if it is, I've never seen one like that before. I would have loved to see how it fits on your wrist. 32.5mm sounds very small, so I'm curious to see what it looks like when you actually wear it.
Hope you wear them all in good health!
Thank you for the comment. The Heuer with Breguet font is one of my favourites. I made a video about it. Here is the direct link: th-cam.com/video/xfmBJxTYGEY/w-d-xo.html
If this would be a givaway :D...beautiful collection
love the omega that get no likes and jeager. i got myself a ck 14360 with coffin markers. your video helped me with the research and further convinced me on my choice. thank you for your imput. keep doing what your doing.
Nice! I regret selling my CK 14360. Can't seem to find another looking as nice or better.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel you should have listened to what your said: 1 year production! How many even are out there?
@@dariusbrainiac Don't mention it! 🥲 I'm not sure how many were made, but I do not mind owning the snap-on back version either under CK 2907.... I once had both pieces at the same time.
Very nice. I like JLC best. I think the French pronunciation sounds better especially for a Canadian, Jay-Jay- Le-Coo- Tre with a little roll of the R at the end. Keep up the great videos.
Haha, Thanks! Always nervous trying to pronounce a French brand name. 😛
I would love to see a video on the Heuer black breguet from 1936....if you still have it that is.
th-cam.com/video/xfmBJxTYGEY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xESjHPe0HZew1MrR
Only vintage chronos I own are the Citizen Octagon Bullhead and the Seiko Monaco :D
Those are wonderful pieces as well. 😀
Hi, you have so much knowledge on watches. Any idea how much worth would Longines 12.68z hand wind movement in excellent condition
You are welcome to use the donate feature on my website's homepage to ask any questions unrelated to the product offered on the site. Send over some images along with your question, and I can evaluate them and let you know what they may be worth in today's market. Can't just give you a price without seeing the watch myself. Dial and hand variation can affect one's value a whole lot.
Great video. I am a fan of all of your showcased chronographs, but found the 28.9 CHRO (CH13 T2 if i am not mistaken) to be exceptional. I too have one. I have tried reaching out to you on IG but without success so I will ask here, since it’s on topic: do you happen to know how many Omega-signed 28.9s Lemania produced in the 1932-1944 period? I cannot find numbers anywhere I’ve looked, and I understand that CH15/33.3 production greatly overlapped with 28.9 which was progressively phased out until approx ‘44, but I would love to know what then actual numbers were. Kind regards!
Hi there,
Thank you for the comment. Apologize for not responding to your message. With my busy schedule and the many website emails to respond to, I get little time to focus on Instagram anymore other than create a post. The DM on my IG is a lot and many questions have nothing related to the product that I have for sale.
With regards to your question, unfortunately, I do not have any information on production quantity on any Omega chronograph calibers. But it is true and you're correct that there are much less of 28.9 compared to 33.3. However, I find that they are just as rare to own if you can find one in great shape. I just preferred 28.9 more because it fits my small wrist better.
Would love a clarification on "Jaeger" as opposed to "LeCoultre" (I have one of each) on the dial as well. Have always been curious about that.
I noticed that my Jaeger does not say "Swiss Made" below 6 o'clock but instead says "Fab Suisse." Usually, that means it is French-made or for the French market. So there is a possibility that this piece was originally sold in France and later immigrated to Quebec, Canada (also a French-speaking province).
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Interesting observation--my Jaeger chrono from 1940 also says "Fab Suisse"
@@kojiattwood Thank you so much for the email link to your collection. Your Jaeger is astonishing! I love smaller-size chronographs, so the 33mm size is perfect! Your other pieces are lovely as well. They suit your profession perfectly!
@@TimelessHistoryChannel You're very welcome; have been enjoying your channel for some time now, cheers!
An honor to hear that. Cheers!
Great collection, really enjoyed this video. Where do you typically look to find pieces like this, hope to order a vintage seamaster from you one day
Thanks! Suppose you're looking for a great-looking chronograph with a higher chance of avoiding troublesome pieces. In that case, I recommend you follow other watch collectors' pages on Instagram (sometimes they will sell a piece from their collection) or purchase it from a dealer. Auction pieces can be a bit risky since a lot of collectors dump away their troublesome or a piece with some sort of issues (can be wrong hands, redial, etc) using this method.
I own the following vintage chronographs
* Lanco (ref unknown)
* Cauny Prima (ref unknown)
* Croton (ref unknown)
* Gallet Multichron Commander
* Gallet Multichron 45 Pilot reverse panda
* Gallet Multichron 30
* Gallet Multichron 12
* Gallet Flying Officer
* Gallet Multichron 45 Yachting
* Gallet Multichron 45
Nice! Thanks for sharing. I love the flying officer
I see you have a Multichron 12. You really need a Snow White. :)
Too many nice watches!!! Argggg
Benerus day date.
Everyone a beauty but the Movado 🎉😮
Movado? It’s in my Wishlist though 😆
OMG, I am sorry about the previous respond. I totally forgot that I included my Panda Movado. Haha. Please accept my apology.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel was a bit confused 😂 ✌️
@@colinbenfield326 For some reason, I keep mistaking my Movado as a Zenith!
@@TimelessHistoryChannel pandas look the same from a distance