dobillo

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Loving this watch I know nothing about

Hey guys, I took a low risk bet on another vintage piece. It is in perfect order and recently serviced, I'm loving the look and feel of it and it work...
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commented on Choosing one of the two great pieces of history ·

Yep, the KS is so dang versatile! Yours looks like it has a slight champagne tone in certain angles too. That effect looks great on the leather. I have it on the plain black Hirsch most days, but also a shiny croc or lizard strap makes the white dial just pop

commented on dobillo's WRUW ·

Thanks for this! The Barton is actually half black with a green underside which accents the dial nicely

commented on Choosing one of the two great pieces of history ·

No probs man, just a little tip also...

The jubilee is in fact a 19mm fitted with 18mm end-links. I like the extra mm as it gives the KS a little more presence. The taper of the bracelet evens it all out.

commented on Choosing one of the two great pieces of history ·
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The KS is either on the black Hirsch or an aftermarket jubilee!

commented on Loving this watch I know nothing about ·

Thanks for this, I am usually quite good at finding these things out, but this one really has me scratching my head!

Edit: the sub seconds are black, the picture must have caught a stray lick of light

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Perhaps this could help? Like I mentioned, there is no marking on the visible plates to identify, other than the unique font on the regulator

commented on Choosing one of the two great pieces of history ·

I have both watches (well, an Omega Seamaster) so probably can't give a better answer than "get both". BUT, I have always said that vintage KS are some of the most underrated watches out there, paired with a black strap and it is the sharpest dress watch, but find a decent bracelet and it is a quality datejust alternative.

I've had quite a few KS and the case on the 5626 7000 (which I believe is the pictured watch) is incredibly underrated and is exceptional on the wrist. But please check the gold medallion on the back case before hand and also verify whether the day date function is working.