The Omega that started it all...

[nycbrose]

My father passed away when I was very young. A few years ago while I was cleaning out my storage I discovered a box that my mom had given me of some of his "manly" belongings. One of the items inside was this Omega DeVille from the 60s or 70s:

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At the time, I had just become interested in mechanical watches, so I naturally wound it up. It started running again, for the first time in over 30 years, seamlessly, flawlessly, and in that moment I felt my father's dreams and aspirations had been inherited. An absolutely magical moment for me.

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Since then I've added many nicer watches to my collection, but I always come back to this one being my favorite. I can't think of anything better than a meaningful timepiece to pass to my own son, and he to his.

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[Cesium133]

Beautiful watch and glad it allows you to reconnect with your father. Many members on here would agree with you that the "brand name" and "price" of a watch mean nothing when compared to the sentimental value attached to a special timepiece. I now have my grandfather's Elgin pocket watch which has little monetary value but it's the only piece I own that I would never consider selling.

[Bernie.H.]

Thanks for sharing that story, I hope the watch keeps ticking for many years to come and helps you to think of your father each time you wear it.

[DrTom]

thanks

[sea-dweller]

That's a beauty!

[matrixlex77]

Great watch, ever better story, I think in part we all collect watches with the though of passing them on, more than collect I think we are just the caretakers for the next generation.

[GradyPhilpott]

That's a very beautiful watch.

[SearChart]

Beautiful watch and it looks like it's in very good shape.

[Urosfan]

Thanks for sharing

[JohnBaker3]

Awesome.