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Exclusive hi-res photos identify new Bond watch! *LINK*
More photos added and uploaded now *NM*
Re: Exclusive hi-res photos identify new Bond watc
Nice work, agent Deaton!
 
Re: Update on Wife and PO
 
Where can I find pics of P.O. movement? n/t
Re: Where can I find pics of P.O. movement? n/t
Re: Where can I find pics of P.O. movement? n/t
 
I find this hard to believe...
Strangely familiar....
Re: Strangely familiar....
 
I took the plunge...
Re: I took the plunge...
Going down to 2000 Ft is not the problem...
Re: Going down to 2000 Ft is not the problem...
Re: I took the plunge...
Re: I took the plunge...
Photos here...man not a good start!!!!
Took the same plunge.
Re: I took the plunge...
 
PICS of the Speedmaster Mark V I just received.
WOW !!! That is amazaing
Thank you Steve. Regarding the Mark V . . . .
Congratulations Kel', Here's what Steve refers to:
great markV wear it in health.
Re: great markV wear it in health.
 
How I deal with fraudulent use of my site...
Not much you can do, except...
Encryption and Adobe Acrobat *PIC*
S.S. w/B.L.T. = Massive_retaliation.jpg!!! *NM*
"You've got pie"
Re: "You've got pie"
Virtual knuckle-duster?
 
Be advised: Rolex photos appear in this Posting *PIC*
great watch enjoy it
Rolex 14060M Sub photo #2 *LINK* *PIC*
 
Re: True Amateurs or Crooks vs True professionnals
 
Does anyone own a 2535.80?
 
Authorized Dealer in Canada
 
Omega dumped GMT from Bond promos today! *LINK*
Re: Omega dumped GMT from Bond promos today!
Re: Omega dumped GMT from Bond promos today!
 
how can i find a good deal.. I'm considering to..
Check Your E-Mail *NM*
 
Newbie question re: HRV
Re: Newbie question re: HRV
Illustration *NM* *PIC*
 
omega seamaster purchase *LINK*
Re: omega seamaster purchase
Re: omega seamaster purchase
Re: omega seamaster purchase
 
I thought it was over...I thought wrong
I share your pain...
Re: I share your pain...
Inexcusable...
 
BIG THANKS to John Rochowicz & Farky .....
No Thanks Necessary...
 
I'm amazed & disappointed at Omega...
I Agree, and for Another Reason As Well...
so is it fully fake or a frankenwatch?
That's a good question.
SO this watch would be akin to.....
Re: I'm amazed & disappointed at Omega...
How much do we really care?
Negotiator or Bounty Hunter??
Yup--. *NM*
Omega seriously lacks something
My 2 cents worth here.
Re:Legal Question
 
Grail has landed!
So if the other one arrives....
very good condition watch
 
Rolex vs Omega
Re: Not just escapement
something proven vs something new
Re: Article on Rolex 3135 Movement *LINK*
Re: Article on Rolex 3135 Movement
I am under the impression that Rolex is still
Co-Axial has a Free Sprung Balance *NM*
oops! :D *NM*
 
Darn it, I some how always come back to Omegas
common sense always prevails :-)
Re: Darn it, I some how always come back to Omegas
That is when the polishing know how comes in
Re: That is when the polishing know how comes in
Of course, if done incorrectly or way......
We Forgive You For Your Sins...
 
Blue dial watch question? *PIC*
Nothing to Worry About...
Re: Blue dial watch question?
 
Omega speedmaster regulation
 
COMPETITION - Rules, prizes, questions
2nd Entry after John R.
not to be a smart ass...
Why do you "guess" that John's answers are....
My entry, such as it is...
Not to be a smart ass too, but thats what I felt
You can't win if you don't play *NM*
My Entry
 
Planet Ocean
Re: Planet Ocean
 
vintage seamaster
My advice.
to answer your question
 
Thanks to....
 
Behaviour of Chronograph hands
Re: Behaviour of Chronograph hands
Which Chrono Movement...
Re: Which Chrono Movement...
Re: direct drive
Re: direct drive *NM*
Re: Behaviour of Chronograph hands
 
Re: Condensation in my Speedy
Looking forward to good news then! :) *NM*
 
Broad Arrow Chrono
I would not
Re: I would not
make sense
Re: I think I >> will!
Re: I would not
Re: Broad Arrow Chrono
Re: Broad Arrow Chrono
 
Orlando AD Recommendations ?
Re: Orlando AD Recommendations ?
Re: Orlando AD Recommendations ?
 
Omega president apologizes for 007 ad *LINK* *PIC*
Re: Omega president apologizes for 007 ad
 
I feel a COMPETITION coming !! *PIC*
Re: I feel a COMPETITION coming !!
You'll have to wait till Sunday.
I Hope You'll Be Giving a Prize for Worst Photo.
That'd be me... :-( *NM*
 
New Seamaster Strap
We need more Info..
Re: We need more Info..
Here Are Some Possibilities.. *LINK*
yeh, what John said.
 
Let me start Friday and scanday
Omega Fuzzmaster
Now that's what I call truth in advertising! *NM*
Re: Let me start Friday and scanday
Some of my Favorite Pics....
Speedmaster and Red
Blue hands and white dial
35mm DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph St Moritz
45mm Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean
Seamaster Aqua Terra Railmaster XXL "49er"
DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph
Re: DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph
Depends on the day
WOW
Thank You. It's $6,300 US MSRP *NM*
Keith, all I have to say is.....
Keith, Please Stop....
Oh, Stop Your Gripin, and just Pull the Trigger! *NM*
Holy Moley....
Black Dial Seamaster Aqua Terra
White Dial Seamaster GMT
Seamaster Pro America's Cup LE
My new (82/82) Airking 5500 *PIC*
My wife ran off with my camera!!
Re: My wife ran off with my camera!!
A challenge--? *PIC*
Dog now, watch later
Outstanding, good composition
Whoa!!!
My First Picture.... *PIC*
Sorry, This One WORKS...
Oh, Almost Forgot...
Thanks John!!!
No, Thank YOU
Re: No, Thank YOU
Re: Let me start Friday and scanday *PIC*
Scan Day: My last purchase of 1999...
SCAN DAY - 1970 Yellow Seamaster 200
SCAN DAY - Jason Sanders - 2531.80
introducing my first ever Omega *NM* *PIC*
 
Odds of Omega Releasing new Bond watch...
A warning about "trade show announcements" *LINK*
Re: A warning about "trade show announcements"
I Would Wait If I Were You...
Re: Odds of Omega Releasing new Bond watch... *LINK*
 
Tomorrow's the DAY!!!!!
Re: Tomorrow's the DAY!!!!! *PIC*
Re: Tomorrow's the DAY!!!!!
James Bond's watch on 1:18 model of Aston Martin *NM* *PIC*
Continuing with the Bond Seamaster photos...
Okay, this has really got me going!
WOW!!!
Cool!
The dependable Seamaster Chronometer *NM* *PIC*
There you go!
Yes, that's my watch *LINK*
Could you eMail me?
Check your email *NM*
Whoops, TODAY's the DAY!!! (GMT) *NM*
 
Seamaster GMT
Re: Seamaster GMT
 
It's back... *LINK*
Something seems to have them running scared....
Re: Something seems to have them running scared...
 
Re: Questions about first watch
Re: Questions about first watch *LINK*
Re: Questions about first watch
 
BENT SPRINGS
Re: BENT SPRINGS
Re: BENT SPRINGS
 
HTML Tutorial # 2 - Posting Pictures !
Note on resizing your photos
Great Work / Added to Chronocentric
Re: Great Work / Added to Chronocentric
A Bunch of Kudos to you Steve!!! *NM*
 
Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
Re: Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
Re: Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
UPDATE
Re: Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
Re: Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
Date change
Re: Date change
A Little Trick...
Re: Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
Re: Date Change (Seamaster Automatic)
 
Re: Check Your E-Mail for my Referral.
Re: Check Your E-Mail for my Referral.
 
model recommendation
Re: model recommendation
Re: model recommendation
Re: model recommendation
Re: model recommendation
Re: model recommendation *LINK*
 
omega bullhead strap
Why don't you make one ?
Re: Why don't you make one ?
Good luck !
Try Ofrei or Omega Bienne *NM*
 
Speedmaster 3570.50
Re: Speedmaster 3570.50
great choice !
 
test # 2
 
test *NM*
 
Omega Speedmaster
Check Your E-Mail for a Dealer Referral. *NM*
Re: Dealer Help
Thanks, Dennis...
Re: Omega Speedmaster
 
Constellation Double Eagle bracelet
Re: Constellation Double Eagle bracelet
Re: Constellation Double Eagle bracelet
Re: Constellation Double Eagle bracelet
That is true, Thanks *NM*
 
Most reliable current Omega model
any vintage omega inhouse/lemania powered watch
Re: any vintage omega inhouse/lemania powered watc
Seamaster Quartz *NM*
 
Friday is SCAN DAY !
I'll try to be there
Re: Friday is SCAN DAY ! *PIC*
Re: Friday is SCAN DAY !
Re: Friday is SCAN DAY ! *PIC*
Re: Friday is SCAN DAY ! *LINK* *PIC*
Cool Watch Seán
Re: Cool Watch Seán *PIC*
Very nice!!!
Cool!!!!! and Agreed!!!!
 
Movement for the 2298.80.00 *LINK*
Very nice watch
Re: Very nice watch
Internet myth
 
my new PO *NM* *PIC*
Dani your pics aren't showing up...
ty. *NM*
Re: Dani your pics aren't showing up... *NM*
 
new PO *NM* *PIC*
no pic :-( check out my post above for the pics *NM*
 
Bond Pics
Re: Bond Pics *LINK*
Re: Bond Pics
Re: Bond Pics *LINK*
 
Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Re: Omega Titanium Bracelet
Typically, Seamaster and Speedmaster Bracelets
Now that I think about it...
Re: Now that I think about it...
 
2598.8
Re: 2598.8 *LINK*
Re: 2598.8
Re: 2598.8
Re: 2598.8
Re: 2598.8 *LINK*
Re: 2598.8
Re: 2598.8
 
Identification Help!! *LINK*
Re: Identification Help!!
Re: Identification Help!!
Secaucus
 
The other Omega Forum
It works fine for me. *NM*
I've had no problems either...
No Problems Here. *NM*
They must have blocked me....
Really?
 
Some Good News About an ETA Watch..
What a surprise!
My Dynamic has 1108 as well.
Re: What a surprise!
Re: What a surprise!
Re: Some Good News About an ETA Watch..
Watch Winder Info..
Glad to here it John!!!!! *NM*
Re: Some Good News About an ETA Watch..
Re: Some Good News About an ETA Watch..
 
real or fake SMP
It's a Fake!
Hi-res photos of 2254.50 *LINK* *PIC*
Sounds fake *NM*
BTW - What was ths shop, and how much?
Re: BTW - What was ths shop, and how much?
I think you have the answer. *NM*
 
James Bond web page disappeared from Omega site! *LINK*
 
Re: PO where to buy bracelet online
 
Re: Mine has been fairly consistent since I rec'd
 
New James Bond film photos: Yeah, including ... *LINK*
Link to photos (including the 007 watch) *LINK*
Thanks! *NM*
 
Serviving Seamaster - Omega Europe or USA?
Re: Servicing Seamaster - Omega Europe or USA? *LINK*
 
Omega Crown vs. Rolex
Who "backs" their crown better--?
Re: Who "backs" their crown better--?
Re: Steel
Re: Steel *LINK*
I love this kind of stuff!
Re: I love this kind of stuff!
Appreciate the feedback
Re: Appreciate the feedback
Re: I love this kind of stuff!
Is that your question?
just a remark
Re: Is that your question?
It's about intimacy *PIC*
Technically about crowns
Ok, Ok.....
Re: Is that your question?
Is that the reply?
Re: Is that the reply?
Re: Is that the reply? *LINK*
Re: Is that the reply?
What????
My apology
Re: Is that the reply?
Disagree with you mjb
Which part?
Re: Which part?
Re: Which part?
my answer
Re: my answer
Engineering scalability *PIC*
About: a watch is just a watch
Thanks for this: Recommended reading
Re: my answer
In-house
Re: In-house
Re: In-house
Re: Which part?
You Are Correct, Sir. *NM*
 
Purchase of a Seamaster Aqua Terra
Re: Purchase of a Seamaster Aqua Terra
check your email again. *NM*
Check Your E-Mail for my Referral. *NM*
Re: Purchase of a Seamaster Aqua Terra
Re: Purchase of a Seamaster Aqua Terra
 
Boston or US AD Referral Request/Recommendation
Re: Boston or US AD Referral Request/Recommendatio
check again for dealer option *NM*
Check EM for AD referral *NM*
 
dealer rec for SMP rubber strap
Done *NM*
 
UK AD Referral Request/Recommendation
I have no experience of a UK dealer but ...
Re: UK AD Referral Request/Recommendation
Re: UK AD Referral Request/Recommendation
Re: UK AD Referral Request/Recommendation
 
Another try... *NM* *PIC*
Thank you
 
First attempts at pics *PIC*
Re: First attempts at pics
 
Re: Need help
 
New Bond protest web site
Brosnan should be off doing "True Lies 2"
More important matters than the Bond watch!!
Re: More important matters than the Bond watch!!
At least the watch will put in a good performance *NM*
Re: At least the watch will put in a good performa
Truly new direction *LINK*
 
do you know how old it is ?
Re: do you know how old it is ?
here's some 1098 Info
Thanks Steve .... Sorry .. GOD
 
Welcome.. is that a 1450 ?? more
Re: Welcome.. is that a 1450 ?? more *PIC*
Re: Welcome.. is that a 1450 ?? more *PIC*
Here's the 1067 Info
Re: Here's the 1067 Info
 
Re: It's a "Special Edition"
 
Re: My "2005" vs "2000" Seamaster 2531.80 watches
Re: My "2005" vs "2000" Seamaster 2531.80 watches
Re: My "2005" vs "2000" Seamaster 2531.80 watches
Re: My "2005" vs "2000" Seamaster 2531.80 watches
 
Re: watch stopped running
It will DEFINITELY change *PIC*
Re: watch stopped running
Re: watch stopped running
 
Dell, what is your new watch?
Rolex 14060M Submariner
Re: Rolex 14060M Submariner
Would love to see pictures!! *NM*
Congratulations Dell
Thank YOU all
congrats dell
Congrats!!!
Mmm, had to pry that Sea-Dweller from my hand...
Re: Mmm, had to pry that Sea-Dweller from my hand.
if i had to buy a sea dweller
"Wait 'til you get to my teeth"
why the 3135 and swiss t25
Re: Thank YOU all
Re: Thank YOU all
Applying necessary force ...
Just A Thought...
Re: Just A Thought...
When a Rolex isn't a Rolex
Another Thought...
Popping off your cyclops *LINK*
Re: Popping off your cyclops
Bond's Seiko watches
Good Luck!!! *NM*
With which part? *NM*
With.....
Re: Another Thought...
 
Re: some thaughts
 
a watch stopping after some month, not norm
 
omega seamaster
Pics could help..... *LINK*
Re: omega seamaster *NM*
 
Some Additional Thoughts...
 
My first Omega!
Truth in advertising *PIC*
Huh!? COSC spec is -4/+6 seconds per day *NM*
... and Omega claims BETTER than COSC spec: -1/+6! *PIC*
First time I've noticed that.
Better still: Refund him $1536.15 ... *PIC*
LoL *NM*
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