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7 Days Until Price Increase
Re: 7 Days Until Price Increase
Re: 7 Days Until Price Increase
 
SMP sent back for repairs and is it 'Franken'?
Re: SMP sent back for repairs and is it 'Franken'?
Yep, that's a made up model number
Re: Yep, that's a made up model number
Re: Yep, that's a made up model number
Re: Yep, that's a made up model number
 
People will pay money for NOTHING (not related) *LINK*
 
1966 Constellation
Re: 1966 Constellation
Re: 1966 Constellation
 
specialty
$7595 US MSRP *NM*
 
Atomic clock-controlled Omege Seamaster? *LINK*
Re: Atomic clock-controlled Omege Seamaster?
Re: Atomic clock-controlled Omege Seamaster?
 
New Confirmed info on Vintage Omega caliber 283
Dang !!
Cool Beans Bill. Thanks for sharing. *NM*
 
seamaster chronometer
GREAT Watch!!
some precisions
 
Steel watchstrap for Dynamic
 
numbers
Only a Few Answers....
 
Problem w/ my Speedmaster
Re: Problem w/ my Speedmaster
Re: Problem w/ my Speedmaster *NM*
Re: Problem w/ my Speedmaster
 
DeVille movement
Re: DeVille movement
 
most popular Speedmaster
Re: most popular Speedmaster
 
SMP Dial
 
AUA TERRA mmmmm....
Re: AUA TERRA mmmmm....
Mine is a 2500C as well *NM*
Ditto for mine - 2500C Stamped. *NM*
Re: Ditto for mine - 2500C Stamped.
Digital Pics....
 
$500 tourbillon watches?? *LINK*
 
pricing on aqua terre
 
Caliber of New Aqua Terra
Re: Caliber of New Aqua Terra *LINK*
And if you want more pictures *LINK*
Re: And if you want more pictures
 
who has the huge railmaster ?
Go Here... *LINK*
keith downing owns it
awesome looking watch..which one to choose?
Re: awesome looking watch..which one to choose?
Re: awesome looking watch..which one to choose?
the 321 speedy is more desirable than the others
 
Need Planet Ocean SS Bracelet
Ebay??? *LINK*
Re: Need Planet Ocean SS Bracelet
Re: Need Planet Ocean SS Bracelet
 
Ranking of OMEGA's Caliber 712??
Re: Ranking of OMEGA's Caliber 712?? *LINK*
Re: Ranking of OMEGA's Caliber 712??
 
Hi Guys, I'm back !
Re: Hi Guys, I'm back !
Welcome back Steve
 
Omega Semaster 300 165.024
very nice seamaster 300 andrea ;)
That's a beaut. Thanks for sharing ! *NM*
Re: Omega Semaster 300 165.024
 
Omega Semaster 300 165.024
Re: Omega Semaster 300 165.024
seamaster 300 from the 60' s used tritium *NM*
 
Aqua Terra
Re: Aqua Terra
Re: Aqua Terra
 
Seamaster pro running fast
Re: Seamaster pro running fast
Re: Seamaster pro running fast
Re: Seamaster pro running fast
Re: Seamaster pro running fast
 
A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
AD Discounts
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Expected here in the US
I have 2 Seamasters, and got a discount on both of *PIC*
Re: I have 2 Seamasters, and got a discount on bot
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
thats good to know Sean ..
Re: A.D discounts- how do you get them ?
i shall actually ask for a discount next purchase! *NM*
Check Your E-Mail for my Dealer Referral, Lee. *NM*
thanks Jon, i have sent you a reply *NM*
Re: Check Your E-Mail for my Dealer Referral, Lee.
Dave, what omege do you own ? *NM*
Re: Dave, what omege do you own ? *PIC*
Re: Dave, what omege do you own ?
Discounts
Customs Duties Are The Problem...
Re: Customs Duties Are The Problem...
Re: Customs Duties Are The Problem...
 
magnetized movement
Re: magnetized movement
Re: magnetized movement
Not to worry
Re: Not to worry
 
Do we know what is coming?
Re: Do we know what is coming?
 
first omega
Re: first omega
Re: first omega
 
Mid Size Clasp *LINK*
Thanks *LINK*
 
Omega f300 gold plated Mercedes Benz *LINK* *PIC*
Try posting on the Sales Forum...
Sorry....
 
any comments/thoughts on speedmaster moonphase?
 
dealer refer
done, check email! *NM*
 
Aqua Terra Arrived Today...
help
confused
Re: Aqua Terra Arrived Today...
I have it almost for 1 year. .
Re: I have it almost for 1 year. . *NM*
Ankles? *LINK*
Re: Ankles?
Re: Ankles?
Beautiful watch.
Re: Aqua Terra Arrived Today...
what makes the 2500C better than the 2500B? *NM*
Re: what makes the 2500C better than the 2500B?
Congrats!!!
Beautiful John
 
F300hz production?
Re: F300hz production?
Re: F300hz production?
Re: F300hz production?
 
function
Re: function
Re: function
 
speedmaster day-date
Re: speedmaster day-date
Re: speedmaster day-date
 
Caliber 2628
Re: Caliber 2628
Relationship of 2500 to Caliber 2628
2500 A, B, and C
2500 and 2628 Relationship??
Re: 2500 and 2628 Relationship??
Re: 2500 and 2628 Relationship??
Re: 2500 and 2628 Relationship??
Thanks John!! *NM*
 
omega co-axial
 
omega co-axial
Re: omega co-axial
I second that *LINK*
I'll third it.... *NM*
It is unanimous
Addiction???
More like a compulsion.
A 12 Step Program *LINK*
Great Idea...
Don't forget the 60-click bezel.... *LINK*
Re: Don't forget the 60-click bezel....
Re: Don't forget the 60-click bezel....
Confirming "facts" *LINK*
Re: Confirming "facts"
Re: Confirming "facts"
 
Occasional Wear
Re: Occasional Wear
Re: Occasional Wear
Re: Occasional Wear
I'd like to add.... *LINK*
Re: I'd like to add....
 
Price of DeVille
4833.31.32 = $3,595; 4533.31.00 = $4,595 US MSRP
Re: 4833.31.32 = $3,595; 4533.31.00 = $4,595 US MS
The HUGE disparity between the watches...
 
Introduction, New Purchases and *LINK*
Re: Introduction, New Purchases and
Re: Introduction, New Purchases and
Re: Introduction, New Purchases and
Individual Artisans and Assemblers
Re: Individual Artisans and Assemblers
Re: Individual Artisans and Assemblers
Re: Individual Artisans and Assemblers
Something to say
Re: Something to say
Re: Something to say
Re: Something to say
The reason why Rolex become so powerful
Thanks Georges! *NM*
Re: The reason why Rolex become so powerful
Omega was at its speak in the past
Re: Omega was at its speak in the past
Re: Omega was at its speak in the past
Re: Omega was at its speak in the past
I agree the deville chrono is stunningly nice
Re: I agree the deville chrono is stunningly nice
Hey, he was talking to me!!! *NM*
 
Franken? *LINK*
 
Re: Vintage omega constallation
 
Re: Vintage omega constallation *NM*
 
Price Increase Update
My opinion on these price increases
Re: Price increases
I disagree with you for these reasons
Re: I disagree with you for these reasons
Re: I disagree with you for these reasons
this leads back to my original point
Rolex has always been a conservative brand
Agree and disagree
Re: Price Increase Update
Yup, Basel Fair in April *LINK*
Re: Yup, Basel Fair in April
Re: Price Increase Update
SMT GMT Price Increase
Re: Price Increase Update
Re: Price Increase Update
Re: Price Increase Update
 
Watch Thoughts...Long
Continuing your quest *LINK*
Re: Continuing your quest
Re: Continuing your quest
briefly, ... *LINK*
Have you looked at this one
Re: Have you looked at this one
Sure
thanks John *NM* *NM*
 
Omega Speedmaster or Tag Heuer Carrera
Re: Omega Speedmaster or Tag Heuer Carrera
 
Storing a Quartz Watch
Re: Storing a Quartz Watch
Thanks Joey, Cheers! *NM*
Actually...
 
Purchased limitied edition *PIC*
Beautiful! *LINK*
 
2254.50 to be phased out, not upgraded.....
 
A little more info
Re: A little more info
 
Questions about first watch
Don't forget to appreciate the "process" here! *LINK*
Re: Questions about first watch
Some answers.
Re: Some answers.
 
Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Mine's just come back from Swatch
Re: Mine's just come back from Swatch
Re: Mine's just come back from Swatch
Re: Mine's just come back from Swatch
 
Bond Watch Joke ;-)
Another Chronocentric classic, if not exclusive! *LINK*
Re: Another Chronocentric classic, if not exclusiv
"Settling In Period" *LINK*
 
Pre-Bond Seamaster Case
Re: Pre-Bond Seamaster Case *LINK* *PIC*
Re: Pre-Bond Seamaster Case
 
Omega watch reviews on Epinions.com *LINK*
Omega was always close to Rolex
Georges, so do omega not manufacture anymore?.....
My answers
Re: My answers
Omega Movements
Does the coaxial has any serious feedback?
Re: Omega Movements
Re: Omega Movements
Re: Omega Movements
Re: Omega Movements
My answers
Re: My answers
Re: My answers
If you h ave seen vintage omega inhouse movements
Re: If you h ave seen vintage omega inhouse moveme
Rolex makes money .....
Re: Rolex makes money .....
some thaughts
Georges -what happened with the broad arrows ?
Re: Georges -what happened with the broad arrows ? *LINK*
Re: Georges- i have had a change of mind
you have my approval for a 321 ;)
Re: you have my approval for a 321 ;)
.321 v .861 ?
Re: .321 v .861 ?
Omega 'closing in' on Rolex....
You bet'cha! *LINK*
Post Script *LINK*
Those are all Gray Market sites
 
Deville Co-Axial 35mm Chronograph
Yes, it's available in the US
Re: Yes, it's available in the US
 
Got My New Aqua Terra
Congratulations, but that's not big
Okay! Who's got the biggest ham hocks in here?
Re: Okay! Who's got the biggest ham hocks in here?
Congratulations
That's a good looking watch Jon *NM*
Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
 
Vintage Omega, Rare Dial? *LINK*
I have it in my seamaster book
Re: I have it in my seamaster book
 
Please help - vintage Omega doesn't wind
Re: Please help - vintage Omega doesn't wind
Re: Please help - vintage Omega doesn't wind
 
Re: Automatic Watch Winder?
 
Got my new watch!
Re: Got my new watch!
Right choice.
 
Looks fantastic. Great pics. Love the 1171 . . .
 
I bought a Speedy Auto from them . . .
 
1503 bracelet with 825 end links. . .
Re: 1503 bracelet with 825 end links. . .
Excellent research Ray. . .
 
Few pics of my Speedy '57 Reissue. . .
Wonderful pictures
Thank you Jon. *NM*
Great to see you here, Kel! Love your backgrounds!
Thanks Chuck. . .
'Welcome Kel' check out the link to Nick's Perf's…
Yep, Nick is whom I bought the buffalo strap from.
Re: Yep, Nick is whom I bought the buffalo strap f
 
What is required in regulating a watch?
Re: Self regulating
Re: What is required in regulating a watch? *LINK*
Re: What is required in regulating a watch?
Re: What is required in regulating a watch?
 
Got my first non vintage today
Re: Got my first non vintage today
Lume
Re: Lume
Re: Lume *LINK*
Wow!!!
The AT is a very robust watch
Re: Got my first non vintage today
A few more pics
Re: A few more pics
Beautiful dial on that AT. Love the contrast. .
Beautiful AT!!!!
Re: Beautiful AT!!!!
Re: Beautiful AT!!!!
 
Bracelet sizes: Mid-sized Bond watches?
18mm *NM*
Models, numbers, sources--? *LINK*
Re: Models, numbers, sources--? *PIC*
Actually, GMT= 20mm and 120=18mm *NM*
That bracelet was for the GMT and Seamaster 120 *NM*
Agreed..... *PIC*
Check with your Authorized Dealer
 
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
 
wrist
 
2006 Torino Collection
Here's a link to my comments on TZ back in Nov... *LINK*
Not the one I would pick, but I'm not you. *LINK*
Re: Not the one I would pick, but I'm not you.
I just got my wife this, a 35mm Mens Model
Re: I just got my wife this, a 35mm Mens Model
 
How to remove caseback on Speedmaster 3513.30
 
Omega best price/Authorized Dealer
 
speedmaster GMT
 
what omega models have a display back?
Well, off the top of my head
Display backs / movements
Bond GMT and Co-Axial Chrono very different
Re: Bond GMT and Co-Axial Chrono very different
 
--->technical movement question
Re: --->technical movement question
 
Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
It's not a watch, it's a lifestyle *LINK*
Watch is a she?
More about "she"... *LINK*
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
$Cash only$. *NM*
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
 
Congratulations
 
Strap for 2054.50
Re: Strap for 2054.50
Re: Strap for 2054.50
 
Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
Re: Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
Re: Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
Re: Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
 
Where to Find Caliber 2500 A, B, C Designation?
Re: Where to Find Caliber 2500 A, B, C Designation
See pic. *LINK*
Thanks A LOT, Lucretius!!!! *NM*
Re: See pic.
 
How many places is the Serial Number Engraved?
 
Same here.....well almost
 
Re: new addition to collection
 
A Speedmaster Bastard?
Re: A Speedmaster Bastard? *NM*
 
Buying in Europe, warranty issues
Re: Buying in Europe, warranty issues
Re: Buying in Europe, warranty issues
Re: Buying in Europe, warranty issues
 
Congratulations???
Broad Arrow...
congrats and wear it in good health
If that be the case.....
Thanks to All for the Well-Wishes!! *NM*
 
Any recommendation for AD in Washington State
Check Your E-Mail Before Feb. 1st!!!! *NM*
Re: Any recommendation for AD in Washington State
Re: Any recommendation for AD in Washington State
Check Your E-Mail *NM*
Re: Check Your E-Mail
 
IWC watches in CT
Re: IWC watches in CT
Go to www.iwc.ch......
 
Outstanding PICS Keith! Pro quality! *NM* *NM*
 
Omega Meister
 
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
 
Re: Congratulations
 
Thanks *NM*
 
Re: Thanks Joey
Re: Thanks Joey
 
Will OEM clasp work with other rubber straps?
Re: Will OEM clasp work with other rubber straps? *PIC*
 
The Seamaster Pros that get the Co-Axial...
About that 2531.80 thing again *LINK*
Re: About that 2531.80 thing again
Re: About that 2531.80 thing again
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