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Forgot to mention
 
Suspect Seamaster Bracelet revisited
Thank you so much for this update! *LINK*
 
Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
 
A certain 0.25-second difference per minute *LINK*
Re: A certain 0.25-second difference per minute
 
Price Increase Confirmed
Price Increase
Re: Price Increase
Congratulations *LINK*
Re: Congratulations
"The" interview question *LINK*
Re: "The" interview question
Not unlike the "test" before marriage *LINK*
Re: Congratulations
Re: Congratulations
Re: Congratulations
 
Omega De Ville Ile de France
 
SMP GMT w/hirsch - one more time *LINK* *PIC*
does THIS work?? *NM* *LINK*
Yes it does *NM*
can't figure it out
Help with photo hosting
 
Next James Bond watch down to 3 possibilities *LINK*
Re: Next James Bond watch down to 3 possibilities
Corrected link *LINK*
Re: Corrected link
Will the 2254.50 go co-axial, too? *LINK*
 
Question on obtaining a new warranty card
Don't see how that's going to happen
Re: Don't see how that's going to happen
"Purchased at an Authorized Dealer"...
Re: "Purchased at an Authorized Dealer"...
I was issued a replacment warranty card
 
Ladies Constellation *PIC*
Nice Choice
Re: Nice Choice
Full Bar
 
Annual Price Rise 2006
Re: Annual Price Rise 2006
I'm told they will do away with the $X,X95 pricing
 
Wearing rubber ...
 
Re: seamaster 120
 
Until you see a 49mm Railmaster in person >>>
Re: Until you see a 49mm Railmaster in person >>>
Yea Baby!!
Re: Yea Baby!!
My Wife refers to it as the Dinner Plate *NM*
Re: Until you see a 49mm Railmaster in person >>>
 
Automatic Watch Winder?
Re: Automatic Watch Winder?
 
Effects of Temperature Change
NASA tests on speedmasters *LINK*
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Possible help *LINK*
Re: Possible help
Misunderstandings *LINK*
Thanks Joey
Re: Effects of Temperature Change *LINK*
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
61 days *LINK*
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change *NM*
 
Re: SKW-Anyone have any experiences with this comp
 
watch won't wind
 
New Seamaster questions
Shortlist is emerging
Re: New Seamaster questions *LINK*
Re: New Seamaster questions
Re: New Seamaster questions *LINK*
Different Olympics, Different Design
Re: Different Olympics, Different Design
Looks like it
Re: Looks like it
Re: Looks like it *LINK*
Re: Looks like it
Re: New Seamaster questions
Re: New Seamaster questions
 
Re: seamaster de ville ??
 
new addition to collection
Re: new addition to collection *PIC*
Re: new addition to collection
Re: new addition to collection
 
SMP GMT w/hirsch *PIC*
sorry...try this *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
Me, too *LINK*
Re: Me, too
Bond definitely wears a 2541.80 on a strap *LINK*
Re: Bond definitely wears a 2541.80 on a strap
Re: SMP GMT w/hirsch
 
Pics of my new blue dial Speedie...
Re: Pics of my new blue dial Speedie...
 
Old Seamaster 176.007 pics (modem burninator!)
Re: Old Seamaster 176.007 pics (modem burninator!)
Re: Old Seamaster 176.007 pics (modem burninator!)
glad to see you there eptaz ;) *NM*
 
Does my SMP have a flaw? *PIC*
Re: Does my SMP have a flaw?
Re: Does my SMP have a flaw? *LINK*
 
SM300 (modem warning)
I hate that !!
More pictures
Thanks for the pics! *NM*
Re: SM300 (modem warning)
Feel free to belive/think so... *NM*
Re: Feel free to belive/think so...
Re: Feel free to belive/think so...
 
Do Omega's signed Crystals??
Yes, on Hesalite Crystals
Re: Yes, on Hesalite Crystals
I've never seen or heard that *NM*
 
Questions on SeMP crown positions and watch sounds
Re: Questions on SeMP crown positions and watch so
 
Olympic Edition Speedmaster
Here's a link to some pics...
Re: Olympic Edition Speedmaster *NM*
 
Who had the webpage...
I know of a page covering the speedmaster
Re: I know of a page covering the speedmaster *LINK*
Don't you think it looks like this one..
 
Omega SIMS!!!! *LINK*
 
Ooooops I did it again !!
Congrats Steve
Cool watch steve
Thanks guys :-) *NM*
I hate it when that happens
 
Constelation Accuracy
Re: Constelation Accuracy
Re: Constelation Accuracy
 
proper finish on early 1970s omega seamaster?
Not sure about the case but...
my advice
 
"Rumor" of Price Increase
Dollar up against Euro
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
 
Deville Prestige Automatic
Re: Deville Prestige Automatic
 
I just noticed
Hi Jon !!
Thanks Jon. A picture or two for reference
A burger like that will make your Omega tight!! *NM*
Haven't had one in 9+ months
Re: Haven't had one in 9+ months
Re: Haven't had one in 9+ months
I think your notions of California are misguided
Re: I think your notions of California are misguid
You're talking about Texas, aren't you?? *NM*
Re: Thanks Jon. A picture or two for reference
Re: Thanks Jon. A picture or two for reference
Stop making me hungry!!!...
 
1945 30t2
Re: 1945 30t2
Re: 1945 30t2 *NM*
 
SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos *LINK*
Cool Photos!!!
Re: SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos
Olympus SP-350 *LINK*
Re: SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos
Re: SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos
 
How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
 
Brosnan on Letterman *LINK*
Next Bond watch to be a 4832.51.31? *LINK*
Re: Next Bond watch to be a 4832.51.31?
Re: Next Bond watch to be a 4832.51.31?
Don't forget Sean Connery *LINK*
Re: Don't forget Sean Connery
Re: Don't forget Sean Connery
"Diamonds Are Forever" *LINK*
Re: "Diamonds Are Forever"
 
Happy New Year -
Re: Happy New Year -
 
An Omega Dealer changed my battery
Re: An Omega Dealer changed my battery
I don't think the brand of knife matters
That's a snap back case
Re: That's a snap back case *NM*
 
Chronocentric...
This is a great thread...
Re: This is a great thread...
A couple of thoughts...
Re: A couple of thoughts...
My own ramblings....
A couple of thoughts from an "outsider"
Picture sites as geographically separate chapters…
Well said, Chuck
agree with you eptaz, Chuck said it all *NM*
Thanks for your thoughts Eric
Thank you, Keith
Much to Discuss On These Points
Can't be John... I was all over the map!
Jeff Stein and Chuck Maddox
Validation *LINK*
 
Omega Sim
Re: Omega Sim *LINK*
That's It...Thanks!!!!!! *NM*
Re: Omega Sim
 
Opinions Sought...
Re: Opinions Sought...
Absolutely Fine...
Re: Opinions Sought...
here's a similar thread...
More Q's
I'm not sure...
Re: More Q's
Re: More Q's
Re: Opinions Sought...
Re: Opinions Sought...
Re: Opinions Sought...
From the Technical Guide...
Thanks John... *NM*
 
How much to replace a crystal?
Re: How much to replace a crystal?
Re: How much to replace a crystal?
Re: How much to replace a crystal?
 
Do you Know which movement is in it ?
 
Here's some examples...
 
Cannot find my speedmaster...
I think the number you can see...
It's there *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
 
Thanks ! I miss your website. It is unique *NM*
 
Red gold omega bracelet?
 
Is this strange?
How do you really check watch accuracy? *LINK*
Re: How do you really check watch accuracy?
Not at all...
Re: Not at all...
On the watch winder...
 
seamaster bond edition
Re: seamaster bond edition *LINK*
Re: seamaster bond edition
Re: seamaster bond edition
Re: seamaster bond edition
I Should Add....
Given that John asked, .... *LINK*
 
Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
 
Know anything about this watch?
more info on the watch
 
Remove older Seamaster movement from case?
 
Won $2500 in Vegas... need help buying a watch
Re: Won $2500 in Vegas... need help buying a watch *LINK*
OK....confused here....
No Need For Confusion....
Re: No Need For Confusion....
Check Your E-Mail. *NM*
Re: Won $2500 in Vegas... need help buying a watch
 
Resting a automatic
Re: Resting a automatic
 
Vintage worth refurbishing?
Re: Vintage worth refurbishing?
Always worth to refurbish vintage
Re: Always worth to refurbish vintage
more about the poljot 3133
Re: more about the poljot 3133
c.3301 vs c.1164
Re: c.3301 vs c.1164
Again, I can't make your decisions for you...
a movement debate I had with Chuck Maddox *LINK*
The Link Goes Back To The Homepage. *NM*
 
Speedmaster Reduced
 
Happy New Year - and some pictures
Nice to see you there Jon and happy new Year *NM*
And a happy one to you as well Georges *NM*
Re: Happy New Year - and some pictures
Re: Happy New Year - and some pictures
Re: Happy New Year - and some pictures
 
identify these
 
Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
 
Suspect Seamaster bracelet?
Here's what I know from my 2000 vs 2005 models *LINK*
Re: Suspect Seamaster bracelet?
Authenticity through bubble wrap
Re: Authenticity through bubble wrap
Further thoughts on the 1610-930 bracelet *LINK*
Re: Further thoughts on the 1610-930 bracelet
 
vintage omegas
welcome to the forum and some advice
Re: welcome to the forum and some advice
 
as the world turns
It's true! *NM*
I believe it
Re: as the world turns
No sudden stops
 
When that ball drops.... *LINK*
Here we drop a peach
Here in Orlando We Drop an Orange *NM*
Re: Here we drop a peach
Re: Here we drop a peach
 
3750.50
No such beast
Re: No such beast
Wife Loves her new Watch
 
Adjusted to.....
my answers
"Inside COSC" on TimeZone *LINK*
Thanks for the help Dell. *NM*
Thanks for the help Georges and Dell. *NM*
 
Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
What I want to see
Re: What I want to see
My answer
I like your idea about the helium relief valve...
Re: I like your idea about the helium relief valve
Re: I like your idea about the helium relief valve
automatic helium valve dive watches more info
Re: automatic helium valve dive watches more info
007 is interesting and yes I know you were joking
Re: Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
Omega Improvements/2824/Breitling
criticism on calibre b17 is justified
Re: Omega Improvements/2824/Breitling
 
Observation of post Xmas
Re: Observation of post Xmas
Re: Observation of post Xmas
The meaning of life, er, watch sales *LINK*
Re: Observation of post Xmas
Rolex is a manufacture Omega isn't a manufacture
 
Omega watch - Year made
If it's made before 1998....
 
Re: Speedmaster 3513.30 movement noise
 
What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today?
myota manufactures timex movements *NM*
This one is made in China *NM*
Re: What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today? *PIC*
Re: What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today?
Vintage Mark II Speedmaster *NM* *PIC*
Re: What are you wearing today?
What beater? *LINK*
Manual wind l.1873 Chrono used in Space...
speedmaster markIV today *NM*
Re: speedmaster markIV today
rolex oysterdate with cal 3035
No my watch is powered a 1040
Re: No my watch is powered a 1040
Re: No my watch is powered a 1040
was your watch ever redialed?
Re: was your watch ever redialed?
T stands for Tritium *NM*
 
Rumored problem w/ certain seamaster
Salesman would rather sell you from stock... *LINK*
Errata for previous post...
My final question on the topic.
It's your money, your decision...
Sorry for the typos and thanks for your input! *NM*
 
water and omega
Read on.... *LINK*
Re: water and omega *LINK*
Re: water and omega
Re: water and omega
Re: water and omega
Re: water and omega
 
hair in my omega
 
ID an older Seamaster?
Re: ID an older Seamaster? *NM* *PIC*
 
validation of my omega
 
How long does it take movement to bed down?
A Lot is 30 to 45 seconds a night. *NM*
Re: A Lot is 30 to 45 seconds a night.
I'm leary of settling down *LINK*
Re: How long does it take movement to bed down?
Usually takes a few months
 
Need help setting my Speedmaster 3523.30
Your on track
But I am not, sorry
But I am not, sorry
Re: But I am not, sorry
Re: But I am not, sorry
 
I'm a guy with a small wrist (5.5" circumference).
Re: I'm a guy with a small wrist (5.5" circumferen
A 6.75" perspective *LINK*
Small Wrists
Re: I'm a guy with a small wrist (5.5" circumferen
Small wrist/Large hand
 
Dell has the idea
 
OMEGA TC-1 Watch
Here's a recent auction *NM* *LINK*
Here is an active auction...
 
Spouses and lovers--? *LINK*
Re: Spouses and lovers--?
 
Re: Am I "on the job" here?
Quid pro quo *LINK*
I was serious
Re: Quid pro quo
Rolling up our sleeves
Re: Rolling up our sleeves
Re: Rolling up our sleeves
 
I would guess 2541.80 would be in there *NM*
 
Here are the kids *PIC*
Mine are better looking
Re: Here are the kids
You both have good looking kids *NM*
Re: Here are the kids
 
Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
 
Bond bracelet question
Re: Bond bracelet question
 
sevicing
Re: sevicing *LINK*
 
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Same here, same here.... *NM*
 
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
 
Omega Ambassadors...
The 11/24 Stephen Urquhart interview *LINK*
Re: Omega Ambassadors...
Re: Omega Ambassadors...
If memory serves
 
The Postman Honks Twice...
Re: The Postman Honks Twice...
Nothing at all like that, no missus here. *NM*
Re: Nothing at all like that, no missus here.
Re: The Postman Honks Twice...
Re: The Postman Honks Twice...
 
I think I'll continue to leave mine locked up in
 
Re: Also here *PIC*
more about the deville coax chrono rattrapante
Re: more about the deville coax chrono rattrapante
Will it come on a bracelet?
 
Compare and contrast...
my answer to you chuck
My thoughts in reply, Georges...
Re: Compare and contrast...
Re: Compare and contrast...
That post gave me memories, Chuck ;)
Re: Compare and contrast...
Wrap up...
Awesome Debate, Georges and Chuck!!! *NM*
 
Re: What to do?
Sad, but too, too true
Re: What to do?
Re: What to do?
 
"Prepare two envelopes..."
Re: "Prepare two envelopes..."
Not from 1st hand experience, only drivebys. *NM*
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