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Re: Looking for a Seamaster Cosmic 2000!!!!!
 
70s Quartz model ???
 
broad arrow
Here's some info...
Some Pics
Re: Some Pics
Seamaster logo on a Speedmaster? *NM* *NM*
Seamaster and Speedmaster have always shared logo *NM*
Oops..shame on me..
 
X-33 Movement
Re: X-33 Movement
 
Removing bracelet on Seamaster
Re: Removing bracelet on Seamaster *LINK*
Re: Removing bracelet on Seamaster
you are on the right track
Re: you are on the right track
Yes, that's the trick to it...
 
Black bond
Re: Black bond
Re: Black bond
 
Re: GMT 300M 50 years
 
Changing date on Omega 1120 Caliber *PIC*
No, that is wrong
Re: No, that is wrong
Re: No, that is wrong
Re: No, that is wrong
Re: No, that is wrong
 
omega service uk
 
Biggest Omega Chronomter
Re: Biggest Omega Chronomter
This Coming out this year
Re: This Coming out this year
Re: This Coming out this year
Those are Chronographs
Re: Those are Chronographs
2598.80 is Titanium, 2599.80 is Stainless Steel
Re: 2598.80 is Titanium, 2599.80 is Stainless Stee
Not yet *NM*
Re: 2598.80 is Titanium, 2599.80 is Stainless Stee
 
Need help with vintage Omega *PIC*
 
Question for Keith
Please read the pink box above in the masthead
 
SKW - any bad experience ?
Re: SKW - any bad experience ?
 
Changing quartz battery on SMP
Less than $20.00 including labor>>>
Re: Less than $20.00 including labor>>>
There's an old belief >>>
 
Aftermarket 'Omega' style bracelet?
Re: Aftermarket 'Omega' style bracelet?
Re: Aftermarket 'Omega' style bracelet?
Lancaster service center has moved...
web site still shows same address? n/t *NM*
 
What is this? - The Omega Accutron. *PIC*
I picked one of these up a few weeks ago...
 
Please check this out *LINK*
Re: Please check this out *LINK*
Re: Please check this out
Re: Please check this out
Re: Please check this out *LINK*
Re: Please check this out
Re: Please check this out
Re: Please check this out
 
Re: Tempic watches
 
Okay I gotta know...
Re: Okay I gotta know...
 
How many seconds do you gain or lose?
Re: How many seconds do you gain or lose?
lost one scd in a month...
Re: How many seconds do you gain or lose?
+- 1 second in a month on both my SMP and my AT
I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
Re: I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
Re: I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
Re: I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
Re: I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
Re: I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
Re: I haven't had a chance to wait a month, but...
plus 2 per day - SMP-007
Re: plus 2 per day - SMP-007
Re: plus 2 per day - SMP-007
 
SMP and AT bracelets are interchangable! *PIC*
Hey, that's a nice watch. When did you get that? *NM*
Re: SMP and AT bracelets are interchangable!
The 35MM AT and Mis SMP are not interchageable.
 
Caliber 1538 info?
Re: Caliber 1538 info?
Re: Caliber 1538 info?
Re: Caliber 1538 info?
 
Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
Re: Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
Re: Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
Go with the Black...better legibility, a classic! *NM*
Re: Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
Re: Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
Re: Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
Re: Should I get Bond SMP or Black SMP
It's a toss up
Re: It's a toss up
Ask yourself this...
 
Re: Dynamic Replacement Strap
Re: Dynamic Replacement Strap
 
Luminova application quality?
Re: Luminova application quality?
Re: Luminova application quality?
Re: Luminova application quality?
Re: Luminova application quality?
 
This is what I call wallpaper! (link) *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
Bet that's got a "Bumper" movement in it....
Thanks Dave. My 8-Year Old Son really enjoyed it. *NM*
I bet he did! And dad? *NM*
Red Blooded American here. Of Course I Did. *NM*
 
Omega Art 1986 *LINK*
 
scans/comments: Speedy 1957 re-issue
 
Difference b/w ACC and SMP300M ChronoDiver? *PIC*
World of difference
Re: World of difference
Oops, the ACC does have the HRV! *NM*
 
SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
 
SMP AT *PIC*
Re: SMP AT
Derek - Don't forget the AT comes in 35mm also...
 
OMEGA Seamaster Chronograph, London 1948 Ref: 2894
Yes, it's available. My Dealer just got it in.
Re: Beautiful! Any idea of MSRP? *NM*
 
There are authorized dealers that
 
Omega 2894.52.91
Yes, I've heard the same
Re: Yes, I've heard the same
Yes, that's what I'm saying
 
AT Bracelet
Re: AT Bracelet
 
Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Depends on the watch >>>
Like them! *NM*
Love 'em
Like them quite a lot! *NM*
Like *NM*
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
I don't notice a difference on my wrist! *NM*
No difference in feeling wearing them *NM*
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
 
Owners of the new RailMaster... I need your help!
Re: Owners of the new RailMaster... I need your he
 
Re: Follow up with Yaeger Watch Co.
 
Re: Follow up with Yaeger Watch Co.
 
Re: SKW-Anyone have any experiences with this comp
 
Why do we call it a 'crystal'?
Re: Why do we call it a 'crystal'?
What a corundum conundrum! *NM*
 
My authorized dealer experience
Re: My authorized dealer experience
Geez! Time to find a new dealer.
Re: Geez! Time to find a new dealer.
Re: My authorized dealer experience
Thanks for the opinion
 
Aqua Terrra
Keith Downing will be in touch shortly. *NM*
 
Speedmaster Case Back
 
eBay - Fakes?
Re: eBay - Fakes?
Re: eBay - Fakes? *PIC*
 
Bvlgari vs. Omega
 
how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
 
SM Second hand movement
Re: SM Second hand movement
Re: SM Second hand movement
If it is a quartz... *PIC*
Is it a quartz watch?>>
 
Tag Heuer Vs Omega
omega is a prestige brand that is not the case of
Re:Omega......shame they still don't!
Re:Omega......shame they still don't!
yes but what joe jewelers said is
Confused
No is what i tried to explain you is
Re: Tag Heuer Vs Omega
Omega much better than Tag, IMO! *NM*
Re: Omega much better than Tag, IMO!
 
Special LTD Edition GMT! *LINK*
I almost wrote that guy...
Re: I almost wrote that guy...
I think he's openly deceptive *NM*
I agree. Where does he get that...
That is funny, mine cost
LoL It's BS
 
Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
 
Anyone know the numbers for the straight links on
Re: Anyone know the numbers for the straight links
 
Tonneau omegas
Re: Tonneau omegas
 
omega golden models
Re: omega golden models
 
Re: New James Bond Actor?
 
2231.80 - verifying authenticity *PIC*
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Pic: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity *NM* *PIC*
 
Diver Extension Clasp for GMT
Re: Diver Extension Clasp for GMT
Re: Diver Extension Clasp for GMT
 
Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
You have a significant misconception here...
.....and for this reason should be TWO versions of
Re: .....and for this reason should be TWO version
...can't say i agree with you..
Logic isn't really the purpose here...
and I can't say i agree with you..
Re: and I can't say i agree with you..
Omega disagrees with you. I win.
Re: Omega disagrees with you. I win.....REALLY?
You don't win since Omega disagrees with you.
Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
I'm not even sure what your point is anymore
Re: ...can't say i agree with you..
Re: .....and for this reason should be TWO version
I was being facetious....
Re: I was being facetious....
Re: Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
Re: Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
Re: Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
PS: Derek (zowie) refers to it as totally useless
 
When will "Bond" model be retired?
When Anna Kournikova says so! *NM*
Re: When will "Bond" model be retired?
Re: When will "Bond" model be retired?
Let me get out my Sapphire Crystal Ball
Crystal balls aren't sapphire, they're crystal !
Sapphire is a type of crystal :) *NM*
That's I'm Sayin *NM*
 
Omega Vintage Seamaster300 with cal.752 STRANGE? *LINK*
There was never seamaster 300's with cal 752
So the watch is a "freak"!....wonder if....
 
Memomatic
Re: Memomatic value
Thanx, Georges *NM*
 
THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR INPUT
you are very warm welcome
 
My first Omega
Enjoy !! - M. Canon *NM*
Re: My first Omega
Congratulations. Wear it in good health.
 
New Omega ad campaign
Re: New Omega ad campaign
 
Moonwatch Restoration Pics
 
Army Watch?
Re: Army Watch?
Re: Army Watch?
 
Do you own both?
Re: Do you own both?
Re: Do you own both?- No, but...
Yep!
Yes...
Re: Do you own both?
Re: Do you own both?
Thanks for the responses
 
Proud new owner
Re: Proud new owner
congrats
Re: Proud new owner *NM*
 
Re: Omega Seamaster
 
1954 Mint Connie bumper! EXCITED for sure! *LINK*
Re: 1954 Mint Connie bumper! EXCITED for sure!
Re: 1954 Mint Connie bumper! EXCITED for sure!
 
Re: Omega Seamaster
 
My First OMEGA SM - It's Emotional
Re: My First OMEGA SM - It's Emotional
It IS isn't it!
wear it in good health and congrats *NM*
Congratulations!
Congrats! Wear it well, friend! *NM*
 
Soleil, you got it!
Re: Soleil, you got it!
 
Re: WHICH IS REALLY BETTER OMEGA OR ROLEX???
 
How is the CO axial new
Read this 4 part article *NM* *LINK*
Re: Read this 4 part article
 
Truck driver or cocktail waitress LOL Derek! *NM*
 
Re: Yes, there will be a new James Bond Watch
don't have to travel the world to use a GMT *NM*
Re: Well then I wish I had a job...
Don't know, perhaps it will be a SS version of ths *NM* *PIC*
are those raised numbers?
Can't tell
 
Omega Vs. Rolex
The Apprentice and Rolex
Rolex watches are for.. *PIC*
Re: Rolex watches are for..
kinda agree with leon + some thaughts
to ak what you isn't completely true
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Overpriced? Say's who?
I have to agree with KVS.
Re: Overpriced? Say's who?
my understanding of the steel
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
the 1957-1969 seamaster 300 is the answer
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