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Omega Museum Officer Chrono
 
How many half links should be supplied with SMP
 
service
 
Can I change my own battery?
 
EOL time
Re: EOL time
Wow!
 
Check Out This Fake *LINK*
Learn before you identify! LOL... *NM*
Re: Check Out This Fake
Re: Check Out This Fake
Re: Check Out This Fake
 
Oohh look! Another nasty nasty fake. *LINK*
So unreal the listing has been pulled already! *NM*
 
A bit of play on the endpieces: normal?>>
Re: A bit of play on the endpieces: normal?>>
Yeah,but mines 2 *MONTHS* old only!>>
 
A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do? *PIC*
$5 stuff. Big deal. *NM*
Re: A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do
That's scary stuff>>
Re: A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do?
Re: A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do
Phil,would Omega sell the pin outright to you?>
Re: A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do
 
Question about Seamaster Pro Chronometer
Re: Question about Seamaster Pro Chronometer
 
Authorised internet dealer query, and engravings
Re: Authorised internet dealer query, and engravings
Re: Authorised internet dealer query, and engravin
Re: Authorised internet dealer query, and engravin
Re: Authorised internet dealer query, and engravin
Re: Link *NM* *NM* *LINK*
Re: Link
 
Right Time?
 
omega 1430-31-32
 
SeMP Maintenance
Re: SeMP Maintenance
Re: SeMP Maintenance
Yeah,but who reads instructions!:-) *NM*
Re: Yeah,but who reads instructions!:-)
 
Price for Omega SMP JB
Re: Price for Omega SMP JB
 
Polishing Titanium
Re: Polishing Titanium *LINK*
 
new speedy bracelet ordered - now what?
Re: new speedy bracelet ordered - now what?
Re: new speedy bracelet ordered - now what?
Re: new speedy bracelet ordered - now what?
Re: new speedy bracelet ordered - now what?
 
Can someone rec good cert repair person?
Hi Jim!>>>
Re: Hi Jim!>>>
Go ahead Jim.:) *NM*
Re: Can someone rec good cert repair person?
OT:Greg,heard about>>
Re: OT:Greg,heard about>>
Here's the story>> *NM* *LINK*
 
SMP 300M Bezel Problem
 
Condensation inside of crystal-need advice
 
comparison SMP/Rolex
Re: comparison SMP/Rolex
Re: comparison SMP/Rolex
which is better SMP vs. Rolex Sub *NM*
Re: which is better SMP vs. Rolex Sub
Re: which is better SMP vs. Rolex Sub
Re: which is better SMP vs. Rolex Sub
Re: which is better SMP vs. Rolex Sub
 
No answer/Omega
Re: No answer/Omega
Re: No answer/Omega
Re: No answer/Omega
I've Emailed them about something>>
 
No Aqua Terra in my new Omega catalog?>>
The AT has it's own "catalogue" *LINK*
Thanks for the info! *NM*
 
Date change too early
Re: Date change too early
 
Mikey, do you have those fake photos link?
OK,I did it.:-) *NM*
Thks pal! :-P *NM*
You're welcome! *NM*
 
Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamaster?
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas *PIC*
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas
Comparing chronos>>>
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas
Re: Size difference between Speedmaster and Seamas
 
Grease the gaskets?>> *PIC*
Re: Grease the gaskets?>>
I just ordered this for $2.75> *PIC*
 
Speedmaster Gaskets?
I'd like this info for Mid SMP gasket>>
Re: I'd like this info for Mid SMP gasket>>
I see,they are not proprietary fitments. *NM*
 
Question about Speedmaster model
Re: Question about Speedmaster model
 
Speedmaster MkII Crystal Question
Re: Speedmaster MkII Crystal Question
 
humor?
Re: humor? *LINK*
A good one. *NM*
 
Slat water diving tips
Re: Slat water diving tips
Re: Slat water diving tips
Salt water of course, not slat NM *NM*
Salt water can make the bezel fade, too. *NM*
 
is this supposed to happen?
Re: is this supposed to happen?
 
NEW OMEGA
Re: NEW OMEGA
Check your email.
 
Pls help Jim Stafford identify this older Omega>> *PIC*
Re: Pls help Jim Stafford identify this older Omega>>
ThePhoto.net hosting site is down.pls chk later.:) *NM*
Re: ThePhoto.net hosting site is down.pls chk late
It's an Omega Bullhead. *PIC*
 
Seamaster bracelet
Re: Seamaster bracelet
Re: Seamaster bracelet
 
NEW OMEGA *LINK*
Check your email.
Re: NEW OMEGA
Good advice Greg.My watch does have the S/N intact *NM*
I bought from WorldWatches an SMP.VERY pleased A+. *NM*
Check your email! *NM*
 
New Ladies Constellation Line
 
Not your average Seamaster>>> *PIC*
 
Authorized Dealer
Re: Authorized Dealer
Keith Downing
Thank You Very Much! *NM*
 
Aqua Terra Display back
All automatic Aqua Terra have display backs.
Thank you, Ishrar! *NM*
Mechanical MRSP, not quartz! *NM*
 
Help Identifying a Seamaster Model
A scan would be most helpful in identification. *NM*
Re: A scan would be most helpful in identification
Ck. your Email pls. *NM*
Re: Ck. your Email pls.
 
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
 
Thanks to all who posted to Bond NewWatch thread> *PIC*
Re: Thanks to all who posted to Bond NewWatch thre *PIC*
 
accuracy trending
 
Grey market gets better service than authorized?
Tom, Call your Dealer and have him exchange it *NM*
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
That's quite a twist! *NM*
 
blue hand Aqua Terra pic?
Re: blue hand Aqua Terra pic? *PIC*
Re: blue hand Aqua Terra pic? *PIC*
I would like to see one also.
 
X-33 Owners Please Comment:
Re: X-33 Owners Please Comment:
 
MIKEY
Re: MIKEY
OK,OK!Your wish has been granted.Enjoy the forum:) *NM*
NONE
 
Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Yep. You guys are good! *NM*
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Here's what the Seamaster 2296.80 looks like >>> *PIC*
Re: Here's what the Seamaster 2296.80 looks like >
Lucky you, must be a neat town.:-) *NM*
 
Will Jame Bond be changing watches soon? *PIC*
Re: Will Jame Bond be changing watches soon?
I agree
i agree with you all the way! *NM*
What he said! (I agree with it all) *NM*
They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Give Hollywood a call! ;) *NM*
Re: Will Jame Bond be changing watches soon?
Re: I totally agree
I think the "freshened look" was needed>>> *PIC*
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
But it doesn't have moveable eyebrows :-) *NM*
Re: But it doesn't have moveable eyebrows :-)
 
Seamaster 300m
Re: Seamaster 300m
 
SMP Mid sized Quartz
Re: SMP Mid sized Quartz
Re: SMP Mid sized Quartz
My friend and I both have quartz mid>> *PIC*
Re: My friend and I both have quartz mid>>
Inside though?Seem very odd unless it was struck . *NM*
 
Where to get my SMP regulated in Sydney? *NM*
 
Undated Warrentee Cards:will Omega always bite?
They don't keep track
They don't give a crap
Re: They don't keep track
Re: They don't keep track
Makes sense,I suppose.THX,Keith.:-) *NM*
 
Omega Seamaster Titane 120 m
Re: Omega Seamaster Titane 120 m
 
My new strap
Fortis.Hmm.Is it nylon? *NM*
Nylon + velcro *NM*
 
Fake?? *NM* *LINK*
Re: Fake??
Re: Fake??
Re: Fake??
Bogus day-of-week subdial is a dead giveaway *NM*
Better Fake!! *PIC*
What's scary is the bracelets keep getting better *NM*
Even Better Fake! *PIC*
Definately ! *NM*
 
Seamaster Inherited
Re: Seamaster Inherited
Re: Seamaster Inherited
 
Seamaster 150?
Re: Seamaster 150?
its a screw down crown *NM*
Is this what you mean?>> *NM* *PIC*
Re: Is this what you mean?>>
 
I saw your post today, djt...
Re: I saw your post today, djt...
Re: I saw your post today, djt...
Re: I saw your post today, djt... *NM*
 
Watch expert to regulate my SMP in Sydney?
 
Re: you have misunderstood what i said
 
What does "Omega" mean?
Omega is even in the Bible!>> *PIC*
Re: What does "Omega" mean?
Re: What does "Omega" mean?
here what does omega mean?
Re: here what does omega mean?
Clarification
 
New Purchase
Re: New Purchase Check your email.
Re: New Purchase
It's a real sharp looking watch>>>> *PIC*
Re: It's a real sharp looking watch>>>>
A good entry SMP,right this way>>> *PIC*
Here's the Gold DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph LE
 
thanks Keith D.
ditto
Couldn't agree more-a big help and great resource *NM*
I concur. *NM*
He helped me big time! Another vote for him here. *NM*
You're Welcome Robby. Good to see ya. *NM*
 
Speedmaster Professional Mk 2
Nice story & some Info / Links...
 
can you help me???
Re: can you help me??? Email me please.
Hi Melissa. Drop me an E-Mail *NM*
Keith, you hitting on the newbie chicks again? *NM*
You're just Jealous *NM*
Yes Keith is the man to contact.
Re: can you help me???
LOL!Yes,he's a VERY lucky fellow indeed.An SMP,wow *NM*
 
got my newest omega today
Congratulations Zsombor *NM*
Re: got my newest omega today
Re: got my newest omega today
 
Leather/rubber (2991.80.93)
Sorry, I meant (2991.50.91) *NM*
 
Will Omega sell me a caseback gasket???
Re: Will Omega sell me a caseback gasket???
I've torn down watches many times>>
Re: I've torn down watches many times>>
Here's a scan showing the gasket>> *PIC*
Thanx Mikey. You´re the man! Whaddabout the Crown? *NM*
Well,I've no scans of that>>>
Ah, c´mon. What´s a friend for? :) *NM* *NM*
Come back in 3 tears when the batt. dies.;-) *NM*
I´ll wait with endurance! ;-) *NM* *NM*
 
Bezel Adjustment
Re: Bezel Adjustment
 
need some expert advice
Re: need some expert advice
Re: need some expert advice
Re: need some expert advice
 
Re: No [NT]
 
Re: That IS a neat trick, Derek!
 
Re: bullet proof seamaster???
 
New Moonphase?
Re: New Moonphase?
More information
This is the real message...
Re: More information *NM*
Ooohhh, excellent.
 
Re: Bond the name is Bond
Re: Bond the name is Bond
 
Seamster Chrono pro Problems
Re: Seamster Chrono pro Problems
Sending it to Bienne is the only way. *LINK*
Re: Sending it to Bienne is the only way.
Wow,that's awful>>>
 
Re: X-33...stem collapse
 
What's a star stamped on the SMP lug mean? *PIC*
Re: What's a star stamped on the SMP lug mean? *NM* *LINK*
Thanks Adrian!I love this forum.:) *NM*
 
source for 20mm bracelet?
Re: source for 20mm bracelet?
Re: source for 20mm bracelet?
Re: source for 20mm bracelet?
 
X-33 fans,check this out!>> *PIC*
Re: X-33 fans,check this out!>>
Could you give us more details?
Really?Too bad,it's kinda neat lookin'. *NM*
 
007 serial # on my GMT
Re: 007 serial # on my GMT
This happens on roughly every 1000 GMTs
How do they get those tiny,sharp #s on there? *NM*
Laser *NM*
They borrowed one from Mr. Bond ! :-)
 
NEW - Omega Constellation XVI Co-Axial
Re: NEW - Omega Constellation XVI Co-Axial
NEW - Omega Constellation Disaster
 
A few more questions...
Re: A few more questions...
Re: A few more questions...
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