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New X-33 *LINK*
 
Hand made no more
you have misunderstood what i said
 
Re: Good Omega dealer in Bay Area?
 
Last question before I buy
Re: Last question before I buy
Here's the black dial>>
 
2594.50
 
X-33...stem collapse
Re: X-33...stem collapse *LINK*
Magnifying Glass? *PIC*
other ideas...
The Aerospace IS cool.:-) *NM*
Re: X-33...stem collapse
Re: X-33...stem collapse
 
Some decidedly sad news to report... Michael Stein
My prayers for the family,may they find comfort.
Sometimes it seems meaningless....
 
bracelet for SMP 300
Bond the name is Bond
Re: bracelet for SMP 300
Re: bracelet for SMP 300
Re: bracelet for SMP 300
I find the Bond bracelet getting dated with time>>
Re: I find the Bond bracelet getting dated with ti
Bond Bracelet. I don't like the new on on it. *NM*
Re: Bond Bracelet. I don't like the new on on it. *LINK*
Nice portfolio,what format/gear?>>
OT:You take some nice photos,bud. *NM*
 
Off topic, but my vote for best watch ever made.
more Casio Envy
the best tractor watch is the SPEEDY mark III *LINK*
Re: the best tractor watch is the SPEEDY mark III
Tractor watch: Does the job-without--
Re: Tractor watch: Does the job-without--
the mark III would outdo any casio *PIC*
Re: the mark III would outdo any casio
the casio hasn't a so long life
Re: the casio hasn't a so long life
Re: the casio hasn't a so long life
i was speaking of the old omega movements
Ok, i misunderstood your statement, sorry *NM* *NM*
the markIII is the thickest&heaviest omega chrono
Re: the markIII
i knew that mike but i was talkin about ss watches
You are correct sir. A tractor of a watch. *NM*
 
Constellation "Megaquartz 32kHz"
 
Am I improved (?) *LINK*
Yes you are. Good shots. *NM*
Re: Am I improved (?)
Dunno if YOU are improved ;-)
Comments:
Re: Comments:
 
SeMP LUMINIS
Re: SeMP LUMINIS
Luminova. *NM*
Does Luminova. get yellow or brown with age? *NM*
No [NT] *NM*
 
Omega service center in PA:good or bad?
my Lancaster PA experience
Most of the reports are bad,really bad.
omegans *NM*
avoid in general to send any watch in lancaster
 
Clicking sound after manual winding
You are right.
 
America's Cup - Speedy Style Bracelet
Re: America's Cup - Speedy Style Bracelet
Re: America's Cup - Speedy Style Bracelet
 
Discount on Seamaster 120
Re: Discount on Seamaster 120
 
Help choosing AT (or SM120)>
Re: Help choosing AT (or SM120)>
Re: Help choosing AT (or SM120)>
 
Question about manual winding
Re: Question about manual winding
Re: Question about manual winding
 
bullet proof seamaster???
Obviously a Special Model for Mr Bond.
Re: bullet proof seamaster???
 
Expert help needed
Re: Expert help needed
Derek- a little more info and a question
Re: Expert help needed
Türler is a Swiss Jewellry store based in Zurich
Thank you, Steve *NM*
Thank you for the help
 
Moisture in SMP Pro
Re: Moisture in SMP Pro
That IS a neat trick, Derek! *NM*
Re: That IS a neat trick, Derek!
Re: Moisture in SMP Pro
My friends helium escape valve was open when>>
 
Americas Cup Chrono movement?
here isthe answer & comparison to its competitors
 
Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
 
america's cup chronometer(2594.50)
Re: america's cup chronometer(2594.50) *NM*
Re: america's cup chronometer(2594.50)
Re: america's cup chronometer(2594.50) *LINK*
 
Looking for info on my chronostop
Here's some ....
Re: Here's some ....
Yes, IMHO, I think the price is OK
 
Speedmaster reduce stop working
dan spitz fix will it don't worry
some precision about 1987-99 omegachrono movements *LINK*
Re: some precision about 1987-99 omegachrono movem
the pleasure is all for me, i am here to help
Re: the pleasure is all for me, i am here to help
my preferences in terms of movements
Boy,I'm very sorry to hear this>>>
Re: Boy,I'm very sorry to hear this>>>
Oh yes!>>
 
GMT questions
Re: GMT questions
2234.50.00 is now the standard Black Dial GMT
Re: 2234.50.00 is now the standard Black Dial GMT
Don't think it comes on Leather, only Rubber *NM*
 
NATO Strap
Several nice advantages versus other strap types
Re: NATO Strap
Re: NATO Strap
Not very helpful>>> *LINK*
 
Ever seen an 1120 movement?>> *PIC*
Very interesting and scary.
Here's the whole watch>>> *PIC*
for god's sake stop to show me these fakes!!
 
Deville Crystal Back?
Yes, that's accurate
Re: Yes, that's accurate
By far my Favorite Watch. Love it.
that's accurate ?
We're talkin bout the DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph
Re: We're talkin bout the DeVille Co-Axial Chronog
Show me *NM*
 
Safe to let automatic watch wind down?
yes, it is safe
 
A Speedmaster that knows espresso
Watch size?
A quartet of Omegas *PIC*
 
serial # for SeMP
Re: serial # for SeMP
Sorry, no other known source for this info *NM*
Re: Sorry, no other known source for this info
Re: Sorry, no other known source for this info
Good luck, I'm not sure this will work.....
Regretful development for sure
Omega website is the right source.
 
Silver dialed Aqua Terra?
I have a 35mm silver dial (more)
Re: Silver dialed Aqua Terra?
I say go with the Silver Dial and Blue Markers
Re: I say go with the Silver Dial and Blue Markers
Those are Rose Gold hands and markers. *NM*
 
GMT Target Price
35% off of MSRP. *NM*
Thanks *NM*
Re: Thanks
 
Omega posters
Re: Omega posters
Thanks. *NM*
 
what should come in the box
Re: what should come in the box
Re: what should come in the box
Re: what should come in the box
Re: what should come in the box
You get two "credit cards" with the quartz>>
 
Royal endorsement
Re: Royal endorsement
 
Question about mid size seamaster *PIC*
I have that one>>> *PIC*
Re: I have that one>>>
Re: I have that one>>>
I bought mine from>
Re: Question about mid size seamaster
Re: Question about mid size seamaster
Re: Question about mid size seamaster
 
Show us your watch dial at night,here's mine>> *PIC*
Here are mine
Hot!! *PIC*
Re: Hot!!
is that 2298.80(tt) or 2599.80(ss) ? *NM*
Thats 2298.80(Ti) All Titanium *PIC*
2599.80(ss) or a SubZero?
NOT ME BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *LINK*
Re: NOT ME BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mine came in a red leather box too....
Very odd !!! *PIC*
Re: Very odd !!! *PIC*
Re: Very odd !!! *NM* *PIC*
Re: STILL Very odd !!! *PIC*
Re: STILL Very odd !!!
time to upgrade anyway...
!!time to LOOK AGAIN!! *PIC*
Re: Thats 2298.80(Ti) All Titanium
Re: Thats 2298.80(Ti) All Titanium
Omega AC Chrono In Blacklight *PIC*
Re: Omega AC Chrono In Blacklight
Hey,you got velvet posters too?Great scan. *NM*
Re: Hey,you got velvet posters too?Great scan.
Re: Hey,you got velvet posters too?Great scan.
 
Re: Interesting,but ...
 
Cal. 1861 v. 1863?
Re: Cal. 1861 v. 1863?
Re: Cal. 1861 v. 1863?
 
Keith,PLS ck Email.Let me know you got it.:-) *NM*
Got it. Thanks *NM*
My pleasure,thought you should know.:-) *NM*
 
Thanks
Glad to have been of help! *NM*
I feel sorry for those who bid on those watches.:( *NM*
Re: I feel sorry for those who bid on those watche
 
Omega Site Down?
It's OK
Re: Omega Site Down? YUP, correct. *NM*
 
Mikey, I posted the scans you wanted below> *NM* *LINK*
Thanks Jeff,it looks "right" on you.Cool! *NM*
Re: Thanks Jeff,it looks "right" on you.Cool!
That's why I do this to help me feel better>> *PIC*
Re: That's why I do this to help me feel better>>
Leon,you are a very wise man>>>
Re: Leon,you are a very wise man>>>
 
The Last One *LINK*
Gee,my new Seamaster did'nt come shrinkwrapped! *NM*
This is depressing to see :-(
"Black dial" also a dead giveaway--007LE is blue *NM*
Clasp is fake, assume the rest is too
How about THIS clasp?>> *PIC*
Wow! That is Scary.
There's much more in your Email box! *NM*
 
A Seamaster Quartz to Authenticate *LINK*
Re: A Seamaster Quartz to Authenticate
Looks right
 
Possible Rogue 007 *LINK*
Re: Possible Rogue 007
Re: Possible Rogue 007
Definitely rogue 007
Re: Possible Rogue 007
Phony Balony
When did they add the cyclops??YUK *NM*
I've seen a Cyclops added to a SeMP by it's owner *NM*
Re: Phony Balony
It's pretty obvious *NM*
 
info about the 73 seamaster 120m diving chrono *LINK* *PIC*
 
Pre-purchase Sammaster Pro enquiries *PIC*
Re: Pre-purchase Sammaster Pro enquiries *PIC*
I have the same sized wrist as you,here's a scan>>
HERE's the scan>>> *PIC*
 
Anyone seen this dial before?? *LINK*
this is a highly collectible omega
 
International Warranty Card.
Re: International Warranty Card.
Re: International Warranty Card. *LINK*
Re: International Warranty Card.
Here's my card>>> *PIC*
 
Omega Fantasy... Photoshop en masse
Re: Omega Fantasy... GMT?
"Out of the box"-thinking
Re: Omega Fantasy... Photoshop en masse *PIC*
Here's my favorite... *PIC*
I remember that, a cool effect (and inspiring:-) *NM*
Re: Omega Fantasy... Photoshop en masse
Re: Omega Fantasy... Photoshop en masse
Like this:-) *PIC*
Re: Like this:-)
That was an easy one.... *PIC*
Now THAT is beautiful!Bravo. *NM*
Now that's pretty sweet looking! *NM*
the rival of the rolex maxidial green bezeled sub
Very nice!But you forget this one!>>> *PIC*
EEEEWWWWWW!!!! *NM*
mikey have you posted this on tz?
It's a real replica,not genuine>>
ouch that blows! a replica! it makes me angry!
I sent you a Emai link showing the Omega fakes. *NM*
thanks mickey. we had spoken about this guy on tz
You can warn the friends at TZ>>
everybody on tz know this guy
Oh,I agree.He seems to think>>
the fakemaker is only damaging omegas reputati *LINK*
Looks like a "goodguy" watchmaker!THX for sharing. *NM*
it is normal that i share my omega passion
Thanks georges!It's nice to meet new Omega fans.:) *NM*
 
Help: Omega SpM 3520.53
Re: Help: Omega SpM 3520.53
Re: Help: Omega SpM 3520.53
Re: Help: Omega SpM 3520.53
 
Anyone have scans of full sized SMPs>> *PIC*
Here you go... *PIC*
Jeff,can we see it on ya?No wrist in there! *NM*
oh, yeah, forgot. I'll post one late tonite! *NM*
Lokk forward to seeing it. *NM*
Wrist shots ! SemP, B-1, SuperK comps.
Bad Pic, but here ya go... *PIC*
Broken image,I think the scan failed.:-( *NM*
I CAN see it with IE,but not with Netscape >>> *PIC*
Re: I CAN see it with IE,but not with Netscape >>>
Re: I CAN see it with IE,but not with Netscape >>>
Re: I CAN see it with IE,but not with Netscape >>>
 
Re: have you tried www.ofrei.com?
 
Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel
 
I'm in such a bad mood right now... help
Call the Dealer. Have him send you a replacemen
hmmm....
Unscrew the crown and give it 40 winds clockwise
 
SMP Quartz White Face
Yes, model 2542.20.00
Here's what it looks like>>> *PIC*
 
Just got my new Omega
congrats opiate and wear it in good health!
Re: Just got my new Omega
Congrats!We need a scan,but until then>> *PIC*
Re: Congrats!We need a scan,but until then>>
Sorry,I'm a former moderator from another forum>>
 
Re: No...
 
Replacement Constellation
Try Ebay for starters. *NM*
 
Re: Help with identifying rare Gold Omega watch
Re: Help with identifying rare Gold Omega watch
 
this is a real omega speedy moonphase perpetual
 
Re: 50th Anniversary edition
 
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
 
Omega Change of Dial
Re: Omega Change of Dial
 
Aqua Terra Size
41mm Aqua Terra
 
Minute Hand Deterioration on SMP
Re: Minute Hand Deterioration on SMP
Re: Minute Hand Deterioration on SMP
 
120m Multifunction Discontinued ??
Re: 120m Multifunction Discontinued ??
Yes, It's been discontinued.
 
Question about the 12 o'clock "blob">> *PIC*
Here's a known fake of the dot>> *PIC*
Re: Here's a known fake of the dot>>
Yes, I measured mine (full size): 0.4 mm *NM*
 
Private auction. it's up to $620>>>
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