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Fake???
Re: Fake??? *LINK*
Yep. Fake Bond LE *NM*
 
is Omega Cheap Crap?
Engineers at Omega is MUCH SMARTER than
No...
Oh No...
Intersting,but I never thought my stainless>>
Interesting,but ...
 
JB NATO STRAP
Re: JB NATO STRAP
Re: JB NATO STRAP
 
My SMP quartz runs -2 after 30 days:acceptable? *NM*
Re: My SMP quartz runs -2 after 30 days:acceptable
Wow!Thanks Jay! *NM*
 
Accuracy/COSC/Battery Question
Re: Accuracy/COSC/Battery Question
Re: Accuracy/COSC/Battery Question
Re: Accuracy/COSC/Battery Question
I would love to hear answers to these ?s too! *NM*
 
Omega SMP 2531.80 on Nato/G10 James Bond strap?
Re: Omega SMP 2531.80 on Nato/G10 James Bond strap
Re: Omega SMP 2531.80 on Nato/G10 James Bond strap
Re: Omega SMP 2531.80 on Nato/G10 James Bond strap
 
Seamaster Pro Bezel *LINK*
Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel
Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel
Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel
Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel *LINK*
Derek, I don't think that this is a parallax error
Re: Derek, I don't think that this is a parallax e
No need to start an argument...
Re: No need to start an argument...
Re: No need to start an argument...
AFAIK, the bezel inset ins't as easily replaced
Looks very strange...
Re: Looks very strange...
Thanks
Re: Thanks
I don't think it's a fake,unless>> *PIC*
 
My friend just bought his first Omega,wanna see? *PIC*
2 winners !! *NM*
Thanks.Bad part is now I want a blue too!FULLSIZE *NM*
mikey - get a blue Replica *NM*
UGH!Tempting,but not worth it methinks! *NM*
Methinks someone got the Omega Fever ! *NM*
Re: My friend just bought his first Omega,wanna se
That's correct.....
I think it has something to do with >>
 
Replacement parts for Speedmaster watchband?
Try www.ofrei.com *NM*
 
Clasp scratch removal
Here's my solution
Re: Clasp scratch removal
You can DIY... *LINK*
 
Problem with Speedmaster Date...
 
Does this blue GMT even exist?>> *PIC*
YUCK! Nasty looking... *NM*
No
 
Setting time and water resistance
Thanks for your help *NM* *NM*
Re: Setting time and water resistance
No,you can unscrew the crown all you want,but>>>
 
Breitling VS Omega: HELP!
Re: Breitling VS Omega: HELP!
Re: Breitling VS Omega: HELP!
Re: Breitling VS Omega: HELP!
for Analog on Digital taste *LINK*
Re: Breitling VS Omega: HELP!
Re: Breitling VS Omega: HELP!
I like the B1 over the X-33 in this case>> *PIC*
 
What's wrong with this picture?>>> *PIC*
42% off 2531.80 ? *LINK*
It's cheaper here,where I bought mine>> *LINK*
shame they don't sell Deville's *NM*
Have a look at the bogus clasp!>> *PIC*
Re: What's wrong with this picture?>>> *PIC*
Yes,have a look>>> *PIC*
Re: Yes,have a look>>>
Re: Yes,have a look>>>
Check your Email.:-) *NM*
Re: Check your Email.:-)
Sent earlier.:-) *NM*
Re: Check your Email.:-)
Re: Check your Email.:-)
Oh yes,I won't wear a fake either! *NM*
OK,done! *NM*
 
Re: Omega Seamaster 30 *PIC*
Re: Omega Seamaster 30 *PIC*
 
Discounts from authorized dealers?
Re: Discounts from authorized dealers?
Check Your E-Mail *NM*
Re: Check Your E-Mail
I got 41% off but bought off the net+NO tax>>> *PIC*
Re: I got 41% off but bought off the net+NO tax>>>
To answer your question>>
 
WTB: Seamaster Crystal
 
Aqua terra glass back:WOW!>> *PIC*
 
Replacement Crystal
 
Minute hand setting on an auto SMP
Remove the slack...
Funny Jalle:)
They're wrong:-)
Re: They're wrong:-)
Re: Remove the slack...
Då vet jag:-) See you at Tony's! *NM*
Yessir! *NM* *NM*
 
SeMP ACC?
 
do not take any risk...
Re: do not take any risk...
 
I wanted to see a full size SMP on my wrist,SO>>> *PIC*
If the ambient light would´ve been better...
Re: Yep... too big...
That's some sort of "daring" theory...
Re: That's some sort of "daring" theory...
Re: That's some sort of "daring" theory...
Good point
Well, the only problem is... *PIC*
Re: Well, the only problem is...
Looks just right to me. :-) *NM*
Coulda saved yourself a bundle just wearing as is *NM*
Smart! But you have to cut the catalogues...... *NM*
Indeed,but it's an older catalog,and it was FREE! *NM*
Well, it's meant to be a sports watch
 
Getting Serial Number Info From Omega
aftersales@omega.ch I believe. *NM*
You can try that ,but
 
Instructions
 
Help with identifying rare Gold Omega watch *LINK* *PIC*
Are you the dealer selling this watch?>>
Re: Are you the dealer selling this watch?>>
maybe a Replica -NT *NM*
 
50th Anniversary edition
 
Aqua Terra 38mm Strap Size
20mm *NM*
 
Here's how extra SMP links are packaged/sold>>> *PIC*
 
HELP! What model # is this? *LINK*
Re: HELP! What model # is this?
Re: HELP! What model # is this?
Which one on the page did you like ? *NM*
 
Seamaster steel bracelet - availability
have you tried www.ofrei.com? *NM*
 
What Omega Model(s) do you own?
see the pictures
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Cindy Crawford :) *NM*
James Bond Seamaster Automatic 2531.80 *NM*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Black dial SMP quartz MidSize *NM*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own? *NM*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
What a COLLECTION!!!
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own? *PIC*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own? *NM*
 
Was this SMP dial/bezel combo ever offered? *PIC*
Yes, until very recently.
Thank you,sir! *NM*
 
AT accuracy
Re: AT accuracy
Re: AT accuracy
Re: AT accuracy
 
Quartz Aqua Terra
Re: Quartz Aqua Terra
Re: Quartz Aqua Terra
Re: Quartz Aqua Terra
 
Re: Questions
 
Serial Number Location On Seamaster 2231.80
Yes, it should be there, but...
Re: Yes, it should be there, but...
Re:Serial Number Location On Seamaster 2231.80
If it's not on the back of the 7:00 lug...
 
Help with identifying rare Gold Omega watch *LINK*
 
Aqua Terra Railmaster CoAxial
Matte Black finish Dial, no applied markers, logos *NM*
Re: Matte Black finish Dial, no applied markers, l
domed *NM*
 
Any Comments
41mm, 38mm, 35mm?
Re: Any Comments
Re: Any Comments
Sales tax?
Re: Sales tax?
Re: Sales tax?
$100 difference between them
Re: $100 difference between them
 
AquaTerra owners
black ss/ss 35mm *LINK*
Here's my 41mm Black
Re: AquaTerra owners
Re: AquaTerra owners
Re: AquaTerra owners
 
Think your SeMP is heavy? *PIC*
Re: Think your SeMP is heavy? *PIC*
Re: Think your SeMP is heavy? *PIC*
Will you _ever_ be satisfied, Dave? :-) *NM*
Not until Raquel Welch >>>
Re: Think your SeMP is heavy?
I love it!
Hey,no hairy wrist shot?Enjoy it! *NM*
 
Purchase Omega Online
Re: Purchase Omega Online
Read this page... *LINK*
 
Omega 1438 Seamaster movement>> *PIC*
Re: Omega 1438 Seamaster movement>>
Here's the watch it goes into>> *PIC*
 
Changing the battery in a SMP Quartz
I'd guess perhaps it's just>>> *PIC*
Re: I'd guess perhaps it's just>>>
Yes, the Auto does have the same protection
Thanks for info Jalle *NM* *NM*
Re: I'd guess perhaps it's just>>>
Re: I'd guess perhaps it's just>>> *NM*
Here's the picture with the cover off>>> *PIC*
Re: I figured it out
Are you saying there are TWO "O" rings here?>>>
BTW,I think the black plastic is a mov'nt spacer. *NM*
Re: BTW,I think the black plastic is a mov'nt spac
 
Re: Your welcome.6 jewels ain't bad!
Re: Your welcome.6 jewels ain't bad! *NM*
 
speedmaster date
Re: speedmaster date
 
Omega Newbie Needs Help!!!
Re: Omega Newbie Needs Help!!!
Re: Omega Newbie Needs Help!!! *PIC*
 
OMEGA experts, I need your help PLEASE !!!
 
Battery change for Quartz SMP
Re: Battery change for Quartz SMP
 
close call!
Re: close call!
Re: close call!
Re: close call!
He better double check accuracy after that one! *NM*
Re: He better double check accuracy after that one
Shock resistant to 5000g's
Re: Shock resistant to 5000g's
 
Real Constellation??
Yes,they have... *PIC*
Re: Yes,they have...
 
Something old and something older...
 
Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
Re: Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
Re: Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
Re: Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
 
Re: Minute hand on the broad arrow ?
 
Seamaster vs Submariner Shootout! *LINK*
 
Got my SMP 2254.50 today
Glowing in the dark:-)
Re: Glowing in the dark:-)
Re: Glowing in the dark:-)
Yes, photoshop allrigth :-) *NM*
Re: Got my SMP 2254.50 today
Super LumiNova should not fade and congrats *NM*
Congratulations!Great watch indeed.Enjoy. *NM*
 
Re: Mine will get a $3 battery "service" when need
 
Further Update.....
Toronto Sales Tax?
Re: Toronto Sales Tax? *LINK*
Email is Bouncing
Re: Email is Bouncing
 
Wholesale Price of Omega Watches
As far as I know, it's 50% whatever the situation *NM*
what about Grey market discount?
 
Buttons that function underwater? Confused...
Re: Buttons that function underwater? Confused...
Re: Buttons that function underwater? Confused...
 
MSRP of Seamaster America's Cup??
$4195 US MSRP last I saw. *NM*
Thanks, Keith. *NM*
 
Re: Broad Arrow
 
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
 
Re: Seamaster New Style
 
Re: Scratched bezel
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY zOwie Forum!
Well done, Derek.Great effort by you 4 all of us! *NM*
Congratulations!Long live zOwie Forum. *NM*
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY zOwie Forum!
Congrats! Keep up the good work! *NM* *NM*
Happy Birthday zOwie *NM*
My first post was 12/30/99 *NM*
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY zOwie Forum!
Congrats Derek!>> *PIC*
 
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
 
Now an Omega Owner *PIC*
Congratulations!Enjoy this beauty. *NM*
Congratulations Ron *NM*
Very elegant indeed!Congrats & enjoy.:-) *NM*
 
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
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