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Test Images: Speedmaster 376.0822
 
Prices and Model Numbers of New Bond SMP's
Re: Prices and Model Numbers of New Bond SMP's
 
Cool website with a Chronostop restoration *LINK*
 
AD recommendation; pending purchase of 2232.80
Check your email... *NM*
Clarification of AD recommendation
 
their thickness
 
Re: About Aqua Terra Models???
 
AD in Cambridge UK
Not in Cambridge UK, but...
Re: Not in Cambridge UK, but...
done! :-) *NM*
Re: done! :-)
Re: AD in Cambridge UK
 
seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Re: seamaster 2531.80 *PIC*
Re: seamaster 2531.80
Caseback Engraving *PIC*
Re: Caseback Engraving
Re: Caseback Engraving
Re: seamaster 2531.80
 
Re: Plant Ocean: Photo Review (modem burner)
Re: Plant Ocean: Photo Review (modem burner) *PIC*
 
stopwatch problem with the 2594.52.00
Send It Back To Omega...
Re: Send It Back To Omega...
Re: Send It Back To Omega...
Re: stopwatch problem with the 2594.52.00
 
History of my Omega
Re: History of my Omega
 
help with customs form?
It would help if we knew where YOU lived
Re: It would help if we knew where YOU lived
Sorry, I've never seen the USA form *LINK*
Re: Sorry, I've never seen the USA form
A suggestion (for Philip) & an offer ( for all )
 
From NASA: Velcro Strap Blueprints...
That is SO cool !! Many thanks ! *NM*
 
band bracelette repair help!
Re: band bracelette repair help!
Re: band bracelette repair help!
Re: band bracelette repair help! *LINK*
Re: band bracelette repair help!
Re: band bracelette repair help!
Hard to comment without pictures, post snaps!
Re: Hard to comment without pictures, post snaps!
 
stolen speedmaster #54 1969
will do
Re: will do
 
AD Referral
Re: AD Referral
Re: AD Referral
eMail sent... Check it! =) *NM*
 
Orange bezel Planet Ocean
Re: Orange bezel Planet Ocean
Re: Orange bezel Planet Ocean
 
AD referral in San Francisco
ditto! *NM*
Check Your E-Mail for my Referral. *NM*
Thanks to everyone who sent referrals. *NM* *NM*
 
1960 Seamaster - Setting the date? *PIC*
Re: 1960 Seamaster - Setting the date?
Re: 1960 Seamaster - Setting the date?
 
How to measure watch accuracy?
Re: How to measure watch accuracy?
Re: How to measure watch accuracy?
Re: How to measure watch accuracy?
Another alternative
 
2531.80 Q: can you hear the movement?
Yeah, its normal
Do most automatice watches make such noises?
Re: Do most automatice watches make such noises?
Re: Do most automatice watches make such noises?
Yes...
Re: Do most automatice watches make such noises?
 
cal 561 vs 2500c?
 
Advice re Ladies' Seamaster *LINK*
 
playing with my camera ;) photos inside.
 
Watch storage
Re: Watch storage
 
Auction seller, anyone dealt with him?
Re: Auction seller, anyone dealt with him? *LINK*
 
Old Constellation
Yes. Someone would!
 
Looking for a Titanium/Gold 2296.80
Re: Looking for a Titanium/Gold 2296.80
 
Got the watch back in great shape
 
possible explanation of the 33xx failures
 
SMP2254.50 vs PlanetOcean2200.50. Whats your take?
I have both. The PO is definitely an upgrade
Re: I have both. The PO is definitely an upgrade
Here is an old and not so good pic of both *PIC*
Re: Here is an old and not so good pic of both
Re: Here is an old and not so good pic of both
It was model #2054.50 *PIC*
Nice watch! Thanks Mike. *NM*
Re: SMP2254.50 vs PlanetOcean2200.50. Whats your t
Re: SMP2254.50 vs PlanetOcean2200.50. Whats your t
Re: SMP2254.50 vs PlanetOcean2200.50. Whats your t *LINK* *PIC*
Re: SMP2254.50 vs PlanetOcean2200.50. Whats your t
 
couple more pics
 
How often to Scotch-Brite a clasp?
Re: How often to Scotch-Brite a clasp?
Seismic Sam and Turbinator...
Re: How often to Scotch-Brite a clasp?
Re: How often to Scotch-Brite a clasp? *LINK*
Do you mean the microlon pad?
 
rubber strap for Seamasters;)
Re: rubber strap for Seamasters;) *LINK* *PIC*
 
Unusual Speedmaster dial
Some FIFA auctions for comparision...
very interesting fifa watch
Um, well, you can view the PDF's to see...
 
Real or Fake *LINK*
100% fake
Re: 100% fake
 
first Omega ...... pics;)
That's a cracking watch !
Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!! *NM*
Re: Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!! *PIC*
Re: Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!! *PIC*
Re: Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!!
Re: Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!!
Re: Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!!
Re: Congratulations on Your New 2254.50!!
 
service interval
Re: service interval
Re: service interval
thanks! *NM*
Re: service interval
 
Fligthmaster returns from the grave
Re: Fligthmaster returns from the grave
WOW !!!
Re: WOW !!!
Re: WOW !!!
Re: Fligthmaster returns from the grave
Re: Fligthmaster returns from the grave
nice restoration
Re: nice restoration
 
Pressure Test
 
Update from Omega.
 
Re: Motorcycle Vibrations...OK?
 
Only 1 in 49 years
 
Genuine or dodgy? *LINK*
another good indication.. *PIC*
Re: Genuine or dodgy?
Absolute Fake!!!! *LINK*
Re: A better fake??? *LINK*
Re: Absolute Fake!!!!
LOL!!! *NM*
 
The ULTIMATE water resistance test is...
It's a good job the dog didn't run away.
Re: The ULTIMATE water resistance test is...
Re: The ULTIMATE water resistance test is...
I can't argue with a word you said, Sam. *NM*
 
What is the value of this watch?
Do you have a picture ?
 
Who's the moderator?
I'm one of them..
Please check your e-mail. *NM*
done ! *NM*
and a great one you are...
thanks :-) *NM*
And a great one you are...
Keith fell off the edge fo the planet
I thought I was the only one with that dream
Re: Keith fell off the edge fo the planet
good to hear you are doing well
That Explains It...
None Taken John. I know better than that. *NM*
Re: Who's the moderator?
Who's the moderator?
Re: Who's the moderator?
Re: Who's the moderator?
Best way to send watch for service?
Who's the moderator?
 
Past numbers of COSC certs 1950s?
Good question !
 
Omegas in Singapore
Re: Omegas in Singapore
Re: Omegas in Singapore
Re: Omegas in Singapore
 
Seamaster winding with the crown *PIC*
Re: Seamaster winding with the crown
Re: Seamaster winding with the crown
Re: Seamaster winding with the crown
Re: Seamaster winding with the crown
 
Re: Warranty papers on a SMP
Always Keep The Boxes and Accessories..
 
Re: Poor Service
Re: Poor Service *LINK*
 
Re: That's discouraging John. Sorry to hear it.
Re: That's discouraging John. Sorry to hear it.
a thought
 
Have A Look Here... *LINK*
Thanks for the link
 
Interesting.... *pics*
 
I'd follow Turbinators advice
Re: I'd follow Turbinators advice
 
Thanks Derek,
 
Re: Whats the model number of this Omega?
 
First Omega experience..
Re: First Omega experience..
Re: First Omega experience..
Not everyone is the same ( thankfully )
My First Experience...
some people are not watch cultured
Re: First Omega experience..
Re: First Omega experience..
 
Re: COSC movement question
 
Re: What, this one?
Special clasp & caseback?
Re: Special clasp & caseback?
Re: Special clasp & caseback?
Re: Special clasp & caseback?
 
Omega...I mean horseshoe falls *PIC*
Re: Omega...I mean horseshoe falls
great Pic Jason !
Great Picture, Jason!! *NM*
 
Re: OMEGA SMP 225450
Re: OMEGA SMP 225450
 
Re: Motorcycle Vibrations...OK?
 
My 2 Cents...
Re: My 2 Cents...
 
Re: He Valve
 
Re: Pressure Test
 
Re: He Valve
Re: He Valve
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