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Quartz Watches
 
scan req: speedy sapphire sandwich caseback/movt > *PIC*
 
Watch Winders
Russ from Houston posted that Steinmart had... *LINK*
One Suggestion...
 
unknown omega
Re: unknown omega
Re: unknown omega
Re: unknown omega
 
18 seconds fast
Re: 18 seconds fast
This Is Why....
Good Math!
Re: This Is Why....
Re: 18 seconds fast
Re: 18 seconds fast
+18 seconds since Daylight Savings Time?
 
Internet AD?
I should probably rephrase that...
check your email :-)
 
Authenticity....
 
need advice *LINK*
Re: need advice *PIC*
Some thoughts about the watch on eBay...
Re: Some thoughts about the watch on eBay...
Re: need advice
 
New watch site started *LINK*
 
Fake?? *LINK*
Re: Fake??
Looks OK....
Re: Fake??
I don't know.
 
The SMP 2254.50 Is Back from New Jersey...
Re: The SMP 2254.50 Is Back from New Jersey...
I'm glad to read this John.
I Agree, Steve...
I'm having Secaucus problems, too
looks like NJ is a second Lancaster
 
Omega Seamaster 1000m(ST. 166.0093)
Tough one.
Re: Tough one.
 
AD Referral: Chicago?
Re: AD Referral: Chicago?
Re: UAD Referral: Chicago?
People should know by now I rarely sell anything.
Re: People should know by now I rarely sell anythi
 
scratches
It depends...
Re: scratches
Re: scratches
 
Those Rattrapantes Just Get Cheaper and Cheaper... *LINK*
Re: Those Rattrapantes Just Get Cheaper and Cheape
Re: Those Rattrapantes Just Get Cheaper and Cheape
Re: Those Rattrapantes Just Get Cheaper and Cheape
 
Seamaster mid-size
Re: Seamaster mid-size
Re: Seamaster mid-size
To chime in
Re: To chime in
Re: Seamaster mid-size
Re: Seamaster mid-size *PIC*
Re: Seamaster mid-size
Re: Seamaster mid-size *LINK*
Mid-size PO vs. Full-size SMP
Pictures... *LINK*
Re: Mid-size PO vs. Full-size SMP
Re: Mid-size PO vs. Full-size SMP
Re: Mid-size PO vs. Full-size SMP
Re: Seamaster mid-size
Re: Seamaster mid-size
Re: Seamaster mid-size
 
Casino Royale Script Details... *LINK*
Thanks John *NM*
 
Seamaster Authenticity *PIC*
Re: Seamaster Authenticity *PIC*
Fake
Re: Fake
Re: Fake
Re: Fake
Re: Fake
Re: Fake
Re: Fake
Re: Fake *LINK*
Re: Fake
I Take It Back....
Looks Genuine to Me...
Helium Valve
Re: Helium Valve *LINK*
Re: Helium Valve
Re: Helium Valve
 
Cost to restore will? *LINK*
Re: Cost to restore will?
Re: Cost to restore will?
Thanks John
 
Seamaster/Geneve? *LINK*
Very helpful. Thanks! *NM*
Looks OK to me..
Re: Looks OK to me..
Oooppps. well spotted Jason.
Sorry, I forgot to say...
looks in very good condition *NM*
Re: My "new" Seamaster/Glass back query
Re: My "new" Seamaster/Glass back query
 
inheirted solid gold omega constellation
Re: inherited solid gold omega constellation
 
Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
Thanks for the replies guys !! *NM*
Re: Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
Re: Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
Keith's Pics of his DeVille Chrono...
Small Collection
Re: Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
Fan or Collector
I'm With You, Jason...
How long, John, ...
About 3 and a Half Years...
Re: About 3 and a Half Years...
Definately a FAN.....
Re: Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
Re: Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
Re: Are you an Omega fan or collector ?
This is the best Tutorial that I have seen
Scratches
Re: Scratches
How I am seeing myself
Re: How I am seeing myself
 
Now I'm gutted... :-(
I am nost astonished by Ebay and more thaughts
Don't be knockin' patina, baby! =)
I guess we have to agree to disagree.
for you steve: bidjan's site and my response *LINK*
Um, they aren't Mark IV hands either...
 
Fake Omega???
Don't buy
Definitely Fake....
I wouldn't spend any money on it.
 
Anyone have...
 
Bond, James Bond...trailer *LINK*
I think 3 watches...
Re: I think 3 watches...
SMP for the Tuxedo Scenes
Re: Bond, James Bond...trailer *NM*
here are some pics...
Re: here are some pics...
Thanks for those Pictures, Steve!!!
Re: Bond, James Bond...trailer
 
NJ service incompetence/self-wind problem
Re: NJ service incompetence/self-wind problem
Is it just me or is NJ picking up where Lancaster…
I was sure about one thing
¿The song remains the same?
Re: ¿The song remains the same?
Re: ¿The song remains the same?
Re: ¿The song remains the same?
I agree with you John
Absolutely...
Re: ¿The song remains the same?
Re: ¿The song remains the same?
loos like switzerland has n00bs watchmaker as well
 
NEWS FLASH !! - Bond & Speedmaster linked...
Lol! *NM*
 
x 33 problems
 
Watch Servicing and Repair
Check Your E-Mail for my Watchmaker's Info. *NM*
Re: Check Your E-Mail for my Watchmaker's Info.
Info Sent. *NM*
 
seamaster 200m quartz reliablility
 
Turnaround time at Bienne?
46 days
Re: Turnaround time at Bienne?
 
My Ti SeMP finally tripped a metal detector
Wot ? No Pics ?
Okay, you asked for it...
That's not fair !!
Re: That's not fair !!
Re: My Ti SeMP finally tripped a metal detector
 
AD in California, and lightest Seamaster?
Re: AD in California, and lightest Seamaster?
Re: AD in California, and lightest Seamaster? *LINK*
Re: AD in California, and lightest Seamaster?
 
Re: Winder
No Danger of That
 
Re: Digital camera choice
 
3570.50 scratch free hesalite crystal
my sapphire sandwich. (2pics)
Re: my sapphire sandwich. (2pics)
Nice Speedmaster! *NM*
Re: my sapphire sandwich. (2pics)
Re: my sapphire sandwich. (2pics)
Re: my sapphire sandwich. (2pics)
Re: my sapphire sandwich. (2pics)
Hesalite does scratch easily...
Re: Hesalite does scratch easily...
Re: Hesalite does scratch easily...
a review if you haven't read it *LINK*
Re: a review if you haven't read it
Re: a review if you haven't read it
 
Magnetism
Re: Magnetism
Re: Magnetism
Re: Carbontime
interesting stuff and some thaughts
Interesting stuff alright *NM*
Re: Carbontime
Re: Service cost
more precisions
Thanks Georges *NM*
 
AD referral please
Re: AD referral please
Thanks for all responses. *NM* *NM*
 
Nikon Coolpix ( like Chuck )
 
I missed the 72 hr window...
Re: I missed the 72 hr window...
Re: I missed the 72 hr window...
 
Omega f300 accuracy
That's what Omega claimed..
A passing comment or two
Thanks Steve
Re: That's what Omega claimed..
 
Anybody here have a copy of the OMEGA SAGA book?..
I do... sorry.
 
DeVille GMT & DeVille Power Reserve
Re: DeVille GMT & DeVille Power Reserve
Re: DeVille GMT & DeVille Power Reserve
Re: DeVille GMT & DeVille Power Reserve
 
Grey market Omega triple date *PIC*
Re: Grey market Omega triple date
Re: Gray market Omega triple date
Re: Gray market Omega triple date
Re: Gray market Omega triple date
Re: Gray market Omega triple date
Re: Gray market Omega triple date
Re: Gray market Omega triple date
I had the back opened up *PIC*
Re: I had the back opened up
Re: I had the back opened up
Re: I had the back opened up
Thanks to all.
 
go for it, you won't regret it *NM*
 
I use a Nikon CoolPix 995 which is about a 3-4 yo.
Excellent pictures Chuck *NM*
 
Buy it, Bernie, it's a clean looking piece! *NM*
 
Re: Springbar question
Thanks teeritz *NM*
 
Plexiglas vs. Sapphire Crystal
my 2 cents worth...
Re: Plexiglas vs. Sapphire Crystal *LINK*
Re: Plexiglas vs. Sapphire Crystal
I agree with....
Go Sapphire...
more precisions
Re: Plexiglas vs. Sapphire Crystal
 
A rather stupid ???
Yes & No
Not a stupid Q at all...
Re: A rather stupid ???
 
Omega Ambassadors
Re: Omega Ambassadors
 
Old vs new Omega case numbers
 
Omega discontinuing 2531.80
Re: Omega discontinuing 2531.80
 
Ultra-tight bezel
Re: Ultra-tight bezel
try water.
Here's one possible solution...
Chuck, I have two other solution
Re: Ultra-tight bezel
Re: Ultra-tight bezel
 
Re: Take two speedies and call me in the morning *NM*
Re: Take two speedies and call me in the morning
 
Re: Omega AD in Washington DC
 
That's normal on some models
 
some thaughts
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