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New Speedmaster Co-Axial Rattrapante *LINK*
Re: New Speedmaster Co-Axial Rattrapante
 
Omega papers
Re: Omega papers
 
Seamaster Second Hand
Re: Seamaster Second Hand
You Need A New Battery....
Re: You Need A New Battery....
 
dial luminescence?
Re: dial luminescence?
 
What is the value of this watch? *PIC*
$1400 - $1500 One of the prettiest SeMPs IMO *NM*
 
What kind of seamaster is this??? *PIC*
 
Anyone have this Seamaster?
Re: Anyone have this Seamaster?
 
winder
Re: winder
Re: winder
Re: winder
Re: winder
 
New Bond Limited Edition Watch *LINK*
Stop this bad joke - where's the real Bond LE? *NM*
Re: New Bond Limited Edition Watch
Re: New Bond Limited Edition Watch
another bad decision from OMEGA
Yuck!
I Think I Figured It Out...
 
New Planet Ocean Chronographs Annonced *NM* *LINK*
Here is my conversational sized reply to Jorge...
Nice!!!!
are the problems on the 33xx solved?
Dunno...
 
“… 1970s (The Decade That Taste Forgot)”
Well musically anyway, Jesus wept! *NM*
1970-84 era was better than the 1985-2000 eta era
Re: 1970-84 era was better than the 1985-2000 eta
a great debate in perspective
Two quickies in reply...
Right ! That's it !!
Zeppelin agreed, but what did you do >>>
Rush !!! *NM*
WOW, you guys are old! lol! Back then I was
You think THAT's old???
 
Pre-Bond questions
Re: Pre-Bond questions *LINK*
Re: Pre-Bond questions
Re: Pre-Bond questions
Re: Pre-Bond questions - *LINK*
Sorry for the delay....
Thanks Steve
 
1965 Speedmaster FS on Timezone
Re: 1965 Speedmaster FS on Timezone *LINK*
some advice.
Re: some advice.
 
Gaudy Seamasters revisited
Thanks Steve!!!! *NM*
 
Speedmaster second hand jerky
That doesn't sound right
 
What was your first Omega ?
I'm sure you all have heard this one before...
Yep.... But glad to hear it again! *NM*
Bond SMP 2531.80 *NM*
SMP 2531.80 *NM*
Re: What was your first Omega ?
My first and still have it! *PIC*
Same watch I had!
Re: What was your first Omega ?
Re: What was your first Omega ?
Re: What was your first Omega ?
Re: What was your first Omega ?
I just have 7 Omegas
Re: I just have 7 Omegas
Re: I just have 7 Omegas
 
Bond SMP Chronograph
Re: Bond SMP Chronograph
 
Bond SMP Co-Axial GMT
Re: Bond SMP Co-Axial GMT
Re: Bond SMP Co-Axial GMT
 
Should I bid on this? *LINK*
Re: Should I bid on this?
 
Re: 35mm DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph St Moritz
Case is Stainless Steel
 
AD's in Mass or NH
Not in New England, but a VERY trusted source
Re: AD's in Mass or NH
 
Attention Golfers and shooters
Re: Attention Golfers and shooters
Not according to these adverts
Re: Not according to these adverts
Re: Attention Golfers and shooters
Re: Attention Golfers and shooters
Re: Attention Golfers and shooters
Re: Attention Golfers and shooters
 
Well, I've done it again! *PIC*
I hate it when that happens. Congratulations. *NM*
What's wrong with that watch, then?
I should have been more clear >>>
I hope your love life is more stable than this!! *NM*
Re: Will you be selling it at Chrono Trader? :-) *NM*
Re: I should have been more clear >>>
sweepstake/competition ?
What would you know 'strap-boy'?
hey, lemme know next time you're in Europe...
 
Buying an Omega
check email for a great dealer *NM*
Re: Buying an Omega
 
Is my omega moon phase functioning correctly ?
 
JFK's Omega
Follow the link... *LINK* *PIC*
 
Moon Watch Question
Moon Watch Thoughts
Take it back
 
question: what do papers mean?
Come on, no papers on ebay? Youre kidding
 
It's sad really...
my thaughts on the bay in general
here's a comparison picture..
No, Steve, I think this model's trying vainly to…
Ahh...
Re: Ahh...
You can do something....
Re: Chucks' School of Fakes
Re: Chucks' School of Fakes
Here it is...
Re: It's sad really...
Take a good look at the pictures, and tell us...
Re: Take a good look at the pictures, and tell us.
There is more, keep looking! *NM*
This looks WORSE than SS w/BLT!!!
There's more! Keep looking! *NM*
Re: Steve here is a new contest!
Re: Steve here is a new contest!
Re: Steve here is a new contest!
Re: Steve here is a new contest!
Re: Steve here is a new contest!
One more thing...
 
Omega Constellation Bezel Question
 
Pro Seamaster Skeleton Back?
Seamaster Pro James Bond Co-Axial GMT?
 
Experimental Accuracy Chart
Re: Experimental Accuracy Chart
Experimental Accuracy Chart Update
 
Father and Son Omegas *LINK*
great pictue Robert.
Nice shot and nicer message! *NM*
 
Got my second omega today...
Wow !! that is amazing
Re: Wow !! that is amazing
here's a catalogue picture
Free is good...
Very Cool!! I'm Jealous.. *NM*
What a Find!!! Congrats!!! *NM*
great find and my advice
 
Bahnhof is German, his sentence was either >
Re: Bahnhof is German, his sentence was either >
Hi R-J , good to see you here.
 
Seamaster Pro question... *LINK*
Re: Seamaster Pro question...
 
Vintage Seamaster *LINK*
Re: Vintage Seamaster
Re: Vintage Seamaster - coloured dials?
Re: Vintage Seamaster - coloured dials?
Re: Thanks! NM *NM*
 
DUGENA
Re: DUGENA
Re: DUGENA
 
Not an Omega, but......... *NM* *LINK*
 
Re: john can i get your AD referral.
 
Chrono Comparison Rolex vs F.Piguet vs Zenith EP
differences and qualities *LINK*
Re: Chrono Comparison Rolex vs F.Piguet vs Zenith
No, still recovering from wife's Connie
 
Omega dealers
also interested
Re: also interested
Ken & Kurt, check your email. *NM*
Re: Ken & Kurt, check your email.
Re: Ken & Kurt, check your email.
Re: Ken & Kurt, check your email.
done! *NM*
 
I NEED A CASE
an alternative
 
Omega AD in Canada
e-mail sent :-) *NM*
 
tick, tick, tick....
that's a loooooong 35 days, Steve
Yeh, but it's my own fault....
Geez - that is one beat up watch
Yeh.. I bought it cheap off the Bay...
Good Luck Steve!!! *NM*
Thanks Joey ! *NM*
 
Half link for a SM
Re: Half link for a SM
Re: Half link for a SM *LINK*
Re: Half link for a SM
Re: Half link for a SM
Re: Half link for a SM
Re: Half link for a SM
 
Re: 120M real size?
Re: 120M real size?
 
perpetual calendar - setting the date
Re: perpetual calendar - setting the date
That's useful Info... thanks
Re: That's useful Info... thanks
Re: perpetual calendar - setting the date *LINK*
Re: perpetual calendar - setting the date
 
Omega F300 movement replacement
Sorry, Valere, I agree with Billboy. Get an early
Re: Omega F300 movement replacement
Re: Omega F300 movement replacement
 
Need AD referral!
Re: Need AD referral!
Check Your E-Mail for My Referral. *NM*
ditto! *NM*
 
a sad goodbye ...
Do You have a source for the Gemini?
Re: Do You have a source for the Gemini?
I think it's a beautiful watch. *NM*
Re: I think it's a beautiful watch.
Re: a sad goodbye ...
Re: a sad goodbye ...
Re: a sad goodbye ...
 
lemania 5100
SomeThoughts...
Thanks for the insight...very helpful *NM*
Re: lemania 5100 *LINK*
Not forgetting Chuck's website too>>
 
Speedmaster serial and dial question
 
Re: Cosmic 2000
Why are you responding to six years old post? *NM*
Re: Why are you respondin g to six years old post?
 
Re: Cosmic 2000 *NM*
 
A Question of Navigation.....
A slight word of caution ...
Re: A slight word of caution ...
Sean's got it right
OK Sam....
Great photos, Seismic ! *NM*
Oh, I don't know ...
Re: Oh, I don't know ...
Re: A Question of Navigation.....
Re: A Question of Navigation.....
Thanks Sean.... *NM*
There's easier ways to start a fire here...
 
2296.80 help.
Re: 2296.80 help.
Re: 2296.80 help.
Re: 2296.80 help.
Re: 2296.80 help.
Caveat emptor!
Re: 2296.80 help.
Re: 2296.80 help.
listen to everyone..
 
Older Speedmaster bracelet question
Sounds good to me.
Just a hair slow
 
Is this too good to be true *LINK*
Re: Is this too good to be true
Re: Is this too good to be true
Re: Is this too good to be true
Re: Is this too good to be true
Re: Is this too good to be true
 
i am not astonished
 
My New Planet Ocean
Welcome back to the PO club
Re: Welcome back to the PO club
BIG Congrats!
Congrats John
Congrats.....Again!
Re: Congrats.....Again!
LoL!!! *NM*
Re: My New Planet Ocean
Re: My New Planet Ocean
Nice one, good for you John!! *NM*
 
Omega's "Official" Service Policy??
Re: Omega's "Official" Service Policy??
Re: Omega's "Official" Service Policy??
They've Flip/Flopped on it
Re: They've Flip/Flopped on it
Re: They've Flip/Flopped on it
You bet
THE OFFICIAL POLICY
Honestly that is great that they are willing to
flaky
 
Planet Ocean Rubber Strap
Try..... *LINK*
Re: Try.....
Re: PO takes 22mm strap...
 
Omega in Canada
Re: Omega in Canada
Re: Omega in Canada
Re: Omega in Canada
Re: Omega in Canada *LINK*
Re: Omega in Canada
 
looks fake to me
Re: looks fake to me *LINK*
 
Can you identify this Seamaster? *PIC*
Bullhead
Re: Bullhead
Seamaster Chronograph Ref.146.011-69 "BullHead"… *LINK*
Re: Seamaster Chronograph Ref.146.011-69 "BullHead
Re: Seamaster Chronograph Ref.146.011-69 "BullHead
I always liked the song "Wildwood Weed" myself...
At the bottom of Chuck's post
Re: Can you identify this Seamaster? *PIC*
Re: Can you identify this Seamaster? *PIC*
Re: Can you identify this Seamaster? *NM*
 
Have you ever bought a watch that you don't want ?
Re: Have you ever bought a watch that you don't wa
Yep, Last Christmas
Geez Keith!!!
LoL
Re: Yep, Last Christmas
Re: Yep, Last Christmas
Nope, but I've done the opposite
No
Re: Have you ever bought a watch that you don't wa
Re: Have you ever bought a watch that you don't wa
Re: Have you ever bought a watch that you don't wa
Re: Have you ever bought a watch that you don't wa
Agreed....
Re: Have you ever bought a watch that you don't wa
Good News ??
Smart Man!!! *NM*
 
I know what it is... na na na
 
Re: winding questions
Re: winding questions
Re: winding questions *NM*
Re: winding questions
Re: winding questions
Re: winding questions
Re: winding questions
Re: winding questions
My Mistake...
Re: winding questions *NM*
 
Re: Pivots
 
Re: Do the color on the bezels fade?
 
COLORS
 
Re: UK AD Referral Request/Recommendation
 
Re: Do the color on the bezels fade?
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