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Caliber 2628
 
omega co-axial
 
omega co-axial
Re: omega co-axial
 
Occasional Wear
Re: Occasional Wear
 
Price of DeVille
4833.31.32 = $3,595; 4533.31.00 = $4,595 US MSRP
 
Introduction, New Purchases and *LINK*
Re: Introduction, New Purchases and
Re: Introduction, New Purchases and
 
Franken? *LINK*
 
Re: Vintage omega constallation
 
Re: Vintage omega constallation *NM*
 
Price Increase Update
My opinion on these price increases
Re: Price increases
I disagree with you for these reasons
Re: I disagree with you for these reasons
this leads back to my original point
Rolex has always been a conservative brand
Agree and disagree
Re: Price Increase Update
Yup, Basel Fair in April *LINK*
Re: Yup, Basel Fair in April
Re: Price Increase Update
SMT GMT Price Increase
Re: Price Increase Update
Re: Price Increase Update
 
Watch Thoughts...Long
Continuing your quest *LINK*
Re: Continuing your quest
Re: Continuing your quest
briefly, ... *LINK*
Have you looked at this one
Re: Have you looked at this one
Sure
thanks John *NM* *NM*
 
Omega Speedmaster or Tag Heuer Carrera
Re: Omega Speedmaster or Tag Heuer Carrera
 
Storing a Quartz Watch
Re: Storing a Quartz Watch
Thanks Joey, Cheers! *NM*
Actually...
 
Purchased limitied edition *PIC*
Beautiful! *LINK*
 
A little more info
 
Questions about first watch
Don't forget to appreciate the "process" here! *LINK*
Re: Questions about first watch
Some answers.
Re: Some answers.
 
Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Re: Maintenance in Canada for Omega Seamaster
Mine's just come back from Swatch
 
Bond Watch Joke ;-)
Another Chronocentric classic, if not exclusive! *LINK*
Re: Another Chronocentric classic, if not exclusiv
"Settling In Period" *LINK*
 
Pre-Bond Seamaster Case
Re: Pre-Bond Seamaster Case *LINK* *PIC*
Re: Pre-Bond Seamaster Case
 
Omega watch reviews on Epinions.com *LINK*
Omega was always close to Rolex
Georges, so do omega not manufacture anymore?.....
My answers
Re: My answers
Omega Movements
Does the coaxial has any serious feedback?
Re: Omega Movements
Re: Omega Movements
Re: Omega Movements
Re: Omega Movements
My answers
Re: My answers
Re: My answers
If you h ave seen vintage omega inhouse movements
Re: If you h ave seen vintage omega inhouse moveme
Rolex makes money .....
Re: Rolex makes money .....
some thaughts
Georges -what happened with the broad arrows ?
Re: Georges -what happened with the broad arrows ? *LINK*
Re: Georges- i have had a change of mind
you have my approval for a 321 ;)
Re: you have my approval for a 321 ;)
Omega 'closing in' on Rolex....
You bet'cha! *LINK*
Post Script *LINK*
Those are all Gray Market sites
 
Deville Co-Axial 35mm Chronograph
Yes, it's available in the US
Re: Yes, it's available in the US
 
Got My New Aqua Terra
Congratulations, but that's not big
Okay! Who's got the biggest ham hocks in here?
Re: Okay! Who's got the biggest ham hocks in here?
Congratulations
That's a good looking watch Jon *NM*
Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
Re: Good Job!!!!!
 
Vintage Omega, Rare Dial? *LINK*
I have it in my seamaster book
Re: I have it in my seamaster book
 
Please help - vintage Omega doesn't wind
Re: Please help - vintage Omega doesn't wind
 
Got my new watch!
Re: Got my new watch!
Right choice.
 
Few pics of my Speedy '57 Reissue. . .
Wonderful pictures
Thank you Jon. *NM*
Great to see you here, Kel! Love your backgrounds!
Thanks Chuck. . .
'Welcome Kel' check out the link to Nick's Perf's…
Yep, Nick is whom I bought the buffalo strap from.
Re: Yep, Nick is whom I bought the buffalo strap f
 
What is required in regulating a watch?
Re: Self regulating
Re: What is required in regulating a watch? *LINK*
Re: What is required in regulating a watch?
Re: What is required in regulating a watch?
 
Got my first non vintage today
Re: Got my first non vintage today
Lume
Re: Lume
Re: Lume *LINK*
Wow!!!
The AT is a very robust watch
Re: Got my first non vintage today
A few more pics
Re: A few more pics
Beautiful dial on that AT. Love the contrast. .
Beautiful AT!!!!
Re: Beautiful AT!!!!
Re: Beautiful AT!!!!
 
Bracelet sizes: Mid-sized Bond watches?
18mm *NM*
Models, numbers, sources--? *LINK*
Re: Models, numbers, sources--? *PIC*
Actually, GMT= 20mm and 120=18mm *NM*
That bracelet was for the GMT and Seamaster 120 *NM*
Agreed..... *PIC*
Check with your Authorized Dealer
 
wrist
 
2006 Torino Collection
Here's a link to my comments on TZ back in Nov... *LINK*
Not the one I would pick, but I'm not you. *LINK*
Re: Not the one I would pick, but I'm not you.
I just got my wife this, a 35mm Mens Model
Re: I just got my wife this, a 35mm Mens Model
 
How to remove caseback on Speedmaster 3513.30
 
Omega best price/Authorized Dealer
 
speedmaster GMT
 
what omega models have a display back?
Well, off the top of my head
Display backs / movements
Bond GMT and Co-Axial Chrono very different
Re: Bond GMT and Co-Axial Chrono very different
 
--->technical movement question
Re: --->technical movement question
 
Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
It's not a watch, it's a lifestyle *LINK*
Watch is a she?
More about "she"... *LINK*
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
$Cash only$. *NM*
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
Re: Buying Omegas
 
Strap for 2054.50
Re: Strap for 2054.50
Re: Strap for 2054.50
 
Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
Re: Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
Re: Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
Re: Caliber 1152 only winds in one direction
 
Where to Find Caliber 2500 A, B, C Designation?
Re: Where to Find Caliber 2500 A, B, C Designation
See pic. *LINK*
Thanks A LOT, Lucretius!!!! *NM*
Re: See pic.
 
How many places is the Serial Number Engraved?
 
A Speedmaster Bastard?
Re: A Speedmaster Bastard? *NM*
 
Buying in Europe, warranty issues
Re: Buying in Europe, warranty issues
Re: Buying in Europe, warranty issues
Re: Buying in Europe, warranty issues
 
Any recommendation for AD in Washington State
Check Your E-Mail Before Feb. 1st!!!! *NM*
Re: Any recommendation for AD in Washington State
Re: Any recommendation for AD in Washington State
Check Your E-Mail *NM*
Re: Check Your E-Mail
 
IWC watches in CT
Re: IWC watches in CT
Go to www.iwc.ch......
 
Omega Meister
 
Will OEM clasp work with other rubber straps?
Re: Will OEM clasp work with other rubber straps? *PIC*
 
Forgot to mention
 
Suspect Seamaster Bracelet revisited
1503 bracelet with 825 end links. . .
Re: 1503 bracelet with 825 end links. . .
Excellent research Ray. . .
Thank you so much for this update! *LINK*
 
Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
Re: Pendulum spins much more/faster than normal
 
A certain 0.25-second difference per minute *LINK*
Re: A certain 0.25-second difference per minute
 
Price Increase Confirmed
Congratulations
Price Increase
Re: Price Increase
Congratulations *LINK*
Re: Congratulations
Re: Congratulations
"The" interview question *LINK*
Re: "The" interview question
Not unlike the "test" before marriage *LINK*
Re: Congratulations
Re: Congratulations
Congratulations???
Broad Arrow...
congrats and wear it in good health
If that be the case.....
Thanks to All for the Well-Wishes!! *NM*
Re: Congratulations
 
Omega De Ville Ile de France
 
SMP GMT w/hirsch - one more time *LINK* *PIC*
does THIS work?? *NM* *LINK*
Yes it does *NM*
can't figure it out
Help with photo hosting
 
Next James Bond watch down to 3 possibilities *LINK*
Re: Next James Bond watch down to 3 possibilities
Corrected link *LINK*
Re: Corrected link
Will the 2254.50 go co-axial, too? *LINK*
2254.50 to be phased out, not upgraded.....
The Seamaster Pros that get the Co-Axial...
About that 2531.80 thing again *LINK*
Re: About that 2531.80 thing again
Re: About that 2531.80 thing again
 
Question on obtaining a new warranty card
Don't see how that's going to happen
Re: Don't see how that's going to happen
"Purchased at an Authorized Dealer"...
Re: "Purchased at an Authorized Dealer"...
I was issued a replacment warranty card
 
Ladies Constellation *PIC*
Nice Choice
Re: Nice Choice
Full Bar
 
Annual Price Rise 2006
Re: Annual Price Rise 2006
I'm told they will do away with the $X,X95 pricing
 
Wearing rubber ...
 
Re: seamaster 120
 
Until you see a 49mm Railmaster in person >>>
Re: Until you see a 49mm Railmaster in person >>>
Yea Baby!!
Outstanding PICS Keith! Pro quality! *NM* *NM*
Re: Yea Baby!!
My Wife refers to it as the Dinner Plate *NM*
Re: Until you see a 49mm Railmaster in person >>>
 
Automatic Watch Winder?
Re: Automatic Watch Winder?
Re: Automatic Watch Winder?
 
Effects of Temperature Change
NASA tests on speedmasters *LINK*
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Possible help *LINK*
Re: Possible help
Misunderstandings *LINK*
Thanks Joey
Re: Thanks Joey
Re: Thanks Joey
Re: Effects of Temperature Change *LINK*
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
61 days *LINK*
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change
Re: Effects of Temperature Change *NM*
 
Re: SKW-Anyone have any experiences with this comp
I bought a Speedy Auto from them . . .
 
watch won't wind
 
New Seamaster questions
Shortlist is emerging
Re: New Seamaster questions *LINK*
Re: New Seamaster questions
Re: New Seamaster questions *LINK*
Different Olympics, Different Design
Re: Different Olympics, Different Design
Looks like it
Re: Looks like it
Re: Looks like it *LINK*
Re: Looks like it
Re: New Seamaster questions
Re: New Seamaster questions
Thanks *NM*
 
Re: seamaster de ville ??
 
new addition to collection
Re: new addition to collection *PIC*
Re: new addition to collection
Same here.....well almost
Re: new addition to collection
Re: new addition to collection
 
SMP GMT w/hirsch *PIC*
sorry...try this *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
Me, too *LINK*
Re: Me, too
Bond definitely wears a 2541.80 on a strap *LINK*
Re: Bond definitely wears a 2541.80 on a strap
Re: SMP GMT w/hirsch
 
Pics of my new blue dial Speedie...
Re: Pics of my new blue dial Speedie...
 
Old Seamaster 176.007 pics (modem burninator!)
Re: Old Seamaster 176.007 pics (modem burninator!)
Re: Old Seamaster 176.007 pics (modem burninator!)
glad to see you there eptaz ;) *NM*
 
Does my SMP have a flaw? *PIC*
Re: Does my SMP have a flaw?
Re: Does my SMP have a flaw? *LINK*
 
SM300 (modem warning)
Looks fantastic. Great pics. Love the 1171 . . .
I hate that !!
More pictures
Thanks for the pics! *NM*
Re: SM300 (modem warning)
Feel free to belive/think so... *NM*
Re: Feel free to belive/think so...
Re: Feel free to belive/think so...
 
Do Omega's signed Crystals??
Yes, on Hesalite Crystals
Re: Yes, on Hesalite Crystals
I've never seen or heard that *NM*
 
Re: ID an older Seamaster? *NM* *PIC*
 
Questions on SeMP crown positions and watch sounds
Re: Questions on SeMP crown positions and watch so
 
Olympic Edition Speedmaster
Here's a link to some pics...
Re: Olympic Edition Speedmaster *NM*
 
Who had the webpage...
I know of a page covering the speedmaster
Re: I know of a page covering the speedmaster *LINK*
Don't you think it looks like this one..
 
Omega SIMS!!!! *LINK*
 
Ooooops I did it again !!
Congrats Steve
Cool watch steve
Thanks guys :-) *NM*
I hate it when that happens
 
I'm not sure...
 
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
 
This is a great thread...
Re: This is a great thread...
 
Constelation Accuracy
Re: Constelation Accuracy
Re: Constelation Accuracy
 
proper finish on early 1970s omega seamaster?
Not sure about the case but...
my advice
 
"Rumor" of Price Increase
Dollar up against Euro
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
 
A couple of thoughts from an "outsider"
Picture sites as geographically separate chapters…
Well said, Chuck
agree with you eptaz, Chuck said it all *NM*
Thanks for your thoughts Eric
Thank you, Keith
Much to Discuss On These Points
 
Re: Further thoughts on the 1610-930 bracelet
 
Can't be John... I was all over the map!
 
Deville Prestige Automatic
Re: Deville Prestige Automatic
 
Re: A couple of thoughts...
 
Re: Opinions Sought...
 
I just noticed
Hi Jon !!
Thanks Jon. A picture or two for reference
A burger like that will make your Omega tight!! *NM*
Haven't had one in 9+ months
Re: Haven't had one in 9+ months
Re: Haven't had one in 9+ months
I think your notions of California are misguided
Re: I think your notions of California are misguid
You're talking about Texas, aren't you?? *NM*
Re: Thanks Jon. A picture or two for reference
Re: Thanks Jon. A picture or two for reference
Stop making me hungry!!!...
 
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
Re: How centred is your date?
 
Re: Omega Sim *LINK*
That's It...Thanks!!!!!! *NM*
 
1945 30t2
Re: 1945 30t2
Re: 1945 30t2 *NM*
 
Next Bond watch to be a 4832.51.31? *LINK*
Re: Next Bond watch to be a 4832.51.31?
Re: Next Bond watch to be a 4832.51.31?
Don't forget Sean Connery *LINK*
Re: Don't forget Sean Connery
Re: Don't forget Sean Connery
 
"Diamonds Are Forever" *LINK*
Re: "Diamonds Are Forever"
 
SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos *LINK*
Cool Photos!!!
Re: SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos
Olympus SP-350 *LINK*
Re: SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos
Re: SeMPC 2254.50 and 2531.80 photos
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