The largest independent, non-commercial, consumer-oriented resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of fine wristwatches. Online since 1998.
Informational Websites ChronoMaddox -- the legacy of Chuck Maddox OnTheDash -- vintage Heuer website Zowie -- Omega information
Discussion Forums ChronoMaddox Forum Heuer Forum Omega Forum
Counterfeit Watchers ChronoTools Forum ChronoTrader Forum

zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Opened July 1999, zOwie is the Internet's first and longest running discussion forum dedicated to Omega brand watches.

Feel free to discuss pricing and specific dealers. But 'for sale' postings, commercial solicitation and ads are not allowed. Full archive of all messages is accessible through options in the Search and Preferences features. Privacy, policies and administrivia are covered in the Terms of Use.

For the answer to the NUMBER #1 most frequently asked question here--for details or value of a specific older Omega watch you have--go to: Tell Me About My Omega. Learn more about How To Include Photos and HTML In Your Postings. To contact someone with a question not relevant to other readers of the forum, please click on their email address and contact them privately.

that's helpful, but........
In Response To: Re: coaxial 2500 movement ()

: As long as the movement works the way it is
: advertised, then I wouldn't worry. I haven't
: wound any Omegas, so I don't know if I can
: be much help to you.

: I'd think that since the watch is new, that the
: stiffness should settle down after a while.
: earlier (I mean WAY earlier) in the 2500
: caliber lifespan, there were some issues
: about lack of lubrication on new Omegas.....
: But that should be fixed by now....... I
: hope.

: If the crown is EXTREMELY tight, then you may
: want to have the dealer look it over for
: you.

: Good luck.

thanks for the advice, but i noticed the stiffness when i was setting the time, not winding it, so any information anyone has on that would be helpful.

Current Position
Chronocentric and zOwie site design and contents (c) Copyright 1998-2005, Derek Ziglar; Copyright 2005-2008, Jeffrey M. Stein. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the terms of use. CONTACT | TERMS OF USE | TRANSLATE