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45mm PO STRAP
Re: 45mm PO STRAP
 
Co-Axial Movement
 
Grail speedie lost...
The Grail seemingly demands sacrifice...
Ouch!
Revenge of the Heuer Gods ? ? ?
sorry to hear your loss :(
 
dealer recommendation
Re: dealer recommendation
Check Your E-Mail for my Referral. *NM*
Re: Check Your E-Mail for my Referral.
 
U S Service Pricing
Re: U S Service Pricing
Re: U S Service Pricing *LINK*
Re: U S Service Pricing
Re: U S Service Pricing
 
Beware, "new" style deployant clasp for dive strap
I have had one of these straps for 4 months now...
Re: Beware, "new" style deployant clasp for dive s *PIC*
Re: Beware, "new" style deployant clasp for dive s
Re: Beware, "new" style deployant clasp for dive s *PIC*
More Pics and Links *PIC*
 
Lube bezel?
DON'T DO IT!!!!!
 
As a general rule....
Re: As a general rule....
depens of which movements you talk about
More specific....
Re: More specific....
Re: More specific....
Re: More specific....
Thank you very much Georges!!!! *NM*
Re: More specific....
downhill mountain biking or cross country
My guess is that George meant the parts and also
Follow-Up Question
more rolex *LINK*
Thanks, Georges. *NM*
 
Price of Used Speedmaster Olympic
Re: Price of Used Speedmaster Olympic
 
Lemania 5100 Question
I count at least three question_s_...
Thank you very much.
Here is an example of an Orfina signed rotor...
good job chuck ;) a small precision
Thank you. Not looking for 1045 at the moment but
Thanx in advance for any answers. *NM*
 
Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
Re: Motorcycles and watches
 
cost of ownership
Re: cost of ownership
Re: cost of ownership
Re: cost of ownership
Re: cost of ownership
Re: cost of ownership
Re: cost of ownership
It's DENNIS,.... James!!! *NM*
Re: cost of ownership
 
Update on Wife and PO
New clients for Dell Deaton, Negotiator *NM*
Bad timing, right before Valentine's Day *NM*
You gotta think BIGGER !!
Re: You gotta think BIGGER !!
Re: Update on Wife and PO
Re: Update on Wife and PO
Re: Update on Wife and PO
She got a watch for valentines
 
How Stuff Works: Olympic Timing... *LINK*
thanks for sharing chuck
 
Re: True Amateurs or Crooks vs True professionnals
ad are the safest way to buy
 
Diver extension clasp
Re: Diver extension clasp
Re: Diver extension clasp
Re: Diver extension clasp
 
Chrono-Quartz
Re: Chrono-Quartz
Re: Chrono-Quartz
It was a pleasure! *NM*
 
PO where to buy bracelet online
Re: Link to online Omega Parts *NM* *LINK*
Re: PO where to buy bracelet online
Why online?
 
Rolex advertising during olympics?
I saw an Omega ad during the Olympics
Good to hear that
Re: Good to hear that
 
Dubai?
Re: Dubai?
Re: Dubai?
 
A Few of My Favorite Things *PIC*
Re: A Few of My Favorite Things *LINK*
Great watch Robert, EVERYONE PLEASE READ THIS !!
Daniel Craig
Re: Daniel Craig
Please allow me to clarify, expand & explain my …
Understood and Accepted...
Fair enough...
Re: Fair enough...
Re: Fair enough...
Re: Fair enough...
I don't have a sheep, but....
Re: I don't have a sheep, but....
Re: I don't have a sheep, but....
Permaculture???
ok fair enough thanks for making things clear *NM*
Re: A Few of My Favorite Things
Re: A Few of My Favorite Things
To clarify only
Beware from Canada
Re: Beware from Canada
 
Re: Anyone make the switch from Sub to Planet O...
Check Your E-Mail. *NM*
 
Planet Ocean
Re: Planet Ocean
Re: Planet Ocean
Re: Planet Ocean
 
Re: Discounts from AD's
 
My latest group picture
Dreamy.....
Very sweet ! so what's next ?
No plans so far Steve
You Have Amassed a Fine Collection in Only a Year! *NM*
a great groupshot;) thanks for sharing *NM*
A very nice spread Jon! Thanks for sharing! *NM*
 
Time for service
Re: Time for service
 
Nice Pics of a Bond GMT... *LINK*
Re: Nice Pics of a Bond GMT...
Re: Nice Pics of a Bond GMT...
Good Luck!!!!! *NM*
 
Gotcha!! *LINK*
 
1045 Speedmaster Mooncase sells cheap in eBay
Lucky buyer!
Well spotted Eric.
Re: Well spotted Eric.
the grail for a very low price
 
Just an FYI on Ltd. Ed. Olympic Speedys...
 
off topic:problems to see message posted
I have found your messages Georges.
ok thanks for the note
Re: ok thanks for the note
I'm not noticing any problem
ok I will keep you informed
 
frustrated
Re: frustrated
Sorry to hear that.
Overhaul...
some thaughts & a question to everyone
Reply to ETA Failure Question
 
NEW PO
Re: NEW PO
Re: NEW PO
Re: NEW PO *LINK*
Diver extension
 
New "Bond" watch
Re: New "Bond" watch
Re: New "Bond" watch
Omega has always done that
Re: Omega has always done that
Will be interesting to see Keith
I hear again...
Interesting
Sams Club days might be over?
Omega Advertisements in the US
Re: Omega Advertisements in the US
Re: Omega Advertisements in the US
Omega Ads
 
exact color of blue dial
Re: exact color of blue dial
Re: Ken, I guarantee you'll continue to like that
Dial colors (blue) *NM*
 
Bracelet Adjustment
Re: Bracelet Adjustment *LINK*
Re: Bracelet Adjustment
Re: Bracelet Adjustment
Re: Bracelet Adjustment
 
Speedmaster Chronograph
 
Re: most popular Speedmaster
Re: most popular Speedmaster *LINK*
 
Omega regulation in NYC?
 
Watch (case) sizes
Check your email *NM*
Re: Watch (case) sizes
 
Quartz Accuracy
Re: Quartz Accuracy
Re: Quartz Accuracy *NM*
 
Questions about a speedy day/date
Re: Questions about a speedy day/date
Re: Questions about a speedy day/date
 
speedy pro winding question
my opinion...
 
Re: X-33 Movement Photos
Re: X-33 Movement Photos
Re: X-33 Movement Photos
Re: X-33 Movement Photos
 
Planet Ocean Bracelet
Re: Planet Ocean Bracelet *LINK*
 
FIRST OMEGA
Re: FIRST OMEGA
 
Re: Manual Winding
 
Planet Ocean back in the lead for 007's wrist... *LINK* *PIC*
Pre Bond PO
Re: Planet Ocean back in the lead for 007's wrist. *NM*
Good!!!!
... and a nod to Dell from MI6! Congrats *NM*
Thank you *PIC*
 
Thx -> Steve Jayes & Bryan Hill
Re: Thx -> Steve Jayes & Bryan Hill
 
How do you date a Speedy Pro?
Buy it flowers ?.. :-) ... Here's some Info.
make sure its on the wrist of a lovely lady ?
go to the omega website ....
 
PO model #
2200.50.00 is Black 45.5mm on Bracelet. *NM*
Re: PO model #
CajunMike is right about the Model # *NM*
 
FITTING A BRACELET??
Re: FITTING A BRACELET??
 
Jorge Merino: "INDUSTRY NEWS Omega Olympic Ad's
Ah, memories *PIC*
Of all the olympics, I think Lillihammer and ...
Re: Of all the olympics, I think Lillihammer and .
Serves me right for not checking...
 
176.0014 revisited..
Did you send it to Bienna? *NM*
No, my watchmaker did the work *NM*
Sweet!!!!! *NM*
I like this one better than the 7750 speedies
Re: I like this one better than the 7750 speedies
 
Omega Cal 1030 'fastbeat'
more on the 1030 *LINK*
 
How many links in a speedy bracelet?
Re: How many links in a speedy bracelet?
Re: How many links in a speedy bracelet?
Re: How many links in a speedy bracelet?
 
Straps
Self: Bergeon Springbar Tool (Otto Frei) *LINK* *PIC*
Re: Self: Bergeon Springbar Tool (Otto Frei)
Re: Self: Bergeon Springbar Tool (Otto Frei)
When IS it okay to scratch your Omega? *PIC*
 
Curiousity... *LINK*
Dude.....
erotica *PIC*
Agreed...
Re: Dude.....
Re: Dude..... *LINK*
Re: Dude.....
You're Right about that!!!! *NM*
Remember how Al lost his finger tip? *LINK* *PIC*
Lost....
Concur, but
 
Omega removed 007 DeVille reference this morning! *LINK* *PIC*
Update *PIC*
Huh! I checked it Tuesday morning, and could only
Process of elimination *PIC*
Re: Omega removed 007 DeVille reference this morni
Now there's a thought.... *PIC*
 
Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Scott I modified your post slightly
Re: Scott I modified your post slightly
Re: Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Re: Referral Feedback
Check Your E-Mail for my Referral. *NM*
 
Buddy Holly's Omega Up For Auction... *LINK*
 
Re: Help ID this old Seamaster
 
Buying Speedmaster Day-date
Check Your E-Mail for a Dealer Referral. *NM*
 
Seamaster quartz second hand
listen to what I have to tell you very carefully
This has already been discussed.
Re: Seamaster quartz second hand
Enough Is Enough!!!!
Re: Enough Is Enough!!!!
Re: Enough Is Enough!!!!
please allow me to quote you..
Re: Enough Is Enough!!!!
The FINAL Solution....
Re: The FINAL Solution....
Ha ha ha!!!!!!
Re:Marcus
Re:Marcus
 
Bond rumor: In a conversation with a local AD *PIC*
Re: Bond rumor: In a conversation with a local AD
Oh, well I never actually finished watching a
I wouldn't worry too much...
Ah,-- Mr. Timothy Dalton *PIC*
Re: Bond rumor: In a conversation with a local AD *LINK* *PIC*
Makes a certain sense. However, believe it or not
Re: Makes a certain sense. However, believe it or
What we know about "Casino Royale" *PIC*
Re: What we know about "Casino Royale"
Omega's "disgraceful public relations bungle" *PIC*
Well no athlete here, and no panache, but I
Don't sell yourself short *PIC*
Re: Omega's "disgraceful public relations bungle"
 
Problem with limited edition speedmaster
 
A.R. coating
Omega Polywipe Cloth *LINK* *PIC*
Re: A.R. coating
 
Loose bezel?
Re: UPDATE
Thanks For The Update - Glad The Watch Is Fixed!! *NM*
Re: Loose bezel?
Clarification *PIC*
Many thanks friends..
Thank YOU *PIC*
Depends on how closely you look *PIC*
Re: Loose bezel?
my seamaster doesnt move...
Re: my seamaster doesnt move... *NM*
Mine does, & it's just been serviced
Re: Mine does, & it's just been serviced
Re: Mine does, & it's just been serviced
 
Knock Knock
Cute!! *NM*
Hi Keith
Kathryn is 10 *NM*
 
Omega Blue Sharkskin Strap - Still Around?
Try Ofrei *LINK*
Re: Omega Blue Sharkskin Strap - Still Around? *LINK*
Better suggestion *LINK* *PIC*
Re: Better suggestion
Bond on Strap... *LINK* *PIC*
 
WOW !! here's an usual speedmaster advert...
Interesting....
thanks for sharing steve *NM*
Reverse prescience??
Cool advert, and movie shows amazing prescience. *NM*
Wow, that's amazing. *NM*
 
Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal
Re: Seamster Crystal *NM*
 
New arrival. Black dialed Geneve
That's amazing! *NM*
great watch Jon
Thanks Georges
Gorgeous....
Wow ! that IS pretty. Nice one *NM*
That's a beautiful watch Jon. Congratulations. *NM*
 
Bond SMP repaired
G-forces *PIC*
Re: G-forces
Very helpful *PIC*
Some Additional Info...
And Some More....
Re: G-forces
Delving deeper. *PIC*
My basic understanding of G-forces.
Re: My basic understanding of G-forces.
Re: My basic understanding of G-forces.
Returning to the fixed variable *PIC*
Great Explanation, Sam...
Re: Great Explanation, Sam...
Re: Great Explanation, Sam...
Re: Great Explanation, Sam...
Correction...
Correction to Correction....
C to C to C....
Touche!!
Re: Correction to Correction....
One Word....
Re: One Word....
Re: One Word....
Re: One Word....
Agreed! *NM*
Good news.
Re: Bond SMP repaired
 
cal.266?
the 30t2 are the best handwound movements ever
Some Info
?
Hi Derek, thanks for that..
 
How about this AT? *LINK*
Go here... *LINK*
Thanks John....
Actually, there's a problem.....
Fake!
Re: Fake!
Re: Fake!
Yes, it should....
spoof@ebay.com
 
Georges? Chuck? Fake Seamaster? *LINK* *PIC*
Thank you BillyBoy, Chuck, Jon, and Georges! *NM*
doesn't look fake for me but redialed
Re: doesn't look fake for me but redialed
Re: Georges? Chuck? Fake Seamaster?
Refinished dial
Thanks.... Anyone else???
Sorry, I don't know non-chronos. *NM*
Re: Sorry, I don't know non-chronos.
 
Re: As Much As I Hate To Admit This...
 
Relieving some WIS boredom!
I bet your wife picked the strap...
Re: Sea3
Re: Relieving some WIS boredom!
No, I'm 2,500 miles west of you >>
Re: No, I'm 2,500 miles west of you >>
Re: Relieving some WIS boredom!
Dave, that looks good
Spectacular! *PIC*
It's a 'Di-Modell' waterproof calfskin >>>
Dave, you might want to try...
Re: It's a 'Di-Modell' waterproof calfskin >>>
I'm a bracelet guy myself actually >>
 
Re: Am I blind?
 
James Bond website speculates: DeVille for 007 *PIC*
What if it's not the 4832.51.31 DeVille? *PIC*
A time line perspective
I Forgot About That Photo, Ray...
Re: I Forgot About That Photo, Ray...
exactly
Why all the fuss? *PIC*
Re: Why all the fuss?
acknowledged *PIC*
Re: Why all the fuss?
No thanks *PIC*
Re: What if it's not the 4832.51.31 DeVille?
Actually, false advertising is an FTC matter
Re: Actually, false advertising is an FTC matter
Re: Actually, false advertising is an FTC matter *LINK*
Here is my thoughts on this
Re: Here is my thoughts on this
Re: Here is my thoughts on this *PIC*
No friggin' way! *PIC*
Re: No friggin' way!
Re: No friggin' way!
This close: > *PIC*
Re: This close: >
Re: This close: >
Re: No friggin' way! *PIC*
and another *NM* *PIC*
"Pierce Brosnans choice"- my two pence / cents
Response from MI6 (leading James Bond) Forum *PIC*
Re: James Bond website speculates: DeVille for 007
Okay, so what "IS" he wearing? *PIC*
Re: Okay, so what "IS" he wearing?
I Wish I Knew!!!!
Re: I Wish I Knew!!!!
Well said! *NM*
Re: I Wish I Knew!!!!
Re: I Wish I Knew!!!!
 
In Looking at the Price Increases...
Well, if it's the new 007 watch.... *PIC*
 
Re: As Much As I Hate..... (Question for John)
Check Your E-Mail for my Referral...
 
First photograph of "Casino Royale" Bond watch? *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
Just Read This Today...
Re: Just Read This Today... *LINK* *PIC*
Something is rotten in Switzerland, methinks...
You and me, both *PIC*
PO??
Re: First photograph of "Casino Royale" Bond watch
 
Anyone recall "old" pricing--? *PIC*
Re: Anyone recall "old" pricing--?
Thank you *NM* *PIC*
 
From the MI6.com website:
See my comments to MI6 website *LINK* *PIC*
 
Re: Planet Ocean Accuracy re-visited
Re: Planet Ocean Accuracy re-visited
Mine has been fairly consistent since I rec'd in
Re: Mine has been fairly consistent since I rec'd
 
AT pictures
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