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Cannot find my speedmaster...
I think the number you can see...
It's there *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
 
Red gold omega bracelet?
 
Is this strange?
How do you really check watch accuracy? *LINK*
Not at all...
Re: Not at all...
On the watch winder...
 
seamaster bond edition
Re: seamaster bond edition *LINK*
Re: seamaster bond edition
Re: seamaster bond edition
Re: seamaster bond edition
I Should Add....
Given that John asked, .... *LINK*
 
Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
Re: Phosphors aren't very bright in my Speedmaster
 
Know anything about this watch?
more info on the watch
 
Remove older Seamaster movement from case?
 
Won $2500 in Vegas... need help buying a watch
OK....confused here....
No Need For Confusion....
Re: No Need For Confusion....
Check Your E-Mail. *NM*
Re: Won $2500 in Vegas... need help buying a watch
 
Resting a automatic
Re: Resting a automatic
 
Vintage worth refurbishing?
Re: Vintage worth refurbishing?
Always worth to refurbish vintage
Re: Always worth to refurbish vintage
more about the poljot 3133
Re: more about the poljot 3133
c.3301 vs c.1164
Re: c.3301 vs c.1164
Again, I can't make your decisions for you...
a movement debate I had with Chuck Maddox *LINK*
The Link Goes Back To The Homepage. *NM*
 
Speedmaster Reduced
 
Happy New Year - and some pictures
Nice to see you there Jon and happy new Year *NM*
And a happy one to you as well Georges *NM*
Re: Happy New Year - and some pictures
Re: Happy New Year - and some pictures
Re: Happy New Year - and some pictures
 
identify these
 
Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
Re: Omega tuning fork "Constellation Chronometer
 
Suspect Seamaster bracelet?
Here's what I know from my 2000 vs 2005 models *LINK*
Re: Suspect Seamaster bracelet?
Authenticity through bubble wrap
Re: Authenticity through bubble wrap
Further thoughts on the 1610-930 bracelet *LINK*
 
vintage omegas
welcome to the forum and some advice
Re: welcome to the forum and some advice
 
as the world turns
It's true! *NM*
I believe it
Re: as the world turns
No sudden stops
 
When that ball drops.... *LINK*
Here we drop a peach
Here in Orlando We Drop an Orange *NM*
Re: Here we drop a peach
Re: Here we drop a peach
 
3750.50
No such beast
Re: No such beast
Wife Loves her new Watch
 
Adjusted to.....
my answers
"Inside COSC" on TimeZone *LINK*
Thanks for the help Dell. *NM*
Thanks for the help Georges and Dell. *NM*
 
Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
What I want to see
Re: What I want to see
My answer
I like your idea about the helium relief valve...
Re: I like your idea about the helium relief valve
Re: I like your idea about the helium relief valve
automatic helium valve dive watches more info
Re: automatic helium valve dive watches more info
007 is interesting and yes I know you were joking
Re: Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
Re: Omega Improvements
Omega Improvements/2824/Breitling
criticism on calibre b17 is justified
Re: Omega Improvements/2824/Breitling
 
Observation of post Xmas
Re: Observation of post Xmas
The meaning of life, er, watch sales *LINK*
Re: Observation of post Xmas
Rolex is a manufacture Omega isn't a manufacture
 
Omega watch - Year made
If it's made before 1998....
 
What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today?
myota manufactures timex movements *NM*
This one is made in China *NM*
Re: What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today? *PIC*
Re: What are you wearing today?
Re: What are you wearing today?
Vintage Mark II Speedmaster *NM* *PIC*
Re: What are you wearing today?
What beater? *LINK*
Manual wind l.1873 Chrono used in Space...
speedmaster markIV today *NM*
Re: speedmaster markIV today
rolex oysterdate with cal 3035
No my watch is powered a 1040
Re: No my watch is powered a 1040
Re: No my watch is powered a 1040
was your watch ever redialed?
Re: was your watch ever redialed?
T stands for Tritium *NM*
 
Rumored problem w/ certain seamaster
Salesman would rather sell you from stock... *LINK*
Errata for previous post...
My final question on the topic.
It's your money, your decision...
Sorry for the typos and thanks for your input! *NM*
 
water and omega
Read on.... *LINK*
Re: water and omega *LINK*
Re: water and omega
Re: water and omega
Re: water and omega
Re: water and omega
 
hair in my omega
 
ID an older Seamaster?
 
validation of my omega
 
How long does it take movement to bed down?
A Lot is 30 to 45 seconds a night. *NM*
Re: A Lot is 30 to 45 seconds a night.
I'm leary of settling down *LINK*
Re: How long does it take movement to bed down?
Usually takes a few months
 
Need help setting my Speedmaster 3523.30
Your on track
But I am not, sorry
But I am not, sorry
Re: But I am not, sorry
Re: But I am not, sorry
 
I'm a guy with a small wrist (5.5" circumference).
Re: I'm a guy with a small wrist (5.5" circumferen
A 6.75" perspective *LINK*
Small Wrists
Re: I'm a guy with a small wrist (5.5" circumferen
Small wrist/Large hand
 
OMEGA TC-1 Watch
Here's a recent auction *NM* *LINK*
Here is an active auction...
 
Here are the kids *PIC*
Mine are better looking
Re: Here are the kids
You both have good looking kids *NM*
Re: Here are the kids
 
Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
Re: Scratch on crystal?
 
Bond bracelet question
Re: Bond bracelet question
 
sevicing
Re: sevicing *LINK*
 
Omega Ambassadors...
The 11/24 Stephen Urquhart interview *LINK*
Re: Omega Ambassadors...
Re: Omega Ambassadors...
If memory serves
 
Omega sells ratty panties??
There was a Split Seconds Speedmaster *LINK*
The Postman Honks Twice...
Re: The Postman Honks Twice...
Nothing at all like that, no missus here. *NM*
Re: Nothing at all like that, no missus here.
Re: The Postman Honks Twice...
Re: The Postman Honks Twice...
Also here *NM* *LINK*
Re: Also here *PIC*
more about the deville coax chrono rattrapante
Re: more about the deville coax chrono rattrapante
Will it come on a bracelet?
 
Anti-frankenstaining a dynamic *PIC*
Here's some examples...
 
What to do?
"Prepare two envelopes..."
Re: "Prepare two envelopes..."
Not from 1st hand experience, only drivebys. *NM*
Re: What to do?
Re: What to do?
Spouses and lovers--? *LINK*
Re: Spouses and lovers--?
Re: What to do?
Re: What to do?
Re: What to do?
Re: What to do?
Sad, but too, too true
Re: What to do?
Re: What to do?
Am I "on the job" here? *LINK*
Re: Am I "on the job" here?
Quid pro quo *LINK*
I was serious
Re: Quid pro quo
Rolling up our sleeves
Re: Rolling up our sleeves
Re: Rolling up our sleeves
Easy...
Dell has the idea
 
Vintage dealer
 
rolex watches
my advice
Let's try to keep discussions on Omega
Re: rolex watches
following suit....
 
updated my website *LINK*
Thanks ! I miss your website. It is unique *NM*
 
Will Omega Replace The Face? *LINK* *PIC*
How could anyone call that "Like New"??
Did you try Otto Frei? *LINK*
 
Good news/Bad news
More about movements
Re: More about movements
Agreements and disagreements
Compare and contrast...
my answer to you chuck
My thoughts in reply, Georges...
Re: Compare and contrast...
Re: Compare and contrast...
That post gave me memories, Chuck ;)
Re: Compare and contrast...
Wrap up...
Awesome Debate, Georges and Chuck!!! *NM*
Re: More about movements
Omega movments of the 50's-60'-70'ss
Re: More about movements
about universal
 
Top Selling Models of 2005???
I would guess 2541.80 would be in there *NM*
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Re: Top Selling Models of 2005???
Same here, same here.... *NM*
 
New Speedmaste Day-date
 
Help: Info on a (fake) seamaster? *PIC*
Re: Help: Info on a (fake) seamaster?
Re: Help: Info on a (fake) seamaster?
A picture of my Prebonds *NM* *PIC*
Re: A picture of my Prebonds
on the dial it is written 300m so
If I were John Rochowicz, I'd say
Re: If I were John Rochowicz, I'd say
Re: If I were John Rochowicz, I'd say
never seen this one before.
 
Rotor sound in seamaster
Yes, it's normal. *NM*
 
Authorized Dealer
Re: Authorized Dealer
 
Did anyone switch today? ... and if so, why?
Black SMP to Bond *PIC*
Those are my brothers, too! *LINK*
I also have the parents of the 300m SMP's *NM* *PIC*
 
free accuracy tracking spreadsheet.
 
Repair/service of Omega Seamaster
a qualified local watchmaker or bienne are
Secaucus
I've sent all my Warranty work to Bienne
 
An Omega in the land of Seiko
Inspirational!
 
Got my BOND GMT... First impressions...
Using your Treo to check time
Re: Using your Treo to check time
It does "depend" -- on a lot of things *LINK*
Re: Got my BOND GMT... First impressions...
Congratulations. It's a Beautiful Watch. *NM*
 
Speedmaster 3513.30 movement noise
Re: Speedmaster 3513.30 movement noise
 
today
 
Happy Holiday's...
Re: Happy Holiday's...
Merry Christmas
 
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Happy Holidays from the Netherlands to all *NM*
Happy Holidays to all my Online Friends....
Re: Happy Holidays to all my Online Friends....
Happy Holidays to you as well
Re: Happy Holidays to you as well
Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah *NM*
Re: Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah
 
An opinion and another question from a newbie:
Re: An opinion and another question from a newbie:
I think I'll continue to leave mine locked up in
 
De Ville Small Seconds
Re: De Ville Small Seconds
 
Re: auction site fakes
Thank you *LINK*
 
Re: What is your "ego boost" watch?
 
Can I change my "model" number?
It doesn't really matter.
Re: Can I change my "model" number?
Re: Can I change my "model" number?
Re: Can I change my "model" number?
 
Glow Dots "Turning" *PIC*
Re: Glow Dots "Turning" *PIC*
if it is a pre 1997 model then it is atritium dial
Re: Glow Dots "Turning"
Re: Glow Dots "Turning"
How much does it cost to replace a dial?
Re: How much does it cost to replace a dial?
Re: How much does it cost to replace a dial?
 
Speedmaster bracelet
 
Co-axial and DiaPal
Re: Co-axial and DiaPal
 
Museum pieces
 
1979 Omega Seamaster Quartz
Do you Know which movement is in it ?
 
how long a warranty repair takes
30 days MINIMUM *LINK*
Re: 30 days MINIMUM
 
Per Omega, it's an 1120
 
Caliber 1120 Accuracy at Day #42
 
my answer to you steve
 
Strange Omega *PIC*
 
Speedmaster vs Seamaster...
"Functionally" accurate? What does that mean?
Technical types
I have found the opposite *NM*
speedmaster for me !
 
Re: Mail me, I know someone who >
 
Re: What is your "ego boost" watch?
 
hair? inside the face
Re: hair? inside the face
Did you buy the watch from Anita Hill?
Re: hair? inside the face
Re: hair? inside the face
 
Flightmaster 145.026
Here's some info..
 
Take it to a watchmaker!
 
Mark II *PIC*
Awwwww....
Re: Awwwww....
very nice watch and nice bracelet;)
Ripper !!
 
Re: Stinkin new watch!!
 
Re: Stinkin new watch!! *NM*
 
Re: Loose Bezel
 
Can anyone think of a reason...
Stay with the Omega brand.
Railmaster?
The Railmaster I recommend
Re: Can anyone think of a reason...
NO! *LINK*
Re: NO!
Getting to Yes!
 
Re: THIS is why I come to Chronocentric
Re: THIS is why I come to Chronocentric
 
Re: Stinkin new watch!!
 
I know .. Omega stinks !
 
Is anyone else "under-clocking"?
Re: Is anyone else "under-clocking"?
Small men, small ... um, watch calibres
Yeah , I agree......
WEAR IT WITH PRIDE !
Re: Yeah , I agree......
To repeat my point:
Re: To repeat my point:
I'm a newbie here, but I routinely wear
 
wore my markIV during a very recent date now
AND...?
my my omegas perform brilliantly
Re: my my omegas perform brilliantly *NM*
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