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What is your "ego boost" watch? *LINK*
Re: What is your "ego boost" watch?
Re: What is your "ego boost" watch?
 
Stinkin new watch!!
Re: Stinkin new watch!!
amazing!
Re: Stinkin new watch!!
Re: Stinkin new watch!!
 
dealers in the uk
 
1109 question
SMPC = Seamaster Pro Chronograph?
Re: SMPC = Seamaster Pro Chronograph?
 
2006 is starting well for me !!
that is excellent ;)congrats *NM*
Congratulations Steve! *NM*
 
Question No.2 for you guys.
Re: Question No.2 for you guys.
Re: Question No.2 for you guys.
Re: Question No.2 for you guys.
Re: Question No.2 for you guys.
Is there really a need?
Re: Is there really a need?
THIS is why I come to Chronocentric *LINK*
Excellent response, Dell! *NM*
Re: Is there really a need?
Re: Is there really a need?
Re: Is there really a need? *LINK*
Re: Is there really a need?
Re:Ultimate Pressure Test
from omega website found 2 useful links
Re: Question No.2 for you guys.
 
auction site fakes
Re: auction site fakes
 
We have a CONTEST WINNER *NM* *LINK*
So RONG is right ? :-) Congratulations *NM*
Re: So RONG is right ? :-) Congratulations
Rong, e-mail me your address
Re: We have a CONTEST WINNER
Re: We have a CONTEST WINNER
 
Loose Bezel
 
How was 2005 for you ??
Re: How was 2005 for you ??
Good...new to Omega. *LINK* *PIC*
My "Bond" Seamaster 2531.80 *LINK*
Re: How was 2005 for you ??
Re: How was 2005 for you ??
Re: How was 2005 for you ??
I know two adress where to buy legit old 300
Re: I know two adress where to buy legit old 300
I have no trust in timeman for these reasons
I trust him.
Very interesting, Georges.
Difficult year no watch buys
Re: How was 2005 for you ??
I Would Be Remiss....
Good. I got a PO, and my Wife got a...
My 2005
Re: My 2005
Re: My 2005
Congratulations !!
Congratulations James! *NM*
Re: My 2005
Re: My 2005
Re: My 2005
 
The Worst Fake Ever???? *LINK*
R.I.P.
the item has been removed and that is a good thing *NM*
 
2531.80 loose pin of link...please help
 
Omega Refurbishing
October 7 price quote from Authorized Center *LINK*
Re: Omega Refurbishing
Re: Omega Refurbishing
Re: Omega Refurbishing
 
Omega Seamaster ID?
It's the Seamaster Pro "Non-America's Cup"
Re: It's the Seamaster Pro "Non-America's Cup"
 
test of pic posting ability, ignore
Re: test of pic posting ability, ignore *LINK*
My GMT on DiModell strap *LINK*
TEST only! Re: My GMT on DiModell strap *PIC*
OK, I get it now. *NM*
 
2569.52.00
Re: 2569.52.00
Re: 2569.52.00 *NM*
Re: 2569.52.00
 
need specifics on Omega 228 calipers *NM*
 
Day/date change
Re: Day/date change
Re: Day/date change
 
Question for you guys.
Just an opinion....
Re: Just an opinion....
Re: Just an opinion....
My Hat Is Off To You, Teeritz...
Re: My Hat Is Off To You, Teeritz...
My opinion.
Re: Question for you guys.
Re: Question for you guys.
Re: Question for you guys.
Asked same question of rep
Re: Asked same question of rep
Re: Asked same question of rep
 
Guys, Here's Siesmic Sam in all his Glory !!
Shouldn't a watch at least be visible somewhere;-) *NM*
Ahhh.... click on the hidden link !
Sure, I'll play. *PIC*
Better than the one he sent me!! *PIC*
hahahhaha someone is into fetishism ? LOL :-D *NM*
Re: Sam's Teddy
you may regret that offer...
Hey Turbinator. Good to have you around. *LINK*
And who's this Bafoon?
You should see him in person! *NM*
 
seamaster deville watchstrap
I'm not sure which watch it is.... BUT
Thanks
Here's JAG's watch !
here's a better match
 
Are there fakes out there in (real) titanium?
Re: Are there fakes out there in (real) titanium?
 
Need information about a vintage omega *PIC*
 
I've never seen this omega seamaster pro chrono. *LINK*
Ditto it's a fake. *NM*
fake
Re: fake
 
cal 561 constellation
 
seamaster 300M professional Chrono black face
A terrific watch. Enjoy it.
 
CONTEST - Guess my Wife's Christmas Present
Re: CONTEST - Guess my Wife's Christmas Present *LINK*
Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding. We have a WINNER
Re: Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding. We have a WINNER
Re: CONTEST - Guess my Wife's Christmas Present
No. But you have to guess Model and Model Number
Re: CONTEST - Guess my Wife's Christmas Present
Nope. *NM*
C#mon guys... I'm excluded or I'd have a guess ! *NM*
Shush!! Not a peep out of you! *NM*
Re: CONTEST - Guess my Wife's Christmas Present
No.
Re: No.
No *NM*
Re: No.
No. Three Strikes. You're out. *NM*
 
News 16 December 2005 - John F. Kennedy’s Omega Wr
that is $50000 more than the last red dialed rare
Re: News 16 December 2005 - John F. Kennedy’s Omeg *LINK*
Wow. Very Cool! Thanks for sharing.
Re: Wow. Very Cool! Thanks for sharing.
 
Quick Survey -- What's Your Screen Resolution ? ?
Re: Quick Survey -- What's Your Screen Resolution
800 x 600 (32 bit color) *NM*
1028 x 764 *NM*
Re: Quick Survey -- What's Your Screen Resolution *NM*
1280x1024
Re: 1280x1024
1024 * 768 Colour !! :-) *NM*
Re: 1024 * 768 Colour !! :-)
17" iMac: 1440x900, 12" PowerBook/iBooks: 1024x768
Re: Quick Survey -- What's Your Screen Resolution
1280x1024 *NM*
1920X1200 24bit
 
Authorised Dealer in Dallas or San Diego
Re: Authorised Dealer in Dallas or San Diego
 
please send to me too
 
Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
Did You Give It To Your Dealer Yet???
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
No questions asked
Re: No questions asked
I'm in favor of open accountability!
Re: I'm in favor of open accountability!
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Trianlge at 12:00 does not line up
 
New Information about the "Anakin" Seamaster
Re: New Information about the "Anakin" Seamaster
wasn't there a black anodized or treated bracelet
 
If you were REALLY rich, what would you buy?
Real Estate in New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong *NM*
Erwin Sattler... *LINK*
WOW !!
I'd have a great time hunting
Re: If you were REALLY rich, what would you buy?
History *LINK*
A condo on the beach overlooking Waikiki. *NM*
Re: A condo on the beach overlooking Waikiki.
Re: A condo on the beach overlooking Waikiki.
If I was Rich Like Bill Gates..
vintage omegas, rolexs and rare brands
Re: vintage omegas, rolexs and rare brands
Re: vintage omegas, rolexs and rare brands
I think I'd just buy more...
Re: If you were REALLY rich, what would you buy?
I would think Rare and Special Editions
Re: I would think Rare and Special Editions
Re: I would think Rare and Special Editions
patek moonphase chrono or non chrono?
Re: patek moonphase chrono or non chrono?
Cindy Crawford, et al.
Re: Cindy Crawford, et al.
rotations
Re: Cindy Crawford, et al.
Re: Cindy Crawford, et al.
"Nothing but Omega"
Then I think I might have Custom watches made *NM*
 
Questions
Re: Questions
Re: Questions
Re: Questions
 
Pimp your Post ! - Part 1
Practice makes perfect....
Ahhh you "found" it ! well done.
"Me, too!" (to paraphrase "Horton Hears a Who")
Re: Pimp your Post ! - Part 1
Re: Pimp your Post ! - Part 1
Re: Pimp your Post ! - Part 1
Speaking of Timex... *LINK*
Re: Speaking of Timex...
Thanks for setting me straight...
Yeah, and It Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking! *NM*
Timex, Rolex...What's The Difference??? *NM*
Re: Pimp your Post ! - Part 1
No "u" in color? Outrageous! *NM*
Colour has a broader spectrum, don't you know? *NM*
How much is $335k in Rolex Daytona SS *NM*
300k$ is the value of the rare red dialed 6263
 
check your email :-) *NM*
Re: check your email :-)
done! *NM*
 
ETA 2824-2T *LINK*
Re: ETA 2824-2T
No offense taken ...
Re: ETA 2824-2T
Re: ETA 2824-2T *LINK*
Eta 2824 is a very middle of the range movement
 
Omega-Best Pricing/Auth. Dealer
Your E-Mail Doesn't Work - E-Mail Me for Referral. *NM*
 
Impact of an electromagnetic pulse on quartz watch *LINK*
Re: Impact of an electromagnetic pulse on quartz w
Railmaster? *LINK*
clarifications *LINK*
Some additional Sci-Fi ancedotal evidence...
Re: Impact of an electromagnetic pulse on quartz w
Re: Impact of an electromagnetic pulse on quartz w
 
My first Omega
Re: My first Omega
Good choice David
wow !
Re: wow !
Nice Omega and more precisions
Re: My first Omega
Re: My first Omega *LINK*
 
--> Did you notice today 33 years ago...
Actually, the Moon isn't a planet *NM*
Re: Actually, the Moon isn't a planet
Let 's try again hesalite
yeh, right.. it's a piece of cheese ?
It is the world's only source of heaslite
 
Having trouble with an automatic
Re: Having trouble with an automatic
Re: Having trouble with an automatic
Re: Having trouble with an automatic
Re: Having trouble with an automatic
Re: Having trouble with an automatic
I have heard what year is your watch ?
Re: I have heard what year is your watch ?
It sounds like you have one of these....
Re: It sounds like you have one of these....
If it is a speedy reduced, then I think you might
Re: If it is a speedy reduced, then I think you mi
Re: Having trouble with an automatic *NM*
 
New "Vintage Style" Bracelets
Nice watch andmore about the bracelet
Thansk Georges!! *NM*
Here's a pic of the watch... *NM* *PIC*
A better photo! *NM* *PIC*
Wow ! that's a Beaut !
Thanks Steve!! *NM*
 
Triangle at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Triangle at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Triangle at 12:00 does not line up
Re: Triangle at 12:00 does not line up
 
omega service
Re: omega service
Bienne or a qualified independant watchmaker *NM*
 
Authorized dealer in Atlanta
Re: Authorized dealer in Atlanta
Re: Authorized dealer in Atlanta
Re: Authorized dealer in Atlanta
Re: Authorized dealer in Atlanta
 
Bracelet links
The links that are removable are all the same size *NM*
Thanks! *NM*
 
Bezel Noise
Re: Bezel Noise
Re: Bezel Noise
Re: Bezel Noise
 
Omega case numbers
Be careful !
Re: Be careful !
Fake !
 
T SWISS MADE T
T = Tritium
Re: T = Tritium
Learn more on this topic via the enclosed link... *LINK*
 
Omega? You bet. But which one?
Re: Omega? You bet. But which one?
Re: Omega? You bet. But which one?
Re: Omega? You bet. But which one?
I Agree With Both of You....
Speedy freakazoids will shoot me for this >>>
Re: Speedy freakazoids will shoot me for this >>>
Dave, a broad arrow or a 321 for your next speedy?
Re: Omega? You bet. But which one?
Re: Omega? You bet. But which one?
My trusty 2254.50 *LINK*
Re: My trusty 2254.50
Re: My trusty 2254.50
Hard on watches? Stick w/ Omega!
Re: Omega? You bet. But which one? *NM*
 
AD's are a piece of work
Re: AD's are a piece of work
Re: AD's are a piece of work
Some thaughts on a touchy subject
My understanding is
 
There's a new Omega Book on the market & it's good
Thanks for sharing steve
 
interesting in your experience with 1120 calibers
Day 32 w/ my 2254.50
Re: interesting in your experience with 1120 calib
Re: interesting in your experience with 1120 calib
Re: interesting in your experience with 1120 calib
Re: interesting in your experience with 1120 calib
Re: interesting in your experience with 1120 calib
every 5 years service is a mandatory for the 1120
Re: every 5 years service is a mandatory for the 1
Re: every 5 years service is a mandatory for the 1
I will disagre you for these reasons
 
POLL: So When Do You Sell a Watch ? ? ? *LINK*
I've rarely sold a watch.
my answers
 
Re: NASA speedmaster strap *LINK*
 
Regulating a 2599.80.00
Re: Regulating a 2599.80.00
 
The one that got away. OK, I let get away.
Re: My Guess
Right!
Re: Right!
Oh, I wish. Then I could borrow one of her watches *NM*
Re: Oh, I wish. Then I could borrow one of her wat
Yea, but which one? *NM*
4581.75.00??? *NM*
Oh! I'm sorry. Next Customer. *NM*
Re: Oh! I'm sorry. Next Customer.
Nope *NM*
Son of a........#%$%!!!! *NM*
my guess is...
Flightmaster??? *NM*
Correction!!!
Re: The one that got away. OK, I let get away.
No *NM*
Re: No
No *NM*
nice and very sober watch ;) Good choice Dave *NM*
Dave? Dave who? Dave's not here! :-) *NM*
 
Referral for a hawaii dude....
Re: Referral for a hawaii dude....
Re: Referral for a hawaii dude....
 
Got it in Montreal!!
Re: Got it in Montreal!! *PIC*
Nice one Xavier !!
Congrats! Post some pics when you can!! *NM*
 
Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
Re: Seamaster Mid-Size Running Slow
 
Anyone make the switch from Sub to Planet O...
Re: Anyone make the switch from Sub to Planet O...
Somewhat like you Mathew >>>
Hey Dave, it is comforting to know that I am not
That is a shame Mathew...
Thanks it is always good to hear that
Re: Anyone make the switch from Sub to Planet O...
You started to become an Omegan ? What a surprise.
Yes Georges, I have just grown tired of
 
007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Only as good as its seller *LINK*
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition *PIC*
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition *PIC*
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition *LINK* *PIC*
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Re: 007 Seamaster Limited Edition
Bond, Real Bond
 
Omega Snowmaster...? *LINK*
Re: Omega Snowmaster...?
Omega Shockmaster...? *LINK*
Re: Omega Blowermaster *LINK*
The 2254 is pretty rugged all right >> *PIC*
Re: Omega Snowmaster...?
Re: Omega Snowmaster...?
 
So what are you wearing for the weekend ? PICS
If it arrives in time, perhaps my Wife's new watch
Y'all? Man, you're starting to fit in down there!
the smae watch since two years the markIV *NM*
Not Speedy, and smaller than I normally wear
 
Re: recommended good quality watch winder
 
White face GMT
Re: White face GMT
Re: White face GMT
Great Choice. Still my most accurate
Re: Great Choice. Still my most accurate
 
AD referral in St. Louis
Re: AD referral in St. Louis *NM*
Check Your E-Mail for a Dealer Referral. *NM*
 
First confirmation of Omega in Bond 21? *LINK*
Re: First confirmation of Omega in Bond 21?
 
Re: Shall I delete them ? *LINK*
 
Re: Next Saturday is Omega day!!!!!
 
Omega Quartz
I had the same problem >>>
reminds an old story that told me a friend
 
Orange Rubber Strap for PO
I know where you can get orange leather >>> *LINK*
 
Thanks Steve! that explains it. *NM*
 
a good strap brand I recommend
 
Is anyone going to the Watch Show in Munich ?
Re: Is anyone going to the Watch Show in Munich ?
 
Re: recommended good quality watch winder
Re: recommended good quality watch winder
Re: recommended good quality watch winder
Re: recommended good quality watch winder
Re: recommended good quality watch winder
 
Omega SMP running fast
Re: Omega SMP running fast
Re: Omega SMP running fast
Re: Omega SMP running fast
 
Re: counterfeit? *LINK*
 
Omega AD in California?
Re: Omega AD in California?
Thanks heaps John *NM* *NM*
 
Speedmaster auto date
 
shame on me... but I don't use a winder !
Re: shame on me... but I don't use a winder !
 
I ONLY wear vintage watches..
 
Happy Christmas darling...SMACK... oww... PICS
what a huge watch!!
Actually, I've bought my sister a half a dozen...
Did you buy here diving watches or chronos?
I've bought her non-chronographs thus far...
Funny you say that
Another Guess
All Omegas are special
Re: All Omegas are special
Re: All Omegas are special
It's brand new, and not in the "Specialty" line *NM*
2nd Guess... *PIC*
Re: 2nd Guess...
Re: 2nd Guess...
Re: 2nd Guess...
Yes and No
Re: Yes and No
No, it's not a DeVille Prestige *NM*
Re: No, it's not a DeVille Prestige
BNIB - Gift for the first correct guess is...
News Flash. I just changed my mind
See What Happens....
That'd be a neat trick considering...
...uh.... yea, that's it. That's the ticket. *NM*
Re: News Flash. I just changed my mind
She's already got an AT right? >>>
She already has a quartz AT
Do I detect a hint? You're getting her >>>
I actually looked into getting her the Railmaster
Re: I actually looked into getting her the Railmas *NM*
Re: Funny you say that
Here's my collection
Those be nice boxes, Keith. Tell us more please! *NM*
The little boxes *NM* *LINK*
Sure, him you'll answer. *NM*
You're SO sensitive! *NM*
Please Tell Me You Didn't Get Her....
Re: Please Tell Me You Didn't Get Her.... *PIC*
 
Re: Vintage Omega, Daily Wear
 
Re: co-axial question?
 
Re: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: Meet your new moderators
 
check your email *NM*
 
check your email *NM*
 
location should not be a problem...
Re: location should not be a problem...
Our dealer is not in LA, but...
Re: Our dealer is not in LA, but...
Re: Our dealer is not in LA, but...
 
Re: I am just expressing my opinion
I do understand your point of view
 
Re: Authorized Dealer Referral in Chicago?
 
That's okay Steve, leave 'em be >>
 
Re: my new SMP
 
Here's The Link To The Article... *NM* *LINK*
 
Omega Pricing
Re: Omega Pricing
Here's how I see Omega Pricing
Re: Omega Pricing
Re: Omega Pricing
Re: Omega Pricing
Omega, Tag & Rolex
Re: Omega, Tag & Rolex
maybe you brother in law will get a green sub?
My thaughts on this subject
Re: Omega Pricing
Re: Omega Pricing *NM*
 
HELP! 18k solid gold, true or false? *PIC*
Have you seen this Mark ?
Re: Have you seen this Mark ?
Re: HELP! 18k solid gold, true or false?
Re: HELP! 18k solid gold, true or false?
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