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Not your average Seamaster>>> *PIC*
 
Authorized Dealer
Keith Downing
Thank You Very Much! *NM*
 
Aqua Terra Display back
All automatic Aqua Terra have display backs.
Thank you, Ishrar! *NM*
Mechanical MRSP, not quartz! *NM*
 
Help Identifying a Seamaster Model
A scan would be most helpful in identification. *NM*
Re: A scan would be most helpful in identification
Ck. your Email pls. *NM*
 
Thanks to all who posted to Bond NewWatch thread> *PIC*
Re: Thanks to all who posted to Bond NewWatch thre *PIC*
 
accuracy trending
 
Grey market gets better service than authorized?
Tom, Call your Dealer and have him exchange it *NM*
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
Re: Grey market gets better service than authorize
That's quite a twist! *NM*
 
blue hand Aqua Terra pic?
I would like to see one also.
 
X-33 Owners Please Comment:
Re: X-33 Owners Please Comment:
 
MIKEY
Re: MIKEY
OK,OK!Your wish has been granted.Enjoy the forum:) *NM*
NONE
 
Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Yep. You guys are good! *NM*
Re: Seamaster 2296.80
Here's what the Seamaster 2296.80 looks like >>> *PIC*
Re: Here's what the Seamaster 2296.80 looks like >
Lucky you, must be a neat town.:-) *NM*
 
Will Jame Bond be changing watches soon? *PIC*
Re: Will Jame Bond be changing watches soon?
i agree with you all the way! *NM*
What he said! (I agree with it all) *NM*
They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Re: They should change the Bond, not the watch
Give Hollywood a call! ;) *NM*
Re: Will Jame Bond be changing watches soon?
Re: I totally agree
I think the "freshened look" was needed>>> *PIC*
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
Re: I think the "freshened look" was needed>>>
But it doesn't have moveable eyebrows :-) *NM*
 
Seamaster 300m
Re: Seamaster 300m
 
SMP Mid sized Quartz
Re: SMP Mid sized Quartz
Re: SMP Mid sized Quartz
My friend and I both have quartz mid>> *PIC*
Re: My friend and I both have quartz mid>>
Inside though?Seem very odd unless it was struck . *NM*
 
Where to get my SMP regulated in Sydney? *NM*
 
Undated Warrentee Cards:will Omega always bite?
They don't keep track
They don't give a crap
Re: They don't keep track
Re: They don't keep track
Makes sense,I suppose.THX,Keith.:-) *NM*
 
Omega Seamaster Titane 120 m
Re: Omega Seamaster Titane 120 m
 
My new strap
Fortis.Hmm.Is it nylon? *NM*
Nylon + velcro *NM*
 
Fake?? *NM* *LINK*
Re: Fake??
Re: Fake??
Re: Fake??
Bogus day-of-week subdial is a dead giveaway *NM*
Better Fake!! *PIC*
What's scary is the bracelets keep getting better *NM*
Even Better Fake! *PIC*
Definately ! *NM*
 
Seamaster Inherited
Re: Seamaster Inherited
Re: Seamaster Inherited
 
Seamaster 150?
Re: Seamaster 150?
its a screw down crown *NM*
Is this what you mean?>> *NM* *PIC*
Re: Is this what you mean?>>
 
I saw your post today, djt...
Re: I saw your post today, djt...
Re: I saw your post today, djt...
Re: I saw your post today, djt... *NM*
 
Watch expert to regulate my SMP in Sydney?
 
What does "Omega" mean?
Omega is even in the Bible!>> *PIC*
Re: What does "Omega" mean?
Re: What does "Omega" mean?
here what does omega mean?
Re: here what does omega mean?
Clarification
 
New Purchase
Re: New Purchase Check your email.
Re: New Purchase
It's a real sharp looking watch>>>> *PIC*
Re: It's a real sharp looking watch>>>>
A good entry SMP,right this way>>> *PIC*
Here's the Gold DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph LE
 
thanks Keith D.
ditto
Couldn't agree more-a big help and great resource *NM*
I concur. *NM*
He helped me big time! Another vote for him here. *NM*
You're Welcome Robby. Good to see ya. *NM*
 
Speedmaster Professional Mk 2
Nice story & some Info / Links...
 
can you help me???
Re: can you help me??? Email me please.
Hi Melissa. Drop me an E-Mail *NM*
Keith, you hitting on the newbie chicks again? *NM*
You're just Jealous *NM*
Yes Keith is the man to contact.
Re: can you help me???
LOL!Yes,he's a VERY lucky fellow indeed.An SMP,wow *NM*
 
got my newest omega today
Congratulations Zsombor *NM*
Re: got my newest omega today
Re: got my newest omega today
 
Leather/rubber (2991.80.93)
Sorry, I meant (2991.50.91) *NM*
 
Will Omega sell me a caseback gasket???
Re: Will Omega sell me a caseback gasket???
I've torn down watches many times>>
Re: I've torn down watches many times>>
Here's a scan showing the gasket>> *PIC*
Thanx Mikey. You´re the man! Whaddabout the Crown? *NM*
Well,I've no scans of that>>>
Ah, c´mon. What´s a friend for? :) *NM* *NM*
Come back in 3 tears when the batt. dies.;-) *NM*
I´ll wait with endurance! ;-) *NM* *NM*
 
Bezel Adjustment
Re: Bezel Adjustment
 
need some expert advice
Re: need some expert advice
Re: need some expert advice
Re: need some expert advice
 
New Moonphase?
Re: New Moonphase?
More information
This is the real message...
Re: More information *NM*
Ooohhh, excellent.
 
Seamster Chrono pro Problems
Re: Seamster Chrono pro Problems
Sending it to Bienne is the only way. *LINK*
Re: Sending it to Bienne is the only way.
Wow,that's awful>>>
 
What's a star stamped on the SMP lug mean? *PIC*
Re: What's a star stamped on the SMP lug mean? *NM* *LINK*
Thanks Adrian!I love this forum.:) *NM*
 
source for 20mm bracelet?
Re: source for 20mm bracelet?
Re: source for 20mm bracelet?
Re: source for 20mm bracelet?
 
X-33 fans,check this out!>> *PIC*
Re: X-33 fans,check this out!>>
Could you give us more details?
Really?Too bad,it's kinda neat lookin'. *NM*
 
007 serial # on my GMT
Re: 007 serial # on my GMT
This happens on roughly every 1000 GMTs
How do they get those tiny,sharp #s on there? *NM*
Laser *NM*
They borrowed one from Mr. Bond ! :-)
 
NEW - Omega Constellation XVI Co-Axial
Re: NEW - Omega Constellation XVI Co-Axial
NEW - Omega Constellation Disaster
 
A few more questions...
Re: A few more questions...
Re: A few more questions...
 
New X-33 *LINK*
 
Hand made no more
you have misunderstood what i said
Re: you have misunderstood what i said
 
Re: I CAN see it with IE,but not with Netscape >>>
Re: I CAN see it with IE,but not with Netscape >>>
 
Re: Good Omega dealer in Bay Area?
 
Last question before I buy
Re: Last question before I buy
Here's the black dial>>
 
Re: I have that one>>>
 
2594.50
 
Re: Question about mid size seamaster
Re: Question about mid size seamaster
 
X-33...stem collapse
Re: X-33...stem collapse *LINK*
Magnifying Glass? *PIC*
other ideas...
The Aerospace IS cool.:-) *NM*
Re: X-33...stem collapse
Re: X-33...stem collapse
Re: X-33...stem collapse
 
Some decidedly sad news to report... Michael Stein
My prayers for the family,may they find comfort.
Sometimes it seems meaningless....
 
bracelet for SMP 300
Bond the name is Bond
Re: Bond the name is Bond
Re: Bond the name is Bond
Re: bracelet for SMP 300
Re: bracelet for SMP 300
Re: bracelet for SMP 300
I find the Bond bracelet getting dated with time>>
Re: I find the Bond bracelet getting dated with ti
Bond Bracelet. I don't like the new on on it. *NM*
Re: Bond Bracelet. I don't like the new on on it. *LINK*
Nice portfolio,what format/gear?>>
OT:You take some nice photos,bud. *NM*
 
Off topic, but my vote for best watch ever made.
more Casio Envy
the best tractor watch is the SPEEDY mark III *LINK*
Re: the best tractor watch is the SPEEDY mark III
Tractor watch: Does the job-without--
Re: Tractor watch: Does the job-without--
the mark III would outdo any casio *PIC*
Re: the mark III would outdo any casio
the casio hasn't a so long life
Re: the casio hasn't a so long life
Re: the casio hasn't a so long life
i was speaking of the old omega movements
Ok, i misunderstood your statement, sorry *NM* *NM*
the markIII is the thickest&heaviest omega chrono
Re: the markIII
i knew that mike but i was talkin about ss watches
You are correct sir. A tractor of a watch. *NM*
 
Constellation "Megaquartz 32kHz"
 
Am I improved (?) *LINK*
Yes you are. Good shots. *NM*
Re: Am I improved (?)
Dunno if YOU are improved ;-)
Comments:
Re: Comments:
 
SeMP LUMINIS
Re: SeMP LUMINIS
Luminova. *NM*
Does Luminova. get yellow or brown with age? *NM*
No [NT] *NM*
Re: No [NT]
 
Omega service center in PA:good or bad?
my Lancaster PA experience
Most of the reports are bad,really bad.
omegans *NM*
avoid in general to send any watch in lancaster
 
Clicking sound after manual winding
You are right.
 
Re: Thanks
 
America's Cup - Speedy Style Bracelet
Re: America's Cup - Speedy Style Bracelet
Re: America's Cup - Speedy Style Bracelet
 
Discount on Seamaster 120
Re: Discount on Seamaster 120
 
Help choosing AT (or SM120)>
Re: Help choosing AT (or SM120)>
Re: Help choosing AT (or SM120)>
 
Question about manual winding
Re: Question about manual winding
Re: Question about manual winding
 
bullet proof seamaster???
Re: bullet proof seamaster???
Obviously a Special Model for Mr Bond.
Re: bullet proof seamaster???
 
Expert help needed
Re: Expert help needed
Derek- a little more info and a question
Re: Expert help needed
Türler is a Swiss Jewellry store based in Zurich
Thank you, Steve *NM*
Thank you for the help
 
Moisture in SMP Pro
Re: Moisture in SMP Pro
That IS a neat trick, Derek! *NM*
Re: That IS a neat trick, Derek!
Re: That IS a neat trick, Derek!
Re: Moisture in SMP Pro
My friends helium escape valve was open when>>
 
Americas Cup Chrono movement?
here isthe answer & comparison to its competitors
 
Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
Re: Omega Dealer in South Africa?
 
america's cup chronometer(2594.50)
Re: america's cup chronometer(2594.50) *NM*
Re: america's cup chronometer(2594.50)
Re: america's cup chronometer(2594.50) *LINK*
 
Looking for info on my chronostop
Here's some ....
Re: Here's some ....
Yes, IMHO, I think the price is OK
 
Speedmaster reduce stop working
dan spitz fix will it don't worry
some precision about 1987-99 omegachrono movements *LINK*
Re: some precision about 1987-99 omegachrono movem
the pleasure is all for me, i am here to help
Re: the pleasure is all for me, i am here to help
my preferences in terms of movements
Boy,I'm very sorry to hear this>>>
Re: Boy,I'm very sorry to hear this>>>
Oh yes!>>
 
GMT questions
Re: GMT questions
2234.50.00 is now the standard Black Dial GMT
Re: 2234.50.00 is now the standard Black Dial GMT
Don't think it comes on Leather, only Rubber *NM*
 
Re: Hot!!
 
NATO Strap
Several nice advantages versus other strap types
Re: NATO Strap
Re: NATO Strap
Not very helpful>>> *LINK*
 
Watch size?
A quartet of Omegas *PIC*
 
Re: what should come in the box
 
Ever seen an 1120 movement?>> *PIC*
Very interesting and scary.
Here's the whole watch>>> *PIC*
for god's sake stop to show me these fakes!!
 
Re: I say go with the Silver Dial and Blue Markers
Those are Rose Gold hands and markers. *NM*
 
Deville Crystal Back?
Yes, that's accurate
Re: Yes, that's accurate
By far my Favorite Watch. Love it.
that's accurate ?
We're talkin bout the DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph
Re: We're talkin bout the DeVille Co-Axial Chronog
Show me *NM*
 
I have a 35mm silver dial (more)
 
Re: NOT ME BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mine came in a red leather box too....
Very odd !!! *PIC*
Re: Very odd !!! *PIC*
Re: Very odd !!! *NM* *PIC*
Re: STILL Very odd !!! *PIC*
Re: STILL Very odd !!!
 
!!time to LOOK AGAIN!! *PIC*
 
Re: Sorry, no other known source for this info
Re: Sorry, no other known source for this info
Good luck, I'm not sure this will work.....
Regretful development for sure
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