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Spring Bar Tool
Re: Spring Bar Tool
 
Are Omega watches cheaper in Switzerland?
Re: Are Omega watches cheaper in Switzerland?
Re: Are Omega watches cheaper in Switzerland?
 
Any experice with Swiss Watch Centers?
 
Sizing the bracelet- has anyone done this?
Re: Sizing the bracelet- has anyone done this?
Re: Sizing the bracelet- has anyone done this?
 
Are "skeleton hands" going the way of the dodo??
Re: Are "skeleton hands" going the way of the dodo
Re: Are "skeleton hands" going the way of the dodo
I suspect they'll stay on the chrono...
 
New SMP
Re: New SMP
Re: New SMP
Re: New SMP
Re: New SMP
 
Good deal?
Good indeed
Re: Good deal?
Re: Good deal?
 
Authorized dealer
Re: Authorized dealer
Re: Authorized dealer
Re: Authorized dealer
Re: Authorized dealer
 
Has anyone purchsed from World Watches? Their web-
Re: Has anyone purchsed from World Watches? Their
Never buy from people who remove serial numbers...
I agree 1000%....nt *NM*
Thanks Derek! I was turned off, but
 
How to set time? Am/Pm
Re: How to set time? Am/Pm
 
Price Quote for Seamaster
Re: Price Quote for Seamaster
LOL *NM*
Lowest price is not always the best deal...
Re: Price Quote for Seamaster
Costo had one for $1096 USD. *NM*
Re: Price Quote for Seamaster
Re: Price Quote for Seamaster
Re: Price Quote for Seamaster
Re: Price Quote for Seamaster
 
Polishing cloth?
Re: Polishing cloth?
 
Black Omega Seamaster
Re: Black Omega Seamaster
 
Omega Dynamic Ref number?
 
Dear Derek, More comparisons??
Re: Dear Derek, More comparisons??
 
Message for Derek and all
Thanks! Glad to have been of help! *NM*
 
SMPC Divers extension clasp.
Re: SMPC Divers extension clasp.
 
Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon - free
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
Re: Ashford $150 coupon
 
AAA watch
Re: AAA watch
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Re: AAA watch
Re: Omega International Warranty Card
Right (more)
 
Will prices drop after X-mas? I'm...
Definitely will not, but....
 
Table of 1999 COSC Test results
Re: Table of 1999 COSC Test results
Re: Table of 1999 COSC Test results
A different standard for Quartz than Mechanical. *NM*
 
2264.50.00
A somewhat odd question...
Re: A somewhat odd question...
Re: A somewhat odd question... *NM*
 
Winding Speedmaster Pro>
Re: Winding Speedmaster Pro>
 
buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco" *NM*
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
 
Keeping a watch running....
I thought the best would be making it run...
Only somewhat true...
Not really....
 
RE: New GMT Seamaster
Re: RE: New GMT Seamaster
 
Comments/Info on the X-33?
Re: Comments/Info on the X-33?
Point Well Taken Ray! Thanks...nt *NM*
X-33 and GMT (scans)
Hey Frankster........Link *PIC*
 
would you buy a reduced Speedmaster ?
Re: would you buy a reduced Speedmaster ?
Disregard...
I already did! :-) (nt)
Yes !!!
 
Recommended place in Portland, OR?
 
Which is tougher, 2000 SMP or 2000 Moon Watch?
 
Answer For Paul on the Mid Size White Gold SeMP... *PIC*
Re: Answer For Paul on the Mid Size White Gold SeM
 
Dealer reluctant to change strap
Re: Dealer reluctant to change strap
 
Insurance.
Re: Insurance.
Re: Insurance.
Re: Insurance. *NM*
Re: Insurance.
Re: Insurance.
 
Inheritance
Re: Inheritance
 
strap
Re: strap
Re: strap
good advice for aftermarket source .... *PIC*
 
Comments about buying an Omega from Ashford.com?
Re: Comments about buying an Omega from Ashford.co
Ashford is one of the safest Gray Market Dealers.
Online coupon here. . .
Still Cheaper from a good.....
Re: Still Cheaper from a good.....
 
Re: A question about 18ct yellow gold durability
 
Chronometer jerks and skips
Re: Chronometer jerks and skips
bring it back for repair . not normal *NM*
Re: Chronometer jerks and skips *NM*
 
Got it !!
I feel your pain!
 
SMP Bezel problem
Re: SMP Bezel problem
 
Confessions of a long time lurker... (Long)
 
BEST place on earth to buy a new OMEGA!
Re: BEST place on earth to buy a new OMEGA!
Re: BEST place on earth to buy a new OMEGA!
How much do they discount?
My experience with Total Time
Re: My experience with Total Time
Re: How much do they discount?
 
How does the Tachymetre work?
Re: How does the Tachymetre work?
It is used in conjuction with a Chronograph.....
 
Watch Strap Sizing
I don't think so...
ZoWie is correct - more
Re: I don't think so...
You are close in you r understanding...
Not all sizes are the same
 
First Omega: Bond or 2055.80 + Questions
Answers (long)
Re: Answers (long)
 
Seamaster America's Cup
Re: Seamaster America's Cup
I've seen them on the Time Zone Sales Corner for..
 
White gold mid-size auto SMP?
It's probably a special order...........>>>
 
SMP automatic
Staying wound up...
 
Re: auto or quartz *PIC*
 
RE: Quality watch repair & restoration
 
Swap bezel/face on SMP?
Re: Swap bezel/face on SMP?
Thanks Derek *NM*
Re: Swap bezel/face on SMP?
 
Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Say Hi To My Old Watch For Me.....
Re: Say Hi To My Old Watch For Me.....
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Any thoughts on why......
Yes. Simple business economics (more)
cartier offers lifetime , but like cars >>
Thanks for the answer.......
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Sorry, but that's only........
 
WOW...New style SMP
Re: WOW...New style SMP
Re: WOW...New style SMP
 
Re: Omega automatic v. quartz
 
just got it!!!
Re: just got it!!!
 
What do you say when...?
I promise her we will buy that new couch soon.<8^) *NM*
"More than a Timex, less than a Rolex." *NM*
I usually say "Slightly more than a Timex (more)
it was a gift , i don't know how much ! nt *NM*
 
Authorized Dealer
Notice they do not list their prices online
Correct (more)
Maybe...
Re: Authorized Dealer
 
Omega at La Swiss Watch in Mississaua, Ontario
 
Bond Watch?
Re: Bond Watch?
 
Frequency of service on SMP
 
Any last minute advice.
Re: Any last minute advice.
 
RE: Orbita Winder.......
Measuring TPD...
 
Poor legibility of the Seamaster 120 w/ white dial
Re: Poor legibility of the Seamaster 120 w/ white
 
Omega Manual
Here's a quick run down...
 
Seamaster Electronic
Re: Seamaster Electronic
 
Omega is so cool :)
Re: Omega is so cool :)
Re: Omega is so cool :)
That's what I think...
Re: That's what I think...
 
RE: How many turns.........
Usually only 2 or 3...full wound takes about 20-30 *NM*
 
Tempic watches
Re: Tempic watches
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