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Few questions.
 
Kevlar strap...
Won't fit............
Keith, could you email me your dealer's number? *NM*
 
Long term storage
Excellent advice Derek
The real issue is the long term storage of MONEY
Re: Long term storage
 
Super-luminova not as good as Tritium
Some possibilities...
Re: Super-luminova not as good as Tritium
Re: Super-luminova not as good as Tritium *PIC*
In comparing ...
Did Someone Say Flashlight?............> *PIC*
oops trituim can't be charged hehe *NM*
 
An ideea !
You've got a major misconception...
 
Problems with Leather Straps
Sharkskin and other materials
Perhaps you should try...
Thanks - will it fit a Speedmaster? (n/t) *NM*
Sure! Almost all watches use standard size straps *NM*
Not sure... but...
 
quartz or automatic?
Re: quartz or automatic?
quartz watches....
RTFF (read the friendly FAQ)!!! *NM*
 
New vs Old
Re: New vs Old
 
Watch Image on Main Page
Re: Watch Image on Main Page
 
American Time magazine. October Table of Content
 
Ask the experts time.......
no fortis proved it they put an auto in space >>
Autos have trouble winding in zero gravity, maybe? *NM*
Re: Autos have trouble winding in zero gravity, ma
No, inertia still occurs in zero-G *NM*
Moon watch trivia...
 
Using bezel too frequently
Re: Using bezel too frequently
 
Test your watch knowledge with this quick quiz...
Re: Test your watch knowledge with this quick quiz
Quiz hung my browser at the end...had to reboot *NM*
Don't understand. My stats show that ..
 
Bezel cleaning/replacement
Re: Bezel cleaning/replacement
 
old seamasters and hydrochallengers
Re: old seamasters and hydrochallengers
try gisbert , he has many watches . nt *NM*
 
Are ESQ watches any good ?
Basic, inexpensive quartz watches, nothing more.
Ok...do I get ESQ watch or Movado $100 knock-off ?
Getting what you pay for...
Decided to get the ESQ
Re: Decided to get the ESQ
 
Watch assembly ,,,,by hand?
Re: Watch assembly ,,,,by hand?
Damn You......
 
can not find seriel number
Re: can not find seriel number
Where did you buy it?
 
Sorry... correct website link
 
Re: Quality watch repair & restoration
 
A poll for all the Seamaster Pro owners and fans
Re: A poll for all the Seamaster Pro owners and fa
Re: A poll for all the Seamaster Pro owners and fa
Re: A poll for all the Seamaster Pro owners and fa
Absolutely nothing...(more)
The Co-Axial movement is >
 
titanium vs. stainless steel
Re: titanium vs. stainless steel
Titanium Microlon Maintainance Sponge Scan *PIC*
Re: titanium vs. stainless steel
 
Just some positive venting
Yea Tom, it really Stinks........
Re: Yea Tom, it really Stinks........
True enough...
You got that right......
 
But the gold Moon watch ...
 
next generation seamasters
 
Seamaster series II
????....
Re: Series II..clarification
Re: Reputable dealer
 
Please Help
Go for the fullsize!
Full size - definitely!
Re: Go for the fullsize!
 
B1 vs X-33
Re: B1 vs X-33
Re: B1 vs X-33
 
Omega 2598.80 vs Breitling Shadow Flyback ???
 
Derek, You Beat Me To It...
Unlikely; no European interest in "Omegamatics"
 
Inspect a watch with a loupe...
 
Americas Cup
 
Sizing instruments
Read the zOwie Omega FAQ for full details on this!
Re: Read the zOwie Omega FAQ for full details on t
 
Silvermagic
Re: Silvermagic
 
SMP Chronograph
Good to hear! (more)
Re: Good to hear! (more)
Good Information. This supports my theory.....
 
quartz vs auto..
Omega UK corrected mine from -4/day to 0 to +1/day *NM*
Re: quartz vs auto..
I bought the quartz for the same reason as Neil..>
Do what you will..
That's why...
Not quite ...
Derek, isn't this one...
Re: Derek, isn't this one...
Good question...
I Would Like to See Them Develope a Solar Powered
The Junghans Mega Solar ..
Re: I Would Like to See Them Develope a Solar Powe
 
Omega dealer
Buy it!!
Re: Omega dealer
 
Full vs. Mid size
I prefer the full-size
Re: Full vs. Mid size *NM*
Get the one you think...
 
2005
 
1963 SEAMASTER
Do you have...
Re: 1963 SEAMASTER
 
That is an unanswerable question...(more)
 
Re: America's Cup Edition (non-limited)
 
Re: new models:
 
New Seamasters
Re: New Seamasters
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