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Help For Interpreting Omega Model Number
Omega Model Number Oddities (more)
 
Midsize Seamaster TI
Never heard of such. (nt)
 
Seamaster GMT
Only 25% off retail at an auction? (more)
Re: Only 25% off retail at an auction? (more)
Re: Only 25% off retail at an auction? (more)
Re: Only 25% off retail at an auction? (more)
 
red seal
Re: red seal
Re: red seal
 
Seamaster Pro or GMT
Wait until Basel in March. (more)
 
POLL: How many Seamaster Chronograph more...
Re: POLL: How many Seamaster Chronograph more...
Re: POLL: How many Seamaster Chronograph more...
 
my new watch
Don't size it too fit. Your wrist will swell in..
Congrats! Glad to be of help! NT
Welcome to the club! ---nt
Congrats (nt)
Re: my new watch
Good Job Andy!!.......nt
Yeah, and did you get serial numbers? (nt)
Where Did You Get It Woobiee?....nt
 
Deadline approaching on Omega's contest (more)
 
Derek, another quick question.
Re: Derek, another quick question.
on second thought......
To be on the safe side, keep the valve close at...
 
Best Grey Market Dealers?
 
Break-in...?
Re: Break-in...?
Thanks Derek
Mine was about 2 mnths. Can't be specific, sorry.
 
Low Temperature Resistance
Re: Low Temperature Resistance
Re: Low Temperature Resistance
 
Chronograph buttons underwater...
Re: Chronograph buttons underwater...
Thanks so much Christian! (nt)
 
Question for Derek...
Re: Question for Derek...
Re: Question for Derek...
 
does anyone have pics of a 2551.80
 
Derek... Some comments and questions for you.
Re: Derek... Some comments and questions for you.
Thanks for all the info.
 
ETA everywhere?
Re: ETA everywhere?
Re: ETA everywhere?
 
arrows on the bracelet
Yes, it is the direction for the pins (more)
 
We don't hear too much about this Seamaster (scan)
Re: We don't hear too much about this Seamaster (s
BATTERY-LESS WATCHES
Re: We don't hear too much about this Seamaster (s
Re: We don't hear too much about this Seamaster (s
Re: Magnified Date Window
 
Americas cup & 150th anniv. models
Re: Americas cup & 150th anniv. models
 
Wondering about "bracelet stretching"
Re: Wondering about "bracelet stretching"
 
Speedmaster bracelet sizing
Re: Speedmaster bracelet sizing
 
Just finished my Seamaster pro review... (more)
Re: Just finished my Seamaster pro review... (more
Re: Just finished my Seamaster pro review... (more
If you missed it, here's my Seamaster 120 review
critique on review
Hi Kenneth, no offense taken... (more)
Just a great......
Made some changes, hope you like it? (nt)
What I did not understand was.....
Re: Just finished my Seamaster pro review... (more
This is an outstanding piece of work. (nt)
 
Got a close up look at Cal. 1154
I hear it's characteristic of the 7750 >>
Re: I hear it's characteristic of the 7750 >>
 
Got my new Speedy Pro...
Congrat! I wear my speedy display back.
 
60's Band wanted
 
OMEGA SERVICE COST $$$
 
Poor Timekeeping?
Re: Poor Timekeeping?
Re: Poor Timekeeping?
 
Vibration and automatic movements
As far as I know......
Re: As far as I know......
Incabloc vs. Kif......
Re: Vibration and automatic movements
 
Big Thanks to All!
Thx to Derek!.
 
Re: Material of Face of Seamaster
Re: Material of Face of Seamaster
"Anthracite" is a color and means grey! (nt)
Thanks for the update! NT
 
Omega's customer service response (more)
Re: Omega's customer service response (more)
That is very impressive! Thanks!!! (nt)
Re: Omega's customer service response (more)
 
My Lesson Learned
 
Helium Release Valve
Re: Helium Release Valve
Re: Helium Release Valve
 
Newbie question
Re: Newbie question
 
Where to get cheap winder?
 
OMEGA LIFE
Life span depends on how you treat it (more)
 
Authorized dealers
Re: Authorized dealers
 
Seamaster sizing, Derek/ zOwie help?
Re: Seamaster sizing, Derek/ zOwie help?
I removed that half link on mine...no problem. NT
Not critical....(+)
Re: Not critical....(+)
Thanks for your help! My jeweler feels the same...
 
Seamaster running a bit fast-should I adjust?
You watch is running superbly...(more)
 
The Steel made in the SMP
Brushed finish with polished highlights (more)
 
SIZES- Omega SMP & SMP Midsize VS Rlx. Submariner
See Derek's Seamaster FAQ on this website..(more)
 
Omega vs Rolex
Re: Omega vs Rolex
Re: Omega vs Rolex
at 800,000 watches a year how many workers ?
Rolex handmade? No... (more)
 
Suggestions about Speedmaster Auto/ Schumacher
 
Just got my Seamaster Pro! (more)
I'm sure your walking on air, CONGRATULATIONS!...n
Congrats! NT
 
Omega Reseller
Re: Omega Reseller
Strange thing about DiamondDepot though
Re: Strange thing about DiamondDepot though
Re: DiamondDepot
Re: DiamondDepot
Re: Omega Reseller
 
Micro-adjusting the seamaster bracelet
 
Check out Speedmaster X-33. Expensive. (nt)
 
I saw the movie twice. THERE WAS NO GMT. (more)
Here's the scan. Not very sharp, though. (pic)
 
Seamaster Pro Chronometer Accuracy-observations
Keep experimenting and see which position...
 
quartz smp
Re: quartz smp
Re: quartz smp
Re: quartz smp
Re: quartz smp
 
a question for Derek ? >>
Re: a question for Derek ? >>
hats off to you Derek. lots of wirk you put in >>
Great web site!
 
Omega hand fell off after 5 days !!!
Re: Omega hand fell off after 5 days !!!
Re: Omega hand fell off after 5 days !!!
 
How old is everyone here? Including you, DZ (nt)
22 (have 3 Omega watches so far) nt
I beat the average! 29 for 2 yrs & holding... nt
Re: I beat the average! 29 for 2 yrs & holding...
31.46 Average age so far (nt)
33
29 (nt)
I'm 25
I'm 19 with three Omegas so far. (nt)
I'm 37 :)
48 :^) nt
I'm 39 ! NT
36 Son (nt)
I'm 33 and just got my first Seamaster Pro 2531.80
Re: How old is everyone here? Including you, DZ (n
Re: How old is everyone here? Including you, DZ (n
35 and just bought my 1st SMPro nt.
Re: 35 and just bought my 1st SMPro nt.
Re: How old is everyone here? Including you, DZ (n
 
Re: Seamaster longevity?
 
How many jewels does the 2531.80 have?
You are VERY misinformed (more)
the number of bolts on an engine does >>
Calibre 1120 (Modified ETA 2892-A2)/23 jewels
 
Question about serial #s
An unacceptable risk...(more)
Re: Question about serial #s
Re: Question about serial #s
 
Can I join the club? (more + scan)
Darn it all.... (more)
Hi Morgan, thanks for the Welcom! (nt)
Fine by me but who am I, I bought a Quartz SMP and
Quartz or Auto, they are great watches!!! (nt)
Got that very model last November...
Thanks for the warm welcome John! (nt)
I'm Jealous!! , Congratulations!
Thanks Sonny! (nt)
Welcome to the club! NT
Thanks Derek! (nt)
Question? (more)
Re: Question? (more)
I agree, another question (more)
Good idea! (more)
I think so too, it would be a great... (more)
 
Cleaning bracelet
Re: Cleaning bracelet
Re: Cleaning bracelet
What does it matter if the red seal comes off?
Mine was already gone. (nt)
 
Whats the LOWEST price on a 2531.80
Re: Whats the LOWEST price on a 2531.80
Re: worldwatches.com
Re: worldwatches.com
Re: Whats the LOWEST price on a 2531.80
i found it for 1032.50 in here
Hate to break the news to ya Rake
Re: Hate to break the news to ya Rake
But how....?
Re: But how....?
Keith: your 0.02 about diamont depot? -nt
Re: Whats the LOWEST price on a 2531.80
 
Derek, I have some questions for you...
And here are some answers...
Regarding the 7750
Thanks Derek.
Re: Thanks Derek.
 
Re: Accuracy: Omega vs. Rolex--again...
 
Seamaster-crystal not completely flush with bezel
Re: Seamaster-crystal not completely flush with be
I think it's the bezel itself...
My crystal is just a little ...
ditto...
Mine seems flush all the way around
Re: Seamaster-crystal not completely flush with be
Hmm... Mine's flush. -nt
Hmm... Mine's flush. -nt
 
Need some Recommendations
Re: Need some Recommendations
Re: Need some Recommendations
Excellent advice, I also like....more
Re: Need some Recommendations
 
Re: I like the blue face
 
your not alone
Re: your not alone
 
Clasp scratches too easily
Re: Clasp scratches too easily
Re: Clasp scratches too easily
A possible reason could be.....
Thanks, sounds like a reasonable explanation. (nt
Mine didn't start showing scratches...
Re: Clasp scratches too easily
Er, I don't usually keep my hand there...
Re: Er, I don't usually keep my hand there...
Re: Clasp scratches too easily
 
She deserved it big time......
 
I found it...perfect Bond dial.....
Well Omega should make it in man's version.....
 
New zOwie updates!
Always like looking at that skeleton Seamaster! nt
Re: New zOwie updates!
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