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New Seamaster
 
New Seamaster Owner Discovers zOWIE
Congrats! That's Derek Ziglar by the way. (nt)
 
Reference number of the Deville Chrono?
De ville chronograph on strap? That's 4640.31
 
If you're ever in Honolulu. . .
Thanks for the tip. Beautiful day, isn't it? (nt)
 
Seamaster Pro question...
Re: Seamaster Pro question...
 
I got 40% off from a local authorized dealer
Re: I got 40% off from a local authorized dealer
 
Winder Questions....
 
Speedy : The most photographed watch in the world?
 
REDESIGN OF SPEEDMASTER PRO
 
Speedmaster Auto strap question
Re: Speedmaster Auto strap question
 
Getting a new Speedy 1957 re-issue, and...
 
Speedmaster Push Button Question...
 
Would You Trust This?
Would You Trust This?
Re: Would You Trust This?
 
Scratches on SS Seamaster (more)
Re: Scratches on SS Seamaster (more)
I have used Scotch Brite...more
 
titanium bracelets
Re: titanium bracelets
 
Help, the wait is killing me....
Hang in there!
Re: Help, the wait is killing me....
Great things come to those who are patient...nt
Patience....
Re: Help, the wait is killing me....
Re: Help, the wait is killing me....
 
JB Seamaster Vs Rolex Sea Dweller
Re: JB Seamaster Vs Rolex Sea Dweller
 
Here's a tough one, is this a real one ?
That's normal...(more)
 
Which Omega is this?
New Speedmaster Rappante (sp?) model. No info yet.
 
$600 US for a GMT Strap!?!?!?!
Blue rubber strap for Pro is $165 from Omega (NT)
Re: $600 US for a GMT Strap!?!?!?!
 
gmt vs speedy
Re: gmt vs speedy
Good answer! (NT)
Indeed! :) (nt)
Re: gmt vs speedy
very different ones
gmt vs speedy
 
bad gmt stories
Past posters seem to like them.
I've heard only good ones so far. (nt)
 
Need nice GMT pic for desktop theme. Thx. (nt)
 
My new Speedmaster taken with my new Olympus .....
Try placing it crown-up, place the light...
Re: Try placing it crown-up, place the light...
 
Speedmaster 3510.50 - 45 jewels
Re: Speedmaster 3510.50 - 45 jewels
 
luminesence, how long?
Depends on the material...
Re: Depends on the material...
Re: Depends on the material...
Re: Depends on the material...
This remains to be seen, the material is quite new
Re: Depends on the material...
Re: Watch Arrived
 
Thank you Omega (Susanne)...more...
Cool man!!!...nt
 
Splooooosh!!
 
Derek, You are awesome
I second that!!
 
New Speedy Pro LTD Ed 30th Ann!
Re: New Speedy Pro LTD Ed 30th Ann!
 
Where can i find a scan of Speedy Rattrapante ?(nt
 
Redial a redial?
Re: Redial a redial?
 
Vintage Omega site
 
Seamaster Scans...
 
It's bee-u-tee-ful!!!
Congrats! (NT)
That's Great!!.....
Congratulations! Hope you'll like it. (nt)
 
Omega "in house" movements?
Re: Omega "in house" movements?
 
Just picked up an Omega collector's book...
some answers.....and thoughts...
Decent book for an overview....
 
Some new Bond Seamasters look better than others
Maybe it's just the lighting. (nt)
 
Apollo 11 crew member wearing..........>>
That's easy - Buzz - do it with the EVA suits on..
Apollo 11 crew ....easy view.......>>
Apollo 11 crew ....easy view.......>>
 
Speedmaster Schumacher?
It depends what you mean by Schumacer and Regular.
Which one would you value more? :-) MORE
Shuwies are a bit Swatch-y
Jeff, YOU ARE young enuf to own a Schuwy Speedy!..
 
Which movement - ETA 2892 ?
Appears to be a Omega-originated movement (more)
Re: Which movement - ETA 2892 ?
 
Sticky chrono switch on Moon Watch
How about having it serviced?
Have it serviced..........more
 
Can someone post...........
 
Omegamatic watch
Re: Omegamatic watch
 
Speedmaster Pro bezel with that little accent....
Doesn't it say tachmetre...
Thanks Bas...more
 
Question for the Speedmaster gurus...
I'm getting one exactly the same so pls. help (nt)
 
Beat up Seamaster Bond
Re: Beat up Seamaster Bond
Re: Beat up Seamaster Bond
Re: Beat up Seamaster Bond
Re: Beat up Seamaster Bond
Re: Beat up Seamaster Bond
 
Titanium vs steel
Re: Titanium vs steel
Re: Titanium vs steel
Re: Titanium vs steel
Re: Titanium vs steel
Re: Titanium vs steel
 
Speedmaster Auto bracelet (more)
Don't think that will work
 
Size/price of new speedmasters.
 
Moonwatch STRAP........
Moonwatch STRAP........
Congratulations first of all.....
 
JB Seamaster with no serial number
Re: JB Seamaster with no serial number
Ashford.com
Costco
Re: Costco
Costco's return policy. . .
Agree with you, Tyson on Ashford.com
Re: Costco
Re: Costco not a warranty.
Re: Ashford.com
Re: JB Seamaster with no serial number
Re: JB Seamaster with no serial number
Re: JB Seamaster with no serial number
Ask your money back!
I Verified All Of This With Omega...
35% off from an authorized dealer?
Your watch is grey market.
If you try to service the watch....
 
Does this sound like it works?.................
Maybe.............more
 
Seamaster accuracy
Re: Seamaster accuracy
Re: Seamaster accuracy
Re: Seamaster accuracy
 
Re: Battery Life in quartz Seamaster models?
 
Anyone know the retail of the new co-ax? nt
In HK, US$4000-$5000 (nt)
I heard $6,000. to $8,000 depends on case material
Thanks. nt
 
A question of accuracy.
Free and easy watch self regulation (no kidding)..
No lie....I have my Seamaster Chrono down to..
Thanks Derek..
That is a very good idea!!...nt
Yes, excellent idea. nt
 
How old is an Omega seamaster if in a grey box ?
Re: How old is an Omega seamaster if in a grey box
Just got SM Pro Chrono.. SN starts w/ 6032 (n/m)
My SeaPro Chronog start with 6002.....
Never mind my above post(mine is >18 months old
 
Re: You have to look hard for it.
 
Seamaster Pro Chrono 2598.80 Help
I'd have a pro do it.
Learn from my mistake
Thanks.....(NT)
 
A Special Day
A very nice story, thanks. nt
I wish your family lots of happiness! :) nt
Thanks!!:-)
Great story...thanks for sharing.....n/t
 
How water resistant is the Speedmaster Pro MW..>
Re: How water resistant is the Speedmaster Pro MW.
Re: How water resistant is the Speedmaster Pro MW.
I have no first hand experience...
 
GMT: Rubber band vs SS band
Re: get it with the..................
I agree going with SS first and rubber 2nd....
Re: I agree going with SS first and rubber 2nd....
 
25 is correct...my Breitling...(more)
 
Seamaster 2301.11
A great, classic watch...
Re: A great, classic watch...
Re: Seamaster 2301.11
 
Price for Speedmaster 3513.50.00
Re: Price for Speedmaster 3513.50.00
 
When will Omega release the next Speedy? (more)
They usally come out with different dials....
Re: They usally come out with different dials....
This time is a keeper RON! :-)....nt
Re: They usally come out with different dials....
 
Seamaster Pro VS GMT: Which one would you go for?
My $0.02 a 2nd time.
But Jeff you still did not make a choice!
Me? JB Pro SS and 18k, no question. NT
Thanks Guys!!!!!!!!!(nt)
This would be a hard decision for me....
 
Finally got my Speedy Pro!!
Re: Finally got my Speedy Pro!!
Cal. 1861/63 cannot hack
 
Re: Cosmic 2000
 
Re: Cosmic 2000
 
Celebrating with a new Omega
My 30th hasn't come in yet............more
Watch Apollo 13 weekly to love the watch more. :)
Welcome to the zOwie home for the incurable! (NT)
 
Re: Battery Life in quartz Seamaster models?
 
What's everyone wearing today?................more
Yesterday Nike Typhoon Now new SM Pro Chrono (n/m)
Re: What's everyone wearing today?................
Whoa.. Back to school
Stocker and Yale Diver NT
1992 Speedmaster Professional, sapphire back (NT)
Breitling Old Navitimer, then tonite: Speedy Pro.
Sea Dweller.......... :)
Re: What's everyone wearing today?................
Speedy Pro pre moon.........n/t
Speedy pros display back.nt
A Zodiac Kermetic
T-shirt, denim shorts, and a SM Pro Bond! (more)
I'm wearing a G-Shock if you don't mind. :) (nt)
I have one also....so I don't mind. :) nt
:) ........ (nt)
SeaMonster Pro Chrono!! (nt)
Speedmaster Moon Watch-sapphire back. nt
IWC titanium Aquatimer...nt
Speedy Pro (NT)
 
TimeZone opens new forums - including OMEGA!
Make a link from TZ to here
Agreed, but..........
Derek, your clearly committed to Omega, more
This site was first and will always be first with
This site is better and will only improve. nt
Thanks. Yes, there are more changes coming (more)
 
New Watch Just Arrived (more)
Congrat.Hope I can have one too.nt
Another Congratulations from Thailand! :) (nt)
Congratulations, on both counts.....n/t
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
 
Bond Seamaster vs GMT
Re: Bond Seamaster vs GMT
They're both great watches
My $0.02
 
My Omega Watch Horror Story
Re: My Omega Watch Horror Story
Re: My Omega Watch Horror Story
Been diving with seamasters for years...
ReThey can........
 
Any avid Divers wear Omega?
Thanks, everyone, for your input!!
Re: Any avid Divers wear Omega?
Re: Any avid Divers wear Omega?
I swim with my Seamaster Pro weekly for years....
Whasamata me?
If your GMT leaks....
 
Anyone know where there is an Omega screen saver
 
My personal Omega Saga-Part II (Long)
Kinda Inspirational, Thanks!!....
Re: My personal Omega Saga-Part II (Long)
 
Animated Omega Speedy ad is available for d/l now.
 
1800usd for a re-issue of 1957 speedy,worth it?
Depends what you value
The trouble is… (more)
You'll make the right decision!
I agree 100% (more)
But the display back is soooo beautiful...
 
Worthwhile Watch Shop(s) in Vancouver, BC? NT
Re: Worthwhile Watch Shop(s) in Vancouver, BC? NT
Re: Worthwhile Watch Shop(s) in Vancouver, BC? NT
 
scratched bezel on seamaster pro
 
seamaster
Re: seamaster
 
Derek and Serial Numbers on SM Pro
Re: Derek and Serial Numbers on SM Pro
 
Speedmaster Book on eB@y
But...(more)
I've tried the Canadian Distributors - more
Re: I've tried the Canadian Distributors - more
I can't get a copy from Omega US or ...more
Re: I can't get a copy from Omega US or ...more
 
O.GMT and Leaks
Re: O.GMT and Leaks
I never swim in any watch or expose any watch
Sea Dweller....more
I guess real divers buy Tag/Heuers...
Re: O.GMT and Leaks
Did you see his guestbook?
It is a case of Chicken Little syndrome...
A funny story about expectations
The guy didn't service his watch...more
 
Plain old Speedy auto -- opinions?
Re: Plain old Speedy auto -- opinions?
Re: Plain old Speedy auto -- opinions?
Obvious reasons is that it is just not the same...
 
The Object of My Desire
Just found this one..............more
Take your pick
Are you sure that's a 1952 model? more
 
Is there a wait for the Speedmaster Moon Watch...&
Yes, my vendor said....
Delay due to the 30th anniversary model (more)
Yep...
Good things come to those who wait, patients my
Aflect, this seems to be the wait time in my....
 
Serial Number/Date discrepancy...
Re: Serial Number/Date discrepancy...
Re: Serial Number/Date discrepancy....
 
Prefer vintage, but...(more)
 
Hello, all. Thanks, Derek and a Hello Bryan Goh!
A dedicated Omega Forum was definitely needed.
Definitely agree...thanks Derek Ziggy:-)....nt
Yes, Quantity and Quality not mutally exclusive...
About fine watchmakers
My take on the low production....
 
Omega Chronographs - Speedmaster, Seamaster, etc.
Great page and 1861's beat rate
Thank you and I hope you do enjoy this page.
Eric's sight is a 'must visit' for Omega fans!
 
My personal Omega Saga-LONG
Cant wait....nt
Lookin forward to it! My speedmaster....
Thanks, you'll like part II....more
 
Seeking opinions on vintage Seamasters (scan)
Re: Seeking opinions on vintage Seamasters (scan)
Looks like the same movement as Speedmaster ProNT
 
Fake SM Pro selling for $300+ right now on ebay...
Bid retractions reduced the price to $90.00 (nt)
I e-mailed all the bidders and warned them. (NT)
Re: I wondered how they heard!
Re: Fake SM Pro selling for $300+ right now on eba
Re: Fake SM Pro selling for $300+ right now on eba
 
and what abt. cal. 1155....
 
Need Speedy Pro Mark II Bracelet?
 
Manufacturers can't find cheaters?
I think they subtly encourage them
A matter of incentives to do the work...
 
Speedy Pro's case dimennions & more
Gerry L.'s TimeZone BB #441
861 and 1861
 
Thanks all, ......more
 
Nighttime visibility--Pro vs GMT/Anniversary model
One little note... it is 50 years not 150.
Time Flies... Nice to see you in this forum (more)
True, 50 years is the commemeration of the Sea...
Image revised based on your comments!
Re: Image revised based on your comments!
Looks Super!!...nt
Re: The skeleton hands ........
Derek, I have no prob. w/ new hands, my problem is
Was that a picture of tritium or luminova?
Re: Was that a picture of tritium or luminova?
My Two Cents.
Re: My Two Cents.
Re: Nighttime visibility--Pro vs GMT/Anniversary m
 
Seamaster Professional Chronometer Scans
 
Re: Seamaster and strap?
Re: Seamaster and strap?
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