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Cost for Overhaul of 56 Omega Constellation
 
what price is a good price for smp?
 
SMP Chrono reviews?
Re: SMP Chrono reviews? Thank you all. *NM*
Re: SMP Chrono reviews?
Absolutely! Here ya' go... *LINK*
 
Ashford.com being sold to Diamond.com
Re: Ashford.com being sold to Diamond.com
 
Omega parts on web?
What kind of parts are you wanting? *NM*
Re: What kind of parts are you wanting?
 
SeMP C1 at Costco...
Re: SeMP C1 at Costco...
Re: SeMP C1 at Costco... *LINK* *PIC*
 
if bond was replace, will the seamaster?
¸Actor does not choose the watch, film people do *NM*
Depends on how the "Bond" character develops. *PIC*
what about the x-33 for bond?
Only if they remake "Moonraker" *NM*
Re: what about the x-33 for bond?
Yikes! What a crappy photo. (Look at date window!) *NM*
 
Buying on the internet
 
Scuffed Seamaster James Bond Bracelet
God help me if I'm wrong! lol
God help me, REGARDLESS
Re: Scuffed Seamaster James Bond Bracelet
 
Co-Axial Escapement.
You mean 'just' the movement itself?
Re: You mean 'just' the movement itself?
First of all >>>
 
omega.ch
Re: omega.ch
Re: omega.ch
 
Brushed steel clasp OVERPOLISHED
Re: Brushed steel clasp OVERPOLISHED
What I would do!
hhmmm...heard this one on another forum!!! *NM*
Re: hhmmm...heard this one on another forum!!!
 
Pre-Bond SMP owners....
two pre-pre-prebond SMPs ;-)
Re: Pre-Bond SMP owners....
Re: Pre-Bond SMP owners....
Own 4 myself and a sub no date *LINK*
 
Re: 2 in 1 product placement?
 
OMEGA Online Dealers
Re: OMEGA Online Dealers
Re: OMEGA Online Dealers
You don't have to go gray...
 
Rare Speedmaster ?
 
Crystals on vint models? *LINK*
 
Hong Kong Pricing
Re: Hong Kong Pricing
Re: Hong Kong Pricing
Re: Hong Kong Pricing
 
Seamaster Chrono Diver
 
broken bond braclet
It happened to me too, you did the right thing *NM*
Geez!! Where have I heard this story before!! *NM*
Re: Geez!! Where have I heard this story before!!
Interesting story with the right conclusion
 
Seamaster Pro model # ?
As it has been said, the only difference... *LINK* *PIC*
The ONLY difference is the Bracelet
Re: The same timepiece...
Re: Seamaster Pro model # ?
Many thanks for the info!
 
scratches on watch band
Re: scratches on watch band
 
Winding, correctly
 
Seamaster or Aquaterra?
Re: Seamaster or Aquaterra?
decisions,decisions, I know what you mean
 
please help
Re: please help
JT is correct!
Re: JT is correct! *NM*
Re: JT is correct!
 
Limited-edition Apollo XVII Speedmaster Profession *PIC*
 
anyone know this band? *LINK*
That's a stock Omega strap, red kevlar.-----------
Re: That's a stock Omega strap, red kevlar.-------
Re: That's a stock Omega strap, red kevlar.-------
 
thanks for input *NM*
 
Seamaster Waterproof
Re: Seamaster Waterproof
Re: Seamaster Waterproof
Digital camera not required..
or you can have the picture scanned. *NM*
Re: or you can have the picture scanned.
it means that there is no message *NM*
 
Seamaster Cosmic info
Re: Seamaster Cosmic info
 
Omega Constellatoin
Re: Omega Constellatoin.... *LINK*
Re: Omega Constellatoin
Re: Omega Constellatoin *NM*
 
Identifying Seamaster *PIC*
 
thankyou everyone
 
Quarts or Automatic
To Quartz or not to Quartz
Two week old SMP auto (more
Re: Quarts or Automatic
....But buy a Quartz not a Quarts *NM*
Re: ....But buy a Quartz not a Quarts
Re: Quarts or Automatic
Re: Quarts or Automatic
Re: Confucious say....
 
date change on bond watch
Re: date change on bond watch
Re: date change on bond watch
Re: that's rough
 
good deal on seamaster pro?
Re: good deal on seamaster pro?
 
speedmaster confusion *LINK*
Re: speedmaster confusion *LINK*
Re: speedmaster confusion
Re: speedmaster confusion
Re: speedmaster confusion
Re: speedmaster confusion
 
NATO- Strap
"Phoenix Straps Ltd." >>>------------f3+yzIP5MwS1Y
Re: NATO- Strap
 
If it was free...
Easy...
You pass the test *NM*
At least the "inferior" Rolex bracelets...
i agree....
Re: At least the "inferior" Rolex bracelets...
Tough, I do not like either. *NM*
Re: If it was free...
That's an easy one for me.------------SKHK+h85/F/M
Re: SKHK+h85/F/M ???
Maybe someday I should just ask Derek...
Re: Maybe someday I should just ask Derek...
 
Where To Buy Omega / My Nice Experience
Re: Where To Buy Omega / My Nice Experience
 
Omega repairs?
Good experience with Swiss Service Center *LINK*
Took my 1953 Omega cal 354 there. I was pleased. *NM*
 
on rolex watches....
I, like you enjoy the plain crystals but also
Re: on rolex watches....
I like the fact as well...
Well said, hacmac. *NM*
 
Authorized or Grey Market? *LINK*
Re: Authorized or Grey Market? *LINK*
Drop me an E-Mail
Although I've not bought from them, everyone....
 
24 hour dial
Re: 24 hour dial
 
seamaster carré?
 
chrono diver question.. help.
He's probably B.S.ing you
 
Internet deals - are they reliable?
Yes, they are grey market....
Re: Yes, they are grey market....
Actually, their prices are terrible
Re: Actually, their prices are terrible
Re: Actually, their prices are terrible
Re: Actually, their prices are terrible
Yes, there are plenty
 
Quartz Seamaster
A nonanswer, comment
 
speedmaster noises
What you're hearing is normal. *NM*
Exactly. *NM*
 
Opinions?
Re: Opinions?
Buy them both....
Re: Buy them both....
Re: Buy them both.... *NM*
Re: Opinions?
Re: Opinions?
Here's an idea! Which one do 'you' want? *NM*
Re: Any revisions on the horizon?
 
SMP 300 Timekeeping
 
C.P..seamaster box????
 
seamaster or seadweller??
 
Keith omega hand-me-down and ?'s
 
vintage chronograph from 1945?
 
just bought a new seamaster and...
 
Omega Prestige Automatic
Re: Omega Prestige Automatic
It will outlast your Children and Grandchildren
 
Seamaster Professional 200M *PIC*
 
NEED YOUR HELP!
Very unusual!!
 
seamaster "america,s cup"
Re: seamaster "america,s cup"
 
Re: I buy watch for myself, not other people
As a kid I allways wanted to buy ...
 
TAG Kirium F1 or Omega X-33? *LINK* *PIC*
Decisions, decisions
Re: TAG Kirium F1 or Omega X-33?
 
Seamaster Deville
 
seamaster cosmic questions
 
Shock resistance
About 3 feet actually >>>
Re: About 3 feet actually >>>
skiing
 
Qn re. Seamaster GMT w rubber strap model
That's the number. The Omega Site is in Error
Tks! Good 2 hear bcos I really wanted that one! nt *NM*
 
Re: SMP Stop watch
Re: SMP Stop watch
 
watch dial repair
 
Good Looking?
It's all a matter of taste, but I have good taste! *PIC*
Re: thanks, i'll pass on strap. *NM*
 
SMP 200m question
 
Re: How do I negotiate?
 
SMP LOOSES TIME
Re: SMP LOOSES TIME
When you set it, set it 30 seconds fast...--------
Or set it right when you change the date...
Re: SMP LOOSES TIME *NM*
 
info wanted on inherited watch ? *LINK*
Could this be a pre-moon Speedmaster?------------N
Re: info wanted on inherited watch ?
 
Info. on Omega 3590.50.00??
 
Where to find the best prices
 
Re: SMP looses time
Re: SMP looses time
 
Re: nyc retailer, etc?
 
Need Help Seamaster Day Date........
 
Auto vs. quartz...yes, agian!!
Re: Auto vs. quartz...yes, agian!!
just like cars really
Re: Auto vs. quartz...yes, agian!!
I completely agree with you *NM*
Damn!! A typo on the heading!! *NM*
Re: Damn!! A typo on the heading!!
Re: Don't buy auto because of Bond
your right, there is no way it can be an auto...
Haha...
 
Re: Went to see die another day this afternoon!
 
black SMP with Bond Nato strap??
 
Re: Actually it was a SUB (more)
 
AT retail prices
SS Co-Axial as follows
Thanks!! *NM*
 
Re: Actually it was a SUB (more)
 
Re: nyc retailer, etc?
Re: nyc retailer, etc?
 
Re: Rolex Vs Omega the eternal question
Re: Rolex Vs Omega the eternal question
Re: Rolex Vs Omega the eternal question
 
Chronometer "break-in" period
Re: Chronometer "break-in" period
 
Identify this Omega?
 
Re: SMP looses time
 
Re: smp's scratched bezel
 
Seamaster Dynamic ...How To...?
Re: Seamaster Dynamic ...How To...?
Re: Seamaster Dynamic ...How To...?
 
Re: Included paperwork for smp,ac limited ed.
Re: Included paperwork for smp,ac limited ed.
Re: Included paperwork for smp,ac limited ed.
 
SMP vs Sinn 203St *NM*
 
Perception...
Re: Perception...
I'm blind - does that help explain?
Re. Service
Hmm interesting......
Huh?
Re: Hmm interesting......
I told you this was a silly debate... *NM*
 
Re: SMP looses time
 
Lol! For me a "watch" is an "Omega": I recognise
Amen!
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