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scans/comments: Speedy 1957 re-issue
 
Difference b/w ACC and SMP300M ChronoDiver? *PIC*
World of difference
Re: World of difference
Oops, the ACC does have the HRV! *NM*
 
SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
Re: SMP at Costco
 
SMP AT *PIC*
Re: SMP AT
Derek - Don't forget the AT comes in 35mm also...
 
OMEGA Seamaster Chronograph, London 1948 Ref: 2894
Yes, it's available. My Dealer just got it in.
Re: Beautiful! Any idea of MSRP? *NM*
 
There are authorized dealers that
 
Omega 2894.52.91
Yes, I've heard the same
Re: Yes, I've heard the same
Yes, that's what I'm saying
 
AT Bracelet
Re: AT Bracelet
 
Opinions on see through case backs
Depends on the watch >>>
Like them! *NM*
Love 'em
Like them quite a lot! *NM*
Like *NM*
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
I don't notice a difference on my wrist! *NM*
No difference in feeling wearing them *NM*
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
Re: Opinions on see through case backs
 
Owners of the new RailMaster... I need your help!
Re: Owners of the new RailMaster... I need your he
 
Re: Follow up with Yaeger Watch Co.
 
Re: Follow up with Yaeger Watch Co.
 
Re: SKW-Anyone have any experiences with this comp
 
Why do we call it a 'crystal'?
Re: Why do we call it a 'crystal'?
What a corundum conundrum! *NM*
 
My authorized dealer experience
Re: My authorized dealer experience
Geez! Time to find a new dealer.
Re: Geez! Time to find a new dealer.
Re: My authorized dealer experience
Thanks for the opinion
 
Aqua Terrra
Keith Downing will be in touch shortly. *NM*
 
Speedmaster Case Back
 
eBay - Fakes?
Re: eBay - Fakes?
Re: eBay - Fakes? *PIC*
 
Bvlgari vs. Omega
 
how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
Re: how fake are the omegas getting?
 
SM Second hand movement
Re: SM Second hand movement
Re: SM Second hand movement
If it is a quartz... *PIC*
Is it a quartz watch?>>
 
Tag Heuer Vs Omega
omega is a prestige brand that is not the case of
Re:Omega......shame they still don't!
Re:Omega......shame they still don't!
yes but what joe jewelers said is
Confused
No is what i tried to explain you is
Re: Tag Heuer Vs Omega
Omega much better than Tag, IMO! *NM*
Re: Omega much better than Tag, IMO!
 
Special LTD Edition GMT! *LINK*
I almost wrote that guy...
Re: I almost wrote that guy...
I think he's openly deceptive *NM*
I agree. Where does he get that...
That is funny, mine cost
LoL It's BS
 
Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
Re: Seamaster Pro French Bracelet
 
Anyone know the numbers for the straight links on
Re: Anyone know the numbers for the straight links
 
Tonneau omegas
Re: Tonneau omegas
 
omega golden models
Re: omega golden models
 
2231.80 - verifying authenticity *PIC*
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Re: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity
Pic: 2231.80 - verifying authenticity *NM* *PIC*
 
Diver Extension Clasp for GMT
Re: Diver Extension Clasp for GMT
Re: Diver Extension Clasp for GMT
 
Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
You have a significant misconception here...
.....and for this reason should be TWO versions of
Re: .....and for this reason should be TWO version
...can't say i agree with you..
Logic isn't really the purpose here...
and I can't say i agree with you..
Re: and I can't say i agree with you..
Omega disagrees with you. I win.
Re: Omega disagrees with you. I win.....REALLY?
You don't win since Omega disagrees with you.
Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
Re: Yep....you win! ......what an ego...
I'm not even sure what your point is anymore
Re: ...can't say i agree with you..
Re: .....and for this reason should be TWO version
I was being facetious....
Re: I was being facetious....
Re: Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
Re: Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
Re: Omega Helium Relief vs Rolex nothing??
PS: Derek (zowie) refers to it as totally useless
 
When will "Bond" model be retired?
When Anna Kournikova says so! *NM*
Re: When will "Bond" model be retired?
Re: When will "Bond" model be retired?
Let me get out my Sapphire Crystal Ball
Crystal balls aren't sapphire, they're crystal !
Sapphire is a type of crystal :) *NM*
That's I'm Sayin *NM*
 
Omega Vintage Seamaster300 with cal.752 STRANGE? *LINK*
There was never seamaster 300's with cal 752
So the watch is a "freak"!....wonder if....
 
Memomatic
Re: Memomatic value
Thanx, Georges *NM*
 
My first Omega
Enjoy !! - M. Canon *NM*
Re: My first Omega
Congratulations. Wear it in good health.
 
New Omega ad campaign
Re: New Omega ad campaign
 
Moonwatch Restoration Pics
 
Army Watch?
Re: Army Watch?
Re: Army Watch?
 
Do you own both?
Re: Do you own both?
Re: Do you own both?- No, but...
Yep!
Yes...
Re: Do you own both?
Re: Do you own both?
Thanks for the responses
 
Proud new owner
Re: Proud new owner
congrats
Re: Proud new owner *NM*
 
1954 Mint Connie bumper! EXCITED for sure! *LINK*
Re: 1954 Mint Connie bumper! EXCITED for sure!
Re: 1954 Mint Connie bumper! EXCITED for sure!
 
My First OMEGA SM - It's Emotional
Re: My First OMEGA SM - It's Emotional
It IS isn't it!
wear it in good health and congrats *NM*
Congratulations!
Congrats! Wear it well, friend! *NM*
 
How is the CO axial new
Read this 4 part article *NM* *LINK*
Re: Read this 4 part article
 
Omega Vs. Rolex
The Apprentice and Rolex
Rolex watches are for.. *PIC*
Re: Rolex watches are for..
kinda agree with leon + some thaughts
to ak what you isn't completely true
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
Overpriced? Say's who?
I have to agree with KVS.
Re: Overpriced? Say's who?
my understanding of the steel
Re: Omega Vs. Rolex
the 1957-1969 seamaster 300 is the answer
 
New James Bond Actor?
Re: New James Bond Actor?
Yes, there will be a new James Bond Watch
Re: Yes, there will be a new James Bond Watch
don't have to travel the world to use a GMT *NM*
Re: Well then I wish I had a job...
Don't know, perhaps it will be a SS version of ths *NM* *PIC*
are those raised numbers?
Can't tell
 
Omega Seamaster
Re: Omega Seamaster
Re: Omega Seamaster
 
WHICH IS REALLY BETTER OMEGA OR ROLEX???
Re: WHICH IS REALLY BETTER OMEGA OR ROLEX???
There is no single "better" between those...
Truck driver or cocktail waitress LOL Derek! *NM*
Thorny Old Chestnut... *LINK*
two different brands
Re: two different brands
Re: two different brands
Re: two different brands
i am an omega collector since i am 13
THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR INPUT
you are very warm welcome
 
Great concern on my Seamaster pro diver
Re: Great concern on my Seamaster pro diver
 
vintage crosshair dial
Re: vintage crosshair dial
 
Speedy Pro bracelet links
 
calibre 1538 ex omega
 
Re: Quartz vs Automatic
 
New 49.2 mm Railmaster???
Re: New 49.2 mm Railmaster???
It doesn't exist... yet
Thanks, Keith. *NM*
 
New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?> *PIC*
Re: New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?>
Re: New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?>
Re: New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?>
Re: New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?>
Re: New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?>
Soleil, you got it!
Re: Soleil, you got it!
Re: New caseback stamp on SMPs:signifigance?>
 
Re: Poll: Do you wear your SMP diving, swimming, e
 
Omega 1120 manual winding
Re: Omega 1120 manual winding
Re: Omega 1120 manual winding
 
3 questions re: quartz caliber 1538 >>>
Where's the pink bunny??????? *NM*
I have a scan for all to see!>>> *PIC*
Try this link
Re: 3 questions re: quartz caliber 1538 >>>
Thank you all! *NM*
 
Omega Seamaster Chronometer
Re: Omega Seamaster Chronometer
Re: Omega Seamaster Chronometer
 
Best place to have batteries changed?
Re: Best place to have batteries changed?
 
New/First Omega *PIC*
Re: New/First Omega *NM* *LINK*
AHHHHHH sorry *LINK* *PIC*
Why you are having trouble...
 
An Omega for the wife...
My wife loves her Constellation Mini *PIC*
Re: My wife loves her Constellation Mini
Re: An Omega for the wife... *PIC*
Re: An Omega for the wife...
Based on your criteria >>> *PIC*
Re: Based on your criteria >>>
 
Vinage Omega *LINK*
Re: Vinage Omega
 
Rolex GMT v Omega GMT
Re: Rolex GMT v Omega GMT
Hello! 1/3 the price? Go Omega
these watches are different
Yep, "especially" the GMT.>>>
 
No Joking. New Strap
Re: No Joking. New Strap
Re: No Joking. New Strap
 
Omega or.....
Re: Omega or.....
buy omega
Re: Omega or.....
 
crystal replacement/see-through caseback
Re: crystal replacement/see-through caseback
 
glad to be back
Welcome back, Georges!!! *NM*
Hello Georges! *NM*
 
Re: Bought my first Omega...
Re: Bought my first Omega... *NM* *PIC*
Re: Bought my first Omega... *PIC*
Re: Bought my first Omega...
Thanks! *NM*
 
Old stock Seamaster
Re: Old stock Seamaster
Re: Old stock Seamaster
Re: Old stock Seamaster
Re: Old stock Seamaster
Re: Old stock Seamaster
 
About two hours old, boys and girls. *NM* *PIC*
Re: About two hours old, boys and girls.
Congrats. Especially love the strap! *NM*
Congratulations Dave !
 
off Omega but...
 
Re: What's the "star" on the lug mean on this SMP?
Re: What's the "star" on the lug mean on this SMP?
It's there,clear as day.Look again. *NM*
It's right there, upper-right-hand lug in the pic *NM*
 
Re: seamaster serial number
Re: seamaster serial number
E-mail them
Re: E-mail them
Re: E-mail them
 
Re: What's the "star" on the lug mean on this SMP?> *LINK*
DOH!Thanks,Derek!:-) *NM*
 
Re: omega constellation ID #'s
 
Is the "Omega" logo on the Speedy applied or ...>>
Printed
 
Re: Manual wind of autos>>>
Re: Manual wind of autos>>>
 
Re: Send it to me. I'll fix it.
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