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Here's how extra SMP links are packaged/sold>>> *PIC*
 
HELP! What model # is this? *LINK*
Re: HELP! What model # is this?
Re: HELP! What model # is this?
Which one on the page did you like ? *NM*
 
Seamaster steel bracelet - availability
have you tried www.ofrei.com? *NM*
 
What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Black dial SMP quartz MidSize *NM*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own? *NM*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own? *PIC*
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own?
Re: What Omega Model(s) do you own? *NM*
 
Was this SMP dial/bezel combo ever offered? *PIC*
Yes, until very recently.
Thank you,sir! *NM*
 
AT accuracy
Re: AT accuracy
Re: AT accuracy
Re: AT accuracy
 
Quartz Aqua Terra
 
Re: Questions
 
Serial Number Location On Seamaster 2231.80
Yes, it should be there, but...
Re: Yes, it should be there, but...
Re:Serial Number Location On Seamaster 2231.80
If it's not on the back of the 7:00 lug...
 
Help with identifying rare Gold Omega watch *LINK*
 
Aqua Terra Railmaster CoAxial
Matte Black finish Dial, no applied markers, logos *NM*
Re: Matte Black finish Dial, no applied markers, l
domed *NM*
 
Any Comments
41mm, 38mm, 35mm?
Re: Any Comments
Re: Any Comments
Sales tax?
Re: Sales tax?
Re: Sales tax?
$100 difference between them
Re: $100 difference between them
 
AquaTerra owners
black ss/ss 35mm *LINK*
Here's my 41mm Black
Re: AquaTerra owners
Re: AquaTerra owners
 
Think your SeMP is heavy? *PIC*
Re: Think your SeMP is heavy? *PIC*
Will you _ever_ be satisfied, Dave? :-) *NM*
Not until Raquel Welch >>>
Re: Think your SeMP is heavy?
I love it!
Hey,no hairy wrist shot?Enjoy it! *NM*
 
Purchase Omega Online
Re: Purchase Omega Online
Read this page... *LINK*
 
Omega 1438 Seamaster movement>> *PIC*
Re: Omega 1438 Seamaster movement>>
Here's the watch it goes into>> *PIC*
 
Changing the battery in a SMP Quartz
I'd guess perhaps it's just>>> *PIC*
Re: I'd guess perhaps it's just>>>
Yes, the Auto does have the same protection
Thanks for info Jalle *NM* *NM*
Re: I'd guess perhaps it's just>>>
Re: I'd guess perhaps it's just>>> *NM*
Here's the picture with the cover off>>> *PIC*
Re: I figured it out
Are you saying there are TWO "O" rings here?>>>
BTW,I think the black plastic is a mov'nt spacer. *NM*
Re: BTW,I think the black plastic is a mov'nt spac
 
speedmaster date
Re: speedmaster date
 
Omega Newbie Needs Help!!!
Re: Omega Newbie Needs Help!!!
Re: Omega Newbie Needs Help!!! *PIC*
 
OMEGA experts, I need your help PLEASE !!!
 
Battery change for Quartz SMP
Re: Battery change for Quartz SMP
 
close call!
Re: close call!
Re: close call!
Re: close call!
He better double check accuracy after that one! *NM*
Re: He better double check accuracy after that one
Shock resistant to 5000g's
 
Real Constellation??
Yes,they have... *PIC*
Re: Yes,they have...
 
Something old and something older...
 
Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
Re: Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
Re: Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
Re: Vintage OMEGA (but NO LOGO!?)
 
Seamaster vs Submariner Shootout! *LINK*
 
Got my SMP 2254.50 today
Glowing in the dark:-)
Re: Glowing in the dark:-)
Re: Glowing in the dark:-)
Yes, photoshop allrigth :-) *NM*
Re: Got my SMP 2254.50 today
Super LumiNova should not fade and congrats *NM*
Congratulations!Great watch indeed.Enjoy. *NM*
 
Wholesale Price of Omega Watches
As far as I know, it's 50% whatever the situation *NM*
what about Grey market discount?
 
Buttons that function underwater? Confused...
Re: Buttons that function underwater? Confused...
Re: Buttons that function underwater? Confused...
 
MSRP of Seamaster America's Cup??
$4195 US MSRP last I saw. *NM*
Thanks, Keith. *NM*
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY zOwie Forum!
Well done, Derek.Great effort by you 4 all of us! *NM*
Congratulations!Long live zOwie Forum. *NM*
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY zOwie Forum!
Congrats! Keep up the good work! *NM* *NM*
Happy Birthday zOwie *NM*
My first post was 12/30/99 *NM*
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY zOwie Forum!
Congrats Derek!>> *PIC*
 
Now an Omega Owner *PIC*
Congratulations!Enjoy this beauty. *NM*
Congratulations Ron *NM*
Very elegant indeed!Congrats & enjoy.:-) *NM*
 
Tritium and redialing
 
Omega Seamaster 30
SHOW US PICTURES
 
Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
Re: Internet purchase of Auto Seamaster
 
Have any Canadians dealt with this retailer *LINK*
WatchWholesale
Quick Update .......
Further Update.....
Toronto Sales Tax?
Re: Toronto Sales Tax? *LINK*
Email is Bouncing
Re: Email is Bouncing
 
Dealers in Louisiana
 
Broad Arrow
Re: Broad Arrow
Re: Broad Arrow
 
Calibre 502
 
Re: Titanium vs. Stainless
 
Electric blue SMP *PIC*
Re: Electric blue SMP
LOL!Hey,I hope it sells well for ya!Great shots. *NM*
Looks good:-) *NM*
Re: Electric blue SMP
Sheesh - pardon my typos ...ouch is right ! (NT) *NM*
I used to have in midsize,beautiful watch.Miss it. *NM*
Re: Electric blue SMP *NM*
Re: Electric blue SMP
Re: Electric blue SMP
Re: Electric blue SMP
 
Are there any Internet resellers based in Canada!?
Re: Are there any Internet resellers based in Cana
 
Keith Please Help!
Please E-Mail Me. *NM*
 
Seamaster New Style
I have both.
Re: Seamaster New Style
Re: Seamaster New Style
 
Scratched bezel
Re: Scratched bezel
 
Date setting on Seamaster Professional Chronometer
Re: Date setting on Seamaster Professional Chronom
Re: Date setting on Seamaster Professional Chronom
Re: Date setting on Seamaster Professional Chronom
 
Minute hand on the broad arrow ?
Re: Minute hand on the broad arrow ?
Re: Minute hand on the broad arrow ?
Re: Minute hand on the broad arrow ?
Re: Minute hand on the broad arrow ?
 
Re: Anyone care to comment on the silver AT legibi
 
1940's seamaster?
Re: 1940's seamaster?
SHOW PICTURES
Re: SHOW PICTURES *LINK*
 
Re: aqua terra precision
 
Plan to buy a AT
Check Your E-Mail *NM*
 
Attn: Newbies! Cleaning instructions inside>>> *PIC*
Nothing offensive about the wrist,but meatloaf?>>
Re: Attn: Newbies! Cleaning instructions inside>>>
 
Omega Service Interval ??
Re: Omega Service Interval ??
Wow!That's a tidy sum>>>
Mine will get a $3 battery "service" when needed>>
Re: Mine will get a $3 battery "service" when need
Re: Mine will get a $3 battery "service" when need
Re: Mine will get a $3 battery "service" when need
Re: Mine will get a $3 battery "service" when need
 
is Keith Downing back?
He's Back Physically, But Mentally Out-To-Lunch
Keith, get in touch if... *LINK*
I'm not a Dealer, but check your e-mail anyway. *NM*
 
Here's the antimagnetic cover on a Aqua Terra *PIC*
 
Internet Seller
Re: Internet Seller
I bought mine on the net too>
Re: I bought mine on the net too>
Check you Email for details>>>
Re: Check you Email for details>>>
Done,but realise>>
Re: Internet Seller
Go with an Authorized Dealer. Check your E-Mail *NM*
Re: Go with an Authorized Dealer. Check your E-Mai
Same here I wanted to use his source but>>
 
Here's a scan of the SMP quartz movement unveiled> *PIC*
Re: Here's a scan of the SMP quartz movement unvei
Your welcome.6 jewels ain't bad! *NM*
Re: Your welcome.6 jewels ain't bad!
Re: Your welcome.6 jewels ain't bad! *NM*
 
Re: SMP gains/loses time
 
Omega Speedmaster, How water resistant is it?
Re: Omega Speedmaster, How water resistant is it?
It isn't >>>
Re: It isn't >>>
There are a lot of tables...
It's just a theoretical number.
Re: It's just a theoretical number.
Re: It's just a theoretical number.
I don't understand what you mean?
Re: I don't understand what you mean?
Well, I think that Omega and most other
Re: I don't understand what you mean? *NM*
Yeah, but this clearly states...
Re: It's just a theoretical number. *NM*
 
WATCH WINDER
Save your money >>>
 
my AT has arrived!!! *PIC*
This is what a wrist shot 'should' look like! *PIC*
but your arms arnt as sexy as mine...
Congratulations!Great watch.I've the same. *NM*
Re: my AT has arrived!!! *NM*
Re: my AT has arrived!!! *LINK*
Congrats!What size are the watch & the furry wrist *NM*
Looks like someone strapped a watch >>>
...and heres the hairy arm shot :^) *PIC*
oopse, goofed up the image URL *NM* *PIC*
There IS a God! The pics didn't come out! *NM*
Re: There IS a God! The pics didn't come out!
 
SS Bezel vs. coloured ones *PIC*
Re: SS Bezel vs. coloured ones
Re: SS Bezel vs. coloured ones
Re: SS Bezel vs. coloured ones
Re: SS Bezel vs. coloured ones
This is good topic I never thought to ask about. *NM*
 
Railmaster
Railmaster
Re: Railmaster
Here ya go
It's Available Now $2395 - $2595 Check your E-Mail *NM*
 
Re: SMP gains/loses time
 
Tricks for Taking good pictures???
This is the most helpful discussion....
Some other tricks...
You lost wave pattern
You know, it get lost in real life as well:-)
How that strap feel on hand? *PIC*
A little bit hard at first but it breaks in...
Just know you ain't Keith Downing. *NM* *LINK*
The most important "tricks" for me... *PIC*
Some of my examples... *LINK*
 
Buying in the US
 
please help find older watches!
Re: please help find older watches! *NM*
try ebay
 
Re: He valve and Crown on SMP Quartz
Re: He valve and Crown on SMP Quartz
Re: He valve and Crown on SMP Quartz *NM*
Re: He valve and Crown on SMP Quartz
 
ADMIN! Forum temporarily down
ADMIN! Looks like we're back up again! *NM*
 
Where'd the forum go?
Re: Where'd the forum go?
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