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Table of 1999 COSC Test results
 
2264.50.00
A somewhat odd question...
Re: A somewhat odd question...
Re: A somewhat odd question... *NM*
 
Winding Speedmaster Pro>
Re: Winding Speedmaster Pro>
 
buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco"
Re: buying an omega at "costco" *NM*
 
Keeping a watch running....
Not really....
 
RE: New GMT Seamaster
Re: RE: New GMT Seamaster
 
Comments/Info on the X-33?
X-33 and GMT (scans)
Hey Frankster........Link *PIC*
 
would you buy a reduced Speedmaster ?
I already did! :-) (nt)
Yes !!!
 
Recommended place in Portland, OR?
 
Which is tougher, 2000 SMP or 2000 Moon Watch?
 
Answer For Paul on the Mid Size White Gold SeMP... *PIC*
Re: Answer For Paul on the Mid Size White Gold SeM
 
Dealer reluctant to change strap
Re: Dealer reluctant to change strap
 
Insurance.
Re: Insurance.
Re: Insurance.
Re: Insurance. *NM*
Re: Insurance.
Re: Insurance.
 
Inheritance
Re: Inheritance
 
strap
Re: strap
Re: strap
good advice for aftermarket source .... *PIC*
 
Comments about buying an Omega from Ashford.com?
Re: Comments about buying an Omega from Ashford.co
Ashford is one of the safest Gray Market Dealers.
Online coupon here. . .
Still Cheaper from a good.....
 
Re: A question about 18ct yellow gold durability
 
Chronometer jerks and skips
Re: Chronometer jerks and skips
bring it back for repair . not normal *NM*
Re: Chronometer jerks and skips *NM*
 
Got it !!
I feel your pain!
 
SMP Bezel problem
Re: SMP Bezel problem
 
Confessions of a long time lurker... (Long)
 
BEST place on earth to buy a new OMEGA!
Re: BEST place on earth to buy a new OMEGA!
Re: BEST place on earth to buy a new OMEGA!
How much do they discount?
My experience with Total Time
Re: My experience with Total Time
Re: How much do they discount?
 
How does the Tachymetre work?
Re: How does the Tachymetre work?
It is used in conjuction with a Chronograph.....
 
Watch Strap Sizing
I don't think so...
ZoWie is correct - more
Re: I don't think so...
You are close in you r understanding...
Not all sizes are the same
 
First Omega: Bond or 2055.80 + Questions
Answers (long)
Re: Answers (long)
 
Seamaster America's Cup
Re: Seamaster America's Cup
I've seen them on the Time Zone Sales Corner for..
 
White gold mid-size auto SMP?
It's probably a special order...........>>>
 
SMP automatic
Staying wound up...
 
RE: Quality watch repair & restoration
 
Swap bezel/face on SMP?
Re: Swap bezel/face on SMP?
Thanks Derek *NM*
Re: Swap bezel/face on SMP?
 
Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Say Hi To My Old Watch For Me.....
Re: Say Hi To My Old Watch For Me.....
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Any thoughts on why......
Yes. Simple business economics (more)
cartier offers lifetime , but like cars >>
Thanks for the answer.......
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
Re: Advantages of Auth. Dealer
 
WOW...New style SMP
Re: WOW...New style SMP
Re: WOW...New style SMP
 
just got it!!!
Re: just got it!!!
 
What do you say when...?
I promise her we will buy that new couch soon.<8^) *NM*
"More than a Timex, less than a Rolex." *NM*
I usually say "Slightly more than a Timex (more)
it was a gift , i don't know how much ! nt *NM*
 
Authorized Dealer
Notice they do not list their prices online
Correct (more)
Maybe...
Re: Authorized Dealer
 
Omega at La Swiss Watch in Mississaua, Ontario
 
Bond Watch?
Re: Bond Watch?
 
Frequency of service on SMP
 
Any last minute advice.
Re: Any last minute advice.
 
RE: Orbita Winder.......
Measuring TPD...
 
Poor legibility of the Seamaster 120 w/ white dial
Re: Poor legibility of the Seamaster 120 w/ white
 
Omega Manual
Here's a quick run down...
 
Seamaster Electronic
Re: Seamaster Electronic
 
Omega is so cool :)
Re: Omega is so cool :)
Re: Omega is so cool :)
That's what I think...
Re: That's what I think...
 
RE: How many turns.........
Usually only 2 or 3...full wound takes about 20-30 *NM*
 
Tempic watches
Re: Tempic watches
 
new seamaster professional chronograph
Re: new seamaster professional chronoMETER
 
RE:WHICH SPEEDMASTER MODEL......
 
Supplied Documentation
Re: Supplied Documentation
 
Re: f 300
 
Case restoration
Re: Case restoration
 
Can Anyone confirm if... (more)
Re: Can Anyone confirm if... (more)
 
Probably a dumb question...
Well, you know what that deserves.............. *PIC*
Re: Well, you know what that deserves.............
Re: Probably a dumb question...
 
WatchTime Magazine - December Table of Contents
 
SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
Re: SMP choice
GMT on rubber and Blue/Blue 007..nt
 
Month synchronization
Re: Month synchronization
Re: Month synchronization
Bingo!!
The solutions are more complex than the problem...
Re: Month synchronization
What you are describing is a Perpetual.......
 
Band Tightness
Re: Band Tightness
Re: Band Tightness
Re: Band Tightness
They have...
Hopefully, others will follow. *NM*
 
Seamaster GMT 2255.80.00.
Re: Seamaster SMP 2255.80.00.
 
SMP AC vs. Rolex SS/Plat Yachtmaster
Sell the Yachtmaster and buy the JLC
 
SMP AC Repair Question
Re: SMP AC Repair Question
Re: SMP AC Repair Question
Re: SMP AC Repair Question
 
Co-axial in SS?
Not yet...
Co-axial in SS *PIC*
Re: Co-axial in SS
 
Setting Date with Speedmaster
 
New SMP Bezel turns tight
Re: New SMP Bezel turns tight
Re: New SMP Bezel turns tight
 
Seamaster GMT with SMP Bracelet...(scans)
Re: Seamaster GMT with SMP Bracelet...(scans)
Re: Seamaster GMT with SMP Bracelet...(scans)
 
auto or quartz
Re: auto or quartz *PIC*
Re: auto or quartz
Fully agree with you, Tybee. *NM*
Re: auto or quartz
 
Anyone know anything about these Omega's? *PIC*
 
Don't forget to roll your date forward to the 1st!
 
Nylon military straps
Any chance you can post some photos? *NM*
Certainly! It may take a couple of days, though. *NM*
Here they are: photos of NATO strap on the Dynamic
That's a great combination! *NM*
Thanks! ...
 
Omega SMP Chrono noises
Re: Omega SMP Chrono noises ?
Re: Omega SMP Chrono noises ? *NM*
 
Seamaster gas valve
Re: Seamaster gas valve
 
SMP band - add'l half links?
oops
 
INFO NEEDED
Re: INFO NEEDED
 
what's that rattling sound?
Re: what's that rattling sound?
 
America's Cup w/o the Cost
That's easy...
Re: That's easy...
Re: America's Cup w/o the Cost
SS Bezel exists...
 
Omega Caliber 750 Question
 
Re: mid or full?
 
Omega automatic v. quartz
Re: Omega automatic v. quartz
why does one HAVE to be better?
 
Tight enough is less "tight" than you think...
Does this go the same for the helium escape valve?
Yes...
 
Re: Mid-size Auto Blk/Blk SMP 2000
Re: Mid-size Auto Blk/Blk SMP 2000
 
Re: value
 
Re: How tight should you screw down the crown?
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