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Vintage Omega Constellation – Restoration

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I have had this for a couple of years. The watch was my grandfather's. It was passed down to me. I am hoping you can tell me which model this watch is.
I've seen a lot of watches that look similar, but not the exact type. As you c…

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Am interested in Zenith 03.3200.3600

Wondering about the impressions of current owners. Been casually looking at white dial with bracelet version and just interested in some feedback from those who have one. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE NUTS, BUT IT HELPS

For some time I have had a non-watch collecting pastime of saving images from various sources that show people (and other animals) doing things which seem spectacular or crazy or amazing or courageous or all four simultaneously.

It has been fun, s…

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Seiko “Red Alpinist” SCVF007 Question

Hey All,

I'm looking to expand my Seiko watch collection and I've had my eye on the Seiko "Red Alpinist" SCVF007. I haven't seen a lot on the market, but was wondering if anyone has owned one or does own one that can give me a…

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Size of crown tube and crown thread

Hi

I hope somebody can help me with some technical information.

I'm searching for an original crown for my:

Omega Constellation
Cal. 551
Reference: 14381 / 2 SC-2

What is the size of the crown tube?
What is the size of the crown thread (diamet…

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Best Omega-produced Flat link bracelet for Watchco SM300

I’m trying to figure out the best Omega-produced modern flat link bracelet that would fit my Watchco Seamaster SM300 (rather than an Uncle/Forstner alternative).

Reading around it seems I have two options:

1. 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Speedmast…

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Inherited 1953 Fat Arrow – advice on servicing please

Hi folks. My late father bequeathed his Omega RAF Fat Arrow (see photos attached) to my son, and I'm hoping to confirm first whether it's genuine and second how to give it the best chance of lasting for another 75-odd years. Currently with a …

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THINGS WITH SPRINGS CH CHAT 01/18/26

HELLO EVERYONE !~

Just FYI . This is still a work in progress…..
The Things With Springs Clubhouse room is meant for a Live watch forum experience with a small GTG. We are striving for a collector to collector conversation.. Having collectors either…

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1938 Omega CK374 Sector dial pocket watch in Steel

Today I am offering not a wristwatch but a pocket watch! This one is from 1938 and is in particularly good collector grade condition!

I don't very often buy pocket watches, but on rare occasions I have found myself drawn to some of the particula…

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300 Diver : Am I First?

My Diver has just stopped.
No warning, no slowing, nothing.
Out of the blue, worn day in day out since April ‘19, but just stopped.
Tried rattling it, winding it, hitting it on my forehead…nada.
Feeling a bit let down as I was hoping to run it a bit l…

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