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Are these three watches really that similar?

In preparation for a friends wedding, I showed my wife the following three blue watches to try to match her dress and she told me that “but they are so similar, I don’t see the difference between them. Why do you have so many blue watches?”

I thought …

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Servicing a 2824-2 help

*how we left it

I have a Hamilton from around 2014 that has a 2824-2 in it. I got it on eBay and it’s been running pretty good. …

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Do you wear any dress watches?

I read that only about 10-12% of luxury watches sold are dress watches although the demand for that is increasing with more in the younger generation preferring them. I wear a lot of dress watches as I like their elegant look and I dress up more than …

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Omega Speedmaster Ed White 321

Hi,

My Omega Speedmaster Ed White 321 ref. 311.30.40.30.01.001 is ready for a new home.

When I bought this watch in 2023, I declined the box as I didn't love walking out of the mall with a giant red Omega bag. My OB has since sent me a box, alth…

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Is this warranty date possible with this serial number

Hello all,

I have seen a watch today with the serial number starting: 8084XXXX
Ref No: 2050.71
The only issue I have is that the Warranty card is dated 2001.

Could any of the experts here let me know if this is possible?

Thanks in advance.

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Just shy or damn rare – Omega Geneve Cal 602 in white and rose gold

Hi folks,

I was lucky enough to catch one those rare Omega Geneve Cal 602 Chronometer rated just before christmas.

After doing a bit of research I found an Omega part sheet which says that there should also be a version with a rose gold and with a w…

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Omega automatic ref. 2398 waffle dial

Up for sale is a beautiful omega automatic with a waffle dial ref. 2398-1

facts:
ref. 2398-1
approximately from 1950
35 mm without the crown
cal. 332

dial: all original waffle dial, but there is some damage see pictures

crown: Not orig…

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Help with 18K IWC SHARK FIN CAL 89

Hello Folks!
I am newbie to the world of IWC..I have some prior experience in collecting Rolex and Omega and have been active a decade back in TRF/VRF and here on and off. I have the opportunity to pick up this 18K Sharfin IWC(always wanted a good) wi…

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Inherited Vintage Longines Cal. 12.68Z (Ref. 1938) from 1937

Hi Everyone,
I would like to share this beautiful vintage Longines that has been in my family. I managed to have it opened by a watchmaker to document it fully, and here are the details:

Movement: Longines Caliber 12.68Z. Serial number is 5,597,108, …

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Building My Dream Speedmaster

Last year I purchased a First Omega in Space in remembrance of my best friend.

My best friend in the world, my biggest inspiration, was my step grandfather. He treated me as if I was his own son, was project supervisor for the Mercury and Gemini spac…

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