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The problem with (some) Omega buyers

I'm a genuine Omega fan. I've owned a Seamaster 300m White Wave dial and a Bullhead reissue. Honestly, I love the brand.

So when the 50th Anniversary Speedmaster appeared I thought, yes, that is the watch for me. Slightly unusual dial on the…

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Disappointed with Omega QC and Swatch Group Support – Misaligned Hands Brushed Off

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share my recent experience with Swatch Group customer service regarding a misaligned hand on my Omega. I’m posting this because I believe others should be aware of the standards (or lack thereof) that Swatch/Omega appears …

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Precision caliber 8800

My Omega which drifts by less than +0,5 seconds/day…this caliber 8800 is a fighting beast, it’s almost a quartz…🤣

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***Friday October 3rd, 2025 – WRUW? | The Weekend Edition***

Last weekend saw me wearing the recently-arrived 38mm Certina DS Action Diver Titan;

Started the work week with the 34mm 197…

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The Current State Of My Omega Collection

This thread will have to be updated in a week when I pick up my white dial Speedy on bracelet, but I wanted to share the current state of my Omega collection. I wear and enjoy all of these, but this is the first time they’ve all been together. I would …

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A time to live, my new Seamaster 300m titanium

I have written many watch rambles in the past, but it is very unusual for me to think I am wearing one of the great watches of the…

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Rumor Planet Ocean to get an update on Oct 1st

Rumor has it that a new thinner model will be released tomorrow along with the new price increase for the US market.

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Omega Giant Wrist Watch

Recently posted a request for info on getting a case for the Omega Giant Wrist Watch. My computer "ate" some of the replies requesting picts. I'm enclosing them here . Charlie.

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Rors with the Snoopy!

Don't have a screen grab but the ol' Snoopy got some screen time at the Ryder today. Neat.

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2025 FOIS with 20mm straps?

Hi. I am about to pull the trigger for one but I believe they have 19mm lug width. I have OEM gator and calf straps but at 20mm.

Can we squeeze these in with no issues and mind sharing pictures of how they would look like?

Anyone try sanding the ends…

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