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Omega Speedmaster (finally)

Guys,
I started a discussion about Rolex owners who converted to Omega and things escalated quickly and I found myself a proud owner of a Speedmaster.

I have to say, a Speedmaster was a watch I always liked but never thought I would own.
as a pilot, …

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Surprised – The James Bond 60th Anniversary Seamaster

I was firmly in the "42mm SMP are too big" camp ever since I seen them around. But that changed when I inadvertently got myself a 60th anniversary James Bond.

There is plenty written about it and it's all more or less true that this wat…

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Omega Constellation XL Gold 166.0228 questions

I have two questions for my Omega 166.0228 gifted to me if you could help me please.

1. Is the gold plate faded out or is the case in white color by default ?

2. After the repair to a local watch repair store , it runs OK but it is 2 minutes fast …

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Curious about servicing turnaround time for Seamaster PO these days?

Has anyone sent in their Omega Seamaster for servicing with Omega?
I am just curious what is the average turnaround time these days for anyone who has lately?

I am going to be sending in my Seamaster Planet Ocean (1st gen – 2500C movement) for servic…

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Incoming: Seamaster 300 Master Chronometer Blue

Incoming buddy for my Speedy Pro 1861 Hesalite. 😍

I’m very excited!

pics from the web

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***Friday, September 5th, 2025 – WRUW? | The Weekend Edition

Hi, all! Another long week over. For today, it was the 36mm 2nd Gen Railmaster from 2009;

Wore a couple of other watches th…

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How can you tell this watch has been re-dialled?

I bought this Cosmic Moonphase
I’m 100% sure this dial is not original (looks too good). But how do the experts understand? What do they look for?

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Polish When Serviced?

I sent my Omega Seamaster (Blue, Skyfall, 38.5mm) in for servicing and was asked if I want it polished. I said yes but am having 2nd thoughts.

What do you think? I can change this plan.

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*Official De Ville Club Thread*

I haven’t seen one of these threads floating around so wanted to create one for everyone to enjoy.

I just received my Omega De Ville Prestige reference 434.20.41.20.02.001 yesterday. This was a 10-year anniversary gift from my girlfriend and it is abs…

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***Friday, August 29th, 2025 – WRUW?***

Last weekend, I briefly wore this recently-serviced 1969 Seiko 5 DX. Didn't set the day and date on it;

Started the wee…

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