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@solesman, Here’s my take on the WatchCo Seamaster 300 – Long version, NOW WITH PICTURES!

(EDIT – 13/10/20, 6:27pm AEDST. Pictures re-added)

Hey Dan (solesman), so here's my take on the WatchCo-built Seamaster 300. As you may know, WatchCo used to be an Omega spare parts supplier and they got into putting together these classic Omega …

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Aqua Terra rubber strap

What’s everyone’s experience with the OEM rubber strap?
Is there a decent alternative that has curved ends?

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***Friday, August 1st, 2025 – WRUW? | The Weekend Edition

This one today;

I’ll be back over the weekend.
Oh yeah, this is the first Friday of the month, which means this thread’s ope…

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Omega Loupe

Nice thing but aside of its possible use for " Horological Omphaloscopy" ( ) what do you actually use it for.

I know I am inviting all sorts of funny or thereabouts comments (and a few snarky ones too) by posting this question but really, d…

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Crystal for 165.002

Does anyone know where I can find a genuine Omega crystal for model 165.002? Ofrei does not have this model. Just FYI.

Thanks,
Chris

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Wedding watch acquired

Picked up my wedding watch today. It’s my first Omega and I love it. I realise that it’s probably not the most conventional wedding watch but I wanted a watch which fits in with my style, and more importantly, something I want to wear for a very long t…

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Poor Experience at Atlanta Boutique Phipps Plaza

Walked in with my partner who is interested in a 25mm steel constellation. Spoke to a sales rep who disappeared in the back and reappeared with a few references. Showed us the first and she didn't like the diamonds, he immediately stood up and dis…

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$235 dollar Omega in 1970 would cost HOW MUCH now?

This ad was posted in another thread, from a magazine advertisement of the early 70's. If the Omega Speedmaster Pro cost $235 then, what SHOULD the price actually be now, taking inflation into consideration?

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Stunned by service quote from Omega.

I have my fathers Omega Seamaster chronograph from 1975 caliber 1040. Went to the Omega boutique to have them send it to Switzerland to service it . I had looked on their web site and it had a listed cost at $900. Well not quite the case. Because it wa…

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When does Omega usually release an all new version of a watch?

Specifically, a new Seamaster is what I am looking forward to.

I know Omega doesn’t attend W&W, but is there a general time of year they release /tease the new stuff?

A new Seamaster, without the valve protrusion, in a smaller, thinner case, woul…

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