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Manufacturing process

Hi all,

I’m not sure if this has been discussed before but please direct me to the correct place; I’ve googled and watched a couple of videos which have been semi-informative.

I’m interested in how the Omega manufacturing process had changed over tim…

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Let’s see some sunset/sunrise pics

i'll start off with this view of downtown Chicago, taken from the south side (Hyde Park) last night.

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New Speedmaster 3861 not moving

Hi forum,

A new 3861 speedmaster wear in totally a month and stopped moving, it is a manual wending piece.

Anyone know the best Omega service center in LA or Orange county, California to send to inspect?

Thanks in advance

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A Day at Omega’s Atelier d’Excellence: From Setback to Something Truly Unforgettable

Some trips you plan. Others just happen — and end up changing how you see things.

A few weeks ago, accidentally on a Speedy Tuesday, I had the chance to join a close friend on what turned out to be one of the most memorable days of my life: a private …

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Long duration spaceflight… desirability / necessity of a 24 hours movement & dial

50 years ago, I was fascinated by the launches of the unmanned Viking I & II spacecraft which were the first craft to show mankind clear images of the surface of the red planet Mars. As I had been doing with astronauts/cosmonauts I also wrote to al…

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And What Did You Buy Today?(Not Watches or related)

Gavin

Nice. But you gotta post some wristshots!

+1 lovely pieces!

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RIP Ozzy Osbourne

Died today just days after his farewell gig

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My First Magnetized Watch

I decided to leave the usual wallet and phone behind for an outdoor wedding this past weekend.

I brought only my driver’s license, VISA and some cash.

I used my Gruen pocket watch and wallet.

Just before the ceremony, the g…

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Pairs!

Been stuck at home for the last seven days so, I decided to just take pics of the watches in thematic pairs. Just a simple way to find some sanity considering the things happening around us. Thanks for indulging me OF! Hope everyone’s doing fine.

UG C…

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Anyone else collect knives?

I started when I was in my early teens with Swiss Army knives. I had the Tool Chest Plus from Wenger and the equivilant from Victorinox. Ultimately, my attention focused on Wenger. The last Wenger I bought had the fixed needle nose pliers among other f…

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