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Vintage fat lug Seamaster 2846-1 SC with great patina

Up for sale is a nice, honest example of 2846 Seamaster. Comes with service history with the caseback marked "8-1-20" with watchmakers initials. I believe the sweep hand to be replaced, but otherwise it's in attractive condition. Looking…

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My journey from Sekonda to Omega and Beyond

As a kid I remember that my first watch, in 1976/77 was a Sekonda bought for me by my Dad at Woolworths in Warrington, Cheshire… dont remember what it looked like, I only remember wearing it on the first day I got it, eleven years old and pleased as …

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Recently Listed 168.005 by @Spoonta66

I just wanted to check with people about this recent listing for a Constellation 168.005 on the 'Watches for Sale' page, here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/1963-constellation-ref-168-005-561-all-original.192907/post-2608982
It's lis…

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3 Watch Collection- Finally

Was finally able to put my '3 watch collection' together! Several years in the making……..
Everyday Watch- Bell & Ross BR03-92
Leisure/Date Night- Omega Seamaster 300M
Dress/Business- Rolex Datejust

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Seamaster Dial Question

Good evening, (First post)

I recently acquired this timepiece. I have not had the back opened yet to verify movement / serial number. My questions are:

This is a “Sparkle Dial” and to you the experts, does it seem like a silver dial that is faded/pat…

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Omega Seamaster 300 Ref. 2913-7 Replacement Bezel Help

Title: Seamaster 300 Ref. 2913-7 – Seeking Complete Replacement Bezel (Wearable Solution)

Hello everyone,

I’m hoping to tap into the collective expertise here regarding a long-owned piece of mine.

I have an Omega Seamaster 300 ref. 2913-7, which I p…

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Think I’m getting better at checking redials, but…

…just wanted to verify with you all. A store is offering it to me at a sub 2k price. Even if a redial it's so tempting, but it runs and the movement is nice. But I know I may never wear it.

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I used to despise Titanium…

… but now these 2026 arrivals have put an end to that. I think I’m well and truly converted.

Left to right:

Citizen Royal Marines Commandos LE
Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1 Pure Blue
Christopher Ward The Twelve Arctic White 40
Casio Oceanus x B…

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1964 Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214 (Original & Serviced)

For sale today at $850 is my 1964 Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214 tuning-fork "hummer." This is a factory-made Spaceview and not a conversion or franken. The M4 code and G serial on the back indicates it was made in the US in 1964.

This iconic…

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Condensation in Speedmaster

Hello, last week I noticed that there appeared to be condensation inside my Speedmaster Calibre 1863. I took it to the Omega boutique by me and thought what they told me seemed incorrect, but wanted to get your thoughts.

They said that washing my hand…

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