Hey. I’m having a tough time identifying these bracelets based on their clasps. They’re the only pics I have for now. Can anybody recognize which bracelets they are by these pictures alone?
Continue readingGeneve Restoration 1969 Automatic
So I got this Omega Geneve at a very inexpensive price at an auction I was surprised that nobody else really bid on it but it was pretty beat up and damaged and so much to the point I decided to have it restored. I typically don't restore my vinta…
Continue readingMy first Omega watch
Hi all, Just a quick post. Towards the back end of last year I started to rekindle a love of wrist watches. This started when my father-in-law sadly passed away and left a few watches. Amongst them was a Rolex sub and a corterbert. The Rolex is put aw…
Continue readingMy 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 …
Continue readingOmega Constellation Manhattan 398.0866 crystal and gasket
Hello,
The crystal on my Omega Constellation Manhattan Ref 198.0140 / 398.0866 (bi-tone) has cracked.
I found a replacement that is for 396.1070 which seems exactly the same part (G70160).
I’ve measured my crystal with the calliper (as it sits slightl…
Omega 6b/542
Just a sunny shot, be good to see some old radium dials if there’s any out there.
Continue readingworse case scenario
Hi all,
Thanks for the ad. A painful lesson but I sent my watch to a watchmaker for a service. The only good news is that I did get the watch back…However it came back in pieces, missing a screw and a damaged dial. This is what I know of now, I’m sure…
Let’s See Your Textured Dials (Waffle and Hobnail)
Hopefully we don't already have a thread like this (I couldn't find one, but I suck at the search function), but waffle and hobnail dials are some of the best in my opinion. Let's see what you've got, all brands welcome! I'll…
Continue readingLooking for info. 1965(?) Seamaster DeVille
I was gifted an Omega watch as a teenager (in the 1970s) which my stepfather sold without my knowledge or consent. My incredible sister who lives in London gifted me this SMDV for my 60th in June. It's being repaired (replacing/cleaning/oiling mo…
Continue readingPotential 168.024
Hello again,
I'm back on my Seamaster hunt after a week of travelling (in which I sadly missed a beautiful example sold by a forum member), and was hoping I could get some experienced eyes on this one. The seller seems fairly reputable on Reddit …
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