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Dial cleaning                     
By: smorrisonmd1 -    
May 17/12 - 15:21 >> I know one of our members has shown a real talent for cleaning a dial. Can someone please direct me to him? Thanks.... Read more..
 
Did Omega ever use JLC ebauche movements ?   (6)           
By: grumio - >>>Latest Reply: hans_jorgen_1968   
May 17/12 - 11:34 >> I ask, because I've just seen an Omega movement that I'm 99% + sure is based on the JLC thin auto calibre 889. It appears to have prototype markings on it, and I'm wondering whether this is a prototype movement only, or whether Omega actually used this JLC ebauche as the base for a movment of their ... Read more..
 
Drilled lugs on Omega cases   (6)           
By: grumio - >>>Latest Reply: hoipolloi   
May 17/12 - 09:43 >> I've noticed that a few of the earlier Omegas I've owned had drilled lugs - specifically some 30mm hand winds and various bumper automatics, but all the later models I've owned with 50X and 55X/56X automatics have always had solid lug cases. Is there a time when Omega generally switched from using d... Read more..
 
Omega non magnetic   (4)           
By: Ursa - >>>Latest Reply: hoipolloi   
May 16/12 - 16:07 >> Hi was wondering if any one can help me I've got this omega non magnetic watch but it doesn't look like any of the ones I've seen on line . It say omega waterproof , modele+depose on the back and a serial number 9969848. Just wondering if its worth getting fixed... Read more..
 
FRAUD warning!   (8)           
By: mac_omega - >>>Latest Reply: G99   
May 16/12 - 07:11 >> Hi all, I want to give you a "heads up" and a fraud warning. I have bought this SM Olympic on the well known website... have paid for it via paypal and immediately after payment it has been relisted with buy now price requiring immediate payment... I contacted the seller (only 3 feedbacks!) and conf... Read more..
 
INCREDIBLE... BUT CERTAIN!!! AN OMEGA 125 N.O.S. Probably the only one in the world!!!   (22)           
By: neurona - >>>Latest Reply: Subexplorer   
May 15/12 - 17:36 >> Hello friends, it is an honor to share with you my last and great acquisition... An Omega speedmaster 125 N.O.S.!!! Probably the only one that exists in the world. Happen(Pass) and see... Images introduced.... best Bill Best regards commercial website removed as per guidelines. bill sohne This messa... Read more..
 
Dial Diameters   (2)                 
By: JosS - >>>Latest Reply: JosS   
May 14/12 - 18:45 >> Need some advice; doesn't anyone know what the outside diameter is for a Omega 500 mvm't case # 168.005? I'm not equipped to take it apart. Thanks... Read more..
 
Is this the definition of 'horological grail'?   (14)           
By: Ornatus-Mundi - >>>Latest Reply: Dr No   
May 14/12 - 09:17 >> I guess many of you would agree that this watch is one of the absolute horological masterpiece in existence, and subject to many (whirlwinding) horological dreams: Please give me some time to go through all my images I recently had the opportunity to take ;-) It was an opportunity without precedent!... Read more..
 
My vintage Omega Ploprof restoration review   (14)           
By: neurona - >>>Latest Reply: Ruckdee   
May 14/12 - 00:45 >> Step by step... http://omegaploprof.blogspot.com Do you like it? Best regards... Read more..
 
Omega Constellation Cal 505   (10)           
By: rolexprince - >>>Latest Reply: rolexprince   
May 13/12 - 18:14 >> I had this Omega Constellation for the past 17 years and would like to learn more about Omega Constellations in particular. When was the Constellation first produced? Would appreciate your comments and advise. Thank you. HamL.... Read more..
 
is this dial too good to be true ?   (11)           
By: G99 - >>>Latest Reply: ralph_george   
May 13/12 - 16:38 >> it certainly looks it, but i'd like the dial experts to confirm. if by some miracle it is original you'll make me a very happy man and a busy bidder thanks in advance Graham... Read more..
 
I don't know why but older model seems more attractive to me   (16)           
By: Yong AMG - >>>Latest Reply: amanico   
May 13/12 - 00:14 >> How about you? which model of Omega new or old that most attractive to you? Have nice week end to you all... Read more..
 
Military or not?   (4)           
By: zsoterjanos - >>>Latest Reply: amanico   
May 12/12 - 14:41 >> Dear Collectors, I found these watches on internet market place and I bought them. Firstly, are they military (or only style) or aren't? Movements are 23.4SC and 26.5SOB T2 (B). Secondly, do I need to refurbish the dials or it is better to let them in the current condition? I'm wating for all of res... Read more..
 
new speedmaster/9100   (5)           
By: cuibono - >>>Latest Reply: Ruckdee   
May 11/12 - 18:06 >> i just got the current isuse of watchtime magazine, and it has a nice section on the new speedmaster. i have to say, it's quite nice looking -- this coming from someone who's not real big on speedmasters. but it looks very well executed. here's the question: saphire case back? i have to say i'm not ... Read more..
 
Q: Can someone show me a ST 72 caseback for a Speedy?   (2)                 
By: Emiel - >>>Latest Reply: Emiel   
May 09/12 - 23:14 >> I've never encountered one. I've asked the question at Omega, but no answer yet. I've seen ST 71 and ST 73 casebacks, but never a ST 72.... Thanks in advance! Kind regards, Bart Thans This message has been edited by Emiel on 2012-05-09 07:35:03... Read more..
 
Bumper Problem...   (4)           
By: kyle L - >>>Latest Reply: kyle L   
May 08/12 - 20:05 >> Just got this Jumbo bumper today and I decided to open it up. I was surprised to see a screw lodged right above the mainspring! Should I take it out with a tweezer or just leave it be? My only concern is that if I ship it to a watchmaker, during shipping the screw will fall right out and bounce all ... Read more..
 
Help with an Omega   (5)           
By: El C - >>>Latest Reply: El C   
May 08/12 - 19:40 >> A friend brought this watch to me today. He received it when his grandfather died. His grandfather received it as a gift from his company when he retired many years ago. There are no case markings on the back, and he does not have and other information on it. I am not very familiar with Omega's. Doe... Read more..
 
Omega - 2 movements review   (1)           
By: vonrozen - >>>Latest Reply: mac_omega   
May 08/12 - 05:21 >> hello , please tell me how does the above movement compare to a 562 movement (24 jewels) Seamaster Automatic. Which movement is "rarer" thank you alexander... Read more..
 
Official Olympic Games Timekeeper unveils plans for OMEGA House   (3)           
By: Kong - >>>Latest Reply: harrisans   
May 07/12 - 14:49 >> May 4, 2012 - OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper of the London 2012 Olympic Games, today unveiled the plans for an exclusive club that will be open on a membership and by-invitation basis during the Olympic Games. The doors will open on the 28th of July and will host events and provide visitors with an ... Read more..
 
Black pie-pan Constellation   (7)           
By: Arkona44 - >>>Latest Reply: Arkona44   
May 07/12 - 09:45 >> Dear Sirs C ombining my first and true love of pie-pan Constellations with my later acquired preference of black dials, I’m really happy with : I’v not yet had the chance to open the case, so no year or reference is known. The golden print, fonts, serifs and placement all seem correct, a... Read more..
 

Omega:Latest Blog Stories
Omega:  Deep Down it's Beautiful !
By: DrStrong
[Rolex Moderator]

Launched in 1970, the Ploprof is the Omega counterpart to the Rolex Sea Dweller. Read the review here omega.watchprosite.com ... more

Omega:  OMEGA Ladymatic Launch in Singapore
By: Kong
[Chopard Moderator]

Last week, OMEGA Singapore had a media event for the launch of the Ladymatic with an interesting twist - introducing the pieces a luncheon in its Marina Bay Sands Boutique (MBS).Join me for a quick eTour of the OMEGA MBS Boutique and viewing of the elegant Ladymatic pieces. To view more, please click here.   ... more

Omega:  Three Interesting 'Black & White' Models of 2010 Collection
By: Kong
[Chopard Moderator]

Besides the well-liked  Plongeur Professional 1200 ,  three other models which I think are quite interesting in the OMEGA 2010 collections with black or white dials - the Speedmaster Professional Moonphase Chronograph with blackened Aventurine dial, the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph  Apollo Soyuz  "35th Anniversary" and Specialities Museum Limited Edition. To view more, please click here.             ... more

Omega:  Candid Chat With Omega CEO Stephen Urquhart
By: Dr No
[Zenith Moderator]

Stephen Urquhart has been the President of Omega since June 1999.  Prior to that, he was Director of Blancpain, on the Board of Directors of Jaeger LeCoultre, President and CEO of Audemars Piguet, and began his career with Omega in 1964 as a Manager of Marketing. A Candid Chat With Stephen Urquhart, CEO of Omega     By Art Dakessian  © September 2010   I got the call to interview him when he visited Los Angeles in late June for an event commemorating the Con... more

Omega:  OMEGA celebrated the First Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
By: Kong
[Chopard Moderator]

Singapore, 12 August 2010 - OMEGA has a long standing involvement with the Olympic games and it was no surprised that it is the official timerkeeper for the  first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.  To celebrate the occasion, more than 200 invited guests were invited for  the official opening evening  of the ‘Great Olympic Moments in Time’ exhibition. The exhibition provides glimpse of the OMEGA’s rich Olympic history with showcases of the brand’s previous t... more

Omega:  Black or White? Bracelet or Rubber Strap?
By: Kong
[Chopard Moderator]

The Plongeur Professional  or the Professional Diver is one of the most iconic divers' wristwatches ever made in 1970.It was known as the Seamaster Professional 600 then.  2009, OMEGA has updated the Ploprof.  The reborn model is equiped with a new movement, Co-Axial Cal 8500 and has higher water-resistance rating, and was named as  the Ploprof 1200 (1200 m, 4000 ft, 120 bar).Our OMEGA Moderator, Bill Sohne has done a detailed side by side comparison last year.  Please clic... more

Omega:  Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo-Soyuz "35th Anniversary"
By: AnthonyTsai
[PuristSPro Moderator]

When astronaut Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford (USA) and cosmonaut Lieutenant General Alexei A. Leonov (USSR) shook hands in the docking hatch which linked their respective spacecraft, the space pioneers, along with their crews, were wearing OMEGA Speedmaster Pro­fessional chronographs on their wrists.   THE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL APOLLO-SOYUZ "35TH ANNIVERSARY" Commemorating a handshake The 35th anniversary of their historic hand­shake is commemorate... more

Omega:  Omega Baselworld 2010 novelties
By: Axelzon

As usual Omega was at the Baselfair with a lot of nice waches. Lets start with Constellation. And some DeVille PloProf with the new white version. Some more Seamaster ===For the rest of Axelzon's photo report in Omega forum, please CLICK HERE For Art's Omega Baselworld 2010 press release post, please CLICK HERE ... more

Omega:  PuristSPro: OMEGA Boutique Beverly Hills celebrates Chinese New Year! Part1
By: DRMW
[TO Moderator]

PuristSPro.com OMEGA Boutique Beverly HillsBeverly Hills, CaliforniaHello all!Team PuristSPro attended the festive celebration of Chinese New Year at the OMEGA Boutique Beverly Hills. Guests walked the red carpet Firecrackers usher in good luck for the New Year by warding off evil spirits. The wonderful decorations and lucky charms throughout the boutique The lovely OMEGA Boutique manager Sharmeen welcomes the special guests with a warm smile!  One of the things you notice about this bo... more

Omega:  New OMEGA CONSTELLATION '09 Launch with Brand Ambassador, Zhang Ziyi
By: Kong
[Chopard Moderator]

27 October, Singapore   -   Mr Stephen Urguhart, President of OMEGA and OMEGA newest brand ambassador,Ms Zhang Ziyi were in Singapore for the opening ceremony of their flagship boutique at the ION Orchard. Following, Ms Zhang Ziyi launched the 2009 Constellation Collection along with an exhibitionshowcasing the evolution of the OMEGA Constellation Collection over the past 60 years. The Constellation exhibition is is open daily to the public from 10am to 10pmtill 8 November on Level 1, t... more

Omega:  Observations of the First Generation "MoonWatch" .
By: Bill Sohne
[Omega Moderator]

Hello everyone.....i have been looking at Speedmasters on the net lately and noticed that more " 1st Generation" Moonwatches  have been poping up on the internet. The 1st generation Moonwatches have a early caseback that look like this and or marked Apollo XI 1969 The enamel has flacked out of part of the type in the caseback.  This example is from my collection. Here is a picture of in the inside of the caseback so you can see how it is signed. I have noticed on some Omega part sites that these e... more

Omega:  Part I: Face-Off Legend Divers Blancpain FF vs. Omega PloProf
By: hary.lim
anonymous

Part I: Packaging  Blancpain FF  It comes with: Sturdy Pelican case Technical booklet with accuracy and waterproofing tests results One piece of International warranty card Cleaning cloth Operating manual   Outer box     Awesome Pelican case   Technical booklet, cleaning cloth and operating manual   Attached to the technical booklets: waterproofing test and accuracy test results   Omega PloProf It comes with: Outer box Synthetic case (... more

Omega:  Review-Omega: Omega Aqua Terra Teck Annual Calendar - an "on-the-wrist" review
By: Dr No
[Zenith Moderator]

  An "On-The-Wrist" Review of the Omega Aqua Terra Teck Annual Calendar   By Art Dakessian   © August 2009   This report of the Omega Aqua Terra Teck annual calendar begins with a digression: I feel more comfortable labeling my comments as an 'appreciation' rather than a 'review' because a review should be exhaustive, detailed, and most importantly, objective.  These elements are missing here, partially because of the limited resources and capabilities at my disposa... more

Omega:  Review-Omega: Part II: Omega Ploprof 600 M and 1200 M comparison
By: Bill Sohne
[Omega Moderator]

Hello everyone..Well my photo essay was cut short when my 600m stem broke.  I want to thank the group of watchmakers at the NYC Omega boutique they were able to get the crown to screw down.  I have gotten emails asking about the case side by side comparison of the 600M and 1200M.  The numbers that I published are correct (see part I of this article).  For better shots I removed the bracelets on both watches. Strap width opening on the 600 M 23.8 mm . Strap width opening on the ... more

Omega:  Omega Basel 2009 Novelties Preview in Bangkok (May 30)
By: Ruckdee
ruckdee

The event took place nearly a month ago but I never quite found the time to post these pics properly so here we go.It all began with a simple phone call from Omega Thailand. They said they were bringing some of the pieces launched at Basel this year to Bangkok. Being as enthuastic about Omega as ever, I required no encouragement to say yes.The invite arrived one week prior to the event. I was assured they did not call the wrong person. The venue for this event was Grand Hyatt Erawan --a 5-star hotel in down... more

Omega:  Review-Omega: PART I: Pictorial comparison between Omega Ploprof old 600m and new 1200m
By: Bill Sohne
[Omega Moderator]

Hi all Well I got a fedex box from Omega today , but I did not get home until very late and my late night photo outing ended on a sour note....But we will get to that later....Drum roll.... First time on the net , at least to the best of my knowledge... A first look at the new 1200m Omega dive watch and a look back at the classic 600m from my collection....I took some quick measurements of the case size...One of the things I noticed is on the 600m the crystal is just under the level of the bezel. ... more