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  1. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Mar 6, 2014

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    Yes, that certainly adds value!
     
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  2. i20rider

    i20rider Mar 6, 2014

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    I have that same watch and never realy knew much about it. My grandfather let us dig through his old watches. My little bro found a submariner and I staged this one. If you don't mind me asking. What did you give for it
     
  3. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 6, 2014

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    What model is that 19mm black HR?
     
  4. Jimmy Jim

    Jimmy Jim Mar 7, 2014

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    This Speedy Pro found a new home in my small collection today, courtesy of my wife.

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  5. Emeister

    Emeister Donut-eatin desk-divin wannabe-astronaut fat dude Mar 7, 2014

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    Finally picked up a copy of the 2007 Omegamania catalogue.
    At AUS $80 shipped I thought it was worth a look. Still seems a lot for a "freebie" but it all happened before my (watch collecting) time.

    Is there one place to go to find out all the "errors" in it?
     
  6. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Mar 9, 2014

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    Gixen.com helped me fill the caliber 352 slot in my Longines automatic collection today. Went semi-Ashley even though I won it at a reasonable price. :thumbsup:

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  7. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 9, 2014

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    A new Seamaster 2294.50

    Its is the Americas Cup Version that will add to my SS Americas Cup from 2003.

    In titanium and red gold bezel, picked up off a member on here! I have been after one of these for a while.

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  8. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Mar 10, 2014

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    Recently picked up this rose gold pie pan with onyx markers and rose gold bor bracelet (needs a new clasp..)

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    Might be moving it on, as I already have my rose gold of choice! :)
     
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  9. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Mar 10, 2014

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    Dibs
     
  10. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Mar 10, 2014

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    Have the numbers and markers on the bezel been bead blasted? I can't tell if it's just the angle of the photo....the 0 in 50 looks polished, but the rest look very matte.

    They can be refinished if needed - much cheaper than replacing it for sure. I serviced this one last year, and as you can see the bezel was a little messed up:

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    I have a buddy who is very good at refinishing these, and since I don't have a bead blast cabinet, I sent the bezel to him and he did it for me - looks much better:

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    Cheers, Al
     
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  11. DLT222 Ω 2

    DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 10, 2014

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    Hi Al,

    I think it's the picture. There is another for sale on eBay that looks the same as the one you had. I will look at it more closely when it arrives although I think its as it should be as it's hardly been worn.

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  12. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Mar 10, 2014

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    Cool - I'm not at all a TT guy but this watch is quite nice. Enjoy!

    Cheers, Al
     
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  13. pitpro

    pitpro Likes the game. Mar 10, 2014

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    magic!
     
  14. blufinz52 Ω 1

    blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Mar 10, 2014

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    Just got this Seamaster from a forum member. IMG_0489.jpg
     
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  15. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Mar 10, 2014

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    Somebody forget to set it forward after February was over. :eek:

    Nice addition.
     
  16. blufinz52 Ω 1

    blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Mar 10, 2014

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    Ya, I guess I couldn't wait to put it on :)
     
  17. pitpro

    pitpro Likes the game. Mar 10, 2014

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    There's one for sale NOS on eBay
     
  18. pitpro

    pitpro Likes the game. Mar 10, 2014

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    Congrats! Enjoy
     
  19. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Mar 12, 2014

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    That's my kind of toy! :thumbsup:
     
  20. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 12, 2014

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    Beauuuuuuuuuutiful!

    Brings back memories, we had a similar radiogram in the sitting room (modern day = lounge) when I was a kid.

    I remember shuffling on my bum right up to the speaker when we listened to the serials on the radio after school.

    TV didn't come to my town until my teens, and by then I was getting ready to flee the nest but I still remember the sounds and smells of Mum cooking dinner in the kitchen while Hop Harrigan and Tank dealt with bad guys on the radio as my brothers and I listened in awe to their exploits.