Your story very much resonated with me. In the late 1990s, I was living in Washington DC and spent some fun weekends watch-hunting at local flea markets with the former moderator of this very WPS (then Purists) wonderful Omega Forum. I first saw the Omega

…in their front window an Omega Marine Chronometer. My love for that watch has never waned. I’ve always wanted one but haven’t been able the one I’d buy: flawless, like new. Anyhow, here is a watch that lives deep in my amygdala.

Just kidding! Possibly related to the “ cannon pinion” It’s a piece that slides over the center wheel arbor. It’s a friction fit piece and can come loose. The Hour hand is set on its own shaft and the minute hand sits on the cannon pinion. They are a comm

Very rare to find one of these with its original box! I've seen quite a few with papers, but not with that box. What a wonderful addition! I love these watches. Back in 1999-2000, when I lived in Washington DC, I used to meet up on occasion with Bill Sohn

Those of you who have been to the first, legendary Vienna GTG know that Magnus is a mastermind organiser and he has surprised us Vienna based Purists with another small gem this week - an invitation by Omega to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Speedm

You have heard this and that or read somewhere on the net and believe them. But DO NOT believe everything you read on the internet. Here is the TRUE story told by the Omega Museum Manager, Mr. Petros Protopapas. One evening in somewhere in Tokyo, several

This section is some snapshots of the exhibited pieces for the Co-axial Exhibition Singapore ... Each showcase is accompanied with a well detailed description stand-card. Hope you will enjoy them. Beginning from Exhibit #1 ... The genesis of the company b

(June 27, 2013)  OMEGA unveiled the new Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition timepiece at a special event with Emirates Team New Zealand Skipper  and Brand Ambassador  Dean Barker on Wednesday in San Francisco. Designed to commemorate the 34th America

Hi G I have to laugh.... I bet if I list a few watches , you would say " I had it !".... Lets try Speedy 125 Omega Marine chronometer Omega 600 M diver Omega 1000 M diver Best bill

. . . but the Marine Chronometer is right at the top of that very short list. I found one at a pawn shop a few years ago, but the asking price was relatively high, and there was no budging from the owner. One of these days! . . .