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The watch has not arrived yet (it will probably get here in about a week). I do not seem to be able to get any information out of the new (improved???) Omega vintage database. I liked the old version a lot better.

with thanks to Desmond for guidance

You can send me a personal e-mail if you would like a recommendation for a repair shop in Australia. [Email address suppressed for privacy] Pat

There are occasions when I look at watches by other makers and I see a couple I like and many I do not. With the older Omegas I see a a great many that I like and very few that I do not (OK, the Proplofs, most with a metal bracelet - but not the snake bracelets, and anything huge I don't care for).

Hello, Can you measure the diameter of the dial and indicate where the feet are located. I've found that not all 354 dials are the same. For example, I have a NOS dial for a 354, but it does not fit the case for my 354. Pat

I think your categories are fine, but the problem seems to always be that the sellers often use the categories interchangeably. For example, they often will state "original" when what they mean is the actual piece of metal came with the case from the factory but could have been re-painted, cleaned,

Hello everyone, I have on my current wish list a Centenary. I've been researching watches on the Web and also reading some of Desmond's essays. Does anyone have a source that provides information on the relative scarcity of the cases (steel, pink gold, yellow gold)? I know there were two different m

I like this watch. I think the strap or bracelet is one of those things that makes a real difference in the mind of the person wearing the watch. I have a couple 18 kt Seamasters with 18 kt bracelets and I've never worn them because I do not like the appearance. They are great watches but I usually

Hello, I have a vintage watch company in Australia that I use and they are superb, both for movements, dials, and cases. They are one of two companies I trust. Given that I go to Brisbane about twice a year, its really convenient for me and I always come back with a couple new pieces. I am certain t