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15 December 2007, 09:17 AM
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I've mastered the sea... thanx to Omega!
Good news guys!
I sold my Aqua Terra to my good friend (was'nt my style) and although I'll miss it I picked up a nearly new Seamaster Professional Chrono, bought from the original owner a great guy named Sunny on TZ who bought it himself from TZ's fave Omega AD less than a year ago! Has all the papers and other goodies even the original receipt so still under full warranty too! So far only a second off in 48 hours. I love having a chrono again.... enjoy the pics! Let me know what you think OK?  
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15 December 2007, 09:26 AM
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Congrats you did a great choice. Enjoy your watch and wear it in good health. Thanks for sharing the pics with us
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15 December 2007, 03:35 PM
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Congratulations, for a pre-loved watch, that looks so NEW, very nice!
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16 December 2007, 01:35 AM
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Ahh, that Omega came from the same place as mine. I've been to his store. Jim is one of the finest men in the jewelry business! His wife is wonderful too! I've bought 3 watches from him, as well as my wife's engagement ring stone.
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Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP |
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16 December 2007, 02:43 AM
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Nice
Damn! Those Omegas are well crafted!I love the case back of these watches.Makes me think they are more durable than any Rolex.
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16 December 2007, 03:40 AM
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Speaking of ADs a local store had Omega's on sale for 30% off as I guess that they are a victim of Omega's new stricter AD policy and are losing their dealership... the saleslady said that the Deville Chrono I was looking at was "COSC" certified and that is a rare thing in watches "You'd have to buy a $10,000 Rolex to get a COSC version!" 
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16 December 2007, 03:41 AM
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16 December 2007, 05:56 PM
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Oh danged... you got my watch!!
  Nice... I really like that particular version of the SMP. I'm still in search of the Ti version. Beautiful Make sure you check back and give your impressions after the honeymoon period...
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17 December 2007, 01:22 AM
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Sorry buddy maybe next time! I went with this rather than the Ti version as the price was right and the SS is such a nice solid feel and heft. I'll let everybody know what I think in a few weeks once I have it on every day and get a real feel for it... still only -1 sec in a few days!
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“Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992) |
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17 December 2007, 01:37 AM
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You will NEVER regret that decision!
How about a lumeshot??
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17 December 2007, 02:23 AM
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You can't go wrong with an Omega..
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17 December 2007, 05:26 AM
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No regrets at all! In fact the only regret I had was selling the one I owned a couple years ago but that one although in excellent shape was not as close to brand new as this baby is...
Here's a good review that covers all the basics of what's this watch such a legend: http://home.xnet.com/~cmaddox/tzc889revisited.html
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17 December 2007, 06:57 AM
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Interesting write-up... albeit old. Allow me to broadcast my ignorance and ask about the movement. I see he claims it to be the Valjoux 7750 and current versions claim the 1164. What's the story on this? I'm also somewhat surprised at the weight of the Ti version @ 142g. Still reasonably hefty. Do you know the weight of the SS version? Must be pretty heavy. The heaviest watch I own is 161g and, though not a problem, probably the upper limit of what I would consider 'reasonable' for my sized wrist. I also notice he lists the height as 49mm (ha). I assume the actual height is more like 16.5mm as listed elsewhere. That's approaching pretty thick as well. Too bad the chronometer carries with it the thickness issues. Thinner would be desirable. Regardless, this is one great looking and unique in function tool watch. The combination of depth rating, helium valve, pressure rated pushers and great aesthetics make this watch a keeper for sure
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17 December 2007, 01:24 PM
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Pat,
According to a few sites I checked it is a beefy 211g! I really don't notice it all that much and find it comfortable with it's hard to ignore presence on my wrist. This has all the uniqueness and reliability that anyone would ever need in a top notch diver/tool watch... still only off by -1 sec! Good luck with that Ti version I'll keep my eyes peeled for you OK?
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17 December 2007, 02:06 PM
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Congrats Ren, there is still room for an Omega GMT in your life
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17 December 2007, 02:55 PM
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 Pretty much the same specs but w/tritium vial (traser) lume.
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18 December 2007, 08:55 AM
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Nice choice on the Marathon Pat! Those "traser" lumes are like a light show on your wrist... do they last 10 years?
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18 December 2007, 08:56 AM
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18 December 2007, 08:58 AM
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Beauty, Ren. Enjoy it.
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18 December 2007, 09:00 AM
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Beauty, Ren.....how can anybody go wrong with an OMEGA?
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18 December 2007, 11:18 AM
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When your right you are 100% right my friend... I have to check if they make any platinum Omega's? 
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18 December 2007, 11:23 AM
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I've also bought a couple of watches from Jim. He is a great Omega AD.
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18 December 2007, 12:14 PM
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Yeah, a few things to weigh out. The Omega has the advantage of 'name recognition', known service network, light(er) weight, bracelet included, great looks, etc., etc... The Marathon has the H3 traser lume, Valjoux 7750 movement so service isn't impossible but an unknown (gaskets, etc.), probably much heavier, limited to impossible availability, pretty expensive for a 7750 based watch... As for traser lume, it's usually guaranteed for 10-12 years. Actual half life is 12.3 years but it will continue to emit light beyond that. Actual useful life is not clear. Anyone interested in more info see HERE. All things considered, I really like both packages but am leaning towards the Omega... Enjoy your new watch, it's a beaut... Traser lume...  Sorry for the  ...
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19 December 2007, 03:38 AM
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Ren, I have the same watch (newest version but looks virtually the same. 2225.80.00). It's my daily wearer. Enjoy it!
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19 December 2007, 04:11 AM
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Pat, let me know what you think of the Marathon chronograph if you pick it up... I'm thinking of grabbing a J-SAR... not in the same league, but I think it's the same case+bezel dimensions... http://www.countycomm.com/jsar.htm |
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19 December 2007, 06:35 AM
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I love that new version as well! The applied markers and longer hands are a great update in my opinion! That may be the only watch that would ever convince me to depart with my current SMP!
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19 December 2007, 10:04 AM
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Ren, I've received more compliments on the Omega by people in the 3 months I've owned it than my Day-Date in the last 3 years. Who would of thought that?
 Enjoy the watch. I do. |
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22 December 2007, 10:39 AM
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Very neat watch
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15 September 2008, 04:07 AM
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Fab purchase. ENJOY! thanks for pics
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15 September 2008, 01:54 PM
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a seamaster is definetly on my todo list, as for the maratho watches there is tons of info on them at the watchuseek.com dive watch forums i also noticed chronoworld.com have gotten new shipment of 2008 contracts and also have 1 csar in stock, so quite possibly countycomm.com has gotten new stock as well.
I am looking at the gsar at the moment the csar is a bit hefty in price and size for me. grats on the watch. |
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