by Sam Tamborello | Mar 11, 2026 | Ask TamboWatches, Tambo's Tips
If you are shopping for an Omega Speedmaster Reduced, there is a good chance you are confused about what you are actually looking at. The “Reduced” name gets applied to several different references that look similar at first glance but are meaningfully...
by Sam Tamborello | Feb 24, 2026 | Ask TamboWatches, Tambo's Tips
If you are a Speedmaster collector or are thinking about buying one, you have probably come across the Omega Speedmaster 3591.50 Apollo 11 25th Anniversary. This is not just another limited edition watch. There are very specific reasons why this reference continues to...
by Sam Tamborello | Feb 20, 2025 | Ask TamboWatches
Omega 3861 vs. 861 & 1861: Why Older Dials & Hands Won’t Fit Thinking about an Omega 3861 dial swap? If you’re hoping to install an 861 or 1861 dial and hands onto the new 3861 movement, you’re out of luck. The Omega 3861 features key modifications that...
by Sam Tamborello | Feb 12, 2022 | Ask TamboWatches
As you can see in the above picture, the answer is yes you can mod or modify The Omega FOIS. However, there are quite a few things to consider when going down this Rabbit hole. Rabbit hole you ask? This is definitely one of those mods that can lead you down a...
by Sam Tamborello | Feb 4, 2021 | Ask TamboWatches, Tambo's Tips
Do you have an Omega Speedmaster Professional and are curious about changing the dial and/or hands? Well, you have come to the right place. I am passionate and addicted to the Speedmaster Professional and its different variations. I know there are a lot of you out...
