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How to Size an Omega Seamaster Bracelet
If you just bought an Omega Seamaster—whether it's a classic "Bond" 2531.80, a midsize 2551.80, or an "Electric Blue" 2255.80—sizing the bracelet looks simple enough on paper. Most people grab an inexpensive blue plastic pin pusher online, line it up, and start...
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Why Is My Omega Seamaster Bezel Hard to Turn? (And How to Fix It)
If you own an Omega Seamaster Diver 300M—a classic Bond 2531.80, a 2254.50, or a modern ceramic Co-Axial—you’re probably familiar with one of the most common complaints about the watch. The bezel can be hard to grip. Over time, it can also become stiff, gritty, or...
Is the Omega Speedmaster Waterproof? (Can You Swim With It?)
Look at Omega’s specifications and you’ll find a straightforward number: the modern Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is rated for 50 meters (5 bar / 167 feet), while the classic Speedmaster Reduced is rated for 30 meters (3 bar / 100 feet). Look on watch forums or...
How to Spot a Fake Vintage Omega Seamaster 300 (Ref. 165.024 / 166.024)
A customer recently called me about an Omega he had just bought online. “Hey, I picked up a vintage Seamaster 300. I wanted to see about sending it in to have the movement serviced and gone through.” I told him, “Send me detailed macro photos of the dial, case...
Why Won’t My Omega Speedmaster Reset to Zero (12 O’Clock)?
If your Omega Speedmaster chronograph stops short of or resets past the 12 o’clock mark, don’t panic. And don’t keep winding it, thinking it needs more power to reset. Ninety percent of the time, an off-center chronograph hand is caused by a loose hand tube slipping...
Should I Buy an Omega from Japan?
The Japan import reality: your Speedmaster arrives on a steel bracelet that is three links too short, so you put it on leather just to wear it. An Omega listed by a seller in Japan can look like a bargain. Sometimes the asking price is hundreds less than a comparable...
Why Does My Omega Watch Keep Stopping? (And How to Fix It)
You wear your Omega all day, take it off before bed, and set it on the nightstand. The next morning, you find that it stopped at 3:15 AM. Your first thought may be that something is broken and you’re looking at a repair bill. Before you get to that point, I’d check...
