by Sam Tamborello | Sep 23, 2026 | Ask TamboWatches
What year is my Omega Seamaster? If you bought your watch without its original box or paperwork, you may be trying to figure that out. Knowing the year of production is good to know, but getting an exact year is not always that simple. Omega does not stamp the...
by Sam Tamborello | Aug 17, 2026 | Ask TamboWatches, Tambo's Tips
Why “Polished” Isn’t a Bad Word There’s a rule floating around the watch world about Omega watch polishing that gets repeated like gospel. Five minutes on any forum and you’ll see it, some guy who’s never held the watch in question...
by Sam Tamborello | Jul 24, 2026 | Ask TamboWatches, Tambo's Tips
Hesalite vs sapphire Speedmaster is probably the question I get asked more than any other. You’ve decided you want a Speedmaster Professional, you’ve done your research, and now you’re stuck on one more decision that seems to split people right down...
by Sam Tamborello | Apr 25, 2026 | Ask TamboWatches, Tambo's Tips
Omega Speedmaster Reduced vs Professional: What’s the Difference? If you are shopping for an Omega Speedmaster, you will quickly come across two watches that look very similar — the Speedmaster Professional and the Speedmaster Reduced. At first glance they appear...
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...
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