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Omega Swatch BIOCERAMIC - MISSION TO NEPTUNE

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  MISSION TO NEPTUNE  SO33N100   Case material:  Bioceramic Case diameter:  42.00 mm Case thickness:  13.25 mm Lug-to-lug distance:  47.30 mm Quartz movement:  chronograph    Water resistance:  3 Bar Strap:  VELCRO®

Omega Swatch Watch - MISSION ON EARTH - LAVA

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 The “Mission on Earth – LAVA” is a fiery take on the MoonSwatch concept, paying tribute to Earth’s volcanic power. It’s part of the “Mission on Earth” trio (Lava, Polar Lights, Desert) released in 2024, each highlighting a different aspect of our planet. Case & Dimensions Case Size: 42mm (same as the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch) Thickness: ~13mm Lug-to-Lug: 47.3mm Material: Swatch Bioceramic (a mix of ceramic + bio-sourced plastic) Case Color: Bright volcanic red (matte finish) Water Resistance: 3 bar (30m – splash resistant, not for swimming)  Dial & Hands Dial Color: Matte black Subdials: Three chronograph subdials (small seconds, 60-minute counter, 1/10th second) Markers & Hands: White indices and hands for maximum contrast Tachymeter Bezel: Black with “dot over 90” (a vintage Speedmaster detail loved by collectors) Movement Type: Quartz chronograph (battery-powered) Functionality: Hours, minutes, sma...

Vintage 1952 Omega pocket watch with welded lugs

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 A 1952 Omega pocket watch with welded lugs would actually be a bit unusual, since most conversion-style watches were done with older pocket watch movements from the 1910s–1930s , not the 1950s. Let me break this down: Conversion Style: Watchmakers (and sometimes owners) took a small pocket watch, often 30–40mm in diameter, and added wire lugs (soldered or welded onto the case) so it could be worn with a strap. These conversions were especially common in Europe during WWI and shortly after, before purpose-built wristwatches became mainstream. Omega Pocket Watch Movements: Omega’s Cal. 38.5L T1/T2 and similar calibers were commonly used in early wristwatches. In the 1950s, Omega was producing more refined wristwatches (Seamaster, Constellation, etc.), so a 1952-dated pocket watch with welded lugs is most likely a later conversion done by a watchmaker or collector — not something Omega would have produced at the factory. Collectibility: These conversio...

Omega & Swatch - Mission to the Moon Watch

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  Mission to the Moon Color Scheme: Classic black and gray Closest in appearance to the original Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. Black bioceramic case, black dial, gray tachymeter bezel, white hands and markers. Diameter : 42.00 mm Thickness : 13.25 mm Lug-to-lug : 47.30 mm Strap material : VELCRO® Clasp material : None Strap clasp : None Case material : Bioceramic Color : Grey Strap color : Black Dial color : Black Case color : Grey

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra - James Bond

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  Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.003) – Skyfall (2012) – Seen during Bond’s scenes in London. The Watch Model: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Reference: 231.10.39.21.03.003 Case Size: 38.5mm Movement: Omega Co-Axial Calibre 8500 (automatic) Dial: Teak-pattern blue dial, inspired by wooden decks of luxury sailboats Bracelet: Stainless steel Crystal: Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire Water Resistance: 150m In Skyfall Scenes: Bond wears the Aqua Terra in the London-based sequences, including M’s office and the inquiry hearing — these are the quieter, more formal parts of the film. Styling: Perfectly complements Bond’s tailored suits. The watch is subtle and sophisticated — a deliberate contrast to the more “tool watch” look of the Seamaster Planet Ocean he wears during the action scenes in Turkey and Macau. Symbolism: The Aqua Terra reflects Bond’s more refined, grounded side — appropriate for a film where he’s reflecting...

Vintage 1969 Breitling Chrono-Matic 2111-15 Watch

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  Vintage Watch -  1969 Breitling Chrono-Matic 2111-15, automatic movement cal. 15