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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

Modern Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph Limited Editions

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  Modern Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph Limited Editions  Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph – Overview Nickname: “Bullhead” because of its unusual case shape — pushers are at 12 o’clock and the crown is at 12 (sometimes also a crown at 6), resembling a bull’s head. First Release: 1969 (Reference 146.011), originally marketed for rally drivers. Purpose: Optimized for timing laps/rallies; top-mounted pushers made it easier to use with hands on a steering wheel. Movement: Early versions used Caliber 930, a manually wound chronograph movement. Modern Limited Editions Omega reissued the Bullhead several times in modern form, always as limited editions: 1. Seamaster Bullhead Co-Axial Chronograph (2013) Reference: 225.12.43.50.04.001 (white dial) and other variants. Movement: Co-Axial Caliber 3113 automatic chronograph. Case: 43mm, stainless steel, internal rotating bezel. Dial Options: White dial with black subdials (panda-style). Black ...

Vintage Rare Omega Ranchero Watch (1958–1959)

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  Omega Ranchero (1958–1959) Produced for only about two years due to poor sales. Part of the “professional” family (alongside Railmaster and Seamaster 300). Because of its short run, it’s very rare today.

Rare Vintage Watch - Omega Marine Chronometer (1974)

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  Rare Vintage Watch - Omega Marine Chronometer (1974) Why it’s rare:  Only around  10,000 units  made over its production run. Significance:  First wristwatch certified as a marine chronometer, accurate to ±12 seconds per year. Collectibility:  One of the most precise vintage digital/analog hybrids ever built — big among Omega collectors.

Omega Speedmaster Yellow Gold Mens Moonwatch

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  Omega Speedmaster Yellow Gold Mens Moonwatch 310.62.42.50.99.001 Brand: Omega Model Name: Omega Speedmaster Yellow Gold Mens Moonwatch 310.62.42.50.99.001 Unworn Model Number: 310.62.42.50.99.001 Year: 2024 Serial Number: 8434xxxx Gender: Mens Movement: Manual-winding chronograph movement. Jewels: 26 Caliber: 3861 Case: 18k yellow gold "Moonshine" case 42.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibition sapphire crystal case back. Two pushers operate the chronograph functions. Omega logo on the crown. Bezel: Black ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale. Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Dial: Moonshine yellow gold dial with luminescent black index hour markers and hands. Three black chronograph subdials -- 12 hours, 30 minutes and running seconds. Bracelet: Black rubber strap with an 18k yellow gold "Moonshine" double push-button deployant clasp.

Omega Speedmaster “Ultraman” Vintage Watch

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  Omega Speedmaster “Ultraman” (Ref. 145.012-67, 1968) Nicknamed after its appearance in the Japanese TV series Ultraman . Features an orange chronograph hand — unusual for Speedmasters of the time.

Vintage Rare Omega Seamaster 300 “Big Triangle” Watch

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 Vintage Rare  Omega Seamaster 300 “Big Triangle” (Ref. 165.024, 1960s) A professional dive watch used by military units. The “Big Triangle” at 12 o’clock makes it distinctive and collectible. Military-issued versions are especially sought after.

Omega Seamaster Professional - James Bond

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  Omega Seamaster Professional – Pierce Brosnan & Daniel Craig in James Bond films (1995–present) Became Bond’s modern signature watch, loaded with gadgets in some films.