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A Week On The Wrist: The Omega Speedmaster 'First Omega In Space'
Inspired by a historically important model worn in space on October 3, 1962, by astronaut Walter Schirra, this is the Speedmaster as many of us know and love it.
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VIDEO: How To Service The 234-Component Caliber 1861 Inside The Omega Speedmaster
In this video, we head up to Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, CT, to talk about this, and see why now more than ever we need qualified repairmen via a detailed look at servicing one of the most iconic timepieces in history – the Omega Speedmaster.
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Hands-On: The Omega Speedmaster Reference 2915-1 From Tonight's Omega Speedmaster 50 Sale (Live Pics, Thoughts)
At 7 p.m. tonight we may enter a new era of collecting for the Omega Speedmaster. Christie's New York will host its first thematic nighttime sale of watches with this 50 lot homage to the Moonwatch, and we will certainly be there to tell you all about it. The undisputed top lot of the sale is lot number 3, a true first series Speedmaster, reference 2915-1. As you've heard in our Reference Points video on the Speedmaster, and over the years here on the 'Dink, the 2915 Speedmaster is without question the holy grail of Speedy collecting, the watch from which a legend was created. A full-spec 2915-1 is indeed a very rare thing, and here we'll take a quick hands-on look at this special watch.
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Reference Points: Understanding The Omega Speedmaster
For the third installment of Reference Points, we examine the legendary Omega Speedmaster, a watch that has become a brand unto itself over the last 60 years.
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Taking An Omega Speedmaster Professional For Omega Authorized Service
Should you get a watch serviced? When should you do it, and what should you expect, and how much should it cost? Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, the little machines we all love so dearly aren't immune to the laws of physics --sooner or later, if you expect them to keep working, someone's going to have to go under the hood. When you hand a watch off to a brand serviced center, are you in for a treat, or a nightmare? Find out what happened to one Speedmaster Professional when its number came up.
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Just Because: On The 47th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing, Here Are Five Great Stories About The Watch That Got Them There - The Omega Speedmaster
Forty seven years ago today, man walked on the moon for the very first time. It is no secret that along with the good men of Apollo XI went an Omega Speedmaster or two. As such, on this anniversary of one of mankind's most momentous achievements, we look back at some of our favorite Speedmaster-related stories.
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In-Depth: The Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Master Chronometer Chronograph
Buzz Aldrin's footprint is visible on the moonphase display. Seriously.
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Year In Review: Our Style Editor On The Year's Biggest Watch-Design Trend
Last year, every other watch was green. The look of 2022 wasn't one color, but all of them all at once.
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Watches In The Wild: Paris, Episode 2: Design And Watches
Maybe watch design doesn't need to be so predictable?
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Ben Clymer Presents: Ep. 9 - The Golf And Watches Episode With Keith Mitchell
We sit down with the pro golfer to chat about his watch collection, his golf career, and even some deep cuts from Patek Philippe.
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Pre-Owned Picks: An Onyx Dial Rolex Day-Date (With Diamonds), A Full Gold 36mm Royal Oak, And A White Gold Cartier Tank Americaine On Bracelet
Plus a precious Jacquet Droz and a high-beat two-tone Zenith Chronomaster El Primero.
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Vintage Watches: My New Year's Resolution: Re-Discovering Vintage Audemars Piguet Watches That Aren't The Royal Oak
Kendrick Lamar and some big auction results have me seeing shapes and complications again.
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Introducing: Surprise! A New Blancpain X Swatch Scuba Fifty: The Ocean Of Storms
Launching January 11, this all-black variation might just be the best of the bunch.
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Introducing: Oris Brings Back The Bronze For Its Latest Pointer Date Limited Edition
A new dial color keeps the heritage ties strong for the latest addition to the Pointer Date collection celebrating Oris' cricket collaboration.
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Watch Spotting: Will Ferrell's Omega Seamaster And The Watches Of The Golden Globes 2024
With a bevy of heavy-hitting films on the ballots this year, we expected no less from the timepieces.
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Introducing: Citizen Goes Full 'Zilla' With The New Promaster Dive Limited Editions
“Are we paying the price for our hubris of science? Witness the primeval might that is Godzila.”
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Three On Three: Comparing Independent Watches Under $15,000
Here are three truly independent watches, each for under $15,000 and each with something that sets it far apart from the competition. Which will come out on top?
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Three On Three: Comparing In-House, Manually-Wound Dress Watches Under $20,000
The manually-wound dress watch is a basic in any man's wardrobe, and we're putting three that feature in-house movements for under $20,000 to the test.
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Three On Three: Comparing The Vacheron Constantin Overseas, The Piaget Polo S, And The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400
It's time to tackle one of the most popular categories of watches of the modern era: the stainless steel luxury sport watch. We've got three takes, and they're going head-to-head-to-head.
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Three On Three: Comparing The Patek Philippe 5170G, The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Chronograph, And The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down (VIDEO)
There is something truly special about a hand-finished, manually-wound, in-house chronograph. Today we will compare three of the very best available in the world today.
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Three On Three: What Will You Wear When You've Made It To The Top?
A beloved HODINKEE video franchise returns. Our deputy editor sits down with Brynn Wallner and Malaika Crawford to discuss three watches that say "success" – the Patek Ellipse, Cartier Santos, and Vacheron Patrimony.
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Three On Three: Comparing Mechanical Watches Under $1,000 From Seiko, Hamilton, And Tissot
Horological prowess ≠ Price
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Three On Three: Comparing Entry-Level, In-House Automatics From Grand Seiko, Omega, And Rolex
How do affordable models from three of the biggest brands in high-end watchmaking stack up?
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Three On Three: Three Rad Dudes Debate The Best Sports Watch Of The '90s
The spirit of the decade is alive in these three pieces.
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Breaking News: Frédéric Arnault Named CEO Of LVMH Watches
The news comes amidst a greater shakeup in the group that sees Zenith's Julien Tornare become the new CEO of TAG Heuer.
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Happenings: Artur Akmaev To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York
Akmaev will discuss the art of hand engraving, enameling and high-end finishing.
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Recommended Reading: Man Survives 24 Hours Floating In Ocean Off New Zealand, Only To Be Rescued Because Of His Watch
Over 30 miles from shore with no life jacket, the 61-year-old used his watch to signal a passing boat.
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Pre-Owned Picks: A 'Tokyo 2020' Omega Speedmaster, A Patek Annual Calendar Ref. 5905/1A, And A 'Jackie Chan' IWC Portuguese
Plus a titanium Breguet Type XXi, and a Doppel-Felix Date from Habring².
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Happenings: The Original Miami Beach Antique Show Returns January 11-15
One of the best annual events for spotting vintage watches in the United States is back again.
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Hands-On: Did Raymond Weil Really Make A Watch For Watch Enthusiasts?
The Millesime is a GPHG winner, but can the sector dial now win over enthusiasts?
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