Omega Speedmaster: The Electronic Age
Yes, there were electronic Speedmasters. And there still are today, but we'll get to that in a few minutes. But it seems like heresy, doesn't it? A watch with ��Speedmaster,' even ��Speedmaster Professional' on the dial while inside beats an electronic heart! And yet, we know from their pursuit of timing excellence (through their work in Olympic competition, among other things) that Omega has always looked for ways to innovate and thus improve.In the 1970s, the Speedmaster was not immune. And indeed, one would have expected as much, given the recent advances Omega had made in Olympic timing, and with the quartz crisis in full swing. While the Speedmaster Professional hand wound Moon Watch and it's mechanical brethren never went out of production, the Speedy also saw unique developments in electronic movements.When we talk about Speedmasters of the electronic age, we're really talking about four calibres and a closely related variation: the 1255, the 1620, the 1660, and the 1666. There wa

AP UK service centre, Hanover Square experiences
So over the weekend my Diver, stopped running and won't get going again, it ran for 5 seconds when I wound it then it stopped again I intend to take it to the UK service centre in London. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences with them. If anyone has any ideas on typical turn around times and the sort of service I can expect.Many thanks.

Omega Planet Ocean 2901.50.91 Boxes/papers
i Stupidly purchased this watch from a Tourneau back before i found this site. So i 'settled' on the right watch ..but no box,papers, or any other materials other than the generic Tourneau crap. Anyone know how to potentially pick up any materials for this watch? it was new in 2005. I bought it used in 2007.Also would be interested in a good source for the rubber strap for replacement sometime soon.Thanks for any advice.David

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Steam
I was looking around at the local AD and the salesman noticed my SD4k and asked if I wanted it cleaned up. I said sure, expecting some light wiping with a polishing cloth. It came back as if they boiled it in water. Apparently they steam cleaned it. I would assume the seals are good even after shooting steam right at the watch. Thoughts?