Archive for August, 2005

Pastor Charged With Embezzling $800,000 – Spends Cash on Watches

Friday, August 19th, 2005

If found gulity I think the judge should sentence according to watch brand: 10 years for the Rolex, 5 for the Breguet, 2 for the Breitling with 15 years off for the Omega [classed as good behaviour :)]. Woolsey allegedly stole $836,744.58 from the parish by funneling at least $820,800 from parish accounts into his […]

Omega Geneve – 1970’s Classic

Thursday, August 18th, 2005

I don’t recall the 70’s being this good! This new old stock example came direct from Switzerland and has never been worn. As they say, keep them long enough and they will come back in fashion, maybe Wrist Fashion will like this one. Enjoy.

Genuine Omega Mens Watch -Bizzaro Ebay

Tuesday, August 16th, 2005

Its not the fact that the listing has no pictures……. nor is the fact that there are almost no details about the watch……. nor is it the fact he “dont have the watch on me at the moment”……. nor is it the fact that he will arrange for local pickup only [can’t even post a […]

Time May Be Running Out – Omega Sticks it to the Also Ran’s

Tuesday, August 16th, 2005

Mario Peserico is worried. The sales director of Eberhard, a small Swiss watchmaker, is wondering who will provide his company with vital mechanical components that constitute the basis of the company’s products. “We have a problem here,” he says. Behind Peserico’s concern is a decision by Swatch, the world’s largest watch producer, to stop supplying […]

Everybody Needs a Lucky Watch

Monday, August 15th, 2005

This is mine.

RED ALERT! The Omega Vintage Watch Service is Back On-line

Monday, August 15th, 2005

Repeat…the Vintage Watch Service is Back On-line at 14.17 GMT Monday August 15th 2005. Enjoy.

Omega Planet Ocean vs Vintage Seamaster 300

Saturday, August 13th, 2005

Over at the excellent watchuseek they have a new Diver’s forum, excellent idea and also check out the new layout which will be rolled out over the entire site, 10/10 from me. Anyhow…seems those diver guys need a little guidence on what is the best watch in the world. Jon who mod’s the Omega forum […]

On Being a Geek Omega Fan and Life’s Difficult Questions

Saturday, August 13th, 2005

It’s not easy being me you know, life can be hard at times, so many decisions and choices to make. Some are very easy…. Gizmodo or Engadget is very straightforward. The elegance and superior writing skillz of the Gizmodo weblog far outweigh the rather forced and tabloid style of the upstart Enbodget [sic]. Some a […]

So…..The Aqualung is on Holiday

Friday, August 12th, 2005

Mauritius for a fortnight. This makes our friend Velociphile’s primer even more apt. “Here is a box, a musical box, wound up and ready to play. But this box can hide a secret inside. Can you guess what is in it today ?” Can you guess?

The Omega Aqua Terra is Back!

Thursday, August 11th, 2005

This little bundle of perfection had to go back to Mr Omega for a while, I sure did miss it. Mr Omega in his wisdom decided a new one would be in order and here it is!