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California newb with Omega questions!
Hi all,I am a newb here, and have a few questions that I am hoping you can help me out with. I am a member of other forums in different interest areas, and I have always found them the best source of information! I have wanted a Seamaster for a long time, and am finally doing my actual research before I take the plunge After trying to read and decypher the model number translation charts, I finally went to the Omega website and clicked on what I wanted - turned out to be a 2220.80I want to do things the right way, and would love info on the following questions if possible:1. Where to purchase?I know that ideally a purchase would be made from a local authorized dealer for the full factory warranty, etc. I have also noticed places like Amazon that sell this model as well for what I assume is a pretty aggressive price, and they offer a 2-year warranty through them since they are not authorized. Is going through a reliable and reputable online source an acceptable practice, or is it

Thinking of an Omega
Hello from the Rolex side of the Forum.I currently own a Rolex Explorer II. I would like to add a Omega but I am not as knowledgeable about the Omega's as I am Rolex's. Can you give me some advise as to which timepiece would be a good all around Omega? I'm more of a business casual guy than a suit and tie so I tend to lean toward sport models. However, My wife likes the classiness of the sport jacket look and the cleaner lines of the not sport watch. Of course, when she's happy I'm happy so I like to keep and open mind about these things.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The Summer of Love
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Manual winding?
This is new to me, saw this cool moonphase watch though. In real life, how is manual winding different from an automatic? Does this mean, this sounds sorta dumb maybe, that if you wear the watch all the time you still have to wind it about ever 2 days? Thanks.

My new 372
This is my new PAM372 which I have bought used. It's a November 2016 model in great condition. It has the plexiglass which was a must have for me as I love the warm refractive index of plexiglass over the sapphire crystal fitted on the new 2017 models. It's pretty big on my wrist but I think it works and that's difficult to convey in photos. I love the vintage qualities of this watch - the 1950's cushion case, the so called dirty dial. It's big but highly elegant and stylish with bags of military chic. I have an aftermarket strap fitted for now. The watch came with the extra plexiglass but not the original straps. I'm getting Richard at Toshi to make me a couple of nice straps and I also fancy the Panerai calf assolutamente fitted on the current model. I'll post some photos from my Tapatalk app.