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oagaspar Site Founder 
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for all 3T members interested in getting in on the pre-order of the new Helson Sharkmaster you can follow the instructions below...please mention in your e-mail that you are a 3T member....pics of the Sharkmaster and the original Seamaster 1000 are below with more pics and info by following the link below ...... http://www.helson-watches.com Dear future Helson Sharkmaster owners, the preorder starts today and ends July 31th. Schedule for watch delivery is end September 2010 Perorder conditions: Total price for a Sharkmaster is $750 incl. internatinal shipping, mesh bracelet, rubber strap and travel case. $750 are splitted in a $200 deposit/custom charge and $550 about 2 weeks before delivery. Deposit/custom charge and final payment have to be paid by paypal. Custom options in the preorder: 1. black or blue dial 2. crown at 3 or 9 3. silver date wheel with black numbers or black date wheel with white numbers If you want to preorder, please email your choice and paypal email address to helsonwatches@gmail.com We will send a service invoice $200 with paypal to you and after you sent payment (latest July 31th) we will confirm and your preorder is fixed. After July the price for a Sharkmaster will $150 more Please allow about 48 hours for confirmations or sending the invoice Information about the new Sharkmaster only at http://www.helson-watches.com Best Regards Peter   |
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deadlyapp 3T WIS 
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WHOA I had no idea they looked so damn similar. That's a nice looking watch though. What movement are they using? I can't visit the site from work because websense is blocking it. |
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ivster 3T WIS 
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Monobloc case: Brushed 316L surgical stainless steel Ø 44 mm - height 15 mm - length 54mm - lug distance 22 mm. Crown: Screwed with side protection Crystal: Sapphire - 4.5 mm thick - inside AR coated. Water resistance: 1000m/3300 ft Dial, hands and bezel markers coated with swiss C3 SuperLuminova Bezel: Acrylic Bracelet: 22 mm mesh bracelet Movement: 25 Jewel Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic - power reserve 40 h. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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deadlyapp wrote: WHOA I had no idea they looked so damn similar.if it had Omega on the dial instead of Helson it would be a replica....some are calling it the best homage to date ,ranting and raving over it as if it were the best thing since sliced bread....yet they are the same group of wannabees who are bashing the Magellan on a few forums because it shares the same case as the Doxa...and that is the only similarity...the case... which has been used by many watch companies over the past 40yrs.....yet it is a copy,fake,and rip-off....I think they should be called WISocrites!  ....regardless the Sharkmaster is what it is and I ordered one up because I like it and the chance of owning a genuine Seamaster 1000 is getting slim as they are getting over-priced imho. .....with all homages it gives WIS who ordinarily won't spend the big bucks on a name brand an opportunity to try a watch that is very similar for much less....much like the Panny homages that everyone is so fond of...homages have been commonplace for years among enthusiasts but when do we start calling an homage a replica in sheeps clothing?....there are watch companies that do just that....take a known replica and put their name on it and charge double what the rep costs and these are the watches we need to be careful of and not these watches that are being produced by WIS for WIS in order to have the ability to own a popular design/watch without the costs associated...  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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couple of wrist shots from Peter...and a link to a original Seamaster 1000 on eBay being sold by watchadoo....only $11,900.! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140422326365&_trksid=e11011.m203&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DI%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUCI%26otn%3D4&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1348   |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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watchadoo has a original Seamaster 1000 listed on the bay for $11,399. ....seems these super rare Omegas have reached the ceiling imho! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140422326365&_trksid=e11011.m203&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DI%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUCI%26otn%3D4&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:1348 |
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DuDro 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: couple of wrist shots from Peter... What size your wrist? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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DuDro wrote: oagaspar wrote:you will have to ask Peter Helson...couple of wrist shots from Peter...  |
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DuDro 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: DuDro wrote:oagaspar wrote:you will have to ask Peter Helson...couple of wrist shots from Peter... Woopsie...I misread the post...My bad...  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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DuDro wrote: oagaspar wrote:I believe he said his wrist size was somewhere around 7in or less....I hear many WIS ask this and wonder why your wrist size should make a difference as far as the size of the watch?....I have a 7.25-7.50in wrist as far as circumference but the space from one side of my wrist to the other is 59mm. .... more than enough wrist size(flat surface) to handle a Big watch such as the Sharkmaster that measures 54mm lug to lug as the case sits on top of your wrist....if you have calipers measure your wrist from side to side and then find out the lug to lug size of the watch to determine if you can handle it rather than the circumference of your wrist imo.DuDro wrote:oagaspar wrote:you will have to ask Peter Helson...couple of wrist shots from Peter... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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oagaspar wrote:watchadoo has a original Seamaster 1000 listed on the bay for $11,399. ....seems these super rare Omegas have reached the ceiling imho!  Speak of overpricing...The movement: Maybe 200 buks or less for a new old stock one?...... Ok, I'm generous: You pay 11000 for the case alone and the scratches&dings are for free  Note: Restaured, not NOS... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Hammerfjord wrote: oagaspar wrote:same seller is offering a NOS Seamaster 1000 dial and hands set...you see where I'm leading you as far as the Sharkmaster case... http://cgi.ebay.com/Omega-Seamaster-1000-1000m-3300ft-Dial-Hands-166-093-/190398391657?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c54a0e569 |
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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Absolutely great watch ! The case design and mesh is absolutely stunning. My preorder is already done ! dancing.gif |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:oagaspar wrote:same seller is offering a NOS Seamaster 1000 dial and hands set...you see where I'm leading you as far as the Sharkmaster case... I see that... At this price, the case should be in platinum. By the way, look this one who's in much better stand:http://cgi.ebay.com/OMEGA-PLOPROF-1000M-SEAMASTER-1975-DEEP-DIVER-NOS-/370405518498?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Wristwatches&hash=item563de3aca2#ht_10791wt_1137 You should just bid at 10000 and you will certainly have it....Without the scratches and dings! |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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I like vintage design and this homage  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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The "Sold Out" Sharkmaster pics are now available...the watch will be delayed a couple of weeks but should ship early Oct.,click on any pic below to be taken to the site for larger views. The New Helson Sharkmaster  The Helson Sharkmaster is a homage to one of the greatest dive watches ever made Some specifications: Monobloc case: Brushed 316L surgical stainless steel Ø 44 mm - height 15 mm - length 54mm - lug distance 22 mm. Crown: Screwed with side protection Crystal: Sapphire - 4.5 mm thick - inside AR coated. Water resistance: 1000m/3300 ft Dial, hands and bezel markers coated with swiss C3 SuperLuminova Bezel: Acrylic Bracelet: 22 mm mesh bracelet Movement: 25 Jewel Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic - power reserve 40 h.       |
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DuDro 3T WIS
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What's the little dimple on the bottom of the case? |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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DuDro wrote:What's the little dimple on the bottom of the case? I've been asking myself the same question in fact as I earlyer saw features like that on full case watches...If I don't mistake. My own conclusion after reflection: As the back can't be unscrewed, those watches have to be open from the front...The crystal must go off. But then, you don't have any direct acces on the movement's back: You have to pop it off from the case. I guess that this "dimple", is in fact a screw who free a little hole in the back case. By looking the place where the "dimple" is, it seems to be right over the screw on the movement's bridge, who free the crown stem. Sounds logic to me: To free the movement from the case for any services, you have the free the stem from the movement. By poping off the "dimple", a thin screw driver could acces the stem screw and free it, making possible to pop the movement off? My conclusion...Am I right??? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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that's what I figured it was for also Will....it's not how the original 1973 Seamaster 1000m came apart but on both models the dial and movement are loaded from the front and here is a good link to the original Seamaster 1000m with pics.... http://www.convention-floor-videos.com/seamaster1000/ |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:that's what I figured it was for also Will....it's not how the original 1973 Seamaster 1000m came apart but on both models the dial and movement are loaded from the front and here is a good link to the original Seamaster 1000m with pics.... Cool link! Thanks! Still, I wonder how they would pop the mvt out then...? |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Well, as soon an original comes up, they allways use the fact that it went to so high price(17000$) on this Omegamania auction, to present a 10000buks as "cheap"... So what's next? If a multimillionnaire who can't wait to find a better deal and don't care about the price, is ready to pay 30000 on an auction for a mint piece...Then they will all be presented at the "cheap" price of 25000??? http://cgi.ebay.com/Omege-Seamaster-1000-Meter-Stahl-Stahl-von-1975-NOS-/310245827129?pt=DE_Kleidung_Schmuck_Accessoires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item483c17a239#ht_2054wt_911 |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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The Sharkmasters are in and ready for shipping by weeks end to all who pre-ordered! The Helson Sharkmaster is a homage to one of the greatest dive watches ever made Some specifications: Monobloc case: Brushed 316L surgical stainless steel Ø 44 mm - height 15 mm - length 54mm - lug distance 22 mm. Crown: Screwed with side protection Crystal: Sapphire - 4.5 mm thick - inside AR coated. Water resistance: 1000m/3300 ft Dial, hands and bezel markers coated with swiss C3 SuperLuminova Bezel: Acrylic Bracelet: 22 mm mesh bracelet Movement: 25 Jewel Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic - power reserve 40 h.    |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Seems much better than the Crepas in my opinion... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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we will soon find out... I should have mine next week if they are shipped by this weekend...I'm really looking forward to trying it out...Peter is a awesome to deal with and communication is perfect! |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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If anybody wants to surrender a black 9 o-clock crown preorder I'm game! I must just have been unconscious the last couple months, missed the preorder on this one too!  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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OldeCrow wrote: If anybody wants to surrender a black 9 o-clock crown preorder I'm game!send Peter and e-mail as in most pre-orders there is always someone who can't pay or has changed their minds(not sure if you will get the pre-order price of $750. though)... ....I am not sure if they are sold out or if more will be made as Peter said he was going to ship all pre-orders 1st before putting them up on his site FS ... ...you know I wasn't all excited when these 1st came up but I have to admit I'm pretty amped right now and can't wait for mine to arrive!patrick.gif |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS
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I fired off an email to him! You know when the preorder started I think my attentions were elsewhere but I've recently become interested in the Vintage Omegas so suddenly this is a really nice idea! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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there may be a delay on shipping due to Typhoon Megi nearing HK...let's hope it's not as bad as some are predicting and is moving away as reported and residents of HK and all in it's path will remain safe... Severe Typhoon Megi is moving slowly away from Hong Kong. It's now about 440 kilometres east-southeast of the territory. However, Hong Kong remains on high alert. The Observatory says it's unlikely the number eight storm signal will be issued today. The typhoon is heading in a northerly direction at about 10 kilometres per hour, gradually edging closer to eastern Guangdong and southern Fujian. The winds near its centre have slightly weakened. On its present track, Megi will maintain a distance of about 400 kilometres from Hong Kong today and tomorrow. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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the wait will soon be over....the Sharkmaster shipped today and will arrive tomorrow by 10:30am....now that's fast shipping! |
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