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Matthew Bain Blog
"An inside look at what piques our interests"


Omega Speedmaster Professional "Red Racing"
This is an extremely rare Omega Speedmaster reference 145.012 from 1968 known as the 'Racing Model'. This Racing Model Speedmaster has a...


The Auction Experience - Christie's New York City
December 19, 2015 A large part of Matthew's job involves him attending watch auctions all over the world. On December 15, 2016,...


Omega Speedmaster “Missions”
May 29, 2015 This is a limited edition set of Omega Speedmaster “Missions" numbered 24/40 released in 1997. The set comes with 23 watches...


Grail Omega Speedmaster Ref. 2915-1
April 17, 2015 This is the reference 2915-1 which is the the very first Omega Speedmaster produced from 1957. The 2915-1 is one of the...


The Omega "Cosmic" Moonphase
June 18, 2010 Last week we spoke about great patina, and now we are talking about new old stock. This is Omega's 14k Cosmic Moonphase,...


Omega "Soccer Timer" Seamaster
June 10, 2010 In honor of FIFA's World Cup we are featuring Omega's most collectible Seamaster Chronograph Soccer Timer wristwatch. It is...


Omega Seamaster Big Blue
May 25, 2010 This Omega Seamaster Chronograph was launched in 1973 and was Omega's first chronograph to be certified up to 120 meters. It...


Omega Railmaster
May 4, 2010 Since the 1950s several watch manufactures have produced a special series of "antimagnetic" watches designed for people who...
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