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A Milestone, my 200th Post

  1. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    Well, It's a taken a little over a year but this is my 200th post! I'm really enjoying OF and have learned a lot in the past year. Most importantly I've changed the direction of my collection to buying and wearing watches that I really love. I've realized that I really prefer dressier watches whether I have a reason to wear them or not. For years I chased after Omega and Rolex sport models but often found them too large and uncomfortable on my wrist. The good news is that it was easy to sell those pieces and that they had increased in value nicely for the most part.

    Today I'm wearing a watch that has become a favorite, an Omega Constellation reference 14381 from 1961 that I purchased from the sales forum:

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    It's the least expensive watch that I've purchased in years and I really love it!

    In the past year I also purchased a watch that amazes me, a French-cased Omega Chronometre from the 1940s in 18k pink gold. I love the history of the Omega Chronometres from the 40s, a time when they were producing movements that were as high quality as anybody in the industry including Patek. Here it is:

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    I'm proud to be a member here at OF and plan to learn and contribute for years to come.

    Michael
     
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  2. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Jul 7, 2018

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    Sure do like your two featured watches in your 200th post.
     
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  3. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    Thanks:)
     
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  4. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Jul 7, 2018

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    Now the goal is 1,000 likes...
     
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  5. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    Working on it!
     
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  6. WhatYourWatchSay Jul 7, 2018

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    Congratulations, you sum'bitch ;)
     
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  7. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Jul 7, 2018

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    Now that the cuffs are off, what are you going to do?.
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  8. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jul 7, 2018

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    Thanks for the kind note and the contributions you've made.
    You're a class act.
    Looking forward to many more years of enjoyment for the both of us!
     
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  9. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    I wonder how many understand your "sum'bitch" reference? I certainly appreciate it!
     
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  10. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    Thanks very much!
     
  11. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    Well, you may see a couple items appear in the private sale forum;)
     
  12. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Jul 7, 2018

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    Congratulations!

    Keep the greasy side down.
     
  13. WhatYourWatchSay Jul 7, 2018

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    :thumbsup:
     
  14. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jul 7, 2018

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    Congrats!
     
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  15. Fost Jul 7, 2018

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    Amazing Michael !

    Hope to see them soon (again for the French case) on SF next time I stop by !
     
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  16. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jul 7, 2018

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    They ain't worth a pile of tick turds, them sum'bitches.
     
  17. merchandiser Jul 7, 2018

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    Thanks Vincent, that would be great! I'll be in Paris mid October.
     
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