Any news on @Alpha

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Spruce

·Jan 11, 2026·Sunburst dial fan

Last Tuesday, @Duracuir1 posted that he hadn’t seen a post from @Alpha (Beagle lover, kilt wearer and the acknowledged champion of WRUW).

I sent a pm to him asking after him and mentioned that we had noticed that he hadn’t posted anything for a while, which is unlike him.

On a quick forum search I can’t see anything posted by him since November.

Does anyone know if he’s okay or how to contact him to check?

 

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UncleBuck

·Jan 12, 2026·understands the decision making hierarchy

Unsettling thought, Stuart is one of the finest!
Bought my first watch as a collector from him in 2013, still one of my favorites (him and the watch!).
I have his home address from a few years ago if that would be of any help.
I know he loves to go on long trips, has an RV, I believe.
We need to tell him to let us know next time!

 

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Walrus

·Jan 12, 2026

I really hope @Alpha is ok. Truly a nice guy never a bad word to say about anyone, he makes me look even more prickish than I am. I’ve had a few side conversations with him hopefully he is just busy with life stuff which happens often. He also gets my vote for best watch collection.

 

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noelekal

·Jan 17, 2026·Home For Wayward Watches

Still concerned here.

 

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JimInOz

·Jan 18, 2026·Melbourne Australia

@Alpha last checked in 24/12/2025.
Maybe he was making sure we're all behaving before Santa arrives.

He has retired and was working from home in his previous profession in a smaller capacity and enjoying travelling with family.

If he hasn't responded to PMs there may be a number of reasons.

If there are any members near Linlithgow, they could possibly do a "safety & welfare check"?

PM me for last know addess details if it seems like a good idea.

 

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Larry S

·Jan 18, 2026·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Indeed … Hope all is well. I always enjoy his hiking with fuzzy pals pics.

 

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Faz

·Jan 18, 2026

Larry S

Indeed … Hope all is well. I always enjoy his hiking with fuzzy pals pics.

Likewise. I actually count on those for a feel good moment.

 

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Duracuir1

·Feb 3, 2026·Never Used A Kodak

Bump with one of his early posts. Perhaps his first.

https://omegaforums.net/posts/23607/

Alpha · Oct 16, 2012

Never owned a Longines before and now realise I have been missing out !