Best of 2016 - ΩF!!!

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ulackfocus

·Dec 16, 2016

With 2016 winding down, let's post the best things that happened on ΩFs this year.

I'll start with my favorite thread title: "Patina, or evidence in a murder case?" by Andy K.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/patina-or-evidence-in-a-murder-case.44720/




Next, we have the most entertaining thread of the year. Hands down, without a doubt, it was Son of Light's "Seamaster Lost at Sea: The Worst Day".

https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-lost-at-sea-the-worst-day.45505/

What really sold his whole crock was the set-up threads that were days apart.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/another-dropped-my-watch-thread.45319/#post-536596

https://omegaforums.net/threads/lost-stolen-omegas-and-confiscation-questions.45085/

I guess he could be nominated as "Troll of the Year" because that's no ordinary trolling!




So what exceptional threads or members would you want to give some recognition to? It can be for their willingness to help, their sense of humor, or whatever you wish to point them out for something out of the ordinary.

 

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oddboy

·Dec 16, 2016

Just a sample...

I Am Taking A Break From The Forum, by PatrickJ

https://omegaforums.net/threads/i-am-taking-a-break-from-the-forum.33774/

 

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ulackfocus

·Dec 16, 2016

Forgot to add one - Best n00b inquiry about a vintage watch, which is a tie for posting clean pics AND installing an avatar for their first posts.

Coryb:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/i-n...his-is-a-real-omega-or-not-please-help.44858/

Kmart:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/help-identifying-18-kt-gold-longines-50s.48735/

I had to put aside my bias toward Tracer Bullet / Calvin & Hobbes so I could remain neutral.

 

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ulackfocus

·Dec 16, 2016

oddboy

Just a sample...

I Am Taking A Break From The Forum, by PatrickJ

https://omegaforums.net/threads/i-am-taking-a-break-from-the-forum.33774/

Hahahaha! Then he came back (like, the VERY NEXT DAY) as OSP. He claimed it stood for Omega Speedmaster Professional; I said it meant Original Screenname Patrick. 😜

 

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Vitezi

·Dec 16, 2016

Among the best things (thanks to @styggpyggeno1) I learned more than I ever wanted to know about helium escape valves. 👍
https://omegaforums.net/threads/big-problem-with-helium-escape.39163/

 

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Deafboy

·Dec 16, 2016·His Holiness Puer Surdus

Well, not exactly the thread itself but the link on the saturation divers blew me away. I do a bit of recreation diving but never knew about this.

 

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Jwit

·Dec 16, 2016

Well if @meganfox17 ever posts the photos she teased everyone about....

https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedy-apollo-xi-45th-anniversary.47279/#post-563423

 

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Foo2rama

·Dec 16, 2016·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Deafboy

Well, not exactly the thread itself but the link on the saturation divers blew me away. I do a bit of recreation diving but never knew about this.

I met @tpatta at a gtg. I would love to have spent more time hearing about his experience in that industry. Great guy, great collection to boot.

 

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meganfox17

·Dec 16, 2016

Jwit

Well if @meganfox17 ever posts the photos she teased everyone about....

https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedy-apollo-xi-45th-anniversary.47279/#post-563423

Why[emoji15] You little rascal whistleblower[emoji3] you.... I'm gonna photoshop you 0ne of these days.... [emoji41]

Edited: Dec 16, 2016

 

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ulackfocus

·Dec 16, 2016

meganfox17

Why[emoji15] You little rascal whistleblower[emoji3] you.... I'm gonna photoshop you 0ne of the days.... [emoji41]

You can't blame the guy for saying something. He has been waiting patiently.

 

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lillatroll

·Dec 16, 2016

Alpha deserves a mention for offering up watches in return for charity donations, that is a nice gesture. Darlinboy and Kringkily for bringing a little fun with their photo competitions and the mods for making this such a great forum. Funkinator for going to the shop, buying watches and selling them for a discount the next day 😀

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 17, 2016

If we're nominating for the OFfies, I don't think we can overlook @MSNWatch's late entries to the category for "OF member to most likely be a victim of a well-planned heist (by other members)"

https://omegaforums.net/threads/this-is-what-hoarding-looks-like.49464/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/connies-get-hoarded-also.49815/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/inspired-by-the-tdmp-thread-a-mini-pocket-collection.50212/

I'll be in charge of explosives and safety equipment, @ulackfocus could be responsible for logistics (two white vans), power drills and swearing during the heist.

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 17, 2016·Melbourne Australia

ConElPueblo

If we're nominating for the OFfies, I don't think we can overlook @MSNWatch's late entries to the category for "OF member to most likely be a victim of a well-planned heist (by other members)"

https://omegaforums.net/threads/this-is-what-hoarding-looks-like.49464/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/connies-get-hoarded-also.49815/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/inspired-by-the-tdmp-thread-a-mini-pocket-collection.50212/

I'll be in charge of explosives and safety equipment, @ulackfocus could be responsible for logistics (two white vans), power drills and swearing during the heist.

I'll do hazardous entry and IED disposal.
I'm sure the mansion is well protected by numerous booby traps so I'll need a point man (Irish mine detector 😁), any volunteers?
Troels can be in charge of blowing the safes, I'll bring a litre of nitro for him.

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 17, 2016·Melbourne Australia

BOT.

What about the HUGE dummy spit by "Stiofan", or was that Patrick under another ID?

That was epic interwebs entertainment but he deleted all of his posts so only ΩF Vets can remember the tragedy unfolding.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Dec 17, 2016

Find of the year:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-g...rototype-black-dial-pristine-condition.47137/

 

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AveConscientia

·Dec 17, 2016

JimInOz

I'll do hazardous entry and IED disposal.
I'm sure the mansion is well protected by numerous booby traps so I'll need a point man (Irish mine detector 😁), any volunteers?
Troels can be in charge of blowing the safes, I'll bring a litre of nitro for him.

I'm 15 I sure could use first Omega day date do we need Omega brand ski masks?

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Dec 17, 2016

This was a thriller:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/the...ock-1928-in-a-remote-village-in-greece.39788/

Enjoyed it a lot.

 

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meganfox17

·Dec 17, 2016

 

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meganfox17

·Dec 17, 2016

It really doesnt matter to me whether the Stories were Factual or Genuine ,Fraudulent or Unreal but It was a Damn Good Read & a great Storyline the likes I've never encounted before. I would like to thank the OP from the bottom of my heart & after all that had happened , I would still give him the benefit of the doubt .The Outstanding Achievement Award for the Most Entertaining Thread of the Omega Forum 2016 Goes To........... SEAMASTER LOST AT SEA: THE WORST DAY

 

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Alpha

·Dec 17, 2016·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

lillatroll

Alpha deserves a mention for offering up watches in return for charity donations, that is a nice gesture. Darlinboy and Kringkily for bringing a little fun with their photo competitions and the mods for making this such a great forum. Funkinator for going to the shop, buying watches and selling them for a discount the next day 😀

My thanks @lillatroll 👍 and if I could just add my thanks to the members who did not go for watches but still sent donations, greatly appreciated. Now was that a hijack 😁