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Flotho
·Hello everyone,
I just registered recently to the Omega Forum and thought I would quickly introduce myself here.
I am French, but I've spent the past 5 years in several Asian countries, and in Japan in particular, where I am currently living. I am quite new to this hobby, and I don't own any fancy collection, but I think this is turning quite quickly into a true obsession.
It all started when my parents bought a used Omega "James Bond" Seamaster from 95 at an auction. Not in great condition, but it was so cheap it would have been a crime not to buy it.
I also knew that my grandfather has been wearing many omegas his whole life (and no, unfortunately I haven't inherited any). So I started reading about watches and getting more and more into it.
So I recently bought my first real timepiece, a Speedmaster Racing 3570.40, Japan Limited, from 2004. I am a huge fan of this watch. I love it for its design, the popping colours that sets it clearly appart from all the other speemasters, and for the history behind that watch. Of course I love the original 145.022 Racing even better, but clearly I can't afford that one. 😉
I feel lucky to be living in Japan, because it is a great place for watch lovers. There's so much choice and you can easily come accross rare pieces. Just last week, I saw 2 Daytonas Paul Newman and a Submariner 6538.
Coming back to Omega, I am now hunting for a nice, original, Cosmic Moonphase from the 40s-50s, and that's a bit more of a challenge to find a good one! (I recently saw one, but like many others, I have strong doubts about the dial).
Anyway, thank you in advance for welcoming me here! I am looking forward to exchanging with you all about our passion!
Florent
I just registered recently to the Omega Forum and thought I would quickly introduce myself here.
I am French, but I've spent the past 5 years in several Asian countries, and in Japan in particular, where I am currently living. I am quite new to this hobby, and I don't own any fancy collection, but I think this is turning quite quickly into a true obsession.
It all started when my parents bought a used Omega "James Bond" Seamaster from 95 at an auction. Not in great condition, but it was so cheap it would have been a crime not to buy it.
I also knew that my grandfather has been wearing many omegas his whole life (and no, unfortunately I haven't inherited any). So I started reading about watches and getting more and more into it.
So I recently bought my first real timepiece, a Speedmaster Racing 3570.40, Japan Limited, from 2004. I am a huge fan of this watch. I love it for its design, the popping colours that sets it clearly appart from all the other speemasters, and for the history behind that watch. Of course I love the original 145.022 Racing even better, but clearly I can't afford that one. 😉
I feel lucky to be living in Japan, because it is a great place for watch lovers. There's so much choice and you can easily come accross rare pieces. Just last week, I saw 2 Daytonas Paul Newman and a Submariner 6538.
Coming back to Omega, I am now hunting for a nice, original, Cosmic Moonphase from the 40s-50s, and that's a bit more of a challenge to find a good one! (I recently saw one, but like many others, I have strong doubts about the dial).
Anyway, thank you in advance for welcoming me here! I am looking forward to exchanging with you all about our passion!
Florent
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