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  1. Wheels

    Wheels Nov 16, 2012

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    Just dropping a quick line to introduce myself. I've lurked here for a long while and finally decided to register. I'm a longtime member of WUS and normally hang out in the Omega forum there (occasionally in the Rolex forum too!)
    Collect mainly vintage pieces with no particular bent other than Omega. Glad to be here and look forward to participating in a like minded group.
    Cheers
    Paul
     
  2. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 16, 2012

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    Welcome mate, lots of Aussies on here from all cities, the obvious question though... can we see some pics? =D
     
  3. Wheels

    Wheels Nov 16, 2012

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    I'm on the iPad ATM but here are a couple I have on here.

    My transitional Speedie
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353063904.611525.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353063925.085494.jpg

    TV Case Seamaster
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353063968.775036.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353063987.505548.jpg

    Speedsonic Lobster
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353064259.678758.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353064282.453344.jpg

    And lastly (for now!)
    1968 Rolex 5513 Sub Meters First
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353064357.998051.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353064374.364320.jpg

    Cheers
     
  4. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 16, 2012

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    Love the Speedmaster, but the Lobster is even better, that dial looks like aventurine is it? Badass pieces, also your photography isn't bad either!
     
  5. Wheels

    Wheels Nov 16, 2012

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    Nah, the speedsonic has a mirror dial. Adventurine was quite likely a type of weed when this watch was produced in the 70's!
    It truly is a bitch to photograph as it shows up all the dust on the crystal. Here is another shot on the wrist.
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    And how could I forget my 2254 on mesh!
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353064783.847336.jpg
     
  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 16, 2012

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    Are the specs on the dial just dust on the crystal? It looked really cool in that first pic lol
     
  7. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Nov 16, 2012

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    Hi Paul. Welcome to Omega Forums.
     
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  8. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 16, 2012

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    Welcome to the forum, God knows we could use some Aussie input around here :rolleyes:. Great group of watches, look forward to seeing more.
     
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  9. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Nov 16, 2012

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    Welcome! Sorry you are stuck in Sydney. At least some of us are in nice cities! ;)
     
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  10. Wheels

    Wheels Nov 16, 2012

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    Hey! I spend a fair amount of time skirting AROUND Canberra on my way to Jindabyne! ;)
     
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    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 16, 2012

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    The Raider
    Or flying over it on the way to Melbourne lol
     
  12. rbird7282

    rbird7282 Nov 16, 2012

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    Paul,
    Nice watches :thumbsup: and welcome to the forum!