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  1. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 17, 2014

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    A Ninja of Slight Disappointment visited my letterbox today, but as it was rather warm (46 degrees C) I left work early and got home in time to hit the Post Office!

    Threeeeee Squirrels!!!

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    First, my new VOH screwdrivers from France (the quality is mind boggling :eek:)
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    Next, a real NOS Rotary Automatic from Hyderabad, India. The dial is amazing, more pics later.

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    And number three, a lovely little vintage Roamer manual from about 1960, all the way from Queensland :D

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    I know it's a bit of a splurge, but I'm due for a "Significant Life Event" at the end of this month so I thought "What the fuck, you only live once!"

    However, the Ninjas weren't to be outdone. The day after I ordered my screwdrivers, my bloody surgeon presented my with a bill for 6K :(

    My watch hunting season is over for the short term, but never mind, I'll feed voraciously off my fellow Forumites and their purchases :D



    Cheers

    Jim

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  2. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Jan 17, 2014

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    well done Jim, look forward to seeing that Rotary
     
  3. Dablitzer Jan 17, 2014

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    +1 on that rotary dial, pics please! ;)
     
  4. ctime3 Jan 17, 2014

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    I like that phrase "Life Event" that is my new excuse to the wife for an omega.

     
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  5. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 17, 2014

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    Happy...... 30th????? ;)
     
  6. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2014

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    Years collecting watches I assume.
     
  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2014

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    VOH, it does not get any better than when you can combine watches with tools. OK maybe you could be drinking a beer as you stare at them, but still droool.gif
     
  8. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 17, 2014

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    Congrats - the VOH are the best IMO. People talk about Bergeron - well they have no idea until they use a set of VOH screwdrivers...

    Cheers, Al
     
  9. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 17, 2014

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    Bit busy this weekend, heading down to the mates beach house tonight but will post pics of the Rotary when I get back.
    Might even do a review of the VOH screwdrivers if anyone is interested.

    Cheers

    Jim
     
  10. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 17, 2014

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    Wish it was both, unfortunately it's an op, and when you see the word 'radical' in anything medical you know you're going to get a big bill :eek:

    Cheers

    Jim
     
  11. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 18, 2014

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    He is getting a third arm, so he can wear an extra watch! Awesome idea.


    But seriously, hope it goes well.
     
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  12. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 23, 2014

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    My first attempt at using my Canon 600D.

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    In natural light
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    And when overhead lighting catches it.

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  13. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Jan 23, 2014

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    That's a beauty, congrats.

    Just discovered my doorbell is broken, so the ninja almost got away today. I heard the tell-tale growl of the under-muffled postal jeep, snatched the package notice off the front door, jumped in my car and intercepted him 5 doors down the street. Told him do NOT bring your weak-ass ninja-of-disappointment shit into my dojo. He seemed puzzled but handed over the watch. ::psy::
     
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  14. Matty01 Port Adelaide's No.1 Fan Jan 24, 2014

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    Beautiful!
     
  15. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 24, 2014

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    You don't need new doorbell, you need more cowbell, scares the shit outa them Ninjas :D

    Buy them here

    Great to see it twice in a week ;)
     
  16. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Feb 1, 2014

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    What does a set of VOH screwdrivers go for? They don't seem to be abundantly available on the web.
     
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  19. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 1, 2015

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    You can also order direct from VOH in Switzerland if you like.

    http://www.voh.ch/eng/

    I placed a rather large order with them a few months ago for replacement blades (steel, HSS, and copper beryllium) and a movement holder, and probably the best hand levers I have ever used. You would have to pay by wire transfer if you go direct.

    Cheers, Al
     
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