Out of the watch hobby for 4 years- what did I miss?

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tudor66

·Apr 3, 2022

As the title says, it's been over fours of being completely out of the watch obsession business. What has happened in the omega community other than the recent swatch/plastic speedmaster release...? How has this forum evolved in fours years...? Cheers..

 

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Jayrock26v2

·Apr 3, 2022

well, prices have gone up. considerably. hahaha but im sure you're not shocked by that

 

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Shabbaz

·Apr 3, 2022

They discovered the 51th Ultraman.

 

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DaveK

·Apr 3, 2022·Yoda of Yodelers

Someone inherited their uncle’s watch, but can’t figure out how to take a clear photo of it.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 4, 2022

You still can’t get a Rolex at MSRP

 

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rob#1

·Apr 4, 2022

Well... some folks argued about whether they could take their Speedmaster diving, or wear it in the shower; then some wondered whether they could wear it at all as it might suffer some slight damage if it wasn’t kept in its box 😉

Ooh, and there were plenty of cats, limited editions (not cats), fakes, and snorkels.

Generally though - some beautiful watches, friendly banter and good advice.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 4, 2022

rob#1

Well... some folks argued about whether they could take their Speedmaster diving, or wear it in the shower; then some wondered whether they could wear it at all as it might suffer some slight damage if it wasn’t kept in its box 😉

Ooh, and there were plenty of cats, limited editions (not cats), fakes, and snorkels.

Generally though - some beautiful watches, friendly banter and good advice.

Yes, Snorkeling has become huge. Speedmasters are not for Snorkeling.

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Apr 4, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

How concerned are you about a insignificant superficial scratch on your watch?

 

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tudor66

·Apr 4, 2022

Sounds like all good and interesting talk. Yes, I saw the rolex price increases, Omega's however still seems like they provide value. I paid very little for my PO 2500C. I can't stop wearing it...!

 

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mcemeren

·Apr 4, 2022

The community is getting older. OF has now subscription in case you don't want to see these. 😀

 

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SpeedyPhill

·Apr 4, 2022

What brought You back ?
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the moonSwatch ? .... 😁

 

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tudor66

·Apr 4, 2022

SpeedyPhill

What brought You back ?
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the moonSwatch ? .... 😁

I regularly rotate the watches I own, then I ponder about models I used to own.

I now seem to be on a quest to purchase models I had sold/trades years ago. Also, thinking about an early retirement, and what type of hobby/business would keep me content.

 

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Mark020

·Apr 4, 2022·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

mcemeren

The community is getting older. OF has now subscription in case you don't want to see these. 😀

I think somebody suggests you need a bra. Care to elaborate?

 

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TheGreekPhysique

·Apr 4, 2022

People are still trying to remove case backs with can openers.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 4, 2022

Mark020

I think somebody suggests you need a bra. Care to elaborate?

 

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pdxleaf

·Apr 4, 2022

I joined.

It's been downhill ever since...

 

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Togri v. 2.0

·Apr 4, 2022·Wow! Custom title... cool

mcemeren

The community is getting older. OF has now subscription in case you don't want to see these. 😀

You get that? I get all the penis enlargement ads 😵‍💫

 

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Walrus

·Apr 4, 2022

Walrus picked up a very amaze-nig watch in that four year period

 

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cvalue13

·Apr 4, 2022

Bvulgari, the Italian jewelry company, has become the Swiss watchmaking industry leader for innovations in horology while Rolex, the Swiss watch company, increased the size of the Submariner by 1mm

 

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savka

·Apr 4, 2022

cvalue13

Bvulgari, the Italian jewelry company, has become the Swiss watchmaking industry leader for innovations in horology while Rolex, the Swiss watch company, increased the size of the Submariner by 1mm

Come on, now... Rolex deserves a little more credit than that -- don't forget the pathbreaking move they made last year by offering the Explorer in two-tone, er, um, Rolesor! That broke the internet for awhile.