The Great Big Introductions Thread

Carl

Greetings from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Carl is my name. I'm single. I don't own a home or a car.
Most of my money is spent on watches.

My current Omega collection:

The Omega Gents Ring is also a prized possession. It is always worn with my Speedy.

My next Omega:

I have met many wonderful people on a number of watch forums. It is great to have like minded people with whom I can exchange ideas, information, advice, encouragement and photos.
Certainly time well spent!

Cheers,
Carl

dsio

Welcome to the latest bunch of guys, may your watches be badass, and your wallets be empty.

Privateday7

Hi Carl, I am also a newbie in this forum and so far I can tell this forum is the most wonderful among other watch forums that I visited.
Cool ring. Where did you buy it? Can I order one from AD? Do you have any history with it?

Greeting from Jakarta

Herianto

MyVintageOmega

Also a Vancouverite....welcome Carl.....and also Mike. More Vancouver members with fine watches to share.

Carl

Hi Herianto,

I bought the ring at the Omega Boutique here in Vancouver, when the Boutique opened in 2009 for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. It is stainless steel, polished and brushed surfaces, so it looks great with my Speedy.

Omega had a number of representatives at the Boutique as well, from Bienne in Switzerland. Including a watchmaker who had created one of the Tourbillon watches, and some other Associates as well. Also a couple of Associates from Boutiques in the USA. The Boutique was only meant to be temporary, until the Winter Olympics was over, but it was such a success that it remained here and they have done a large expansion.

Sort of a history. I did not wear the ring much until I got my Speedy, then it seemed more appropriate. I believe it can only be bought at the Boutiques, but I could be wrong. I asked, and it is the only Gents ring that Omega makes right now.

Yes, this forum seems like it will be a great place to be!

Cheers,
Carl

steven

Hello to all, this is my first post on the forum.

I'm a long time Omega fan and yesterday - on my 30th birthday trip to Valencia - I purchased the Seamaster 300m Chrono Diver in black. (Of course...instant sentimental value, so I hope it will last me a lifetime...and am encouraged to read of its great build quality on this forum.)

In the same transaction - due to the generous discount on offer - I also purchased a Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim 43mm (H38615255) which is a wedding gift from my fiancee' which i'm not allowed to have until May next year! (I managed to get both for a combined price of 3000 euros - which I reckon the saving is at least giving me the Hamilton free of charge compared to UK prices...if not more.)

If you happen to be visiting Valencia, you can do worse than check out the "Rabat" store (Omega authorised dealer), about half a mile from the central station. Superb customer service, a fantastic collection of watches and very willing to do a deal.

All the best

Steven
Manchester, UK

steven

Hello to all, this is my first post on the forum.

I'm a long time Omega fan and yesterday - on my 30th birthday trip to Valencia - I purchased the Seamaster 300m Chrono Diver in black. (Of course...instant sentimental value, so I hope it will last me a lifetime...and am encouraged to read of its great build quality on this forum.)

In the same transaction - due to the generous discount on offer - I also purchased a Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim 43mm (H38615255) which is a wedding gift from my fiancee' which i'm not allowed to have until May next year! (I managed to get both for a combined price of 3000 euros - which I reckon the saving is at least giving me the Hamilton free of charge compared to UK prices...if not more.)

If you happen to be visiting Valencia, you can do worse than check out the "Rabat" store (Omega authorised dealer), about half a mile from the central station. Superb customer service, a fantastic collection of watches and very willing to do a deal.

All the best

Steven
Manchester, UK

steven

Hello to all, this is my first post on the forum.

I'm a long time Omega fan and yesterday - on my 30th birthday trip to Valencia - I purchased the Seamaster 300m Chrono Diver in black. (Of course...instant sentimental value, so I hope it will last me a lifetime...and am encouraged to read of its great build quality on this forum.)

In the same transaction - due to the generous discount on offer - I also purchased a Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim 43mm (H38615255) which is a wedding gift from my fiancee' which i'm not allowed to have until May next year! (I managed to get both for a combined price of 3000 euros - which I reckon the saving is at least giving me the Hamilton free of charge compared to UK prices...if not more.)

If you happen to be visiting Valencia, you can do worse than check out the "Rabat" store (Omega authorised dealer), about half a mile from the central station. Superb customer service, a fantastic collection of watches and very willing to do a deal.

All the best

Steven
Manchester, UK

steven

Hello to all, this is my first post on the forum.

I'm a long time Omega fan and yesterday - on my 30th birthday trip to Valencia - I purchased the Seamaster 300m Chrono Diver in black. (Of course...instant sentimental value, so I hope it will last me a lifetime...and am encouraged to read of its great build quality on this forum.)

In the same transaction - due to the generous discount on offer - I also purchased a Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim 43mm (H38615255) which is a wedding gift from my fiancee' which i'm not allowed to have until May next year! (I managed to get both for a combined price of 3000 euros - which I reckon the saving is at least giving me the Hamilton free of charge compared to UK prices...if not more.)

If you happen to be visiting Valencia, you can do worse than check out the "Rabat" store (Omega authorised dealer), about half a mile from the central station. Superb customer service, a fantastic collection of watches and very willing to do a deal.

All the best

Steven
Manchester, UK

imt58

Welcome Steven, maybe I'll plan a romantic few days with the missus to Valencia having read your tip. Sneeky eh? 😁

Steve

Welcome Steven. Be nice to see some pics.

erreeffe

Hi everybody!!
Long time Omega fan, I finally found the right place to be 😉
Ciao, R