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The Great Big Introductions Thread
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Trev
路路The ArchitectNoosa/sunshine coast is awesome, yeah. It's just a bit too small (IMO).
For our US members who aren't as familiar with the region, the Gold Coast is somewhat like Honolulu. Perhaps a sort of hybrid between Honolulu and Miami.
The perfect sort of place when you have locals to offer guidance 馃榾
For our US members who aren't as familiar with the region, the Gold Coast is somewhat like Honolulu. Perhaps a sort of hybrid between Honolulu and Miami.
The perfect sort of place when you have locals to offer guidance 馃榾
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Tailhook
路Hi, my name is Alan...I'm from Arizona and by day I run the IT department for a large financial institution. Recent member of the Omega Forums, but not to watches. I've been enamoured with watches ever since seeing my grandfather's Sub and Speedy as a very young boy.
I spent 12 years in the US Navy attached to a F14 squadron. During my world travels, I acquired my first "real" watch, a Rolex GMT Master. Regrettably, I sold it in the late '90's, since it garnered more attention than I was comfortable with. Early in the 2000's, my (now ex) wife gifted me an Omega SMP (2220.80) that I absolutely loved. When visiting an AD a few weeks ago to have it cleaned and serviced, I was offered a nice sum and sold it. Almost immediately, I purchased my current watch, a Omega SMP-C (212.30.41.20.03.001). The redesign of this watch is truly a beauty to behold, IMO.
My other watches include a Seiko Black Monster and a Citizen Nighthawk, which are both largely relegated to "beater" duty. In the near future, I will likely pick up an Omega Planet Ocean (42mm) or a Speedy...or both!
Look forward to meeting you all!
I spent 12 years in the US Navy attached to a F14 squadron. During my world travels, I acquired my first "real" watch, a Rolex GMT Master. Regrettably, I sold it in the late '90's, since it garnered more attention than I was comfortable with. Early in the 2000's, my (now ex) wife gifted me an Omega SMP (2220.80) that I absolutely loved. When visiting an AD a few weeks ago to have it cleaned and serviced, I was offered a nice sum and sold it. Almost immediately, I purchased my current watch, a Omega SMP-C (212.30.41.20.03.001). The redesign of this watch is truly a beauty to behold, IMO.
My other watches include a Seiko Black Monster and a Citizen Nighthawk, which are both largely relegated to "beater" duty. In the near future, I will likely pick up an Omega Planet Ocean (42mm) or a Speedy...or both!
Look forward to meeting you all!
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cicindela
路路Steve @ 惟FWelcome Tailhook, Good to see here. You Carrier guys are the greatest 馃憤. My Father In-law spent 20 years as Master Chief in charge of aircraft Maintenance. Let's see some pictures.
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Privateday7
路In the near future, I will likely pick up an Omega Planet Ocean (42mm) or a Speedy...or both!
Look forward to meeting you all!
I bet it would be both if you continue follow this forum......馃槣. Or get distracted and hunting for the real vintage Seamaster 300 from '60.
Anyway welcome !!!!
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ulackfocus
路Hi Alan. Welcome to 惟F. You gotta post pics of the SMP-C, Black Monster, and Nighthawk.
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Wheels
路Welcome Alan. Great to have you on board.
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Tailhook
路Appreciate the warm welcome everyone!
As requested, here are some pics:
Glamor shot of the SMP-C (not bad, except for the fingerprints!):
The Nighthawk:
The Black Monster:
As requested, here are some pics:
Glamor shot of the SMP-C (not bad, except for the fingerprints!):
The Nighthawk:
The Black Monster:
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tokei
路Hello!
Long-time lurker and new member, with my new (for me) Omega Speedmaster Professional.
I bought it as a treat to myself, as I turn 30 years old this year. There are many watches I love and admire, but as a research scientist and NASA enthusiast, this was high up the list.
There are many versions of this iconic watch...
http://cl.ly/image/1u362S36421W/DSC03957.jpg
Long-time lurker and new member, with my new (for me) Omega Speedmaster Professional.
I bought it as a treat to myself, as I turn 30 years old this year. There are many watches I love and admire, but as a research scientist and NASA enthusiast, this was high up the list.
There are many versions of this iconic watch...
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Sietse Vliegen
路Hi Everyone,
Just discovered this forum and immediately decided to join. What a wealth of information. Thank you all !
Let me quickly introduce myself: male, 46 years, Dutch by descent, cosmopolitan by heart. I have an Omega Constellation (stainless steel & gold), white dial. I bought it in 1996 in Lucerne, Switzerland, and have worn it daily ever since.
Q: I think it is an 1532 caliber, but how can I find out ? The watch is currently at the watch maker for service. I do have the serial and ref numbers here.
Just discovered this forum and immediately decided to join. What a wealth of information. Thank you all !
Let me quickly introduce myself: male, 46 years, Dutch by descent, cosmopolitan by heart. I have an Omega Constellation (stainless steel & gold), white dial. I bought it in 1996 in Lucerne, Switzerland, and have worn it daily ever since.
Q: I think it is an 1532 caliber, but how can I find out ? The watch is currently at the watch maker for service. I do have the serial and ref numbers here.
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Privateday7
路Hi Sietse,
I do love Constellation double claw. Welcome here.
One warning, if you continue following this forum, you will add to your Omega soon.
I do love Constellation double claw. Welcome here.
One warning, if you continue following this forum, you will add to your Omega soon.
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Sietse Vliegen
路Hi Sietse,
I do love Constellation double claw. Welcome here.
One warning, if you continue following this forum, you will add to your Omega soon.
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MattS
路Hi all,
I have been posting on this forum for a couple of weeks, having been led here by a good friend. Since then I participated in a few discussions and posted on WRUW but hadn't found this section to do a proper introduction! so here we go:
I am Matt, I live in Paris, beautiful city with a very dynamic vintage watch fan community! I specialize in sports watches and especially on 2 themes, Divers and Chronos (preferably waterproof!). I am also a photo enthusiast so this enables me to combine both passions, watches and photography.
Some of you may kow me from other forums where I participate, I have found some well known names and faces here!
I am looking forward to future disuccions and participations here.
The last 4 years I have focused heavily on the divers, so to finish this introduction, here is a picture of my top 5 divers which I call the "primitives" trying to put together a nice representative example from each brand:
Top: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from 1955, Rolex Submariner 6538 from 1959
Center: Eberhard Scafograf 200 from 1961
Bottom: Omega Seamaster 300 CK 14755 from 1961, Longines Nautilus Skin Diver 2961-1 (US version) from 1959
Matt
I have been posting on this forum for a couple of weeks, having been led here by a good friend. Since then I participated in a few discussions and posted on WRUW but hadn't found this section to do a proper introduction! so here we go:
I am Matt, I live in Paris, beautiful city with a very dynamic vintage watch fan community! I specialize in sports watches and especially on 2 themes, Divers and Chronos (preferably waterproof!). I am also a photo enthusiast so this enables me to combine both passions, watches and photography.
Some of you may kow me from other forums where I participate, I have found some well known names and faces here!
I am looking forward to future disuccions and participations here.
The last 4 years I have focused heavily on the divers, so to finish this introduction, here is a picture of my top 5 divers which I call the "primitives" trying to put together a nice representative example from each brand:
Top: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from 1955, Rolex Submariner 6538 from 1959
Center: Eberhard Scafograf 200 from 1961
Bottom: Omega Seamaster 300 CK 14755 from 1961, Longines Nautilus Skin Diver 2961-1 (US version) from 1959
Matt
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ulackfocus
路Hi Matt. If you hear funny noises in the middle of the night, it's probably me borrowing you FF and Nautilus. 馃榿 When I return them, I'll try the other 3.
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coolhand78
路HI Guys,
My names Luke and I'm brand new here, just registered. I'm ironically enough, from the Gold Coast!!
I'm yet to own an omega watch and have signed up here primarily to get information about
which seamaster will be my first. I've had a strong desire to own a seamaster since Pierce Brosnan
wore it as a bond watch, then i colleague of mine was given one as a gift from a wealthy friend and since
trying it on have wanted one ever since...
My names Luke and I'm brand new here, just registered. I'm ironically enough, from the Gold Coast!!
I'm yet to own an omega watch and have signed up here primarily to get information about
which seamaster will be my first. I've had a strong desire to own a seamaster since Pierce Brosnan
wore it as a bond watch, then i colleague of mine was given one as a gift from a wealthy friend and since
trying it on have wanted one ever since...
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Trev
路路The ArchitectHey Luke, welcome to 惟F 馃榾 Fantastic to see another GC resident here.
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coolhand78
路Hi Trev,
where abouts on the GC are you? I live in Varsity Lakes... I may have to bother you a few times with questions as i narrow my search for my first 惟 馃榾
where abouts on the GC are you? I live in Varsity Lakes... I may have to bother you a few times with questions as i narrow my search for my first 惟 馃榾
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Trev
路路The ArchitectHi Trev,
where abouts on the GC are you? I live in Varsity Lakes... I may have to bother you a few times with questions as i narrow my search for my first 惟 馃榾
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bigtruck2005
路Hello everyone!
I have been an Omega owner from a little over a year now. I picked up my SMP 300M in Germany following some time deployed, and I have loved the watch. So much so that the daily beatings that the bracelet receives have pushed me to purchase MULTITUDES of NATO's to play around with. Just recently added to my addiction with the 39 mm Rolex Explorer, which I had been drooling over for some time now.
Love the site, and happy to be able to access such a wealth of info. Thanks!
Cheers,
Eli
I have been an Omega owner from a little over a year now. I picked up my SMP 300M in Germany following some time deployed, and I have loved the watch. So much so that the daily beatings that the bracelet receives have pushed me to purchase MULTITUDES of NATO's to play around with. Just recently added to my addiction with the 39 mm Rolex Explorer, which I had been drooling over for some time now.
Love the site, and happy to be able to access such a wealth of info. Thanks!
Cheers,
Eli
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MyVintageOmega
路Welcome to the forum.馃嵖