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  1. blackwatch wants tickets to the HyperBole. Jan 3, 2014

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    I used to have Schluter Helistar. Whenever any big copters showed up at the field, all the fixed wing guys would find a big stick.... just in case.

    I never did learn to fly it properly.
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  2. GlenM Jan 4, 2014

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    A belated hello from me... I have posted a couple of times in the vintage forum, but only just noticed this introduction thread.

    I'm a newbie to the world of Omega, but am learning as fast as I can! My interest is in finding a vintage (1940 to 1960 'ish) Omega. My preference is black dial, sub second, ss case. But, I'm sure I'll end up comprimising somewhere along the line :)

    I'm UK based, and currently own a Baume & Mercier 18K Classima, a Hermes Arceau, and a Paul Buhre. But, my opinion is you can never have too many watches, so this is just the start!
     
  3. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Jan 4, 2014

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    Welcome Glen.....:)

    You come to the right place......:thumbsup:


    That's a healthy attitude around here :D
     
  4. N05J3W3 Jan 4, 2014

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    Hi. I'm David. Located on the east coast of Canada. Started off as a fountain pen collector. Several years ago a trade with the late Mike Fultz brought an early 60s Seamaster to me, and I was hooked. It was the bas-relief hippocampus case back that did it. It was, and is, in remarkable shape.

    It's slippery slope from there. I've had a few others, including a 90s Dynamic that I still regret selling. Other priorities [not the least of which are our five children] and a scarce local supply of quality vintage watches keep me cautious, but I'm currently watching Polerouters, and thinking/planning.

    Most recently found a cal. 625 ladies model as a surprise for my wide, which will see a restoration ASAP.

    I find the Speedmaster a little too large, so my current 'grail' would be the 30T2 RG Chronometer, I suppose.

    I'd be interested to hear from others here in the Maritimes.
     
  5. ulackfocus Jan 4, 2014

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    Welcome David!

    :eek: Freudian slip of huge proportions! Don't let her read that! :D
     
  6. N05J3W3 Jan 4, 2014

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    Ugh. Yeah. That's be my lovely *wife*. I blame autocorrect. <g>

    D.
     
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  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 4, 2014

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  8. Chopperone Jan 9, 2014

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    Hi Everyone
    Newbie here to this site.Will post more info about myself once I find my way around.Have got a Speedy , a Seamaster & a Submariner.
    Never sure which one I want to wear most
    Guy
     
  9. antpower Jan 9, 2014

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    Hi Guys,

    New to to the site and Omega's (had a bit of a thing for Speedmaster's for awhile now, one day I hope). Live in East Coast Australia, picked up a nice a Seamaster GMT 50th anniversary (as soon as I wanted a GMT watch, had to be this one after seeing it) from Kringkily face to face while on vacation in NYC over Xmas 2013.

    Have a few watches in the collection, Tag Heuer 4000 and F1, Longines dress watch, original Citizen Aqualand, Seiko (Speedmaster ), a couple of G Shock's and a few "others".

    Cheers,
    Anthony.
     
  10. ulackfocus Jan 9, 2014

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    Hi Anthony, hi Guy.

    We ::love:: pictures of watches.
     
  11. antpower Jan 9, 2014

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    Here you go.
     
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  12. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 9, 2014

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    Welcome. Where on the east coast? Ee have a few aussies here, msinly in SE QLD.
     
  13. antpower Jan 9, 2014

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    Sydney.
     
  14. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 10, 2014

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    I think JimInOz is in Sydney
     
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  15. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 10, 2014

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    I think he is about Adelaide.
     
  16. persco Jan 10, 2014

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    Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a few weeks and just noticed this thread, so decided to introduce myself. I have long been a member at WUS (same username). I found this after I decided to buy a SM300 (Watchco) that will arrive hopefully sometime in March. Marcus is waiting on parts. I own a few watches, most recently bought this...

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    My collection so far includes a Stowa MO, Stowa Seatime, Meistersinger Scrypto, Tsunami and MSAR. I am hoping to also pick up a Speedy Pro this summer. The Tsunami and MSAR will be leaving to make room for the two Omegas, I think. I look forward to learning more around here.
     
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  17. Gatorski0827 Jan 15, 2014

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    Hello from Knoxville TN! Just joined this forum, have been on TZ, Watchuseek and others for many years. I am an engineer by degree, but do training and consulting as a business. Collecting is something I get from my father, it is in my genes I guess, and watches and coins are included in that obsession.

    Have owned a Speedmaster Moonwatch Reduced and a PO 45 in the past, but just got back into the Omega world with a beautiful 3570. I have a collection of watches (all of which get worn) that.... well let's just say contains more than 10 in the stable....

    Some include Breitling Bentley, Panerai 112, Speedmaster, Tissot T-Lord, Fortis B-42 Chrono, H20 Kalmar, 2 NFW's, 2 TW Steel's, and then many more unnamed :)

    Look forward to learning through the forum and participating.
     
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  18. andrew12 Jan 15, 2014

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    Hello everyone, nice to be here. thanks....
     
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  19. MyVintageOmega Jan 15, 2014

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    Welcome newcomers...........:thumbsup:
     
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  20. Nova1978 Jan 17, 2014

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    I guess I should have posted here first lol...hello, I live in Northern Virginia. Joined this forum because I found out about vintage Omega thru a co-worker of mine that collect vintage Constellation. Bought my first vintage Omega starter watch, a Geneve. But I will plan to reward myself with either a Constellation or Terra Aqua when I passed my PE test.

    Previously I have a Casio Edifice and a Casio Baby G-Cool.