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  1. ulackfocus Jun 1, 2012

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    Ashley deleted a post by a spammer with a screen name of adamgill794 and banned him/her.
     
  2. Nuno Batista Jun 7, 2012

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    Hello all,
    My name is Nuno and I'm from Portugal. I have recently discovered this forum and it's incredible to realize that there are so many fans of Omega watches out there, just like I am!

    I own a Seamaster Planet Ocean. This is a quick shot I took of it.

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    Cheers,
    Nuno
     
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  3. Steve Jun 7, 2012

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    Welcome Nuno, nice watch. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Littleroger Jun 11, 2012

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    Time to introduce myself methinks. I'm an Englishman living in Germany. I'm mostly into whisky (drinking and collecting), golf and music - I'm a gigging musician. I've been hanging around here for a while and, as I think I'll be staying, thought it would be right and proper to say hi.

    I've had only slightly more than a passing interest in watches for many years but had never really considered getting "into" it. Until recently! I was put in charge of a large -ish collection of watches and asked to do something with it ! So I started reading books and surfing the net to find out the history and value (I'm supposed to sell off a chunk to get money back into the family.) The problem is: I found I really like the watches, the history and the stories behind certain pieces. Ouch! Don't tell the missus, I hear you shout. Too late.

    I now find myself in the unenviable position of being surrounded by lots of vintage watches (40 Omegas, dozens of Rolexes, Heuer, Eternas, Certinas etc.) which I can't possibly afford to keep, some of which I'd LOVE to have. I'm already working out how I can financially intercept some of my favourites before they disappear......

    I'm particularly taken with the Omegas, needless to say ;-)

    Greetings one and all. Love the site.
    Roger
     
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  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 11, 2012

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    You must create a thread and post pictures!
     
  6. Steve Jun 11, 2012

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    Welcome, be great to see a pic of all those watches !. :thumbsup:
     
  7. Andrea Jun 18, 2012

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    Hi everybody.

    My name is Andrea, I'm a French boy (in France the 'Andrea' is for boys and girls) , I'm 22 years old. I live in Angoulême, in France. I'm student in Law. I've discover your website with Tweeter. I love watches, especially Omega and Pequignet.

    I've had a Bretling, but I sole it. For the moment I have an Omega Speedmaster (the Moonwatch version), an Hamilton Khaki Field and a Frederique Constant Junior Chronographe.

    I want share my passion with you.

    Talk to you soon :)
     
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  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 18, 2012

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    Welcome Andrea, don't worry as a man called "Ashley" I know what its like to have a name that can be for boys or girls :p You have some pics of your collection?
     
  9. Andrea Jun 18, 2012

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    With pleasure, but sorry for the quality, the pic will be taken with my BlackBerry..

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  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 18, 2012

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    I do quite like the Constant chronograph, nice a nice companion piece to the Speedmaster
     
  11. Andrea Jun 18, 2012

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    Thank you very much for your post, my girlfriend offers to me this watch for Christmas.
    This is my Frederique Constant (picture taken on the net).

    Can I see your watch collection ?

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  12. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 18, 2012

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    Currently these 3:
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    and about 5-6 others that are lesser pieces
     
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  13. Andrea Jun 18, 2012

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    Wow, beautiful ! What is your favorite piece ?
     
  14. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 18, 2012

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    Proooobably the vintage 1979 Rolex Submariner 1680:

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  15. Trev The Architect Staff Member Jun 18, 2012

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    You should sell the Blackberry before it's too late. Get another watch with the funds :)

    Welcome to ΩF! :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Littleroger Jun 19, 2012

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    Already got some nice watches at that age? Wow. I think I had a Casio F91W at 22 ;-) welcome.
     
  17. Andrea Jun 19, 2012

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    Oh, a really nice piece, for me she looks like an actual Explorer, nope ? :)

    Rolex Explorer II : for me is the best Rolex watch. :D
     
  18. Andrea Jun 19, 2012

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    Thank you very much Trev. Sell my BlackBerry ? Why not ^^
     
  19. Andrea Jun 19, 2012

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    I have also a Casio. :D
     
  20. Steve Jun 19, 2012

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    Welcome, Everyone should have owned a Casio in there life time !. :)
     
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