Yeah, I’m barely in it and likely to be in the bottom, but who doesn’t love a contest? @Darlinboy knows how to create interest and suspense, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the latest crown handed out!
Oh no!! I’ve managed to wiggle my already slimmest chance into such a sliver it isn’t even visible! Do kindly insist that sweet Mrs. @Darlinboy take her time and celebrate the weekend when she feels good and ready! I shall relegate myself to the proverbial OF corner and consider myself soundly scolded and placed in a deserved time out!
The Grand Prize winner will select one (and only one) of the following three watches. 1. Dan Henry 1939 Military Chronograph - NIB (https://danhenrywatches.com/collections/vintage-watches/products/1939-military-chronograph) 2. A genuine U.S. military Hamilton GG-W-113, issued in 1987 and barely worn - still on its original strap! Hamilton cal. 649 17-jewel movement, hand wind, hacking 34 mm diameter, 18 mm lugs 3. Bombfrog Minesweeper, circa 2014, NOS with rubber & sailcloth straps, zippered storage case. - 43mm 316L Brushed Stainless Steel Case - Seiko NH35 Automatic Movement (Hacking) - 300M Water Resistance Sapphire Crystal. - 120 Click Unidirectional Rotating Bezel. - #25 in a limited edition of 200 Pieces. First, Second, and Third prize winners will choose from among the following prizes, selections to be made in the order of finish. I may add another prize or two along the way depending on the number of entries or if a particular theme catches my eye. We’ll see how it goes. 1. Omega Seamaster dealer plaque & strap tool 2. Jaeger-LeCoultre promotional Swiss army knife 3. Genuine Rolex storage pouch, and as an added bonus, it has a watch inside - oh yes it does! The watch has a honeycomb dial, but I will say no more than that. 4. A brace of vintage Bulova signed pocket knives. 5. And finally, the ??? MYSTERY BOX ??? Is it trash? Is it treasure? Only time will tell.
Here, in no particular order, are the top ten finalists. An eclectic group, as you might expect given the judges. Mrs. Darlinboy has taken a very active role, reading the back stories and even the rules!
And THIRD place goes to... @rob#1 The judges agreed that this one was.... just plain fun. And more than a little bit wacky... but fair dinkum. https://omegaforums.net/threads/un-...finalists-announced.85052/page-5#post-1114255
SECOND prize goes to... @dougiedude ... his second second by the way. This entry was referred to by one judge as “the Godiva one” and by the other as the “Longines trio.” In the case of the former, I suspect the watches may not have been noticed. Yes Doug, there IS a Santa Claus. https://omegaforums.net/threads/un-...ements-now-underway.85052/page-4#post-1114194
The FIRST place winner is... @dialstatic A former top three contestant, slipping in late in the game with this wonderful photo. So evocative of the season (at least for those of us in the higher latitudes of the northern hemisphere). And that Ploprof rink! It didn’t hurt that Mrs. Darlinboy often skated at Rockefeller Center’s famous winter ice rink during her time in NYC. A clear favorite throughout the judging - well done Bram! https://omegaforums.net/threads/un-...ements-now-underway.85052/page-6#post-1114674
And the Grand Prize goes to..... @Andreas A OF fan favorite from start to finish, this wonderful photo also wowed the judges. Hits you with a burst of eye candy and then rivets you with the tension of the Ultra Tug-O-War! And we could practically smell those warm fresh gingerbread cookies. Congratulations! https://omegaforums.net/threads/un-...ements-now-underway.85052/page-3#post-1109832
On a roll picking things lately ( see Hermes thread ) No 1 or 6 above is the winner. Ice skating or lego biscuit guys carrying Ultramen
Me, neither! I'm gonna go 'SANTA', and grab me some cookies and milk while I wait... Edit: Dang, the cookies hadn't even soaked yet, and then the fabulous winning @Andreas pic suddenly loaded! Maybe I should just do a rummy eggnog instead... Sure was fun... thanks Darlinboy Fam for doing this again this year!!!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who pariticpated in this year’s contest. Mrs. Darlinboy and I had a great time judging - quality time together and watches to boot! I may swoon. update: Oh, I almost forgot... Mrs. Darlinboy has asked me to award what I will call the “Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Award” to @FREDMAYCOIN because... “it had Snoopy & potential”. Yes dear. @FREDMAYCOIN please pm me to claim your prize
Awesome job, Darlinboy and Mrs Darlinboy - thanks for organising this, and festive felicitations to the winners. (I’ve been busy dealing with overtures from Barbara Broccoli - well, someone’s got to replace Daniel Craig... )