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·I debated about writing this thread. It is very personal, but in the end I thought it might be of interest.
We spend a lot of time on OF talking about acquiring, restoring, maintaining and collecting watches. It is an absorbing hobby (perhaps an obsession) that unites people from all over the world in a common interest. And because we have rules about how we conduct ourselves, and wise people to administer them, OF is a friendly place to regularly spend some time.
So I thought I would share with you this story.
Back in 2019 I bought a new Seamaster Professional 300 because it reminded me of the first Omega Seamaster 300 I was given on my 21st birthday, but stolen long ago. I was so pleased with it that a few months later I bought a new Speedmaster Moonwatch. I loved them both as icons of Omega watchmaking but never got around to using them, as I already had a mostly vintage watch collection that I enjoyed wearing. So they sat in their cases, taken out regularly to appreciate their design and craftsmanship, and to put on my wrist occasionally just to remind myself of the feel of them.
When my eldest son turned 50 I gave him the Moonwatch that he had admired many times. He was delighted with it and I felt good about giving him something he would cherish long after I am gone.
But as my health started to decline steadily I realised that my second son would turn 50 after I had gone. I decided to give him the Seamaster in advance.
His response moved me so much that I thought I would share it with you.
And because OF members need to see pictures, here is the watch I gave him.
We spend a lot of time on OF talking about acquiring, restoring, maintaining and collecting watches. It is an absorbing hobby (perhaps an obsession) that unites people from all over the world in a common interest. And because we have rules about how we conduct ourselves, and wise people to administer them, OF is a friendly place to regularly spend some time.
So I thought I would share with you this story.
Back in 2019 I bought a new Seamaster Professional 300 because it reminded me of the first Omega Seamaster 300 I was given on my 21st birthday, but stolen long ago. I was so pleased with it that a few months later I bought a new Speedmaster Moonwatch. I loved them both as icons of Omega watchmaking but never got around to using them, as I already had a mostly vintage watch collection that I enjoyed wearing. So they sat in their cases, taken out regularly to appreciate their design and craftsmanship, and to put on my wrist occasionally just to remind myself of the feel of them.
When my eldest son turned 50 I gave him the Moonwatch that he had admired many times. He was delighted with it and I felt good about giving him something he would cherish long after I am gone.
But as my health started to decline steadily I realised that my second son would turn 50 after I had gone. I decided to give him the Seamaster in advance.
His response moved me so much that I thought I would share it with you.
And because OF members need to see pictures, here is the watch I gave him.
