Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Almost . . .
Jun 26, 2017,12:38 PM
. . . a legend.
Yup, it's a cal 30 . . .
. . . although not from the initial run of six hundred movements, ca '39.
Miki J has commented a few times about the camaraderie of our tight-knit Omega collectors community. Well, I've had two recent occasions to dwell on our special group of aficionados.
Last week, I received an rg staff from Bill Sohne, our previous forum moderator and vintage Omega expert. As many of you are aware, finding any rg parts is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack; Bill offered to share a staff that would've been impossible to find anywhere. Thanks ever so much, Bill.
Two weeks ago, yours truly was in Zagreb hanging out with Damjan, padj . . .
. . . and KMII. K left us Sunday morning, but the Nairobi, er, Zagreb trio slurped a few more gallons Sunday evening before I had to take off. (Padj was able to stick it out for another day; I wonder if his liver's holding up!)
Well, while I was gone, my pal and fellow local Omega collector Bill H scored, on his own recognizance, the cal 30 pictured above for me, knowing I'd want to have it.
That's friendship.
A few parting shots . . .
. . . of my first cal 30, entirely due to Bill H's diligence and thoughtfulness.
Art
[photo credits: Zagreb Trio - our bartender / Omega cal 30 - Bill H]
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Almost . . .
By: Dr No : June 26th, 2017-12:38
. . . a legend. Yup, it's a cal 30 . . . . . . although not from the initial run of six hundred movements, ca '39. Miki J has commented a few times about the camaraderie of our tight-knit Omega collectors community. Well, I've had two recent occasions to ...
Great story, Art.
By: crown comfort : June 26th, 2017-12:43
and indeed, the friendship of the community is second to none. Great shot in Zagreb CC
You must have taught them the bottoms up photography technique...
By: KMII : June 26th, 2017-13:03
That would make anyone grateful for life 😉 On a more serious note, the point you make is supremely important - the people behind the avatars and user names seem universally courteous, extremely helpful and a great bunch to spend time with. Which helps eno...
Man, I hope my hearing recovers in time . . .
By: Dr No : June 26th, 2017-13:17
. . . for a fall rendezvous! Six flights in five days, and my ears haven't stopped ringing since. Seriously, I've gotta see an otologist if this keeps up. On the plus side, I can legitimately claim not to hear what my girlfriend's saying.
ROFL
By: KMII : June 26th, 2017-13:25
All i can say is that my three year old has an otoscope, lots of practice in using it (and naming it) and that we will have anaesthetics (old school kind) aplenty 👍🏻🥃
God do we look serious.
By: TheMadDruid : June 26th, 2017-13:22
Or drunk? It was great fun, and a shame KMII couldn't stick around another day. Oh...my liver is fine. I think.
This looks so refreshing....
By: watercolors : June 27th, 2017-02:46
having the beers on the patio talking watches. Good for you guys. Cheers Edward
wow, to have found the cal 30 that you been looking for,
By: Seeks : June 30th, 2017-06:11
is superb. many congrats To hv a kind friend secure it for you on your behalf... priceless! thanks for sharing such a wonderful story dear art. best regards, -- seeks ps: nice pic of the Trio!