Hello Folks!
I am newbie to the world of IWC..I have some prior experience in collecting Rolex and Omega and have been active a decade back in TRF/VRF and here on and off. I have the opportunity to pick up this 18K Sharfin IWC(always wanted a good) wi…
The quirks of distributing NASA-issued Omega Speedmaster…
60 years ago… 1966, August 4
During a press conference at NAA – North American Aviation at Downey California, we saw the entire Apollo 1 crew wearing NASA-issued Omega Speedmaster chronographs for the very first time.
The crew, LtCol Virgil Grissom, …
Fires around the world. Are you impacted?
There are fiires burning around the world. We feel helpless just watching them, knowing people's lives are devastated.
I don't have any message. I saw these photos of before and after of the fires currently burning in Spokane, Washington. …
Continue readingShipped a watch from Canada to US today
Today I shipped an inexpensive vintage Seiko sold on Chrono24 to a buyer in US. Previously you filled out an online Customs declaration form with description, country of origin, and declared value, and you got barcode to present to Canada Post. Any i…
Continue readingAged care in Australia
My wife is Australian (also Canadian) and her mother and family is in Australia. She is getting up there in age and currently has a broken hip that is getting taken care of soon we hope.
My brother in law (in Australia) is looking into care homes for…
Continue readingDealing with Swatch Group USA (SGCST)
Has anyone found it difficult to deal with Swatch Group USA? This has certainly been the case for me. I have two watches being serviced right now. My Speedmaster is getting a full service in the US, and my vintage Seamaster De Ville is getting a full …
Continue readingGot A Fitness Regime?
I am quite happy this morning. After politely declining requests to return to teaching police recruits, I am returning for a bit. (They really needed help).
And my tac pants still fit. A bit looser even. (This is why I am happy).
I was worried beca…
Continue readingAnyone else collect militaria? (including watches)
Greetings all.
I was wondering if anyone else here on OF also has a keen interest in military history and are into collecting militaria as well given that we are a community of watch enthusiasts and collectors. One of the things I like about militaria …
85 years ago, another Swiss invention “Velcro” … and NASA
85 years ago, Swiss engineer George de Mestral got the idea of sticking stuff together as he was annoyed that burrs/seeds stuck to his jacket.
Taking a look under the microscope to these seeds he discovered tiny hooks & loops, and bingo the idea fo…
Show us your vintages with matching vintage props (only)
There are so many members here who showcase their watches in wonderful photographs with great skill and attention to detail. And there are certainly plenty of collectors of vintage items other than timepieces on this forum, too. So why not start a dedi…
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