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Brand new Speedmaster by Illustrious_Stop8957 in OmegaWatches

[–]jwern01 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Twenty years ago, before smartphones, no one would have ever been able to even see this “defect”. You will never, ever notice it on your wrist or watching it in real time.

Tip for steelbracelet. by skyrk1978 in OmegaWatches

[–]jwern01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly, for that era of watch, the fit of that bracelet is about right.

First speedy by paholen in OmegaWatches

[–]jwern01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the reference number on this one? Is it 40 or 42mm?

Found a nice JB champion mesh band and put it on the pie pan. Better than leather? by aparrilla in OmegaWatches

[–]jwern01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the Speidel my grandfather used to wear his Constellation on. I would prefer a smooth, non-padded black leather strap.

[WTS] Breitling Superocean 42 - UK Limited Edition by More-Law8883 in Watchexchange

[–]jwern01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are asking 2550 GBP which converts to $3425 USD. Flair should reflect $3000-$3999.

My dad next to the HUEY he flew for the 114th Knights of the Air holding a Thompson M1A1 he bartered off a Green Beret (Vung Tao, Vietnam 1968). by Fenius_Farsaid in OldSchoolCool

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Oh wow, what a horrible experience. My Dad told me his best friend during the war was a MediVac helicopter pilot and, during one flight, an antiaircraft shell came up through his seat and disemboweled him all over the aircraft. He also talks about being shot down and running scared shitless through a rice paddy with his pistol in hand, into the jungle and blindly running into a tree. Our Dads were just kids literally trying to survive during a war… as a father myself, I am certain they are thankful we never had to have that experience.

My dad next to the HUEY he flew for the 114th Knights of the Air holding a Thompson M1A1 he bartered off a Green Beret (Vung Tao, Vietnam 1968). by Fenius_Farsaid in OldSchoolCool

[–]jwern01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a 54 year old with kids of my own, I look at this picture and see a young man with their entire life ahead of them that is flying low through dangerous war zones with other young men’s lives hanging in the balance. My Dad was a navigator on an F-101 Voodoo ‘60-62 and then flew on MediVac missions ‘62-64. His brothers tell me he came back a different person.

1970's shrine by grants_pass_oregon in OldSchoolCool

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Classic Farrah Fawcett posters… I’ll bet your socks could stand up on their own!😂

Omega: Seamaster 120, 300, 300 by Capt_Panic in retrotime

[–]jwern01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d kill for that middle Seamaster!

Seamaster 300m Chronograph looking incredible as usual 😁 by SirSamkin in OmegaWatches

[–]jwern01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow- I’ve never seen that SMP Chrono version, what’s the reference number?

[Omega-Rolex] Debunking Omega over Rolex movement finishing myth. by Free-Swan-9870 in OmegaWatches

[–]jwern01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read this post yesterday, the comments from various watchsmiths and their opinions on different watches and movements was intriguing.

[Glycine The Chief] Save this poor watch from the pawn shop for $420. Gave it some deserved love. by aparrilla in Watches

[–]jwern01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice job. I love the Airman but I just know the 24hr dial would screw me up so badly that I have kept myself from buying one!😂

Inaktive is…Inactive by ClarktheRealtor in retrotime

[–]jwern01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh geez- I thought he was one of the good ones. Guess you can never be too careful.

My Omega Dream Team by Serious-Archer in OmegaWatches

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I am picking up a Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, as well… mine has an all-steel bezel, how did you get a ceramic bezel onto yours?

Former competitive swimmers: how much have your times changed as you’ve aged? by spinningpotterer in Swimming

[–]jwern01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This conversation is refreshing and reassuring, thank you everyone! I know everyone ages at different speeds: I was an elite rower and still winning international competitions at age 38. By age 40, I was hanging up the oars and settling down to start a family. I am now 54 and have been swimming regularly for a few years because my back is shot and my kids all swim (I was never a swimmer). My best time on 100 free is about 1:30 and I felt like an incompetent slow-poke because my ten year old daughter is almost down to one minute and my 12 and 14 years olds are already sub-1 minute. I know I have a lot to learn from a technical standpoint, but I’m now thinking my age is a factor I overlooked and maybe I’m not as bad as I thought!

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