Horological Meandering

Hi All, The Melbourne WatchBand met again last night. This time at a wonderfully atmospheric old pub in the city. The group continues to grow, and it was a delight to welcome new members (and watches) to the table. As you can see, we had an Omega theme go...  

to your photographic skills in the full moon. Sorry I had to leave early Julian

and a few more new faces added to the ever growing band. Great photos Andrew, under some challenging conditions. Now we have to think up the theme for the next GTG... grumio

... opportunity that night. Poor planning on my part! But I'm sure we can find a future excuse for a moon phase theme. And you and Julian had the Speedy Moon watches, so we were covered. Andrew

When travelling in London, I discovered the concept of the Club. It is a kind of Club you have there. In parallel to the IGOT II, which is a Worldwide Club, we should create several, in each part bof the world we live. Excellent, Andrew. Best, Nicolas.

It seems like you all had a great time. Best regards, George

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seriously where is the rest of the report dude im still on my chair since then,lol

I knew you wouldn't let me escape, Riddler! LOL Unfortunately I don't live in the same time warp as Nico, and there's not enough hours in the day. But I have a pile of photos from the great Marina Bay RM Boutique to share. Thanks for keeping the flame bur... 

Best, Vlad The Impatient Impaler.

He needs more beauty sleep than you LOL.

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with the photos.Many interesting Omegas and happy to see Tom's "independent" all cased up.

Golly, that's a lot of watches, and a lot of Omegas. It's amazing to see the group getting bigger. Many thanks Andrew for all the posts, I really enjoy trying to put the watches to the people (well those I know, anyway!). I'm finding it quite hard!

We've got a great contingent of Oz aficionados here on PPro! I never met an Aussie WIS I didn't like! Cheers, Daos

. . . the late but unlamented Pistol Pete? I never took you for the forgiving sort ;-) . .

God bless Pistol Pete, wherever he's landed (as long as it's not here). I am feeling magnanimous tonight because I ate three scoops of ice cream yesterday and the sugar high continues! Daos

. . . "Captain Omega", from which he was summarily booted in similar fashion. Unsurprising . . .

There is indeed life left in some of these old gals. Can't believe the lume still bright for some of them, surely must have been reapplied? I would love to join you guys, if timing can coincide, and with their kind permissions. Need to go down for my annu... 

... with an ultraviolet light, and even then the lume last only a few short seconds. Original tritium I believe. You would of course be very welcome. We have had interstate visitors but no international ones (apart from Peter Speake-Marin). Price of entry... 

I was amazed, Tom broght along a UV torch which charged the lume to a degree I'd never seen before. For instance my 1971 SM200 which has all original dial and bezel lit up brightly under the UV torch which never happens with a regular lamp or sunlight. No... 

Hi Zac, Wonderful watch and the orange chrono hands really 'popped' as you say. I was pleased I got a couple of good photos of it. Great you could come along and I really enjoyed talking. Till next time ... Andrew

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I've never owned any Omega before...this is my turning point.. Im thinking something along those vintage divers or Deville good looking watch. Love it! Thanks Andew for the great pictures. Till next time!

Those GTG's can be dangerous. Sounds like you heading down the vintage Omega path. Lots of great material there. Andrew

nice one guys, some nice watches there. do you need special registration to join the melbourne GTG crew? im in melbourne

... involving several rounds of interviews with a panel of inquisitors, multi-choice and written examination questions and a 60 minute practical exam disassembling and reassembling a chronograph or perpetual calendar (your choice of movement, as we like t... 

. . . you wanted to borrow one of my perpetuals ;-) . . .

Vintage Omega watches always attract my attention. Thanks Andrew. Regards Ling

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Congratulations to the Melbourne WatchBand for always showing us photos of a great time. Thanks for sharing, Andrew. Enjoy the weekend, Alex

I am hoping to do similar gtg here in Tokyo, but not enough interest/ members so far :-( -> PM me if interested! And nice gathering. Whenever or wherever watch nuts gathers, it is fun. Very nicely done. So, how long does it take to fly between Tokyo and M... 

... in SE Asia for a bit of Boutique crawling, about 16 hours flight time should do it. You would be most welcome. We have already had interstae and overseas guests. In fact we need to start a WatchBand Guest Book! Hope you can make it one day. Andrew

Nice variety there. Looks a like a great time was had.

thanks for the pics Andrew best Graham