By-Tor Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 A while back I got a PM from the fellow forum friend Relaxman, and he said that he wanted to send me something Omega-related... and asked my shipping address. I had no idea what it might be. The package arrived today and I picked it up today from the post office. It was a big package...it appeared to be a book: and what kind of book!!! "Antiquourum Omegamania"... over 600 pages of watch data. It contains huge pictures, model numbers, complete history and descriptions of all Omega models ever made. It also contains Antiquorum's estimated selling values of these watches, based on their previous sales. Here's the related website: http://www.omegamania.com/ Needless to say... being a huge Omega fan I was extremely delighted to get this. It contains lots of beautiful vintage Omega models that I have never seen before. Some of them are familiar, but this book reveals lots of new interesting details about these watches. All possible variations of the Broad Arrow: All different "Moon Watch" models: In-depth history of the Railmaster: Lots of very desirable vintages. Have you ever seen the "Big Blue" Seamaster? In-depth history of the Seamaster: Bling Seamaster Chronograph. Very dressy, not the usual rugged SMP look. Vintages (Ubi would like these): Complications and tourbillons: Some auctions: Pierce Brosnan's preowned SMP: Daniel Craig's "Ultimate PO" In short: This book has everything. Even the quartz-powered digital Omegas (not the highest moments of the brand history). If you're a Omega fan this book is a must-have. I'm amazed that fellow members keep sending me things. I got the Noobmariner from my mate Alextor... and now this! Can't say anything but HUGE THANKS to Relaxman, this was extremely generous of you... and really made my day! This is the greatest watch-related book I've ever seen... a real "Omega Bible". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGambleur Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 That Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 That should keep you occupied for a day or two. Glad you like it. We now expect even more detailed watch reviews if thats even possible. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Glad you like it. We now expect even more detailed watch reviews if thats even possible. G Will do. Thanks again mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Whow... what a great book... and what a great gesture .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Whow... what a great book... and what a great gesture .... I'd expect nothing less from a top class gent such as Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 So guys... if you want some "scans" (Puggy will like this) of some particular vintage model I'd be happy to take hires pics of the pages for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 The generosity of some of our members never ceases to amaze me. Kudos to you Relaxman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Nice, BT... send it to me when you're done with it LOL Relaxman's a cool guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 As George Costanza found out "That book's been flagged". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 nice book and great gesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 really a great gesture...just the other day i was thinking how many great guys can be found in this place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xac Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very cool book, I'd like to have one. Take a look at lot #117, there have been some heated debates over that one on the TimeZone forums. A lot of people have been saying it's a replica that slipped through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xac Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very cool book, I'd like to have one. Take a look at lot #117, there have been some heated debates over that one on the TimeZone forums. A lot of people have been saying it's a replica that slipped through. Oops! I meant lot #128 - here's the link http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tre...ev=&reveal= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 THAT is big time cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweattdogg Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very nice gift. I think someone on TZ was trying to sell one of these books for $275. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very nice gift! Happy reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 That's one heck of a kind gesture by Relaxman. Awesome book for the primo O-meih-ga connoisseur on the forums. Very well deserved, if I may add. RWG at its best. Happy reading BT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xelorrolex Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 hmmmm, ... is this book genuine or is it a replica ? Don't see any flaw .... for instance .... congrats to you Rolexman for your generousity , and to you By Thor for your huge contribution to this forum. Both of you gives a real sense of community to this place best regards from Xel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very nice gift. I think someone on TZ was trying to sell one of these books for $275. O my I want it back now ahahahhahahhahahaha Hope it wasnt By-Thor lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 O my I want it back now ahahahhahahhahahaha Hope it wasnt By-Thor lol Nope. I'd never sell a gift. I took the book to the office and I read it all through the day. It's really amazing. Just imagine what kind of effort is required to make something like this. It's Omegas answer to John Brozek's "Rolex Report"... though the modern Omega models aren't covered here at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Wow, thats really generous! BTW thanks for that Omegamania-link! This community is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 This thread deserves a BUMP. I've been enjoying this book through the whole summer at my summer cottage. Once again I want to thank Relaxman for sending it to me. Thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I'll second that, I'd even go as far to suggest it is a vintage Omega bible - keep going back to it every few weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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