Bill Sohne
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Just re-visiting Chucks review
Hi everyone....
I was just re-visiting Chuck's review of the Seamaster Pro Chrono Diver... and his last paragraph really sums it up...
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- Oh, I do love the Speedmasters as well. But I do think that for most folks a Seamaster is a more practical decision. Better water resistance, stronger more scratch resistant crystal, automatic movement, more variety in terms of case materials (SS, Ti, Au), etc. The Speedmaster is like the '57 Thunderbird with the porthole top or the '63 Split window Corvette Coupe that shouldn't be touched because it's a classic, timeless and came from the factory soooo close to perfection. The Seamaster is the new classic that we will be speaking of in revered tones in 10, 20 and 30 years from now in the same way people who bought their prized Speedmaster's in the '60's and '70's do today.
- -- Chuck"
Well Chuck was right its almost 10 years ... and we are still talking about it.
Good Hunting
Bill
The real Chuck Maddox Homage watch.....
Hello everyone... Its been almost two years since I lost my close friend Chuck passed away. For almost the last fifteen years we talked at lest once a day (more like 4 times a day and for long periods of time). Looking back now I really miss talking with ...
What a great post, Bill
I emailed Chuck a few times, a total stranger to him, and he always answered that same day, with detailed info about whatever Omega I was asking about, or in a few cases, Orfina, Porsche Design, always chronos. You could tell with just a few words the guy...
Bill, this is a superb story!
Thanks for sharing it with us! Best, Nicolas. Ps: Any action?
Bill and I have had many conversations that touched on . . .
. . . Chuck and their long friendship . . . it's heartwarming to realize that Chuck was the inspiration for this acquisition. Great story, Bill . . . I'll bet this one's a keeper. Best regards, Art
Thank you for sharing..
...this very personal watch story. And you are so lucky you have had the chance to know and exchange thoughts with the late Chuck. Before Chuck died, was I only interested in 2 or 3 hand watches, not chronograph. But I have to say, that when I started loo...
sad and good....
Bill, thanks for sharing this touching story with us. everything has two sides which depends which side we are looking at. time really flies. as you said Chuck has left us for almost two years. i remember i learnt this sad news when i was just learning vi...
nice one Bill and an excellent end to a meeting of minds
i think Chucks memory will continue to live on for many years to come. i never forget everything i learnt from him and from you. i wouldnt be the man i am without his assistance. look forward to a wristshot. best Graham
How do you like the Rose Gold Ti combo ?
Hi SJX How do you like it with the Rose Gold ? When I was looking for my example I came across one , It was hard for me to make a decision ( just never seen one in person!). Love to hear what you think. Do you wear it alot ? best bill
I like it a lot
This was my dream watch many years ago so I was very pleased when I bought it a few years back. It is not a subtle watch but I wear it often and have done so for many years. It is quite beaten up now. Mine's the 2296.80 (I like it enough that I know the r...
I had a Speedy with the 7750...
chonometer-rated, it had a black dial with white registers, the model 3210.51, which was a beautiful watch but hard to manually wind (thank goodness it was an automatic) and I sold it eventually, and a Seamaster 300M with the good old ETA 2892A2/Omega 112...
I took Chuck's views to heart
And had one while he was with us and got the blingier version shortly thereafter No photoshop on that one -- my wrist is about 6 inches underwater and I noticed the refraction of the watch's face; grabbed the point and shoot Some of my favorite watches --...
Just re-visiting Chucks review
Hi everyone.... I was just re-visiting Chuck's review of the Seamaster Pro Chrono Diver... and his last paragraph really sums it up... " Oh, I do love the Speedmasters as well. But I do think that for most folks a Seamaster is a more practical decision. B...
Thanks Bill
It's a bitter sweet post and Chuck will not be forgotten. Thanks for posting. Kind Regards Martyn