What shocking, sad news!

I probably did what many of you did -- clicked my bookmark, after a long day, to see what was up on the Omega Forum. What truly sad, sad news. Chuck was a gentlemen and a scholar; I truly enjoyed his posts on several Omega fora for the past 10 or so years, and it was always a treat to correspond with Chuck "back-channel."

Chuck, your passing is a loss both personally and, more importantly, to the community. You're irreplaceable and will be be sorely missed. Goodbye, my friend.

Chuck Maddox passed away today....

By: Bill Sohne : May 12th, 2008-19:23

Hello everyone... it is with a heavy heart that I am writing all of you that my close friend Chuck Maddox passed away suddenly this morning. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the watch community. When I get more information about the funeral and wh...

Re: Chuck Maddox

By: mfly : May 12th, 2008-19:28

A great loss.

By: chrisinohio : May 12th, 2008-19:48

Even though I didn't know Chuck personally he always took the time to help if I had a question. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Chris

. . . Chuck was instrumental in the restoration of my Speedmaster Mk II, and shared his advice and sources freely even though he didn't know me. I never met him even though we were both at Omegamania last year . . . I'm sorry I never got the chance to sha...

I will be wearing that Mark II today

By: mrsnak : May 13th, 2008-09:54

Can't think off a more fitting tribute. Kurt

Thanks very much, Kurt . . .

By: Dr No : May 13th, 2008-10:09

. . . here's a photo of the Mk II that Chuck was consulted on . . . . . . and for which his parts source was invaluable . . . the handset, crystal, crown, and pushers were acquired with Chuck's able assistance. The watch now resides in Kurt's collection o...