Hello from Canada

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Hornet01
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Hello from Canada

Post by Hornet01 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:46 am

Hi Guys,

I'm a new member since yesterday after being introduced to DWC by James (JAD3703). Although I've since made a few comments scattered throughout the site I thought it would be appropriate if I introduced myself "formally" on the Main Forum. I've just retired as a pilot from the Royal Canadian Air Force after 33 years of service and now have more time to devote to watches (and other awesome things...). My current collection includes (in alpbetical order): Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Hublot, JLC, Omega, Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, and IWC. I hope to expand a bit more in the future.

I've seen the introductory video ( :thumbsup:) and now know what to expect - and what not to expect. Refreshing. Looking forward to getting to know the DWC members and to the honest discussions of watches and all of those other things that make life worth living.

Best regards and Happy New Year.

Gordo
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demer03
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by demer03 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:56 am

Good dey, eh? Settle your tuque on your dome and have fun.

(From Michigan....howdy neighbor)
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moishlashen
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by moishlashen » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:57 am

Welcome baller :)
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by JBZ » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:58 am

Welcome!

Please allow me to apologize in advance for this:

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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by moishlashen » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:00 am

Those are Tomcats JB :)
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by matt.wu » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:03 am

Welcome.

Can't wait to see the collection shot. :cheers:
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by BSears » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:06 am

Awesome! James is good peeps so glad to have you aboard. Look forward to some watch pics. and of course some lively discussion too. :cheers:
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by JBZ » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 am

moishlashen wrote:Those are Tomcats JB :)
I know, but Kenny Loggins didn't write a song about F-18s or the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Here's another - best I can do:

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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by 93 Turbo » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:34 am

Hi Gordo, looking forward to seeing some of your collecion. Jules.
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by deepcdvr » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:39 am

Welcome to DWC! Hell of an opener - career military pilot and BAD ASS watch collection..

:cheers:
VR/
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:40 am

Welcome - and thanks for your service!

Mind if I call you "Mav"??? :)
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by dukerules » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:49 am

Welcome Gordo! I too can't wait to see some pics of your collection.
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by River Rat » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:49 am

Welcome to the forum
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:12 pm

Hi Gordo, it's terrific that you joined up. Welcome !
It's really great that you will be able to enjoy the
hobby more, and show off that collection of your's.
Welcome once again, and have fun ! :grin:
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by jad3703 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:21 pm

Welcome to the asylum, Gordo. It's quite the place; you'll have lots of fun and theres loads of irreverence, but also people here treat each other with respect and courtesy, no matter how sensitive the subject.

James
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by poppydog » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:22 pm

Welcome, good to have you aboard :thumbsup:
Regards

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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by Hornet01 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:38 pm

Haha. Thanks for the welcome everyone, and JBZ thanks for the videos. As far as I'm concerned, there is never, ever a reason to apologize for Top Gun. I was single and going through fighter pilot training when Top Gun came out, and despite the movie's tinge of inappropriate bromance and the use of the F-14 swing-wing tennis court, I was able surf the crest of the resultant wave of fighter euphoria and get lucky with "da ladies".... What's not to like? I remain indebted to Tom Cruise.

The Blue Angels vid almost makes me want to sign up again but it truly is a young man's game - so I'll stick to cars, motorcycles and watches.

Attached find some of my collection. Regret the photo quality (first two shots taken in the summer):

Some of my JLCs (Grand Reveil rose gold; Master Compressor Chrono 1 & 2; 8 Day, Amvox 2 DBS; Squadra GMT and Grand Ultra Thin:

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AP Royal Oak Offshore Safari; VC Royal Eagle; Hublot Big Bang Black Magic:

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My latest acquisition: Blancpain 50 Fathoms Chrono in Rose Gold:

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Great to be aboard. All the best.

Gordo
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by jeckyll » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:42 pm

Welcome. Nice collection, especially the FF :)
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by rockmastermike » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:48 pm

Outstanding, Gordon and welcome aboard!
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:51 pm

Looking at that collection requires one to have a towel.....either for wiping up the drool, or cleaning up after self-love. True watch porn. Thank you.
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by JBZ » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:55 pm

Awesome collection! Love that FF in rose gold.
Hornet01 wrote:the movie's tinge of inappropriate bromance
Whatever could you mean?

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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by jimyritz » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:58 pm

Welcome--congrats on the stellar collection... Sweet BP :headbang:

Mike
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by DaveT » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:58 pm

Welcome Gordo and awesome collection! :thumbsup:

Love the AP Safari :thatshot:
Dave

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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by rammerjammer » Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:15 pm

Welcome! Awesome collection... Happy New Year!!!
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Re: Hello from Canada

Post by dukerules » Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:43 pm

:shock:
Damn, that is a collection. I especially love the AMVOX2 and the RG FF chrono.
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