New member intro

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 14:47

Hi all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself as a new member here. Sadly, I can't bring tonnes of knowledge or experience as I'm only just starting to get into watches but this seems like a good place to learn!

My current watches have a high point of an Omega Seamaster Deville through to my Grandad's old MuDu (which keeps fantastic time) and assorted other things like a Citizen Eco Drive E870.

The Omega was a decent find after taking the Mudu to be serviced at a local jewellers. Mentioning that someday I'd like to get an Omega, he popped into the back and returned with this SD, which he let me have for just over £400. Fearing it might be a Franken, I had the numbers checked with Omega's verification service and it all matched up!

The 30 Jewel MuDu Incabloc Automatic seems to be another one that backs up the legend of watches being sold under the tables of pubs, being my mining Grandfathers, in Sheffield.

My current yearning is for a Seiko 6138-8020 panda. It's been furstrating to find that despite it being described as a great choice for very little money, the ones I've seen recently have gone for double the suggested price of some guides. If anyone has any guidance, I'm all ears!

Anyway, hi all!

Leon

**Velorum** · 15th January 2017, 15:06

Welcome to the forum Leon

**jason.humphrey.180** · 15th January 2017, 15:13

Hi from Bristol. Welcome to the forum.
Seems like you a new sports/dive watch to help round your collection.
Perhaps the Panda you're after will come up in the sales corner when your post count is higher, or you could check on 'watchrecon'

**Kippax** · 15th January 2017, 15:14

Welcome bud!

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 15:15

Cheers guys.

Thanks for the tip Jason. I'll check it out.

**scooter** · 15th January 2017, 15:16

Welcome Leon.

scooter

**SSK007** · 15th January 2017, 15:25

Welcome to the forum.

**Omegamanic** · 15th January 2017, 16:03

Welcome, I'd love to see some pics of the watches.

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 16:13

Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Regarding pics, the only ones I have to hand at the moment are from when I had the Omega serviced with thewatchguy, a while ago.

https://watchguy.co.uk/cgi-bin/libra...k_id=933172098

Pretty sure I shot the MuDu at some point too. I'll have a look.

**Backward point** · 15th January 2017, 16:34

Welcome.

You might want to have a go on the search function for some guidance on the Seiko 6138 - Buying an early Seiko (any early Seiko) is a minefield, and they've climbed in value over the last couple of years, thereby increasing the likelihood of buying something cobbled together in a back street sweatshop in the Philippines. Buyer beware, and all that - eBay is your enemy.

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 16:43

Cheers. Yes, I've read that ebay is not the answer. I can't help but guess that the watch sites are probably reasonably full of dodgy stuff too but I guess I'll have to learn!

Just knocked off a couple of photos of the Omega and the MuDu.

**andy tims** · 15th January 2017, 17:16

Welcome

**Lucky21** · 15th January 2017, 17:22

You're putting us other newbies to shame lol, lovely watches!

**Omegamanic** · 15th January 2017, 17:55

Thanks for the pics :)

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 18:06

Originally Posted by Lucky21

You're putting us other newbies to shame lol, lovely watches!

I purposefully didn't include the Eco Drive, Gul or 20 year old dodgy fakes... ;)

**seadog1408** · 15th January 2017, 18:31

Welcome to the forum matey.

mike

**gc52** · 15th January 2017, 18:51

Welcome, you have a couple of lovely watches there. Nice photo skills as well !

**Miocene** · 15th January 2017, 18:55

Welcome. The Panda is a lovely watch, but then I'm bias... Which reminds me,I must get mine fixed!

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 19:05

Originally Posted by gc52

Welcome, you have a couple of lovely watches there. Nice photo skills as well !

Cheers. I'd hope the photo skills are up to scratch as that's what I do for a living! :)

- - - Updated - - -

Originally Posted by Miocene

Welcome. The Panda is a lovely watch, but then I'm bias... Which reminds me,I must get mine fixed!

I'd just sell it if I were you. I'm sure I could take that broken old thing off your hands, as a favour...

**gc52** · 15th January 2017, 19:15

QUOTE=tabascokid;4211298]Cheers. I'd hope the photo skills are up to scratch as that's what I do for a living! :)

It definitely shows !

Regards

Gary

**drury** · 15th January 2017, 19:31

The panda is an excellent choice!! Perhaps if you monitor SC when you can access it ... who knows, you might be in luck!

**bigfish** · 15th January 2017, 19:34

Welcome, but be warned this place is great in all aspects apart from your wallet. But that's fine 👍

**Fredamens** · 15th January 2017, 20:35

Welcome

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**JonRA** · 15th January 2017, 20:47

Welcome Leon - two lovely looking watches there. Looking forward to seeing more of your photographic skills

ATB

Jon

**B Caine** · 15th January 2017, 20:51

Welcome to the forum, enjoy.

**Strebor** · 15th January 2017, 21:13

Hi Leon, welcome as well. Great photography there, and two really nice timepieces. Best wishes

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**itsgotournameonit** · 15th January 2017, 21:19

Welcome to this fine forum.Lovely Omega by the way. Enjoy.

**mr_esearch** · 15th January 2017, 21:19

I like both those...and welcome!

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**MMC** · 15th January 2017, 22:12

Splendid. Delighted you made it over from Twitter! And good luck with the panda search. I'll keep my eyes peeled too.

**tabascokid** · 15th January 2017, 22:22

Originally Posted by MMC

Splendid. Delighted you made it over from Twitter! And good luck with the panda search. I'll keep my eyes peeled too.

Cheers MMC! Your recommendation of a forum to join seems to have been correct! :)

**Timelord** · 15th January 2017, 22:24

Hello and welcome. Love the Omega!

**Miocene** · 15th January 2017, 22:42

Originally Posted by tabascokid

I'd just sell it if I were you. I'm sure I could take that broken old thing off your hands, as a favour...

It'll cost you my divorce settlement... It was my wedding watch ;)

**captain_hx** · 15th January 2017, 22:54

Hello and welcome to the forum. Great watches BTW!

**72bpm** · 15th January 2017, 23:00

Originally Posted by tabascokid

Hi all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself as a new member here. Sadly, I can't bring tonnes of knowledge or experience as I'm only just starting to get into watches but this seems like a good place to learn!

My current watches have a high point of an Omega Seamaster Deville through to my Grandad's old MuDu (which keeps fantastic time) and assorted other things like a Citizen Eco Drive E870.

The Omega was a decent find after taking the Mudu to be serviced at a local jewellers. Mentioning that someday I'd like to get an Omega, he popped into the back and returned with this SD, which he let me have for just over £400. Fearing it might be a Franken, I had the numbers checked with Omega's verification service and it all matched up!

The 30 Jewel MuDu Incabloc Automatic seems to be another one that backs up the legend of watches being sold under the tables of pubs, being my mining Grandfathers, in Sheffield.

My current yearning is for a Seiko 6138-8020 panda. It's been furstrating to find that despite it being described as a great choice for very little money, the ones I've seen recently have gone for double the suggested price of some guides. If anyone has any guidance, I'm all ears!

Anyway, hi all!

Leon

Hello Leon, welcome to the forum. Hadn't heard of MuDu before so had to google it. Interesting I must say http://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/index...-mudu-watches/
Nice Seiko (had to google it as well!)

**Analogue** · 15th January 2017, 23:33

Welcome tabascokid to this generally friendly and helpful place!

**Davis** · 16th January 2017, 00:48

Hi, welcome to the forum

**tabascokid** · 16th January 2017, 12:51

Originally Posted by 72bpm

Hello Leon, welcome to the forum. Hadn't heard of MuDu before so had to google it. Interesting I must say http://www.thewatchforum.co.uk/index...-mudu-watches/
Nice Seiko (had to google it as well!)

Yeah, the vintage MuDu watches do seem to have a bit of "mythology" behind them, which adds to the fun. As I say, mine keeps brilliant time and has a family connection so, in many ways, it's more important than the Omega.

**gary1064** · 16th January 2017, 14:47

Welcome, and let the madness begin!

**Bluemoon7** · 16th January 2017, 19:29

Hi Leon,

Welcome to this fabulous forum. Only been an active member a short time myself but learned so much from others.......

Chris

**Pete D** · 16th January 2017, 19:58

Welcome.....from another newbie.

You'll soon be checking for new posts several times a day......as I am now.

Seem to be a very friendly, lively and knowledgeable bunch.

Pete

**MrMater** · 16th January 2017, 20:14

Welcome from another newbie. Frighteningly addictive this watch obsession

Have been spending a lot of time the last week or two looking at this forum and watches in general. My better half is beginning to get suspicious.

Love that Omega BTW.

**Llanhmod** · 16th January 2017, 22:53

Welcome aboard. 👍

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**Shakir Khaja** · 16th January 2017, 23:14

Hi Leon and welcome to the forum

**GOAT** · 16th January 2017, 23:25

Hello!

**matvkeulen@gmail.com** · 17th January 2017, 10:54

This newbie says hi.

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**Greenman** · 17th January 2017, 14:42

Newbie here too.

Great forum so far.

**97BlackC5** · 17th January 2017, 14:42

Welcome to the madness

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