Reply With QuoteI cannot pretend to have known him well but he was, by all accounts, a great guy and an important contributor to this wonderful community.
My deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. RIP.
Jon.
The tributes here from those who know Tom and his family on a personal level are truly moving.
His knowledge of vintage Omega was of immense assistance to me and our interactions were always enjoyable and informative. It will be really nice if a few watches with a Dickstar1977 connection make an appearance in the Friday thread this week.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
I cannot pretend to have known him well but he was, by all accounts, a great guy and an important contributor to this wonderful community.
My deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. RIP.
Jon.
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Terrible news and very sad to pass away at that young age. Condolences to friends and family and those that he knew personally on TZ.
RIP Tom
RIP Tom. What a shock.
Will fondly remember meeting up, doing vintage Speedy deals once or twice. Will wear a Speedmaster in your honour.
Condolences to friends and family.
Just seen this thread, and though I have not contributed to the site much since my move to Spain, I can honestly say that this has completely shocked me.
I knew Tom from various dealings, all good. Firstly meeting him at his address in Southend and finally in Nottingham. A true gent, full of life and a pleasure to be in his company.
RIP Tom. They say it’s the good ones he takes first.
Keith.
Verysad news indeed - and no age at all. My condolences to family and friends.
Friday thread tribute to Tom, good idea. There must be hundreds of his watches floating around the forum.Originally Posted by Mr Curta
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Absolutely shocking news, had a few good chats and deals with Tom.
Sincerest condolences to his wife and family. No age at all to be taken.
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No age, so young. My condolences to his family. RIP.
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So very sad, my thoughts are with family and friends.
Wow. I've just read through this. What a sad thing. My thoughts are with his family, friends and those who clearly knew and loved Tom here.
RIP. Absolutely no age.
RIP too young. I feel very bad for his family and friends it's extremely difficult when a young person passes.
Very sad news, condolences to his family
Only just seen this, terrible news.
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Terrible news. When I first joined the forum he was really helpful and I always enjoyed his posts
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Life's too short... and that's such sad news.
A big loss to the TZ community (and condolences to his family).
RIP Tom. 46 is too young.
Yeah...my son is 46!
RIP man
I met Tom and his wife in 2007 at a garden party being hosted by KeithT and his wife. AgentOrange/Omegary and his wife were in attendance also. What stuck me about Tom was how intelligent, charming and driven he was.
Off the back of Omegamania, I think Tom was instrumental in building up the profile 70’s Omega’s here in the UK, and with his relationship with Tony at STS was in unique position to enable this. Off the back of this resurgence, it was fascinating to see vintage Omega being sold in specialist locations like Burlington Arcade & then with Swatch Group jumping on the bandwagon with all their re-issues since. It remains to this day that late 60,s & 70’s Omega are without rival my favourite brand and period of watchmaking. This in part is down to Tom.
RIP Tom.
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I just read this.
How awful. I remember reading his many posts about vintage Omega's they were always fascinating & he seemed such a knowledgeable & really nice chap.
Truly terrible to die at such a young age.
RIP.
I have only just seen this thread, such sad news. Tom was far too young.
My condolences to his family.
I was lucky enough to buy a Omega Seamaster 300, 14755 from Tom a number of years ago. Through out the process he was generous with his knowlwdge and very patent with a novice completely out of his depth.
RIP.
So sad. RIP Tom.
Very sad news, no age at all. Thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace Tom.
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RIP Dickstar.
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Hi
I can't believe a year has already gone since Tom passed away.
Fond memories....
Best Neil
Seems like last month.
I wasn’t very active here this time last year so this is the first I’ve heard of this.
Very sad. He was very helpful when I was trying to get an old Omega serviced.
RIP
Prayers for Tom.
One of my sons was born in 1977.
Oh No that is utterly awful new My condolences to Tom's family and friends RIP very sad news
You’re aware he died last year?
Just read this. Great shame, and so young. I remember chatting to him at considerable length about the Omega Montreal many years ago (I never did find one). RIP Tom.
Still feels like yesterday :(
Live every day like it’s your last. You just never know…
Very sad.
If only we all did do this,sadly we very soon revert to default mode and soon forget until the next time......
Blimey. I had missed this due to reduced time here. Very, very sad to learn of Tom’s passing.
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