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Hi all

I wanted to bring to everyone's attention that John R. Diethelm after 40 years and 3 months of outstanding service to Omega is retiring !! John started at Omega back in 1962 and held many many positions throughout Omega from product management to Sales manager. John’s last tour of duty was working in Omega’s vintage information department. Many of you who have emailed Omega over the years looking for additional info on an Omega most likely have gotten a reply from John.

I first communicated with John in 1992 and have since became good friends, I even had a chance to visit him at the Omega factory back in 1999. Tomorrow is his last day at Omega. I would like to take this time to publicly give him the recognition he deservers and to also let his manager know what an important job he has done for Omega over the years and that he will be missed by Omegans all over the world!!!

I just email both John and his manager letting them know what a great job John has done and how he made Omega more then just a brand name.

I normally do not post John email on the forum, but this is a special occasion !! Please feel free to email John and his manager Mr. Jean-Claude Monachon and let them know how you feel or if you just want to wish John a happy retirement !! John does not have the time to check the forum please email mail him.

Mr. Jean-Claude Monachon (John’s manager) email address is : jean-claude.monachon@omega.ch

John email address : JohnR.Diethelm@omega.ch

John at his desk

John in the records room. Looking up something for me. By the way, the book he is in is the First record book in the archives.

John and myself (when I was about 120 lbs heaver ) in the Omega Museum.

All I can say is John you will be missed by myself and other Omeagns world wide.

I wish you all the best !! Happy Retirement !!.

Sincerely

Bill Sohne