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Thanks a lot for your always so kind looking and…
… comments dear friend HS.
The Victorinox have demonstrated to be very reliable and tough watches which I have owned for more than twenty years now. They make for great Go to watches indeed.
I’m glad you liked my theme and post and look forward to view your own Go to watches during the weekend!
Have a nice and relaxed weekend my friend!
Abel
WS for Friday 24th is OPEN now! “Share your favorite Go-to Watches”!!
Hello friends! As previously announced I will have the pleasure to be your host this weekend and the Theme will request our participants to share their favorite go-to watches. Whichever the size of our collections I feel we all have one (or several) favor...
Great theme dear Abel …
And you are sharing several excellent photos of your watches. I can’t resist a Go-to watch with a NATO strap ! Back later with more photos … I’m back !! Best regards Captain Starting with a solid manual winding Hamilton … Stealthy Synchron … The always de...
Thank you so much dear Captain for your…
… kind coments and for sharing your superb X33. Its a great Go to watch and I like so much how it looks with those Bond Nato straps. Look forward to your additional shots later! Hagwe my dear friend! Abel
Hello again dear Captain! Wow! What a collection of Go to watches!! I would wear any of them as my own Go to watch as all of them have the characteristics to make them ...
... ideal Go to timepieces. For some time I have been considering a Hamilton Field Khaki for my collection. May I ask you the reference of the one you are showing? Is it steel with black PVD coating or bronze? The Synchron dial is truly awesome. Love the ...
Thank you dear friend …
Khaki Field Mechanical Mechanical | 38mm | H69449961 38 mm stainless steel case, three hand display, dark dial with light-colored numerals, triangular indexes with old radium color Super-LumiNova®, durable NATO strap: The new Khaki Field Mechanical is a f...
Thank you so much for your information regarding your…
… beautiful Hamilton dear Captain!! I will try to find it to view it in the metal! Very nice!! Keep enjoying it so much dear Captain! Cheers! Abel
Great theme Abel!
For me, a go-to watch should be fuss-free (easy to set the time, and wind if needed), and easy to put on. The Hamilton is definitely fuss-free, and I can swap out the NATO very quickly to change the look. The added advantage is that NATOs are affordable a...
Hello NT931!! You share two great examples of…
… ideal Go to watches. And I agree with you about the characteristics of these watches to qualify as Go to watches anytime! Thank you so much for sharing them! Hagwe! Abel PS: I’m considering getting a Hamilton Field soon. I feel it makes for an extraordi...
A true classic it is Deardorff! But a great choice as well!
Not need to say how much I love Submariners. Much more with a devilish touch of ted on its dial! Lol! Welcome to WS and thank you for sharing your beautiful Go to watch with us! Hagwe Abel
Hello NT …
I completely agree with you about the Hamilton. Perfect size as a Go-to watch.
Hej, Abel !.. Great examples for Go-To watches: mostly low-key
mostly low key & unobtrusive but with a certain touch ! - Liked the straightforward Victorinox ones, of course the obligatory Sub & best of this line-up for me the Longines Heritage Chrono ! - Really a cool example !! Wishing you a great WE & Best, hs...
Thanks a lot for your always so kind looking and…
… comments dear friend HS. The Victorinox have demonstrated to be very reliable and tough watches which I have owned for more than twenty years now. They make for great Go to watches indeed. I’m glad you liked my theme and post and look forward to view yo...
Hello Stoikos! Thank you so much for your comment!
You are right! Lol! I hadn’t paid attention before but after reading you and viewing the pictures again I see that the stitching look like teeth indeed. Those straps belong to a lot of vintage style leather straps I bought some years ago. These particular...
This week's theme is timely . . .
. . . as I had to choose a 'go-to' last week for my trip to the Pacific Northwest. Which watch did I end up taking? The steel, dead accurate, and most importantly, waterproof Grand Seiko. Never underestimate the value of a screw-down crown. Art ...
A wonderful Go to watch you choose for your trip dear Art!!
You can’t never go wrong with a GS! Reliable, super accurate and beautifully finished. Of course it’s very nice to have a screw down crown. Enjoy your Pacific NW trip so much! Hagwe! Abel
on my wrist today
No go to watch for me!...I change every day!...so too many watches to post...won't troll this, so just watch of the day for me: Matt ...
I'm in the same boat, Matt. With ~ forty watches altogether . . .
. . . they get switched usually every other day or two. But when I went on a trip to rainy Washington last week, the only one that made the cut was the GS. Not only because it was watertight, but also because it could be replaced if lost. Try that with a ...
That’s the beauty of a true Go to watch dear Art!
Your words are like a definition of what a Go to watch means. Cheers! Abel
Not that replacing a current production GS is easy, but . . .
. . . at least it can be done. Can you imagine being robbed of a Flightmaster? Or Black Connie? 😱
Of course I understand your point dear Art!
That’s the philosophy which separates a Go to watch from the rest of the collection even if we love our Go to watches so much! Cheers! Abel
A killer watch Matt! Great shots and a wonderful…
BP MS on your wrist! I like those leather Nato straps so much. Thank you for your entry! Hagwe! Abel
Welcome to WS Julio! Great shot and great choice of…
… Go-to watch. I was tempted to include my own BB first series red bezel on my opening post. I find this Tudor as a perfect Go to option. Love that tooled leather case behind. May I ask what you carry inside and where it was made? Thank you so much for yo...
Hi Abel,that is the case for my iPhone ,
Made by hand ,by a lady I met locally on a bio market
Hola Julio! Gracias! Thank you so much …
… for your clarification to satisfy my curiosity. Beautiful case! Enjoy it so much! Best cordial regards. Saludos cordiales! Abel
Always ready to go, is my
G-Shock Square that I wear actually quite a lot. Not when I go out for dinner with friends, but I wear the G-Shock in the gym and when going to the beach, during my early morning coffee in town, or when I go to people that dislike the watch scene, and yes...
Hello Geo! Thank you for your entry!
A practical choice for a Go to watch this G-Shock! Nice shots as usual!! Of course we all have friends who don’t care about watches! Lol! Have a nice and relaxed weekend!! Abel
Thank you Abel. I only discovered the G-Shock Squares about two years ago.
Enjoy yours as well. GEO
They're worth it
Solar-powered and they pick up the time, with a radio signal, every night. Compare the negative display and the positive displays, there is a world of difference. Some prefer the positive-, some the negative displays. GEO
Thank you so much for your information dear Geo! Very interesting to know. Definitively is a new world for me that is well worth exploring. So many features in these watches!
Have a nice Sunday and a great week ahead! Abel
My go to
It’s not low key, but it is my daily wearer and at the heart of my collection. The Sea-Dweller Red 43. It’s the tool I take on vacation, on airplanes on business, and when lounging on the couch with my kids. Its story constantly fascinates me, reminding m...
Not a low profile watch but a great Go to choice anyway Stoikos!
Great post and thank you for sharing this beautiful poem by TS Eliot and those nice sea related images which bring many fond memories to all sea lovers. (Of course … impossible to forget that classic scene of Honey Rider emerging from the sea!) Thank you ...
Superb choice Vallura! Agree with you that…
… it is a bullet proof watch with a bullet proof movement. It seats low on your wrist. That’s great! Thank you for sharing your Go to watch with us!! Hagwe Abel
Great practical theme,Abel...
...here's some pieces i find easy to grab to go... Worry free and versatile Love that Longines tribute of yours---classy HAGWE henry ...
Hello Henry! Nice to have you participating …
… with your nice Go to watches. You well say that they are easy to grab to go and worry free and versatile which are ideal characteristics of a Go to watch. I’m very fond of Tudor and Seiko products which I find very reliable and tough and with interestin...
Great theme, Abel, and I love the bezel on that Longines!
Here's my 'go to' watch: Sinn 556i ...
Thank you so much Ruffian for sharing your…
… Go to watch. I feel this bulletproof Sinn makes a superb choice. Glad you like the bezel of my Longines. The so called “step bezels” were a popular and very nice characteristic of Longines watches of the 1940’s . Have a nice weekend! Abel
Hello dear Abel! Very interesting theme this week-end. I share very similar criteria for my “go-to” watch…at the moment I really have 3 that stand out as being go to…event if one of them is very recent!
My Explorer II, Reverso and BB Ceramic seem to fit the bill! The Explorer II is less under the radar as the other two but being caméléon in terms of being casual or dressy, it fits the business travel go to category for sure… ...
Hello dear Yacomino!! Three great Go to watches …
… you share here! I feel you made a great choice with these superb timepieces. The Explorer II is a great and very versatile watch. Regrettably in my Country is not safe to wear a Rolex but it would be my choice depending the place I would be visiting. I ...
Great choices
I like the Explorer II most. (i’m saying this even though I’ve made the decision to stop buying Rolex). It’s a beautiful piece.
Thank you so much for your kind good wishes dear Yacomino. Yes, I can still enjoy my horological passion with much care and precautions. The Reverso...
... is a true classic and a very versatile timepiece with a timeless design. I´m sure it will be a keeper for life for you. Hagwe! Abel
Great theme
A kettlebell workout everyday. One has to keep fighting fit all the time to handle life’s challenges. ...
Hello Oyster case! That´s a magnificent Go to watch that you are sharing here. Do you often use it as a Go to watch? Of course this timepiece deserves a lot of wrist time.
Keep enjoying and loving and thanks a lot for participating! Hagwe! Abel
Hello Abel, thank you and yes, it is my Go to watch, going for espresso right now…
I’m really struggling to wear my other pieces since I’ve owned this 129g, as the French would say, “réussite”, or achievement. Completely luxurious yet unpretentious I wear it anywhere and always feel it’s the perfect choice. ...
I´m happy to know you are enjoying this watch so much as your Go to timepiece. Your pictures well show how stunning this piece it is. I can well understand why it is not easy for you...
... to replace it to wear other pieces of your collection. I see it is a perfect choice for you. Keep enjoying so much and thank you so much for participating and sharing shots and thoughts about it. Best cordial regards, Abel
A great theme that everyone may participate as we all have our favorite go to watch. Thanks Abel for hosting!
For the last year or so, my go to watch has been the Omega Seamaster Worldtimer. It has a lot scratches already. It is sturdy, watch proof and keeps accurate time. I would put it on the winder so it is ready to go when I need it. The world time function c...
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Super pic. This piece is rarely seen on the forum. This picture made me consider getting one today. That is the litmus test. Ooooo
Thanks:)
It is a good time to check it out in ADs, as they are a lot available now. For last year and early this year it was hard to see it in the stores. There is a model with rubber strap too. Happy shopping
I’m looking at a strange Nomos now
Called the Nomos Sport, with a black dial, thick lume and 300m water resistance. It is an obscure piece which looks like a dress watch that happens to be able to handle 300m of water.=D
I just went to take a look as I was not familiar with it.
They look quite good, modern and sporty, with bracelets that are less common on Nomos watches.
Hello Sfwatchlover! Great shots to share a superb watch. Thank you so much for your kind comments and sharing this beauty which I also own and love so much. It is my pleasure to host today.
Agree with you about the practical aspect of a WT when you work or have social relation with people in different parts of the world. By the other hand the WT complication is one of my favorites. Nice to know that this superb watch is your Go to watch and ...
Dear Abel, thanks a lot for your kind words!
I am very happy to hear that you love WT watches and you own this one too! It is a great watch that is hard for anyone not to like. The price is quite reasonable too for a WT. enjoy your weekend
You are welcome dear Sfwatchlover. Yes I love the WT complication and…
… own a few of them in different brands. It is a romantic and magic complication which invites to dream with far places to explore or lovely places we knew and wish to return . As and said before a very convenient feature for someone in relationship with ...
Dear Abel, I was so happy to see your photo of the Omega WT!
It is great that we share the same taste to acquire this same timepiece! Your photo looks very nice! This is my only Worldtimer in the collection and I might be open to getting a dress watch type WT in the future. When you have time, I would love to see t...
Hello dear Sfwatchlover! Thank you so much for your kind comments…
… I’m delighted to share the love for the Omega WT. It has a most stunning dial which makes a very impressive watch among my collection of WT timepieces. With much pleasure I show the others I own First: The Patek 5120g though discontinued now is the King...
You have a marvelous collection of WT watches! Thanks a lot for sharing them with me!
The Patek WT is the King as you mentioned and it looks so elegant, beautiful yet functional! As Patek is the first brand to produce a WT, a Patek WT is a grail watch to me too. The JLC model is a famous WT with the dead beat second that I have read about ...
Dear Sfwatchlover: it was my pleasure to share this collection with you and I thank you your kind compliments.
The 24 hour ring turns counter clock wise in all models displayed the difference is that in the case of the Patek and the GP the ring with the names of Cities can be turned to display the name of the city you take as reference (usually your home city) at ...
Wow, I did not know that the city names may be turned in some WT like Patek and GP!
This is a really cool feature, as we may make city corresponding to our home time to 12 o’clock, as you did. If I get another WT in the future, I would for sure want this feature. Thanks for taking the time to explain these details to me, which are really...
On the way to recovery…
So no fresh shots yet 😉 So let’s see… The P15 is definitely one… The Railmaster - especially in its winter strap setup… The Felix is an easy choice - one can dress it for practically everything… The 27.01 has been getting lots of ‘go time’ lately… And fin...
Hello dear friend KM. I´m happy to know you are doing well now and thanks a lot for your participation. What a collection of Go to watches you share here. Not only they share the ...
... characteristic of not having date but also they are all very practical and elegant designs. Always nice to view the WPS Zenith chrono here and the 1948 Omega and Railmaster epitomizes what a Go to watch is all about in my point of view. A beautiful an...
Hmmhh.. Let me see, how to play this time..
GMT Master II “Batman”: robust, yet with a coolness factor VC Overseas Ref 4500: one of my summer watches - always right Rolex Milgauss, a bit eclectic but so “user- friendly”.. MIH: unobtrusive, really low key, “under-the-radar”, but very cool Makes a un...
Hello dear friend HS! How would I be bored to admire the watches in your collection?? Always a big pleasure to view your posts. I see that your Go to watches all play in the High Leagues! Lol! Great style my friend!
Regret to say that some of them I would love to wear in my Go to circumstances but unfortunately the local safety conditions would not allow it. I need very low profile watches and Rolex would be an absolute no no if I don´t want to be in trouble. I wish ...
Dear Abel !.. Again many thx for your nice words & the kind sentiments !.. And yes, we are still a bit fortunate with safety here, although maybe a..
.. golden watch (eg: during night or such) might also may be a bit too much sometimes: so also Yes, one always needs a bit carefulness; Thus for me gold is still a no-go most of the time ; unless in friendly surroundings and/or such circumstances. So I un...
Hello dear friend HS! I always take great pleasure in viewing your posts and viewing your collection. I can well understand what you tell me about gold watches.
We must always be cautious and low profile as you say. Considering my local circumstances, gold watches are only "collectors items" for me and to be enjoyed only at home or in very special surroundings and circumstances as you well say. As in your case, m...
Dear Abel, thank you for hosting this weekend's Wristscan! i especially like your Omega Speedmaster and Longines Heritage Chrono.
i guess my go-to watch, at least during this Covid time, has to be my Air King, which i've been wearing almost every day, since my wife bought it for me last year. i've hardly had to wear any formal wear since last year January and even during those days ...
Hello dear Terbaboom! Thank you so much for your kind comments and compliments on my watches. Glad you like the Speedy and Longines. I enjoy wearing them so much.
It is always my pleasure to do the hosting here and try my best to make all participants enjoy playing and interacting here during the weekend. The Air King is a great choice as a Go to watch. In its last configuration which you own it offers an awesome d...
thanks Abel, for your kind comment on my first photo in the post...
it was actually shot with a rather simple setup which i have shared before in another post here Photography - my simple setup to take photos of my watches () is your Speedy the version they call "broad arrow"?
Hello Terbaboom! My big pleasure, you deserve it. Thank you so much for sharing the link to your previous post about your simple but clever and effective photo set up.
I will be trying it myself. I used to employ similar set up as Nicolas which he showed me during one of our meetings some years ago. Will try yours too. Regarding my Speedy: Yes, those hour hands are called the "broad arrow" and sometimes the watch is cal...
Dear Abel, great to have you hosting :)
Right, we all have our go to watches for all sorts of activities and you do have quite a few! For me, it is the BP FF which is robust, legible, under the radar, fuss free go anywhere, do anything watch. A GMTM fits the bill as a practical go to but I am n...
Hello dear friend S F. Thank you for your kind comment. I´m always happy to host a new edition of WS. Great choice this fantastic version of the BB FF as a Go to watch.
It has all the characteristics for a practical go to timepiece. Agree with you that the Rolex GMT in any of its references makes for a wonderful go to watch as well but in my place it would attract the unwanted attention you mention regret to say. Thank y...
So many awesome “go to” watches here.
Although I have others which would qualify, these are my picks (G-Shock is the Japan-made GW5000-1JF). ...
Hello RabidManatee! Two great choices you share here. The Explorer is one of my favorite watches and now you remind me that I should have included mine in my opening post.
I guess I need to explore the swuare G shock watches as they are bulletproof timepieces. An interesting option. Thanks a lot for your participation in WS! Have a nice weekend. Abel
Thank you for your kind words.
Although I’d never tell someone they “need” to get a particular watch (or anything else for that matter), I think a G or Ironman of some flavor is a worthwhile addition to any collection. If you’re looking for a square I highly recommend looking at the JD...
Go to watches
Hi All It changes! It was this for a few years - worn every day for 5 years - it's currently on a break. My current one is my Bellmatic, been stuck wearing it for last few weeks, which is no bad thing. I'd also add this Oris pointer date - just a great wa...
Hello dear JML! Thank you so much for sharing your three favorite Go to watches. Three different characters in each one make for a nice group to have for a change.
The Seiko, classy and elegant, the Bellmatic with that awesome soleil dial, and the Oris pointer with that elegant and sporty look with a beautiful dial and hand set. I like the straps you choose for each of them as well and great shots to show them here....
Thank you so much for sharing your great Go to watches Huy!
The characteristics you mention are great to have in a Go to watch indeed. You can never go wrong with any of these three you show here! Hagwe! Abel
