Independent for me...

Apr 16, 2010,06:14 AM
 

...Nienaber, old photo, beautiful watch.




Have a good one,

Dan

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it's friday here in the east

 
By: halkcb : April 15th, 2010-19:43
hi, am wearing my favourite faithful old timekeeper--posted incorrectly in help forum as was trying out photo uploaded hagwe henry...  

The ultimate dressing down ...

 
By: AndrewD : April 15th, 2010-20:39
I love all the matching colours, Patrice. Looks like you had a wonderful and relaxing time. Andrew

Cool!

 
By: amanico : April 15th, 2010-21:41
A WT on a Nato...Cool! Come back, Patrice, we miss you! I have a lot of things to tell you... Best, Nicolas

Very interesting....

 
By: MiniCooper : April 15th, 2010-23:23
and daring combination my friend..... and certainly it preserves your new alligator strap... have a safe trip home my friend.... cheers

Patrice, i love the strap and i really love the watch.

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-11:41
i'm not sure i'd have taken a platinum PP on holiday, but its got the correct complication for holidaying abroad. looks like you've had good weather. best Graham

You have to come home - immediately

 
By: small-luxury-world : April 16th, 2010-07:38
just too many drugs Anyway, it fits good with your trunks. Enjoy the last hours. Oliver

thanks andrew

 
By: halkcb : April 15th, 2010-22:47
this was first serious acquisition many years ago and thus fitted my small wrist---btw is the cal 321 similar /based on valjoux 7765? regards henry

now i've got more time i can say. lovely 321 Omega Henry

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-11:47
i've got one myself, it has a much different character to the speedy being smaller with no dark bezel. a great watch. to go into more detail about the movement. Omega have always used Lemania to make their chronograph movements so until you get to the 90'...  

a well maintained 321

 
By: halkcb : April 16th, 2010-20:18
hi graham appreciate your feedback on the movement. your watch seems to be in great shape---did you acquire it brand new?how did you maintain it---great dial! i bought mine in 1970 and truth to be said have subjected it to the ravages of swimming in the a... 

hi Henry,   rather than...

 
By: G99 : April 17th, 2010-04:11
hi Henry, rather than write it all over again i've attached this link to my original post on it http://omega.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&ti=507391&fi=677&s=0 if you have a problem viewing the link then it dates from 27th march 2009. best Graham

great link

 
By: halkcb : April 17th, 2010-19:53
hi graham managed to read your post---very intersting. i have two questions----the crown on your seamaster appears to be bigger than on mine.i raise this point because many years ago when i serviced the watch,they raplaced it with a bigger crown.subsequen... 

Henry, glad you enjoyed my...

 
By: G99 : April 18th, 2010-02:49
Henry, glad you enjoyed my post. my watch is now back to totally original condition. i didnt take much notice of the crown as my watchmaker is ex Omega so would have left/put on the correct one. mine is a seamaster so the caseback is marked waterproof and... 

thanks for suggestion

 
By: halkcb : April 18th, 2010-19:31
i will try to post more photos to the omega site when i 've taken more photos. hope to post soon regards

Unearthed an IWC ...

 
By: AndrewD : April 15th, 2010-20:36
IWC Mark XV, Cal. 37524 (ETA 2892-A2), 28800vph, 21 jewels, PR 42h, steel, 38x10.5mm, circa 2000...  

More holiday pics ...

 
By: AndrewD : April 16th, 2010-00:06
Seeing as others seem to be in holiday mode, more pics from the Gold Coast: IWC Tourbillon ... Shooting the rapids ... Swimming with the dolphins ... Away with the birdies ......  

Great pics, great memories!

 
By: anaesdoc : April 16th, 2010-06:16
Hi Andrew, thanks for your lovely photos from the fun park! My family and I have been to the same one in 2007 while visiting our friends from Toowoomba in "down under". We also did the rafting bit and I still remember queueing ever so long for the rollerc... 

The tourbillon ...

 
By: AndrewD : April 16th, 2010-17:16
The tourbillon looked quite innocuous till I made the mistake of getting on it. The automatic IWC was fully wound by the end I think! You need to avoid local school holiday periods as it can get quite busy. They also have a new system called "Q4U" whereby... 

The "Tourbillon"...

 
By: anaesdoc : April 18th, 2010-01:27
Hi Andrew, I had not regarded this device your way: as a sort of big winder for watch enthusiasts and their automatic watches ! Actually we have been there mid-week, out of the holiday season and yet is was crowded. But the "Q4U" sounds like a good idea b... 

Dreamworld

 
By: AndrewD : April 18th, 2010-04:06
After the Wipeout and the Tourbillon, this watch enthusiast and his automatic timepiece were somewhat overwound and needed a rest. Getting too old I fear. Having grown up here our kids get plenty of opportunity to feed the roos, so this wasn't such a nove...  

looks like a good family holiday my friend

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-11:53
dont you find it interesting that most holidays with young kids also involve water in some form. i look back on 2 marriages and 21 years of bringing up children and i think all holidays were near the seaside and water parks. ah memories... best Graham

Wet and Wild ...

 
By: AndrewD : April 16th, 2010-18:32
A theme park called "Wet and Wild" was the highlight for our kids, and I. Given other recent threads, I think you might enjoy it too! ;-) A

Nautilus 5711/1A

 
By: RJW : April 15th, 2010-20:47
Wearing this one today, as I did on tuesday when I took these pictures, and as I have been for about 50% of the last four months. Got a chance to check its accuracy againt a handy standard. Performing well... Richard....  

Wow, Richard

 
By: stromer : April 16th, 2010-00:27
I love this clean Nautilus. There have been some of Chronograph etc versions lately, but I think the Nautilus should be as clean as yours. Everything added to the dial somehow disturbs the wonderful lines. Best, Martin

Thanks Martin...

 
By: RJW : April 16th, 2010-00:56
Very light and easy to wear as well. Hope your arm gets better soon. Richard.

On hindsight..

 
By: fernando : April 16th, 2010-01:58
this is my favorite Nautilus - clean & so comfortable to wear. Regret selling it. Thanks for posting fernando

Beuatiful clean Nautilus...

 
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : April 16th, 2010-08:08
...Gerald Genta did a great job in those days One of my favorite PP Cheers Hans

Lucky you!

 
By: anaesdoc : April 16th, 2010-06:18
Great pic, fernando! And congrats for this lovely Lange! Best, anaesdoc

Makes my heart melt fernando

 
By: =RWK= : April 16th, 2010-10:54
HAGWE! -- Richard. This message has been edited by =RWK= on 2010-04-16 10:55:39

what a pretty piece

 
By: donizetti : April 16th, 2010-03:35
and the retrograde seconds are so fun to watch. Thanks for showing, ahave a good weekend Andreas

The old feathered monkey...

 
By: nikolaj : April 16th, 2010-02:09
Have I not seen him before? Not the first time he is holding on to your watches I think. He is very beautiful! (the IWC is also quite cool - hope you win the battle ) Nikolaj

Ah, so this is what Graham means . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 16th, 2010-07:15
. . . when he says he's 'chuffed as a monkey'. English . . . strange language, eh?

Very very harmonious today ...

 
By: donizetti : April 15th, 2010-23:18
.... something I wanted on my wrist for a loooong time! Happy weekend all, Andreas...  

. . . not to mention . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 16th, 2010-07:22
. . . very handsome as well! Congratulations, Andreas . . . cordially, Art

Superb pic.Turning up a notch..

 
By: fernando : April 16th, 2010-02:03
in your photographic skills Nicolas. Nice props to compliment the iconic Dato.

You're too kind, Fernando

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-03:01
Photography is a matter of mood. When you're in a good mood, pics come easily nice. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Just wonder what work you go to do

 
By: nilomis : April 16th, 2010-05:43
Nicolas, Based on this watch, what you go to do today? Buy a bank? A small country? Wonderful, Nilo

Defending a guy at the Court

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-16:04
Taking a cheque, and burninig it with the lighter... I love simple plans. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Beautiful composition Nicolas.

 
By: respo : April 16th, 2010-05:54
You must be heading to court. Intimidate the opponent with your awesome "accessories." Best, respo

The " accessories " make it all, Respo

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-16:05
I'm a bit superstitious, and this combo never deceived me... Once again, I was right! Best, Nicolas

Now this is art! Brilliant, Nico . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 16th, 2010-07:25
. . . it shall be the honorary Impulse Masthead photo until Sunday . . . admiringly, Art

you are full

 
By: sancerre : April 16th, 2010-08:39
Nicolas, You are truly full of wonderful surprises - fantastic composition (both for the actual pieces as well as the photograph). --Sancerre

The verdict is in...

 
By: AlexSunrise : April 16th, 2010-08:55
We have a winner! Your combination for today would make James Bond envious. Have a great day, Nico! Abrazo, Alex

I assume....

 
By: MiniCooper : April 16th, 2010-23:46
that you won the case my friend.... and....... also..... you managed to avoid jail.... lol HAGWE.... cheers

Big working day???

 
By: =RWK= : April 16th, 2010-11:06
Nicolas we all know you don't work...How else can you have accumulated 26 454 post? ;-) LOLOLOL BTW: Nice Dato! HAGWE my friend, -- Richard.

great pic Nicolas. i know what the pen is for. its so your clients can sign their cheques

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-12:02
i hope today was successful and the french taxman has been saved the cost of paying for someones incarceration. your success must save the taxpayer millions best Graham

LOL, Richard.

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-22:48
Actually, I work... The secret is that I don't sleep a lot. Best, Nicolas

Thanks, Livius!

 
By: dxboon : April 16th, 2010-23:24
I appreciate your kind words, and see that you are enjoying your equally gorgeous Minerva today! Have a wonderful weekend! Cheers, Daos

i do like this Daos and when fortunes change........

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-12:04
i am seriously considering the foudryante. a bit of willpower, saving and good fortune and it could be mine before they stop making it. best Graham

Now that's a way to awaken the senses!

 
By: AlexSunrise : April 16th, 2010-08:53
Hi, Andrew! I must confess that everytime I see pictures of your 5513 my heart misses a beat. Simply gorgeous patina and incommensurable charm. Have a great weeked, Alex

Too kind, Alex ...

 
By: AndrewD : April 17th, 2010-02:17
I know you have a soft spot for these Rolex too. The 1675 is on my list at some stage, and you have a very nice example as well. It is certainly that 'popcorn patina' that makes it special. Andrew

I am wearing it today in your health!

 
By: AlexSunrise : April 19th, 2010-08:41
Hi, Andrew! Your comments are much too kind. Let's hope that you will find a lovely 1675 to give a warm companion to your 5513. Here's a quick and bad pictures of mine, and I am also wearing a la Graham another watch in my right wrist which I am sure you ...  

that is just perfect Jeff

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-12:08
most of us are happy to get a strap to match our lume, but you can match your coffee to your watch. sheer genius. best Graham

All week long wear

 
By: stromer : April 16th, 2010-00:44
As per our designer in chief Luc's special request here is my "Every boy wants to become an astronaut but only a few get the chance" watch of the week. Have a great weekend everybody! Martin...  

Ahhh, the Pythagore!

 
By: stromer : April 16th, 2010-01:01
A wonderful watch and a movement to love! I should have one in my box. It is a basic watch in the best of senses. Have a great weekend! Martin

While you guys are out having fun in the sun…!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 16th, 2010-01:04
Some of us have to work, and the rain is pouring down :-( My only comfort is that today is a Polaris day – so how bad can it be? Hagwe Blomman...  

Thanks donizetti! I'll try to make take

 
By: Mech : April 16th, 2010-16:14
some iconic shots of HK with it today, pray for me it'd be a good day, it's been rainy this week. Cheers my friend HAGWE Mech.

Gorgeous pic, mech!

 
By: anaesdoc : April 16th, 2010-06:22
I neither recognise town nor Watch (Pam?), but the photograph is excellent! anaesdoc

Thanks Art! PAM's big reflective crystal is ideal to make

 
By: Mech : April 16th, 2010-16:08
shots like these! something Datograph's excellent anti-reflective glass can't do hahaha HAGWE! Mech.

Thanks Hans! Yes it's Pam!

 
By: Mech : April 16th, 2010-16:06
I've been pampering my Pam for weeks now and bring it to 'interesting' places! hahaha HAGWE Mech.

Psychedelic, Mech.

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-22:57
If you're in London, try to ùeet our Purist friends! Best, Mech. Nicolas

Railmaster on Nato..shell cordovan Nato of course.

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-03:50
also this has just arrived back from service and new glass so i'll be wearing it on my right wrist for a couple of days. i didnt have the case refinished so ignore the scratches. HAGWE Graham...  

this combo is just for...

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-08:54
this combo is just for you Art. your favourite watch on your favourite leather. i'll be honest, this is possibly the best look for the railmaster that i've had. better even than the stingray. its the military look of the dial that does it. best Me

It really is a good pairing, Graham . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 16th, 2010-09:40
. . . bring it to the g-t-g so that I can get a little wrist time with this combo . . . best regards, Art

'if' i can get there...

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-09:44
'if' i can get there i most certainly will. this Icelandic volvano has shut down all airports and some people say it could carry on spewing dust for up to 2 years or more. best G

thanks Stefan,   i've just...

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-09:26
thanks Stefan, i've just got to find the right cheap strap and buckle for it, the current one i ok, but not perfect. best G

Wohow ...

 
By: bimbeano : April 16th, 2010-10:12
... now i see .. what a strap .... I saw a railmaster for the first time last moday ... what a beast , i didn't know ... Also congrats on that beautifull Seamaster 600, is that the same case a my seamaster 30 ? Ze Bim

its a shame that 500...

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-10:30
its a shame that 500 miles and an expensive and currently packed tunnel train are between us as you really need to see this strap in person to appreciate how good it is. for me it was expensive, but as we discussed it suits 6 or more watches. its supple, ... 

thanks Jed. this strap is...

 
By: G99 : April 17th, 2010-03:44
thanks Jed. this strap is a must have for anyone with military style watches IMO. best Graham

Today I am enjoying my coffees much more than what’s on my wrist

 
By: PoyFR : April 16th, 2010-05:22
Today I am enjoying my coffee much more that what’s on my wrist. Well, I am now going to have time to look at my Time. Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos 561, resting on a specially prepared shelf which has been polished brilliant to get a special mirroring and refle...  

Do 2 Old Atmos & 2 Old Ikepod = 1 New Atmos Newsome?

 
By: cazalea : April 17th, 2010-17:55
I can't match your Atmos, but I can bring some cookies to share while we compare! Cheers Cazalea...  

Sometimes the newer expression wins some other times the older versions win

 
By: PoyFR : April 16th, 2010-12:58
Atmos are a perfect sample of simple science Right now I prefer the more modern versions. To me an Atmos remains an Atmos and they are fabulous to look at them so mysteriously functioning. Many thanks for your kind post. PoyFr

Now that's really great, POY.

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-16:20
Fantastic picture, my friend. This is the kind of photo which makes me really think about includeing a Newson in my collection. NOW, I'm JEALOUS! Best, Nicolas

You are wasting time and most of all missing out on it

 
By: PoyFR : April 17th, 2010-08:38
pleasurable moments. imo, one more on your wrist will not bring you that sort of escapes. Admiring it, really takes your mind away.

1680 "white"

 
By: nilomis : April 16th, 2010-05:39
My lonely and poor, by this forum standards, "white" 1680 (circa 1979): The wrist belongs, of course, to my granddaughter. Sort of a miracle that she stopped for the picture and, better, the watch survived the process. Cheers, Nilo...  

1680 White...

 
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : April 16th, 2010-08:25
...Is by no mean a low standard watch. I believe it is one of the really really nice ones. Doesnt have to be red to fit here :--) Congratulations Nilo on the watch and on your granddoughter Cheers Hans

Nilo, you're brave!

 
By: CaliforniaJed : April 16th, 2010-19:52
Love the 1680, which is certainly not "poor", but the wrist is infinitely more precious. Best, CaliforniaJed

LOL, Nilo.

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-22:59
Superb picture, and even nicer watch! When a 1690 has such a wonderful patina, I don't mind it is white instead or red. Best! Nicolas

Tchsss....

 
By: MiniCooper : April 16th, 2010-23:49
my friend.... I have been wearing one since last friday...... check who started last weeks wrist scan..... (thank you for your wishes too... ) cheers

long awaited new arrival..

 
By: mazizata : April 16th, 2010-08:10
my 2 year old son immediately named it "Robot Watch" and MCM became his instant favorite.. Soft spot for alarm watches can be inhereted genetically, JLC owners beware! joke aside, this is the watch that introduced JLC brand to me a few years ago. Before I...  

Nice one! Congrats!

 
By: dxboon : April 16th, 2010-08:16
I love the MC Memovox. It's a solid-feeling watch on the wrist. I've toyed with picking one up, but with the new dressier Memovox just having been released, there are now other options that must be weighed against this model. Still, I really love the watc... 

congrats

 
By: sancerre : April 16th, 2010-08:42
This was one of the first JLC's that caught my attention. Big congrats on the acquisition. --Sancerre

Love the crisp dial on this watch.

 
By: dxboon : April 16th, 2010-08:18
Great timepiece, Dan! You seem to be enjoying it -- as well you should! Cheers, Daos

Still a great watch......

 
By: MiniCooper : April 16th, 2010-12:01
and actually a better wristshot than last week.... the purple makes the dial warmer... cheers

thank you Sir ;0)

 
By: Tony A.H : April 16th, 2010-12:15
but it's still a long road for me to take nicer Photos. Cheers Tony

Picked one from service and got a new strap ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : April 16th, 2010-07:46
for another one, but the winner of the day is still what I had on my wrist this morning. HAGWE Oliver...  

Nice Oliver...

 
By: =RWK= : April 16th, 2010-11:23
You really should send me the other watch ;-) LOL! HAGWE, -- Richard.

changed my mind, changed my watch

 
By: cazalea : April 16th, 2010-08:23
Looks like work is going to be more work-like today, so no good wearing a large pristine watch. Time for something snug and sleek to fit under the long sleeves. Can one change one's mind regarding watch-wearing? Or watch-posting? Have a good weekend. Mike...  

Nice Ikepod, love it.

 
By: VMM : February 21st, 2013-04:23
I'll buy one like that to join the two Manatees, the Megapode and the Seaslug. I was lurking on the Platypus, but it never saw the light, a pity. Vte :)

nice watch...

 
By: marcD : April 17th, 2010-18:11
you brought out the big boy. It wears well on your wrist. Marc

sorries, my late entry for this Friday scan...

 
By: FanFrancisco : April 16th, 2010-09:36
... just got my vintage JLC Memovox back from servicing. it is now running very strong, alarm is so loud and can last for 20 seconds long. amazing indeed! have a nice weekend ahead and hope all of my friends in Europe are well despite of volcanic eruption...  

For those who have to travel, Stefan

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-23:09
This is a pure nightmare.... Planes are stuck on the ground till tomorrow, in France...And nothing is sure. Surrealistic. But, with a beauty like yours, we certainly feel better! Best, Nicolas

Still up in the air ...

 
By: bimbeano : April 16th, 2010-10:17
Every plane is down, but it seems mine doesn't want to come down ... Cheers from the Bim (in trouble) .... ....  

Y'all have a great Weekend!!!!

 
By: big daddy : April 16th, 2010-10:18
Ladies and Gentlemen, I thought I would wear something a little dressier today other than my normal sportier offerings!...  

I love it more and more, Jed...

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-16:45
Funny that I completely under estimated this watch! Posts and pics like yours make me totally re discover this Beauty. Best, Nicolas

Aren't we missing a "moonwatch" this Friday??

 
By: nikolaj : April 16th, 2010-11:40
Here's mine: Soory, the photo quality does not at all live up to the standard this Friday - but it is a pretty darn difficult angle to shoot yourself... HAGWE! Nikolaj (stranded in Delhi due to ash clouds)...  

nice shot Nikolaj and interesting...

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-11:51
nice shot Nikolaj and interesting bracelet to put on a speedy. can we have some more pics of it to see how it suits please. best Graham

It's actually an IWC Fliegerchrono

 
By: nikolaj : April 16th, 2010-12:39
Hi Graham, The moon was only referring to the hairstyle (or lack of same ) I'm sure you know the watch but here's another and slightly more clear shot (still cell phone though): best Nikolaj...  

you got me there Nikolaj...

 
By: G99 : April 16th, 2010-12:47
you got me there Nikolaj :) i'm not very aux fait with IWC's which is why i didnt recognise it at first. best Graham

Well Graham, you're excused...

 
By: nikolaj : April 16th, 2010-12:52
It was a rather bad pic and both are black dial chronos afterall It's a very comfortable bracelet, but wouldn't fit a Speedy. Nikolaj

Great background for the T-bird on a Jubilee . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 17th, 2010-12:04
. . . with the contrast between the diagonal weave of the rattan and the symmetrical layout of the links . . . best regards, Art

thanks Art.....

 
By: marcD : April 17th, 2010-18:06
I had put it away for a while and decided it was time to bring it out again.

Classic Panerai PAM 190

 
By: Bill : April 16th, 2010-19:32
All stock. The only one I kept on the original strap. HAGWE Bill...  

Sterile Weekend...:)))

 
By: E.J. : April 16th, 2010-23:51
Just received yesterday.... pure pleasure! Benrus Sterile now at home... HAGWEE Emilio...  

Wow, Hermano!

 
By: amanico : April 16th, 2010-23:58
What a catch! I received your SMS yesterday night, and was really impatient to see your picture! Huge congrats, Emilio. Best, Nicolas

Thanks, Hermano!

 
By: E.J. : April 17th, 2010-00:05
I was really impatient for receive it... a really loooooooong week waiting it! And I was so happy that I send you a quick SMS... you were the first one knowing my new baby I have a review about these Sterile watches... hope post it today! Un fuerte abrazo... 

a beautiful example of a...

 
By: G99 : April 17th, 2010-04:01
a beautiful example of a Benrus you have there Emilio. enjoy it best Graham

Thanks Graham!

 
By: E.J. : April 17th, 2010-05:04
Certanlly, this specimen is in quite perfect condition. An impressive watch, hermano! HAGWEE, my friend Emilio

Art, with this watch you feel a really attractive love...

 
By: E.J. : April 17th, 2010-16:37
As you said, its uncommonly handsome. A really nice and awesome watch. You would must add this MK II into your collection, or a vintage Benrus Type I or II. Its a really impressive hunt. thanks for your kind words, Arturo HAGWEE Emilio

Thanks, amigo mio!

 
By: E.J. : April 17th, 2010-23:42
Bill, I promisse be quiet for a time.... HAGWEE, my friend Emilio

very nice Glycine. i had...

 
By: G99 : April 17th, 2010-04:03
very nice Glycine. i had the original 60's model and have a liking for the new bigger version like yours. so many i like and so little to buy with:)) best Graham

oops sorry, i just assumed...

 
By: G99 : April 17th, 2010-08:25
oops sorry, i just assumed it was the 46mm model, but they do a 38mm as well dont they. the vintage model was about 36mm if memory serves me correct. best G