For the hot and humid dog days of summer...

Sep 03, 2023,17:47 PM
 

I submit my RADO.

It is a DiaStar DiaMaster Diver.
What makes it a good choice?

Waterproof - As it’s a Diver with a screw-down crown.

Rugged - Because it is a Quartz movement.

Accurate - Again, a Quartz movement.

Scratchproof - It’s made of Tungsten Carbide, including the bracelet.

Unique - I have never seen another one anywhere in the wild.

Distinctive - You can see it shine in the summer sun like a mirror.

Low Maintenance - Since the lithium 2032 battery lasts about 8 years.

Inexpensive - When compared to my other watches.

Worry Free - Just jump in the shower with it after a day at the beach.

 

After about 30 years of use, there are no scratches visible with the naked eye. 

It takes a loupe to detect any kind of wear.












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WristScan - Now Live !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-12:39
Hello dear friends ! We are now live for WristScan and our theme is all about “August Vibes” and in particular the watches that you have enjoyed this month. Think of it as a retrospective ! Some watches just seem perfectly suited to different times of the...  

August was a very warm & humid month here in the tropics

 
 By: NT931 : September 1st, 2023-12:48
So fewer watches on straps, and it's on to watches on bracelets... And time spent cooling off in airconditioned cafes with a hojicha latte, reading books about horology. Dr Struthers' book is a very enjoyable read! Highly recommended. ...  

Welcome dear NT …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-12:52
I have a particular love for your Tudor and finding them in this condition isn’t easy these days. Give me a nice chronograph with an aluminium bezel any day ! How long have you had this one ?

Thank you! I've had it for 18 months...

 
 By: NT931 : September 1st, 2023-14:28
... bought it from a Tudor fan, full set. He was such a fan that he named his son 'Tudor' !!

Great Tudor Big Block you share here dear NT! Not usual to see it with a Jubilee which adds a beautiful different looks to it.

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-14:43
I was lucky to find one in almost NOS condition early this year. A superb watch. I have ordered a copy of Dr. Struthers´s book but haven´t received it yet. Promises to be very interesting and you confirm that. Have a nice weekend! Best, Abel PS: my Big Bl...  

Let’s get the weekend started ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-12:49
Three very different watches to give a flavour if my choices during the last week of August… The ever faithful Seamaster, never out of place… Something under the radar and quite a conversation starter … No introduction needed ;-) … Show us what’s given yo...  

Thank you hs 🙏

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-17:13

Love all 3 Capn !

 
 By: Wachnut : September 3rd, 2023-06:19
But the Dumoreau is really exciting . I recently got an email saying they are down to the last 8 pieces of the Salmon version you have and am thinking of biting - how has your experience with it been if I may ask ? I believe another blue dial version was ... 

Hi Watchnut …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-15:07
My experience with Dumoreau has been excellent and I would hesitate to recommend one. I have been considering adding the blue version…. I still like the salmon version 🤔

Thanks Capn

 
 By: Wachnut : September 3rd, 2023-15:56
I’ll probably go for the Salmon . And look forward to seeing your upcoming blue version soon 😊

The main August characters were the Tissot Sideral and the Mc2 Saint Barth swimsuits.

 
 By: aWtchslvr : September 1st, 2023-13:01
Happy end of summer to everyone. ...  

Hello aWtchslvr …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-14:12
Good see you enjoying your Tissot in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Perfect colour pairing 👏👏👏 Is this a new watch for your collection ?

It certainly looks a perfect companion for beach life

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-16:59
May I ask where the idyllic beach shot was taken ? Thank you for joining us this weekend.

Lots of white shirts and ties

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 1st, 2023-13:56
During August I have had the pleasure of many work days with white shirt - tie - suit This picture from the last day of August, yesterday and for ones not wearing a dress watch but a nice Dynamic PS I didn’t adjust date and weekday.. HAGWE Hans ...  

Very cool Hans ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-14:15
Your Omega Dynamic is a superb vintage piece and very stylish. I would love to own one ! Do you wear it often ?

Not often enough

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 1st, 2023-17:08
Probably only second time in 2023… who said top many watches…! I also have this one I use a little more often The Dynamic sit so nicely on the wrist Best Hans ...  

Very nice !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-17:15
It’s no easy finding one with a good bracelet.

Thankyou so much u

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 2nd, 2023-16:05
And the bracelet - being +50 years old sits perfectly Best Hans

Nicely from 1972

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 1st, 2023-17:08

Dear Capitan, thank you for this weekend vibe. August definitely reminds us that kids have to back to school and vacation time isnsoon over. Hence we always try to catch up,enjoy sun, football and water.

 
 By: Ajas : September 1st, 2023-14:05
Here are our shots for this weekend! Last days of August , just before school starts you ... Send your kids to fish for breakfast.. Aand afterwards send them for hike to find berries .. While wife and I enjoy last days of freedom ( kind reminder: before s...  

Wow, Ajas …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-14:19
Thank you for sharing this stunning location with us and I hope you are still enjoying this little slice of paradise 🍹 Your Panerai wrist shot is superb 👏👏👏 Best regards Captain

Thank you very much Capitan. Tonight we have monsoon coming.

 
 By: Ajas : September 1st, 2023-14:25
Still kids , wife and I enjoy game of Duo before life will catch on is Monday. In meantime we all enjoy this weekend WatchProSite entries ! We all looking forward to seeing excellent August entries!!! ...  

Thank you Ajas …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-16:44
My best regards to you and your family.

Beautiful place to enjoy your vacations with family Ajas! Looks like a true Paradise. You can´t go wrong with a Panerai on your wrist. Great choice!

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-15:02
Superb shots to share this awesome place. Have a safe trip back home and enjoy your weekend Ajas. Best cordial regards, Abel

Hmmhh.. Let me see, how to play this time..

 
 By: hs111 : September 1st, 2023-15:02
😉😉 Team, – Yes the summer here was pretty intense, heat waves but also several days of heavy rains. Although some of you may have seen one or the other picture previously, I decided to „ compile“ some shots, which to Humble Me were pretty „representative“...  

August pleasures …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-16:51
Hello dear hs ! Tremendous collection of watches you have been enjoying during August and the summer. I have also been experiencing the strange weather pattern that has been going on. Summer one minute and rain the next ! Many excellent photos perfectly c... 

A superb row of great photographs with great watches

 
 By: hora12reborn : September 1st, 2023-21:53
in beautiful surroundings.

Hello dear friend HS! I´m glad to know you have been enjoying your holidays in August and in such a wonderful place and watch choices. Combining the pleasure of having both mountain and lake views...

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-14:33
... offers a most relaxing ambience to enjoy vacation days. You have chosen some great timepieces which include some of my own favorites: the DSA US version, the blue dial Bronzo Panerai, your fantastic No Rad FF and both vintage and modern GMT Rolex whic... 

Hello, dear friend in kind return !.. Thx so much for your as always so friendly comments ! 😊😊

 
 By: hs111 : September 2nd, 2023-16:55
Indeed, you meanwhile know my stables very well but I am glad you again liked some of the shots & watches,, whereby we share several tic–tacs. – I have also been enjoying your own submissions really a lot ! Thank you, & have a great remaining WE &... 

You are welcome my dear friend!! It’s always so enjoyable…

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-20:39
… to view and commenting your posts and keep sharing some particular pieces in our respective collections. Twin horological souls! 😉 Keep enjoying and loving your superb collection! Cheers! Abel

Well…

 
 By: Alfihar : September 1st, 2023-16:28
A good friend, a watch and what a watch (From an innovativeJLC era) ! Not forgetting an Hermitage and some (French) cheese… Best Ø ...  

What more do you need in life ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 1st, 2023-16:55
Hello and welcome Alfihar, Your photo makes for a delicious combination of pleasures. Please post a wrist shot if you have the opportunity as your JLC looks great 👍 Best regards Captain

Great minute repeater.

 
 By: hora12reborn : September 1st, 2023-21:49

Hello dear Captain! Great to have you hosting and with…

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 1st, 2023-23:39
… a very attractive theme which will bring many great and interesting entries. You start with three superb choices. The Dumoreau has such a lovely salmon/rose dial! Charming watch. I love your JB Omega/DB5 shot!! Superb! And of course no introduction is n...  

Wow !.. What a nice line-up - you did it again !!

 
 By: hs111 : September 2nd, 2023-08:23
I liked all your shots, but specifically my absolute fav is the VC Chrono in your first pic ! - What a fine watch ! Next and not really less favorable is your PP yearly calendar; great choice with the intense red strap ! - Chapeau !! And this Omega Ultra ... 

Hello dear friend HS. I appreciate so much your always so kind viewing and commenting my choices. It is true that needing to wear long sleeves in our Winter Season has the advantage...

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-14:16
... of letting me wearing some watches which I don´t date to wear openly during Summer considering the very unsafe conditions in my city. Agree with you that the VC Cornes de Vache is a superb watch. It is the steel case version and its dial has a chamale... 

Hello dear friend ….

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 2nd, 2023-14:34
Thank you for your kind words. Firstly, congratulations on receiving your Ultra Deep, a tremendous watch. The light catching the dial of the Aquanaut is a particularly impressive wrist shot and I love the straps on your Tudor. I hope you and your family h... 

Hello dear Captain! My pleasure to comment your shots. Thank you for your greetings on my UD. Agree it is a tremendous watch.

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-15:14
I´m glad you liked my Aquanaut shot and Tudor straps. They are very comfortable and a nice variant to have to the original ones which are very nice too. Thank you for your weekend good wishes. Same to you my dear friend. Best cordial regards, Abel

These are the watches that had the most wrist time the last few weeks

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : September 2nd, 2023-06:45
Thanks for hosting this weeks Wrist Scan dear Captain. 🤗 ...  

Hello Watchonthewrists …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 2nd, 2023-14:38
Fabulous choices for August and I absolutely live the textures on the dial and hands of your CVDK. Have you had this one for long ?

Congratulations …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-13:06
Definitely a good choice 👍

Dear Cpt, these 2 during August

 
 By: S F : September 2nd, 2023-13:39
Weather was too warm...chilling indoor was the better option....😁 ...  

Cool choices S F …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 2nd, 2023-14:41
The Tudor “bronze” is a personal favourite and your AS is a cool looking watch., good strap choice ! Best regards Captain

August was mainly devoted to vintage . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 2nd, 2023-15:14
. . . on my wrist. The Ultra Deep, too, . . . . . . but this photo was taken in July. A new pool cue entered my collection last month as well . . . . . . made with a redheart forearm and butt with a Honduran rosewood burl handle, and fitted with Pernambuc...  

Hi Art …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 2nd, 2023-16:06
Looks like you enjoyed a vintage August ! Great selection of watches and your Ultra Deep looks very good. As for your new pool cue, is awesome 😎 Best regards Captain

Still need a snooker cue, though! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 2nd, 2023-16:53
. . . the US Snooker Championship is on right now . . . . . . and I just may go to watch in person. Not the same level of play as the Crucible, needless to say ;-) . . .

You had an vintage devoted August dear Art!

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 2nd, 2023-21:14
Only your new Ultra Deep was the exception. It deserved some wrist time of course! Congrats on your new cue. It’s fantastic how the maker combines different woods for an awesome overall look. As I’m not familiar with pool and snooker I was surprised to le... 

Visited a friend yesterday, staying home today during the day . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 3rd, 2023-17:08
. . . so I'll miss viewing the tournament in person, but watching snippets here and there. Might be meeting up with a former colleague tonight, and shooting pool with my pals tomorrow on our observed Labor Day holiday. Hope your weekend is as pleasant, Ab... 

Ahh! Thank you for telling my dear Art. Looks like a pleasant Saturday with a good friend, even if you couldn´t view the Tournament in person. And a nice Sunday too.

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 3rd, 2023-22:13
Happy Labor Day tomorrow. I wish you´ll enjoy it so much. It was a relaxed weekend for me, staying at home as the Winter weather has been cold and rainy and inviting to be inside. A big Hug for you my dear friend. Best, Abel

Making the most of the late summer sunshine

 
 By: 111forza : September 2nd, 2023-19:27
With a cool beer and a Ming 😎 ...  

Superb shot in the sunshine …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-09:09
Hello Forza, thank you for joining us with your Ming. It’s a watch we don’t see often on WristScan and yours looks very nice. Best regards Captain

Thanks captain 👍

 
 By: 111forza : September 3rd, 2023-21:19

Cheers mate 🍻

 
 By: 111forza : September 3rd, 2023-21:20

Plastic!

 
 By: jml_watches : September 3rd, 2023-00:17
Hi Seem to had a very relaxed attitude to watches this summer - some days taking it off as soon as it desk. Still WFH - new role & no space, sometimes it's nice not being important Pretty much informal , fun and plastic! The EMAS diver now showing its age...  

Plastic Fantastic ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-09:12
Nice theme for your choice of watches being shown this weekend JML. The EMAS diver has a cult following as a summer watch especially in Italy for some reason. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Best regards Captain

August was pretty casual !

 
 By: Wachnut : September 3rd, 2023-06:14
Hello Capn , it’s that time of the year …. When one doesn’t feel like strapping on anything too formal or serious ! Hence it was a couple of Meca Quartz , and a couple of other casual watches for me , even at work ! 🙂 First the Mecas … Followed by the cas...  

Welcome Watchnut …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-09:17
Good to have you with us this weekend ! Your choices make good sense for the summer and shows that fun isn’t relative to the luxury brands. The Mecas you have look good and I especially like the first one on your photo. Best regards Captain

Thanks Capn !

 
 By: Wachnut : September 3rd, 2023-15:59
Yes , I do like the bronze on green effect of the Tecnotempo meca as well !

Here are some of mine…

 
 By: KMII : September 3rd, 2023-11:30
August was the month of the move. Now we’re far away from being sorted but at least slowly I am getting access to more of my watches. So here’s a couple: ...  

Hello dear KM ….

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-12:45
Good to hear you are able to enjoy more of your watches. I really like the static shot of Mickey ! Best regards Captain

Dear Captain, August has been a special month for me from a watch perspective because for the past 4-5 month prior to this I almost did not wear any of my watch having a strong case of horofatigue!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 3rd, 2023-11:51
While I still wear my Apple Watch quite a bit for training and sleep tracking, thankfully in August I snapped out of it and started to wear my watches again. It also helped that I got a few new addition during this month and a few more on the way! As you ...  

Hello dear friend ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-12:47
Thank you for joining us today. I absolutely love the shot if your Cartier, pure class. Best regards Captain

Thank you kindly 🙏

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 3rd, 2023-14:17

My pleasure 👍

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2023-14:29

For the hot and humid dog days of summer...

 
 By: HighEndOne : September 3rd, 2023-17:47
I submit my RADO. It is a DiaStar DiaMaster Diver. What makes it a good choice? Waterproof - As it’s a Diver with a screw-down crown. Rugged - Because it is a Quartz movement. Accurate - Again, a Quartz movement. Scratchproof - It’s made of Tungsten Carbi...