And the Watch of the Week Is....

Jan 28, 2018,12:19 PM
 

I want you ll to know how difficult it was to keep an open mind. I was raised around Corvettes and Harley-Davidson. In the American culture, you're either Ford, Chevy or MOPAR. It's not acceptible to split your allegiance. As such, I was raised to love Corvettes, hate Fords but respct MOPAR.

That's why it was difficult for 2 of my 3 favorites this week were actually Mustangs. (Forgive me Father). Even with some beautiful Corvette photos this week, the Mustangs really stood out. So without further ado....

Second runner up goes to Watchonthewrist for his beautiful pairing of a Ford Mustang and his Urwerk, two incredible machines, forged from the same ingot. Great match!



First runner up is Abel with his Panerai / Mustang combo. I love the story and can certainly relate because in the American culture, muscle cars are something that like watches, are shared and passsed from one generation to the next. I too am working on restoring a muscle car, my 1970 Corvette that I expect to pass down to my son, as my father passed it to me. 



And finally, Watch of the Week goes to Nomadgile's Zodiac, and with good reason. The SuperBird goes without saying. It is the grail of many a muscle car aficionados. I remember seeing them as a kid, and as an adult, they are even more awe inspiring.

As for the Zodiac? It is a muscle car on the wrist. Few people realize how much of a workhorse the Zodiac was during Viet Nam. This is a watch of legend and lore among the military ranks. As an Army officer of 35 years, I can tell you that stories are passed down to this very day about Zodiacs purchased and worn in combat. Rolex seems to get all the glory, but I'm here to tell you, Zodiacs did the heavy lifting. And for that reason, Zodiac earns the title of Watch of the Week. 





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Ok, Judges Todd, CC, and Vicente - let's . . .

 
 By: Dr No : January 28th, 2018-11:07
. . . roll! Please post your verdicts for WotW, Static, and Wrist Scan here. And, as promised, photos of a very special hot rod and Purist. Judges at the Pomona Roadster show are judging fourteen rods for Best of Show at this very moment, and Bill's is on...  

It is an amazing build, easy to see on pictures alone.

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : January 28th, 2018-11:15
Toi toi toi Bill! 🀞🏻

Go Bill go!!!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 28th, 2018-11:22
Fingers crossed! Cheers D

And the Watch of the Week Is....

 
 By: JToddH : January 28th, 2018-12:19
I want you ll to know how difficult it was to keep an open mind. I was raised around Corvettes and Harley-Davidson. In the American culture, you're either Ford, Chevy or MOPAR. It's not acceptible to split your allegiance. As such, I was raised to love Co...  

Great verdict! Congrats Giles

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 28th, 2018-12:38
Cheers D

Thanks, Todd! And what a verdict, tying in . . .

 
 By: Dr No : January 28th, 2018-12:44
. . . muscle cars with a muscle watch. Way cool . . .

Great choices, Todd.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 28th, 2018-13:28
Congratulations, Giles.

Thanks JtoddH πŸ™πŸ» 3e place is fine for me πŸ€—

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 28th, 2018-14:32
Huge congrats to Nomadgile , well deserved πŸ‘ŒπŸ» .

Wow! WotW!! Thank you Todd!!!

 
 By: nomadgiles : January 28th, 2018-15:41
And thanks for all the kind messages, plus big congrats to all others taking the mentions, honours and podiums this weeks WS. Rather like the new name given for this well traveled Zodiac β€˜Muscle Watch’ - all I need now is the muscle car πŸ˜‰ Finally, big tha... 

Congratulations Winners

 
 By: Gelato Monster : January 28th, 2018-16:10
Awesome Zodiac Giles Beautiful Marina Militare Abel Striking Urwerk Watchonthewrist

Static photo verdict!

 
 By: crown comfort : January 28th, 2018-12:55
Ok, this week it was actually not difficult to judge ... most submissions were wristshots and I can almost honour all static shot submissions Let's start with a special mention of Baron for digging out that superb maroon fastback Mustang. Next honourable ...  

I'm glad you got mention!

 
 By: JToddH : January 28th, 2018-16:14
Yours was actually one of my favorites because of the vintage theme that perfectly tied your watch and car. I guess I was a bit literal in looking for American muscle cars, but again, yours was an exceptional pairing and superb photo. Congrats!

I didn't see any bias!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 28th, 2018-13:29
Good choices, CC. And congrats to Mr. Blue.

Congrats dear Blomman πŸ‘πŸΌ well deserved πŸ™πŸ»πŸ€—

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 28th, 2018-14:34
Thanks CC , great verdict πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Great verdict CC - big congrats to Mr Blue, Mr Green, Nico & the Baron

 
 By: nomadgiles : January 28th, 2018-15:48
sounds like a Tarantino movie - you should all be in that Mustang on the way to Basel ;-) Cheers, Giles.

Beautiful & Thank you

 
 By: Gelato Monster : January 28th, 2018-16:15
Gorgeous composition and Gorgeous watch Blomman Desirable GO Nico Green Envious Green Lantern Deep Diver Ares501 Perfect tone for Reverso Rouge Baron

Thank you for the honour!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : January 29th, 2018-01:17
And congrats to Bill for a super cool car and to all the winners! See you all next week! Best Blomman

Those are some great photos, Art.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 28th, 2018-13:22
Go Bill!

Wrist Scan award goes to.........

 
 By: VMM : January 28th, 2018-14:25
..........Akiro and his beautiful FPJ CB. I think his picture has many ingredients to be the winner: The beautiful dial of the FPJ, blue skies, snowy mountains, the Jet d'Eau, and a flying seagull Sorry for the delay guys, but it took me a while to figure...  

Great verdict VMM πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 28th, 2018-14:36
Huge Congrats Alkiro πŸ‘πŸΌ. ( still the 🀴🏻 of WS

Many thanks my friend πŸ˜‰

 
 By: Alkiro1 : January 28th, 2018-15:03
Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you very much Vte πŸ™

 
 By: Alkiro1 : January 28th, 2018-15:02
Best wishes Alkiro

Contatulations Alkiro! And well done Vte.

 
 By: nomadgiles : January 28th, 2018-15:50
All the best, Giles.

Thank you Giles

 
 By: Alkiro1 : January 28th, 2018-15:55
Best wishes Alkiro

Congratulation Alkiro

 
 By: Gelato Monster : January 28th, 2018-16:06
Beautiful

Thanks a lot

 
 By: Alkiro1 : January 28th, 2018-16:08
Best wishes Alkiro

Congrats, Alkiro! [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 28th, 2018-18:36

Merci Mike

 
 By: Alkiro1 : January 29th, 2018-00:05
Best wishes Alkiro

Wish the best for Bill

 
 By: Gelato Monster : January 28th, 2018-16:05
awesome machine

Bill's car wasn't ultimately selected for Best in Show, but . . .

 
 By: Dr No : January 28th, 2018-18:57
. . . he did get the Best Chassis Detail award. I saw the chassis after it was finished but before the body was installed, and have to hand it to the judges for recognizing the amazing effort put into it. Art

Thanks Art for sharing this with our car buddy nuts.

 
 By: Bill : January 28th, 2018-23:03
Basically several thousand cars compete at the super bowl like event for hundreds of awards. There is a select class of a 12 cars that compete in the elite class of America's most beautiful Roadster. This is pre 1937 roadsters. The presentation is the las...  

Simply sublime!

 
 By: KMII : January 29th, 2018-00:28
And huge congrats, Bill!

Bravo, Bill! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 29th, 2018-00:36

Truly impressive! Thanks for sharing Bill

 
 By: Alkiro1 : January 29th, 2018-00:39
Best wishes Alkiro

Amazing!!! [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 29th, 2018-03:56

Congratulations!

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : January 29th, 2018-04:51
Are you now going to a victory burnout with it?? Please do share pics of it )

Outstanding job, congratulations.

 
 By: VMM : January 29th, 2018-06:59
Love the photo of the interior too. Since I discovered some American TV shows where we europeans can have a small glimpse of what it's being made in the US, I have enjoyed a lot watching all the episodes I have found. The level of customization some peopl...