WristScan

Great Wristscan this week, with some really old and rare watches coming out to show. Also some great stories and history of how they came to be in collections and loved pieces. For the judges this week we have 2 regulars and one newbie, so please be gentl...  

Thank you Magnus for judging this week and here are his results: That was a cruel exercise with all these wonderful specimens running for the crown. My Selection goes: First Place - ‘Alain2701’’s Minerva 13-20CH, for its sheer beauty and the excellent ena...  

Alain's Minerva represents more than age, it's from a critical period when the market started shifting from traditional pocket watches to wristwatches as we know them. This piece perfectly captures that pivitol moment in history. The strap, the case, even... 

Best wishes Alkiro

To everyone who entered, thank you all for taking part as we truly have a passionate community and I love looking at all those amazing pics and being left stunned

Congrats to everyone for their vintage beauties!

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... I appreciate receiving an special mention too! Have a great week friends! Cheers! Abel

Thanks for judging ! A very nice watch indeed.. And its marvelous 13-20CH caliber ... ...  

Rogi's Glashutte takes takes it this week. This survivor exudes the style and craftsmanship that draws us all to the art of watchmaking. I've no doubt, all the battle scars are honest and well earned. Regardless of your taste in watches, this one commands...  

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Congrats to Rogi and many thanks Todd

Very happy for you

Best wishes Alkiro

This piece falls into my love of history and it's fortunate we have the opportunity to mix tastes in the collection just love the history from this piece, I wish some of these pieces could talk and tell us their stories. Also big congrats to Alkiro, what ...  

... my friend Alkiro for his special mention too! Have a great week! Abel

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Certainly a fascinating wrist scan theme

And of course all the participants for all the shown diversity of watches and stories

First of all congrats to all judges, winners, runners up, and participants. It has been a fantastic Wristcan because the theme was fantastic, thank you for that Andrew. I would have been delighted to participate as I was inspired by the theme but it took ... 

. . . for effort above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you, Mike. This place is special because of folks like you who care enough to make the effort. A lesson for us all, in one way or another. Art ...  

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... same for the watch with tha added great value of its provenance! All the best Mike! Cheers! Abel

Dear Friends, to be a judge in a competition like this is an honor for me. But this decision was a tough one. So many different beautiful watches of all ages in very nice pictures...! But finally here´s my choice: My first price goes to: Alain 2701 and hi...  

... to all you guys!! I also like to look with much interest the different markings left by watchmakers inside the back of watches after making a service or repair. They mark the history of the watch and give much intrigue and speculation and many thought... 

and thank you for spending the time to judge. It is not Sascha's fault by the way for the late decision but problems with our PM system! Cheers Andrew

. . . was too subtle.

. . . under Washington? Gotta be careful these days ;-) . . .

Many, many great photos.