Your shiny chrome machinery almost makes me want to drink coffee

May 10, 2014,14:29 PM
 

it reminds me of a car I saw recently!










(You've gotta love low-riders.)  Chrome i's very very cool.

Thanks for sharing about those Italian magical machines.

Cazalea

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May 9, 2014: Are you a Coffee or a Tea person?!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 8th, 2014-09:30
So, let's have it folks! Are you a Coffee or Tea person?! Or are you like a Reverso: flipping both sides...? HAGWE, everybody! Blomman...  

More Tea than Coffee...

 
By: amanico : May 8th, 2014-09:40
But I have nothing against a good coffee... If you see what I mean... ;) HAGWE. Nicolas ...  

I see what you mean, Nicolas! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 8th, 2014-09:53
And you are correct - why choose when you can have both! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman

That pic with the AP.. Is one of my 3 Favs of your coffee-pics !.. ;)

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-08:04
this one with the shiny AP, with reflections from the cup is jyst superb ! .. the other remaining two are : - the red Reverso with the red handle of the cup - and (my personal Kudos from these three goes to) the Vintage Reverso/central second in Puazza S.... 

I'll forgive you that :)

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-11:01
because that coffee cup AP RO Jumbo series C :) shot is so good that it hurts Best my friend

Stunning!

 
By: Le Monde Edmond : May 8th, 2014-09:55
Definately only coffee for me please. However when it comes to watches I am open to other colors than just coffee ;) Beautiful original Reverso you have there. My reverso says hello to yours! They were probably born around the same time. best Edmond ...  

Camera

 
By: Le Monde Edmond : May 8th, 2014-13:09
Nicolas- my friend took the picture. I am clueless with cameras ;)

Nice one! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 8th, 2014-10:26
Thank you, Edmond - Yours looks great! :) I would say that mine is a couple of years older due to the JLC/sub second on yours. Mine is the first generation, Tavannes movement inside. Best Blomman

Interesting

 
By: Le Monde Edmond : May 8th, 2014-11:53
I learn something new everyday. So the very early reverso had only reverso written. The second generation carried the JLC signature or just Le Coultre? Thank you! Best Edmond

Tea or coffee?

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 8th, 2014-10:35
Well, actually, BOTH! I replaced the word "or" with "and" and like what happens!! To be fair, I enjoy coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon. Sumatran coffee ... for choice, and yes, I heve become a little picky! On tea, I love Oolong. But then, n...  

Black and white...

 
By: S.D.Quella : May 8th, 2014-23:05
(...or green, for that matter. :) The third small cup of coffee already this morning... HAGWE! S. ...  

A delightful 'shot' -

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-15:14
- both coffee and watch. Love the case shape, dial and hands on the Longines. Andrew

Coffee is the obsession

 
By: AndrewD : May 8th, 2014-13:51
But tea is a beverage to fill in the in-between moments. Like mechanical horology to savour versus quartz time displays all around me. Matching crema ... ...  

The dial is mine but ...

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-14:58
... I can't claim the rosetta. Snap taken in a cafe. But who could resist the combination of that YG dial and crema? Yours in coffee heaven / madness, Andrew

Like Jim Jarmusch flick

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 8th, 2014-14:08
Coffee & Cigarettes Sometimes coffee and ice tea ;) sometimes even without coffee :) :) and sometimes life throws in olives & peanuts :) Tea only when I'm ill and then with Rum :) HAGWE all ...  

Coffe & cigars matching made in heaven :)

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-05:17
It is one of best complementing flavors Perfect replenishment of tastes It works great with hot cocoa & chocolate as well Of course would it be coffee, cocoa or chocolate with cigar depends on the blend of Havana chosen for occasion.... Yummmm I'll ha... 

Live it up

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-10:32
together is the best way around Thank you dear friend for kind observations Cordially yours Damjan

How long do ...

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-04:46
... the dried tea leaves last, Mike? Any special storage conditions required? Great photo. Andrew

They last for years

 
By: cazalea : May 9th, 2014-12:43
Kept in a cool dry place. The tea I most often drink comes vacuum sealed in 50, 100 or 500g packets, straight from a trader in Darjeeling. Once the packets are opened, I keep the tea in the metal tins you see here, which have fairly good o-ring seals. Tho...  

Are there vintage teas?

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-14:54
Perhaps this is for a broader discussion on TimeOut, but is there a single tea crop each year and are there discernible vintage differences? Or perhaps growing conditions do not have such a dramatic effect as they do on grapes for wine? And does the age o... 

Purists

 
By: Spellbound : May 8th, 2014-17:41
A coffee purist would balk at Starbucks, but this is the Pike Place Special Reserve blend, only available for purchase at the original store in Seattle. Warmest, Dean ...  

Never had it...

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 9th, 2014-10:29
But if I ever go to Seattle, I will make sure to try! :) HAGWE Blomman

I don't drink tea or coffee.....

 
By: 4Js : May 8th, 2014-18:29
But I love watches and clothes coordinated Had this combo today. Thought the colors came out good Hagwe all Joe ...  

Colours match beutifully, but how does the anatomy go?

 
By: anaesdoc : May 9th, 2014-01:55
Hi Joe, as a doctor (:-)) I was wondering how to figure out your anatomy. On the left side of your photograph I can spot the cuff of your shirt and your watch - so it should be your left hand that is displayed. But where does the fabric on the right side ... 

Looks like a tie..

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-02:13
placed over top of palm of the hand so right hand is free to take shots but effect is cool as it looks like you don't have anything to press the shutter with except maybe nose or tongue :) Cheers D

It was quite a trick

 
By: 4Js : May 9th, 2014-04:01
Considering I was in the car and the traffic line was infinite. I humored myself with my watch. The lighting was really good. I just placed my tie over my left hand. I really wanted to add the cuff links too, but that required another hand! Your message t... 

Serious about coffee...

 
By: jporos : May 8th, 2014-20:58
Start with the chrome peacock, La Pavoni Europiccola grind with the Zassenhaus... tamp and extract manually... and hopefully a beautiful espresso arrives (the beans are key). HAGWE! ...  

Wonderful espresso maker

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-04:37
Love the LaPavoni. Lever machines are the best way to control every aspect of the preinfusion and extraction. I used a LaPavoni Professional for many years but mostly use the ECM Giotto for consistency these days. But there was nothing like pulling that f...  

Sometimes I think ...

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-15:08
... I am not Purist enough! And your post highlighted that again. The lever machines are the best way to feast with the coffee gods. You have control over everything (grind, tamp and extraction including preinfusion, pressure and time) and there is only y... 

As in high end HiFi, it is a very personal pursuit

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-15:11
And the machines are a part of that. Thermo-mechanically precise and form often follows function. Just as we like with watches. Andrew

La macchina di Pavoni - the goddess under the Coffee- makers.. THAT is serious, indeed !..

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-09:51
.. Am sure, the coffee is splendid, as well.. :) - like the metaphor Pavoni with your lovely Tudor - two very nice tools yet beautiful as well !.. Best for your WE ! hs

Your shiny chrome machinery almost makes me want to drink coffee

 
By: cazalea : May 10th, 2014-14:29
it reminds me of a car I saw recently! (You've gotta love low-riders.) Chrome i's very very cool. Thanks for sharing about those Italian magical machines. Cazalea ...  

A '61 hybrid? . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 10th, 2014-18:52
. . . geez, that's rarer than the '63 split-window 'Vette I saw a few hours ago!

Ah, a . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-08:35
. . . true Purist! Tea sipped as it was meant to be savored . . .

Any questions?

 
By: anaesdoc : May 9th, 2014-02:47
Although I do not mind a very milky and very light coffee which most coffee addicts will not be willing to call coffee at all, I have been socialized with tea. Not necessarily at 5 o´clock, but in the morning and in the afternoon. If accompanied by a bisc...  

Had to look up "builder's tea" . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-09:11
. . . as I've never heard of it before, Graham. Every so often, I'll prepare a batch of sun tea. Iced may not be popular anywhere else, but here in the States, my take is that most tea is consumed cold.

ah builders tea is a...

 
By: G99 : May 9th, 2014-09:23
ah builders tea is a tea bag in a mug. hot water, milk. stir it around until its the right colour and bingo, a mug of tea. G

Art, a builder tea

 
By: cazalea : May 10th, 2014-14:51
is what a guy like this drinks while he is billing you to make a car like this one that can get dirty as this after which you need another cup. If you like the tea the color of my car, you ask the server (your mate) for "white" tea ...  

IWC and Chinese Tea

 
By: Spellbound : May 9th, 2014-03:50
Although I do require a number of cups of coffee throughout the day, I must say I do have a penchant for relaxing with some Chinese tea. Some of my collection of tea pots from artisans around China and Japan. Warmest, Dean ...  

What a revelation !.. These tea- pots are fascinating beauties.. The watch is blending in

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-11:16
.. these are indeed pieces of art ; if a small Q may be allowed : - are they from different places and/ or different times ? A very nice series, and I really enjoyed the pictures ! - as well as the cherry on the cake, this fine IWC ! Best, hs

Thankyou Sir

 
By: Spellbound : May 9th, 2014-15:58
Yes, each one was acquired in the region the artist works, but to be honest, I do not know enough about them to fully appreciate why one would cost thousands of dollars and why another similar pot would cost a couple of hundred. I kind of cheat when I go ... 

Thanks for your kind reply.. I absolutely love your line-up of pots.. :))

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-16:17
.. mirror of human culture and a very traditional drink, to really enjoy.. Thanks again for your nice share, Best, hs

Beautiful pots and evocative images, Dean

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-15:23
I love them all. I don't, however, know enough about tea pots to fully appreciate what you have, but the shapes are very organic and varied. You should do a tea pot post on TimeOut, teach us a bit and perhaps draw out some other tea pot collectors. Andrew... 

I would love to

 
By: Spellbound : May 9th, 2014-16:04
Thank you Andrew. I would love to do another post on tea pots, but I do not think of myself as a collector, and my knowledge is tiny. All I know is that in the tiny shops around China/Japan, when I asked them to show me their absolute best tea pot, these ... 

Personally I think that anything pursued with ...

 
By: AndrewD : May 11th, 2014-13:57
... passion is fit for PuristS. It might be a collection, or a skill (like coffee making, pertinent to this thread), but the passion and enthusiasm always shines through. Even if it is something like Tibetan Tsaklis (which after Googling I know 100% more ... 

Without hesitation

 
By: Noodia : May 9th, 2014-04:11
Coffee ! I obviously appreciate many teas in the afternoon but I feel the elation of our passion for watches deserves something more intense, to me, nothing can beat the intense and delicate flavor of an Italian ristretto with watches some picks and a...  

Nothing can turnd bad day into great one

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-05:22
as perfect shot of ristretto. In my neck of woods perfect ristretto is very hard to cum by Last epic one was in Segafredo am Graben (Wien) Great shots as always dear Laurent Sincerely yours Damjan

What a nice series of Ristrettos + tic-tacs !.. My favs are the 2nd & 3rd pics..

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-11:40
.. with their nice corresponding color- effects, but also the splendid watches thereby: My personal fav is your Lange in the 3rd pic, but also all your others are nice "candies" Best, hs -

Definitely a coffee person here

 
By: Geo : May 9th, 2014-06:57
But I do try to appreciate tea as well. When I am honest; for me a glass of hot water will do to. HAGWE guys! GEO ...  

"Even in . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-07:58
. . . the quietest moments . . ." Coffee . . . . . . and Karrée . . . ...  

Nope, it's the very same Karrée, Nicolas . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-16:10
. . . those images were taken a few minutes apart from slightly different perspectives. The silver 'n black Karrée . . . . . . is a whole 'nother animal . . . ...  

WoW, Art !.. This 2nd shot of you has a Zen-type atmosphere !.. The Karree is superb..

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-08:54
.. and that shot is indeed splendid ! The sea, the moiré background , the cup and this splendid tic-tac "tone-in-tone".. - Guess, it rarely can get better than this !! Thanks for that share !.. Stimulating ! Best, hs

So glad you like it, h! . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-09:05
. . . there was no processing whatsoever, not even cropping - that image is right off the camera. Evening light and a Pacific background help, no doubt.

Drinking the morning coffee . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-08:23
. . . at this very moment, Jed. Drip style, Kenyan peaberry combined with two Costa Rican varieties in equal measure . . .

Thanks blomman.

 
By: CaliforniaJed : May 9th, 2014-13:53
I make two latte's a day -- one for myself and one for Mrs. CJ. Some days' art is better than others'! Best, CaliforniaJed

Fantastic series, Jed

 
By: AndrewD : May 9th, 2014-15:29
I can see the passion in the coffee as well as the watches. You need to pour some hearts as well to show the love. :-) Andrew

Well.. Have to look for some of my chips.. for the Coffee pot !!..

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-08:22
Good company.. JLC 2643/2 aka ' Shark' Jaeger Vintage Chrono..the cup is empty already.. Nothing beats Sacher Torte & Cappucchino.. With TTP :) Or do you want your Coffee with black blue ' Bruiser' - GMT Hope you liked at least some of the...  

Nibbling on Ritter Sport marzipan . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-08:31
. . . and sipping freshly ground drip coffee at this very moment, h. And yes, I had some fresh pineapple, too, for a complete and healthy breakfast ;-) . . . ...  

Ritter Sport in the US - what a surprise!

 
By: anaesdoc : May 9th, 2014-08:51
Hi Art, I did not expect "our" German Ritter Sport chocolate to be available in California. The marzipan is one of my all-time favourites from Ritter Sport :-). Kind regards anaesdoc

Oh, the whole line of Ritter is available here . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-09:01
. . . and so is Schluckwerde marzipan. German beer, too . . . Franziskaner makes an appearance in my fridge every so often.

No way!!!!!!

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-10:27
You are using same choco coffee combo for healthy breakfast as I do :) These synchronicities are too scary... Most cordially dear Art

. . . not to mention sharing . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 9th, 2014-16:20
. . . the only two purpleheart cues with leadwood wraps in the whole wide world ;-) . . .

.....synchronicity...

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-23:57
has little to nothing with that twin cues it is all about camaraderie.....kindness...unselfishness and passion In debt Damjan

Lovely chips, HS!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 9th, 2014-10:42
All the best to you and yours for the weekend, my friend! HAGWE Blomman

Thank you, dear friend !.. This again is an active thread :)

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-11:00
Really like your WS- theme for this week : - it is also nice to again see, how sophisticated some contributions are and the quality of photography and compositions. Simply said - It really is good WE - fun .. In kind return also all my Best to you & yours... 

Please stop torturing me with the Bruiser! ;)

 
By: amanico : May 9th, 2014-11:42
Very nice collection of vintage JLCs, my friend... Very nice. All the best, Nicolas

Well.. there are two points to answer .. ;))

 
By: hs111 : May 9th, 2014-11:53
1/ there is another Mod, with the same torture potential ;) 2/ if I think of all YOUR means of sweet & serious torture- tools. - I will have to prepare myself even more.. - If this will help.. needs to be seen .. in the upcoming times.. but I guess, I am ... 

coffee & cups

 
By: psfparis : May 9th, 2014-09:16
need my daily measure and it keeps me active (a kind of...) next time i will post my entire senseless collection of coffee cups ps: sorry for the crapy pics (i am at my height...) ...  

Another Reverso!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 9th, 2014-10:43
We should make a duo shot of the original and TT, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman

Bravo my friend

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2014-11:07
Friday night ... strong coffee.... way to go Night is still young ;) Best D

Yes! A GTG...

 
By: andrewluff : May 10th, 2014-06:16
over a few drinks and of course... plenty of watches :) Cheers Andrew

Coffee of course: Caravelle - Arrarex. THE home ristretto!!

 
By: Ancienne Le Brassus : May 9th, 2014-13:28
Yet sorry for the bad quality picture- I think I took this a while ago with my kid's toy camera! I'll try to add a better one during tomorrow's breakfast coffee ;P if you don't know about the Caravelle Arrarex ristretto/espresso machines... hmm. you shoul...  

Yes, this is definitely a wonder machine!

 
By: Ancienne Le Brassus : May 10th, 2014-06:18
I used to be a diehard fan of Faema's (I've had an E87 automatic machine, and still have a 2 group Faema Urania (completely rebuilt in the 90s) taking up space because, and then I got this... it did it for me ! :)

Coffee ...

 
By: bimbeano : May 9th, 2014-15:01
Preferably black ... preferably Nespresso (but certainly not the black ristretto capsules ... :-) But mostly a homemade brew ... HAGWE fellas ! Bim ...  

Not the Ristretto at all !!!

 
By: bimbeano : May 10th, 2014-04:00
The purple one , number 9 i think is okay, but the ristretto makes my head feel strange :-)

Looks like no morning without coffee.. Nice mood !.. One little Q be allowed:

 
By: hs111 : May 10th, 2014-01:56
.. the Seiko on your pic - Which one is it ? ( bezel somehow looks like from a Type XX Chrono) - and does it have a (red) GMT hand ? Best for your WE ! hs

PS: Did I see right ? .. ;))

 
By: hs111 : May 10th, 2014-02:59
.. a new (?) RG Reverso with small sec @ 6 ?? Or is it the lighting of that splendid pic, which makes the Reverso look RG ? I have a vague idea !.. Ehhhh ?? The looong & deep sleeve again ? Best, hs

That may well be, thx !.. The Squadra series s rarely discussed here.. ;)

 
By: hs111 : May 10th, 2014-03:18
.. although not sure, if still in the collection (?) For me , that series has never taken off, really, although some contenders were/are quite attractive.. It's maybe because our senses for harmonic shapes is so geared towards the classic rectangular form... 

Still in MY collection - store is closed! ;)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 10th, 2014-05:18
But, no longer in JLC's standard offerings. If you not count Tryptiqe, Gyro Tourbillon II, that is... ;) Best, my friend Blomman

Hey T-bomb!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 10th, 2014-05:04
Huge congrats! That is a great chrono - please come over to the GP forum and present your Olympico! :) Best Blomman

I would love to ...

 
By: TdotBean : May 10th, 2014-09:09
but the watch doesn't belong to me :( The owner doesn't even seem remotely interest in selling. I couldn't resist showing the watch. Regard Tyler

Can't blame him...

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 10th, 2014-09:38
But if he ever changes his mind, you know where to send the watch! ;) Best Blomman

When you hit ......

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 10th, 2014-06:29
then you hit hard my friend :) I really miss your posting Sincerely yours Damjan

Hello dear Blomman... I´m not very fond of coffe or tea but...

 
By: Subexplorer : May 10th, 2014-07:01
... a little cup of coffee with a bit of milk ("cortadito" as we call it here) is a good excuse to put a little needed stop during work time, or a warming company during a meeting with a good friend for a nice chat about... anything! As a matter of fact, ...  

Hey Abel. That is my cup of whatever you want!

 
By: amanico : May 10th, 2014-09:17
You know I am not a big fan of Speedies, but a CK 2998, well, I would love to get one. One of the two or three Omegas I still have to find, by the way. Un abrazo, Amigo. Nicolas

Thank you my friend! I feel a Speedy is a nice watch to have in ...

 
By: Subexplorer : May 10th, 2014-12:42
... a personal collection. Both new and vintage are very enjoyable to wear. Love its vintage look and to know about its heritage. I was after one of these early birds 2998-6 circa 1961/62. It came with a little surprise to boot: may be the initials of a f...  

That's a beauty, dear Abel!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 10th, 2014-09:37
I still searching for my" Speedmaster... Thank you for joining even if you don't like tea or coffee, my friend! Best Blomman

Not so, my friend . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 10th, 2014-17:47
. . . hosts are eligible, and yes, judges are eligible, too. Of course, if a judge selected his own image, the WS moderator team would call a meeting ;-) . . .

Ah the Siglo I

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 10th, 2014-14:06
Perfect coffee companion Looks like I'll have to spend my summers in Sweden ;) Thank you my dear friend Yours Damjan P.S. Here's the light ;) ...  

That makes ( at least) the 3rd Coffee for the day !.. A lot of Caffein.. ;)..

 
By: hs111 : May 11th, 2014-03:07
.. BTW, nice Reverso Gde GMT ! - Mine sends WE- greetings Rev Gde GMT.. A reliable companion.. No matter where Play of light & shade.. Best, hs :) ...  

WOW ! .. What a beauty .. Double Tropical -Chocolat.. Amazing !.. HAGWE !!

 
By: hs111 : May 10th, 2014-12:17
.. So far, I never have seen a chocolate bezel ; - is that then also called "tropical" ? ( I guess that bezel also was initially black ..) A stunning combo ! My Best for your WE ! hs

I am glad you like it.

 
By: Bill : May 10th, 2014-12:31
The insert is what would appear on the gold versions of the 1675 from the same time period very early 1960. So it is period correct but not how Rolex supplied it. However, you will notice many owners with tropical dials and color change dials dress the wa...  

That's my type of coffee! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 10th, 2014-14:11
Looks not to be a Tropical according to some Rolex fanatics definition here - but me, I love this kind of "Tropical"! :) Best Blomman

I would absolutely call this a tropical.

 
By: Bill : May 10th, 2014-14:35
For me the distinction is tropical vs color change. Color change is just that no imperfections while tropical covers a very wide range. I will post my thoughts to close the loop on the tropical discussion. Maybe later today. Bill

Nothing other than.

 
By: Bill : May 10th, 2014-14:48
Yes of course I.60 And the correct serial range with papers and service records. Nice set.

Normally I prefer my coffee black....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 1st, 2014-06:13
But in this case I am willing to make a exception! ;) Stunning trio, Ztirual. Best Blomman