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Wristscan for 29th May - Complications

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 29th, 2014-06:47
Apologies for starting this a little early..... This week's topic is "complications". What is your favourite complication? Minute repeater? Amagnetic? Central second hand? Automatic? Water-proof? GMT? World Time? Lume? No lume? Chronograph. Or maybe pure ...  

Well, Let me think a bit.. My fav complications are pretty simple ones ! :)

 
By: hs111 : May 29th, 2014-09:45
.. along these lines and your intro, dear Joe, I deliberated a bit: - is it a single complication ? ( actually I don't have any watch with high- end complication(s).. - a World Time or Geographic ? - well, to me more indication, than complication.. - moon...  

That is a good watch to pic!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 29th, 2014-12:01
You have so many complications in one - like a kinder egg! ;) Hour, Minute, Sub-second, Big date, Day-Night indication, Reverso, GMT, GMT indicator, 24 hour indicator, Power reserve..... Did I miss any? Great choice, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman

Thx so much for your kind words.. And yes, in moments..

 
By: hs111 : May 30th, 2014-22:44
.. like this, life is so goot & sweet.. Our little drink together, " au bord de la Seine", in the deck chairs after a cool ride in your cabrio, also counts to those... To many more of these moments !! Thanks & Cheers, Best, hs

Each & every one of these.. easily qualifies to be chosen.. Thus..

 
By: hs111 : May 29th, 2014-13:40
.. I can understand, that you can't decide for only one ! My humble personal picks, if allowed, would go for the JLC MR, the UN Sonata and the PP World Time - yet, as you can see .. - that way, I have not even touched the Rolex " Magic Bag" ! ;) But also ... 

In terms of friendliness, the Sonata with its alarm and GMT is a champion.

 
By: amanico : May 29th, 2014-13:45
While the JLC MMR is pure magic. The PP is a dream. And the Rolex GMTs are pure rapture. No, I can't choose between magic, dream, rapture and friendliness... No, I can't. No.. I don't want to. ;) Best, Nicolas

Your last statement said it all.. You don't want to.. Rightfully so ! ;)

 
By: hs111 : May 29th, 2014-13:52
.. we understand you, and will dispense you from this cruel exercise.. - The judges will have their iwn problem ! ;) ;) Best, hs

I have to say...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-00:21
.......i a a big fan of simplicity. I like complications when I "need" them, but that is so rarely the case...so yes....simplicity is a great take.

Two watches...

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 29th, 2014-11:56
Four of my favorite complications: - Alarm - Diver (Waterproof) - Antimagnetic - Chronometer But the most difficult complication that both of these watches have: for me they are Grail's, Reserve de Patron, call it what you want... They form the core of wh...  

Oh boy........

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 29th, 2014-11:59
This forum is in trouble......... We have Vlad AND Vader here among us!! ;) HAGWE Blomman

Seems as though once grey Karrée is out of . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 29th, 2014-13:57
. . . his usual resting place, he doesn't want to go back! The safe box in the bank must be a cold and dark place ;-) . . .

This is Mr Grey's last fling . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 29th, 2014-14:04
. . . in the sunshine for a long time, h; back to the safe deposit box until his turn gets called again!

I love this shot....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-00:23
.....makes me want to grab some bags and head to the sea.....and of course contemplate which watch to take!!

Whirling, spinning, mesmurising...

 
By: andrewluff : May 29th, 2014-12:38
I can't help getting lost in a tourbillon... Here's a few from the last couple of weeks... Sports watch...? An uncomplicated breakfast... Complicated but simple with jeans... Or one to dress up in... Cheers Andrew ...  

An uncomplicated complication

 
By: sfoskett : May 29th, 2014-13:40
My favorite complications are the ones that are so clean you don't know they're there. This is doubly true of the Nomos Tangomat, probably the "cleanest" watch ever made. White faces and silver bezels It's actually hard to see the complication in the Nomo...  

thanks Hans!

 
By: MattS : May 30th, 2014-08:42
Yes, this one is a bit like a full option one! PCG, CR, Gilt, SWISS, and exclamation point!...all original 1960! Matt

Moon and tides

 
By: Noodia : May 30th, 2014-03:54
Launched in the late 40s/early 50s per Abercrombie & Fitch department store request and based on the Solunar theory, this Seafater made by Heuer offers a moon and tides cycles complication shown on the rotating disc on the left Definitely the ultimate com...  

Back to basic

 
By: deBalzac : May 30th, 2014-04:32
Hand wound and time only, clean and simple, classic silver dial... and a work of art inside... Best Regards Livius ...  

Great looking movement!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-09:20
Lovely photos, Livius! I think this is the first time you have showed us the movement on the Minerva. Best Blomman

Cal. 48

 
By: deBalzac : May 31st, 2014-02:10
Thank You Blomman, your pictures isn't bad either... Never seen pictures of the cal. 48 before? Designed by André Frey in 1943, produced by Minerva from 1943 to about 1960, and again from 1995 to 2001. and a drawing signed by the Master... Best Regards Li...  

It looks really robust built!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 31st, 2014-02:28
Thank you for these extra pics, Livius! It is a great looking movement! :) Best Blomman

A simple watch...

 
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-05:26
... for a simple man Sorry to not sticking to this week thema ...  

You're damn righ...

 
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-06:54
... considering it comes with its full set, including box, papers, buckle and original elephant leather bracelet, all in especially good shape for a 61 years old watch ...  

A small 34...

 
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-07:31
... but with such a presence it's easy to forget that size ;)

Simple...?!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-09:23
I have been searching for years to find one like your.... Without luck! Stunning watch! Best Blomman

Powerreserve for me

 
By: crown comfort : May 30th, 2014-07:42
simple yet useful. I like PR indicators, they are useful and give a dial something special. Here an example from my collection: GP Sea Hawk II "To John Harrison" Check out the fine pattern on the PR dial. HAGWE, CC ...  

size is okay but...

 
By: crown comfort : May 30th, 2014-10:13
The case is 43mm without crown, quite okay, I guess what I underestimated is the weight, as this one is in solid gold and a hefty 180g. :D

Tough call Baron...There's so many!

 
By: -RWK- : May 30th, 2014-09:49
24 h dials...As all watches/clocks should be ;-) UTC High WR And easy to read dials (EHH photo used with permission). HAGWE! -- Richard. ...  

easy-to-read dials....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-10:03
.....yep..... that should be a complication in itself. Totally agree.....i have definitely found myself selling watches with dials that are too....err.....fussy.

Dear Count...

 
By: -RWK- : May 30th, 2014-11:26
With the new math taught these days, Roman numerals are a complication ;-) Cheers, -- Richard.

Alarms for me

 
By: jml_watches : May 30th, 2014-11:56
Hi All If you go on the number of variations of the same thing, then it has to be an alarm for me. There is something magical about having a little mechanical alarm clock strapped to your wrist - the other bonus is that there are lots of vintage ones out ...  

The watches

 
By: jml_watches : May 30th, 2014-12:47
Hi Thought I'd show alarms with a bit more variety, here are a few more Bellmatic - kinda funky Classic cricket alarm Cheers JML ...  

One of my favorite! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-13:51
What is the "hole" above 12 on the Lanco? On/Off of the alarm? Best Blomman

Single crown is great

 
By: jml_watches : May 30th, 2014-14:00
Hi Really like the fact that everything is driven off a single crown with the Lanco - very elegant implementation of an alarm. There are caveats around buying them - Graham has explained this in detail. Yup the dot at the top shows whether the alarm is li... 

I love many complications... some are completely out of my budget like...

 
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2014-13:34
... tourbillons, or minute repeaters. By the other hand, I love chronometers and Universal timers. Chronos can be enjoyed for little money and with beautiful dials, like this old Ardath... Or you can get a more classic brand beautiful dial like this old m...  

Abel, you have many GP's in your collection! :)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-13:47
Please come over to the GP forum one day and present them to us, my friend! :) Best Blomman

Thank you for your kind invitation dear Blomman!!...

 
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2014-13:52
... actually not many, just a few, but will be more than happy to share them at the GP place! Have a great week end my friend! Very cordially, Abel

+1 on that !.. This GP anytime !!.. Oops, just realized I passed a bit of a threshold !..

 
By: hs111 : May 30th, 2014-23:17
.. I have to say.. It is always a pleasure, to see all these marvels, while the thread entries fly back & forth ! Nice to be here !! Best again, hs :)

Re: "GP anytime"...

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 31st, 2014-00:10
Hey my friend, Are you starting to warm up to the GP brand, eh?! ;) Best Blomman

Ahemm.. A bit would be interesting.. Just will have..

 
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-00:47
.. to also consult my wallet a bit, - as all my other desires still are there ;) But yes, since you are at the helms of GP here I indeed am more frequently looking.. My guess is, I would first be looking for a nice Gyrodate or a Chrono, both in Vintage - ... 

Never !.. Ever ! .. Rolex meanwhile .. ;)

 
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-01:58
.. is a real love ! - and I'm enjoying this a lot !! But looking a bit left & right sharpens the senses & makes returning even nicer !! My best for your WE ! hs

It's OK, dear HS.... Don't mind him.... He is weak...

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 31st, 2014-02:14
I know you are stronger, I KNOW you want to .... Come join the REAL Bad Boys on the other side.... Welcome over to the Dark Side! :::))) Mohahaha! Mr Evil

Not that easy .. The OTHER side.. The Dark one.. Like these ?.. ;)

 
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-09:16
OK, as long as my friends are there - fine with me !.. The Dark side.. Who else ? I guess, you and a certain dark Count are already there... Thanks for highlighting the route.. Best and HAGWE !! hs ;) ...  

Well.. Was away - on the Bright side of my City.. ;))

 
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-09:45
.. sorry for the somewhat tardy response, pls.. But should be not too late for our Nordic friend, possibly (?) Nevertheless, my Best. hs One of the best sides.. Here in my City My special greetings to you & yours ...  

Simple and yet complicated.

 
By: carl : May 30th, 2014-16:46
As a fan of simplicity my most complicated watch gets a ton of wrist time. ...  

Absolutely splendid shot.. it says it all.. Life as its best.. And the..

 
By: hs111 : May 30th, 2014-22:54
.. MIH is a wonderful piece, pure & clean ! - the mirrored masts ( I guess) are also a superb twist of the pic Funny, that I am feeling for a while now, that this very MIH would make a desirable addition for me.. Thx for sharing and HAGWE ! Best, hs

Chronograph......

 
By: Sandgroper : May 30th, 2014-22:17
with some cherries....Rattrapante and Foudroyante. ..in a nice package! Cheers Francois from Down Under ...  

Hey, Mr Down Under!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-23:58
What a beauty! :) Didn't know you had this one! Please, please - would love to read a review on this watch. Best Blomman

Very nice !

 
By: Ludi : May 31st, 2014-02:43
I had myself an unexpected crush on a Zenith chronograph recently... not the most elegant one, a bully to be honest Surprisingly love at first sight for a brand I thought I would never consider... except for the legendary 135 obviously. Thanks you very mu...  

Inside is the legendary machine...

 
By: KIH : May 31st, 2014-03:11
.. and that counts. But the outside is so spartan and I like it, too!!! Ken

To my eyes...

 
By: KIH : May 31st, 2014-17:33
.. three subdials are: metallic blue, metallic brown, metallic dark brown.... :-) HAGWE and thank you! Ken

HD a small watch manufacturer.

 
By: . Anders : May 31st, 2014-01:16
Approximately 1950 and in mint condition and recently serviced HAGWE Anders ...  

Ok I know...

 
By: Ludi : May 31st, 2014-02:25
... we are not suppose to "play" twice, but since I got this yesterday afternoon I hope you would excuse my "presumptuousness" Hagwe dear purists - Fred ...  

Most simple complication - the date!

 
By: anaesdoc : May 31st, 2014-05:16
Hi Baron, my favourite compliation is the date indication, preferably in a window. Yes, I know, it is not fancy, not romantic, not technically outstanding, but very useful in my everyday life. My favoured romantic complication is the moon phase, the most ...  

Very appropriate pun, Nico! LOL

 
By: anaesdoc : June 1st, 2014-02:10
I particularly like your expression "elegant environment". Best regards anaesdoc

Thanks, Baron!

 
By: anaesdoc : June 1st, 2014-02:13
Yes, these vintage Omegas are timelessly elegant timepieces. Sadly the brand has completely abandoned this production line since. Many of us vintage lovers would be happy to see these watches being reedited today. Kind regards anaesdoc

Thanks, hs!

 
By: anaesdoc : June 1st, 2014-02:29
We seem to share a similar taste in watches, then. Flawless taste in my perception :-)! Finding this vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille in marvellous condition was a great luck and even better that it happened in our CM. Yesterday I got a vintage Constellati...