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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 ...  

.. 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...  

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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

And a Reverso, and a friendly complication. What's not to love? All the best, Nicolas

.. 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

A special mention for the Sonata, which is an Alarm AND a GMT. HAGWE, All. Nicolas ...  

This why I never want to choose! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman

.. 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 ... 

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

.. we understand you, and will dispense you from this cruel exercise.. - The judges will have their iwn problem ! ;) ;) Best, hs

I admire your collection, Nicolas!

.. i'll keep it simple :-) HAGWE !! Bim ...  

All the best for the weekend, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman

.......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.

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...  

Be able to do the same with GP! ;) Best Blomman

But far from all.... Still working on this topic. ;) Best Blomman

HAGWE my dear friend D

I am currently working on the GP Summer menu..... ;) Best, dear friend Blomman

Have a great WE! Matt

HAGWE, my friend! Best Blomman

Love this answer....and your choices

If you ask this kind of questions.... ;) Best, my friend Blomman

This forum is in trouble......... We have Vlad AND Vader here among us!! ;) HAGWE Blomman

. . . conjure Karrées . . . . . . perpetually ;-) . . . ...  

. . . his usual resting place, he doesn't want to go back! The safe box in the bank must be a cold and dark place ;-) . . .

. . . you would understand ;-) . . .

.. these Karrés from GO are always revelations ! All the Best & HAGWE ! hs

. . . in the sunshine for a long time, h; back to the safe deposit box until his turn gets called again!

.....makes me want to grab some bags and head to the sea.....and of course contemplate which watch to take!!

. . . by the seashore . . . " :-)

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 ...  

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...  

......yes, i like that too....

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Well, the draw is a bit nightmaresque, though... ;) Best, Nicolas?

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.. I guess I saw Chapter ring & PCG.. Greetings & HAGWE ! hs

Yes, this one is a bit like a full option one! PCG, CR, Gilt, SWISS, and exclamation point!...all original 1960! Matt

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...  

Nothing beats chrono for me. ...  

Hand wound and time only, clean and simple, classic silver dial... and a work of art inside... Best Regards Livius ...  

Lovely photos, Livius! I think this is the first time you have showed us the movement on the Minerva. Best Blomman

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...  

Thank you for these extra pics, Livius! It is a great looking movement! :) Best Blomman

... for a simple man Sorry to not sticking to this week thema ...  

.....and saw that....i would have trouble passing! Beautiful

... 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 ...  

... but with such a presence it's easy to forget that size ;)

I have been searching for years to find one like your.... Without luck! Stunning watch! Best Blomman

I found it without even searching for one ;)

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 ...  

How big is the old case Sea Hawk? HAGWE Blomman

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

I love that kind of surprises in a watch! :) Best Blomman

24 h dials...As all watches/clocks should be ;-) UTC High WR And easy to read dials (EHH photo used with permission). HAGWE! -- Richard. ...  

.....yep..... that should be a complication in itself. Totally agree.....i have definitely found myself selling watches with dials that are too....err.....fussy.

With the new math taught these days, Roman numerals are a complication ;-) Cheers, -- Richard.

I will let EHH know. Best, -- Richard.

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 ...  

... Naturally. ;) Best, Nicolas

Hi Thought I'd show alarms with a bit more variety, here are a few more Bellmatic - kinda funky Classic cricket alarm Cheers JML ...  

What is the "hole" above 12 on the Lanco? On/Off of the alarm? Best Blomman

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... 

... 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...  

Please come over to the GP forum one day and present them to us, my friend! :) Best Blomman

... 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

HAGWE my dear friends!! Abel. ...  

.. 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 :)

Hey my friend, Are you starting to warm up to the GP brand, eh?! ;) Best Blomman

.. 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 - ... 

The evil Blomman tempting you away from the lure of Rolex.....

.. 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

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

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 ;) ...  

.. 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 ...  

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:) .. HAGWE and Very Best hs

Wonderful photo, my friend! Best Blomman

As a fan of simplicity my most complicated watch gets a ton of wrist time. ...  

.. 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

with some cherries....Rattrapante and Foudroyante. ..in a nice package! Cheers Francois from Down Under ...  

What a beauty! :) Didn't know you had this one! Please, please - would love to read a review on this watch. Best Blomman

HAGWE! Ken ...  

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...  

.. and that counts. But the outside is so spartan and I like it, too!!! Ken

.. three subdials are: metallic blue, metallic brown, metallic dark brown.... :-) HAGWE and thank you! Ken

Approximately 1950 and in mint condition and recently serviced HAGWE Anders ...  

... 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 ...  

Congratulations to you!!!

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 ...  

I particularly like your expression "elegant environment". Best regards anaesdoc

......the call of this brand is strong! Looks great.

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

BTW: I can relate very well to your other prefs.. Best & HAGWE ! hs

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... 

You only know it if you know it... Just the way I like it. ...  

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Wow! A dream watch for sure! :) Best Blomman