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Back to basics ...
Sorry but you have to put away those double tourbillon minute repeaters and perpetual chronographs. This week I want to see your most basic timepieces. Two hands, three hands, maybe a date, but keep it simple. Back to the basics of timekeeping. Andrew Thi...
The most basic that I own ...
And love it: Simple, no date, hand-wound movement: IWC Flieger Vintage Collection 3254 : Very nice lume on it: And the usual B&W picture: Cheers, Nilo ...
LOL! Na, you still have a crown! ;)
It's possible to make even more basic! ;) HAGWE Blomman
There is NOTHING basic...
...about the watch that will go into THAT case!!! Congratulations are evidently in order. Cheers, pplater.
Basic, but excellent enough to be my reference....
.. ah, nice late afternoon..... Beer + Grand Seiko Anti-Magnetic Titanium Quartz (+/- 10 sec per year)..... with nice view.... HAGWE! Ken ...
Yeah, muggy sunset time, and beer.... with my trusted watch..
.. what else can I want? :-) Ken
Only a few hours away . . .
. . . from my first lager of the day, and you're making me thirsty already! :-)
Made it to the final . . .
. . . in Thursday night's 8-ball tournament but lost, and on a shot I should've easily made, too. Arrgghh!
No, I simply rushed . . .
. . . the shot. As soon as the tip hit the cue ball, I knew I'd over-cut it. Next time!
I took a short trip to Hakone - hot spring place...
.. just to relax. Brewery was not in the area :-) Beer and simple but robust watch was my choice for the trip.. Thanks, Andrew! Ken
Pure...?
How can you call anything with such a big nob, pure?! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman
"I have the simplest tastes . . .
. . . I am always satisfied with the best." attributed to OW
Actually, the complication comes...
When you think how to find and fund it... :) :) :) Bravo, my friend. Well, nicely and cruelly played. ) Best, Nicolas
My attempt.
This one? Hmmm, a tad too complicated, with its 3 head 100th second shaver... This one, then? Well, a tad too basic, even if it is the only one I saw which measures the durability of summer. Then, it will be this one, a superb compromise in terms of bas...
If you turned in the first pic upside down ....
Your second pic would look different! ;) And if you had the watch in black and sub-second, it would look something like this.... HAGWE, my friend Blomman ...
And if it was 44 mm big, with a HS engraved on the case back...
It would have been even better! :) Best, Blomman. Nicolas
The height of Longines design . . .
. . . and construction, Nico. Subtle and alluring, simultaneously. 12.68N?
That Longines is fundamentally
delightful. I love the substantial crown on that one. Very nice, Nicolas.
The futuristic 1st.. A revealing 2nd.. A timeless 3rd.. Quite understandable these choices
That Longines is even more than fundamental, it's compelling in its appeal - sober, but also cool !.. One Q be allowed: - which time period is the Longines - 40ies ? on a second note: it has some DNA components from the JLC159 (?) ( or vize versa) Best, h...
Aaah, hs, you are a man of taste.
The Longines is from the 40ies, indeed. And yes, it has something very close to the SHOM... It is a Marine Nationale Watch... ;) For the rest it is a totally different Watch. All the best, Nicolas
You could be talking...
...about a good 95% of the watchbox Andrew! Basic; simple; stealthy; sterile; these are (as you know) the watches with the greatest amount of personal appeal. This one is perhaps not the 'most simple', but it is certainly one of the 'cleanest', and (as it...
Ahhhhh, Nico...
...you always say the kindest things. It's a privilege to have the opportunity to care for this one. Now: this is a thread you could feed single-handedly. Perhaps, this time, you could be persuaded to bid for another category also? Cheers, pplater.
Each time I see this one....
A cord strikes in me....! IT IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WATCH! :) HAGWE Blomman
Understood, Blomann...
...and congratulations again on rolling past 12K this weekend. You have been a marvellous stalwart across the fora. Please: don't slow down! :-) Cheers, pplater.
Thank you, pplater - I missed that!
I will try to keep the pace up! But, i will never get close to "you know who"...! ;) Best Blomman
I've lusted after that watch ever since reading SteveG's review, pplater.
What a wonderful movement all wrapped up in a simple, elegant package.
Ahhh, QJ!!! Good to hear from you!...
Yes, it was the same here. SteveG has so much to answer for (and to be thanked for), does he not? In fact, Steve was kind enough to provide some very helpful additional information about this piece - if you're out there, Steve, thanks again. In fact, ther...
indeed he does, but I'm not gonna spit the dummie!
Here's another fine mess he got me into! Best, QJ ...
A very fine mess indeed!...
Hey, your 'Strine' is coming along nicely, QJ! Before we know it, you'll be throwing shrimp on the barbie at an electrifying rate of knots. :-) Seeya on the flip-flop, sport... Cheers, pplater.
And beautifully simple. We are...
...in furious agreement Baron! We are privileged that our hobby/passion/sickness should occasionally offer us the chance to have (and to share) little gems. Yes, a Greubel Forsey would be very nice, thank you, but truly the Be-Ba is equally satisfying in ...
Wow, pplater !.. That one ticks many boxes for me.. Captivating, low-key elegance !.. :)
.. A truly very fine time-piece - lovely choice ! And BTW: this is a pretty good iPhone picture, if I may say.. All the best, also for the WE, hs
Thank you, hs...
...on both counts. Isn't it pleasing that there can still be such passion engendered by a modest, inexpensive, simple piece? Truly: a cat may look at a king! Cheers, pplater.
great piece - I thought your wife claimed it for herself?
But maybe I am missing up things. Anyway, wonderful watch! Best Andreas
You have a terrific memory Andreas...
...but perhaps this time you are thinking of a different Be-Ba? ;-) Cheers, pplater.
Lovely clean and simple
But I would have thought you would have shown something even more "simple" I trust you are well Had a lovely shiraz from your part of the world last night Loved it Julian
If it got any 'simpler', watch-guy...
...it would need life support! :-) :-) Glad you enjoyed the shiraz but (as you know) our cabernet is better again. I'm sure you know the 'top ten', but we should PM (or lunch!) if not. Is there anything happening in Oldtown in October? Cheers, pplater.
will make time in Oct when you are here.
We should co- ordinate with our esteeemed leader. Keep well J
I knew you would love this theme ....
... and the BE-BA is one of the best examples for it. Thanks for a great photo. Andrew
Thanks for calling a great thread, Andrew...
We should turn it into a forum! Hope all is on the up in your universe chum. Cheers, pplater.
Thanks blomman
This piece is the nicest most comfortable B-Uhr and so practical at Ø42 mm. I dream of giving it an engine like the L044.1 ;-) HAGWE! -- Richard. ...
Only one hand away...
to my short list wish J*D seule aiguille looks like bird of pray is approaching... must go Yours D ...
Excellent, just in the middle of the bottle and the bird.
Don't tell me you use to drink the content of the bottle in that mug? :)
Beautiful Doxa, my friend! :)
Watch out so the bird don't fly away with the watch! ;) HAGWE Blomman
Watched . . .
. . . Taxi Driver lately? :-) The resemblance, at least, is remarkable ;-) . . . ...
Sometimes
I muse about it in a way that if instead of Doxa it is written AP PP or VC would it be easy to tell difference would it be much more attractive....etc sometimes only letters make (big / unfair) difference Sincerely my dear friend Yours D
+1, my friend to your points.. However, we should never ignore good quality .. :))
.. very well put, D in so many aspects ! Either way - I liked yours a lot ! Best & HAGWE ! hs
Thank you dear Andrew
for great thread one of all times high regarding number of posters and replies in thread Wishing you and family all well I remain sincerely yours Damjan
Not sure....
Three hands...? Or two hands + Reverso...? What is more basic?! :) HAGWE Blomman ...
Such a beauty
Less is more, they say. Well, I am saying it again. Gorgeous; one of Emch's best.
Suggesting simple solution :.. We all have two wrists.. Thus, would be taking both !..
.. with veery big pleasure, my friend ! Indeed, 2 superb specimens ! - those choc dials are mesmerizing, really ! Best, hs
The latest addition . . .
[Dennison case '54/'55 cal 354] . . . fits the theme . . . ...
Ah, another sorbet fan! . . .
. . . this one is 'Red-White-and-Blue' . . . . . . swirled raspberry, lemon, and blueberry. The sorbet shop is right next to my watchmaker's; a pit stop afterwards has become a ritual of sorts. Connie Calendar on my wrist today. Art ...
Great theme, Andrew.
And of course I love that Constellation. My entry is newer (and also my most recent acquisition), but still basic -- this Chopard L.U.C 1937 in Stainless Steel. (Photo taken on July 12.) HAGWE! Best, CaliforniaJed ...
THAT really is one epitome of noble, "basic" elegance !.. Very nice pic as well !
One Q may be allowed ( Sorry for my ignorance.. ): - handwound caliber ? Best & HAGWE ! hs
No, hs, this one is an auto. (Cal. 01.01-L)
I will be doing a mini-review of this watch soon in the Chopard forum. Best, CaliforniaJed ...
Those Chopard hands ...
... are really something special. They have grown on me a lot and particularly after I understood how complicated they are to make. Chopard do some great simple elegant pieces. Congratulations on the new watch. Andrew
Thanks Andrew. I have come to like the hands, too.
They are uniquely Chopard as best I can tell, they are quite functional with their long luminous stripe, and the many angles are pleasing to me. I'm working on a mini-review that I plan to post in a week or so. Best, CaliforniaJed
Oh, how things change...
A very informed Omega source confirmed the dial is original :-) Now it's a keeper! ...
Love those markers! . . .
. . . more commonly seen on Zeniths of the period, no? Come to think of it, we should have a WristScan theme devoted to marker design . . .
Simple, clean and basic... a tale of 4 divers...
Tool watches which survived diving in the harshest Arctic condions last week! Checking equipment on the boat... Now need to check the map... Seriously diving in there... Are you crazy? The big milestone, passing the 80 degrees North... next stop the North...
Super Blue Bay! Wow!
Still don't know if I prefer the Black or the Blue Bay.... Bravo, Andrew. Nicolas
Wowl !. What a trip .. Very basic but very reliable needed.. Brrrr ! :)
- you must have had a pretty unique experience !.. Only the basic but real diver pieces will have prevailed, haven't they ? Best, hs PS: - enjoyed your picture series ! :)
Deceptively simple watches
With the complexity in the cases. Great real life examples from quite an adventure. I look forward to seeing more. Andrew
Welcome to our forum . . .
. . . and thanks for offering these elegant dress watches from an often overlooked manufacturer. We enjoy too few reminders of Piaget's accomplishments. Art
I am a simple man ....
basically variations on the same simple design simple three hands ...
Dear Julian
Only Oris appears in thread On purpose or some error appeared Other 3 three hand heavyweights are not there Yours Damjan
Lovely piece ...
... Curved case, affixed Roman numerals, rectangular themes throughout. Delightful, thanks. Andrew
Thank you gents
Even without a strap, a Reverso looks good. (This was again a great theme. So cool to see all these basic watches together) GEO
Reverso then.
3 hands, no date, manual wound. Ok, there is a flipping case but there is a historical reason for that. ...
Simple but with a lot of style
Love the blued hands and baton markers. All perfect. Some will say that the date detracts from the symmetry, but it is a watch with all the basic information you need. Nicely done. Andrew
Love this
Years ago I also saw a version with a grey dial. VC did such a good job when they decided to enlarge the model to more contemporary dimensions. Fantastic watch. GEO
My humble contribution
cannot get any simplier than this: two hands only, manual wind. My Vintage GP: HAGWE, CC ...
That is such a stunning watch! :)
Would you mind sharing some more photos, details of this one over at the GP forum...? :) Best Blomman
The very essence of a watch
Classic and elegant, clean and simple, slow ticking and wound by hand. A «classic» monochrom picture... one in colour... and one of the movement. Best Regards Livius ...
I like simple and elegant
So many choices in this category, but I choose this two hand piece for this thread Hagwe Joe ...
Basics.. Yes and No.. 4 simple, fine watches.. Not more,not less.. ;)
Well Ken, basics can sometimes be low-key, sober & simple, but also with compelling charme, and/ or silent beauty.. So I'll humbly play with these : 1/ Starting: one of my inherited loves - very nice daywear.. Round, 3 hands: Basic Seamaster, steel w gold...
My choice
Date... No Lume... No Rotor... No Second hand... No Fancy huge caae... No Time telling... Sure, what else. ...
Sinn is such a robust brand and you can use anywhere with its basic lines!
Very nice, William M! Thanks for sharing. Ken
. . . with a strap that looks like . . .
. . . a restraining order! That's some serious leather there . . .
Very nice pair, my friend. I was thinking about writing somethnig about icons.
These 2 would have their place, here! All the best, Nicolas
Richard Lange would be my pick as well
and here is a new basic inhabitant of the watch box HAGWE to all Andreas ...
Damn you bis! Huge congratulations, my friend. It is a GREAT catch!
Its manual movement is to die for, too! All the best, Nicolas
Thanks my friend !
Transitional version, primitive case, automatic movement ! Best Patrice
Ah, Patrice! Congratulation! :)
It looks to be in stunning condition. :) Calibre 120 inside? Please bring it next time we meet. Mine says hello! :) Best Blomman ...
Great theme - think I will spend Saturday with these 51 parts :)
have a great weekend all! - - seeks ...
I'm stuck sitting in the south of your lovely country
it's needed to time the intervals between my drinks. HAGWE.
A nice bleu basic, from our friends at FP Journe.
Very simple, and basic, don't you think?! Best to all, Tim ...
Simple and basic, yes, but ...
... the blue dial is 'alive' and perfectly matches the case. It's a beautiful watch. Congratulations Andrew
One from my birth year...
Accompanied by the sweetest of simple pleasures. Hope all of you are having a good summer (or winter, for those in the Southern Hemisphere) Ginger ...
Hello Andrew! It´s nice to go for simple and basic from time to time...
... and so intresting to view the "basics" of our friends here! I got a few plain timepieces which I enjoy wearing so much. This is one of my favorites. An old Omega bumper with honeycomb dial with lots of charm! HAGWE! Very cordially, Abel. ...
What a great condition Omega Seamaster....
... a very nice acquisition and congrats.... Drool-worthy! Ken
Lovely dial structure, Abel!
I am looking for a similar dial in a ref 2627 or 2757 (date t six) with a cal. 353. Not an easy find. Regards anaesdoc
Thank you for your kind comments Anaesdoc! Yes completely agree...
... That these honeycomb dials are so lovely but they are not easy to find. I wish you ll find yours soon! Hagwe! And cordial regards, Abel.
From Dresden & Rolle...simple & classic
Pure white enamel, with elongated black romans... HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...
Agreed... Good ones with Roman numeral, white dial...
.. that is "back to basics" indeed... Thanks, Tim! Ken
2 hand independent
Richard and Maria Habring make great watches--this one is mine: [URL=] [/URL] And in case you weren't sure, here is the back: [URL=] [/URL] Cheers, Daniel ...
Very, very nice...
.. with beautiful back ground story, I remember. Congrats again and enjoy the weekend with it! Ken
Not even hands...
:o) My Ressence SeriesOne 1002 enjoying the view from our sunny balcony... ...
Nice!
I was this close to acquiring one..... and I now know I should have..... Very nice! Ken
You are full of surprises, sir...
... always impressed with your Dora-e-mon pocket! Ken
Thanks!
Ha Ha, This is the last pocket watch for me. I'll bring this when we have another chance.
Basic toolwatch and basic literature
I really treasure these old "bandes dessineés" from Hergé. The vintage Red Sub (which I prefer on a leather strap) somehow goes well with these stories for me, although it is some 20-30 years too young. Kind regards and my compliments for the chosen topic...
