WristScan

. . . aspects of life are the relationships we nurture with our friends. There are times we're reminded of how much we value them by their unexpected absence. Recently, many of you have probably noticed the absence of two of my colleagues, Marcus and Andr...  

Art, Wonderful theme. A friend of mine once stated that "friends we choose". My story is more simple and I already told a version here: With the following picture, I want to say a warm "thank you" to two friends: One, make possible this Speedmaster and m...  

...but so a propos Yours Quintuple filtrated D

The B&W show is creepy. Lesson learned. Never do photo postproduction after a hectic day. Yours, q uintuple filtrate (from France), Nilo

. . . as always, Nilo. And the story: priceless! With my luck, it would be a central tourbillon instead ;-) . . .

Art, The pics are ok but are not ARTistic. Cheers, Nilo

. . . with ;-) . . . ...  

I love the paring with the Seiko in the background! Best Blomman

to fill it. My DB 12 is one of my most prized watches due to the circumstances of its arrival in my collection. I had been looking for a Venus movement to place in my Chronograph collection and found a DB 12 in RG, not my favorite metal to collect (just p...  

. . . your DB is in the running in two categories, protests to the contrary notwithstanding ;-) . . .

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. . . you're officially hot on Nico's heels now ;-) . . .

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.. gosh, I am running after Venus 175 vintage.... and thanks for a nice story. Great looking cool watch!! Ken

one of these days, months, years. A change of Venue for you Sir. Best, Tim

this is the piece that most precisely, for me, summon all that I take dear about PuristS friendship Time and space are irrelevant when friendship, true one, is in question amp;fi=1123&pi=6332218&ti=919573&msid=&s = Regarding your observati...  

. . . when I was a rookie mod, Damjan. He was the only moderator (other than Thomas) that I knew in the early days, because the G O forum was the only one I ever read! I do remember receiving correspondence from him about the finer points of online watch ... 

level of erudition of Marcus is ...well...scary.... :) as for meeting Dr. Hanke and yours truly what about we meet half way ....in Paris? ;) Cheers D

. . . working on it. :-) How's your pool game? :-) :-) :-)

and it's getting deeper ;) :) :(

. . . Carnegie Hall? A: Practice. :-)

B: Buying a ticket ;) :)

And you found the perfect strap as well! HAGWE Blomman

I must find blue bund for it...cos it's so much love present :) ;) Warmest D

Yes, a dark blue bund! :) Best, my friend Blomman

A dear Purist friend emailed one afternoon, probably tired of hearing me whine about his beautiful TTPolaris65. He said stop everything and contact..... And he pasted in the email link. As it turns out several purists had wanted this piece, and I was most...  

Only 65 were made.... So chances to find one are close to zero. Best, my friend. Nicolas

. . . come thru. It would only be fair if someday you'll be able to return the favor, Joe. Best, Art

I am trying like heck right now to convince him to take this special little gem from VC that is out there! Hagwe Joe

.. many will envy you, even including myself, as I was just a tiny bit too late for the TTP '65 - ss special Paris Boutique version.. Continue to wear her in the Best of your health ! Best and HAGWE ! hs

I will make it short... I lost a lot of watches in 2011. Someone I met once or twice ( !!! just heard my " adventure " and offered me to come to London for a small and informal GTG. And... This is where all started. Incredible... Yes, I think this is the ...  

.. was hoping for several shots of the beauty ( with a full LC set, it appears !), whereby the " nested tic-tac" and the enlarged at seaside are my personal favs.. But actually, this magic watch looks good in any environment, IMHO. Despite all sorrow, abo... 

And a pretty unique one, in my " collection ". Best, and thanks for your kind words, my dear friend. Nicolas

We get ups and there inevitably follows downs. The trick is always keep getting up. When we see good things, be happy. When we see bad things, help. Simple philosophies in life...and so often can be remembered through watches. For me....no question...it i...  

. . . that. When all is said and done, it all comes down to perseverance and goodwill. Thanks for sharing, Baron. And Mrs Baron, too.

. . . and an amazingly selfless act of friendship. On a much smaller scale, one of my friends extended the same sort of generosity by letting me have his one remaining Omega rg balance staff. Without it, my chronomètre wouldn't be completely and faithfull... 

As for your balance staff, this is more than a detail. Without it.... No Watch. Thanks for your answer, Art. Nicolas

... the presence of a Friend behind! This is why we treasure them so much... as we also treasure Good Friends forever! Keep always enjoying this beauty my dear Nicolas! See you soon! Your friend from the Pampas! Abel.

And a true friend! :) Best Blomman

is the time that has been needed to finally understand this late 30s Tissot 33.3 was a perfect chronograph for me the story is that I've crossed that one first clearly, it was not obvious to my eyes at first sight. 9 months later, the watch was still the...  

It was Worth an excellent chocolat chaud Place St Sulpice! ;) Thiese 33.3 are just sublime. This one is top. Thanks for the nice thought, my friend. See you soon? Best, Nicolas

no silver, garlic or cross...chocolat is cure agains Vlad :) Yours D

than times ;)

. . . sums . . . . . . than . . . . . . dimes." :-) ...  

And of course, my Best & HAGWE ! hs

. . . pas mal ! :-)

... that make me feel they are worth dying for! So nice story behind its hunting and a dear friend making the catch possible transform this piece in a priceless treasuire. A keeper for Life! So good it reminds of that dear friend each time you enjoy weari... 

How did you get him to fold this one?! :) Best Blomman

The only link to friendship I have behind this watch was it was worn in my last visit to Paris and I greatly enjoyed the time with Nicolas. Greetings from Seoul right now. [URL=] [/URL] ...  

We make super friends here, and it's so much better when we get to meet them in person. I know I've not been disappointed.

. . . and thanks for joining in so far away from home! Art

Like the watch is floating in the air! :) Best Blomman

Two friends who practically grew up with me gave me this Spirit for my 40th. It was completely unexpected at the time as both of them don't wear watches and could never get the madness associated with this, but told me they heard me mention PSM often and ...  

And having the real friends there with you just adds to the passion, never mind that they may not understand this madness of ours. Thanks for the nice words.

Cool story, my friend, and nice Watch ,too! Best, Nicolas

. . . 'unexpected friends and great gifts'? :-) I've been on both the giving and receiving end of watch or watch-related gifts between Purists, but never from a 'civilian'! Amazed, Art

is when they take the trouble to learn of the "strangeness" of the purists so give a gift that is significant. :-) And I'm glad I have really good friends both on the Purists side of the house as well as from the civilan side of the house.

And great watch & motto! :) Best Blomman

is a skilled watchmaker. My very first watch I gave trustfully into his hands was this vintage GP. It was not running well at all and he did a marvellous job to bring it back to life and also was able to remove some flaws on the case. Since then, I have h...  

.. Congrats for the friend and to the watch, which is simply said, superb ! Best, hs

. . . at a local watch store! There must be a connection between watchmakers and brandy ;-) . . .

Wonderful shots! :) Best Blomman

.. are connected to a story, or someone " near or dear" - what a nice topic ! - So let me look, which chips to take.. Well, it is a bit difficult to nail it down to just 1, so I took the liberty, to share a few, a few of a quartet, connected to real frien...  

.. as you may know so well. - in fact, I thought to maybe post a little story cont'd with & about them.. Much , if not to say almost all, got intensified by these experiences and times ! There were stories of almost loosing a watch, just found; picking up... 

One Watch per day, 5 days, and Framboise minus one Watch... Grandiose and funny. All te best, Nicolas

.. And yes, since then : caution with Framboise, Mirabelles ok, - but I'll leave that open to a friendly host !.. To be re-lived.. maybe, in part.. Best, hs

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.. but be assured, I will practice until we meet again !.. And BTW: Calvados ou Mirabelles sont pas malles .. .. as long as it is in such nice company !! Best, dear friend hs

No need to apologize! It was a good read. Makes me wish I had stories to tell like yours. That being said, I suppose I've (hopefully) got plenty of time. I quite like the vintage JLC. Erik

The two Mermaids brings some happy memories, my friend! :) To be lived again! Best Blomman

... so, here you go - brothers! One word from me, too. Friendship is not "give and take". Andrew - he was supposed to visit Japan last month, but he couldn't.... that's the last conversation I had with him..... HAGWE! Ken ...  

. . . with my GS, Ken! Any plans to come our way in the foreseeable future? ...  

... at least. But let's see!

Dear PuristS, Here's the picture: What? You don't see any watch? Ahem... You're right, it's a bundle of e-mails, the first dated 22nd November 2011, the last one sent a couple of hours ago. The object of this broad writing is the creation of "the watch of...  

. . . please let me know. I sense an inherently wonderful theme for WristScan in the offing. Duly impressed, Art

Is indeed friendship, and a watch of mine that I always associate it with, is my 1675, as it has been a faithful companion on my travels and great moments shared in the company of other Purists. This picture was taken by AndrewD, to whom I send my best wi...  

Chances are high for visiting next spring around Roland Garros. I will keep you posted!

Greetings from house to house .. 1675 (1972) Really like your "Rolli-Club".. Cheers ! hs PS: sorry for "so-la" iPhone pic.. ...  

Considering our similar tastes in watches :-) Charming 1675, my dear friend! For sure a great witness to life´s adventures. Best, Alex

. . . 'Club 1675'. He's owned these for over forty years; both were acquired second hand. I'm assisting him with their renovation. Nice club to belong to, no? :-) ...  

. . . and hope we'll be able to reprise it again someday. Preferably with guacamole and chihuahuas ;-) . . .

In any case, I have great memories from that visit to LA, one which includes your cherished Omega with cal. 501. Hope to make some more soon enough. All the best, Art. Alex

. . . with the greatest bartender . . . . . . in the whole wide world ;-) . . . ...  

a few shoots from some meetings with some great watch friends...watches and much more...true friendship James Bond BC duo with Bill Panda chrono feast with Noodia and ztirual Subs with DivingT Scafograf Duo with Alain2701 Crazy designs with DrStrong A han...  

.. But pls tell us , which one(s) come closest to these criteria ? - Maybe ALL ?? :-o Best, hs

These all represent great moments of friendship...amongst these the most special watch woild be the Scafograf... Matt

. . . we counted all our friends, we'd find that a plurality of them were made due to a shared interest in wristwatches. Thanks for joining in, Matt.

What a pleasure for the eyes. It does not get any better. Thanks for sharing. Bill

Miss you guys in Virginia. But here is my most memorable wristshot with friends! Hope all is well... Mike ...  

. . . for the road . . . . . . and on the other Coast. Good times, Mike . . . hope to see you back soon. ...  

Should have stayed for a few more drinks... Cheers, Mike

And yes, two of our own that we miss dearly! Best Blomman

But let's focus on two watches and two dear friends.... Both watches I have been hunting for a long time..... Both watches found by a dear friends..... Both watches are the best I ever seen of each! :) How empty your life would be without friends... HAGWE...  

Cool to see pictures of it. I took some fresh pics of mine, too. Coïncidences... As for the Polaris 1968, yes, this is great to see that after such a long hunt, you could find a magnificient specimen. Superb duo, my friend. Best, Nicolas

.. and Yes, this Polaris '68 is a beautyful marvel ! Best, for your WE also ! hs

To me, Dr Mamadu, (or sometimes his Alter Ego Nicodu) really often has the right cures ! - Plus his spot under the Baobab is a great one - to happIly observe, if fruits fall down, or to direct the remedies involved. Definitely a great magician !... Cheers... 

Yes, the Polaris is very crisp. And the friend involved, I have noting but love for him! :) Best Blomman

. . . in helping a fellow Purist than acquiring a watch for oneself. Hope all's well with you and the family, blomman! Art

Brings a special joy! :) Much better, thank you. Best, my friend Blomman

I am loving your Calatrava type JLC! Please share more about it! And as for your Polaris, well, I am rendered speechless. Simply fantastic! All the best, Alex

The E 329 is very much under the radar watch. A nice detail is the roulette date wheel - odd dates white, even dates black! :) As for the Polaris, well the reference you know very well. Best, my friend Blomman ...  

Has anyone ever seen an E329 with a black dial? Or is this a redial? ...  

.. A toast to friendship and our loved ones ! Absolutely stunning pair, iconic as well ! Best, hs

I drink to that, my friend! :) Cheers Blomman

(this pic was posted earlier in one of my own entries) My cousin will be married in July. The watches are my wedding gifts to the happy couple. ...  

.. congratulations are in order. Wishing them the very best! Ken

Firstly, my thoughts go out to both Andrew & Marcus and I hope that they are soon able to be back with us. Secondly, Richard N I found your story so very touching, what two amazing friend you really have. And the words on the case speak volumes. Third... 

. . . in the years to come will be your pair of timekeepers. Art

…into their young minds! Hopefully, they'll catch the horology bug in the future and join the rest of us sharing a common passion!

(“Mate In Absentia”). This forum has been single-handedly responsible for forging some great friendships, acquaintances and associations around the globe. Over the years it has been a privilege to break bread with like-minded enthusiasts in Switzerland, E...  

. . . Andrew uncharacteristically wore a black patterned t-shirt. I took notice, but thought nothing of it. It was only later the reason for wearing that particular shirt . . . [Andrew trying on Ω DSOTM, June 13th, 2014] . . . dawned on me. And yes, he wa...  

Typical! A prism would have been far too obvious... Cheers, pplater.

... deep thoughts about Time and Friendship. Most of our more interesting and beloved timepieces in our collections, are such due to their histories behind. And most of these histories have some connection with dear friends we have near us. Not necessaril...  

. . . in its own special way as valuable as the most costly treasure. One can't put a price on sentiment.

how i step in AP's world (thanks to julien for this) ...  

. . . my initiation into the Omega Club was similarly made possible by a friend. As it turned out, I let this one go to another friend, and to my later regret. If I could turn back the clock, this would be the one I'd hold onto. Art ...  

.. can imagine, you would have liked to have this one back ! Superb tic-tac ! Best, hs

every time I look at this simple Elgin pocketwatch, it reminds me of my time with my late friend Mr R, the watchmaker. Mr. R taught me some of the basics for servicing a watch. After successfully servicing my first watch, this watch, he gave it to me as a...  

. . . of playing pool is in passing on tips to other players. I'm sure Mr R was tickled pink that a person without any prior training would want to learn the intricacies of his trade. Art

I certainly hope he enjoyed my company as much as I did his.

are both at home while I live at my home away from home. Therefore my future photographs are limited to my HTC One that has the sad tendency of making photographs in low level light a purple/pink hue.