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My latest fishfinger: Timefactor's Smiths
Oct 19, 2019,00:04 AM
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Wrist Scan 18.10. - 20.10.: "Your latest catch" starts NOW!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-06:12
Whether it was fish fingers or a gigantic catch like below: Picture credit to yahoo New Zealand Please post your latest catch to keep all Purists updated. A special, very cordial invitation to all new Purists and all new to Wrist Scan members. The existin...
My first ever expensive watch. My first ever ‘nice’ watch.
By: everso : October 18th, 2019-06:45
I just bought this yesterday. I am totally glowing and am so overwhelmed that I’m actually walking around with this on my wrist today. I have dreamed of buying a really nice watch since I was a kid but had promised myself I wouldn’t until I could afford o...
What a flying start to this week's Wrist Scan, everso!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-07:00
Thank you for joining the party with your elegant, noble Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931 Duo! Happy to see how much you are enjoying this piece. Now you made your entrance to Wrist Scan, too: great! My thoughts during buying a watch are often:"I can really...
Thank you!! This forum is wonderful
By: everso : October 18th, 2019-07:15
I was encouraged by others in the JLC to post here since I posted there last night. Can’t stop looking at my watch. Waited many years for it. I totally agree about that sentiment of wonder prior to buying; I was saturated with thoughts like that!! Funny t...
Thank you so very much!
By: everso : October 18th, 2019-13:17
Glad I found a wonderful group I can share this with!! Many thanks for your kind words
Oyster caught!
By: chippyfly : October 18th, 2019-06:51
My most recent acquisition Tudor ref 7934 with some papers arrived last month after a very brief handling by a retailer I have used before. Rolex fully serviced it two years ago and the previous owner had paid 160% cost of what I later paid the retailer! ...
A very well matured Tudor!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-07:06
Fit is perfect in your wrist, Clive. Really perfect! Regulating it yourself speaks for your confidence: Olè!
Another fascinating design piece from Ikepod
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-07:12
Large circles on the dial that then become smaller and turn into orange markers: that is cool! Automatic, I suppose? A nice catch, indeed!
It is not automatic.
By: VMM : October 18th, 2019-09:55
Sadly, the project failed again a few years ago, now there are new owners and a new project ahead. As a big fan, and user, of the original project and brand, for more than twenty years, I wanted to support the kickstarter campaign and give a tiny help to ...
Thank you for this insight,Vte
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-10:07
I can see a point in sacrificing a mechanical movement for a better design. However, mechanical watches are desired again and Ikepod should here this call also.
A beautiful design and very different
By: Abacus : October 20th, 2019-00:04
Thank you dear Vte for showing this and that an automatic version might be out next year. I saw the last ones, the quartzes, on Kickstarter and will be keeping my eyes peeled.
Great looking watch 👌🏻
By: Watchonthewrists : October 19th, 2019-00:52
I love these kind of watches a lot . Great catch
Really interesting, Vte...
By: jporos : October 19th, 2019-11:07
How do you find the quality of the case and dial. And I assume that it is a two piece case to allow easier servicing. Friction fit or screw down case back? Thanks!
Quality product as promised.
By: VMM : October 19th, 2019-13:53
They strongly remarked that the quality for the case and the dial were going to be the best available. The case now has a screw down case back that makes things much easier for service. I miss the original strap though, new one comes with a regular nice b...
What a catch!
By: NT931 : October 18th, 2019-08:40
Salmon Gronefeld... congrats on a brilliant choice!
Thank you, my friend.
By: BMR : October 18th, 2019-13:48
I agree wholeheartedly. I’m very confident I haven’t managed a picture that really does it justice.
Superb !...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2019-14:26
Great quality of manufacture and design
Thank you Fab.
By: BMR : October 19th, 2019-06:03
As much as I’d like to take credit for a creative strap choice, I cannot. This is the standard one they match with this piece.
Thank you, Watchonthewrist.
By: BMR : October 19th, 2019-06:05
I’m smitten with this one, and I’m excited to spend some time visiting with the brothers next week. I think it will make my already strong love for this piece even more so. 😁
Very nice watch
By: brauner : October 19th, 2019-08:36
What is the strap made of, fish skin?
In the bottom of the sea
By: DrStrong : October 18th, 2019-07:09
I just found this Omega Ploprof with pre-production "Monoscritta" dial. A big fish to me. ...
Period?
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-07:49
That sound like your last PAM? If so, you caught a remarkable PAM!
Why was I knowing that it is your Air King?
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-07:54
Not only the very touching story behind it, and let me come clean on this occasion and say that I did not participate at the time , is the reason I knew it is this one but also due to the refreshing Rolex feeling that this one is offering. This Air King, ...
Fantastic pictures, dear Nico!
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-08:28
No new watches since this one????!! Certainly a change of pace, dear friend 😃
OMG!
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-09:02
Wisdom?! What happened?? ;-) LOL
Very appealing!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-08:34
Nice colours and design with a twist of a "visually recessed" permanent second at 9. Nicely played, Hulk!
;)) [nt]
By: Subexplorer : October 19th, 2019-18:34
My favourite obscure vintage brand - Doxa!
By: NT931 : October 18th, 2019-08:35
I really love the simplicity of the time-only manual-wind Doxas of the 1940s-1950s, and when this appeared, I couldn''t resist! Just arrived a week ago, courtesy of a fellow collector and a gentleman. It came with the original hangtag, strap and buckle. T...
Oh la la!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-08:40
That looks like a delicious catch. Anymore infos available? Year?
My latest catch Sinn 358 diapal
By: brauner : October 18th, 2019-08:55
bought it when I visited the factory in Frankfurt. Good for travels. Second timezone, reliable, exact, tough and strong like "Wopa". Here in PNG some weeks ago. ...
I can only consent, brauner!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-09:00
Very Good, solid quality and inmistakenly a Sinn design. Nice "action" watch.
Great Sinn...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-02:40
I don’t own one yet, but over the years I’ve been tempted... it’s only a matter of time. Your photos look great, congratulations on getting this one.
a very nice Seiko you have there, Count!
By: terbaboom : October 18th, 2019-08:57
here's one of my latest catch... sigh... the team has been playing badly for the past 6 years, just too bad I'm a fan... hahaha... ...
Just reeled in this minnow . . .
By: Dr No : October 18th, 2019-09:28
. . . Wednesday. Ca '40 Ω ref 3635, aka the Marine. Off to my watchmaker tomorrow for assessment, then my strapmaker for a leather strap made from an old saddle. Happy as a clam, Art ...
That is vintage!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-09:38
I am sure it will look fab once the strap is in and overhauled. Classy reactangular Omega, lovely hands. From what year approximately?
Should be late '30s or 1940, Count. Notice the 'FAB.SUISSE' script . . .
By: Dr No : October 18th, 2019-10:09
. . . on the dial? That indicates delivery to France. Unlikely after 1940. And the reference was out of production by '45. ;-) I'll get movement and case numbers tomorrow after my watchmaker takes it apart. That data will nail it down to the year. Art
Grazi, Don Nico! . . .
By: Dr No : October 18th, 2019-10:11
. . . a vintage Ω tank has been on my wish-list for years, so when this one was offered, I couldn't say 'no'. ;-)
Lots of potential Art ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-02:53
I love this kind of project... It takes experience and vision. It’s going to look great when you have finished with it.
Stunning piece, Art
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-08:40
And with your talent for giving these oldies a new lease of life, I can’t wait to see the wrist shots. Best Christian
My latest catch
By: Jurry : October 18th, 2019-09:40
We are currently in Geneva where we will visit the Vacheron Manufacture to see live how the master engraver will make a special engraving in the back. The watch is the Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph in platinum with the black/grey dial. It’s...
Now a big, big tuna is in the net ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-09:45
Jurry, I was anticipating your contributiion ... and you delivered, big time Fantastic VC in platinum!
Thank you
By: Jurry : October 18th, 2019-09:50
I’m really proud of it and also proud that it was my wife who pulled the trigger
Thanks
By: Jurry : October 18th, 2019-12:01
I’m really proud of it
Neither can I
By: Jurry : October 18th, 2019-12:00
Because it’s a surprise gift from Vacheron and I curious like hell
3rd time is the charm?
By: Brandon Skinner : October 18th, 2019-10:02
About 10 years ago I bought a watch which was probably my first ever Grail, something which when I first became interested in watches I never could have imagined owning... an IWC Big Pilot. It was a new 5004 which is an amazing watch. After many years I b...
I love the BP...
By: pejp : November 18th, 2019-09:12
Like you, it was one of my first 'grail' watches when I first got into buying higher end watches. It was 2009, and I bought the IW3717 Pilot Chrono as my first 'serious' watch. I remember seeing the 5004 and wanting it so badly, but obviously it would nev...
What an awesome story!
By: Brandon Skinner : November 18th, 2019-09:45
I have no doubt you'll have one again, or if you choose, one with a 9 and upgraded movement. Cheers my friend 🍻
Thats my latest and by far
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-11:24
most beloved piece. Even though i own a couple of nice watches, this one is "my watch". I cant stop talking about it. It has two amazing engravings made just for me in geneva. A text with date on the outside and a picture on the inside, only for those who...
Thank you.
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-13:42
For many people, not the most exciting on first look. Yet not the most boring on the 50000th look. That alone could be a nice bargain. For me, its neither: the most exciting on first look and still today yet i know that some people called my decision a bi...
Simply elegant!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-12:02
The hinged case back adds so much to this 5227 and allows personalisation, such as you have described. This 5227 conveys the classic Patek feeling, endorsed by yellow gold material. Very good choice.
Thanks for your comment.
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-13:45
You summed it up really nice so i learn that you really thought about this piece already. Great that you know its yg, i think its tough to see sometimes.
Jack,
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-13:47
I appreciate your comments. Thank you!
Amazing how well it goes to a pair of jeans, Abel
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-13:26
Or in other words: you know to wear and combine a watch. This special Speedy is going to be the new community watch, and rightfully! Moonshine Gold, what a fantastic name for it. Have not seen it yet and doubt to see it as they are most likely gone. Thank...
Thank you so much for your always so kind words my dear Moritz! ...
By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2019-13:40
... I feel I´m a collector with some experience in huinting pieces, and I can tell you that few watches provoked such and excitment and desire of owning it in me like this Moonshine. I deeply love it! My pleasure to remind new members the several options ...
Lovely piece
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-13:39
Nobody does the reedition as good as omega does. I also love their museum collection. Your piece is so fantastic. Very 70s dial, yet less bling bling than - say - the datejust 41 with the golden dial. Oh and omega is quite fast when it comes to bringing t...
Oooh...
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-13:55
I should have known that this is a 60s piece since omega is really open in terms of communicating the relevant historical dates. Yet for me personally, it still is a 70s watch. Thank you for your invitation. I just posted a picture wich is in term of dial...
you are right: i really should read a little bit more.
By: Reuven Malter : October 18th, 2019-14:36
i will do soon. I know there are many good reads about this particular piece. i think its better documented that most other pieces. And definately more interesting than reading 100 times the same story again and again like "the nautilus came from gerald g...
Ha ha ha!! Yes! Understand your point Reuven.
By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2019-16:21
There is a lot to read about the Speedmaster history and many sources in the net. Specially If you like the watch, be it steel or gold you will enjoy so much learning many interesting facts around it. Best, Abel
This watch is just stunning, Abel
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-08:38
I had seen pictures of it but after you posted your first pictures of it, it dawned on me just how amazing it looks. These pictures are amazing as well. A real winner in my book!
good meal
By: Weems@8 : October 18th, 2019-14:56
I like fish fingers. It is more a snack, but wat the heck it is delicious.
give fish fingers a twist
By: Weems@8 : October 18th, 2019-16:01
I put mayonese and spice on it. So salty, it is not everyones taste.
Have you been dynamite fishing?
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 18th, 2019-23:40
How on earth can you get such many big fishes out of the sea? I called the excisting lot of members the wild bunch ... you are proving it😀. I tend to say it is show off what you are displaying here but your collage is brilliant. Very nicely played, FabR👌 ...
You really nailed it with these collages
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-08:46
I ADORE your collection and I think I agree with your pick for the Boccadasse as the favorite. However all three would make any owner proud.
New Speedy!
By: Pelican1960 : October 18th, 2019-19:03
I recently bought a new Speedmaster. It’s been on my radar for many years. Loving the Speedy experience! ...
The perfect watch ?...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:17
It’s difficult to to find a better choice. Thanks for joining us this weekend.
Thanks again.
By: Pelican1960 : October 19th, 2019-21:20
Still trying to figure out where to put that big “tackle box.” 😊
Good to see your Seiko...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:15
Always a great choice as they make excellent watches. Thanks for joining us.
Abacus, pardon me that I did not mention lurkers specifically
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-00:14
I planed to, but in my excitement hosting I simply forgot 😀. Your Timewalker was unknown to me and I looked it up immediately. Very tasteful dial and good quality bracelet. How is the Miyota movement performing?
Thank you my dear Count!
By: Abacus : October 19th, 2019-01:19
Unfortunately I've not worn the watch for long enough yet to make an assessment of the Miyota. It seems accurate. On the plus side it is a genuine no-date movement.
It’s great to have you joining us this weekend...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:14
WristScan is only as good as we collectively make it. Your Smiths Everest looks great and I can’t remember the last time we had one posted. Have a great weekend.
Thank you dear Captain Scarlet...
By: Abacus : October 19th, 2019-08:11
This isn't an original Smiths but a newly made one. I wanted something that had modern levels of water resistance.
Thank you dear Abel...
By: Abacus : October 20th, 2019-00:12
I thought I'd deploy my Hogg's Veldtschoens as a backdrop as they were free of mud at the time! I will try and keep up the posting. This is a great forum for seeing so many fantastic and extraordinary watches; I shouldn't find it hard! Have a good weekend...
What a tasteful Zenith
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-00:24
Very, very nice! The map is from Haarlem, I suppose.
Great Zenith...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:11
With a legendary movement. Congratulations on getting this one 👌
Thanks Bobbe...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:22
Join us next weekend for WristScan 🙏
My latest catch, having arrived just yesterday
By: shortys home : October 19th, 2019-00:11
After having done a few photo sessions with the prototype, here’s the „real thing“ having joined my modest collection, finally 🤗 Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers Henrik ...
BARAKUDA ALARM!!!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-00:30
This is possibly the ruling fish in this sea. Outstanding! Spectacular!
Congratulations Henrik...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:09
I’m so pleased that you finally got this one. Enjoy it and make some great memories 🥂
Beautiful watch, Henrik
By: Brandon Skinner : October 19th, 2019-08:13
It seems like Blancpains just jump in your boat!🐳🐡🐟🦈🐠
Thank you Count...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-03:06
It’s easier on your wrist than you first think and looks great when casually dressed or in a formal setting. Great theme this weekend.
In gold
By: brauner : October 19th, 2019-08:28
Congrats
Thank you Abel...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 19th, 2019-17:09
We know the magic of this this watch 🥂
Thank you Christian 🙏....
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 20th, 2019-14:56
It’s a great watch and I know I’m in good company when Abel has one 😉
My latest....
By: S F : October 19th, 2019-02:35
A close up.. Have a great weekend ...
Excelent pieces! The De Bethune in particular
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-04:42
Also on very fitting straps, very tasteful. Yes the Alpinist is fantastic value for money and rightfully very loved. Thank you for showing third watch, that I have not come across so far.
Three great pieces!
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-08:52
Great catches all of them. I’m really curious about your impressions of the Kurono. Well done my friend
A latest catch.........
By: nomadgiles : October 19th, 2019-05:28
.....is not for me A present for the beautiful woman in my life - she’s not yet seen it, so shhhhh ;-) A same dynamic dial men’s version is due on my wrist soon, but for now have matched straps: ...
In spite of all the hype and hullabaloo ...
By: fernando : October 19th, 2019-07:52
I think this is a superb time piece to own and wear, whatever the occasion. Unfortunately, so many regard this as one of the trophy watches to acquire due to its perceived rarity. I like it because it fits me well and the black dial is also my preference....
I think it is also a beautiful Daytona, Fernando.
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-08:23
I am not drawn to any former model albeit those are also feeling suprisingly "thinn" on the wrist. With the ceramic bezel however the Daytonas, including strap versions, look much better now. I was thinking to like the white dialed one more but your wrist...
With my latest catch...
By: jporos : October 19th, 2019-10:12
the Junghans Max Bill 100 Jahre Bauhaus, I feel like I can wear it either recto... or verso. HAGWE! ...
True: recto or verso!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-10:19
The Anniversary Max Bill is a cool watch, no doubt. I own the regular model without date.
70s special
By: jml_watches : October 19th, 2019-10:13
Not that I'm predictable, but latest arrival is another alarm - landed a few months back. Cheers JML ...
I will have to look it up, JML
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-10:22
Did not know such manufacturer was exsisting. I should educated myself more about alarm watches 😀. Nicely played!
Quite dapper!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-10:37
Like the case and bracelet in particular 👍
His and hers
By: nafetS : October 19th, 2019-10:21
Picked Up my newest find today and I'm very Happy with it. It's completely different to the Rest of my collection. Misses got something new aswell. We're going for a nice Dinner with our new acquisitions this evening ...
Very nice FP Journe!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-10:30
The competition has become very hard again to find a winning watch. Enjoy your night out!
LOL [nt]
By: ChristianDK : October 20th, 2019-08:55
My latest catch..
By: KamalRostov : October 19th, 2019-10:49
to mark my recent retirement. Impeccable timing by the AD 😃 ...
LOL 😂! Impecable timing indeed!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 19th, 2019-10:55
Enjoy your well deserved retirement Daytona in WG. This Daytona looks fab in any metal. Nice shot!
Thank you Nico 🙏🏻
By: KamalRostov : October 19th, 2019-17:11
It was either this or a 1680. As I could not find one with all the boxes ticked, and with my AD coming through for me on the LN, it was a no brainier 😊😃
While these days...
By: KMII : October 20th, 2019-03:36
I spend more time working than ‘fishing’, there’s always a latest. In fact let me present two - one that I share with my wife, and our daughter’s latest:Have a great weekend, all 👍🏻 ...
Sharing means caring
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 20th, 2019-04:10
Always nice to see that a watch is shared. A very elegant Habring makes it certainly easy. Lovely watch for your daughter: I am sure her friends will eny her 👍. Have a good Sunday, KMII.
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
By: KMII : October 20th, 2019-06:38
And in the meantime it appears that most of my watches are now shared. And I am quite fine with that The Habring was a little taste of things to come for us, until each one gets their own on top