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Hello dear friends, We are now live for our first theme of the year at WristScan ! Our theme is a relatively simple one and all about the watches that you chose to enjoy this week and for the coming weekend. It will interesting to see if the new year spur...  

Hello dear friends ! After last year, it’s good to start the year with fresh hope, enthusiasm for life and a little horological pleasure for us all 😉 I started the week with a watch that always gives pleasure in a subtle and discrete sense, but with class...  

Something elegant, something strong, and something cool! 😉

Can you share your choices with us for the start of 2023 ?

Many thanks for hosting this first WristScan of 2023. I started the New Year with a bang - the DB25 Starry Varius GMT I then switched to the JLC Duometre Chronographe for return to the office. Followed by the Moser Streamliner Perpetual And today the JLC ...  

Wow, I absolutely love the design details in your beautiful DB25 Starry Varius GMT. I can remember that days when DB started out making exceptional watches and have admired their work ever since.

The DB25 range really captured my attention and the GMT version of the Starry Varius ticked all the boxes for me. The color of the blued titanium is unique - unlike anything else I’ve ever seen. The attention to detail is exceptional - I particularly like...  

For me a clear winner series of pics, also some with superb details on those Super Zooms.. Well done & Chapeau ! Best, hs.

I’m really enjoying watching DB as they evolve, and also start producing some smaller watches in the DB25 line - the new 40mm Perpetual in particular. It’s good to see the independent sector of the market so vibrant these days!

The DB is awesome! Your stunning shots leave me speechless! Wow! Same with that wonderful JLC Duometre. Wow again!! Not to mention your Moser and Reverso to complete your awesome choices. Great shots to share them with us. Have a great New Year 2023! Best... 

I’ve recently traded up to an iPhone 13 Pro Max and enjoying the built in camera. For an old timer like me who remembers “developer and fixer” the technology in todays smartphones is staggering and the results amazing. Having said that, it always helps to... 

... 1990´s. Then I switched with great pain to digital cameras in the earlies 2000´s and later to the I Phone camera which has became my favorite tool to shoot watches in the last say three or four years. Of course has some limitations compared to a camer... 

I especially like your DB25 and the fantastic pics you made of it. Your JLC Grande GMT 8 days awakens nostalgic feelings in me. I owned this gem. And was stupid enough to sell it to fund another watch. Cheers Thomas ...  

LE and CK 859 are two other excellent watches to wear during these first days of the new 2023! Look forward to a very enjoyable First WS edition of 2023 with many awesome entries from our participants. Will return later with my choices for present week an... 

I thought the 60th Anniversary Bond SM would catch your eye. Or should that be Golden Eye 😉

I’m happy for your catching of this watch dear Captain and I can imagine you sre enjoying it so much. Hagwe! Abel

Hagwe !

Repetition is unavoidable with a modest collection but I find myself reaching for and enjoying the Bronzo more and more. It’s also far more photogenic than the owner. 😉 Have a cracking weekend. Cheers 🍻 Kurt ...  

Hello and Happy New Year Kurt. I completely understand your love for this Tudor. I have a blue dial version and always enjoy it. Will you keep it on for the weekend ? ...  

Love that bronze and blue combination. Kurt 🍻

You share it in a superb shot with the sunlight adding a warm glow to the charm of this watch. Hagwe! Abel

Yes, taken late afternoon when sun was low in the sky. All the best, Kurt.

Keep enjoying your Tudor so much! Hagwe! Abel

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Great choice, dear Captain!! 🙏

Currently have a limited amount of pieces to choose from. Here a few that i can choose from. Hope these aren’t a bit boring for you all 😉 HAGWE 🙏🏻🤗 ...  

Happy New Year Watchonthewrist. How could such a superb and diverse selection ever be boring. Which have you been enjoying most ?

Its not easy tbh

Your Staudt chrono with Arab

Enjoy 2023! ...  

This superb watch has my attention and certainly has my attention this weekend. The short lugs make such a difference on the wrist. Hope you can post a few more photos of it this weekend.

I'll try to show it more later.

I really like your dial choice 😉

I think this is a very wearable watch that's meant to be a daily. Particularly in white metals, it flies under the radar--although I couldn't resist the 22k. Have a good year!

Hagwe, Abel

I appreciate it, this is a very nice watch to wear.

Thank you for your kind greetings for the new year!! Same to you! Cheers! Abel

The first I just think it looks so cool and really enjoy wearing it, while the second I only just bought this week! 😆 I finally used my real camera on the first but just the humble iPhone on the second. ...  

You just cant go wrong with one of these in your collection. The IWC with tje green design details and matching strap looks incredible. How long have you had this one ?

When I first saw this IWC I just fell in love with the colour, the titanium case, movement, and strap (and had also been a big F1 fan back during the Schumacher/Hill era). Immediately contacted IWC to be put on the wait list back in late August, and by mi...  

The Schumacher/Hill era was certainly exciting times for F1 and I have found memories of meeting both great drivers.

I remember when McLaren dominated from the Australian grand prix onwards to a point when it got a little ridiculous. It was amazing, I think that was 1997-8? I was always rooting for Damon as a fellow Brit and could not believe he switched to Jordan (noth... 

Patrick Head always said that Damon wanted a significant increase in his contractual salary and this played a part in his shock departure.

I also remember how McLaren were always classed as the villain while Ferrari quite the opposite. The former did have the best cars then, but they were so good that there was no competition, at least for a while.

They practically broke the sport. They were the dream team.

Something fun and something cool. 😉

... for the first days of the New 2023! Hagwe, Abel PS: The IWC is a great and awesome watch and I love the straps you have chosen for it!

I quite enjoy the history, elegance, simplicity, and understated look of this watch. I did try for the current version but remains impossible with any AD so had to settle for the 114270, which I was very lucky to find with all original paperwork, etc, and... 

... I have an special attachment to this watch which brings me so much pleasure on my wrist. I specially like this model in the 36 mm version and I was happy to know decided to reintroduce this case size in their catalog. I´m sure your 114270 will not dis... 

I started the week enjoying the sun with my CFB. Now heading to the weekend with my oldest “real” watch. Happy Three Kings day. ...  

Your CFB with the beautiful blue sunburst dial is just what you need after a few days of rain. It’s good to see your oldest watch, how long have you had the Zenith ?

it was a gift from my parents some 40 years ago. Sentimentality priceless. ...  

I absolutely agree.

…. and yes, it says „31“ but I was still wearing it on „1“ … and actually still today (Jan 6) Cheers, HSTE ...  

Sublime AP and very cool way to start the new year. Is this one becoming a favourite in your collection ?

The 5402 are my favorites (luckily, I still have a few after the black one has gone … 😉). But then, others if in „sporty mood“…..

Keep enjoying it !

This weekend it’s the Pepsi with a touch of blue. Also included the watch I wore this past week… Also got this new blue suede strap for the up/down Sometime you need more then 1 coffee to wake up during the holidays… ...  

That’s quite a start to 2023 and I absolutely love the blue/grey strap combo on your Lange.

... option to change the looks of this great watch. Love the UP Down Lange a watch that had been haunting me for long. Both of your Panerai choices are among my favorites too and the Explorer is the right option always. Have a great year my dear friend. B... 

is still one of the most beautiful Panerai ever made. Just my HO. Cheers Thomas

and I get lots of comments and compliments on it S ...  

That’s nice 👌🏻 Kurt

It’s interesting to hear you get lots of comments and compliments on it

it is interesting, after wearing so many different types of watches over the years why is this getting the most attention? I think its the unusual complication on the dial of two halves of the globe, the overall steampunk effect of the bronze and the comp... 

Have a great year 2023! Hagwe, Abel

… very eclectic considering the watches I had in rotation starting with my old custom (since about 1981) of wearing my gold Date 1500 every December 31 and January 1st : Then I changed for the Speedmaster new 321 Ed White: Followed by my Pam 424 No Date v...  

Your Rolex gold date 1500 has my full attention. Its a good looking piece in the classic Rolex style. Certainly a watch that I would be proud to have in my collection and enjoy. As for your other choices they are the true pleasure of our sport Variety is ... 

It has grown vintage with me during all those long years (Lol!!) and it shows a soft patina in some corners of its case and also the charming riveted bracelet add to the vintage looks of this watch which was bought brand new at a local Rolex Ad around 198... 

and I completely understand, the best watches in our collections should be all about the sentiment and not about the value.

Although I am no YG guy, your marvellous 15000 Date is a superb choice and how considerate, to take it for the last & first days of the year. — Other than that I liked your California dialled PAM 424 — And of course the Ed White Classic ! And to me most c... 

Thank you so much for your always so kind comments on my post. I’m very happy to read that you liked my choices for these first days of 2023 and my pictures of them as well. The old Date full gold is a very special watch and after so many years my family ... 

A beautiful selection of watches with real meaning. I particularly enjoyed reading about your tradition with the Rolex gold date 1500 and the Ed White is one of my favorite Speedmasters.

Happy Year to you too my friend! Thanks a lot for your kind comments on my choices and I’m glad to know you liked the story behind my old gold Date. The Ed White is also a favorite modern Speedy. It’s a masterpiece indeed. Hagwe! Abel

The Ed White is a superb watch! Hagwe! Abel

what an impressive variety of beautiful watches. Eclectic is the right word for your selection. Hard to believe that your YG Rolex is more than 40 years old. Really a timeless design. This is certainly a strength of Rolex. And the Ed White seems to be one... 

I wish you have started a great New Year! Agree with you that Rolex designs are timeless and this is part of the strength of the Brand. My old Date is testimony of this characteristic of their products. Reliability is another. The watch is marvelously pre... 

....and this for the rest of the week...Cartier rules ....and a fun workhorse for timing my morning walks ,rain or shine Have a great year! ...  

Welcome halkcb and Happy New Year. Your choice of two very nice Cartier watches look great and the MoonSwatch is such a fun watch. I always enjoy one for change of pace. Best regards Captain

Got impression that the availability has now improved too - which is a plus Cheers JML

Have a great year 2023! Hagwe, Abel

On Monday, it was the souveran: Tuesday, it was the e168: Wednesday belonged to the 2998-61: On Thursday, it was the JLC again: Yesterday (Friday) was the 2447 nst: And today (Saturday), it's back to Omega (ck2791): So, all vintage, and not much change to...  

Hello Ruffian, welcome. I absolutely adore your selection of vintage pieces, especially the Omega watches. Thank you for sharing them with us on WristScan Best regards Captain

I really like my Holthinrichs Raw Ornament, and the new nubuck ostrich came just in time for the new year. A bit bold but fun! ...  

Happy New Year to you ! Good to hear you really like my Holthinrichs Raw Ornament, it looks excellent and definitely enhanced by your new strap. Superb choice. Best regards Captain

2023 is starting well for many WPS members looking at their beautiful entries! I have the GS and Habring since Dec22 including my year end vacation. Will be having them for at least another week! ...  

Happy New Year to you. Two good choices and I have to admit that I have a particular love for the Habring. Best regards Captain

... which regrettably never reached my Country but sooner or later I will add to my collection some day. Two great choices to start your year! Hagwe, Abel

What attracted me to this GS is the cream dial too. Your 1500 has lots of charm and there is still this small itch of a full gold Rolex that I need to scratch one day 😂….. I had looked at Habring for a long time but could not decide until this Endurance m... 

Glad you like my old Date. I guess you´ll find a lot of enjoyment in a full gold Rolex. Good news is that you can still find a Day Date or Datejust full gold vintage with a very reasonable price for a full gold watch. Regarding Habring: they make some won... 

impressing on your wrist! All the best Thomas

Happy New Year to everyone! it's the Aquanaut for me on New Year's Eve and the Parmigiani PF Tonda Micro Rotor since the new year... ...  

Quality choices and nice shots of the Aquanaut and the Parmigiani PF Tonda.

Started with my good old Seamaster CK 2913 It‘s a Vintage watch I always enjoy, with that nifty Lollipop as a cherry on the cake.. The Master Control Calendar in Blue during the week for theatre And now for the WE: my most recent arrival Reverso Tribute S...  

I hope you enjoyed the festive holidays. Your Omega Seamaster 300 looks so good with its vintage patina. You can’t go wrong with the ever flexible Reverso. Best regards Captain PS Thank you for your comment about hosting 😉

I really like you beautiful green Reverso - and the Casa Fagliano straps really suit the model. I’m curious - how do you find the fit? I always seem to struggle with JLC strap sizes. My Duometre Chronographe shipped with a 120/80 which for my 17.2cm wrist... 

As per your CF related Q about the strap length & fit, I can only say, I frequently choose a middle length ( so one measure more) for my 17cm wrist; in this case that results in a 120/75 strap. BTW: on another of my recent arrivals, (a Master Ctrl Cal... 

Some great choices you share here with the watches on your wrist during the first days of this New 2023. I keep drooling after viewing your SM vintage CK2913. It´s a wonderful piece in great condition. The MCC blue dial so classy and classic timepiece! Gu... 

.. your as always nice comments about my choices this week ! - Glad you liked them and yes, the Blue Master Calendar and the more recent addition of the Reverso Small Second/Green are bringing me joy in their respective wrist-charm !! Wishing you a good b... 

... and I can easily understand your feelings as both the MCC and the Reverso SS are so charming and beautiful timepieces. I´m sure you´ll keep loving and enjoying them so much. Thanks a lot for your kind good wishes and I send you my similar wishes for y... 

One piece is better than the other. 🙏 A very nice selection! Best Thomas

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Very cool, have you had this one for long ?

Hi Not worn this in a while, been enjoying wearing it again this week. Cheers JML ...  

recall its long stint on your wrist.

Great shots to share it here! Hagwe, Abel

And it was a good one, especially Love is a Losing Game:

And Happy New Year. The ever flexible Seiko looking particularly good in your Static shot. Best regards Captain

Nothing crazy. Old trusty companion ...  

The no date Submariner is a personal favourite and looks good in any situation. Nice wrist shot. Happy New Year !

The no date version is my favorite too. Hagwe! Abel

For sure a timeless and very desirable design. Looks fantastic on your wrist. Like made. For you. Cheers Thomas

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Good to see this one InHavenPro, something different for us here. Have you had this one for long ?

so it's been a decent amount of time. It was the last one that Anthony had left in stock, so I was truly fortunate to be able to get one! Cheers, Filip

I have and occasionally wear others, but I’ve been alternating between this duo as of late — one I purchased about 12 years ago and one I purchased about 9 months ago. Perhaps it’s time for a little bloodletting? We shall see… Best to all here for the new...  

Excellent start to 2023 RabidManatee. Two watches to cover any situation in life. Happy New Year !

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Did you receive this one in December ? Happy New Year to you.

It looks absolutely beautiful. I love the unmistakable Cartier design.

The strap is also chocolate brown? All the best Thomas

My choice for this week is the watch depicted in the card above!😉 ...  

Happy New Year to you. Is this Rolex a new entry into your collection ? Best regards Captain

Got it last Nov! 🍻 ...  

Hagwe ! Abel

Dear Captain , Happy new year and hope you had a fantastic holiday - great theme choice to start off with ! Having to get back to work at the beginning of Jan is always hard and I decided to ease the way back with one of my more “toolish” watches as a rem...  

I had a good festive holiday, thank you and I hope you enjoyed it. The Sinn U1 is certainly a proper tool watch designed for pilots. I personally like the design as it’s a different take on the typical design. Looks good on your wrist. Best regards Captai... 

Thanks Capt ! , Sinn has come up with quite a few variations for the U1 and this is one of my favourites indeed

Though Sinn is well known for their pilot watches I see here they make some wonderful divers as well. Love this particular model with a lot of character! Hagwe! Abel

Thanks dear Abel , yes this is one of my favourite divers and have had it for the past few years but never gets old for me at least 😊

And a happy new year as well ! 😀

HNY again to all our friends and members here in this wonderful place! And in this case the selection of the watches I want to present is very easy for me. Two watches essentially determined my last 14 days. 1. There is my new love, the Patek 5164R, which...  

... This gold 5164 is a stunning piece of horology and I can feel and understand your excitement for it. Enjoy it so much and in the best of good health! Your Da Vinci IWC Perpetual Calendar is a marvelous piece and a superb choice for your week to say go... 

Starting 2023 in sublime style. The the Patek 5164R looks awesome in your photos. Well played Sir ! Best regards Captain

Seiko Samurai Titanium Diver Today Five years ago Ten years ago Fifteen years ago Nineteen years ago when I got both the Volvo and the Watch. The car left 4-5 years ago but the watch remains a favorite. Cazalea ...  

This is one Seiko that I haven’t had the pleasure of owning, but it looks great and your photos with the timeline over the years is very interesting. Best regards Captain

And made of your favorite metal: Titanium!! It looks brand new! Awesome!! And its design is timeless. A great watch. A great choice! Cheers! Abel

sponsored by the Zurich merchants and hotels. Up again after 2 years Corona suspension and against the green opposition. Could be, that this was the last year it was politically feasible to hold them. Cheers and all the best for 2023 to you Richard ...  

Interesting about the fireworks in Zurich and nice shots of the event. I really like your vintage Heuer Autavia, superb ! Best regards Captain

… the Zurich fireworks. Guess they are being banned around the world. Happy New Year!! Best Abel