Wristshot
DonCorson's "BaselWorld Guessing Game" invited the community to identify watches and wearers from a series of wristshots taken at BaselWorld. This interactive post not only showcased a diverse array of timepieces, many from independent watchmakers, but also fostered engaging discussion among collectors. The game provided a unique snapshot of the watches and personalities shaping the industry at the time, offering a fun way to test horological knowledge.
Let me start with Watch Nr 1 (probably the easiest since I don't know much better than that...) Watch Nr 1 Mr Laurent Ferrier The Laurent Ferrier Galet Tourbillon I like this watch because... who would say no to this?!?! Gorgeous dial, gorgeous movement design, and a hidden tourbillon.
Just had to take a guess on the most obvious one for me (besides the LF #1)... Number 9 MB&F HM3 Starcruiser Maximillian Busser Love the HM3 for its innovative structure and time display... but love the HM3 Chocolate Frog even more! Fun Game! C I'm very curious to find out what watch Stephen Forsey is wearing in #2 as I've never seen it before... (or at least I'm guessing it's him based on the trademark hands and the shirt cuff...) This message has been edited by Vinontre on 2012-03-10 16:18:28
Daniels' Anniversary Watch Worn by Roger Smith What do I like about the watch - nothing less than historic, magnificently finished, hand made in the true sense of the word. A testament to Sir George. Mitch
...had better not wear it around here, Mitch. We no longer have capital punishment on the statute books, so it would be well worth the risk of hacking his arm from his body and prising the watch from his cold dead wrist. Cheers, pplater.
Well, for Number 8 I'm going to skip the obvious choice of wearer at the risk of being wrong (but hey -- the downside is pretty minimal!) - Thomas Prescher Triple Axis Toubillon - Tim Jackson - Love it because of its technical virtousity -- the visual aspects of some of Thomas' watches leave me a bit cold, but it's hard to argue with the execution of the complications Number 19 is clearly a Vianney Halter Classic on the wrist of Horo (just kidding ). Dolly Cheong? Yeah, I'm fishing... I do like
Is the Ochs und Junior Due Ore Tinta. I am guessing it's on the creator's wrist - Mr. Oechslinhimself? I love the simplicity in mechanism design, the design philosophy of not "finishing" the case, and youthfulness I the design. J. This message has been edited by JMan on 2012-03-10 22:42:11
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