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Chillon Castle Switzerland Travel & Watches

Mike H · 2019-08-07T17:29:42Z

Explore Chillon Castle in Switzerland through Mike H's photo essay, blending historical travel with luxury watch wrist shots. Discover scenic views and horological moments.

By Mike H · Aug 7, 2019 · 27 replies

Mike H

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Mike H shares a captivating photo essay from his Swiss holiday, featuring a visit to the historic Chillon Castle. This article beautifully blends travelogue with horological appreciation, showcasing stunning landscapes alongside mandatory wrist shots. Readers are invited to enjoy the picturesque views and the subtle integration of luxury watches into a memorable travel experience.

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After a hectic first half year hardly leaving me any free time, holiday time finally came to give me a real good break.

And what better location could there be for holidays than Switzerland for people like us? Well for me the choice was made easily to once again enjoy this place although I was already here just 3 months ago for a long weekend with friends. But this time enjoying visiting with my wife...

Chillon is the oldest castle in Switzerland and is really worth visiting. In its current form’ Chillon Castle is the result of several centuries of different constructions and alterations. The small rocky island on which the castle is built acted both as a protection and a strategic location to control movement between the north and south of Europe. The castle’s history starts in the Savoy era in the 12th century...

But surely some pics will speak better than words... 😉

From the castle the view is breathtaking in many places...

Of course the mandatory wrist shots had to be here to confirm that I came with a decent attire...😉

Hope you enjoy the pics as much as I enjoy the place 😉

Mike

Key Points from the Discussion

Chillon Castle is recognized as the oldest castle in Switzerland, with a history dating back to the Savoy era in the 12th century, making it a significant historical landmark.
The visit to Chillon Castle evokes fond memories for other collectors who have also traveled through the region, highlighting its enduring appeal as a scenic stop.
The Ulysse Nardin San Marco with a cloisonné enamel dial, likely from the 1990s, is identified in one of the wrist shots, showcasing a specific vintage piece.
The Rolex Submariner featured in the wrist shots is noted for having aged exceptionally well, prompting a question about its production year.

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fernando

Aug 7, 2019

Brings back great memories when I visited Geneva almost yearly and then driving through Vevey, Montreaux and on towards Aigle. Chateau Chillon was always an interesting stop along the way.

Mike H

Aug 8, 2019

Sorry that I messed up your message as I have added few pics after your post but obviously my report was not completed without the mandatory wrist shots 😉

Mike H

Aug 8, 2019

For me it is almost a yearly pilgrimage to go and visit my friends but I must admit that it is much easier for me as I am not as far from Switzerland as you are

Marcus Hanke

Aug 8, 2019

Ulysse Nardin San Marco with cloisonné enamel dial: I think it was produced in the Nineties. Marcus

mahesh

Aug 8, 2019

& that Rolex Sub has aged well, really well !! (from which year ?) Thanks for sharing the beautiful moment. Best, Mahesh.,

Mike H

Aug 8, 2019

It looks just awesome 👌👌

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