09:09:09 on 09-09-09 Watch Community Challenge

MTF · 2009-09-08T18:43:54Z

Join the WatchProSite community's 09:09:09 on 09-09-09 challenge. See how collectors worldwide captured this unique horological moment with their watches.

MTF initiates a fun community challenge, inviting WatchProSite members to capture and share their watches at the precise moment of 09:09:09 on September 9, 2009. This unique horological event sparked a global participation, showcasing various timepieces and celebrating a memorable date in a playful, collective manner. The post highlights the community's engagement and the personal connection collectors have with their watches.

A PuristS friend woke me up at 09:09:09 on 09-09-09 in Singapore....

How about posting your 09:09:09 on 09-09-09 tribute in your timezone? Remember to write your country in the subject line....

Regards,

MTF

This message has been edited by MTF on 2009-09-10 05:32:06

Key Points from the Discussion

Capturing the exact moment of 09:09:09 on an analog watch proves to be a more challenging endeavor than with digital displays.
The Ulysse Nardin full-calendar watch featured in the original post is admired for its gorgeous display.
The date 09-09-09 was particularly popular for significant life events, such as marriages in Singapore, due to its unique numerical sequence, despite being in a traditionally unlucky lunar month.
Some watches, like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grand Reveil, lack a seconds hand, making the precise capture of 09:09:09 a near-impossible task.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris '65, Grand Reveil, and 8 Days models are highlighted as awesome pieces within the discussion.

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marcelo

Sep 8, 2009

I wish I had a gorgeous full-calendar like your UN... And look forward to seeing our fellows' pictorial replies to your call Marcelo This message has been edited by marcelo on 2009-09-08 19:39:07

Geo

Sep 9, 2009

Unfortunately no watch of mine is doing that. GEO

nikolaj

Sep 9, 2009

It will look more pleasing Nikolaj

FanFrancisco

Sep 9, 2009

wish someone from Europe or America would be able to capture the same movement. thanks a lot. stefan

Bill

Sep 9, 2009

Not as easy to capture the moment in analog. Bill

Dr No

Sep 9, 2009

. . . you don't have a seconds hand . . . . . . 09:09:~ 09/09/09. From Ventura County, just north and west of Los Angeles . . . cordially, Art

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