amanico
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Bringing the camera is a good thing, but forgetting the case opener is inexcusable.
I was invited to take some pictures of a few watches and among them, a revelation, a Gubelin.
A superb case, whose dimensions are perfect for my wrist, and whose lugs make me think to some divine creations from Vacheron and Jaeger.
The dial, the true soul of the watch, is not less captivating with its warm hour markers contrasting in a delicious way with the black background.
Behind the screw in case back... A manual movement, which I would love to see, if only I didn't forget the bloody case opener!
Damn me!
Anyway, her are some pictures of a watch I've never seen, till today.
And you?
Pretty frustrating, isn't it?
I had to pass on it, as I have some targets which may soon come, so any dispersion is far from being welcomed, but what a lovely watch!
This is the good thing with the Vintage World... You always discover something which makes your list longer...
Best,
Nicolas
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Bringing the camera is a good thing, but forgetting the case opener is inexcusable.
I was invited to take some pictures of a few watches and among them, a revelation, a Gubelin. A superb case, whose dimensions are perfect for my wrist, and whose lugs make me think to some divine creations from Vacheron and Jaeger. The dial, the true soul...
You could have forgotten to pu the memory card in the camera...
Then it would have been a total disaster (talking from experience ;-) Cheers Andrew
Once, I pushed by accident on the memory card ...
When taking the battery out to charge it... I put the loaded battery, and took some pictures several days after... At the end of 6 pictures, a signal came: " Memory Card overloaded "... It was the internal card of the camera, which is selected by default....
the lugs are very nice, but dont sit with the military style dial
i dont know what it is, but i'm so used to seeing military dials in pretty plain cases that despite the beautiful lugs they look odd together as if the lugs are earlier than the dial. i'm sure you know what i mean by this. 30's style lugs and 40's style d...
Black dial / teardrop lugs...
I am a sucker for this kind of combination... Another example: I would love to see this dial with more conventional lugs, too. I am totally biased. As for the movemenr, thanks for your support! :) :) :) Best, my frend. Nicolas. ...
always willing to support a...
always willing to support a friend in times of crisis :) G On 13 Jun 2013 10:00, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* amanico (registered) on June 13th, 2013 - 01:59 > > *Title: Black dial / teardrop lugs... > * > > *
Such beauty! What a gorgeous little thing.
I really appreciate posts on vintage watches. Thank you, Sir!
Nicolas, that one is truly...
... stunning. Absolutely amazing. Museum piece! I could look at it all day. - Scott
A pity I have other priorities, currently, as I would have bought it.And in real,
Even better! Best, my dear Scott. Nicolas
Next time, you may try to open it by using 2 tooth pick.
Of course, it needs skill and strength and provided you find tooth pick. Regards Ling
Ling, you must have some...
Ling, you must have some damn strong tooth picks :) On 13 Jun 2013 11:39, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* ling5hk (registered) on June 13th, 2013 - 03:39 > > *Title: Next time, you may try to open it by using 2 tooth pick....
its a new one on...
its a new one on me. i must try it one day when i forget my caseback opener :) best G On 13 Jun 2013 11:45, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* ling5hk (registered) on June 13th, 2013 - 03:44 > > *Title: I must admit it works ...
Beautiful and rare watch.
Next time, don't forget the case opener. :) thanks for sharing vte
Rookie misstake! ;)
You know that when meeting and looking at watches... You will always want to look at the movement...! ;) Thank you for the exterior pics, my friend! It's abeautiful watch- love the lugs a lot! Best Blomman
Well, I was there to take a watch in picture, a watch which was not there.
Then I noticed a few other watches which were of interest... Then, i realized I didn't bring the case opener... There are days like these... ;) Best, my friend. Nicolas
An under appreciated brand
Gubelin seem to have made some fine watches in the mid century period. They used some good movements too, Felsa, AS Schild, as well eternamatics, which they rebranded as gubelinmatics or ipsomatics. A lot of the cases and dials seem to aged well, suggesti...
Super input, Conor.
I remember their version of the Memo Parking, too... Thanks for your valuable input. Best, Nicolas.