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Hidden Depths
The IWC is a very special watch. I know a few people for whom they are a serious addiction.
What else have you hidden away?
A new addi(c)tion in my collection: Heuer Bund 3 H Chrono.
I don't know if it is an addition or an addiction, as lately, I explored the thema of Pilot Chronos with a certain delectation. First, the lovely Jardur, which became my absolute favourite Pilot Chrono, with its superb and powerful look: Then, the Omega S...
No, not at this point, Damjan.
I got this Chrono a bit more than one year ago, and sold it a few months from now. This one was truly interesting, but I had to do some sacrifices to get a piece I'm running after for a long, very long time. I wrote this review in September 2010, and lost...
Nice Bunds. Why are the 3 and H located differently within the red circle..
..in your last pic which i presumed both watches to be of the same variant..
Looks stunning on your wrist, my friend..
That window wrist shot. You rule. Addiction? You are not fair. You have two of them. This is contagious. I also like the two sub dial chrono. Congrats on a very nice catch. Regards Ed This message has been edited by Edward Lee on 2011-07-11 05:21:59
Not two of them, Ed...
Nor even one, as I had to sell mine some months ago... But it was a cool watch which I will, with a bit of luck, buy back. Best, Nicolas.
A friend brought me this one from the Munchen watch fair.
So, I can't be more helpful, I fear. Best, Nicolas.
howdy mate
I just got myself one of the 3H Bund chronos as well!!!!! Brothers in arm, or wrists. Best, Horo
Ex brothers in arms, but future, maybe.
Between writing this review, one year ago, and posting it, I sold the Heuer to fund another holy monster I'm running after. But with a bit of luck, I will go for it, once again. It al depends on what I will do with my Speedie. Best, Horo. Nicolas
Another great lot
Thank you for sharing with us another lot of your fine examples. They are just great. Surely, an addition plus addiction plus sensation.
Gorgeous
love the H3. Congratulations on this Great Addition.. Great Collection BTW. Wear it Well :0))
That's an awesome watch to let go.
Considering your collection include Military, Vintages Chronograph and Evilesque watches. What could be more evliesque than this. I am curious to know the replacement. BTW the Hueur Bund is nice But there another bund ...... a mysterious underwater creatu...
Ocean 2000 Amag!
Very nice catch, Tyler! Well, the Bund Chrono is not too gard to find, so I will have the time. For the moment, I need some cash to go on the piece I run after. I thiknk that when you see it, you will understand why I made this choice. Best, Nicolas.
It is another iteration of something I already own in my collection.
But a very special one, indeed. I need two or 3 more months to fund it, sadly. But the seller is a friend of mine, and he's patient... Lucky me! Best, Nicolas.
2 to 3 months? Well I hope I get to see it in metal then.
All the luck to you to acquire this beauty in time Looks 2nd half of 2011 turning better for Vlad. Best Tyler
Hidden Depths
The IWC is a very special watch. I know a few people for whom they are a serious addiction. What else have you hidden away?
Addition or addiction? . . .
. . . or, perhaps, both, in good time ;-) . . . The dials of these Heuers strike a balance between complexity and austerity . . . not so complex as to be illegible, yet enough detail to capture the imagination. The rough texture of the case adds to the ch...
A balance between austerity and complexity... That is perfectly said, Art.
Can't agree more. Thanks a lot for your brilliant input, my friend. Nicolas.
Aaah the Jardur... This is the chrono which is " out of the beaten path ".
Is it correct? A really special candy, rarely seen, and one of the most desirable chronos in an affordable range. One of my favs, Geo. And these red touches are the cherry on the cake. Best, Nicolas.
I must confess I really love this one.
You know, many times, I don't fall under the charm of Vintage watches but this one... I'm in love and I've loved it for many years. Thanks a lot Nico for the presentation of this new one. Fx
now the good thing is that it is not too difficult to find.
The 2d good thing is that your banker won't kill you. So, ready to play the GI Joe? Best, Nicolas.
Fantastic Heuer
I'm forwarding these pics to our mutual friend Laurent immediately.! Is there ANYTHING you don't have??? Cheers, a very strong character addition to your in-sane collection. This message has been edited by Mostel on 2011-07-11 13:36:51
Laurent already saw these pics, Mostel.
You know him??? He's a real nice guy, for sure, and the KING of Heuer, the kind of guy who never stops. Best, Nicolas.
He is the King
His collection astounds me. I consider him a good friend. I should have known he'd already seen the pics!
Not a...
...chronograph fan, but those have always piqued my interest. I have to ask, why has the case been refinished, it does seem a bit of a shame (unless it was really scratched/ dinged up)
Fresh beadblasting.
From what I can see from the photos, the beadblasting on is 1) 'deeper'/'fresher' than the other examples and 2) inside the little ding at 4.30 on the case. ???
you seem to have your own batallion of time pieces!
like this one very much--how can one not like a dual registered chrono ! J
Like you, I much prefer dual register Chronos.
I find them more balanced, purer... Tastes and colors. Best, J. Nicolas.
Nico, you amaze me,you are like
those trained pigs that sniffs out the truffles in the pine forests LOL The only difference is that you sniff out and get the vintage watches that have the best patina.Just look at the Mathey Tissot on last weeks wristscan.Cheers,dreamer
Well, I can hide a watch for one year or more...
This Bund, I got it more than one year ago, and in the meantime, I sold it a few months ago... To try to fund another one. This game will never stop, I fear. I particluarly love this kind of truffle. Groooooink. Nico.
A classic Mil watch
with many interesting variations over the years. They have a wonderful wrist presence and are a complete steal IMHO for the quality of the watch.
Indeed, Eitan. The only small thing is that weakness of the crown...
Due to its male / female construction. Otherwise, a superb watch, and an excellent deal. Best, Nicolas.
Food for thought...
Don't you think Heuer has very distinct DNA from it's modern form? Nice piece here. Would love to see Tag Heuer start on their vintage re-editions and update their range to include more quality no frills designs- their modern Mercedez Benz chrono is reall...
Well, with Tag Heuer, I don't have a long wish list.
I find the V 4 rather interesting, and I have a lot of love for a watch I had, the 1964 / 2004 Carrera Re edition... Which I stupidly sold some 5 years ago. Damn me! Now, when it comes to Vintage, I'm like you, Cookies... My wish list is not too long, but...
I have one Carrera re edition but
It's currently "on the block" (I believe that it was already gone). Great movement (same as the Omega 861, I believe) but the build quality is not up to the movement. I keep only the pics. Cheers
The one with the silver dial, the two grey blue subdials and the orange second hand?
Sublime one! Best, Nicolas.
No. I have (or had) this one:
This one is the same that appears on Chuck Maddox site and others. Cheers...
Sorry, but I sold
I have a "Heuer" itch. I like Heuer but my wrist don't. Never had one for more than one month. Maybe is a JLC/Omega(non ETA)/Zenith (El Primero) conspiracy. Every time I "board" a Heuer, something with more power shows up. The Heuer is always sold/traded ...
Well, I have no Heuer anymore.
And what you described is what I felt with the Monaco. A super watch to look at, in pictures, but once on the wrist... Badaboum... No Go. But some of their Vintage watches are really excellent. I'm thinking about an old Carrera, a round one, black dial, 2...
very nice Nicolas, but you should be wearing it on a Bund strap
they are very comfortable and readily available. i had this model, which i believe is the first model, several years ago when they were affordable. i also had the complete workshop manual for it in German which didnt go with the watch when it went to auct...
Well, Graham...
I am not a big fan of Bund straps... I tried many times, and was not convinced by the won part of the strap, the part which goes un der the case back... But on a Nato, I didn't find anything better. I sold it, actually, some months ago, but I'm pretty sur...