Horological Meandering

Double incoming this last weekend. And a post split between Horological Meandering and Seiko, but on balance more HoMe I think. Ran a very satisfying NYC Marathon on Sunday (the 5th NYC Marathon for me). What that means for me personally is being patient ...  

Equally impressive, I was never aware about this Seiko timers. This is why I like to hang out on this forum. As for the Marathon, I feel it’s somewhat similar to life, with it’s ups and downs,, and the relief at the end. You “beat me” on the numbers(I onl... 

I have a spot for the next two years and all going well will likely take them. But I don’t think I will “race” NYC next year, but running just for the energy and fun that NYC brings is a big enough draw. Re the Seikos, there are several pretty cool pieces... 

Really well done!

Sad to say this is my only Seiko “Sports Timer” But I have been to the Seiko museum and seen their archive collection. Click to view: Seiko sports timer dedicated page Cheers, Cazalea ...  

I did see the museum link. Crazily, I have been in Japan (and Tokyo) regularly for many many years and have never made time for the museum. Next time.

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That was (is) my goal. Sunday was the 2nd attempt at a BQ and while I am well under the standard the cutoff could be crazy again this year. Last year the cutoff was -7 minutes or so, as you probably know it is usually closer to 2-3 minutes. Fingers crosse... 

you have to run fast, but you need to have a super computer skills

51mm HEUER ref. 100049 cal. 736 US 7 jewels Unadjusted 60s / 30min chronograph Heuer-Leonidas S.A. Swiss 52mm HEUER Trackmate 1/5 cal. 410 1 jewel Unadjusted (BFG Baumgartner frères SA) 60s (1/5th s) / 30min chronograph HLSA Sportex S.A. Swiss 52mm HEUER ...  

52 mm HEUER Game-Master wrist chronograph ref. 502.050 Mechanical 19''' (40mm) calibre Heuer 7710 (7 jewels) 20h / 18000 A/h 1/5 sec. recorder, central 60min register The strap on this specimen is the turquoise 22 mm ISOFRANE (ref. 52022) ...