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Would have been ten...
...except for one slacker Purist who had to endure the harsh environs of the Santa Barbara beach area due to an unfortunate previous engagement.
Did have an interesting story. Was in one of the oldest stores in SB to sell Rolex. In walk a group of young folks in beach attire.
One guy asked, "I'm looking for a Rolex to give as a gift to a friend, what can you recommend".
The proprietor had a decent selection of classic models, as well as a few of the usual suspect "look at me" variety.
He was looking at a few of the more expensive ones, but said, "My friend really wants one on a leather band".
The proprietor told him that the only Rolex that come with a strap are some solid gold models, and that maybe he should look at these Montblancs over in this case, since they had straps.
My impression was that the buyers, though acting perhaps spur of the moment, were actually serious buyers.
It was all I could do to not say that it's much better to buy with the bracelet, and then purchase a strap later - but it was none of my business.
So, nine guys with a little spare time on their hands . . .
. . . met up Saturday at the regular meeting place of the under-the-radar gang for an impromptu get-together. We usually never share our experiences because we cherish our privacy. This time, though, there were so many outstanding examples on hand that we...
Mr B . . .
. . . wore the Omega Planet Ocean he's owned for many years. Mr B is one of the original members of the u-t-r gang. I was glad he was able to join us this time as he's missed the last few gatherings. ...
Mr C . . .
. . . came with two of the latest pieces in his collection, a recently acquired Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra . . . . . . which is his everyday watch, and his latest acquisition, a Vulcain alarm. Mr C has been a regular attendee of our gatherings for a few y...
Mr D . . .
. . . could only visit for half an hour or so as he had other commitments, but came with a most intriguing watch . . . . . . the Habring 2 Foudroyante. Always a thrill to see the second hand spin! ...
Mr E . . .
. . . brought his Longines triple-date moonphase chronograph. 24 hour indicator, too. E is not only a founding father of the gang, but also a close friend. He usually wears Omegas, so this was a bit of a departure for him. ...
Mr F . . .
. . . brought just one watch, as usual. Grand Seiko SBGW047 - not exactly a common sight in So Cal. ...
Grand Seiko SBGW047 - becoming a more common sight in So Cal.
I have been thinking about adding a Grand Seiko to my collection since a trip to Tokyo in 2009 but just hadn't acted on it. It just wasn't a big priority...until Saturday. I had seen pictures of the 44GS reissue when it was announced earlier in the year, ...
Three so far. Perhaps Daos . . .
. . . will join us; she's been hankering for a GS, too.
Mr G . . .
. . . saw Mr F's 44GS, and raised a vintage GS Hi-Beat. Especially for Ken . . . . . . the double wrist shot. ...
Mr H . . .
. . . brought two recent acquisitions. I've seen the Prescher before, but not the Daniels, which happens to be the very last watch George Daniels had a hand in making. ...
Whaow !
That's very impressive. Mr. H is a man of great taste. Those are 2 incredible watches. I think it's the first time I see this watch by Daniels in picture. Do you have any information that you could share ? Thanks
Origami, Mr. H.'s collection...
... is as impressive as the man himself. He is a very gracious person who loves to share his amazing pieces with those who appreciate the highest levels of haute horology. I suspect he will re-regale us with the story of 'The Daniels'. It is one of those ...
Feeling a bit of swelling
...in my horological nether regions right now... Best, Gary G
Mr I . . .
. . . brought four of his most recent arrivals. First, the JLC MUT Jubilee . . . . . . second, a vintage cushion-case Memovox . . . . . . and a new one for me, the FPJ Octa Sport. It takes an awful lot to get my attention, but the lightness of this one is...
Congrats to Mr. I
He finally found that JLC MR! Congrats. The Journe is a surprise. Congrats to Mr. I!
Mr J . . .
. . . brought three Omegas that induced instant lust on my part. 1945 RAF . . . . . . 1953 RAF . . . . . . and 1968 SM300. All I can say is: Wow. ...
Hey Doctor, I was wondering when...
... I was going to see this superb report. A very healthy stable of watches exhibited by an excellent group of people. Let's do it again soon. - Scott
It was a sudden inspiration . . .
. . . late last night, Scott. We've never posted before, but the sheer breadth and quality was such that I couldn't resist. The nom de plumes were probably unnecessary, but I didn't know if anyone would object to being identified. Most of the participants...
Wonderful and diverse
What a great way to spend Saturday morning. The Military SM300 is fantastic. Did you agree what Aliases you would have - <iframe width="560" height="315" src="/" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The CK 2777 is on my wish list, on the top.
As for the RAF Seamaster 300, what can I say? A Watch I always loved, which has to be part of a military watches collection. Very nice! Best, Nicolas
It's funny, given my usual preference . . .
. . . for black, but the one I'm hoping to land would be a '56 white dial re-cased version, with no lume and blued hands. The Longines analog would be fine, too.
There was a call (at least to me) for issued Omegas....
Point of clarification: the Omega W.W.W. (aka, "Mark X") was delivered to the MoD in 1945, but not for the RAF. Rather, it was designed as a general service watch for the British Army. It was nice to g-t-g, as always!
An Impressive Gathering!
Thanks for sharing Dr. No. So, all Misters. No Doctors? No Miss? The gang is looking good!
A little over two hours of pure . . .
. . . fun was had by one and all. We'll have another gathering after the holidays, and I'll ask if it's alright to publicize the proceedings beforehand. Best, Art
Would have been ten...
...except for one slacker Purist who had to endure the harsh environs of the Santa Barbara beach area due to an unfortunate previous engagement. Did have an interesting story. Was in one of the oldest stores in SB to sell Rolex. In walk a group of young f...
Lots of fun
Thanks to Dr. No for this very enjoyable day. Still salivating over the Daniels and Journe watches especially. Mr. C.
It's Mr J's '53 RAF . . .
. . . that I can't get out of my mind. A '56 6B/159 was located last year, but I was unable to come to terms with the seller.