A stack is never innocent.
Just a picture about a thema I am working on, currently. A stack representing 6 of the most represnetative Vintage JLC automatic watches. The interest? The different shapes of thecase, a witness of a certain design, a view on the lugs, on the crowns... A ...
Futurematic, Dean.
With this very typical slender case, you can't go wrong. Best, Nicolas.
That's one thick and fantastic burger!!
Any chance to list the watches, or at least organize a contest to identify them? Best, Horo
I have the group picture, but what do you prefer? To see it or to try to guess...
Which are they? I guess that for one of them, it will be highly problematic... Best, Nicolas.
That is an old school boy thing, indeed.
Believe it or not, but each time I take a stack in picture, I have these blessing moments in my mind. Best, Bijo. Nicolas.
beautiful picture
all the brushed parts of the watches are in outstanding conditions thanks for this dream picture I will add a YG Geomatic, I am right?
Indeed.. Sort of a 3ple Double Whopper.. Or Tiramisu ?
Well, the two mentioned above (Futurematic and Geomatic), I also thought to recognize, (both of them to even hold once..) -- maybe as a third guess a MMV - E855 ? -- as a fourth I had thought about a 159 or SHOM .. Or are these only some of my own favorit...
Well, not a bad score, Young Padavan.
Futurematic: Yes. Geomatic ( RG ) : Yes. E 855: Yes, again. But no SHOM, here, as the SHOM is a manual movement, not an automatic, and it is a stack of Automatic watches. Best, my friend. Nicolas.
Oh yes.. Stupid me ! .. Thnx for patience, Master !
How could I forget that characteristics of 159 & SHOM, - as I do love specifically those very ones so much ? Maybe if really in my realm, then I'll know for good. But thnx for kind encouragement, Will further reflect about those nice "milles feuilles"- li...
If I would guess…
From bottom-up: E 855 E 399 Geomatic E 501 Futurematic ?-? E 329 ?-? Even close? Best Blomman
I'm puzzled that you recognized the E 329!!!
1, 2, 3 and 5 correct. 4 is not evident at all. 6 is easier. Best, Nicolas.
I would say that the top one is…
This one: I don’t dare to guess on the middle one… Like playing the roulette – always stop when you are a head! Best, my friend Blomman...
Bingo. Excellent. The first automatic watch from JLC. Cal 476.
Now the last one... Automatic and original... Whose complication is still alive nowadays... Hmmm? Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-07-11 14:16:42
I knew it, and was laughting imagining you searching in your HD and
Comparing with the picture of the stack... Bingo again, my friend... E 153, even better: Jumbo case ( 37 mm ) and pretty scarce. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-07-11 14:22:17
The one who search…
Will find an answer! These documents are very helpful, not only for guessing games…! A very interesting stack, my friend! And impressive! Best Blomman
Highscorer Blomman :)) .. Well, excellent guesses..
I'll tip my cap to Blomman and of course salute to the Monseigneur, for the Summer Stack and the puzzles connected. For the young Padawanat least a reasonable start ( 3/6 with the easy ones): - well, listen, learn and come back to see more, hopefully.. Th...
Guesses done .. Scores achieved .. Unveiling (one) shot ??
L'aile, tous bas, ėvapore le Moment qui n'est pas encore -- the Wing down, evaporates the moment that does not yet exist .. (Paul Claudel) -- was that very poetic ad by JLC (credit: Marv, A Journey through Vintage Ads, also here ..) I always liked th...
Ok, Guys, it is time to unveil what's on the stack...
Are you ready??? Here you go: Best to all. Nicolas....
You made my day.. BUT, my friend - also shuffled the stack .. :)
.. - to give us a final little 'mixing experience', or maybe by coincidence. (eg E855 now in middle, Geomatic right wing, etc) Anyway - enjoyed ALL of them, ) quite some 'famille ésthetique et extraordinaire'. Nice company, each of those , I trust .. Thnx...
I should have inversed the E 329 with the E 855
As I tried to organize the family shot in a chronological way... Once the pic was take, and the watches back to the bank safe, I realized that I made a mistake. But hey, nobody's perfect. Preparing the post about some essetial automatic watches will take ...
Was just pulling the Master's leg .. Padawan's mischief :)
Forgiveness, my Dark Lord: ;-) The pleasure/pain ratio for seeing this formidable sixpack is still way over 10 ! Appreciate your efforts- TOUJOURS !! So, was just a tiny little pun .. ( Do I need to bow down my head ?..) hs
What a wonderful photo, Nicolas!
Love these kind of family pics! Didn’t know you got the RG Geomatic – congrats, my friend! Question, do you know from which year your Powermatic is? Best Blomman
He He, my friend... I told you I had some other treasures hidden ...
Under my sleeve.... As for the powerwind Ref E 163, it is circa 1955... Best, Nicolas.
You sneaky Bastardo! ;)
So you rolled up your sleeve after I am gone! Not fair, my friend! Maybe I will have to roll up my other sleeve as well… Question; 1955 – is the signed crow original? Best Blomman
I know, I wondered the same thing, but go and find another one...
It is not an easy thing. Yes, I know, I'm a terrific bastardo... But wait to see what accessory I found for the E 398 RG!!! Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-07-12 14:30:14
As I said earlier…
The crown really got me confused. Nice accessories… The BOX ?! Pics, please! Best Blomman
The box??? I already had it.
The Papers: YES. But something else along with the watch, the box and the papers of the Geomatic... Something ... Geomatic. Best, Nicolas.
I don’t like where this is going… ;)
More and more a guessing game..! Paper?! Wow! Congrats! Best Blomman
They came with the watch...
I couldn't resist. I'm so weak. But anothing else, I grabbed yesterday, which completes the Geomatic " panoplie ". Hmmmm? Best, Nicolas.
Still on the hunt for a nice SS Geomatic.
And it is less easy than I thought. No, Blomman, I said accessory, my friend. Best, Nicolas.
It is part of the papers...
One hint.... Where do you put the papers? YES! Best, Nicolas.
Don't know what.. Just know THAT.. Love to see - maybe :)
Impaler's delight.. Followers' pain .. - and in a way Padawan's awe .. Pretty entertaining dialog, Gentlemen Best for your mid-week, hs PS: - just thinking about .. my next post (several to choose, meanwhile - but for you guys .. Not easy to find a surpri...
Never like in never, never?
You honestly have never tried to tempt members with one of your posts? Recent DSA posts come to mind. Driving people crazy if you want my opinion. Best regards, George
Aah, no not this kind of never.
You know, if I tempt others, that's because I tempted myself first. Best, Nicolas.
nice stack...
.... for a hard core JLC vintage lover or even a innocent, you can claim you are not able to guess all models correctly, but at least one you shouldn't be any excuse, that one is the third watch without crown --- Futurematic for sure! BINGO! stefan
re: stack
This reminds me of In-N-Out burger, they would call this a 6X6 (6 beef patties stacked on a hamburger)! -MW
My pleasure, Georges. I had fun when taking this picture.
Next time, I will try to make it higher... Best, Nicolas.