Gary G
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Just in time for the New Year -- Futurematic!
Greetings to all!
I thought that I had successfully choked down my instinct to buy new watches during 2014, but on the very last afternoon of the year I was seduced by this one that I know is a favorite of our dear Amanico:
I'm not in any way a vintage expert, but have been on the prowl for a Futurematic for some time now. And I'm very pleased with the aesthetics of this one, with the patinated lume Arabics and hands, as well as its splendid visual condition.
Who knows -- I may now be slipping down the slope of JLC vintage collecting!
All the best,
Gary
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Just in time for the New Year -- Futurematic!
Greetings to all! I thought that I had successfully choked down my instinct to buy new watches during 2014, but on the very last afternoon of the year I was seduced by this one that I know is a favorite of our dear Amanico: I'm not in any way a vintage ex...
Wow, huge congratulations, Gary!
That is an original combination of dial and hands, my friend! Welcome to the Vintage JLC world, Gary. All the best, and happy new year. Nicolas
Thanks! This one is 37mm
...which is a great size for me and now that watch sizes seem to be trending somewhat smaller again may end up being solidly in the mainstream. The small camera I used does have a wide-angle lens that tends to make watches look larger on the wrist than th...
Thanks -- and...
...when you say "original combination," should I read that as "incorrect combination?" Perhaps my first lesson in exercising care in vintage acquisition? ;) Best, Gary
Naah, original as uncommon. But I saw a few of them, in this combination of hands and dial
4 of them, to be precise, yours being the 4th one. Here is one is stainless steel. ...
A relief!
By the way, does the strap in your picture look familiar from my photo? ;) Best, Gary
Pheeww !.. What a nice one !.. Never have seen one of those.. Beauty ! :))
.. Guess, I might have to re-start looking for such one, or at least for one with the two subdials , adding to my Porthole.. This real Vintage one is beautiful - Love the patina !! Hmmmh.. Might be, that again a reason to visit Paris (!?) Best, hs PS: - I...
The Paris watch...
...is now sold :) I have seen a number of Futurematics over the years and have studied a bunch of photos, and I do have to say that I find this combination of hands and numerals to be very appealing. I also like the straight-edged case band (vs. rounded a...
Welcome to the Futurematic club
Hi A last minute buy for the year - but what a buy! Great watch - it looks fantastic. Enjoy wearing it and welcome to the Futurematic club. Cheers JML
Thanks for the welcome!
It's great to be a member of the "club" -- I do have an eagerness to learn more about the vintage scene, and vintage JLC in particular, so it's good to see that I seem to be off to a good start. Best, Gary
Thanks, Jed!
As you know, I'm a long-time lover and collector of the JLC marque and this one is obviously a landmark for the brand. Delighted to have it in hand! Best, Gary
Thanks for the kind words!
As I said, this may be the beginning of the slippery slope of entering the "vintage vortex" for me -- but great fun to do so! All the best, Gary
Wow, Gary.. What a nice one !.. Also sincere Congrats for this catch and.. :))
.. A warm welcome to the "club" of Futurematic owners !! Wear her in the Best of your health ! Cheers for 2015, also ! hs
I will have to learn the secret handshake!
Thanks for the warm welcome! I suspect that the Futurematic club handshake involves something that moves that bumper back and forth :) All the best, Gary
Congrats again Gary!
I can feel your joy on this one! :) Great start to 2015! Happy new year to you and your family! cheers robin
Many thanks, Robin!
This one was a fortuitous find as a good friend directed me to a dealer who has an astounding range of excellent-quality vintage pieces. I had tried, and failed, to buy a friend's Futurematic from him about a year or so, and have been on the lookout for a...
