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I completely agree with what you said about giving your great pleasure just looking and winding them. It’s the same for me with the Zenith D’Aéronef Type 20.

“Safe queen” often has a negative connotation, because watches are meant to be enjoyed on your arm. I basically agree with this point - but I’ve also learned that there are exceptions and that is ok as well - as long as they are enjoyed

Experience of winding the movement with the watch in your hand is an enjoyable experience

... actualy wear. This is good as a general principle, but it leaves out to those who are die hard collectors who gather a large collection. Then it is very difficult to rotate every one. Also there is always a watch we treasure so much for sentimental re... 

I saw in an interview with John Goldberger that many, many of his pieces he would never wear. This point also helped me to be more clear about my own approach to my passion. I am not a collector in the true sense, but more of a watch enthusiast. Generally... 

... are not alone in this passion for watches! Cheers! Abel

... very special pieces, or others which I keep for sentimental reasons. Your Zenith D´Aeronet surely deserves a post showing it in all its glory, and of course wearing it from time to time. Hagwe! Abel

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The only “safe queen” I have ever owned. A one owner (my father) Rolex Submariner 6205 bought new in 1954 for less than $100. The current value coupled with the Radium Dial relegated it to a lonely life in my safe so I recently let it go to an avid collec... 

I don't know why it doesn't get much wrist time because i love it. ...  

Wear it more, fly the flag ;-) Cheers, Tim

You should wear it more often . This watch Deserves more wrist time imho

Up first is my paternal grandfather's watch from 1946. A Bernex purchased to celebrate the end of WWII. Cased in an English 9K YG case, it is quite delicate being a terribly thin gauge, hence a "Queen" plus the sentimental aspect! The second offering is a...  

When I think of all the ones thinking that Panerai invented the cushion case… ROFL That Bernex is definitely a beauty with a wonderful story behind, wear it in the best of health ...  

Not much is new in the watch world as an older wiser friend once said. Cheers!

But familial bonds are strong! Cheers, Tim

And the story behind it makes it even nicer 😉

Your grandfathers watch is very personal and special watch.

Cheers, Tim

The first one is just a stunning, stunning watch!

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Something I probably bought 15 years ago, pretty much on accident placing a maximum bid on eBay, never thinking I would win. I don't own anything that is too precious to wear, with the exception of this only because its giant and isn't something which eve...  

Which I could argue has a movement prettier than Langes caliber of the same vintage. ...  

Stunning Stowa

I seems this theme works in the way that we are seeing some exotic stuff (it was my hope) Can you please tell us more about it? 🤗

So here is a link with some awesome vintage photos in it as well. It should translate from Italian to English for you www.historicacollectibles.com

... well done! I see you also enjoy your superb WW2 Pilot watch same way I do with my Panerai Big Egiziano: as a table clock! That´s great! No need to wear these giants to enjoy owning them! Hagwe! Abel

This new piece just arrived today! Use your zoom to figure out the maker. It is light as a feather and has a concave back to make it even more comfortable. More pictures to follow if you are interested. Best, Tim ...  

. . . to be gleaned there. What can you tell us about Visitor? Curiously, Art

Hagwe! Abel

I am in the middle of a heat wave with parents that need help this weekend. I will do a proper write up soon with more pictures and watch data. I know I was off topic but you know the excitement of a new watch!! Best, Tim ...  

Something totally unique to what’s being offered today by the brands. Amazing condition and look. It’s too bad you can’t find the time to wear it, but that’s only because of all the other incredible pieces in the stable. Great theme this week, thank you! ... 

Yes IWC was such an interesting rand once. I once read that the collaboration with Porsche Design became a problem for them in the way that it became too popular. This one is absolutely mint. I have the full set and I don’t believe the previous owner wore... 

. . . without rational explanation . . . . . . for extended hibernation. It's the most personally significant in my collection, and a type I enjoy wearing. But it can spend a year or more in the vault without coming up for air. Finally on my wrist, for at...  

It is just a damn good looking piece. Is it because you worry something could happen to it that it spends so much safe time, Art? Thank you for playing.

. . . but really, I'm not sure why it tends to stay locked away. Yes, it is precious in a sense no other in my collection can match, but there are others - Tiffany, for example - that also tend to hibernate for longer periods than others. Speaking of Tiff...  

Did not know a Seamaster De Luxe was existing ...

. . . agent for Omega in the middle decades of the last century. American cases, Swiss dials and movements. Uncommon, but not particularly sought after, either. I've seen a few over the years, with prices in line for Swiss production. A 'Grand Luxe' is a ... 

. . . on my wrist later this month, that's a promise . . .

We used to have a watch maker in my town who was obsessed with Omega. I believe he had a similar piece (sans Tiffany) for sale for a looomg time. I am regularly kicking myself for passing on it.

... you wish to keep it safely and enjoy it this way. The pleasure of ownership and joy of viewing it is always there! Hagwe my dear friend! Keep enjoying and loving this treasure! Abel

this datejust is from the 80s. i inherited it and it's the one that started me off on watches. the dial has been changed by Rolex service when i brought it there for service, something i shouldn't have done. next one is like buying team jerseys. i hardly ...  

the watch doesn't fit below my sleeve and on weekends, i prefer something less bulky. hope you'll get yours soon and at a reasonable price.

Perhaps it’s time to take them fir a spin 😉

starting with the DSSD, though i prefer the FF 😅 ...  

Time for some wrist time 😃

As for me I have to apologize as I don't have any Safe Queens as I wear all my watches and none is a sleeping beauty that doesn't get wrist time. But because all of them are safe in the vault when they are not on my wrist or with me, they still can qualif...