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This was a theme with a lot of unexpected cool entries. When I got a message from Mike about judging for ana digi, I confidently responded in the affirmative thinking it would be a cake walk. I mean, c’mon, how many folks are going to really participate in such a theme? It wasn’t exactly “show me your best dive watch”. It’s relatively niche if one goes by what people post here on a daily basis. Turns out I was wrong and quite glad that I was because I got to see a concentration of pieces on a theme that has piqued my interest in the past year or so.

So apart from coming up with best watch of the week and just posting runners up based on feel, I thought why not rank them based on my favorite pieces and pick winners from there.

The watch of the week will be a wildcard for sure. The first runner up will come from quartz entries. If ever I decide to get an ana digi, it will most probably be quartz. The second runner up will be, of course, non quartz. Jump hours and such have always fascinated me so I got a big kick out of seeing entries in this category.

Here goes..

The second runner up was a tough one and while I was mesmerized by the Zeitwerk pics of Brandon and MJ23, I had to go Genta. The Genta pics coming from NT931, Brauner and Watchonthewrist made choosing very difficult but in the end, I had to go with Timeout’s entry. The Bulgari Octo Bi Retro literally jumped out at me visually and the side case image was what tilted it in favor of Timeout

2nd runner : Timeout’s Bi Retro






Choosing first runner up was an even more difficult to one as all the brands except for one was ably represented.. Breitling, Omega, Citizen and Casio. I was kinda hoping I’d see a Seiko in there somewhere but did not sadly. Now, again, I really had a hard time. KMII’s Breitling pic on what seemed like a Rimowa background resonated with me as it represented travel! However, I had to go with a tie here between Eklektik and NT931 and here’s why.. Among the quartz pieces that I might considering getting, his Ti Breitling aerospace is at the top of my list. As for NT931’s colorful Casio, well, that just put a smile on my face right away when I saw his pic.

First runner up tie : Eklektik’s Breitling Aerospace




First runner up tie : Nt931’s colorful Casioak



As for watch of the week, well, it had to go to an outlier in that the watch itself is not my type but the wear and tear on it just got me. Mary Anny mentioned that the watch had stories to tell and the photography on that eco-drive with orange hands (2nd pic) made me go back to it repeatedly. Even without MA’s write up, the pic would have made me wonder about its life regardless

So there you go folks. I had a hard time choosing and that could only mean you guys have great pieces with matching great pics. I’d like to thank Mike and all the contributors for making this a fun theme!

WOTW : Mary Anny’s Citizen

Congratulations to the winners!

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

and to all the runners up.

Dear all, What a great theme and in consequence, what a nice turn-up! These watches are not often considered but all the posters here seem to have them close to their heart for their own very personal reasons. Thanks to all who participated. Having to make a choice was not easy, but after some time thinking about it, I saw in them a clear theme: celebration!  This message has been edited by cazalea on 2021-07-18 12:43:30

I was astonished by that Casio, amused by subexplorer's astronaut display, and regarding the colorful G-Shock I am wondering how many folks at this site have one (or have ordered one since seeing this!).

To everyone mentioned in this category.
The Casio from NT931 certainly hit the spot.

This was unexpected but a big thank you - i completely agree about how happiness, and a splash of colour can brighten up our days, especially in such unusual times.
A big congrats to all special mentions and winners too!!

Don't know what to say, so I will only write that it is an immense pleasure and an honour to share experiences and watch tales with this amazing community!!!

Anytime, anybody would like to know more about the Citizen watches and the owner from my posts, you just have to send me a private message and I will be delighted to provide more information.

Great theme, great watches!

Thanks guys,

My best regards, Simone

Thank you
Cazalea

(I have to plead conflict of interest for including this photo because I am writing up the results for alafeh, Cazalea)



Favorite but not on a wrist -- raise your hands please, all you who have judged WristScan and picked a winner NOT in your category 

It was a tough category to judge this week. Our own host made a very cool choice with this shot.

Well played.

It was on the wall at my wife's school abaout 20 years ago - some kids drew grafitti on it (above her left hand) and tore it down.  She rescued it and brought it home.

I think it’s very interesting.

… behind it!
So nice you could restore it !
Thank you so much for sharing!
Cheers! Abel

And congrats to the winners !

Maybe next time I'll choose "Show us your dive watches THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THE WATER" or something easy like that.  

… Theme!
Big congrats to MJ and all winners and participants!!
Have a nice week ahead friends!
Abel