When travelling and much everything else is on hold, one can still dream

Apr 05, 2020,01:37 AM
 

Photographing watches such as this Mercator from the more than 2 decades ago, can provide a needed break from all the terrible news.


Thanks for looking. If you have any new of old photos of the many variants of this Mercator, please do share!

Best of health to everyone !







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superb pic! Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: foversta : April 5th, 2020-01:42

many thanks dear FX!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-01:51
best of health to you and all at home!

Nice idea

 
 By: Jurry : April 5th, 2020-01:49
Here is my contribution I saw this one when I visited the factory Oct last year You can see the inner workings which was quit different from what I had expected I like the enamel dial and the craftsmanship is unbelievable ...  

Thank you for sharing these my friend!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-01:56
The dial and wandering hours features of this Tribute to the Great Explorers set takes my breath away many times! You must have a wonderful time spending the day with these watches, Jurry Much appreciated.

Many thanks, Jurry, for this exciting addition to an already marvelous post. I had never before seen, nor even head of, this piece. Wow! A grail of grails for me!

 
 By: halgedahl : April 5th, 2020-08:38
I love the Mercator. But this… Stupefying! However, now I must admit my ignorance. I particularly love the way the compass points are completed on the minute dial. But having so little familiarity with wandering hours pieces, I'm not 100% sure the minutes... 

beautiful and intriguing

 
 By: batholith : April 5th, 2020-02:09
Thank you for this. Perfect to let the mind wander!

many thanks for kind words !

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:14
best of health to you

Hi K! I see your point ! :)

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:16
I felt that it matches the dial well.. but now that you mentioned it, the case would work elsewhere too! The lugs is special too. Stay safe and best of health to you.

many thanks dear Nicolas!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:18
Stay safe and be well my friend, and take more watch photos

I will try to... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 5th, 2020-13:38

Thank you Sam for kind words!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:30
Looking forward to catch up after this social distancing period is over and done with - Stay safe and best of health!

Vacheron made some interesting variations...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 5th, 2020-03:19
This is from the limited 30 piece edition, for the handover of Hong Kong to China. Photo credit: Phillips ...  

Many thanks Cap'n for sharing this

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:27
This grand feu enamel dial variant of the maps is truly amazing and something to worth chasing! Now you make dream! I had chosen the champleve enamel version partly because of a slight preference for platinum / white metal..... Stay safe and be well my fr... 

Thanks for your kind message Seeks...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 5th, 2020-08:33
I hope that you are having a good weekend under the current circumstances.

All good my friend, thank you!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-09:10
more time with family ...

many thanks for kind words dear Kamal !

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:20
The watch also makes it easy to take a good photo. Be safe and stay health !

Many thanks dear M !

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:19
Good health to you and family

I apologize for not being able to show a diffrent variation but this one says hi to yours...

 
 By: Mike H : April 5th, 2020-04:15
Actually not anymore in my stable but photos taken when it was... ...  

great photos dear Mike

 
 By: patrickh : April 5th, 2020-05:24
seems to be taken with 2 different watches according to ostrich and crocodile straps ;-)

You have good memory, this is already few years back

 
 By: Mike H : April 5th, 2020-05:40
I took so many photos of so many watches, one might be mine and the other one yours I could not remember since they are the same ones. But you are right with the strap this is most probably the right clue how to differentiate the twins

Hi Mike! Your map paired with mine would complete a nice set for the world map! :)

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:09
Thanks for sharing these very nice photographs! Best of health !

Wow...

 
 By: mdg : April 5th, 2020-12:06
...that is a beautiful watch and great photos too...thanks : )

That is not a watch ... it is more than that

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : April 5th, 2020-05:11
A top piece in any collection.

Many thanks dear Count!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:11
I feel the same... This will be a keeper for me. Best of health !

Many thanks for kind words my friend!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:12
The Watch makes it easy to take a good shot Best of health!

Many thanks dear MJ!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-08:18
Stay safe and be well my friend

Thank you so much, Seeks! What a wonderful celebration of this marvel. I see that one is currently for sale on the site. How I wish I could pounce!

 
 By: halgedahl : April 5th, 2020-08:41
But these photos—and those of the other contributors—will have to tide me over until "my ship comes it!" Great post. Great watch. Thanks, again. Stay safe! FH

Many thanks for kind comments dear FH!

 
 By: Seeks : April 5th, 2020-09:09
I love the Mercator and the pleasure is mine to share photos. Especially during these strange times. Stay safe an best of health to you and all at home!