Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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" . . . pplater's McGonigle" . . .
Mar 14, 2014,09:30 AM
. . . has such a nice ring to it ;-) . . .
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Friday WristScan- The watch I want to be known by
By: mkt33 : March 13th, 2014-13:08
My "trademark" watch. The Jaquet Droz Equation of Time. For many reasons, this is a very special watch. It was my first major purchase to celebrate the news that I was going to be a new dad. Also the gentleman from whom I purchased the EOT, introduced me ...
Surprising opening :)
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 13th, 2014-13:18
I must admit :) I was quite sure that the other one from J*D placed peacefully on babies chest is the one Sincerely Damjan
Sacrifices...
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-04:32
The Paillonnee I purchased right before his birth...but the EOT started it all. Then when I had mad daughter, I reserved the Paillonnee for her. But then circumstances changed, I had to sell the Paillonnee :-( Thank you...especially for your postings whil...
Sad to hear that you had to let go
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-07:00
of that piece My daughter is mad as well :) In hope that we'll have J*D forum under your steady hand again I remain sincerely yours D
One hair
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-14:43
of a kid is worth more than any timepiece ever out there Yes J*D lost some of flavor unfortunately and I think regarding departure of Mr. Emch anyhow you have great kids and they bring happiness / joy no timepiece can Yours D
Absolutely...
By: mkt33 : March 15th, 2014-05:19
He had an artist's drive and focus. A lot of it was lost after he departed. I have no doubt that he was tired and mentally drained after running the brand. Glad to see him at the helm of RJ, where he has brought new life...to the point where now the desig...
Great choice, Mike...!
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 13th, 2014-14:35
Yes, time passes quickly... You blink and it is nine years later! :) HAGWE Blomman
Thanks Blomman,
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-04:35
I was cleaning out the attic and found photos of myself in College... In hindsight I cannot believe that was 25 years ago. If only some of our watches could talk...I bet they would tell some interesting stories. Best, Mike
These are definitely you Blomman or should I say....
By: Sandgroper : March 14th, 2014-00:14
BlomoVlad?;) The Geophysic in white metal is better, the minutes hand on the yellow gold looks strange... on the picture! The Polaris 65 is gorgeous too. Perhaps in the future you be known for your GPs;) Cheers Francois from Down Under
Yes, the minute hand...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-09:14
On the RG has been replaced. Need to find a good one. Thank you, my friend! Yes, who knows a couple of years from now people may know me by by some GP's...! ;) Best BlomoVlad
DSA... Yes, that crossed...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-09:15
My mind...! But the choice between these pairs are already hard... Let's not make it more complicated, my friend! ;) Best Blomman
Ah, perfect match!:)
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-09:16
Happy to see this one on your wrist, my friend! :) Best Blomman
The Geophysics, one of each wrist
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-04:39
Traditional, classic, vintage yet representing the best of its time. Times 2. I am sure you have the same personal qualitites :-) Best, Mike
Happy 4000 posts, Mike! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-09:18
I just realized you have passed the 4K mark. Congrats, thank you for your great contribution here! Best Blomman
Yes, Blomman!
By: respo : March 14th, 2014-06:31
It definitely must be a Memovox, and I think the pair of Polaris, 65 and 67. are the ones that I first associate with you. You know yourself well. ;-) Best, respo
Memovox...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-10:04
Yes, I think that is unavoidable here in this forum...! ;) Thank you, my friend! Best Blomman
=) [nt]
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 15th, 2014-03:09
Either of the 2 pairs .. Are simply perfect.. Polaris x2 & Geophysic x2..
By: hs111 : March 14th, 2014-15:52
.. How much better can it get ? - I tend to think, this is it, pretty much so ! The summit of the Divers/ Memovoxes on one hand & - Geophysic, the magic, the elusive - in two variants, on the other : SS & YG - In tiny, little envy, but veeery happy for yo...
It is the RG version....
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 15th, 2014-03:24
Thank you, dear HS! :) Last year I was lucky to Geophysic pair! I don't know if you have noticed, but some of JLC's watches from end 50's are not that "rose" inn the colour. But if you look at this photo, compare the index on the YG dial in the middle whi...
Thx a lot.. The comparison pic makes that quite clear.. BTW..
By: hs111 : March 15th, 2014-04:17
.. I guess, the RG version is more desirable, anyway !.. - To double up the Geophysic - WoW !! .. That's perfect ! Therefore, even more sincere Congratulations - What a pair !! Again, my Best for this WE !! :) :) hs
Stunning!
By: andrewluff : March 13th, 2014-15:17
I love this JLC repeater, super sexy. I recently tried on and orange and black one... :) Cheers Andrew
Hahaha...
By: andrewluff : March 14th, 2014-00:46
As if I would even ask ;) No it was a limited number of pieces of 6 or 8 I think... Will try and find the picture I took and put it on the forum. Cheers Andrew
Glad this was your choice,
By: Tim Jackson : March 13th, 2014-15:17
Nico, This is the first of your pieces I remember from way back, that screamed Amanico... I can well imagine this to be a tough choice for you! Superb piece my friend. Cheers, Tim
You...schizophrenic???
By: -RWK- : March 14th, 2014-00:44
Who cares with watches like this! HAGWE my friend, Best, -- Richard.
Yes that's it!!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-02:59
One that was expected and for many reasons absolutely appropriate Best D
I was waiting to see what you would choose to highlight
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-05:06
since this question is liking asking you to choose which one of children do you like best :-) But I think that JLC minute repeater was on my short list of what I thought you would pick...or the Freak :-) Thanks for participating even though it was tough, ...
Great choice my dear Nicolas, but for some reason...
By: Subexplorer : March 14th, 2014-05:28
... I was expecting to view some pretty GMT among your choices!! Lol! Well... no matter which brand or model of watch you chose, I am very sure you´ll always will be very nicely remembered by your family and friends! Have a great week end my dear friend! ...
I knew you would be a tough one on this topic
By: respo : March 14th, 2014-06:33
There are several JLC, UNs (Freak or Sonata) that I associate so strongly with you, Vlad, but I think you picked THE ONE. The MMR is so Vlad ever since the Lord of the Rings photo. Great choice for this topic and for your wrist today. Best always, respo
One of my all-time favourites from you.. In all your collection.. :))
By: hs111 : March 14th, 2014-07:14
.. MMR -Ti , Many unique aspects for me, also a concept piece, which makes you think makes you reflect, I trust ; One of those, I pls love to see again, touch again, when we meet next time.. )Thus, pls amend the "For hs to see" - List ) Thank you for this...
I ca narrow it to two, sorry
By: 4Js : March 13th, 2014-15:00
First the VC The complication, the colors, the elegance, the dial, the unique case The second for the romance and the German engineering, since I am an engineer and a romantic at heart Great theme Best, Joe ...
I can see either or both of these, Joe
By: respo : March 14th, 2014-06:36
But, given all of our long conversations and the many times I have seen you and what is most often on your wrist when I do, the EP Malte Perpetual Chrono is the "Joe" watch for sure. But I also know how that Lange resonates with your personality and passi...
Guess it has to be...
By: andrewluff : March 13th, 2014-15:57
Orange!!!! But which one... The one I wear most of the time I guess and hold many good memories... Cheers Andrew ...
Boken record
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-03:06
but you have winnings shots again :) That first is stunning What's in the background? ladybug is winner for sure Marvelous Cheers D
As always...
By: andrewluff : March 14th, 2014-05:17
Thank you Damjan for your positive comments! Just trying my hardest :) The first one is with grips from my golf clubs... yes you guessed it they are orange too... Cheers! Andrew
Keepers and The Company You Keep
By: CaliforniaJed : March 13th, 2014-16:29
Nice topic, Mike! I bought myself a watch when I learned my first child would be born, too! :-) But I am not certain there's a watch I want to be known by. How about this: I would want to be known by the community of which I am a part! In that spirit, may...
Good pick..
By: KIH : March 13th, 2014-20:11
... great vintage are forever.... not to compete with the modern ones. Totally different world... Nice ones. Ken
LOL! [nt]
By: CaliforniaJed : March 14th, 2014-10:45
Hi, Ken!
By: dxboon : March 14th, 2014-14:42
Of all the watches created in recent memory as reissues or re-imaginings of their original pieces, the Legend Diver is my favorite. A great, modern take on the original vintage -- reliable and affordable! It's a fantastic watch! Hope you are well! Daos
Hey, too!
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-18:40
Great to meet you here. Yeah, I got on the verge of pressing "enter" more than a few times about this re-issue - you know what I mean..... It looks that good - again, timeless design and great functionality.... So nice to talk to you, my friend! Ken
I miss you!
By: dxboon : March 14th, 2014-22:48
Find a reason to visit us again in LA! :-) Always good to "see" you, if only just virtually. Cheers, Daos
I agree that it is the best Longines...
By: dxboon : March 14th, 2014-14:45
...since the original divers upon which the watch is modeled. I think the golden years of Longines, as far as my tastes run, were mid-'40s through the '60s. Cheers, Daos
i fully agree with you...
By: G99 : March 14th, 2014-14:50
i fully agree with you Daos. although i dont own and have no need for the LLD. the non date model is a superb re edition. as you saw i posted a couple of re editions, both of which i really like...except for the dates. i think the 24 hour works best as th...
The movements are gorgeous...
By: dxboon : March 14th, 2014-15:46
...and I do like those watches, but I am not necessarily a chrono connoisseur like many of you. The WWII-era military timepieces from Longines, then classic dress watches from the '50s and '60s, and of course the compressor-cased divers are really the wat...
That is a cool watch.
By: dxboon : March 17th, 2014-23:47
Very large, and an impressive piece. I've only seen it in pictures. There are many cool watches from so many manufactures during that time period! Cheers, Daos
That is such a wonderful interpretation...
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-05:17
Exactly the spirit I was looking. SO jealous that you have Daos at work :-) you guys must have so much fun in between the long hours. And so jealous that you all have sun out...another snowy, grey day out in Maine. Which ever nato strap I wear outside tur...
We are very lucky!
By: dxboon : March 14th, 2014-14:54
I don't think many other members (none that I can think of, at least), work in the same office with a fellow Purist. We can talk watches, and swap timepieces to check out the other's watch on-the-wrist, etc. It's nice to work alongside a kindred spirit! :...
This watch started it all
By: Iceman : March 13th, 2014-18:00
My 1st VINTAGE, 1st ROLEX and 1st AUCTION. This watch introduced me to the world of eternal horological beauty that is VINTAGE. The PADELLONE totally transformed my collection. Which leads to my latest and most SEXIEST addition..............my NEW MISTRES...
I think that one's first great love will always remain
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-05:22
in one's heart. Likewise,the EOT was the first watch I fell in love with and chose to represent myself and my son in the future. Mistresses will come and go, but that Rolex Calendar is amazing and no wonder you chose it to be your "trademark" Best, Mike
I tell you a secret blomman
By: Iceman : March 14th, 2014-17:20
My commitment to this padellone goes beyond the norm......... To prove my point.......... For those who dont understand what this car plat is about. ..... Rolex PADELLONE is REF 8171 Best Iceman ...
That's very cool. I'd start a thread on HoMe ...
By: AndrewD : March 14th, 2014-18:05
... with your number plate theme, but you may be alone! Very cool idea. We have had a few Rolex tattoos over the years, but this one is special too. Andrew
Hi Andrew
By: Iceman : March 14th, 2014-18:11
Thats a great idea. Will post soon. Best Iceman
LOL! That is great! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 15th, 2014-03:10
Love it! You are even more crazy than me! ;) Best Blomman
That's quite a place to start ...
By: AndrewD : March 14th, 2014-18:02
... and I'm not sure where you go from there. But a stylish pair and always great to see. Thanks! Andrew
Indeed
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-03:03
When thinking Geo that's the piece that first comes to my mind Great shot You really nailed it ;) Best D
Now that is predictable :-)
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-05:24
Seriously, that was an excellent read of my mind. When I see a Cartier Tank wristshot, I think GEO! Cheers, Mike
Many thanx to Geo for helping me with this one...
By: MikiJ : March 14th, 2014-12:46
I bought this Cartier Mecanique to wear with my Father's "Buttons & Tac". These were made to match the watch that my Mom gifted Dad for Christmas 1955. My Uncle Art, a local jeweler and Omega AD, had the WG Lucien Piccard custom made with diamonds and...
I'm not quite sure..
By: fernando : March 14th, 2014-00:10
which is my 'trademark' watch but perhaps my association with this one brings out the most reaction from certain individuals. :) Best F ...
That's a beauty indeed. However the watch which I...
By: Sandgroper : March 14th, 2014-00:38
associate with Fernando is the Roger Dubuis Hommage Chronographe. Everytime I see a picture of one, no matter the metal, Fernando always comes to mind;) Cheers Francois from Down Under
Certain individual
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-03:04
must agree 100% with your choice :) Sincerely Damjan
This one...
By: -RWK- : March 14th, 2014-00:41
Interesting topic Mike! HAGWE, -- Richard. ...
very nice!
By: MattS : March 14th, 2014-01:09
I think the most obvious for me could be a vintage diver: Eberhard Scafograf 200, 1961 But my latest arrival could fit the bill as well in the future: Eberhard Contodat, first chronograph ever with a date 1957, with just a touch of red! Look at these long...
Simply gorgeous
By: Spellbound : March 14th, 2014-02:34
That Eberhard Scafograf 200 is sublime ! Great pictures too. Have to start my hunt now ! Dean
Tricky question Mike!...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-02:00
You have asked us to say "what watch you want to be known by". Well, it would be great to be known as the guy who finally managed to get his hands on one of these: (Dufour GS photos by Chronomania) Not much chance of that happening though! So, if you we...
In my mind
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-03:13
and I know it is not the best place to be :) association with pplater is this one romantic - ornate - delicate - sharp ;) HAGWE D ...
(**pplater blushes**)...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-04:09
In your mind??? Now, that's a destination for the brave! ;-) Cheers, pplater.
If memory serves, Mike...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-08:30
...you did receive a "what are you thinking?!?" PM from a sympathetic soul when you put yours on the block. Hopefully you retained access rights. ;-) Cheers, pplater.
Yes, your warning should have been better minded
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-13:37
but the need was great and the sacrifice, painful at the time, was well worth it in the end for a happy outcome. (see photo above in response to Damjan) Warmest, Mike
Fair enough!...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-19:09
That's a trade any collector would make. Good coherent collection you have there Mike - four high quality pieces with strong brand DNA. Have you closed that theme now??? :-) Cheers, pplater.
I really like the BE-BA, very elegant indeed......
By: Sandgroper : March 14th, 2014-03:20
the Philippe Dufour Grande Sonnerie is to die for, of course! However if you asked "what watch I wish to be known by" I would have to say...none! Although it is, I agree, a very subjective question, none would be the sum of all the ones I love, some I wil...
Dear 'Francois-from-well'...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-04:02
Ever the philosopher! (But - wait for it! - you are right). :-) Cheers, pplater.
Dear Pplater, for one thing I was wrong, for sure....
By: Sandgroper : March 14th, 2014-06:41
very wrong indeed for not having congratulated you on this marvellously beautiful, Christian Klings, what a jewel! There is only one think I don't like so much about.....and that's the fact that it is not on MY wrist! :) Bravo Sir! Cheers Francois .....
ROFL!!!!!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-11:12
You are killing me Art :) :) :) Lemmy would sure appreciate this one ;) :) Among many touche lines from you this one tops them all :) :) D
OK; who is Lemmy...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-19:04
...and what forum does he post on? Cheers, pplater.
He is Kilmister
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2014-05:24
and he post on JD forum ;) It's internal joke with Art that I'll leave to his discretion to reveal ;) Cheers D P.S. Or we can discuss it live & loud :) ...
You're mistaken, Damjan - there's nothing more . . .
By: Dr No : March 15th, 2014-08:23
. . . to be read into my reply to pplater other than my perception of his trademark, along with the words 'pplater' and 'McGonigle' having a mellifluous ring when combined. That's all that was meant. No reference to Lemmy whatsover. Certainly nothing witt...
Guys...
By: pplater : March 15th, 2014-17:28
No harm, no foul. Please don't sweat it. No-one could ever attribute a mean intention to either of you. Pax. Cheers, pplater.
The BE-BA for sure! And if ...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-10:14
You don't want to be known by that one, you know where to send it! ;) Best Blomman
Trademark watch
By: Spellbound : March 14th, 2014-02:30
Mike I must say it is good to see Jaquet Droz represented here, and as your "Trademark" watch also lends further credibility. For me, it is plainly obvious. The watches bought to celebrate losing a boardroom battle in which I also lost my job. For your gu...
Ah Dean, I would have lost my job too......
By: Sandgroper : March 14th, 2014-04:53
I think that "best practice" also means "best revenue" in the long run but not at "any cost" any cost is always very expensive and in the end it eats up all the revenue, a kind of stupid short term view. Unfortunately there are many imbeciles at the helms...
Hear hear !
By: Spellbound : March 14th, 2014-05:35
I hear you Francois from DU. Unfortunately very often large Global firms are blinded by the sheer numbers in China, so many are willing to do what it takes to get a foothold even if this compromises integrity. But as one of my mentors used to say, reputat...
In the midst of that battle myself at work
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-05:46
Its not a job worth keeping if that was the attitude in the room imho. Integrity first...everything else will fall in place. And that Zenith represents it.. Thanks for sharing, Mike
"Integrity first...everything else will fall in place." ....
By: Sandgroper : March 14th, 2014-06:53
How correct you are Mike. I find it amazing that in this day and age, with all the technology at our disposal and knowledge we have acquired, there are still "people" not knowing that life, as it is, does not last forever! Bizarre! Cheers Francois from Do...
The detail
By: Noodia : March 14th, 2014-03:01
There are many 50s gold chronographs, many of them are not so appealing the bezel of this pink gold late 50s UG was The detail to my eyes I could not avoid to nickname it my "UG Thunderbird" best, Laurent ...
Devil's in the details
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-03:29
but the ones I remember you by are Heuers :) Skipper and Montreal as best examples Sincerely D
It has just the right balance of ...
By: AndrewD : March 14th, 2014-18:39
... everything! Dial, printing, hands, bezel. Elegant but functional. A beautiful vintage chronograph. I love it to. But why is it a Uni-compax rather than a Bi-compax? Educate me please. Regards Andrew
A complete and coherent chronographs range
By: Noodia : March 15th, 2014-02:06
The older UG bi-compax chronographs used to be named "Compur". When in 1936, UG launched the first ever chronograph with a hour register, they named it Compax. In order to build a particularly complete and coherent chronographs range (unique at the time ?...
This one was a long journey ...
By: AndrewD : March 14th, 2014-04:16
... even if it is a predictable offering from me. The F.P.Journe Tourbillon Souveraign is at once entertaining, elegant, complicated and understated. I hope some of you see the same qualities that I do. Andrew ...
Yes, that's the ticket..
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-05:53
come on, how can you expect anyone not to associate that watch with you ? since being predictable has a somewhat negative connotation in people's minds...how about reliable, dependable :-) Best, Mike
Perfect!
By: respo : March 14th, 2014-06:39
Exactly the one I associate with you, Andrew. When I see this watch I think of you first and foremost. Best, respo
Great choice, Andrew! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-10:17
Yes, when i see this watch - I think of you, my frend! :) Best Blomman
Nothing less was expected
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-12:15
dear Andrew You and that watch are irreversibly connected in my fond memories Best D
Many PuristS comment here on ...
By: AndrewD : March 14th, 2014-19:06
... their memories of significant people in their lives, particularly fathers, and the watches they wore. I certainly associate my father with a Seiko. As a collector I worry that my kids will not associate me with any one particular watch. And when they ...
I have feeling
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2014-01:13
that you'll be remembered among your descendants after that watch. That piece have all the substance for heirloom No1 remembrance position Sincerely D
It had to be that one, Andrew.
By: CaliforniaJed : March 14th, 2014-23:31
Yours was the first one I had gotten to handle, and it took my breath away. The joy in your heart makes it way so clearly when you write about it. I am glad you enjoy it so. Great choice. Best, CaliforniaJed
I think I have another grail ...
By: AndrewD : March 16th, 2014-19:19
... but it hasn't haunted me yet as the Journe DS did, although the infatuation has been slowly evolving for years. And it's from a brand I thought I would never own, on principal. But I got over that little hurdle with Rolex, so I guess I can cope with a...
Depending
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-04:24
on memories If good then yes and looking at picture it looks like these are the best memories that can be Sincerely Damjan
Oh, Damjan....
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-07:13
.. you are always such a good man.... really. Thanks! Ken
Thank you, Mike...
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-18:42
.. life is tough, huh? But life is always good :-) Thanks! Have a great weekend. Ken
And ....
By: Bill : March 14th, 2014-20:22
You went for the one in the middle. The fastest way to the heart is through the stomach.... HAGWE Bill
Not more, not less ...
By: Marcus Hanke : March 14th, 2014-04:48
The UN Planetarium is the watch that for me pushed open the doors to a totally new cosmos of thought, technical genius and history. It combines what I think about our place in the world, and the panta rhei, the ever-changing stream of times. If I were for...
You are the only one, Marcus
By: respo : March 14th, 2014-06:41
...with whom I associate this watch. There are other watches that have come up in this thread with which I may associate one, two or three collectors, but this is a brand and a specific watch that bring you to mind always. Best, respo
Yes, my professor....
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-13:45
This is indeed the watch I know for you. Your posts on this watch are legendary, I learned so much from them... and quite honestly I am grateful to work alongside you virtually. Warmest, Mike
As I said before, this is a most interesting theme that...
By: Subexplorer : March 14th, 2014-05:18
will bring many interesting watches and most interesting histories behind them this week end. I had little to think about the watch I would like to be remembered with. I have no doubt this one WILL be the one all my family and close friends will remember ...
Beautiful Opening Mike! Childs growing show the pass of time...
By: Subexplorer : March 14th, 2014-05:22
... for us as parents, much better than the best of watches! I´m sure both you and your cute kid will surely treasure many memories around these two watches you show here! Have a great week end! Very cordially, Abel.
i sadly no longer own the watch that i would like to be remembered by
By: G99 : March 14th, 2014-05:44
it is the watch that first introduced me to the purists and the one that best sums up my unusual tastes. the watch in question is of course the UN Freak, #99. in its element, with friends and food overseas. i'm sure you can all name the friends, except pe...
The freak is the watch I know you for...
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-13:54
You made me think that perhaps current ownership is not a necessary a criteria for this theme. You owned it, obviously have fond memories with it and thus it remains a part of you, and perhaps one day it will return to your wrist. Warmest, Mike
to be honest Mike, if...
By: G99 : March 14th, 2014-13:59
to be honest Mike, if i couldnt have my #99 in RG then i dont think i would like another one. best G
This is a great theme
By: respo : March 14th, 2014-06:51
I am having all kinds of fun reviewing everyone's selections. The watch I want to be know by is the Vacheron Constantin American 1921: There are so many reasons I feel particularly connected to this watch. It makes me feel like this: A couple of years ago...
Nice pick...
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-07:14
.. a timeless piece, indeed. Great choice. Ken
Still I see EWC....
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-10:23
When I think of you, my friend.... But, on the other hand I think of you when I see the 1921 as well ! ;) Best Blomman
To tell you the truth
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-11:18
I would have nothing against being remember by Americano...who knows maybe one day if stars align ;) until then show yours as much as possible Best D
That is an interesting change...
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-13:59
almost 180 degrees. Yes, I've always associated you with the EWC but we all change and I will make the change with you! All hail the American! Thanks for sharing, Mike
That's classic cool from you
By: AndrewD : March 14th, 2014-18:46
You've evolved a little, Respo, but the American 1921 is an appropriate choice. I have loved that watch since it was introduced. Nicely done. Andrew
Interesting theme as a watch can say many thing about its daddy
By: Mark in Paris : March 14th, 2014-07:09
However, I think I don't have this kind of watch Mike, even if the DB25, as an Indy, can try to come close to this definition. Your choice of a JD is a splendid choice as they are watches we don't see that often with a very unique character. As I can't st...
Lol
By: Mark in Paris : March 14th, 2014-11:13
Blomman, I should have thought of that! Cheers, Mark
You might think it would be a certain . . .
By: Dr No : March 14th, 2014-07:21
. . . Karree perpetual, Mike . . . . . . or possibly its younger cousin, the manual winding PanoDate. Objectively, you'd be right - these are my watches of choice. They are me. There is, though, one that chose me. Odd, yes, but utterly true. I first saw B...
Hi Art. Really a great post today, the music really
By: timerider : March 14th, 2014-08:54
took me back and the ocean picture did the same. I am a UCSB alum and those beach memories never leave me, even though I was a little bit north of you. This is a great forum. Tim
Bron-yr-aur . . .
By: Dr No : March 14th, 2014-09:49
. . . as explained by Robert Plant: "This is a thing called 'Bron-Yr-Aur'. This is a name of the little cottage in the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, and 'Bron-Yr-Aur' is the Welsh equivalent of the phrase 'Golden Breast'. This is so because of its posi...
Kid? Yeah, but . . .
By: Dr No : March 14th, 2014-09:57
. . . it's all downhill from here, paisano ;-) . . .
The Karrée is kinda like . . .
By: Dr No : March 14th, 2014-09:53
. . . a wife, and Black Connie a mistress, if that makes any sense, Nicolas. (And that's from a guy who's never had either!)
I am not surprised...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 14th, 2014-10:26
I would have been more surprised if there was no beautiful sunset in one of your photos! :) Best Blomman
I WAS expecting the Karee perpetual
By: mkt33 : March 14th, 2014-15:00
but this choice is so interesting. I knew you've favored it, having seen it in previous photos but never in my mind did I think you would have chosen it. Thank you so much for sharing and for the reasons behind it (or else I would have been scratching my ...
Nice sharing Mike
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : March 14th, 2014-09:30
I wished I discovered Purists 9 years ago and could have joined this lovely gang earlier! 9 years ago I was just 26 and just got married with no money to collect watches then! :) Time really files. Now I know which watch to remember you by :) Cheers Robin...
26 is too young to join the gang...
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-18:34
.. kidding! I was over 40 when I joined the gang - had normal life (meaning, no luxury, can't afford, etc...) until then, hahaha. Anyway, glad you joined after all. Timing is not so important! Ken
We all joined the gang at different times
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : March 14th, 2014-20:41
What matters is we have joined the gang afterall! :) Hope to meet you one day Ken in Japan. I love visiting Japan alot. :) Mike's post reminds me that time flies. I should visit Japan again soon before another 9 years fly by. Cheers Robin
The one watch I would like to be known and remembered by...
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : March 14th, 2014-09:34
Will be (no surprises to many here) my Montblanc Villeret grand feu email chronograph. It started my love affair for the beautiful Minerva movements at Montblanc Villeret and also made me more curious and interested in the other lines of Montblanc watches...
41mm Blomman
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : March 14th, 2014-18:19
Not that big.... my wrist is too small! But looking at it from the normal wrist angle it actually fits well. The traditional Villeret case with the hunter case back has a nice curve at the case back and the leather strap also covers the gap between lugs. ...
41mm ...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 15th, 2014-03:12
Thank you, Robin. Well from that angle I thought it was much bigger! Best Blomman
But you are
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 14th, 2014-11:14
dear Robin you are known for it ;) D P.S. First time I see this angle of that watch thank you for making me suffer more :)
Opps... Side view of thick sapphire glass like old plexi glass days
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : March 14th, 2014-18:21
Sorry the poison got to you. The curves of the side view and the THICK sapphire glass (like the old plexi glass days) are to die for! Traditional plexi glass look but with sapphire glass! Pure luxury Cheers Robin
great theme
By: donizetti : March 14th, 2014-11:30
Love that EOT. I guess I would like to be associated with my Resonance, the I love how the theme of the two sides in harmony is mechanically expressed HAGWE Andreas ...
Well.. Let me put it this way.. There is not only one TM tic-tac..
By: hs111 : March 14th, 2014-15:22
.. but in fact there are 2 or 3 ( depending how you wanna count it..) 1/ this is a watch, no a pair of watches, which I associate with friendship and community, with great days.. and lovely company . - But also as watch(es) , this pair of goddesses are on...
Hi Hans!
By: MattS : March 14th, 2014-23:44
The Breguet!!!...pfff fantastic piece...or your earlier version as well!... Matt
I got that!...
By: MattS : March 15th, 2014-02:49
I just meant that other Type XX that you own if I am not wrong, the one with the olive crown and anonymous dial! Matt
Oh well, that is another story.. That one belonged to a friend, and..
By: hs111 : March 15th, 2014-03:18
.. in exactly the configuration you described and remember.. Unfortunately I did not fetch the opportuniity to pull the trigger , as well although the friend had made me a friendly offer. So for the moment, this is listed under ( painfully) "missed close ...
Yes, the DSA is your...
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 15th, 2014-03:14
Trade mark, my friend! :) And the Type XX is to die for! Best Blomman
Bwahaha......
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-20:20
.. you are right :-) Ken
Tulip crown!
By: fernando : March 14th, 2014-20:36
Learnt something new today. :) Enjoy that beauty Bill. fernando
I have to agree
By: Bill : March 15th, 2014-10:16
Sea sun and Rolex mix very well. HAGWE Bill PS did you see the new GMT posted on Rolex. Nothing major but cool from the service angle.
Gulp! I think...
By: KIH : March 14th, 2014-18:38
.. I understand why you don't wear it so often...... Wow! Thanks for sharing! Ken
Hmmm, yes; maybe; no!...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-19:25
Vintage? Tick. Rolex? Tick. Rectangular? Tick. Even so; whenever the tag 'watch-guy' appears, the watch which instantly comes to mind is this one, sorry: What a thing of beauty - the whole box and dice! Cheers, pplater. (photo credit - some Melbournian h...
Thanks PP. But the box is a prop
By: watch-guy.com : March 14th, 2014-20:31
Recognise it Vintage - tick patek - tick Rectangular - tick nothing wrong with being assocoaited with Marilyn M ...
Spoiled for choice!...
By: pplater : March 14th, 2014-20:35
Come to think of it, there is also a certain rectangular piece in RG on bracelet, is there not? You have 'most excellent' taste (as Bill and Ted might say!). Cheers, pplater.
Surprise
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2014-05:02
at least for me I was expecting one marvelous Patek of yours to be to weapon of choice Julian Sincerely D
Expected but
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2014-05:27
I associated you much more with one piece from VH ;) Cheers D
Probably one
By: halkcb : March 15th, 2014-01:55
of these two... my very first acquisition all that long time ago and still seeing wrist time, or this ,with it's simplicity and blue hands---just so elegant! Best HAGWE henry ...
I hope not to be primarily known for my watch, but ...
By: anaesdoc : March 15th, 2014-02:42
for my wisdom, generosity, loyalty, friendliness, virtue, valor, unselfishness, smartness ... :-) But if I have a watch type being archetypical for me it would be this: vintage Omega Seamaster with date For everyday the stainless steel version: For specia...
It may sound
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2014-05:18
strange, stupid and even pretentious bu this is the one PPro changed my life for better of course. Once I'll be long gone I hope that this watch will be my golden ticket to "Willy Wonka chocolate factory" something that will intrigue my descendants to sta...
Now that is a vote for our community
By: mkt33 : March 15th, 2014-05:37
Thank you D I was wondering if someone would choose the ABR as the one they wanted to be remembered by. I cannot think of a better person to represent the community! I just looked back the the entire thread, there are no duplicate choices...is that by cho...
We make our
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2014-05:47
choices to have chances ;) Interesting very interesting one more proof of eclectic diversity of this community Sincerely yours Damjan
Dear Heinz
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 16th, 2014-12:57
thank you for your ever nice words and kind thoughts I'm flattered that I was such a good model for ABR Next week I have surprise ;) Sincerely yours Damjan
i'm a seadweller guy...
By: gensiulia : March 16th, 2014-03:59
...but, at the moment, this is my mood. enjoy the sunday! chris ...