How many watches you have. I gave up counting when I reached 00s. My guess you probably have 50 Fifty Fathoms and at least enough alarm watches to sound every hour of the day. (not including repeaters) Truly a situation for others to admire or jealous abo...
You're right, I have too many watches, even if is not as important as you think. For example, I own 5 FFs not 50, and among those 5, one will go for another home. If you want to know more about the Torne Rayville shown as my watch of the day, do a search ...
I am on the process to persuade Nicolas to let loose some of the "insignificant" piece of his collection and maybe some of them find a new home on the "east side". LOL I am going to use the reason that sitting long and lonely in the safe will give the wat...
i doubt i'll ever get a chance to own one, but perhaps the next time we meet i may get a chance to wear it. have a good dinner and even more drink to honour a superb range of dive watches. best Graham
It is the first time in my life that I saw so many watches similar to the TR 900 I had on the wrist, yesterday night! An amry of Vlads, let me tell you! Best, Nicolas
... I actually bought the RO in 1998...as a present to my 30 birthday and only my second "expensive" watch after a Rolex 1675 But I still enjoy the AP RO to a high degree. I went to a GTG in Denmark some time ago and might actually look for a ROO soon. Be...
the way the gong is attached to a display back so you can see everything working is sheer perfection. this is the one i'd go for if i possibly could. just lovely Graham
interesting, light and reflection can make thing look differently. ... yes, for sure, one day i would like to have a master Memovox on black dial. stefan
It found its way to my door a couple of years ago… I am not sure when it was born but I do know it was not in the JLC Manufacture’s Book of Timepieces 1995/1996 edition (I miss 1997-1999) and the last time it was in the Book was the 2000/2001 edition. Tha...
. . . a great watch - minimalist aesthetics combined with sensible mechanics and a focused complication. Very tasty, Blomman . . . congratulations if it's new, and thanks for retrieving it from your safe if it's not ;-) . . . best regards, Art.
Thank you, Art! I totally agree with you! Well, it’s not a new piece… But also not one in my regular rotation… So, it’s a “semi-safe” watch! Best Blomman
I love this photo of yours. Exposed but not naked. Seductive yet not teasing. Rigid and soft. A lots of contrasting element in play. May I know more about of the watch in the photo? Tyler (Your new admirer)
Hello Tyler, thanks for the nice comments and pleased you liked the photo. The watch is a Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph that I am 'road testing' on your behalf over the next month. At 43mm, it is a somewhat larger dress chronograph than I am used to, b...
Roses with rose gold? LOL! TimeWalker taking a stroll in the garden, eh? Another fantastic shot from you this week. I love it. I will be curious to hear your thoughts about the Montblanc. None of this particular series have captivated me thus far. Maybe y...
Hi Stefan, I know you appreciate watch movement cufflinks. Perhaps it is time for another thread on HoMe? Perhaps combined with watches this time? But just for you, here is another shot of the Omega Cal. 484 cufflink from 1964 ......
... i had stopped my movement cufflinks collection for quite some time now. may be good to restart to do so after seeing your very nice Omega movement cufflinks. by the way, i saw this one Omega watch (Calibre 440) cufflinks in solid gold casing at one on...
It would be great to see some of the companies revisiting cufflinks with their small movements. A small market I guess. Hope you find them again one day. Thanks for sharing them here. Andrew
Actually at 43mm it is the largest watch I have worn, but i very quikly adjusted. it sits comfortably on the wrist due to the short sloping lugs. Andrew
... she is really the one with the good taste and fashion sense. I can't tell you the number of times I have asked her if this tie or that shirt looks OK. LOL But she doesn't do the same with my watches - she seems to leave that up to me. Hope you find so...
Following on from my video last week, "30 seconds in Sydney" ...with my Patek, I thought I'd give my Longines Legend Diver a go... Here's the direct link if the above video won't open properly.... www.youtube.com PP7Kg HAGWE. Regards, Richard. This messag...
Great post, Richard! I do love the LLD! It's a fantastic watch to run around town with! Plus, it's just damn attractive! HAGWE down under! Cheers, Daos
I must confess I have this Majetek in mind for some months, now... I love a lot its overall volume and the dial. Great presence on the wrist. Best, Nicolas
i used to have several of them, but they've all gone to good homes i'm afraid. a number of years ago i managed to find a site selling original WW2 leather pre nato straps with the Bund style wider bit. they even had very aged buckles. i bought quite a few...
I am rather constraint with the choices in where I live. Any help is greatly appreciate. Thanks. BTW could you also recommend a place where I could source some cordovan straps. I am trying to fit one to my 5146 YG. All the best Tyler
with my Seiko Discus and planning on wearing my Bulova 333 on nato strap tomorrow. My Boss was nice enough to let me use his corporate jet for this business trip, how can I fly commercial again after this ?...oh well...back to reality :-( HAGWE Best I can...
... this new version of the PanoInverse or the La Tradition. The Tradition still gets me because of the historical Breguet pocket watch references and the fact that the whole going train is exposed, but GO have done a superb job with this watch and it has...
I love this watch so much! Wearing it would turn any frown of mine upside down! A great timepiece to be sure! Plus, your picture is superb! Enjoy your PanoInverse! Cheers, Daos
Static shot today. Wittnauer Alarm, early to mid 50s. Not mint, but in very fine vintage condition. Full 36mm. I plan to wear it Friday if it doesn't rain. I always have fun! Hope you will as well this weekend. Ginger Note the textured dial and numerals S...
nicolas i understand you've seen it in the metal but find it too thick? does the grey dial look better to you? are you joining the crowd in getting it? regards hn\enry
What a stellar find! 36mm and counting -- will you get to 42mm one of these days? I love wearing the larger watches. The alarm hand is particularly interesting on this piece! Enjoy it! Cheers, Daos
Alarm apart, it has a " je ne sais quoi " borrowed from the Polaris... An " Air de famille ", maybe? Who said that French was a dififcult language to learn? HAGWE, Nicolas
You may be the only one here who has one, or at least who occasionally posts a photo of this smaller Compressor sibling. I wish JLC still made this one, but I guess the new Diving Automatic has kind of taken its place. But the diver is quite a bit larger ...
... the red enamel arrows on one of the crowns have vanished (fallen off I guess)!! But very reliable.. countless of times I've banged it heavily against something or dropped it on the ground and it's still running perfectly..
Here's another shot, same watch, different day, a little better light. Incidentally, I had a chance to visit the Journe Boutique in NYC this week. Fantastic! Best, CaliforniaJed...
I have written here (well probably on the Journe Forum) of my memorable visit to the Hong Kong Journe boutique lad year. One of my most pleasant brand-specific boutique experiences ever. And it all comes down to enthusiastic staff who know not only their ...
Here is my winning combo for this friday, having a thought for all the lucky participants to some special event in Paris this WE!... Have a great WE and a long great WE for those enjoying one like me...Matt...
I really have to find some lie this one, in brown and black! Love at first sight! Thanks for the good words, my friend, and remember that the Exhibition will be opened till the end of November, so if you want to go... Best, Matt. Nicolas
if you dont want to use the site to buy one (yes they have black) perhaps one of your friends near to you (perhaps le Bim) could get one for you. they really are very good quality. i hasten to add that i have no connection to the seller other than being a...
Veeery nice combo, my friend. Did you notice that, under some light conditions, your strap will match with the color of the dial? The Ruthenium magic! HAGWE, my friend. Nicolas
... thanks for pointing that out. the dial color keeps changing from one environment to another environment, really amazing. yes, i love this new strap, it gives so comfortable feel that ever had from my original strap. i think i will be wearing this watc...
It really shows up the nice contract between the broan strap and the ruthenium dial. That combination really works. Of course, that remains a favorite watch of mine. HAGWE, respo
... i tried to exposed the dial under the sun again today, the dial color would be varying according to the light intensities and the light angles. very interesting indeed. glad to hear you also like this watch. have a great weekend. stefan
... thanks must go to you too. i would not be able take action without your encouragement and support. i still remember that was the fastest deal (for that amount) i have ever made before stefan
No no, I did not shave my wrist and it is not Blommans either. But instead of showing you my old Fortis one more time, I have got for you Beate's wear of the day: BTW: It's going to be a beautiful autumn day in southern Germany. HAGWE everybody! Martin...
It is a limited edition of 850 pieces celebrating the 850th anniversary of the city of Munich. Note also the small arms of the city at the 6 o'clock position. Best, Martin
I admit it was my intention to make you post a picture of your wrist without a watch. But in a brilliant way you made me fail. Chapeau! Respectfully, Martin
i love the Radiomir case and california dial, but the Panerai model is way, way out of my budget so its just a hommage to pre war Italian Navy divers for me. the strap, at 26mm has to be one of my all time favourites, handmade just for me out of antique l...
dont worry Blomman, you dont have to like its origins. i had some reservations myself and explored patents etc only to find that any that everything is all in order. the problem is that i love the style and dial, but can never afford the modern Panerai re...
I've been looking forward to seeing it and trying it on, Yes, it's a proto & just arrived yesterday.It looks fabulous and all the functions works perfectly & had a nice touch. The size could be a bit awkward for me at over 46mm but it doesn't look...
Well, the watch you have seen Wristscan a couple of weeks back. I am still enjoying it so much that it hardly leaves the wrist. Subsequently, I added the pen which goes nicely with the steel/black theme (if only the memo dial was black too... ) This messa...
The real thing is so damn smelly that this enthalpy-concentration diagram comes very handy when you want some equilibrium data of vapour and liquid phases of water and ammonia It is useful for e.g. assessing distillation and other vapour/liquid systems. H...
and you have my head spinning - just as you did the week you posted your E855, and now see where I went! Oh dear, what can a poor man do to escape this mesmerizing path laid by the master?? I see only one other stepping stone... laid by the wizard! Have a...
Very much for your kind words! But honestly, the King and Queen of alarm watches are Mr Vlad himself and our dear Ginger! I am just a follower like you! Best Blomman
I couldn't find any interesting background colors suitable for the picture in the office today, so I decided to go B&W. I agree that it supports the vintages very well. Enjoy your weekend, Wizard. Nikolaj
I agreed to bake a dozen loaves for a men's breakfast tomorrow. I have to have them all baked by this evening. so 6 am finds me in my Treasure Island baker's outfit and Ikepod (easily washed) watch now first batch is cooling, the second batch rising, and ...
... nothing better than time to yourself in the kitchen early in the morning. I would swap the tea for an espresso, but otherwise a perfect scene. My aunt on the diary farm was an award winning home baker. My memory of fresh scones and bread when I stayed...
. . . Blomman's more recent JLC alarm that has my attention. That particular watch is the one modern design from the Manufacturer that intrigues, and I'm a bit surprised Nicolas doesn't have one. I remember his post about the Memovox in which this model w...
Art, as you've mentioned Omega dont you think it sad that they have only attempted 1 mechanical alarm for a few short years? with the advances JLC have made i would have thought that Omega could develop one equally as good. best Graham
. . . I tend to consider alarms as the most relevant complication after the perpetual, and Omega hasn't specialized in either, to the best of my knowledge . . .
. . . precious metal is usually not my cup of tea, but I'll make an exception for this one. Many thanks to Scott [log-in: sdd7820] for discovering this watch locally.
... wow so nice... i saw this PP pocket watch 2000 recently at PP exhibition in Singapore. if i remember correctly, it has 21 complications and only four pieces was produced. very beautiful indeed! stefan
it seams like this year was very hard and sad for watch world - first Mr Hayek now Mr Macaluso, I was really impressed with changes and development in GP in last decade again my condolences R
and its nice to hear that other watch friends like it. On Saturday I ll try to write a bit more at GP forum and upload couple of more photos. Thank you again My best Rafal
Your link goes to the old GP Gallery, not the GP forum , so it is invisible to anyone visiting the GP forum via the menus. Perhaps you could try reposting it again on the GP forum or ask a Moderator to move it for you. Regards, Richard.
Thanks - I do not know how I did it, but you are right I have reposted this hopefully in right place now gp.watchprosite.com my best Rafal This message has been edited by rafalbar on 2010-10-30 17:49:54
... congrats, Rafal, your GP vintage chronograph look so nice. the condition looks great, the hands with blue color edges are very special which recalls me to link it to some JLC vintage. attached is a pic of my three chrono so far to cheer for your great...
. . . for obliging us on their holiday! It so happens that my extended family is in town for a month. Perhaps they'll pose for the camera as well on an upcoming Friday. Mostly Rolexes, a Longines or two, and an Omega outside of my collection. Yes, I'm the...
For those celebrating Halloween, I hope it's SPOOKtacular! I couldn't decide on one picture this week, so posted two. Trick-or-treat! Don't let the monsters get your wrist candy! California dreaming! My AP 15300 basking in the glow of the setting sun in m...
No sun for a week?! That was us a few days back...rain, rain, rain! It's supposed to rain again this Saturday, so the sunshine may be short-lived! Hope you get some sun again soon! Have a wonderful weekend! Cheers, Daos
Love your pictures. Especially the "finger shadow" effect And the watch is so sublime, so close to perfection in my eyes. I hope you enjoy it immensly! Have a great scary weekend All the best Nikolaj
LOL! I actually accidentally caught my shadow in an earlier photo, then realized I could make my hand into a claw shape to great effect. A happy coincidence! Thanks for the nice words about my picture! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! Cheers, Daos