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Inspired by Nicolas post about the European GTG.... a purist watch today.... not my photo (credit to Nicolas I think) a friendship watch... HAGWE Cheers...  

I will wear almost the same watch, my friend, but in a different version, tomorrow... HAGWE! Nicolas...  

you should reconsider my friend.... and wear the Paris edition..... No. 7 should do likewise..... Cheers ps re-reading this it does sound like Spektre... lol

On this one, it is Nr 24...Like the 24 Hours Le Mans Race... Best, Nr 8, and 2! Nicolas

that No 7 should wear his too.... cheers

But today ... Lange 1. I was on my wrist my 1-7-8 last Saturday HAGWE Patrice...  

HAGWE! -- Richard....  

What a beautiful Lange in platinum ! I love it !!! HAGWE Patrice

but do you have the numbers 1, 8 & 7? cheers

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a gorgeous watch.... Cheers

of a very cool watch. HAGWE, -- Richard.

What a fun and young watch! Best, my friend. Nicolas

Langeuhren are from another world. -- Richard.

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...however this particular picture was from last week, after a Bocelli concert... ;-)...  

Community watch? Great to see that you love it! Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-05-14 12:37:59

could start a roll call my friend.... cheers

Other threads before... Best, Nicolas

we do not see this one often here.... cheers

I would be proud to wear that JLC any day!!!!

Reverse, obverse, inverse, converse, opposite, polar, antipode, contrary, diametric, back, counter, flipside, contrariant, backside, rear or, perhaps, just the other side! Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grand Date, Ref. 300.84.20 (Cal. 875), 28800vph, 25 jewels...  

Gorgeous rear view, Andrew! HAGWE! Daos

The Grande Date is really a watch of extraordinary beauty (both sides). It is one of the hot candidates for my first new JLC. Best, Martin

... just for you, Martin. Hope you get a Reverso one day. Andrew...  

The front, far, light, dial, outer, presentation side of the Grande Date is at least as tempting as the back, near, dark, movement, hidden one. Thank you, Andrew, for the pictures! Best, Martin

Thanks Stefan, As you can see from the date, I wound this last Sunday in preparation for the week. It has been a while since I wore the GD and I had forgotten what a pleasure it is to wear a long power reserve watch. The RdM is icing on the cake as it acc... 

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... meeting a fellow Purist "tomorrow" ... well, today that is .... ... i'll be wearing my trusty Longines ... Filip...  

Nice photo Flip. HAGWE, -- Richard.

Love the strap! HAGWE Blomman

and great watch. Best Andreas

Take good care of "our" watch! Fun picture this week! Cheers, Daos

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A very simple, or should I say pedestrian, watch, but I love the 70s look and the pseudo compressor case: Don't know why but looks better on a 70's style B/W. Cheers to all, Nilo...  

Not sure it is not a Compressor Case... Can you provide us more pics of this Tissot? Very nice picture, by the way! Best, Nicolas

Nicolas, I use the term "pseudo" because there is, I believe but I will double check, no "helmet" on the case back. As far I know, the "compressor" case derives from a patent made by Ervin Piquerez, that was licensed to some companies (JLC, Longines, Enic... 

Question? Is it the same crowns on that one as the Polaris and the LLD? HAGWE Blomman

it has IMO the right to sit in amongst any collection of supercompressors. probably more right than my UG Polerouter which is a single crown supercompressor with all the correct Brevet numbers for EPSA. great pic as well BTW. best Graham

Blomman, The Tissot uses regular Tissot ("T") crowns, as you can try to see on this pic: Cheers, Nilo...  

Beautiful back-side on your Tissot! Best Blomman

It has been used by so many brands ( around 20 different brands ) that I don't swee why Tissot didn't use it... It really looks like a Super Compressor case. Would be interested to see the inside part of the case back... Best, Nicolas

Nicolas, You were 110% correct, one more time. Stopped by my watchmaker and had the Tissot open: Now I have a true compressor case. Is not a Polaris but ... it's cool and I'm looking this watch with another eyes. Notice that the case back is "bayonet styl...  

Nilo, i dont think that little 'diver' symbol on the inside represents EPSA. i've seen a number of watches including standard Omega seamasters with that symbol. i think it just symbolises a water resistant watch. to find tissot production dates google Tis... 

Just a guy who try to find his way... Best, and congrats on your Super Compressor Case!!! Nicolas

... here is a pic of inside caseback of my Fortis, you can clearly see the "Super Compressor" logo and words and also other words like "Brevet..." . as Graham said, the small logo appeared on the inside caseback of your watch can be found in my many Omega...  

Nilo, it may not be an EPSA super compressor, but it is still the same in essence. a double crown dive watch with internal rotating bezel. lovely watch whoever made the case. best Graham

recently, i got one Fortis Marinemaster which also has two crowns, the caseback of mine looks very similar as yours that also has a big something like marine logo. i don't have tool to open the caseback, but according to the photos provided by the seller,...  

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Hi please post scans of the back and inside caseback... It looks like a real Super Compressor case. Good Hunting Bill Sohne

Too late for the roll-call but just in time for mid-night and a first wrist shot. Have a great weekend everyone. This message has been edited by Nomer on 2010-05-13 16:51:35...  

Please do so! Can't agree more with your choice. Best, Nicolas

HAGWE, -- Richard.

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Hi Arthur, Nice to see your new Pam. As another non-Pam fan, I seem to find myself looking at Panerai's every few months and trying some on. Perhaps I am late to the 'party', but there is still something that draws me to these watches. Unlike you, however... 

well for me, there isn;t a right PAM as frankly, they all look rather the same for me. How did I end up with the 326? Well, I don't bother with the movement for PAMs because there isn't much to bother about for "Pam" movements. SO its down aesthetics...no... 

Giving this one a run today. HAGWE Regards, Richard....  

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You have use of your watch knowledge in this game, Richard How many points for Seamaster? Very nice photo and watch! Best Blomman

. . . that is a brilliant photo . . . very nicely done!

... concept and execution. Nice Omega too. Much appreciated. Andrew [edited for speling ) This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2010-05-14 17:06:55

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...is the twenty-fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, you might have thought that it would be disallowable under Scrabble rules as a 'foreign word' ['foreign letter'???], wouldn't you? Not so, apparently: at least, not according to the nifty online word c... 

on the word 'omega' at least. Thanks pplater. Regards, Richard.

Now, as for 'Seamaster', however... ;-) Cheers, pplater.

and a welcome vacation. Best, Ginger...  

More pics before you go for Holidays! Enjoy, and come back safe. Best, Nicolas

Have a great vacation! Cheers, Daos

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enjoy the vacation. Best Andreas

One of my first mechanical watches....a Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Calendrier Retrograde and I love to wear it! Y'all have a great weekend, you hear?...  

i was wearing my jour et nuit during the week which is a bit of a coincidence. best Graham

Could it be this one - the Opus hasn't been out for awhile ... No. Um, Oris? Sinn? Rolex? IWC, UN, Seiko? Stowa, how about the Stowa. No, just wore it a few days ago. Purists ABR? Swatch? Breitling? MIH? Sheesh. Too many choices. I think I'll stick with o...  

Great-looking Omega! HAGWE! Cheers, Daos

are simply crazy! I love it! The hard part certainly is to be late for work every day ;-) Best, Martin

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Ref 14725 Seamaster, cal 570?...  

I thought of posting a picture of this (new) old marvel on the Omega forum but then realised that Art would be equally happy if I posted here. photo credit of previous owner. hagw...  

An excellent idea, you got here... A beauty in awesome condition. HAGWE, Nicolas

best Graham

best Graham

To join the Friday WS? All these great looking vintage divers are killing me! HAGWE Blomman

... sweet torture for the weekend. But what better than to see real life watches on real live wrists. Certainly focuses the mind on what is desirable. A

The problem is to stay focused – so many awesome watches around! My mind is racing in many different directions after seeing a Friday WS-show! Best Blomman

Please post some more photos of this one on the Omega forum when you have some time. Regards, Richard.

Nicolas, Graham, Blomann & Richard. Yes I will post more at a a later stage in the Omega forum. Hagw

. . . Railmasters rule!

It nicely captures the spirit of friendships made here at PuristSPro! Cheers, Daos

Purists is about passion & friendship..... HAGWE cheers

But still a JLC on my wrist! HAGWE Blomman...  

Super first WTWS... HAGWE, my friend, and keep on enjoying! Nicolas

But with th Memo Int on my wrist I feel like on top of the world! Best, my friend! Blomman

Nice photos too. Regards, Richard.

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... i am sure this new lover will be lasting at least one more week on your wrist... LOL stefan

Yes, it’s a keeper! Best Blomman

Reneo...  

And what better than with the versatile Submariner. Nicely done. Andrew

...on an ABP strap taken with my Iphone as can be seen from the reflection on the bezel HAGWE everyone!...  

HAGWE, -- Richard.

But only regarding the watch. (Though the sky has been grey and ugly for days now.) Happy to report myself back to Wristscan Friday with a more usual strap. I am wearing it today to celebrate Nicola's Giant Leap and to acknowledge that the Speedy has serv...  

on a more appropriate strap. Glad it served you well whilst you were plastered. Regards, Richard.

that your hand is well again..... enjoy your Sunday.... cheers

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Photo – doesn’t matter, it’s a great photo! HAGWE Blomman

the worlds first bi retrograde automatic by Longines Wittnauer. HAGWE Graham...  

no, its relatively old as i've had it about 18 months. december 2008/january 2009 if my memory is correct. the pic however was taken only yesterday. you need an HDD attached to your forehead to keep all the bits of info you've taken in and cast aside :-))... 

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thanks Blomman, just one of my funky pieces that get very little wear. motorcycle racing on TV this weekend so i'll be busy. best Graham

When did you get the new handle (G99)? I like it.

thanks Ginger, although you've seen it before at my kitchen table. i changed my id last week for personal reasons, but dont expect it to fool anyone. i think i've just past my 6000th post with no big post. oh well, roll on 10,000. have a good holiday Grah... 

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i'll say thankyou Poy as i hope your referring to my Wittnauer :) best Graham

Yes, I do like your watch a lot, most of the models that have an expression of the 70's put a big smile of my face. And, it drives my mind insane in thinking as to what we could make them today look if inspired by them. Yes, you to me here have a nice pie... 

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thanks again Poy, yep i know its a futurama, but i forgot to put in too many details as i posted it at length when i first got it. your totally right about this sort of design being left by the wayside as time progressed. perhaps it is because they only a... 

never seen something like this before! HAGWE Andreas

thanks Andreas, its one of my many funky and fun pieces although it has a place in history as the first bi retrograde watch released. quite desirable in certain circles i understand(crop circles i think). best Graham

Hi Everyone., Took this one while in the car.... Have a great weekend everyone ! Good Hunting Bill...  

mine or PP's? Maybe if we were both dyslexic... see? everything is context, context is everything!

depends on how you read it.... cheers

AP's on the wrist - better than steroids! and healthier too! Photo courtesy of a Gentleman Purist...  

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...which ones are you wearing, Hercules? LOL. respo

and the one on the right should look familiar but is actually very very very very rare. Maybe next week, or check into the AP forum...

Have a nice weekend. This message has been edited by PoyFR on 2010-05-14 09:13:13

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and you, Thomas, rock.

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Great photo - lovely watch. Congratulations. Cheers, pplater.

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... received this new catch yesterday, can't wait to wear it today... my not too old and not too new JLC Automatic... have a nice weekend to all of you ahead. stefan...  

Congrats! Do you which year it’s from? Best Blomman

sorry Blomman, i do not know which year of it produced because i do not have tool to open the caseback :-( however i saw there is someone selling similar model in other website, from that watch, the year of production would be around 1969. i have been wea... 

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Close in age and taste in watches! Which year? Best Blomman

Just classic in its case, dial and proportions. It doesn't come much more perfect (apart from a '60's Constellation, but we are all allowed our biases!). Nice. Congratulations. A

Not a today's shot, but I am today wearing it * Hagwe *

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one of my favourite PP's Poy. i love the idea of the chronograph with the hour and minutes on the same subdial. very clean and minimal. i love the case design. what i dont like is the price :-)) why dont more people make what i understand is called a co-a... 

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Masthead for this week goes to you, PoyFR. Well done. Lovely watch, lovely shot.

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I really wanted to catch the blue numerals on the dial....  

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A beauty! I assume that is a Breitling Crosswind as I have one almost identical here in S.C.

.... this ... On my wrist for over a month now - still totally enchanted with it. Have a good weekend all, Andreas...  

Wear it and show it as often as you want, Andreas. Do you always leave them set at the same time? Do you consider it as a 'travel watch', or is it something else altogether? Andrew

. . . but not photo du jour . . . . . . cordially, Art...  

Any quick French Classes before the D.Day? A bientot, mon ami. Nicolas

. . . "more beer, please" and "where is the nearest pissoir", and I'll be fine . . . trust me ;-) . . .

dont worry Art. i know how to say the first bit. always ask for 'grande bier' or 'pression'. that way you'll get a large draft beer and not an overpriced small bottle. a veteran of many euro 2 wheel roadtrips. G

with some wrist Love HAGWE all !...  

A great watch, perfectly worn. HAGWE, Nicolas

A wristshot with another kind of "swiss made" background. (Unité d'Habitation by Le Corbusier) This message has been edited by Marv on 2010-05-14 13:21:58...  

I thought you would post a pic of a Reverso... You caught me. Catch you soon, Nicolas

Great building and grate photo! HAGWE Blomman

works of design.

for those 'super' casual days, enjoy the weekend...  

for those days you dont want to worry about your watch !...  

True beaters.

Hi All Been having a relaxed week this week - well with the watch I'm wearing at least. '> old photo same watch HAGWE JML...  

A little surprise for the little guy. What do you think Nico and Emilio? Bill...  

more info? Thanks, TM

It is my understanding that the military wanted to have a watch fit for the infantry that was ", non-maintainable, non-hacking, general purpose" and at the same time did not need to be terribly accurate. Obviously the Airmen and Seamen needed more precisi...  

But I think A will like. I think Emilio has got the same one, recently. Personally, I like a lot, and to say all, I'm re discovering these American Military Watches. So you will be able to say " Hey, A, this is one Uncle Nico doesn't have "... RMLOL. Best... 

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For the evening time to dress up a little. I present the poor man's 21. Real beauty if you can get your hands on one. Solid back – what more can you ask for a brown face or gold hands nah…. HAGWE Bill...  

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Wow, I miss this Triple Date in my JLC Vintage Collection.... With the good box, therefore! GREAT! Nicolas

Simple sterile pleasure! HAGWEE Emilio...  

What a beauty, my friend.... Simple and powerful. HAGWE, Hermano. Nicolas