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A Schwarz Etienne,Hermes and Omega
One of my fav's but unfortunately don't wear it as much as I should. Schwarz Etienne Roma GMT in Rose Gold. ASE 120.00 micro rotor movement Another semi-rare bird, the Hermes Le Temps Suspendu in steel with Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (Agehor) designing the unique suspended time function. This watch gets a lot of attention from the ladies for some reason. My wife says because they can see the Hermes label while I prefer to believe it has more to do with the uniqueness (and the wearer!). Lastly, my 14 minute chrono. An Omega Seamaster Apnea, and I use the chrono function every time I get in a line just to see how much time is being wasted.
WristScan September 14 - Our lesser known watches starts now!
Let's see your lesser known watches in your collection! I will start with my Rolex Explorer 1016 - a lovely watch I haven't shown here in the forum very often! Now it's up to you to play! What have you been hiding from us...? Best Blomman ...
Here's mine. Its with my son now.
But i get to borrow it every now and then. My Rolex Airking from 1983. Cheers! Geross. ...
Yes its a lovely Rolex. Simple but a pleasure to wear.
Gracie mon ami! Cheers 🍻 Geross.
I believe so. It was a gift from my mother. Partially funded by my allowance.
My son was loved by my mother. Its but fitting i give it to him on his wedding day. Best wishes! Geross.
Ah yes! I always forget you have this one!
Gift from son, that makes it priceless! Best Blomman
yes.....
......when it comes to it, the ones we will always keep may not seem so obvious
Yes, yes, definitively a keeper!
We are doing well dear Joe! Thanks for asking my friend! Hagwe! Abel
From the early 90s.
Shares the movement with the JLC Master Ultrathin (cal 839). Both companies used to be part of the VDO-group before Richemont-times.
Very nice Ultra Thin
Keep looking at these - have lots of charm & character Cheers JML
Well, my friend.. Let me see how to play this time..
.. although you already know most of my watch collection; but I will just select some not too often shown here.. Ochs & Junior going to theatre Somewhat eclectic but nicely & pleasureful customized design Habring2 Doppel-Felix Split-time Chronogra...
+1 on that sentiment !.. That‘s what I have anticipated..
.. Really sweet memories to hopefully be relived in the not too distant future ! hs.
The O&J and the Habring are super cool
Delightfully clever watches at a very good price point!
Ok, if I ever would consider parting from these, will ask you first ;))
.. but I’m quite sure, that’s pretty far down the road.. Best, hs
Thx a lot for your kind looking & your nice words !.. & Yes, I really enjoy this rather recent add-on to my stables..
.. which comes from the Independent small manufacture Habring2 in Austria. Best, hs
Wow! What a trio dear friend HS! You don t show them here often but they surely deserve to be seen! Beautiful pieces all them with different...
... Characters of course. Keep enjoying and loving them my friend! Hagwe! Abel
Thx for your always nice words & kind sentiment !!
& BTW: your own submissions are also always so enjoyable ! Cheers & have a good upcoming week ! Best, hs
A Schwarz Etienne,Hermes and Omega
One of my fav's but unfortunately don't wear it as much as I should. Schwarz Etienne Roma GMT in Rose Gold. ASE 120.00 micro rotor movement Another semi-rare bird, the Hermes Le Temps Suspendu in steel with Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (Agehor) designing the uni...
Great to see such a spread of....
Different watches! The first one... How does it feel to check the time after a few drinks...?! Best Blomman
I called "new rule"
never, and I mean never, push the "suspendu" button if drinks are anywhere near me.
What a charming complication the Hermes! And with such a romantic name! Love it! All your watches are beautiful indeed,!
Also very interesting the Apnea by Omega! Great selection! Hagwe! Abel
If by lesser known you mean obscure, Blomman, then there's several examples . . .
. . . in my vintage Omega collection. Mid '40s ref 3697 . . . . . . with shaped R17.8 movement. '40 ref 2099 . . . . . . with cal 30 movement, 33 mm case. '53 ref 2667 . . . . . . cal 420 movement, 32 mm case. On my wrist today: '43 ref 2292 . . . . . . w...
Thanks, h! Pool was an early passion . . .
. . . that never faded, but as they say, life intervened for forty years, so I've returned to it only in the last seven. Art
I play...kind of
a world exclusive preview of my only non-GP watch... but, it cannot be disclosed yet, still top secret, classified, private and confidential... HAGWE, CC ...
My Favorite Seiko
I wear it rarely but I do enjoy it very much when I do, possibly the rarest Speedtimer reference 6139-600x Half Moon. S ...
A bit of an oddity ...
Late 60s Brietling Super Ocean "Slow Counter" The 'second hand' functions as a minute counting chronograph, as seconds, or split seconds serve no useful purpose to a diver. ...
As Frank Lloyd Wright would say ...
form follows function. While atypical, it was certainly appropriate for the intended purpose.
Lesser known watches from a Lesser known brand
Doxa is a fairly obscure brand. Their watches (both vintage and modern) are better known for the dive watches, especially the recent reissues which are gaining popularity. Their vintage dress watches however fly quite under the radar, and many of their "A...
What a great set of Doxa!
I am catching the Doxa bug, but still stuck on the divers.... Best Blomman
Thanks Blomman, Nico, CC!
Yeah, the bottom right one is quite tropical, which I found quite attractive heh heh.
The G-Shock is a recent addition...
Absolutely child proof, making for more relaxing weekends Thanks again!
Thanks a lot Abel!
The Poljot was my first mechanical watch - got it as a present ages ago. Powered by the Poljot 3133 calibre (Soviet licenced copy of the Valjoux 7734) it’s not very special mechanically but robust and a bit different for sure Glad you like it!
Thank you for the data about your Poljot watch dear KM! Russian watches always raised an special interest in me. Regretably they are not easy to find here in my lands. I only own one ...
... Russian watch: a Vostok dive timepiece which was presented to me by a good friend of mine, an enthusiastic collector from Spain. I find them very interesting and a good subject of collection! Yes, they look very rugged and strong, truly workhorses! En...
They are becoming increasingly difficult to source...
The vast availability of good ones at very attractive price levels has ebbed away. But they can still be found
There you go
I don't wear this very often, it's a bit of a safe queen. And this is just unusual. My first luxury watch, purchased 18 years ago, that I haven't worn in years. Zenith Elite "pre-Nataf". ...
Can I ask you why you don’t wear your beautiful Sub more often ? It looks gorgeous...
If I were you it would get a lot of wrist time...
Hi Mike
I don't know, really. Probably the fact that I engage in sporting activities every day means I end up with the 214270 or the 16570 on most days. And when I actually want a watch on leather, the 1815 Up/Down comes to mind naturally. But you are right, it's...
Wise decision my friend 😉
But you will have to show it by posting wrist shots of your beauty regularly 😉 it deserves it... Best, Mike
Here is mine.
A JLC Master Grand Réveil, received as a gift. A bit too big to wear too often, so it goes in the box. Still, love that alarm. ...
When I was in my Memovox period...
I was running after this one but never catched one.... Very nice! Best Blomman
It is a cool watch.
Legible and (fairly) affordable PC. The alarm is an added bonus, with the switch between sound and vibrate is also cool.
Looks great
But understand your comments about size - only tried on one. You definitely knew you had a watch on your wrist! Cheers JML
Always liked that watch.. But yes, a bit big on the wrist.. Also a rare combo of complications !
.. Only a bit pity full you obviously don’t wear it a lot ! Best, Hs
Unfortunately, I do not wear it enough.
But the size is so prohibitive. The combo of complications is pretty cool.
Such a cool,watch!
I own one of these too and the colors plus the brushed linen dial just harmonies so well
Lets see 🤔
My CvdK Mondial , need to wear it more often . My PW (never used it 😬) ...
You should try the original bracelet!
That changes the preception of the watch completely! Best Blomman
Lesser known here, maybe
But it was Omega's post successful seller of the late 60's & early 70's. I love its funky (Aero) Dynamic shape. And also a rare auto / no-date version (cal 552) presented here for certain purists delectation ;-) Have a great weekend all! ...
This Omega punched above its weight if it did GM ;-)
I think it was to do with wrist ergonomics and Omega design attempt to have a comfortable case shape. The straps / bracelet are one piece fixed by a screw down bezel on case back. Very easy to swap over. I have another one with manual cal & charcoal d...
Superb example of ref 1016 dear friend Blomman!...
... a lovely reference from Rolex and a watch I didn’t remember being shown by you before. A watch well worth having in your fine collection!! I will play in this interesting theme with two watches I have shown very little before. I must confess they rece...
I purchased this one about three years ago...
... and feel I showed it only once. It started a small collection of Cartier watches I will share some day soon. Hagwe y abrazos mi amigo Nicolas! Abel
The Speedy 125 is such a Funky cool watch! :)
Your collection is so wide and deep, dear friend Abel! These two examples really show this! HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Thank you so much for your kind comments dear friend Blomman!!
... Sometimes I feel I should focus on an specific brand, type or features and sell some of my pieces. Sometimes I just fall in love with a timepiece I had never thought about before. I keep enjoying the collection as it is at present: rather chaotic and ...
What an eclectic Duo !.. that Speedy 125 with its bully appeal & the more classic, but still strong charm Cartier..
.. which I like quite a bit ! If I would have to choose only one, guess I’d select the Cartier ! Looking forward your others in that family.. Well done & Cheers !! hs.
Thanks a lot my dear friend HS! Glad you like my selection for this week end! Yes, both watches represent different eras and styles...
... The Sppedy 125 a chunky brute monster, the Cartier pre elegance and class! I agree with you in chosing the Cartier. The 125 got its interest in the story behind it : a celebration of 125 years of the brand, a limited edition of 2000 watches, and the f...
Amazing and Gorgeous Subexplorer
Both are fine beauty . The Omega 125 is damn retro awesome
Thank you so much for your kind comments Gelato Monster! Yes this funky and chunky watch was launched in 1973 and it has...
... Definitively a style of the seventies. Im happy to know you like them! All the best! Abel
Never seen here...
From a group buy in another forum. A top-grade Valjoux 7750 with a Rochat rattrapante module. 75 movements were found and made into a limited run. HAGWE, —Rick ...
Never seen!
Interesting watch. Never seen this one before! Thank you for sharing! Best Blomman
