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Acted fast and paid dearly
It was on a German dealer website and I nailed it within the blink of an eye after it popped up. Just lucks to be at my computer at the right time. Been told that there were several others just a bit slower than I was...
Cheers
RIchard
Wristscan - “Time To Enjoy” - LIVE ! ...
Welcome to WristScan dear friends, This weekend our theme is “Time to enjoy”... The theme was inspired by my conversation with a member of our community when discussing the balance between preserving and enjoying our special watches. A big part of the sat...
Hmm, so I think I will start 😁
One of my first watches, when I joined the watch forum in 2005, was Seiko SKZ209 - I was really impressed by the quality/price ratio. Then I discovered vintage pieces and I owned many Lord Matics, flyback chrono, Grand Seiko and King Seiko. Especially las...
That’s a superb King Seiko Filip ....
It deserves to be celebrated on Wristscan. I would love to see a few more shots over the weekend of this one if you have the time. Thanks for joining us Best regards The Captain
Superb KS Filip!! I can feel and understand your...
... excitement with this new catch! Agree with our Captain that it deserves some additional shots if you have the time! Enjoy it so much! Hagwe! Abel
Keeping my eye on KS . . .
. . . and hoping for a black dial without calendar function. Had my fair share of Seikos and Grand Seikos over the years, but itching for a King. Art
I've been looking at vintage on eBay, Cap, but . . .
. . . in a curious twist would prefer NIB. If any watch deserves to be considered a bargain, KS is it. They deserve our affection and attention for crafting excellence at an affordable price.
Nice shot indeed...
And a reissue I also decided to go for (picture lower down). That one definitely benefits from natural light and time to appreciate fully 😊👍🏻
Switching it up for summer
Just received a new strap for the summer! Would have been easy to label this as a dress watch but this “funs it up” ...
Definitely “Time to enjoy” this beautiful watch ...
I think the new strap works well and changes the look. Have a great weekend 🥂
What a beauty Timeup!! Love these straps!
They really add to the charm of this awesome timepiece!! Hagwe!! Abel
Wow.. What an eye-catcher !.. I simply love that Voutilainen craftmanship & design codes !.. The visual effects of the various Guilloché fields are extraordinary ! :))
In addition, that strap selection is a bit exuberant, but really lifts the spirits of the dial with a “ Bang”, IMO ! Congrats to such a fine piece and continue to wear it in the very Best of your health ! Superbly chosen and great pics, as well, almost ne...
What I've been wearing since '83...
...the Sub is a great beater as it was meant to be...the very definition of a tool watch. ...
I stumbled upon this one 15 years ago
and only realized much later what I had gotten into: Then this one came along and now I have a contest which one to favor... Both are about the same age and the geiger counter records a similar radiation for both of them... So sometimes, the flip of a coi...
Wow Richard ...
That lollipop seconds hand has blown me away.. Please tell us more about how you came to own this classic 2998.
Thanks Captain!
It's a very basic story on the 2998: I stumbled upon it on the auction platform in the old days when we hardly knew anything about these and the seller description was very vague. My main reason for me to buy it was the bracelet - of all things! How "illi...
That’s a good story....
Those were the days ! I was going to mention the Heuer, it looks superb with a perfect bezel. I would love to hear how you came by this one.
Acted fast and paid dearly
It was on a German dealer website and I nailed it within the blink of an eye after it popped up. Just lucks to be at my computer at the right time. Been told that there were several others just a bit slower than I was... Cheers RIchard
Vintage week
Hi All I've been mostly wearing my Bellmatic this week Shot from today on something else that relys on springs and gears. Finally everything is better with cake 😋 Cheers JML ...
Hi JML ....
Your black and white Seiko wrist shot is superb. Thank you for joining us this weekend. Best regards The Captain
Our cake dish is empty - thank goodness for . . .
. . . farm-fresh loquats! Delivered last night from Uncle Jake's orchards. You haven't lived 'til you've had fresh loquats and coffee for breakfast ;-) . . . ...
Now I am looking forward to discovering this life 😁
I have coffee very rarely but the other thing...
Come to So Cal in late April or May . . .
. . . to discover the pleasure of feasting on loquats right off the branch. Uncle Jake has several trees . . .
Hello dear Art! A Connie is always a great choice...
... specially with a dial with those awesome hour markers of yours! Have a nice weekend my dear friend! Cheers! Abel
That Bell-Matic is a wonderful piece 🙌🏻
And the cake a wonderful, if very ‘temporary’ companion 😉
That’s a marvelous vintage Seiko dear JML!
I feel equally enjoyable with or without cake! Lol! Hagwe my friend! Abel
I enjoy my new watch, Nivada Chronomaster reedition
Got it a few days ago. No thoughts about preserving at the moment. ...
No Switzerland since 2019, eh?
Great shots and would like to hear some impressions on the Nivada, once you’ve had it for a while 😊🤞🏻
I still remember one night in Dresden, six years ago.
The lounge in the hotel which I stayed in allowed guests to smoke after 1100 pm. I was sitting there alone, staring at my watch, just waiting for the moment to come. Around a quarter to eleven, all those good gentlemen began to knock their tables using th...
I have no idea what that was all about ...
but I like it ! ... Wow that’s a great story to go with your photo Joffre, can you tell us any more ? Best regards The Captain
Thank you, dear sir. People may call us tobacconist, but I used to call myself “aquoiboniste”.
p.s. I think Serge Gainsbourg must be sipping a cigarette when he wrote that song.
Out of some..
Out of many watches, these 2 are the only ones I have actually bought from members of this community Best and have a great weekend Hans ...
Hans ! ...
Welcome to Wristscan with your superb Omega 300M, one of my favourite watches from Omega. It looks very good. How long have you had this one ?
I'll join you with a third Omega, Hans . . .
. . . that just came back from my watchmaker's shop today. This '58 ref 2852 was my third Omega, acquired over ten years ago to complement Black Connie. It was serviced by my then-current watchmaker in 2010. Mr B (his first initial really is 'B', but it m...
Black Connie's sleeping in the safe deposit box, so it'll be awhile . . .
. . . before I can get a side-by-side for you, Nicolas. But it will happen soon . . .
I treat a freshly serviced vintage as though it were a special occasion . . .
. . . with undivided attention for at least a week, sometimes two. So far, White Connie appears to be performing quite well, a second or two ahead after eighteen hours on my wrist. If this level of performance pans out, it will be the first time it's perf...
Definitely one for the collection Art ...
It looks jut the way I like them. Gently enjoyed by a caring owner. The balance staff is a common problem for us collectors, many incorrect ones used over the years.
The roller table was also an issue according to Mr K . . .
. . . but he was able to correct it with 'massage'. If timing results aren't to my liking, we may revisit that part (#1324) in the near future.
Absolutely great Connie, with a cool elegance yet some sporty tints.. Thx also for the tale of the watchmakers !..
Great, that meanwhile all has been in hands caring with excellence, it appears. HAGWE & Best, hs.
I always say there's three specialists a guy's gotta have: a dentist, a mechanic, and . . .
. . . a watchmaker. And not necessarily in that order ;-) . . .
Beautiful Connie and a cool story...
Although I can imagine it being a lot less fun between B and F for you 😉
Two beauties indeed!
And a great example of the other wonderful aspect of our community 👍🏻
I try to enjoy them all and give them all the same amount of love (which is difficult sometimes)
This weekend on my wrist one of my latest arrival The new BB58 silver. ...
Congratulations on getting this one ...
watchonthewrist, it looks very good. I must try this one as soon as possible. I’ve been a little distracted hunting another watch recently. I’m sure you know the feeling ;-)) ... Best regards The Captain
Agree , its got a low profile but still a lot of charme imho
Really happy to have it on the wrist
I hear you...
I regularly groan when I discover pieces that haven’t been worn for too long. Great shots of your BB 🙌🏻
Wonderful Omegas Hans!! I fell in love with your...
... white dial Ranchero!! Hagwe! Abel
Big congrats on this wonderful catch dear Watchonthewrist!!
Superb new version of the BB58! I wish you will enjoy it so much and in the best of good health! Cheers! Abel
Hello dear Captain! Let me play with the only watch...
... I brought for my few weeks of holidays: my ref 14060M Submariner, and a watch I added a couple of days ago: a watch I have been wishing for long: the classic Pasha from Cartier which was discontinued but reissued last year with an interesting steel ve...
Hello dear Abel ...
The Submariner will always be a special watch in any version. This one looks perfect in your photos. The Pasha looks very good on your wrist, congratulations on getting this one. Definitely time to enjoy ! Best regards Your old friend, The Captain
Thank you so much dear Captain for your always kind comments and encouragement! Yes, Submariners occupy an special place in my heart...
in any refererence. This one has been on my wrist for many years and scuba diving with it. Glad you like the Pasha and appreciate your compliments. A completely different character from the Sub but a beautiful classic design anyway. I' m happy with this c...
The Pasha looks good ...
on both the strap and the bracelet. You could have a lot of fun with straps on this one.
Thank you so much dear Captain! It really looks and wears very nice this watch. And the new quick change system makes a change of bracelet...
... or straps a breeze. It came with the bracelet and two croco straps and I feel I will be ordering a third set of straps. Have a nice weekend my dear friend! Best! Abel
I will try to remember to post a couple of photos this weekend. But in my mind, Abel’s photos have already won.
Abel, you have such a talent for taking these interesting shots! Kudos!
Hello dear Bill! You are always so generous with your kind comments to my shoots! Appreciate so much. I enjoy so much making these shots...
... And sharing them here. There are many winning shots coming from our community every weekend, and I look forward to view yours!Hagwe! Abel
You're giving away your current location . . .
. . . with that fourth photo, Abel! Welcome to America ;-) . . .
Hello dear Art! Thank you for your warm welcome! It is always such a Big pleasure to return to your great and generous Country!
I wish next time I will be able to meet you again! Best cordial regards my dear friend! Abel
Muchas gracias amigo Nicolas! I really needed these vacations after almost two hard years without any stop. The Submariner ids always a faithful and ...
... Reliable companion! Have a nice weekend my dear friend! Abrazos! Abel
Hello, my friend !.. Thx for your vacation greetings - the Rolex Sub 14060 is such a much versatile piece and your shots cover it nicely !
I like the shot with the 4 fish but also that wonderful “full splash” snap - Anyway, well done.. With the Pasha Cartier there are other features and appeal : absolutely love that sportive look, the sort of downdressed appearance and still, it’s a Jeweller...
Thank you so much my dear friend HS for your thoughtful and kind comments around my vacation watches selection and my pictures.
agree with you that a Submariner is an all around watch, tough and waterproof an ideal tool to have on the wrist when vacationing near the sea and pool and expecting to enjoy water swimming. The Pasha is a purchase during my trip of a watch I've been cons...
Thx again for the nice words & the line-up of yours
Indeed, a number of lovely shots ! Again, my very Best for Sunday & the week to come ! hs.
Thank you so much for your kind compliments sear Watchonthewrist! I fely I needed this model for a long time and I was delighted when Cartier...
... Announced its come back last year. Glad to know you like it! Hagwe! Abel
What a nice pair, Abel...
The Sub is one of your classics but the Pasha here intrigues me. Unlike some previous versions there seems to be no lume. Is the WR still diving compatible? And it seems there is a quick change strap mechanism? Cool pieces and I hope you enjoy them this w...
Thank you so much for your kind comments dear friend KM. It is true that Submariners of any variant have a very special place in my heart...
... and I thought it was the ideal watch for a vacation to be spent near the sea and pool. The new version of the Pasha has blued hands. No lume. The WR says "water resistant 100 meters" on the case back, so I' m not taking this watch to the pool or sea a...
Thanks for the description, Abel!
Indeed good that brands are waking up to the necessity of adding quick change mechanisms 😊👍🏻
My big pleasure dear KM! Agree with you. It seems that they understand that...
... playing with straps it’s part of the enjoyment of owning a watch! Quick change systems are being adopted by several brands now and guess more brands will follow suit soon! Cheers! Abel
Definitely one of the best from VC ...
Congratulations on hunting down this one. Thanks for sharing it with us Dave
My speedy and a pre-dinner beer...🍻
Catching up with a couple of friends over an omakase last evening. Enjoy your weekend, dear Cpt and everyone! ...
Absolutely...with the pandemic situation getting erratic....
Just have to play by ear and make the most out of every moment.
Crappy insta pic ...
... please excuse my damn phone, but this is what I’m enjoying at time t, not a fancy watch nor an expensive car, yet both make me embrace the day with a smile. Go figure ? Always a delight to see the purist’s entrance, and a well chosen thema dear Captai...
Hello Ludi ...
The Seamaster 300 always gets my attention especially on that strap, great choice. Have you owned this one for long ?
I’m glad you did ...
It deserves to see some daylight and feature on Wristscan. Have you had this one for long ?
I’ve had it for about a year.
I remember seeing a Diablo years ago and loved it. It was out of my price range then. This piece came up as new and I just went for it. It’s not the best version IMO but the simplicity of the dial makes the movement stand out
Such a lovely piece, this...
Just been to a watch shop with many Freaks yesterday... hope to join someday... 😊👍🏻
Hmmhh.. Let me see, how to play..
Here we go.. MIH (“Indie”) up in Silva Plana, St Moritz Habring2 Erwin - cool and unobtrusive appeal JLC Polaris Geographic lets the mind dream for hopefully soon travelling.. PP 5510 G Worldtime An alltime Classic: JLC Master Moon Calendar Breguet 5817 M...
Hello HS ...
That’s quite a lineup ! Personally, I like all of them but especially your PP 5510 G Worldtime. Have a great weekend.
Ooppss !.. Sorry for flooding a bit with my pics.. But guess there often are several contributors doing so ;))
Nevertheless, thank you for your kind looking, my friend ! Coming from you is always really special & encouragement for me ! Best, Best
What a fantastic lineup for this weekend, HS111!
So many superb pieces right there, with the Memovox being my favorite this time around ⏰
Thx dear KMII for kind looking !
And yes, the blue Memovox Tribute also for me is a special choice ! Thx again and great hearing from you. Have a good upcoming week ! All my Best to you & yours !! Cheers !!
Hello dear friend HS!! You never make things easy for Judges...
... with so many beautiful watches and shots shared by you every weekend!! It would be very difficult to choose just one watch or shot if I were pressed to do that. May be I could be accused of being biased if I name the Patek WT or the Railmaster? Or tha...
Great theme, Captain
Been enjoying these 3 the past 2 months. Waited this one for 21 months. The wait was worth it. This one came back from the spa with a custom blue enamel dial Latest acquisition, the dial is just mesmerizing ...
Wow MJ ! ...
Spoilt for choice, I love all three ! Don’t make me choose !!! Hypothetical question for you ... If your house was burning down which one would you save ?
That’s a tough choice
I need to make sure my house is not burnt down. That’s the best solution.
I saw Peter Falk once many years ago . . .
. . . playing in a charity baseball game at Dodger Stadium. He was clearly out after trying to turn a single into a triple, but as it happened to be a fixed game where the amateurs got all the calls in their favor, the umpire called him 'safe'. Falk then ...
Game over 🤯. Definitely all winners here imho .
3 gorgeous and amazing grails . Well played my friend
A holy trinity one could say ⚖️
All very different but incredibly appealing in their own way - and a memento that innovation and creativity is still not wrong 😊👍🏻
It's not about the watches.
Friends, if there is one sentiment that resonates with me it is the philosophy of appreciating and enjoying the time we are alloted. Having survived two different cancers, sudden heart arrest while running on a treadmill and an episode of sepsis that near...
I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment....
That’s how I live every day. Beautiful Breguet. Thank you for joining us this weekend and keep well. Best The Captain
This clip is well worth watching . . .
. . . in its entirety. Make mine pastrami on rye 🥪
Incredible story Uncle, best of health to you.
It’s not about the watches, but still, I love your watch! Hope you live it up this weekend!
Beautiful watch
Hope you are better now Uncle Chico. Such wise words, thank you for sharing them with us. Best Gatsby
Fully concur with your sentiment !..
.. And absolutely Yes, enjoying the time alotted to us ! Your statements resonate with me, how well felt & shared! With special greetings, hs. PS: Like your lovely Breguet and you pls. Continue to stay well ! )
Exams are over
And I can finally enjoy putting down some hours on my guitar. I’ve also been enjoying my little Technochas ...
Thanks!
I got mine from the technochas site . It looks like they are even making a stainless steel case version now.
Enjoying this oldie for virtual travelling
....with a change of straps,rather just colour the old new green variant HAGWE henry ...
I haven’t seen this one for a while ...
Looks very good especially on the shark skin strap.
I love your WT Enel Henry!! The new straps...
... add to its beauty! I feel it helps to daydream with visiting far and exotic places! Keep enjoying it so much! Hagwe! Abel
Currently enjoying this one...
Because it's new in this week. Ming 27.01 'extra plat'. Excellent execution and great bang for buck: a credit to a couple of our fellow Purists who were responsible for its design and manufacture - congratulations lads! Cheers, pplater. ...
Beautifully captured, too 👍🏻😊
Hopefully I will be able to pick up mine soon - been waiting for me since last year 🤷🏻♂️
A design that proves less . . .
. . . really is more. Steve McQueen could wear it. Art
What a challenge and pleasure,
This thread is for me. My special Breguet took years to find and the joy was palpable when I received the message it was available. The special thrill was knowing that Nicolas also had one of these watches. Having a shared watch with a fellow collector is...
Congratulations on getting this one Tim ...
Sometimes the best things are worth waiting for. Have a great weekend.
Aahh.. The salmon dial on the Breguet Chrono, that’s something !.. Guess, the light/shade will play nicely with that dial..
And Yes, sharing the same rather rare Ref. with a friend is special ! Well chosen ! Best for your upcoming week ! hs
This would describe more or less all of my watches 😁
I am not much for the safe queen concept and while one might say that as there are no very expensive pieces in our collection at home that the point is a shaky one, the watches get worn, even if that means some ‘patina’ as a result 😉 So here goes: ...
That’s a great selection KM ...
and your choice of straps are sublime as ever. It’s good to see “The Muller”making an appearance. Best regards The Captain
Nice lineup, dear KM !.. For me also the KS Seiko, to stay “under the radar”.. For next pls the VC Prestige de la France + the Chopard Retour-en-Vol Chrono !
Especially the VC is an eclectic treasure !.. All in all : Well chosen samples from your stables. Best regards to you & yours ! hs.
Thanks a lot HS111 😊
As you say, the choices I make are eclectic 😂 Which is part of the fun 😉
Beautiful selection dear friend KM!
Always adore the straps you choose for your timepieces enhancing their beauty! I absolutely agree with your thoughts! Hagwe! Abel
Thanks a lot, Abel!
The strap game adds a playful element to the hobby I much enjoy - glad you like it 😊👍🏻
Absolutely agree!! And you are the Master of this game!!
Let’s keep enjoying our watches... and their straps! Hagwe! Abel
i try to wear all my watches as much as i can...
but since moving on to a job where i prefer to wear "lower profile" watches for various reasons, i do appreciate my grand seiko a lot of course, when i'm not heading to the office nor meeting colleagues, i will gladly wear these when the occasion is suita...
Macro photography must've been created . . .
. . . for Grand Seiko. And, if it wasn't, it should've been. ;-)
I hear you in terms of the understatement...
That’s why I also appreciate GS on a day to day basis 😊 Great collection 👌🏻👍🏻
thanks, KMII!
and when asked, i can truthfully say, "it's a Seiko." when answers like "it's a patek philippe" and "it's a rolex" can sometimes result in awkward situations
The Grand Seiko shot looks excellent...
You have a varied and interesting collection of watches. I think this is the best way to enjoy our sport. Have a great weekend.
The La Tradition for me as well, and that terrific last shot of the RG with fusee dial (guess Moser & Cie).. And the GS is the perfect under-the-radar choice..
.. nicely finished, these GSs, IMO. (Not to forget the somewhat eclectic 5235G, of course).. Thx for the stimulating share ! hs.
Wonderful choices Terbaboom!
All beautiful watches though I’m specially fond of La Tradition!! Hagwe! Abel
Late to the party Captain, but I should definitely join this thread...since this was my first full week in Italy, and also the first time I've had access to most of my watches after nearly 16 months! :-)
Here's the few pieces I enjoyed this week...Have a great weekend Everyone! Here's a very unusual pair...curiously, their references are exactly 10 numbers apart, 5177 vs. 5167 ;-) And finally, a big temptation I was able to resist (at least for now) at on...
Hi Fab ! ...
It’s good to hear that you made it to back to Italy. Just keep away from that Boutique, it’s a dangerous place ! Best regards The Captain
It’s difficult to resist that level of temptation ...
Patek know how to manufacture temptation ! ;-))
Wow !.. Apart from the others, (all lovely) in the line-up, these PPs are simply superb! !
Also like the Double shot with the Aquanaut; low key & unobtrusive. - This one keeps the head down, just for the cognoscenti, in a way.. Thx for your share, enjoyed your tic-tacs & the pics ! Best, hs
Thanks a lot, love the Aquanaut and its huge versatility! Great point re the 5177 “Boccadasse “...
A huge plus is it’s watch which is fully appreciated only by its owner and select other watch enthusiasts...virtually unknown to everyone else!👍🥂 And here’s for enjoying my tic-tacs (I made better jokes in my life, I know but I couldn't resist..)😂😎 ...
Hello dear Fab! How nice you could get back to your...
... marvelous Country and of course to reunite with your beloved collection. Great choices you share and big Congrats on your superb new catch!! Enjoy your place, family and friends (and watches of course) so much! Hagwe! Abel
My big pleasure always dear Fab!! Patek offers many...
... (too many! I should say) temptations! Well you are fortunate to be able to view and consider to take it or let it go. Let’s see what you decide!! In any case keep enjoying your return to your Beautiful Country! Cheers! Abel
always love it when you share your beautiful rare handcrafts Patek Philippe watches!
hope your time in Italy is a good one!
Wow... this painting PP is really awesome.
I am not so much into PP yet. Mostly as I anyhow won’t be able to get one . What’s the story behind that painted PP?
Thanks Gerry, I love you added "yet"....and if one day you start collecting Patek with the same competence as you do with Panerai, it's going to be LOTS of fun! ;-)
This is Patek 5177G-010, a rare handcraft made in part with miniature painting in part with enamel techniques. It represents Boccadasse, my favorite neighborhood in my hometown of Genova, and I was lucky to receive it exactly 3 years ago. There exists at ...
I almost forgot ...
When you are hosting Wristscan it’s possible to forget to post your own photos ;-)) ... Have a great weekend friends ! Best regards The Captain ...
Really like that Speedy,. BTW: Is it a special Edition for a specific Apollo Program, if I may ask ?
Thx for sharing, needless to say ! Best, hs
Good question HS ...
It’s the Apollo-Soyuz made in 1976. I probably should post some more information about this reference. Best regards The Captain
Agree with you this so special edition deserves...
... a post with more info and photos! Look forward to that dear Captain! Best! Abel
Nice to see your Soyuz on your wrist my dear Captain!
I wish you are enjoying it so much! Have a beautiful weekend my dear friend! Abel
We both are thoroughly enjoying
This one currently.... Not ready for in the pool though... Kind regards, SC16 ...
Welcome to Wristscan SC ..
Your Vianney Halter looks beautiful. You should make it your avatar. Have a great weekend
Thanks ....
Actually never realised that I didn’t have an avatar - hahaha. So you make a valid point.
Welcome to our WS event SC16!
Great VH and shots!! Keep enjoying our place and your watches! Hagwe! Abel
Three excellent choices ...
It would be a difficult decision to choose between them. Each one offers something special. I love your choice of straps. Have a great weekend.
The 382 and 1080 would be my first choice.
721 and 662 are very close together. The 721 would be a bit it front today. Hope I don’t have to choose. Wish u as well a nice Sunday.
I’m happy you are enjoying these beauties so much
... dear friend Ahoi! Three superb Pams! Hagwe! Abel
My big pleasure my dear friend! Absolutely agree with...
... your thoughts about your three great Panerais! Keep enjoying them so much!! Abel
