Late to the party . . .

Dec 14, 2019,02:16 AM
 

Parked waiting for the downpour to stop this morning before the expected sunshine (now arrived as I write).  My reliable, understated Rolex back on its bracelet.

Good weekend to all and the UK can now relax a while after a fevered election.

Clive





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Wrist Scan for Friday 13th is Open Now!! Let´s see your "Pictures of Watches taken Inside a car"

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-04:36
Hello friends! As it was previosuly announced the challenge for this week end is to share with us "Pictures taken inside a car" Most of us spend several hours of our day inside a car and though it is not advisable to distract our attention while driving t...  

My DB inside Jeep Wrangler

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-05:02
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Top! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:34

Thanks [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 14th, 2019-07:11

Thank you very much [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 14th, 2019-07:11

Cartier Driver in the Alpha of my neighbour

 
 By: Geo : December 13th, 2019-05:03
Have a great weekend Gents, GEO ...  

Thank you Abel!

 
 By: Geo : December 13th, 2019-05:40
Have a great weekend! GEO

Why "13"?

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-09:13
And would like to see more of the Alpha

The watch was created for the re opening

 
 By: Geo : December 13th, 2019-11:08
of the Rue de la Paix Boutique in Paris. There was also a Tortue with salmon dial and a number 13 instead of 12. GEO

Thanks for explanation [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-23:09

Very cool 😎...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-03:42
Love the Cartier and any Alfa.

Here you go, my dear Abel.

 
 By: Pretty Boy : December 13th, 2019-05:04
Best, V. ...  

Super selection, Volker. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:35

991/5990

 
 By: raymond74 : December 13th, 2019-05:10
...  

Thanks a lot my friend!! [nt]

 
 By: raymond74 : December 13th, 2019-05:46

It is always a pleasure !! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-06:20

I have a few

 
 By: reintitan : December 13th, 2019-05:16
...  

IWC looks good👍 [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-09:09

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : December 13th, 2019-09:16

Aaaargh, the 662! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:35

It's calling you...😜 [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : December 14th, 2019-04:26

Great Seiko’s ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-03:44
No message body

Thanks! Which one? 😉 [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : December 14th, 2019-04:26

I like both [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-04:41

Some of mine

 
 By: Nono01 : December 13th, 2019-05:49
Have a great weekend ...  

Hello Nono! Welcome to our Wrist Scan weekly contest! I was sure you had some superb shots inside cars to share with us!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-06:11
All beautiful shots, but specially love the first one which adds a different touch to a classic wrist shot including a view of the watch owner. Well played! Have a nice week end Nono! Abel.

.....

 
 By: Nono01 : December 14th, 2019-07:07
Thank you Abel

First pic is cool [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-09:11

These are watches I haven't seen from you yet. Love the Ingenieur.

 
 By: reintitan : December 13th, 2019-09:21
First pic has the Starsky and Hutch or HBO True Detective vibe )

..

 
 By: Nono01 : December 14th, 2019-07:07
Tudor gone, Ingy gone, Aquatimer is to stay, hope forever

Top, the Tudor Chrono! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:36

I like your first photo Nono 👌...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-03:47
Very cool, try converting it to Black and White.

Like this?

 
 By: Nono01 : December 14th, 2019-07:06
...  

That’s the shot 👌 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-07:12

Superb! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:34

A couple from the HD...

 
 By: pplater : December 13th, 2019-07:33
Car still in the garage; watch still in the watchbox: Car still in the garage; watch sadly gone to another home: Cheers, pplater. ...  

Dear Abel, awesome car + watch shots you have there....

 
 By: S F : December 13th, 2019-07:44
I don't really take watch pix in the car....here are a few, cheers! ...  

That GS! I need to get one. [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : December 13th, 2019-09:19

Thank you so much dear S F for your kind comments about my shots! Regarding yours... not bad for someone who says "I don{ t really take watch pix in the car" Lol!! Superb shots...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-12:31
... you show here my friend, and some cool watches as well. I specially like the Root Beer shot. May be I´m a bit biassed as I love that GMT variation! Have a nice week end S F!! Abel

Great! Let' s see them ! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:35

Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: S F : December 13th, 2019-23:59

A cold early sunset

 
 By: Jad : December 13th, 2019-08:10
The sun reflecting on “my moon” ...  

A nicely curved GP. [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-09:03

Thanks Brauner [nt]

 
 By: Jad : December 13th, 2019-22:18

Thanks a lot Jad! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:35

Great shot [nt]

 
 By: aperna : December 13th, 2019-12:34

Merci [nt]

 
 By: Jad : December 13th, 2019-22:19

Very nice :) [nt]

 
 By: jml_watches : December 13th, 2019-16:44

Many thanks [nt]

 
 By: Jad : December 13th, 2019-22:19

It is sensual indeed

 
 By: Jad : December 14th, 2019-07:49
Thanks Nicolas and have a great WeekEnd

Very atmospheric photos 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:19

I like the theme so much

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-09:07
Two more pics with CyS and RM in Macan. ...  

Thanks Abel [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 14th, 2019-08:16

It is huge [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 14th, 2019-08:16

The RM looks superb 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-03:51

I can't come up with neither fancy watches nor fancy cars combined in one pic ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : December 13th, 2019-10:50
... so here is my humble entry: The Heuer Monza Re-edition: A massiv Formex chrono: Do pictures showing watches OUTSIDE the car also count? A Hanhart chrono on my truck: Enough dirt, time for a car wash - with Seiko's "Deep Forest" Marcus ...  

Hello Marcus!! Great shots to play this week end. Yes, theme was shots inside cars but I feel nobody will complain when viewing those great shots outside!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-12:42
All shots (inside and outside) show a great definition and texture detail and superb watches which make them so enjoyable to view! Hagwe Marcus! Abel.

Delightful shots!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : December 13th, 2019-11:56
Here’s one I took to blunt the agony of rush-hour traffic. ...  

Top class, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:40

Sartorial elegance 👌 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-03:59

A few to start while I’m getting my hair cut

 
 By: aperna : December 13th, 2019-11:57
Cheers Tony ...  

The Panerai for me [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 15th, 2019-01:53

A few more, I promise I’ll stop now

 
 By: aperna : December 13th, 2019-12:53
A good weekend to all. Tony ...  

Lots to like Tony 🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:20

Makes a change from a train in the background

 
 By: jml_watches : December 13th, 2019-14:04
Hi A couple from the car, I post a disproportionate amount of shot either on a train or waiting for one. Cheers JML ...  

An excellent theme

 
 By: NoH : December 13th, 2019-15:09
...  

Thank you Abel.

 
 By: NoH : December 14th, 2019-02:21
Enjoy your weekend too!

Thanks Nico :) [nt]

 
 By: NoH : December 14th, 2019-02:22

A remarkable occurrence . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 13th, 2019-16:16
. . . earlier this week. My '08 Honda Civic . . . . . . hit the 300K mark. Purchased Nov 30th, 2007, exceeded 300K Dec 9th, 2012. That amounts to 25000 miles a year, or a trip around the equator, whichever comes first. The transmission was replaced a few ...  

Awesome story dear Art! We have owned several Civics since 1992 in my family and all gave us great satisfaction. Reliable cars with little maintenance...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-17:52
... they were the ideal car for my wife who leved them. No one traveled so many miles like yours but I'm sure a well maintained Civic can reach a big milleage amount. I have no doubt that your nice ' 44 Omega could outlast your Honda! These are reliable a... 

No inkling you'd be presenting us with a car theme this week . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 13th, 2019-20:02
. . . so I took those pics Monday night for my own amusement. Worked out wonderfully for this week's session!

Touché! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 13th, 2019-19:59
. . . and thanks for the kind thoughts, Tony. Art

Vegas bookmakers have Nicolas at 300K posts . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 13th, 2019-19:52
. . . before my Honda hits 400K miles. ...  

👍👍🥂[nt]

 
 By: FabR : December 13th, 2019-20:29
No message body

😂😂❤️ [nt]

 
 By: FabR : December 14th, 2019-06:09

My mdm entry.

 
 By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : December 13th, 2019-17:27
...  

Thank you so much Iceheler for your contribution to our contest! Though not taken inside a car it is a delight to view and a different approach to...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-18:00
... the classic wrist scan shot. A beautiful watch you share as well. Hagwe! Abel

Sublime photo. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:44

Thanks Abel for a wonderful thread, this is perhaps the most wristshot-provoking topic in a while, combining two of the most popular hobbies on this great forum at once! :-)

 
 By: FabR : December 13th, 2019-17:30
I just took a look at the pics some friends already posted, and WOW! Here's my modest selection of some recent pics....Have a great weekend Everyone! Let's commence with a couple of 'Boccadasse' shots This was also taken in (the back of) a car, I'm includ...  

Well played my friend! [nt]

 
 By: aperna : December 13th, 2019-17:36

🙏🙏🥂 [nt]

 
 By: FabR : December 13th, 2019-17:47

+1 !! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-18:08

Thank you so much for your kind comments dear Fab! I'm happy to know you like the theme this week end and agree with you that we are playing ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2019-18:07
... Here with two popular subjets among our membership: watches and cars! As usual you share wonderful timepieces and places in cool pictures which are a delight to view. You are a cool guy indeed my friend! And yes: I love your Boccadase so much! Guess o... 

Great series, Tony! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:46

Merci mon ami [nt]

 
 By: aperna : December 14th, 2019-05:35

😂🙏🙏[nt]

 
 By: FabR : December 14th, 2019-06:18
No message body

Excellent photos Fab 🥂...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:25
In the spirit of the theme. Have a great weekend

My pleasure Fab 🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-07:30

I like this theme!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 13th, 2019-18:24
As most of my wrist shots are taken during my commute lol. Here are some shots of my fav watches in the car Fun theme thanks Abel ! Cheers Robin ...  

Thank you ! These are my more recent additions :) [nt]

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 14th, 2019-00:56

Well done Bravo!!! [nt]

 
 By: aperna : December 13th, 2019-19:11

Glad you like them :) [nt]

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 14th, 2019-00:56

Haha right now these 2

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 14th, 2019-00:57
Are my favourites ! We share the same taste Nico Cheers Robin

Great Grand Seiko [nt]

 
 By: jml_watches : December 14th, 2019-03:45

One of my faves with the ivory / cream dial :) [nt]

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 14th, 2019-19:53

Thank you Abel !

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 14th, 2019-19:54
Have a great weekend too Cheers Robin

wow! i like your F430, dear Abel

 
 By: terbaboom : December 13th, 2019-20:46
and glad to know I'm not alone in taking pictures of my watches when stuck in traffic 😅 have a nice weekend, everyone! ...  

Nice FF in blue [nt]

 
 By: brauner : December 13th, 2019-23:11

Thank you Terbaboom for your kind comments! Regret to say the Ferrari belongs to my nice nephew who let me drive it a couple of years ago...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:22
... While I was vacationing in Miami and celebrating the arrival of my Doxa Sub. You show some superb shots and watches and specially like that one inside your Porsche which is a favorite brand of mine. Watch looks to match the car's instrument panel! Gre... 

Ok... Here are my cards...

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2019-23:13
The first picture I took of a watch in relation with a car: Ooops, sorry, a family picture. ))) Best, Nicolas ...  

Fantastic pics as always Nico!

 
 By: NoH : December 14th, 2019-05:36
One more from me as I was out in the wife’s car today ...  

Merci, mon ami. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 15th, 2019-09:57

Wow Nicolas! I was expecting this from you! As I am a prudent guy I took a double dose of pills in advance to bear the blast! Lol!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:27
Liked the Family shot as well! It confirms your affection to shoot from inside a car is in your DNA! Lol! Wonderful pictures and watches of course! Buen fin de semana amigo mio! Abrazos! Abel

Your grandpa?

 
 By: brauner : December 14th, 2019-08:23
The red Reverso will be a winner

Merci, Tony. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 15th, 2019-09:58

Great theme dear Abel .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : December 14th, 2019-00:39
This i took yesterday on my way to Paris to meet a few fellow members 🤗🙏🏻 And a quick pic from last week Hagwe ...  

Two excellent choices. [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-04:42

Thank you Watchonthewrist! So glad you like the theme! Beautiful shots and watches!! I must confess I feel a bit envious! I would love to be in that gathering...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:31
... In Paris! I miss that beloved city and my friends there so much! Enjoy it so much and look forward to view a post of the gathering! Hagwe! Abel

Late to the party . . .

 
 By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2019-02:16
Parked waiting for the downpour to stop this morning before the expected sunshine (now arrived as I write). My reliable, understated Rolex back on its bracelet. Good weekend to all and the UK can now relax a while after a fevered election. Clive Plus FT f...  

Good choice of Rolex ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-04:44
Especially with the election result 😉

Ha ha ha...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:39
Ha ha ha!, well now I can expect an inside car shot from ... certain Captain!

Ha ha ha !!! ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:16
That’s made me laugh out loud

Ha ha ha!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 15th, 2019-04:15

Never is late to participate Clive! We stikl have the whole Saturday and Sunday morning to share pictures!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-07:34
Beautiful shot, watch and car you share here! Enjoy them so much in a great week end! Abel

My contribution

 
 By: FRAMII : December 14th, 2019-08:39
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Beautiful PP! [nt]

 
 By: aperna : December 14th, 2019-09:10

Thank you for your superb contributions Fram!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-12:18
I love World Time complication and Patek is the king of them! Hagwe!! Abel

Cool Tesla 😎....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:15
Great wrist shot 👌

Superb, Mr World Time. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 15th, 2019-09:59

Fire Up “The Fuelie”...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-09:14
...  

Wow, first pic is best

 
 By: brauner : December 14th, 2019-09:55
Thats a driver's watch👍

Thanks 🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-12:00

Ahh! My dear Captain! I was waiting for these shots!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-12:22
Stunning pictures all! Specially love the first one! Love that classic wheel too! Wonder which emblem is on its center 😉. Well played my friend!! Hagwe! Abel

Thank you dear Abel !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2019-15:46
A little short on time this weekend but your theme was far to tempting to miss 🥂

No need to appologize my desr friend!! I only...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-17:29
was a bit curious about what you were going to post this week end! Lol! Thank you so much dear Captain!! Abel

Thank you so much InDebtButOnTime for your kind...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-12:32
... comments and I’m happy you liked the theme for this week end! It’s true that all participants are sending wonderful entries both shots and watches. Participation is what makes so enjoyable our Wrist Scan weekly contest! You show some great shots and a... 

Excellent photos to go with this theme ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:09
Good effort 🥂

Oops... forgot the verticals....

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : December 14th, 2019-11:24
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Ha ha ha!! Superb shots!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-12:33

Wow!! More stunning shots my friend!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2019-12:33
Thank you !! Abel

👌 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:10

Dashing out for some Christmas gifts in the

 
 By: timerider : December 14th, 2019-13:29
nice Sun today. Just for you car enthusiasts it has been upgraded. Best, Tim ...  

A couple of road shots

 
 By: halkcb : December 14th, 2019-18:56
...at traffic stops no one was injured ..... HAGWE ...  

Cool combos, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 15th, 2019-10:04

Taken by my GF on our camping trip

 
 By: MZHammer : December 15th, 2019-01:47
...  

Cool shot 👌 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:12

Last pic from me

 
 By: brauner : December 15th, 2019-01:57
FF in the outside mirror ...  

Another good one ☝️ [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2019-03:13

Great shot Brauner! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 15th, 2019-08:01

Better late than never

 
 By: cazalea : December 15th, 2019-07:03
Cruising with the Royal Oak Refections in a mirror Cazalea ...  

Great Mike shots Mike! Royal Oak always makes for a classic and elegant presence on the wrist. And I love the second shot...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 15th, 2019-08:00
... Which introduces a different approach to the classic wrist shot. Well done! Hagwe! Abel

Oops, a bit late to hop on the car...

 
 By: Hamster07 : December 15th, 2019-08:35
...  

Not bad... ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 15th, 2019-09:54