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another day, another airport (27 hours ago). It's often ironically lonely to be a horological road warrior, and evangelist even if PuristS have the advantage of having friends all over the world... A small consolation is to have these micro friends always...  

made slightly more tolerable by the familiarity of the old friend on the wrist......  

Mr road warrior Will post my picture in the morning Cheers Hans

after the rain we had last night i cant actually blame you, but i'll start to get an avoidance complex soon safe travelling Graham

What a great travel companion you have, Thomas! Well, I will have to park in the long term parking space and put some more coins in the meter as I am going away this weekend… HAGWE Blomman...  

nice Jaeger...! congrats!

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Fell into my lap for as you use to say “pennies”! I have been keeping an eye out for one, and when this one surfaced I just had to snatch it! Thank you, Graham! Best Blomman

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Those old parking watches come in handy. A modest example with an AS 1475 movement. Enjoy your trip! Ginger...  

a superb alternative to the highly priced JLC's of the same age and in excellent condition from what i can see in this pic. i notice there are no 'T's' either side of the swiss made, but there is lume. is it pre-tritium or a redial? if it is you wouldnt k... 

Ginger, can you take caseaback pics to show when you are much free? have a nice weekend. stefan

It is hard to tell a cal 1475 from the successor cal 1930, but I think this is the earlier caliber....  

many thanks Ginger for the pics. the casing looks like some other casing used by Lecoultre. and the movement is correct and it is typical AS caliber. very nice alarm watch in a good condition! best. stefan

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. . . but the meter ran about 6 minutes fast ;-) . . .

Didn’t know this one – very nice! The marking looks like one coin per hour Thank you, Ginger – I really have to start looking outside JLC when it comes to alarm watches! Best Blomman

I will share a small report over at TimeOut soon… Best Blomman

Two companions that were with me last week, and still are. A...  

... and can choose which wrist to look at. The ying and yang watches contribute as well. Covered by a cuff / jacket (as the weather is still cool here) means I don't have to answer the question: "why two watches?". A

Hi Andrew, thanks for your impressive WS, but how on earth did YOU manage to make this photo? Are you in the handy possession of a hidden third arm ? Please elucidate us. Best regards, anaesdoc

With a tripod, time delay on the camera, and a few years of playing "Twister" as a child, anything is possible. Actually a third arm would make a good excuse for another watch! A

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'nice' doesnt really describe the pair of them. both at different ends of the spectrum, but matching nonetheless. as you know i nearly always wear 2 watches, just because i have 2 arms. i dont have the problem of people at work thinking i'm odd as others ... 

They are 'nice', I have to modestly agree. So different, but they seem to go well together. And it's actually very easy to get used to wearing two watches; there's a certain balance to it. Keep well. Andrew

This has been on my wrist the last 2 Friday, TGIF veryone Have a Joyful Weekend...  

HAGWE! -- Richard.

what is on your wrist(s)...LOL

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my wrist Monday through Friday. Spectacular watch!

Thanks JP

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A very tempting one, in my Lange Wish List, by the way... Once I will have found the 2 others... Best, Nicolas

so it is not #1 on your list.......sad.....LOL

Well, here is one you have not seen me post before: Graham could recognize it, though....  

play with it at the local AD, very interesting

i'll probably get a handwind model when i have the available cash (i say that every week). wear it in good health Graham

I toyed with picking up a Perigraph (I think that's what their model is called) that has the single hand display and rotating date disc. Cheers, Daos

fairly unique. there are a lot of companies doing single handers now, but the Meistersingers are my favourite due to the sharpness of the hand and ease of reading. they remind me of pressure gauges. best Graham

Looks cool, but I think that's one step too far for me in terms of the single-hander concept. Cheers, Daos

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. . . the aesthetic effect is akin to that of a gauge . . . definitely not your average timekeeper, that's for sure! Was there an acclimation process, or did you instantly take to the unorthodox presentation? . . . curiously, Art

everyone please ignore me as Art made the comment first. best graham

. . . single-handed watches, Graham, so call 'em like you see 'em ;-) . . .

is that 'ex' as in has been and 'spurt' as in drip under pressure...  

I thought single handers were very unique when I was first exposed to them by Graham for I just had never thought much about them before. This is the one and only I have and Graham reluctantly sold it to me. There was a short acclimation period for I was ... 

how stupid am i ? i sold the Meistersinger to Big daddy and havent got around to replacing it yet i'm looking towards a handwind Meistersinger or the Schaumberg Auf-Ab. the things i do for my friends Graham...  

HAGWE! stefan...  

HAGWE, -- Richard. This message has been edited by =RWK= on 2010-09-17 00:42:25

i actually took one of mine off this morning to change for my weekend watch(es). best Graham

. . . par excellence . . .

if size is an issue there is always the 'reduced' automatic, a watch we rarely see on the Omega page. not a big seller me thinks. best Graham

. . . that now belongs to mrsnak. Unfortunately, sports / tool / utility watches aren't a consuming interest, and I can only justify owning one. A cal 910 Flightmaster is at the top of the list, followed by a few others, so the Professional isn't in the c...  

i found the flightmaster a bit top heavy like the speedy 125 and the MKIII. typical 70's styling i suppose. i prefer the flatter profile of the pro, the sm300 and the railmaster. i know your interests dont lie in that direction which is why i had to ask G...  

. . . top heavy ;-) . . .

That first photo is brilliant, Stefan, and just oozes vintage-ness! I love it. Andrew

... i am still learning how to take a better photos stefan

A nice sunny day today, so I went out for a walk.... Got lost and had to ask someone for help. After admiring my watch she gave me some directions... OK, now I know where I am... HAGWE. Regards, Richard....  

HAGWE, -- Richard.

Interestingly although we are at different sides of the world, our seasons do not change on the same date. In USA, Autumn starts September 21 I believe. In Australia, Spring starts September 1. Regards, Richard.

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that would be very odd and only something that someone like Marcus Hanke could explain. very nice sporty patek as well. graham

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So shall it be observed. Regards, Richard.

ah Richard perhaps i meant solstice not equinox. the solstice is always on the 21st. in the northern hemisphere june 21st is the summer solstice and longest day, winter solstice is dec 21st and shortest day. there are also 2 inbetween to mark spring and a... 

23 September at 03.09 h UTC.

that just shows how little i know no point me buying the UN planetarium collection. undisputably ignorant Graham...  

Its much easier for us Aussies to remember that our seasons officially change over on the 1st of March, June, September and December than to have to consider equinoxes. Regards, Richard.

and elegant.... A classic... HAGWE Cheers

Any idea yet when yours will be arriving? Regards, Richard.

They said about six months..... However, and hopefully, I will get it..... Cheers

Your pictures make me miss Sidney very much - especially now that summer is coming. I hope you are getting inspired by all the recent summer shots! All the best.

Just let me know if there is somewhere in particular in Sydney that you would like a wristshot from and I'll try to oblige. Regards, Richard.

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Nice watch, reminds me my Zenith didn't get any wear time recently, will have to change this! thanks for sharing. Matt

. . . and good to see Zenith going back to fundamentals. Thanks for sharing this new model with us . . . cordially, Art

which Flieger is this ?! thank you Tony

. . . recognize the watch, Hans . . . please enlighten us.

Beautiful.... HAGWE Cheers

there are a lot of small brands doing this style of pilot watch nowadays, but i sense yours may be a Stowa. best Graham

I actually ordered the Stowa, but the watchmaker they used to change the Unitas to central second passed away.. and I could not receive my watch. They made a kind of lottery who could purchase..I missed out... It's also not a Laco..though am keen on one..... 

i had the laco 55mm 1939 observor watch in my military collection, but its totally unwearable. mine had the original long 'over the jacket sleeve' strap on it so i couldnt have worn it if i'd wanted too. the price of them now is unbelievable. an Archimede... 

......what could that be my friend... very interesting indeed BTW how good is a calibre fontainemelon ST96 ? Best Hans

no idea what the movements like. its good enough for Azimuth to use it for a ltd ed B-Uhr, but the ST does stand for standard. best G

HAGWE...Matt...  

HAGWE... Cheers

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. . . very nicely done, Matt.

trying to find different angles, views, playing with the light...different ways to see a watch, it's good fun, I'm happy you like it, I was happy about this shooting session as well. Matt

Love the second photo - it feels like one is on a small craft approaching the very large mother ship. Nice work and watch - all the best.

Always rewarding. best. Matt

And a super piece you have there too! Happy Landings and a Great Weekend -- Richard.

its cheap, but is it chic? pic taken just over 10 minutes ago. Have a great weekend everyone. Graham...  

I wouldn't say chic, can a pilot watch really be chic? but more fun with the colored dial. Indeed we can have some funny and cheap alternatives with Russian watches...If you want to try Russian chic you need to find alternatives, but the risk is it become... 

i like to try watches from countries other than Switzerland and its a nice looker, fairly accurate and knowing Russian build quality it will last forever. no Russian bling bling for me thankyou best Graham

Graham, Having been an expat in Russia a few years ago I know a bit about Russian watches. here is an example that I think could qualify for the "chic" chapter and that can transfer to occidental tastes. Actually the model is called Nautilus!...The brand ...  

thanks for that Matt, i've actually seen the Denissov watches on a russian watch site. some very nice pieces in their range, but none so cheap as my 24 hour pilot my Lum-Tec M17 has a 70's Slava twin barrel handwind movement converted to automatic. the ma...  

. . . the blend of Sinn and Panerai design cues does plenty for my tastes . . . very nice!

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nice Poljot alarm you have there Stefan and with a nice modern case/dial design. i'm on the look out for a dual time/gmt watch and russian might be the way i go as there are some very nice models around at good pricing. best Graham

... i think all these Russian/USSR watches are still understated, there are lot of nice examples available. like the one i have, you just can't imagine how cheap of it compared with those Swiss and even Japan ones! stefan

what is the size ?

thanks Stefan, i only bought it to see what it was like as i couldnt believe anyone could make a watch at the price i paid for it. it seems that it is possible best Graham...  

... shouldn't be the key factor when getting a watch. just trust our feel about that. i remember Kong (Chopard's moderator) told me how to decide which watch we are going to get, he said don't buy a watch at the first sight, if you are still thinking of t... 

i always buy what i like as long as i can afford it. sadly i like too many things i cant afford, my main reason for buying vintage. best graham

Hi Graham Love the dial - really vibrant blue. Very nice - enjoy wearing it. Chers JML

Minerva Pythagore today Best Regards Livius...  

i love the colouring in your pics Livius. it brings a whole new light to the watch. best Graham

Is it naturally lit?

. . . the first one. Of course, it helps that your Minerva is uncommonly handsome to begin with ;-) . . .

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Finally you succombed to the Pepsi Charm! Well done! Best, Nicolas

Check the Rolexforum asap Reneo

... courtesy of a good friend. Apologies for the iPhone shot: hopefully there might be a chance to spend more time with the watch and a camera, as it deserves better. Enjoy the weekend everyone (from the 'POTWE' perhaps??? ) Cheers, pplater....  

Nice piece

I like the hooded lugs that seem to have largely disappeared from the design lexicon since the 1950's, and the size is good too. Nice to see these less common designs. A

i can only guess from the lugs and Arts comments on them. all BLU watches have these trademark lugs or ones that look like them. dont keep us in suspense Graham

... between 11:00 and 1:00. Cheers, pplater.

... big part of the fun, beeing a part of the PuristS community. The last days a gentleman Purist from the US West Coast visited me and we had lots of fun. Both of us are Frequent Travellers, but we managed it to spend some time together It is so interest...  

Very nice Breitiling Navitimer! Best, Nicolas

Best, -- Richard.

.... had to do a lot this week: After a hard day's work, though, the watch did show a few traces: Luckily, a treatment with a soft brush and warm soap water removed them completely. Marcus...  

Those are scary pictures! First of all that hedge looks terribly long!! And next I almost got a heart attack seeing your second picture as I was convinced the UN had been badly scratched Sounds as if it was only debris from your vanquished bushes nice pic... 

... and I need to cut it on both sides. Our new house's former owner has left a menacing heritage ... My arms? Don't know about them, have absolutely no feeling in these regions ... Marcus

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Love the first shot and the sequence - something tells me you might have had to adjust the time after such a shaking! Glad to hear it made it through though.

HAGWE all. Fernando...  

I find it the best time of the day to take a pic. because of the lighting. Still can't do indoor shots properly. Have a good one my friend. fernando

. . . Pepsi!

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It looks almost mint!

Great photo and watch Fernando. Regards, Richard.

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Well done! Matt

Top shot! Geo

. . . I am always satisfied with the very best." Your photo brought this Wilde quote to mind, Davo . . . cordially, Art

HAGWE, All. Nicolas....  

worn by Tenzing BTW? Or am I way off the mark? F

An earlier model. But I'm strongly, madly in love with this 6610! Best, Nicolas.

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You will need to show us more on this one Nico! small watch I suppose though around 36mm? Matt

But perfect on the wrist, and the dial is a hell of a Beauty! Best, my friend. Nicolas

You must have spend more camera time of all your watches than put on wrist....lol Well done my friend

. . . what a classic! Just because I haven't dipped an oar in Rolex's waters doesn't mean I'm immune to their charms . . .

It is somewhat addicitve... Best, Nicolas

And hopefully my Leman will find a new owner that will be kind enough to continue the tradition. HAGWE, Yves...  

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Great shot, and enjoy your weekend! Cheers, Daos

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What are you in? And nice RO as well, of course! Andrew

There's always a reason to feel slightly sheepish about taking pictures of your wrist on Friday morning!...  

Tutima in the garden. HAGWE....  

. . . always make for a nice photo! Thanks, John . . . cordially, Art

. . . a watch most difficult to capture . . . . . . cordially, Art...  

How many attemps to get these 3 superb shot

. . . the rest were dreadful! This watch is practically impossible to photograph with my skills and equipment . . .

... (learnt this old lady term from Blomman). stefan

. . . this very watch captured my interest the first time I saw it online, when it belonged to noted Omega collector Phil Cooper. The damnedest thing, though, is that I can't take a good picture of it . . . the essence of the watch always seems missing fr... 

Hi Art, always lovely to see this watch, and it was a privilege to wear it for a few minutes. As you have always said, it is surprisingly difficult to capture all the aspects of the dial, markers and hands with a balance that reflects reality. This is per...  

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. . . it's real-life appearance to a degree, but the detail is missing. The final shot captures some of the missing detail, but washed out. The balance is never right :-( . . .

So cool! Love these markers. GEO

. . . that my other vintage Omega . . . . . . has the same markers ;-) . . ....  

second one is a stunner... HAGWE Cheers

my favorite for sure. Nice pics Art. Drew

The second photo in particular is my favourite - but I can see from the variety of prior shots that it's hard to capture. It could be my imagination but I sometimes also get the sense that my uploaded pictures are somewhat darker than when they left the c... 

. . . a local Purist with the requisite photography skills to take a photo or two under ideal lighting conditions for comparison.

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A superb Blue Baby. Best, Nicolas

for it just haven't a good time yet for putting it on. Have a great weekend Rafal

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Been wearing this one all week. HAGWE, respo...  

best \ Rafal

This is the Jubilee, Cal 9828. Almost vintage. ;-) respo

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... wearing wit this classic timepiece, i am sure it would be no problem for your business deal. stefan

What a watch! Perfect on your qrist. Best, Nicolas

I like your entire outfit! Looking like you mean business - I mean, mean business All the best my friend! Nikolaj

really like the atmosphere in the picture. GEO

it deserves more wrist time... HAGWE Cheers

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This is the first shot I've seen that really highlights the 24 / 7 theme. Excellent camera work! Mike

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LOL One more day for my new acquisition before I start showing some love for the rest of my collection....  

. . . was a pretty good fit on my scrawny wrist! Kudos to Breitling for the ergonomic design with a distinctive aesthetic presence. Congrats on the latest addition, mrsnak . . . cordially, Art

in 40mm flavor Hagwe gentlemen!...  

Made the mistake of trying this on at the Boutique in Beverly Hills. Been on my wrist all week. Missing the J*D forum.... Cheers, Dom...  

What is the dial material? Nikolaj

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We need another J*D mega-thread. Looks great on your wrist. Congratulations. Andrew

I can see why you fell for that one! The RG case goes beautifully with that dial! Cheers, Tim

and not the coffee - that is a Latte..!! HAGWE, Andy....  

i see your bored with the speedy already Andy if Panerai did a cali dial and black ceramic case i'd sell my organs to buy it. keep in touch matey Graham...  

but just popped to see my dealer to drop off my GMT ready for it's new bezel (Pepsi..!!) and they like to see the PAM in there...in fact they are quite jelous so always good to tease them..!! LOL. Looking forward to our next trip to London with Mo and co.... 

g HAGWE Best Patrice...  

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Happy for you, my friend. What a day, yesterday! Best, Nico

HAGWE! -- Richard.

this one is superb

Such a German beauty!...To me one of the ultimate choices, and the most beautiful Chrono I have ever seen, maybe even nicer on the other side!...distinctive choice Patrice, one more fantactic piece to complete your already comprehensive collection of clas... 

A great chrono..... Enjoy it... Cheers

.but no picture Thomas ... :-( .. Greetz from Goodwood ... Bim

hi Bim, whats the weather like at Goodwood?? G

... it' s great .. drinking Champagne .. appartment is fabtastic !!! Pics next week .. sent from someone else mac ... Ze Bim we're in Portsmouth now !

you mean Pompy not portsmouth. get down some of the rough pubs and meet the locals...  

... O my F****ng god .... That is the lowest i have seen in my life .... .... . See ya ... Bimbeano

LOL! now you know what i had to put up with have fun G...  

Just in, Airman SST 06 purists HAGWE everyone! -- Richard....  

lovely 24 hour Glycine Richard. i love 24 hour dials and Glycine make the best with double and triple time zone capability. what i find hard when i look at them on the web is working out which are 'purist' 24 hours and which are standard with 24 hour gmt ... 

When you see a GMT hand the watch is a 12 h piece. Cheers, -- Richard.

Dooh!! why couldnt i work that out...  

Thomas, everywhere I go, 2am is always dark beecause it's 2 hrs after midnight-how come there's sunlight where you are if it's 2am? This message has been edited by p@p@ on 2010-09-17 15:13:35

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. . . you're a riot, Richard! . . . ;-) . . .

Wearing it today, picture from last month!!! Have a great weekend all, Tim...  

Last time I saw this beauty on your wrist, Tim, we were having steak at Bobo's in SF. Still looks great. Cheers, Dom

A bit extreme as a static shot, but my entry this week nonetheless. A harsh light macro of the triple sealed crown from the DSSD. Have a great weekend everyone!...  

. . . well done.

Turned out very well. Should be the Rolex Forum Masthead Photo, in my opinion. Regards, Richard.

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. . . in your photos, Scott . . . . . . skol!...  

A round of those for everyone!, Cheers, Scott

I suspect that watch would indeed make it more bearable. I wore this one earlier this week, but had the pleasure of doing so at home. Best, CaliforniaJed...  

This really is a lovely Chopard dress watch, CaliforniaJed! I very much like the dial design with the central guilloche pattern. Enjoy further wearing it! Best regards, anaesdoc

...from someone with taste and a collection like yours. Best, CaliforniaJed

I think you must have mistaken me, CaliforniaJed speaking of my taste and collection . Compared with yours mine lacks the spectacular pieces, but I would agree that this is no necessary requirement for choosing nice watches. Not everyone can own a tourbil...