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This weekend is kinda relaxed for me with just a concert and a diner with friends. Rotonde for me these two days. Have great weekend guys. GEO This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-06-18 23:52:29 This message has been edited by MTF on 2009-07-0...  

but we always know that it will be something special...what a beauty ! That moonphase is simply breathtaking.... HAGWE Jeff

Glad you appreciate a watch like that. I really like 'different time reading' models. GEO

can i clarify please, is that a day/night indicator or a moonphase? best Graham

Hi Graham, Thanks! You're very right, it's just a Day & Night indictor, no moon phase. Ciao. GEO

and sun shining on my watch......  

of a marvelous piece...

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These chocolate counters have to be eaten! Best, Nicolas

On my wrist is this beauty that hasn't left my wrist since i got it. There is always something new to see and she wears soooooo comfortable...  

one day. The back is as stunning as the front. very nice Frank! GEO

Sorry for the lousy picture.. Regards Mark...  

That rotor looks so good. IMHO The whole thing turns around, not just the lower part, that makes it so different. Very cool watches these Sarpaneva K2 and K3. GEO

The rotor is fully skelletonized and Sarpaneva used 2 white gold masses at one end of the rotor, leaving a small gap in between. He also drilled a hole in the mainplate, right underneath the date window... and since the datewheel is a disc with hand cut n...  

Yes George... the rotor is all round and moves due to the two white gold masses

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a hole in the rotor behind the date is such a simple solution to improve its clarity yet so effective. Graham

One of the many great memories from my years in Russia today; the investment actually doubled when I put a nice calf strap on it The "Flying tank" from Aviator on the wrist today. Have a good weekend! Regards Mark...  

Thats a beautiful piece of artwork!

when I think it's an alarm watch? GEO

You are correct - it is an alarm watch. Crown at 4 o'clock is used for winding / setting the time, crown at 2 o'clock is used for winding / setting the alarm. regards Mark

i think Russian watches are very under rated the same as some of the better chinese brands. what does the alarm sound like in comparison to a Seiko bellmatic or JLC? best Graham

My Hublot Ice Bang will be my companion for this weekend. Regards, Gerard...  

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but this is what I have on my wrist today...  

... looks fabulous. My favorite cartier (if only i could ... ) ... Obviously friday is diver-day for me .... . Watch: 2008 Longines Legend diver - L633 (ETA 2824/2) Car: 2009 Peugeot 107 - 3 cylinder 1000cc - 68 bhp HAGNWE everybody Filip...  

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My companion this Friday...  

"Moving up, it's gonna race, it's gonna break through the borderline..." Wristshot(sorry for the lousy pic).... Love the classic DD song and this classic PSM Picadilly Serpent! HAGWE to ALL purists!...  

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not a very flattery picture with these corroded hands, still one of my fave pieces. Took me a long time to find the correct 7836 bracelet (from 1971)...  

A M A Z I N G !

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I started the day early with my Ollech & Wajs MP2801 The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Taille tonight...  

. . . would you be able to tell us a little about the company and why this watch appeals to you? Thanks, Art

Ollech & Wajs were established in 1956 by Albert Wajs and Joseph Ollech. They mainly made divers and pilotwatches, not very expencive, but with relable robust movements. O&W closed down about 1980. In 1979 Albert Wajs bought 500 cases and parts from Willy... 

sounds interesting. Will have to do some research on this I love this "hobby", because you never know what comes around ... Thanks! Oliver

. . . I was familiar with the brand, but my sense is that relatively few on TP/PPro had heard of them . . . your comments are much appreciated. Cordially, Art

With thanks to Daos for the Transformers tag line. Have been enjoying this fast-ticking Longines from the late 1960's all week. Andrew...  

. . . and in impeccable condition, too. I think you might have company from our East Coast today with another recently acquired vintage Longines . . . cordially, Art

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Thanks Art, I have a short-list of vintage pieces I keep my eye out for, but this Longines was an unexpected find. It was an immediate attraction though when I got that tingly feeling that this was something I could enjoy. One of the nicest things about i... 

...from your collection, Andrew! HAGWE! Daos

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These Speake Marin's have such a great appeal. What an incredible watch this is. Geo

Thanks LVT, I am very impressed with this. It is channelling some of the rawness in design of the early Journe tourbillons but is beautifully finished. You are going to have to show us many more photos of this. Thanks again! Andrew

Usually i'm no keen on visible tourbillons, but this is one of the most beautiful examples i've ever seen! Congrats

. . . prior preferences, predilections, and prejudices get thrown out window! I've never been aesthetically drawn to Peter's work before, although I greatly admire his accomplishments, and I've never found this genre of design (let's call it the 'Breguet'... 

I have also admired PSM’s work, but very few models/versions have actually sparked that feeling of wanting to own it one day. This tourbillon is in a whole other category. Still not certain about the crown, although it is an obvious signature for th... 

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Thanks for sharing this photo! What a lovely timepiece! Cheers, Daos

my YG Lange-1: Tomorrow we have a family BBQ and I will go Stealth: And on fathersday I might pick this: Great pictures in this thread! Thank GEO for starting it! Wishing you all a great weekend, Edwin...  

... but the moonphase has been a long time favourite and you captured it beautifully. Nice shirt too. It is a rose gold case? Andrew

It was a long time I didn't have the pleasure to view your pics and your impeccable taste in ...Shirts! )) Best, my friend. Nico

Thanks for sharing your Lange watches with us! Cheers, Daos

Edwin, From your pictures....tell me you are a Lange's big fan.I am one like you,share with you my favourite double, Hope you like it. BHK9...  

I chose: Blancpain GMT Alarm HAGWE Oliver...  

What a lovely watch, Oliver! Congrats and wear it in good health

my shirt HAGWE Oliver

Hi Oliver, you always have such a great taste for combining objects and clothes. The watch fits the shirt perfectly. GEO

a "fetish" for beautiful things ... and you are probably not that different ... Thanks for your kind words. Oliver

And don't forget to come back four our GTG! Best, Nicolas

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we missed you in the land of the rising sun! Where were you, man? Nice pic - the desat worked perfectly for that shot! TM

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HAGWE! Daos

Older picture taken in the park with my phone......  

HAGWE! Nicolas...  

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with that shot, this is the first and only Lange watch that I absolutely adore. And in platinum, what a watch. S t u n n i n g shot! GEO

I know your tastes for original and technical watches, so this Zeitwerk may seem made for you! Best, Nicolas

did you order the LE PT model Nicolas? Edwin

I'm seriously thinking about how to fund it. YES. Best, Nicolas

or not? If not I would give him a call immediately! Edwin

. . . with Consiglieri Patrice on your left and Don Asi on your right . . . the money will be yours, no questions asked! Cordially, Art

i've always said that if i won the lottery anyone could give me a brand and i could name the 1 watch i would want to buy. this would be the lange for me. best Graham

Yup, it's confirmed, you're a bad influence to me! Now I couldn't stop thinking about this watch! That watch looks d**m cool on your wrist my friend! To be honest, when I first saw the pix, it didn't really strike me much, but I think it a watch which gro...  

you which never came? Pls check again pal. Mech.

Nicolas, please pick this one up so I can live vicariously through you! I really enjoy this piece. Although, I prefer the WG version over the platinum (in pictures at least). This watch has a unique and marvelous dial. Love it! Cheers, Daos

Seriously, I will also have to see it in WG, with this black dila, to have an opinion about it... Best, Daos. Nicolas

the 24 h dial varion. Best! -- Richard.

Have a great weekend Cheers...  

tempusfugit...  

the first one, an Epos regulateur arrived a couple of days ago and i've been wearing it until today when my Airnautic arrived. there's a seperate post on it and its on my wrist until i leave for the GTG next week. the Epos i bought because i loved it clea...  

HAGWE -- Richard.

Have a nice WE, Dirk...  

and i don't mean the photo, hahaha. The Richard Lange is very nice!!

...to be going still next Friday on its current wind: (older photo though...) Cheers, pplater....  

I really like this IWC for its pure and well balanced dial (and its magnificent power reserve, of course). The only setback for me is its fairly large diameter for my slim wrist. Enjoy looking at it! All the best, anaesdoc

the sub sec balances the power reserve very nicely. i still have issues with a power reserve on an auto, but if you have one this is the way it should look. best Graham

Classical timepiece with understatement. Happy weekend to everyone! anaesdoc...  

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Hi Graham, sorry for the late response, but your assumption is perfectly right. I feel the watch is almost timeless, could be worn in 1965, when it was build, can be worn nowadays and also in decades to come. Saying this, it also means, the watch is by no... 

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in plain stainless steel, Graham! Your watch is very beautiful and definitely more "dressy" than mine and matches wonderfully with your jacket and cufflinks! All the best, anaesdoc

Was with this lately....nothing fancy or fine but very nice work on dial...hand painted and a custom watch. Somehow i just admire the pair of bird...i think they are lovely... Regards Jacky...  

it's a Custom Made for you. Is it? Never seen it before, nice artwork on the dial Jacky. GEO

i liked some of the other dials he had. he was even willing to do a custom pic. i think this is the same guy who had Pam style cases which spoilt some of the watches he had. yours has the nicest case. its different and looks good. what more could we ask f... 

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for me. And some new yellow shoes for her. HAGWE Mike...  

This weekend I will be wearing a new strap and a new watch. Just received in time for summer a bordeaux colored rubber strap for my Pam 000, and I will also sport my recently acquired 5513 from my birthyear. Have a great weekend, everyone. Best, Alejandro...  

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And I was also lucky enough to learn that one of my most loved watches was also produced in 1980. It took me a year or so to find it, and it is not in the best of conditions, but then again, I also have a scar or two from my almost 29 years of life so far... 

Congrats! A 5513, but if I'm not wrong, a Maxi dial, from what I see on your pic??? More pics, please! Ciao, Hermano. Nicolas

Yes, it is a 5513 with Maxi Dial. I will try to take some decent pictures this weekend. By the way, how is the search for the no-crown guards going? Thanks and read you soon, Best, Alejandro

But it is part of the pleasure! Feel fre to post more pics of this Beautiful 5513! Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-06-20 14:38:50

Congrats, Alex! I like your Rhodia notebook too! Cheers, Daos

As for the Rhodia notebook, I always like to keep them handy to write down whatever brilliant idea comes to mind or whenever you might need to write a phone number down Cheers, Alex

After 2 weeks of super bling bling, gear up for something that the majority of people here would approve. You guys think I wouldn't go for this? centhediscreet@jkt...  

...turn around slowly, and keep your hands in the air! Cheers, pplater.

I have been bullied* by the people here over my super cool, hiper bling bling, most pretentious, ugliest watch. he...he...he..... Just to show the other side of me: refine, cool, cosmopolitan, educated, and discreet. cen@jkt * disclaimer: not angry at all... 

..." Hey guys - check out Cen's new buckle!" just doesn't sound the same. Cheers, pplater.

. . . ;-) . . . cordially, Art

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Great that you really use the watch for swimming too. I always feel sorry for all those Panerais that have too spend their time, under a cuff in a the Wallstreet office, instead of at the beach. LOL GEO

That water looks refreshing! Daos

Too far in advance!...  

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Great piepan Connie, Mrsnak, but I gotta ask about the foreground of your photo..."Cajun in your pocket?" Planning a trip to the Big Easy? New Orleans is my favorite city in all the world. Cheers, Daos

The Cars! Best, Nicolas

. . . same as last week, but current photo this time . . . . . . cordially, Art...  

I especially like the hour markers and lugs. Omega made real beauties. GEO

. . . it's very difficult to capture a decent image of this watch, and this was the best of ~ twenty I took yesterday morning. I might need to pull out the Nikon SLR to get a decent snap . . . cordially, Art

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as we've discussed on the Omega page, there seems to be an attraction to vintage Omegas that you dont get with other brands. certainly not in such huge numbers anyway. 3 in a row and they all look great. best Graham

. . . with tracking inner and peripheral minute markers. Please tell us more about this model . . . cordially, Art

I don't think we'll need to apologize anymore for the "iphone pics"....  

I am still with the first generation iPhone and the camera pics are just O.K., and for sure not like this. Macro is complete impossible with the first one. Great shot! GEO

$9 from Radio Shack You can get this: and this:...  

HAGWE -- Richard.

thanks Art, i like this dial very much too. i have started to collect omega watche with "seamaster 600" on its dial. this one houses cal.601. i also started like this movement because it is simple and manual wind without date which keeps me ease of mainta...  

Stefan, i really like the numerals on the white dial, but i'm not sure it originally came with 'seamaster 600' on it even if it has a 6XX calibre inside it. my understanding is that the 600 range is essentially the 500 range with the rotor removed. best G... 

hi Graham, thanks and glad to hear you also like these watches. in order to answer your question whether these dial is original. in fact i am also not too sure about that. but i have some information here: for the first one with numerals, accroding to the... 

Stefan, i only made that comment as i personally have never seen a seamaster 600 with what essentially are 'dress dial' style numerals and i've seen a lot of Omegas over the years. having said that, you never know with Omega especially in the 50's -70's. ... 

hi Granam, >i dont really know why Omega did it as most >people when seeing 600 or 30 on the dial would assume incorrectly that it was >the water resistance and not the movement calibre range. they didnt put >seamaster 565 on the dial so why did they feel... 

. . . registered in my memory, which is why I asked. Please post full-sized photos on our Omega forum so that our moderator and resident vintage experts can weigh in. This Seamaster does not appear to have a refinished dial, but the picture of the black d... 

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Wearing the 5146, which made for a great companion this Friday: Don't know what it will be tomorrow yet. I wish everyone a great weekend, Andreas...  

. . . and impossible to choose a clear favorite between them, too. Thanks, Andreas . . . cordially, Art

This weekend. These Anonimo's are not very well received on this forum but still one of my favorite Brands (Common movement and all, wthatever! Keeps perfect time ), Cases are the best I have ever seen from any brand....  

The others opinon doesn't count. Best, Nicolas

Aboen, if you like it, what else matters? I would never buy anything for the sake of anyone's approval. I'm pleased that you're pleased with your watch! Cheers, Daos

...it's more so that they're not often seen. Which is a good thing in my book! I love Anonimo watches, the movements are solid although not exciting (stock eta) and the level of finishing of the cases is excellent, made all the more appealling by the fact... 

i really like the Anonimo's, especially the bronze alloy cased model. i've often been tempted to buy one just for a case that self patinates, but i dont really have need of a divers watch and too many other things in the pipeline. best Graham

Sorry for the low light...It's hard this hour in the midst of a thunderstorm. HAGWE! -- Richard....  

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I wear a vintage hi-tech (what a correspondance) tuning fork 9164 day and date caliber in Longines Ultronic from mid 70's Ultronic...  

Hi Foullis I really like this dial. A classic, clean Longines design and the blue accents, which you have set off nicely with the strap, are a great final flourish. I would love to know more about this watch and its history. You should make a new post on ...