jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)[Purist]
13960
Thank you very much my friend!
Oct 17, 2021,13:14 PM
I am glad you feel the same way as i do. Piaget is such a storied maison and a serious watchmaker with great heritage. I hope more collectors take a closer look at Piaget
Comments:
view entire thread
WristScan 15.10.-17.10.2021 "The unexpected" is live now
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 15th, 2021-14:08
I hope all of my fellow Purists have got a good start into their weekend and are ready to indulge in some great watches here on WristScan. The theme today is all about pieces that you thought you would never be able to get, you would never be offered, or ...
Excellent theme Count
By: Cookies : October 15th, 2021-14:24
Your theme has got me reflecting yesterday about the philosophical nature of collecting. 2 pieces were unexpected for me. Let’s start with the good news. Good news: A former moderator here told me he spent north of 20k for a similar piece when it was rele...
Unexpected can be such beautiful ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 15th, 2021-15:05
and philosophical indeed: you winn some, you loose some. But in this instance it is actually more like: you can only winn! Thank you for your entries, Cookies.
Thanks a lot
By: Cookies : October 16th, 2021-09:17
It’s great to see you back!
Lots to like …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-09:13
I agree with you about the quality of Grand Seiko and your PSM is a special watch for your collection. Excellent strap choices.
Thanks Cap’N
By: Cookies : October 16th, 2021-09:17
Wish you a great weekend
My pleasure …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-10:37
Keep enjoying that beautiful PSM
Now a tune is stuck to my head
By: Cookies : October 17th, 2021-11:09
A song by Hot Chocolate…”I believe in miracles…where’re ya from…” all because Moritz mentioned miracles to Sfwatchlover. ...
Hello Abel
By: Cookies : October 17th, 2021-01:37
Hope you are having a great weekend. Yes indeed, in both cases I adore the pieces, so they are keepers. Not sure what my next piece will be. Maybe a standard FF as I’ve been thinking about it so much. Will wait it out for the new releases first before pla...
Testing out the camera today
By: Cookies : October 18th, 2021-01:45
I decided to take the plunge and use the BB58 in the pool (although chemically, silver can show some erosion with chlorine). It quickly showed a yellowish tint to the metal. That’s the plus and minus of silver. ...
Thanks D
By: Cookies : October 17th, 2021-02:48
Wish you a great weekend and see you soon.
Not only for you, not only for you
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 15th, 2021-15:09
Shall I dream of it, too? 22 k yellow gold case and an oustanding movement ... I don´t dare !
Certainly!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : October 15th, 2021-16:00
...
Amazing!!
By: Cookies : October 16th, 2021-00:57
Thank you!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : October 17th, 2021-19:22
Fascinating …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-09:57
Each time I see this movement, I’m fascinated by its specification and technical ability. All this and not a blued screw or gold chaton in sight.
Many thanks!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : October 17th, 2021-19:24
Sometime, yes! Mike has seen it.
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : October 17th, 2021-19:29
Because it slides so neatly up a shirt cuff and due to the Frodsham team's goal of making it very reliable (you may recall one prototype was worn on daily bike commutes, the other worn while mowing the lawn, etc), I've discretely worn it quite a bit.
I certainly will …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 15th, 2021-16:06
As soon as I get out of this bar 🥂
😵💫🥂
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-10:38
thanks for hosting this weekend's Wristscan, Count!
By: terbaboom : October 15th, 2021-17:09
here are some of my unexpected acquisitions... firstly, the hulk... it was definitely a pleasant surprise when the AD called me to say they have one waiting for me. and it happened a few months before it was discontinued this Breguet La Tradition was anot...
Love the Breguet
By: Cookies : October 16th, 2021-01:50
Lovely stories D. It is a very unique piece.
thanks, M!
By: terbaboom : October 16th, 2021-07:13
I have had many surprise finds, but I will mention two
By: cazalea : October 15th, 2021-17:35
SteveG cost me a lot of time perusing his photo site, and a lot of money chasing watches he had found BEFORE they became popular. I fell in love with this GS SBGW003 and hunted for 2 years. One finally popped up in Singapore and a young fella on this site...
Dear Count de 💰, here are my 2 unexpecteds; HAGWE all! 🍻
By: Stoikos : October 15th, 2021-17:37
The Daytona 116515LN with discontinued dial. I was very lucky to have the chance to buy this below list 4 years ago shortly before the market got excited by gold Daytonas on the oysterflex strap. I bought this quirky late 90s Speedy “Japan Racing” MK40 2 ...
Last Dec, before Christmas...the dream one.
By: Clueless_Collector : October 15th, 2021-18:17
To me, it was the unattainable watch because previously. I was told in 2017, I need to spend almost 7 figures in order to get my name on the application, probably just to scare me away. Fast forward 3 years, after knowing an awesome sales, who helped to p...
Oooo
By: Cookies : October 16th, 2021-01:49
Lovely gorgeous
Hello dear Count!! Great theme which I’m sure will bring some…
By: Subexplorer : October 15th, 2021-19:08
… stunning timepieces during the weekend. You have already set the bar very high with your unexpected catches but I guess every collector has at least one watch which he thought would never be able to get for his collection. In my personal case I have to ...
Great theme …
By: Ahoi : October 15th, 2021-20:53
To me the most unexpected watch is my pam1080… it was designed by 4 German Paneristis and realized with the support of a Swiss local dealer - Embassy . They were able to convince the new CEO from Panerai to produce this watch with a limitation of 60 piece...
"More than this, you know there's nothing" Roxy Music
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 15th, 2021-21:17
Comes to my mind, if you are rightfully saying "it's more than just a watch". Very touching story of a group of dedicated Paneristi and good to hear that a major brand is listening to their followers. Outstanding watch! 👏👏👏
It absolutely is and it’s hard to put into words.
By: Ahoi : October 15th, 2021-22:17
And almost everyone who was lucky to get one will never give it away. They will give it to there kids. Isn’t it that what your theme is all about ? If u were lucky to get this one dream Watch u should never let it go again …
Congratulations Abel …
By: Ahoi : October 16th, 2021-06:09
You seemed to be really lucky on that. Enjoy that beautiful pieces👍🏽
Amazing story
By: Cookies : October 16th, 2021-09:15
Both so beautiful as well.
Speedmaster !!!!! …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2021-10:19
OMG … the moon was shining on you the day you were offered the Tribute to Astronauts of 1969. A collectors dream. I’m also so happy that you finally managed to get the Rolex Pepsi, enjoy it in good health. Best regards Captain
What kind of watches !.. What kind of stories connected !
By: hs111 : October 17th, 2021-15:49
Without any doubt I can understand your „feeling to .. touch the moon..“ I can relate to the core of your stories and I guess they also confirm the existence of great coincidence, or better, positive fate ! Yes, sometimes our passion leads us to these gre...
Once upon a time
By: Quan : October 16th, 2021-03:58
A sort after piece and now ? Just keep in enjoying whatever we love HAGWE ...
This one
By: m2 : October 16th, 2021-07:06
During peak COVID scare in March of 2020 when markets were tanking and watches were actually trending down, I reached out to a few Lange dealers to see who could do the best price on a Zeitwerk. Ended up getting one far below msrp, brand new. Didn’t reall...
A short but lasting romance 😃
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 16th, 2021-09:40
The ZW apparently left an influence on your collection theme. Maybe you get it back one day? 🤔
Blancpain Air Command.
By: Dmitriy : October 16th, 2021-13:43
I didn't expect to be able to buy Air Command after a year of waiting. The dealer said it was all sold out. But suddenly a call with an offer to buy the last watch received under the quota! ...
That is a pilot chrono!
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 16th, 2021-14:03
A watch, that many here will envy you for. Lucky you!
Reminds me of a famous song
By: Cookies : October 17th, 2021-11:07
“i believe in miracles…” by Hot Chocolate… Oh my this tune is stuck to my head now…
Dear Abel thanks a lot for your kind words!
By: Sfwatchlover : October 17th, 2021-06:17
I really love your two amazing stories about acquiring the beautiful Pepsi and the very rare Speedmaster from 1969! The case back of the Speedy shows so much history! Congratulations to these exquisite and wonderful timepieces! The unexpected ways in acqu...
The Unexpected …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-18:30
Hello dear Count and friends ! Firstly my sincere thanks to our dear friend The Count for hosting WristScan and giving us this thought provoking theme to contemplate. My personal collecting journey has had several “Least Expected” moments. Eyes widen and ...
This vintage Explorer is a formidablle tuxedo watch 👌
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 16th, 2021-19:11
Are you wearing it also to a tuxedo, Captain? Your 5980 is one of my many big regrets, because I have pased on it ... . Albeit being the best looking Nautilus variant! Looks great paired with a 300 SL 😃. Wearing a Moonshine while travelling is O-mega cool...
Thank you dear Count …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-19:30
The thing about the Explorer is… that it’s equally at home climbing Mount Everest or dining at The Ritz.
When climbing …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2021-20:26
You need to rest before a final assault on the summit 😉
Thank you Abel …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2021-09:43
I completely agree with you about Ian Fleming and the Explorer. Fleming based so much of Bond on his own life. He was a Navel Intelligence Officer but much of his actual work was and still is a mystery. Have a great weekend my friend Best regards Captain
About half of my collection . . .
By: Dr No : October 16th, 2021-19:13
. . . is storied, Count. Let's start with the one-in-a-billion Seamaster DeLuxe. Rare? Sort of, but that's not why it's the unlikeliest watch in anyone's collection. I encountered the original owner twenty five years before acquiring this uncommon Omega; ...
Now we are rolling 😃
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 16th, 2021-19:29
An outstanding watch has to come with an outstanding story. I would also drive for many, many miles if an Omega 910 is waiting for me 😃! Still, the best story behind your watch is your Argentine Bombshell ... THAT is a tale of friendship👍. Have a great ni...
Actually, this is turning out to be . . .
By: Dr No : October 17th, 2021-16:19
. . . a wild weekend. Rolling Stones Thursday night . . . [view from my seat] . . . and again tonight with The Mad Druid in town for the week. Then my LA Dodgers defeated division rival SF Giants Thursday night and are playing tonight in Atlanta, which we...
Omega vintage…
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2021-10:11
Top choices Art. I especially love the CO2494.
Only going to look
By: jml_watches : October 16th, 2021-22:57
Or otherwise known as famous last words! I've always liked alarms, but had been getting distracted by Memomatics, shop in London had some in - so decided it was worth going to look. Had a look at a couple, then they pulled one out that hadn't been on the ...
The very same Memo is on my list but . . .
By: Dr No : October 16th, 2021-23:40
. . . I have to part with an existing member of the collection before adding another. Too many watches, not enough wrist time . . .
Never parted with a watch yet
By: jml_watches : October 16th, 2021-23:55
Though will admit that some now struggle for wrist time. Though the memo not in that category, always enjoy wearing it 🙂 Happy hunting Cheers JML
Pretty much 😀
By: jml_watches : October 17th, 2021-17:02
Pleased I did, as if had think I'd have still been kicking myself about it. Cheers JML
First Boccadasse, and now a "School of Fish" in Boccadasse :-)
By: FabR : October 17th, 2021-01:10
First off, thanks for a superb new topic Moritz, we are already seeing some really interesting and unexpected entries in this thread from our fellow members! A natural choice for me is obviously my most beloved "Boccadasse" Patek...before that spring 2018...
Very nice FabR
By: Cookies : October 17th, 2021-11:04
The special paintings are so sublime and glorious. I wish there were more people like you in this world - it will be a colourful, exuberant and more-begets-more mentality in this world.
;)
By: Cookies : October 17th, 2021-19:50
You’re among my fav mods.
Cheers🙏🥂
By: FabR : October 17th, 2021-20:23
My big pleasure dear Fab. There are many fish species
By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2021-14:10
… popularly called grunts by divers because they make a grunt noise with their teeth. Most from the Hamunilae family. They come in different colors and bands patterns and the ones in my picture below is the one more often I have seen. Agree with your thou...
🙏🙏🙏🥂🥂
By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2021-00:34
Wow, wow & Wow again !.. What a wonderful Threesome !
By: hs111 : October 17th, 2021-15:00
You indeed must be over-happy for these PP - marvels ! Also how considerate all this must be with you beloved site in Bella Italia ! Finally the incoming School of Fish is an extra fine and highly eclectic edition ! Thus, from the bottom of my heart, take...
My unexpected additions
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 17th, 2021-01:54
Thanks Count for hosting our wristscan this weekend! Here are some of my unexpected watch purchases Cheers Robin Piaget Polo green LE 500. I thought it was sold out as it launched some years ago but received an unexpected call this year that my allocation...
A Piaget needs to be in any collection
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 17th, 2021-09:40
Didn't know you have got yourself the green Polo. Very smart choice! Love that second picture of it. Regarding your green JLC: top!
Thank you very much my friend!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 17th, 2021-13:14
I am glad you feel the same way as i do. Piaget is such a storied maison and a serious watchmaker with great heritage. I hope more collectors take a closer look at Piaget
Glad you like the greenies Abel
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 17th, 2021-13:16
The Piaget is so underappreciated. I am glad you and Moritz both like it
Great picks dear Robin of wonderful watches both !
By: hs111 : October 17th, 2021-14:44
I am specially fond of your Piaget and the Reverso small seconds in Green really is a splendid & eclectic choice ! Thus enjoy your great pieces and wear them in the very Best of your health ! Cheers !! hs.
In this hobby, one has to expect the unexpected.
By: Ruffian : October 17th, 2021-02:22
This watch was really unexpected. I was interested, nay obsessed, with the PP 5711/A several years ago. And the usual story at several ADs ('there's a long waiting list') greeted me. Then one morning, when I least expected it, there it was, staring at me ...
Welcome to WristScan, Henry! 🎉🎈🎶🎉
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 17th, 2021-09:50
What a great entrance: a 5131 J! So good to hear that your other half is also fond of this beauty. Superb watch!
Hmmhh.. So let me see, how to play, today..
By: hs111 : October 17th, 2021-09:28
These examples are not about the rarest, and/or most expensive pieces, but tic-tacs I had been longing and looking for quite some time.. Thus, these ones fit into my “collection” due to one reason or another, made me happy, when to find them and still do,...
Your 6542 is a jewei, dear HS
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 17th, 2021-10:22
I can imagine how hard it is to find an intact Bakelite insert. Lovely, lovely GMT with great patina. Regarding your JLC calendar watch: long overdue in my collection 😃! A good Sunday to you too. Best Moritz
For me, it has to be the Pascal Coyon Series 1
By: mj23 : October 17th, 2021-15:00
I was too late to sign up for one back in 2017 after it was all sold out. After years of trying to find one, I was out of luck. Very few came up for sale, however, all out of my price range. On an early morning earlier this year, I got a message from a fe...