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Hello dear Friends!! I have the pleasure to be your host this weekend and as I previously announced the Theme chosen requires sharing with us a shots of a favorite watch and shots showing other hobbies or passions of the participants. It could be another ...  

A small collection of vintage 1960’s to 80’s diving depth gauges and compasses. Watches and antique silver mounted gaucho knives Watches and fountain pens Part of my hard hat deep diver statuettes collection Diving watches and old scuba equipment Part of ...  

I also a little collect knives and also Laguiole - here one of the bigger ones And now I finally understood where your alias comes from = your sub-interest Best Hans ...  

Glad to know you share with me the fondness for Laguioles. Such an elegant and classic design! Love that classic timeless Omega of yours shown with your Laguiole! Hagwe!! Abel

Very cool contrast there Hans 👌🏻👍🏻

Additionally cool collection of some of your pens & knives, BTW ! HAGWE & Best, hs.

... I have been collecting with much passion through many decades, probably half a century as collector. Thank you again for your always so kind comments my dear friend. Hagwe! Abel

So many wonderful items. The vintage diving equipment has did memories for my early diving days ( not the Maiale ! ) The antique gaucho knives are superbly decorated.

That was the type of diving gear I learned to dive with in the mid 1960's. I didn´t had any experience with maiales though! ha ha ha!

Ajin Precision Mfg made beautifully crafted, brass bodied models in various scales, marketed as Overland Models Inc. If I ever acquire a vintage Railmaster, it would be perfect to photograph alongside the rest of my Ajin brass collection. They aren’t at h...  

... appropiate addition to your watch collection. I would go for the 60 years Anniversary model as it is an almost identical version of the original. I had a long time experience with model railroads many years ago when my son was very young. Regrettably ... 

…that’s definitely one advantage of watches over railroads….space! Although if you’re Rod Stewart space isn’t so much an issue. He’s a real model railroad obsessive..in a good way! 🙏 The Railmaster is definitely on my radar…and you’ve just fanned the flam... 

... internet. Ha ha ha! Now I feel guilty to throw some gasoline to your desire for a Railmaster!! Here a picture of my vintage one and the 60th Anniversary Trilogy Going after the later is a better choice I feel if you intend to enjoy it wearing daily. C...  

..much appreciated. The vintage is stunning and the 1957 re-edition an Omega hidden gem! 🙏

Truly wonderful collections and some pretty cool hobbies 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

My work is also my passion working for the LEGO group Cars Billards Nice lamps, mainly from Louis Poulsen /Poul Henningsen BR and hagwe ...  

How wonderful to work for Lego!! What a great combo work and passion!! I enjoyed viewing your other passions as well: pool, beautiful lamps, a fantastic car and some beautiful watches! You know how much I love your Ranchero!! Thank you so much for sharing... 

. . . in our community! Do you collect cues as well, Hans, or just enjoy playing? Art

Must be a cool place to combine hobby and working - I envy you 😊🙏🏻👌🏻

I’ve spent countless hours playing backgammon and chatting over this board, my father’s, for nearly 40 years—which I always associate with the gold champagne TV dial Ω he wore for most of his life. Soon, my son will be old enough for me to pass on the tra...  

... with your son! Of course I remember that scene of Bond film played by Roger Moore. Good advice from the bad guy of course! Charming Speedy reduced by the way! Hagwe my friend. Abel

These little personal passions are what it’s all about…. And yes on Octopussy! Have a great weekend. (Btw, as I understand it, my Japan Speedy, like your Mk 40 triple calendar, is technically not a “reduced.” The reduced is the 38mm mini Professional (3-6... 

... personal and fun touch to the Bond character. I thank you so much for your clarification about both your Japan Speedy and my Mk 40 watches. You are completely right. I just meant they were smaller (and of course with automatic movements) than the Spee... 

But.. where is the TV 📺 Omega ? Still in your family? Best and thanks for sharing Hans

(Unfortunately, it was stolen about 6 years ago.) ...  

where one of them was my fathers old chronograph in 18c Best Hans

I’m so sorry to hear of your 3. As for mine, it was a loss of course, but in a way, I was relieved and grateful as well. Sometimes an object can keep you from moving on…. Take care 🍻

Beautiful shots… Best Thomas

read your wonderful post! ☺️

Wonderful to have this one with your family history of playing with it. Good photos !

And a great piece to go with it! 🙌🏻👌🏻

Seems I am addicted to small leather goods. A couple more have been added since this picture was taken. I have fallen down the YouTube rabbit hole of looking at bags, wallets etc. along with edc (everyday carry) videos. Help me, I need to find something b...  

... watch rolls, and small pouches for folding knives and EDC carry. I own a small collection of them! You still have time to take a shot of a favorite watch and your leather treasures if you wish to share this weekend! Sorry! I can´t find a better way to... 

with a little research I'll find the right one.

I´m always trying a new one and never get tired of getting a new one. As a matter of fact I´m waiting for three new ones in the next weeks. They are very practical and so nice when finding one with a real leather and fine construction. Good luck with your... 

Sorry but it seems I can be little help in making you stop 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

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Guess you could take some aswesome shots of a favorite watch with these "props" as backgrounds! Keep enjoying your hobbies so much! Hagwe! Abel

. . . that he bought for Aunt Violet maybe fifty years ago. I recall him saying he needed to get authorization from someone high up at Bösendorfer because they wouldn't sell to just anyone. Apparently, Aunt Violet made the cut! 🎹

This makes me feel special!

. . . Bösendorfer's scrutiny of their clients back then and Patek's now for complicated pieces. "You never own a Bösendorfer, you merely look after it for the next generation."

I love the sound of this piano. Today they belong to Yamaha. A major company that is very passionate about music and instruments. So I think that the future of this old Viennese tradition company is secured.

Essentially to learn their secrets. Now Yamahas top end pianos employ many of the same techniques found in Bosendorfer, and when I played one of those instruments I was honestly impressed to the point that I seriously considered it. Yamaha gives Bosendorf... 

Hi All Usually wear a Swatch or similar when playing golf (badly) or at a track ( Captain slow has nothing on me!) I did think of including some shots of watches and beer, but wasn't sure if it was a hobby or way of life! Cheers JML ...  

If you wish you still have time to share with us a favorite watch of your great collection in connection with these hobbies of yours. Hagwe! Abel

Here you go quick shot of blue on blue Cheers JML ...  

Having played since 1992 ...  

The track driving is certainly a fantastic hobby I would like to take up some day, in spite of my rather absent skills behind the wheel 🙌🏻👌🏻

My humble contribution. Few passions: watches, graphic novels, flying, flying and flying. And flying 😀 Cycling too but I have no shot as watches are not so compatible with cycling. Best, E. ...  

Always love to see purists who are into flying! One day I hope I'll get a glider's license or GA license.

... to fly in a glider myself. One of my pendings in my life which I feel must be a breathtaking experience. Keep enjoying flying and your great watches! Hagwe! Abel

I am fulfilling a childhood dream! Not a child anymore but the passion never went. You should give it a try, just for the experience. It is amazing how long you can stay up there without an engine. Have a great weekend too! Best, E.

You really have a fascinating hobby! Best Thomas

Of my flying days - some years in the past unfortunately. Great shots 🙌🏻👌🏻👏🏻

What did you fly then? Best, E.

And pretty much all of it from the house of Cessna (150, 152, 172, 182, Caravan). As I didn’t have a driving license when I started flying my dad had to take me and was ‘forced’ to pass one himself. Ever the entrepreneur he got himself an ASR contract, so... 

My 'hobby' is being creative and having fun. ...  

Have a nice and relaxed weekend! Abel PS: my Ultraman says hello!! ...  

...and Ultraman!!!

Very creative shot! 👏 Best Thomas

This is all hush-hush, so please don't tell anyone, yet the secret is to never 'grow up'. Each day is a new opportunity for fun. If you have the opportunity, marry your Muse, cherish her / him, and nurture what *fascinates them*. Observe . ...  

... that sometimes a kid inspires and teaches me ( a seventy plus years old man) so many things about life and enjoyment. Best cordial regards, Abel

My love of watches and music.. Collecting vinyl has become a real passion, gave up counting at 3000, that was a long time ago ;-) … Heroes… Just for one day ! Unfortunately not my only vice ;-)) … did I mention classic cars ??? ...  

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He was a true legend. Cool T-shirt !

Always nice to view your Bowie Patek. So classy and classic! Hagwe dear Captain! Abel

The Sinatra albums 😎

I think you owe us a couple of shots of the classic cars hobby, too 😉🤞🏻

. . . is playing pool at the local pool hall. Wait a minute - that's not our pool hall! #1 tip when shooting pool: focus. I collect cues as well as Omegas. This one is solid Tasmanian blackwood complimented with a huon pine forearm and butt and a purplehe...  

Pool and a beautiful vintage Omega, that’s cool !

. . . with theme music by The Eliminators. Side A: Side B

... something natural in a passionate pool player like you. These cues are artistic and beautiful objects which are practical at same time. Of course I also was waiting for a classic vintage Omega on your wrist in your entry. You never disappoint my dear ... 

You have categorized beer as a way of life, then 😉👌🏻👍🏻

. . . is the stuff of my life.

One good thing about globalisation is the ability to enjoy an excellent chocolate bar, made by a talented Danish chocolate maker, from Nicaraguan beans, enjoyed in Singapore, while wearing a German watch. Friis-Holm chocolate and Lange are both delightful...  

... to enjoy your hobby with great passion! Thank you for your entry! Hagwe. Abel

The collection diminishes if not constantly replenished 😉 The Lange shot is truly delightful 🙌🏻👏🏻👌🏻

Deep sea fishing and Panerais are one of my favourites combo. ...  

Have a great weekend

A lifetime of being fascinated by cars evolved into a love for classic and modern classic cars, especially anything with an interesting history … They come in all shapes and sizes … Red has featured fairly extensively … Often with eight cylinders … Racing...  

Well played my dear friend! Hagwe! Abel

Breathtaking… Best Thomas

I was just asking about these before I spotted this response 😊

As I have no real field of souvenirs or collectables, here just 2 humble shots.. Sailing is something I love, as in this collage of summer pleasures with my 1675 Pepsi And yes, a second one - A cool beer on the „19th hole“ of my fav SA golf course.. HAGWE...  

That’s a good start to any weekend !

With your beautiful watches and excellent photos. Hope you are having a great weekend.

Have a great evening and a good upcoming next week ! Cheers & Best, hs.

Sailing is a marvelous activity and I´m sure you enjoy it so much. It gives also some superb opportunities of taking some wonderful shots of your watches around your boat and water scenery. We are talking here about "other hobbies and passions" beyond wat... 

Wishing you a great & relaxing Sunday & good start into a new week to come ! Best, hs.

And sailing a great hobby I used to do for a long time, too - sadly the last years with kids has put a stop to it (need to accelerate them learning to swim assuredly, I guess). And the 19ty hole shot is simply superb 🙌🏻👏🏻👌🏻

Have a nice evening & a good upcoming next week ! Cheers !! hs

I was too excited so here we go again…. Japanese Tenugui Here are some tenugui I have from my travels to Japan. What is a tenugui? It is roughly a hand towel or handkerchief with a multitude of uses ranging from a rag to a decorative object. If you like J...  

Lovely collection of Tenuguis! These charming handkerchiefs or rugs as you describe are so beautiful pieces to collect and also serve of superb backgrounds for your classic Seiko watches. Thank you for sharing with us Takman! Hagwe! Abel

I suppose you could use them as a rug but they are quite thin usually, a rag on the other hand is possible depending on the design - some are just a solid colour. Thanks for posting this topic it is such a joy to see other interests and hobbies! Regards, ... 

You are right in your explanation. I’m happy to know you are enjoying the Theme. Indeed its very interesting and a joy to learn about our friends hobbies and passion, be it collecting other objets beyon watches or enjoying sports or other activities. Than... 

I’ve recently taken up cross country skiing but don’t think I’ll share my novice technique. I have stopped falling down though! Pain is a good teacher

It is by far my greatest skill. I can guarantee I will not be as good at anything else as long as I live. It also represents one of the degrees I am currently pursuing. As such I have a number of nice guitars in my possession. Videos of all of them are at...  

... guitars in your collection. Not only sound so nice but also are beautiful objects themselves. I had a beloved uncle who passed away some years ago who was an accomplished classic guitar player (not professional) whom I loved to listen playing since I ... 

It always makes me feel good to hear about others who enjoy classical guitar, or who play it themselves (professionally or not). Classical guitar is still a very small world, so the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned!

Thank you for watching!

I have a great passion for music and even published a music magazine for about 25 years (but this is some time ago now). It was my first company I started when I was 18… You are so talented and gifted. I could listen to your music all day long. It's just ... 

It's super cool that you published a music magazine for so long. And starting at 18 no less! You also have my utmost respect. If there's a way to find an issue of your magazine I'd love to see one!

It was called „music manual“ and published in Austria, Germany and Switzerland until 2009. So long time ago. A time full of passion. But I made my (real) money in the IT business. And still own a small record label (so as not to lose contact to the music ...  

Thank you for sharing. I think it's fantastic that you've stuck with your passion for music over the years, even with your primary career being in something else. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Seeing your work is also very inspiring

Thank you for sharing your passion for music and your guitars.

Whilst I share quite a few passions mentioned here (knives, pens, motorbikes, vintage cars, sailing...), I would say that I have too many passions for each of them to be really fitting the term passion or hobby. I thought I would share something from my y...  

... though I should tell you that many years ago I experienced with RC airplanes which in some way have certain connection with your hobby. Great shots you share and I wish you get the Turbo Optima re edition in coincidence with your birthday. A fantastic... 

anything made by Tamiya. Great attention to detail.

One of my only non-collection hobbies is metal detecting. My wife and I were just out this morning detecting but didn't find anything worthwhile. I still even have my first serious detector. Ancient by today's standards but was pretty sophisticated for th...  

… but I enjoy all of them so much. Interesting to read about your metal detection hobby!! And you got some awesome equipment there!! I feel equipment must change fast with new technology improvements but even your first detector has given you much enjoyme... 

Keep enjoying it and have great discoveries! Cheers! Abel

a friend found a hand-grenade on a trip to France 😱

Interesting that it was found in France since detecting there is illegal unless officially approved for archeological or scientific research. But I won't tell anyone 😉 I only know this because I find it interesting that one of the most sophisticated detec... 

When he found it 😱

The watch hobby has given me excuses to get leather cases for watches. Here are some examples. The last picture is a wallet with a world map with the Omega Worldtimer. Have a nice weekend, everyone! ...  

The yellow strap you referred to was bought from Kurono Tokyo. The leather is very soft and comfortable to wear. There is even a poem written on it

. . . to straps. So much so that I consider myself fortunate to live twenty minutes away from custom strapmaker Attila Aszodi. Here's his sketch of the strap he's currently working on for one of my vintage Omegas: Art ...  

Living so near of such a talented strap maker!! I would love to meet this guy some day and have a chat with him! And of course to order a few of his beauties!! I would like to view what you have ordered him soon!! When you visit him please tell him he has... 

Thanks for sharing the design - it will be amazing when it is done and paired with the watch! Would love to see it!

. . . of the lizard leather after being cut from the skin. It's at its formative stage now; much to be done yet. Art ...  

Thanks a lot for sharing the pictures from the master strap maker. Enjoy your project! One quick question, are lizard straps “water proof”, ok to get wet during the daily wear?

. . . is immune to water damage. A drop or three quickly wiped off wouldn't cause staining, but only rubber or specially treated straps are water resistant, much less repellent. Art

. . . and given a thread of its own on our Omega forum. Best, Art

… items in connection with watches! And shown without some wonderful timepieces to boot!! I guess this could be a theme for another special post in a near future!! I also got several leather rolls and cases both for my watches and pens. It’s a collection ... 

The leather cases and rolls are nice to protect the watches and they look even better over time. Take care and enjoy the weekend

Leather WristScan !

Best Thomas

The Worldtimer and Worldwallet !

The wallet is by Paul Smith and I love their designs.

They design and make some cool stuff 😎 Paul is also a great guy. ...  

No wonder that they have been doing great work.

I have a few hobbies, and enjoy growing orchids and collecting teddy bears most. Here are a few pictures: Some orchids (and other plants) I grow under LED lights to achieve better climate control One of my favourite teddy bears. The rather rare Richard St...  

Orquids are so beautiful flowers! I can imagine they are not easy to grow and need an special environment and care to keep them properly. Nice shot of your GP Laureato and Orchid!! And what a charming hobby of collecting Teddy Bears and other stuffed char... 

Happy to hear u keep the bears for your grandchildren. Hope you have a great wonderful year filled with quality instead of quantity. I’m likely gonna purchase a few watches this year, based on a part-time schedule of doing landscaping. Sometimes I wonder ... 

A tuxedo bear. Will show you when I receive the bear. Hope the pre-order goes smoothly.

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No cakes cuz I dread counting the years. So I bought a Mumm champagne today. Slowly sipping it, and I will finish the entire bottle myself.=D ...  

Happy birthday from the team at WristScan 🥂

Wish you many windfalls this year. And many surprise calls from the AD too.

In addition to watches, cars and books, I have collected paintings. We may have about 200 now; I have not yet cataloged more than half of them. Here, with mmy colorful Timex: Mr Pig is skeptical Birds Joe, who painted the Animals And Salvador Dali’s Portr...  

This paintings collection is awesome!! You need to finish your catalog of them . I find cataloguing our collections is a big part of the fun and enjoyment of owning them. I like to keep books handwritten with descriptions of every object as catalogs and I... 

You „painted this picture“ very well. And a beautiful Timex, too. HAGSunday Thomas

and the Swiss poster is a piece of social history. Have a great weekend !

Watches are of many reasons an important part of my life: they are about culture, science, physics, history, art, human nature, philosophy, exceeding limits,… So in nutshell watches are a very appreciated hobby per se. No, it’s more than I “hobby”, it’s p...  

Those wrist shots are excellent.

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It’s so much joy to take part here. Best Thomas

You share some wonderful pictures. Guess we have some winners here. Specially stunning your picture of your Omega WT, a watch I love so much. Very nice shots of superb timepieces some of them classics like your Fiddy Panerai. Thank you for sharing this po... 

I have to own up to another collection… My fascination for cars stretches back to the golden era of motor racing and the drivers that raced in a very dangerous sport. I have collected many photos and associated memorabilia from this long passed golden era...  

... I´m a big fan of Juan Manuel Fangio, the great Five times Champion who also raced for Mercedes as well as for other Italian brands. Nice watch to make company to these photographs! Cheers! Abel

One from my collection. Fangio looking relaxed just before the race. You can see his drivers armband tucked into his belt ! ...  

I liked so much to listen to the interviews where he shared his experiences and thoughts. Big congrats on your collection my dear friend. Best, Abel

On my mobile, as many of them I have little time for these days 🤷🏻‍♂️ So let’s see what I have… Driving is one of the hobbies currently rarely practiced but greatly enjoyed… As a subtopic I also enjoy model cars (1:18), which are largely in another countr...  

Good to see your many hobbies and watches captured with superb effect. You forgot to mention your epic strap collecting hobby ;-)) Have a great weekend !

... as it is shown in your photographs. Now you make us discover many other of your passions and hobbies illustrated with your superb photographs and watches from your collection. Thank you so much for your contribution to our Theme this weekend. Best cor... 

but the Cartier Drive really stands out to me.

... and hobbies beyond watches, though many wonderful watches were shared along the way. It was a big pleasure for me to be your host and I thank so much to every participant for their enthusiastic answer to the Theme. Have a wonderful week ahead friends!...