This Legend will definitely be at the party! The pool or the diving pool?

May 24, 2019,06:59 AM
 









Longines Diver Super Compressor, ref. 7042. The most charming and inviting 42mm watch I have ever seen. 

Very nice weekend to all.

Francois

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WristScan Virtual Pool Party - May 24th - 26th - Now Open !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-04:10
Welcome to this weeks WristScan friends ! This week we are at WristScan HQ for the first Virtual Pool Party and I’m honoured to be hosting our favourite event of the weekend with the WristScan team, so let’s make it a great one. The WristScan Virtual Pool...  

I’m Virtually at the party !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-04:16
...  

Great shots by the pool dear Captain!! The Doxa and the gold Turtle are two superb choices for and enjoyable time by the pool!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 24th, 2019-06:35
Guess those would be also my choice, the Golden Turtle for a bit of bling while sipping a Margarita or a Pina Colada!! Lol! Have a nice Hosting Week end my friend! Cheers! Abel

Fantastic pool theme!

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:09
And the watches to go with πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Hi KMII...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-00:02
Thanks and it’s great to have you with us this weekend. πŸ’¦

Cheers...

 
 By: @lberti : May 24th, 2019-04:18
...  

Great to see your Seiko at the party..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-04:20
How about your Pool Shirt ?

Merci :) [nt]

 
 By: @lberti : May 24th, 2019-11:43

A Turtle in it’s natural environment 🐒

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:11
Great Zimbe πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­

Well, well, well...

 
 By: amanico : May 24th, 2019-04:23
Among other things.... ...  

Hi Nicolas...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-04:26
You’ve arrived in considerable style ! Your Explorer is a personal favourite. Fabulous !... Waltham compass is super cool 😎

I love all the watches that you posted...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-04:40
The Freccione is a watch that has so far eluded my collection. I passed on one about ten years ago.

I totally agree..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-04:44
most have something that I can’t live with.

Lo harΓ©! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 24th, 2019-08:35

Lol! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-06:16

Wow, wow, WOW!

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 24th, 2019-16:43
For me, that Tornek-Rayville (Blancpain) really does it! Thanks for all the cool shots. Kent

superb pics of top watches my friend

 
 By: Seeks : May 25th, 2019-02:20
and these will do well in any water environment best regards

LOL among other things...

 
 By: Mike H : May 25th, 2019-11:21
Is that all ?

Fabulous contenders, Nico!

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:13
Seems like the perfect theme for you πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» With vintage and modern, both 😊

I think she will do; for the pond, the pool and the diving pool

 
 By: Sandgroper : May 24th, 2019-04:57
Longines Diver Super Compressor, Ref. 7042. An Icon for sure. To me, one of the most charming 42mm watch I have seen. Best regards, Francois ...  

Welcome Francois...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-05:01
That’s a great looking Longines Diver you have on your wrist. Help yourself to virtual glass of champagne πŸ₯‚

Certainly a very suitable pool companion!

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:16
And a very stylish choice πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Cool 😎 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-05:17

Wow Fab....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-05:16
Aquanaut and Etro shirts, great combination. Is that really a Leppard in your dressing room ? (Last photo) Enjoy the party 🎈

nice pairing of shirt and watch !

 
 By: Seeks : May 25th, 2019-02:21
Always a pleasure to look at this 5167! best regards

Very cool shirts...

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:17
And a great pool companion watch πŸ‘πŸ»

Let’s summer begin

 
 By: time4fun : May 24th, 2019-05:26
...  

Great β€œred”....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-05:30
Partying by the pool. Enjoy πŸ₯‚

Thank you [nt]

 
 By: time4fun : May 24th, 2019-05:32

Any more photos...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-05:34
That Rolex is worthy of a few more

Ok

 
 By: time4fun : May 24th, 2019-06:50
...  

Great photo 🍻 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-06:51

Hello Time4fun! Welcome to the party! This Big Red is a wonderful piece to bring to the pool side! It will easily survive to our usual...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-07:20
... Throwing to the pool custom here! Enjoy the party and your wonderful watch so much! Cheers! Abel

Doxa Bar Diving...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-05:38
Wow it’s hot around here... ...  

Lovely Sharkhunter 🦈

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:20
Bar diving sounds like a fun endeavor 😊

It’s barely dawn!

 
 By: cazalea : May 24th, 2019-05:54
I’m still half-asleep but I’m ready! My U-N is wound, set and worn. My Hawaiian shirt is authentic. All I need now is an umbrella drink! Cazalea ...  

Good morning Cazalea !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-06:02
Wow love the shirt !... I think the U-N is a great choice for our Pool Party. I got you a couple of drinks from our friend Centurionone ) ...  

It’s 5PM somewhere... πŸ˜‰

 
 By: KMII : May 25th, 2019-23:21
Great shot, Mike 😊

In the pool 5711

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : May 24th, 2019-06:00
...  

I can help

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : May 24th, 2019-06:17
...  

Superb photos. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 24th, 2019-07:27

+1!😍 [nt]

 
 By: FabR : May 24th, 2019-06:27

Bam πŸ’₯....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-06:05
That first Nautilus photo is rocking this party !... can you post a photo of your party shirt ?

the second shot is so crystal clear!

 
 By: Seeks : May 25th, 2019-02:23
simply stunning ! best regards

A little platinum but no shirt

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : May 26th, 2019-04:53
...  

We needed some Nautilus reinforcements at the party πŸ₯³

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-05:01
very cool 😎... thanks for joining us today !

Sorry no shirt needed. Only shorts . πŸ˜‰

 
 By: Miles_151 : May 24th, 2019-06:33
My favourite pool party watches. HAGWE all. M. ...  

5070p is an personal favourite ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-06:44
But your 5970 underwater photo is superb ! Thanks for sharing some of your collection.

To be honest Is was more expecting a comment about the 5970 underwater shot.

 
 By: Miles_151 : May 24th, 2019-06:46
So funny you are one cool customer. M.

The 5970 is a great Patek...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-06:50
and you photo does it justice. Best wishes The Captain

5970 underwater !

 
 By: Seeks : May 25th, 2019-02:24
Superb! Can’t see from the photo , i guess it is a rubber strap ? great collection of watches you have best regards

Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : May 25th, 2019-11:13
M.

Super super daring indeed! I never saw a swimming 5970!

 
 By: Mike H : May 25th, 2019-11:28
What a watch! It has been my dream before I realize it will remain only a dream but… I still dream of it

These are fantastic watches!

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:14
And it’s great to see that none of them are safe queens πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

This Legend will definitely be at the party! The pool or the diving pool?

 
 By: Sandgroper : May 24th, 2019-06:59
Longines Diver Super Compressor, ref. 7042. The most charming and inviting 42mm watch I have ever seen. Very nice weekend to all. Francois ...  

Divers

 
 By: jml_watches : May 24th, 2019-07:04
Hi All Couple from me that'll survive be thrown in pool Rock pool anyone? Cheers JML ...  

Great thinking...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-07:06
although we need to see a photo of your β€œPool Party Shirt” !

How's this

 
 By: jml_watches : May 24th, 2019-10:47
Loud enough?! Cheers JML ...  

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 24th, 2019-07:29

aqua....naut[ical]

 
 By: psfparis : May 24th, 2019-08:11
have a good week end ...  

Loving your Aquanaut !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-08:19
Enjoy the virtual pool party πŸ₯³

love these seikos!

 
 By: Seeks : May 25th, 2019-02:25
robust and good looking, what else does one need last shot is top!

Haha 🀣 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-03:33

Both a pool and a beer vat πŸ˜‰

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:16
Up to over 200m deep πŸ˜‚ Cool shots, JML!

No Shirt no shoes No problem.

 
 By: Bill : May 24th, 2019-08:43
Enjoy the weekend. Rolex 16660 seadweller ...  

Happy hour ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-08:54
Great choice Bill.

LOL πŸ₯‚ [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-23:13

Both! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2019-11:34

Triple Six is at the right place ;-)))

 
 By: Mike H : May 25th, 2019-11:37
The office is definitely not the place for that Watch

Got the watch..

 
 By: S F : May 24th, 2019-08:57
now let me find a shirt ...  

Doxa ! ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-09:37
Your amongst friends with that on your wrist. Great photo πŸ₯‚

Thks BMR! [nt]

 
 By: S F : May 25th, 2019-18:48

Beach party for me this week...

 
 By: jporos : May 24th, 2019-10:10
with my latest acquisition, the Junghans Max Bill 100 Jahre Bauhaus. HAGWE! ...  

Great to have you with us this weekend....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-10:43
love a bit of Bauhaus πŸ₯‚

The Pool BBQ is going well ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-10:48
but not for the prawns🦐 .... Thanks Bill ! ...  

no pool party in Switzerland....

 
 By: Izhik : May 24th, 2019-12:23
just a small negroni on the way home this evening...and you cas see the rain drops on the table... somehow it got better when I crossed the bridge on the way home... ...  

Great to have you with us for the weekend !..,

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-12:28
at the WristScan β€œVirtual” pool party it’s sunshine all the way. Enjoy a virtual glass or two of Champagne curtesy of Nicolas from Paris πŸ₯‚

Count me in for the pool party

 
 By: andyhud : May 24th, 2019-13:18
No need for a second time zone when on island time. ...  

Epic photo...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-14:04
welcome to our party my friend !

Simply a fantastic shot!

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:22
With an environment like that, who needs a pool 😊

Why did you have to throw pool-worthy shirts into the mix??

 
 By: cazalea : May 24th, 2019-13:23
Like watches, I have too many of them! It was good to get them out of the Hawaiian Shirt closet for some fresh air I guess even specializing in purist details like only cotton fabrics, only made in Hawaii -- doesn't really narrow the field enough I give u...  

You are a legend πŸ₯‚...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-14:01
Thank you for being such a great sport !

Your last pic particularly ROCKS !!!

 
 By: Mike H : May 25th, 2019-11:41
We have the winner here I am telling you !!!

What do you think of this shirt ??? ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-15:34
...  

Haha... That’s Abel....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-08:22
All I need now is that gold bracelet for the Turtle !

You should go for it my friend!! A great addition indeed! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 26th, 2019-14:03
No message body ...  

Thanks my friend!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 27th, 2019-05:24

If there’s one thing to be said about you, Mike...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:24
You never do half measures πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Lol!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 26th, 2019-07:53

On my way!

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 24th, 2019-15:51
The outfit... On the road... Lunch... Quick stop for provisions! ...  

Great shirt, great car ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-15:55
as a fellow Alfa owner I love your car and your shirt ! Thanks for joining us !

Any time!

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 24th, 2019-15:58
I'll add a shot from the grill this evening. Swordfish!

I love Swordfish !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-15:59
what are you drinking with it ?

Since we're doing the swordfish...

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 24th, 2019-16:32
Sicilian style, I thought a Sicilian white would be appropriate. ...  

Great choice...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-22:58
We need about 60 bottles at the WristScan party πŸ₯³

! [nt]

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 25th, 2019-08:03

Last shot...

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 25th, 2019-08:07
Grill timer in use! ...  

I have to enjoy it while I can...

 
 By: kkochheiser : May 24th, 2019-16:55
Next week it's back to Cincinnati for me and the Duetto gets to take a nap for a couple of months.

If you need someone to look after it for you ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 24th, 2019-23:00
I’m sure we could help you out πŸ‘

Looks like the desert - Scottsdale, Palm Springs, or ?

 
 By: cazalea : May 25th, 2019-11:26
You are brave taking your Alfa there! Cheers, Cazalea

Very cool ride...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:25
And wrist companion πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

+1 πŸ‘ [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-10:09

Pool party or Pool party ?

 
 By: Seeks : May 25th, 2019-01:21
In any case, divers Seiko Blue Lagoon Samurai and Tudor BB 58 checking in. Have a great weekend and enjoy the virtual party my friends. Thanks Captain, for hosting ...  

Hi Seek, thanks for joining us this weekend...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-01:32
we are hoping that you will challenge Art (Dr No) to a game ! Great photo of your Black Bay 58. Enjoy the party πŸ₯³

Welcome to the pool dear Seeks! Great watches! You won't have any problem jumping to water with any of them! Looks like ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-06:45
... the Black Bay is a most popular watch among us! A favorite of mine too of course! Hagwe! Abel

Two fantastic choices...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:26
And great shots, Seeks!

Some great photos...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-02:02
great to have you joining us this weekend πŸ₯‚

My favourite Black Bay....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-04:21
A watch for the people β€œget” style πŸ₯‚

Thanks Captain.

 
 By: kev09 : May 25th, 2019-07:09
and thanks for organising the great party. I’ve seen some great watches on show. This will certainly help towards your eventual promotion to Commodore.

Thanks Kev πŸ₯‚ [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-07:12

A great pool party you have assembled this week end my dear Captain! Lots of friends sharing their wonderful timepieces...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-06:25
... at the pool side! My style of enjoying the pool looks like that of Bill: no shirt no shoes and a good diving watch on wrist. A good book and an old baseball cap adds to the basic equipment! Here a few shots to play. Have a nice week end my dear Captai...  

Wow Abel...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-07:01
Great to have you with us this weekend. I love your photos of the Seiko C-3PO, a rare Seiko ! The Rolex Sub is a personal favourite !!!! and excellent photos by the pool ! I think that your helicopter may need a little attention to the paint work, after y...  

Ha ha ha! Yes my dear Captain! I felt the landing was a bit rough but it was late and very dark yesterday night and I couldn' t resist some cocktail ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-07:29
drinking along the long long flight from home! I even forgot I was in charge of controls! Lol! Glad you liked the shots and watches brought to the party. Appologize for joining the party a bit late but I had a big headache after the landing! Lol! Hagwe my... 

Some good news...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-07:35
Bill has offered to buy you a new β€œvirtual” Helicopter πŸ₯‚

That makes two us ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-08:24
but keep it quiet or everyone will order one ☝️

The only helicopter I fly

 
 By: cazalea : May 25th, 2019-20:04
...  

Ha ha ha!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 26th, 2019-08:23

As always beautiful pics my friend but...

 
 By: Mike H : May 25th, 2019-11:53
...with no doubt your "No diving" 5508 gets my vote for sure. Your pic with the pool and the orange swimming suit in the background is sublime. Well since you know me, you should not be surprised .

Your water shots are truly epic, Abel!

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:28
As is the Lake Success one - just finished reading it some weeks ago 😊 Have a great weekend!

Hi Manou ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-06:41
That’s a cool Flick Flack Spider Man watch πŸ•· I hear that the the waiting list for that piece is off the scale ! Enjoy your weekend. The Captain

Welcome to the pool side Manou and congrats on your Spyderman watch! Lucky you as I read on the internet watch portals that Flick Flack...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-07:33
... was following same policy as Rolex with their sport line ! Hagwe Brauner! Great post! Abel

How cute! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2019-08:24

Like daddy, like son...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:30
Wonderful to see that your son’s enjoying the same hobby!

That’s a great pool photo !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-07:04
Enjoy !

🍻😍 [nt]

 
 By: Centurionone : May 25th, 2019-07:08

Mm. Not that humble then.

 
 By: kev09 : May 25th, 2019-07:11
Beautiful watch and a nice shirt. Pity about the ink blot but at least it looks a bit like a fish. Regards Kev.

🀣That pesky ink

 
 By: Centurionone : May 25th, 2019-07:16
...  

Superb! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-07:34

Humble....LOL

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-07:06
That’s some fab Nautilus πŸ₯‚

Just got back from the gym 😎

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-23:57
No message body

The Motley Crew

 
 By: Centurionone : May 26th, 2019-10:04
...  

Stop messing about and get ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-15:11
To the WristScan party πŸ₯³

πŸ™πŸ¦žπŸΈ [nt]

 
 By: Centurionone : May 25th, 2019-16:32

Great photo...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-08:38
It’s good to have you with us πŸ₯‚

Looking like a fantastic weekend!

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:32
Great Hulk shot πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Always up for fun in the sun!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : May 25th, 2019-09:02
Great weekend to all! Cheers, Alex ...  

Hi Alex !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-09:28
welcome to the party. Love the photos of your Sub. Have a great weekend πŸ₯‚

Aye, aye, Captain!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : May 27th, 2019-07:47
Thank you for your kind words! All the best, Alex

A watch for all seasons...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:33
And sublime shots of it, too!

Thank you, KMII!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : May 27th, 2019-07:46
Always a pleasure to hear from you! Have a great week, Alex

Thank you, Abel!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : May 27th, 2019-07:45
Looking forward in welcoming you sometime soon! Abrazo, Alejandro

Never too far from our virtual HoMe, Hermano!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : May 27th, 2019-17:10
Fuerte abrazo y lo mejor para tΓ­ y tΓΊ familia! Alex

My pool toy

 
 By: brauner : May 25th, 2019-09:32
all black ZRC ...  

Stealth at the party...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-09:35
That’s a very cool number. How’s your vacation going ?

going to an end😩😩😩

 
 By: brauner : May 25th, 2019-09:36
πŸ›©οΈ tomorrow

Oh yes, very

 
 By: brauner : May 25th, 2019-09:48
Will come back

Don’t think I have seen this one yet...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:33
But it looks spectacular in all black πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Thanks a lot [nt]

 
 By: brauner : May 26th, 2019-13:23

Thank you [nt]

 
 By: brauner : May 26th, 2019-13:24

Not sure they are ok for diving or even swimming but who cares?

 
 By: Mike H : May 25th, 2019-11:18
My watches enjoy the swimming pool even without going in the water πŸ˜‰... Since mine is the one on the right, it is fine at the pool even if not swimming That is the perfect tool watch but it never touched the water either... But I have other options... not...  

Hi Mike ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 25th, 2019-12:14
That’s a great lineup !.... The combination of a Sub and the Nautilus are a knockout combination. Thanks for joining us this weekend πŸ’¦

Hello Mike! Welcome to our pool!! All watches shown could stand swimming or diving, though I wouldn`t dare to put the vintage ones into water now. Even with a recent ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 25th, 2019-15:41
... test done. But you can enjoy them so much in the poolside of course!! Superb watches you show my friend! Hagwe! Abel

Now we only need a pool shirt shot πŸ˜‰

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:35
These four choices are superb, Mike!

Thunder and rain today so staying indoors. :(

 
 By: fernando : May 25th, 2019-20:52
Here's a shot taken previously with the AP diver. cheers fernando ...  

Great photo with your AP Fernando ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-00:09
Great choice for our party, thanks for joining us πŸ’¦

Here’s some pool shots of mine...

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-00:41
Need to go to the pool more often, I guess πŸ˜‰ ...  

Thanks a lot Nico!

 
 By: KMII : May 26th, 2019-01:28
Been 5 months since I had it on. Time to bring it into rotation again 😊

Quality pool party shots KMII ..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-01:30
Thanks for bringing the Caviar for our party πŸ₯³

It’s a Sinn ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 26th, 2019-07:23
Great that you joined us and both photos are perfect for this weekend.