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"We can be heroes . . .
. . . just for one day."
David Bowie
Everyone's a hero at least once; by the same token, we all have heroes who inspire us.
Vin Scully, the broadcaster of the Los Angeles Dodgers for six decades, has been one of mine ever since I can remember. His wit, charm, humility, depth of knowledge and practically poetic pattern of speaking made the games he called relishing. Even if you're unfamiliar with baseball, listen to him call what may be the most memorable at-bat in the history of the game.
It wasn't just the tone of his voice, or delivery, or bottomless well of anecdotes that impressed: it was his ability to capture the moment and make it indelible. He was truly peerless at his chosen craft. Retired a few years now; taking in a game just isn't the same anymore.
A few others: Evel Knievel, motorcycle daredevil . . .
. . . who lived on his own terms like no one else; Andy Rooney, a journalist . . .
. . . who was succinct, charming and curmudgeonly in equal measure, and Alistair Cooke . . .
. . . another journalist-cum-observer whose prescience was preternatural. I would've enjoyed meeting any of them; I did share an elevator ride with Scully once, and missed Cooke at a book-signing by a day.
Time to share the heroes that inspire you, along with . . .
. . . your watch du jour.
Art
"We can be heroes . . .
. . . just for one day." David Bowie Everyone's a hero at least once; by the same token, we all have heroes who inspire us. Vin Scully, the broadcaster of the Los Angeles Dodgers for six decades, has been one of mine ever since I can remember. His wit, ch...
Watch and song/artist referenced in the title could have been a post of mine 😊
Have a great day Art! Alex
Hard to believe, but I was a late comer . . .
. . . to Bowie. Didn't fully appreciate him 'til later in his career. By then, it was too late . . . he toured sparingly after the '90s, and I never got to see him perform. Art
Similar story to mine. Missed him live by two weeks...
He got his heart attack while in Germany and a few days before his Lausanne show I was going to. He never toured again.. God bless his soul. The artist of the century for me, Alex
What a coincidence: I just spent last night at the Hansa Studios in Berlin...
... which is where Bowie recorded „Heroes“ Cheers, HSTE
Heroes, Bowie, Rolex 1675 Argentinian with uneven patina of its indices, just like David Bowie's eyes.
My Rolex 1675 Gilt " David Bowie ". ...
You know Nicolas... This is one of my favorites among the many beauties in your collection! And I was thrilled to discover...
... the place of the original owner in Mar del Plata a few months ago! Regret the original owner or family no longer live there! And also regret the Jewllery seller in Tandil is closed since long. Every watch has a story behind and what a pleasure to lear...
Hi Art, and the Kirk Gibson homer for the win, not being able to get power from the legs..... or run on anything grounded or short flybal, happens to be my sporting Hero moment. Thanks for
posting it. The Vin Scully comment is almost peaceful compared to today`s constant verbal bombardments…. he knew that moment was more than enough by itself and he only had to sum up the improbable and impossible. To deliver the winning hit in a ``must not...
My memories are still vivid, Ron . . .
. . . especially the climactic moment when Gibson's blast went over the right field wall. We were going to go to that game, but decided to wait until Game 6 or 7. The Dodgers won in five, so I never made a trip to Dodger Stadium in that series. (I was at ...
Space oddity...
Ground Control to Major Tom Commencing countdown, engines on Check ignition and may God's love be with you... Bowie all the way ! ...
I recall a National Geographic article on Messner from many years ago . . .
. . . where his diet on an Arctic expedition was given as pemmican. Not that I was ever in any danger of being an explorer, but that pretty much spiked it for me.
Some of my heroes.
GEORGE WASHINGTON This is a tough call. He was a slave-owner who managed to free his slaves-but only when it was no longer an inconvenience for both he and his wife. Yet, as the first President of the United States, in a country with no King, he voluntari...
Actually, I'm the official Nichole moderator . . .
. . . and I approve her messages. ;-)
Good grief..,
All this time and nobody had any idea. It’s better than an Agatha Christie book
I meant to say, "I approve . . .
. . . of her messages," but that detail got lost in transcription.
Quite a panoply, Padj. Never met any pro athletes . . .
. . . (other than Jack Snow), but was a student of Mike Stone . . . . . . for a few years in the early '70s (and, coincidentally, the only period of my life when I was in any kind of physical shape). Mike was the ultimate bad-ass. His nickname was 'The An...
Classic pic of Booker T & the MGs.
Just a group of kids hanging around a record store in Memphis whose influence on a generation (and many more to come) both musically and culturally is undeniable. Anyone interested should pick up Peter Guralnick's great 'Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm, Blues, a...
Hello dear Art!! What an interesting theme you chose for this week end. I feel we will enjoy a lot of great stories from ...
... our PuristS friends about the heroes who inspired them or who aroused some kind of admiration and following be it fiction or true characters. In my personal case, I have three heroes: one a real man the other two fictional characters which I have kept...
Ha ha ha!! Thanks a lot dear Nicolas!! Yes! I received strong influences here! Lol!...
... so glad you liked the family shot!! Hagwe my dear friend!! Abel
Ha ha ha!! Unforgettable words of Mr Goldfinger...
... while Bond was viewing how near was his end!! One of my favorite Bond films!! Thank you so much Boris!! Hagwe! Abel
The inexplicable allure of the deep...
Thanks for taking us through how your love of diving and dive watches developed, Abel - made for great reading! And fantastic watch shots as always
Thank you so much dear Padj! Yes, Sea Hunt was part of my youth and inspiration for my fondness for the sea and scuba diving.
My big pleasure to share these memories here! Cheers and Hagwe! Abel
True story: I ran into Lloyd's son Beau while walking down a sidestreet . . .
. . . in Westwood, either late '79 or early '80. I recognized him . . . [Beau Bridges ca '80 / photo credit: google search] . . . and passed him by without saying a word. When I told Mom I'd seen him, she told me she saw Lloyd on Catalina Island in the '5...
Wow! What a wonderful story dear Art! Yes, times change! When I visited the USA for my first time in 1966...
... I visited Silver Springs, Fla. where a big part of the TV series was filmed, as well as the Seaquarium outside LA where more footage was shot. I asked some friends there if something could be done to meet Lloyd! But had not luck! I was lucky to meet t...
Great heroes choices & pics thereof; enjoyed the diversity you pointed out.. And, BTW..
.. as so many times I really applaud your watch choices !! Have a great Sunday ! Best, hs
Thank you my dear friend HS!! You are very kind!!...
... appreciate so much your viewing and kind commenting and glad you liked this selection!! Hagwe my friend!! Abel
Taken on a table at my favorite Italian deli, Frumento's . . .
. . . in Montebello, a town just east of LA. If you ever come our way, we'll drop by for lunch . . .
But then again you’d be moving to another...
More contemplative plane, so would a farm really still be needed?
Should've read philosophy as closely as history . . .
. . . in earlier years; the philosopher I admired would be Marcus Aurelius. Art
Ah, stoicism ...
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a classic, and should be required reading.
My horological hero is Paul Gerber...
held the Guinness World Record for most complicated timepiece, yet exceptionally modest and simply committed to his work. Anyone who can take a Valjoux 7750 and make this is amazing in my book! HAGWE! ...
When it comes to horological heroes, mine would be . . .
. . . Alfred Jaccard. [photo credit: MTF/MT, courtesy Omega] Omega's master regulator during the '30's and '40's, and largely responsible for their successes in chronometer trials. Warmest, Art ...
Jean Pierre Rives + Minerva Pythagore Grande "Anniversary" Dial
Hero: Jean-Pierre Rives, Captain of the French Rugby XV in the 70's and 80's. One of the bravest men to ever set foot on a rugby field. As one of his opponents said: "He would put his head where I wouldn't risk my boot". He's the guy wearing the number 6 ...
Thank you Nicolas
The production of Minerva was tiny, and it's amazing that they manufactured their own movements. Very undervalued brand in my opinion.
Yes, I still have them
Although I have been a Crockett & Jones man for years now. JL have become ridiculously expensive, and I am not fond of their latest style.
An amazing Minerva indeed!
Glad you managed to get it in the end And great shot, too!
Heroes of different sizes
I had written earlier about how my father had, earlier this year, gifted his tapestry-dial Datejust to me. To me, my father was in many ways a hero, dedicating his life to serving others as a health professional, with long hours. He was not a particularly...
What a wonderful story behind this beautiful tapestry dial DJ my friend NT931! How nice to honor our heroes like you do here with your Dad! ...
... I wish you'll keep enjoying your hero for many many years to come! Hagwe! Abel
Let’s see...
I guess my father would be one. We often do not see eye to eye but he did turn immense hardship around and enabled us as a family to live a comfortable life and ensured I got the education that allowed me even more comfort - including the odd watch And I ...
Wonderful post dear KM! You are such a blessed and lucky man to have these three heroes you describe so beautifuly! Thank you for sharing...
... Your heroes! And that beautiful Seiko and Montblanc of course! Hagwe my friend! Abel
Fair to say all of us worship our Dads . . .
. . . me included. You're the best, Pops! ...
Moving comments, dear K.. Lovely pair !.. Specifically love this MB !
A fine watch, very fine indeed ! Have a great remaining Sunday ! hs,
I like that Montblanc quite a lot
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to buy the pink gold version, but I hesitated then, a decision which I regret somewhat. A nice, clean, uncluttered dial!
Certainly is :)
Thanks NT931! Unlike the steel one, which is no longer available, the RG is still in the catalogue
From a horological point of few , how about Christiaan Huygens
A astronomer and inventor of the pendulum clock . ...
Your Huygens CvdKs are absolutely fabulous, Watchonthewrist!
Really like both. Have a great weekend
Harrison, too . . .
[photo credit: Microanopico, Wikipedia] . . . who should be on everyone's list of significant horologists. Art ...
Late, but hopefully not too late.. So let me see how to play this week.. :)
I‘ll decided to make it short this time. And chose one event ( Sorry, you also had mentioned it) and its heroes, namely the Apollo-11 mission travelling to the moon. (Yes, Humble Me doen‘t quite believe in the conspiracy theory of a hoax). Apollo 11 Missi...
