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A bit late - hope not too late.. Hmhh.. Let me see, how to play..
Here my humble chip-ins:
Geophysic Universal Time - charme & utility. 
MIH - just the essentials, but including a Chrono;
Unobtrusive, pure yet really cool..
JLC Master Moon - still a classic.
JLC Polaris Geographic - a multi-purpose travel companion;
Rolex GMT 6542, a vintage treasure for me (1958) - has it all..
Breguet Marine 5817 - love the Guilloche, a “GADA” watch ( Go Anywhere, Do Anything).
Tribute to Geophysic; for me puristic elegance.
Habring2 Doppel Felix: Rattrapente Chronograph;
Timeless appeal - I love the various Guilloche patterns.
My 2 cents..
Best to all for Sunday & week to come !
hs 
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Wristscan “Dials” - Live ! ...
Hello dear friends, This weekend our theme is “Dials”, a theme very much on show from the various manufacturers new offerings this year. The first thing that most of us connect with visually when buying a watch is the dial, it could be the colour, the fin...
Both are beautiful dials ...
I particularly like the Pascal Coyon. Which is your favourite ?
<3 Thank you!! I love the dial and hands you chose! Well done.
How are you enjoying the watch?
Thank you for your kind words and with this swords hands, we can say :
"à la fin de l'envoi je touche" je kiffe à mort ...
I'm greatly impressed that a British man can make such an answer ✌✌✌
there must be a francophon current in you.
It is to Barbara Coyon that praise should be given for these exquisite hands, Captain
a days'work for each hand !
Let's stop here, no need to post photos anymore, you won already! This Pascal Coyon is the winner!
Can you tell us more about it? with a few more shots please? Best, E.
Exquisite timepiece Ninolitaliano!!
Charming dial and superbly finished movement. Your name engraved on movement en is a lovely detail!! Thank you for sharing!! Hagwe! Abel
Yes, definitely loved the dial!
I like that the small second is off-centered which is unusual and on a square sub-dial (it matches the main square dial). I like that the dial is guilloché (guilloché-ed inenglish? ). I like the very useful 8-day power reserve with its special "porthole" ...
Great shot ZSHSZ! And a most beautiful timepiece. May be I´m rather biased as I own a 5170g too, though the black dial version. I find the white dial version so classic. Iguess I would...
...have gone for this white version if I had the choice. Welcome to our WS feature! Hagwe! Abel
Thank you for your kind complement!
I must admit that the pure, simple, classic design was the reason I chose the not so popular white dial... Your black dial is just stellar, maybe somewhere down the road you might add the white as well;-))) Have a great weekend!
My big pleasure ZSHSZ ! This is a very nice watch indeed and each version has its special different character. Regrettably the PP representative in my Country closed its doors at ends 2019...
... which was the date I got my own chrono black, so I had no chance to choose. I liked the white so much, but the black was the only available and at a very tempting price. In some point of view it was better this was the only choice because it could be ...
My favorite dials
Definitely this is my favorite dial. Lange Datograph Perpetual. Wait a minute... did I get the dial and movement mixed up ? Another favorite dial. JLC Polaris Date. Ah this I get right. This is the dial ! Blue Shippo enamel. Superb dial for the price poin...
Lol not so bad when...
The right wrist, left ankle and right ankle share the load from the primary left wrist :p
Wow Robin ...
Serious dials on show this weekend for our WristScan theme. Try all look great !
thats two very very very difficult dial to beat.
everything else are also gorgeous. love the seiko and JLC the most
Here is my first attempt at WS...
Aventurine on an AP - apologies for the novice try - this dial is nearly impossible to photograph ideally. Cheers Peter ...
Welcome to WristScan ! ....
That’s my favourite dial on the AP. Can you tell us anything more about your decision to buy this beautiful dial ?
Thanks for the feedback!!
I had a chance to attend a complications event with AP and was intrigued by some of the more traditional novelties in the Royal Oak variety, including many of which have been launched very recently. In parallel, we got an introduction to the CODE line, an...
Very interesting to hear your experience with this watch ...
Aventurine is a beautiful stone for a dial, especially when it catches the light. Thanks for sharing this with us on Wristscan.
Welcome to WS Peter!! The aventurine dial is vary difficult to shoot indeed. You have done a good job with the awesome dial of your AP. Awesome!
I wish you´ll enjoy participating here so much and that you will keep participating in future editions as well! Hagwe! Abel
Appreciate the feedback!!
As a first timer it's been fun and cool to share the dial in WS - funny how it's probably been...over 10 years since I've lurked since the days of TP - looking forward to seeing how to participate in the future. Peter
Welcome to WS!
And a watch not featured often - the aventurine dial is really nice 😊👌🏻
Thanks much - I see Aventurine is becoming more popular this year...
I am excited to see further implementations by more brands in the future. More than just glitter on glass - it's something really special Cheers Peter
‚Dials‘ is a wonderful theme...
... as they invite to be explored under different light conditions. Let me play with a few close-ups of watches I had the pleasure to capture in the last year. A sunburst finish reveals different shades of color, either under artificial light or exposed t...
Dials that catch the eye as well as the light ...
Which one is your current favourite Henrik ?
Merci dear Abel.
Enjoying playing around with this unusual Rolex. The scratches are real and thats ok
Thks Cpt🥂
My top contenders for this theme would be the enamel dials from Patek and anything from Debethune 🤩
My pleasure dear S F! Chapter rings in early Subs and GMT were adorable details which enhanced the charm of these old watches. I really love that feature.
Yours is a wonderful example. Keep enjoying it so much. Best, Abel
Here it is
So called "Lapis" dial, but for me it looks like sky with stars😍 Tank Must de Cartier, Late 70's, mechanical caliber. ...
Rich blue Lapis ...
Perfectly executed on this Cartier and even looks good with the script and logo on the dial.
You were very much ahead of time in that case 😁👍🏻
I have to say the Musts are amongst my favorites of the recent launches 😊
Arrow flight markers ...
against the black dial are superb. It’s all about the design details.
I've seen only two other steel ref 2852 Constellations with engraved black dials . . .
. . . fitted with rose gold furniture. Not a common sight, for sure . . .
Arrowhead markers, cross hairs and a black honeycomb dial
My favourite combo in the Connies! What a beauty .
First ran across Black Connie on TZ in '05 when she was owned by Phil C, . . .
. . . falling instantly for the gorgeous dial. Tried to acquire BC from him without success; several months later, Bill Sohne ended up getting her. We were able to work out a cash deal, and the rest, as they say, is history. Best, Art ...
Hello dear Art!! What a beautiful watch and dial: Black and Honeycomb dial in a Connie is really something rare. And look at those spearhead indexes and hand set! Sublime!!
Beautiful timepiece dear Art! Have a nice and relaxed weekend my dear friend. Cheers! Abel
My brother will be here in a few hours . . .
. . . for a family gathering, and spending the weekend with us, Abel. It'll be a quiet weekend mostly at home. I've just pulled the trigger on another '50s Omega with an engraved black dial that should arrive in a week or so. It's not in good shape mechan...
That´s a great way of spending a week end my dear Art. A relaxed gathering with Family at home. I wish you are enjoying so much your new home.
Great news about your new catch. Black dial? That promises something special. I´m sure your watchmaker will make his magic with this one so you´ll enjoy it so much on your wrist. Receive my cordial regards and big Hug my dear friend. Abel
It hasn't arrived yet, and will take many months before it's ready to wear . . .
. . . but I'll send pics once it arrives, Abel. Original except for the seconds hand, which I've already sourced separately. Art
That's the end game right here.
You keep spoiling it for everyone, dear FRAMII. What shall one post after you show up with these? ;-)
Greatly impressed by this profusion of salmon/orange dials
Would there not be a bridge witn the Netherlands?
Hello dear Watchonthewrist! I die for salmon dials, specially if in contrast with a "white metal" (steel, white gold, platinum) case. You show here an stunning collection of salmons!
Not easy to choose just one of them but I´m specially touched by your Staut with those arabian indexes. I also am surprised to view your Omega which I can´t remember viewing before. Thank you so much for sharing this superb collection! Hagwe. Abel
Thanks for your kind words dear Abel .
Your right I hardly wear the Omega because my Boss confiscated that one the moment I brought it home 😉
My big pleasure dear Watchonthewrist. Always enjoy viewing your beautiful collection. I can well understand your Boss (she has a great taste by the way!) This Omega is so beautiful...
... and unique. I hadn´t seen it before this awesome model. I wish your Boss will allow you to enjoy it from time to time!! Best cordial regards, Abel.
They only made this model for one year (i have been told)
And i hope my Boss lets me wear it from time to time too 🙏🏻. But as we all say ,, happy wife is a happy life ,, 😉
You are the salmon dial master, my friend 🙌🏻
If you at some point want to explore the deliciousness of the fish beyond Norway and Scotland, let me know 😁👍🏻
Dials, especially enamel are my favs...
Enamel dials to start... Then two other inspired pieces in the collection which I love! And finally, my latest addition from Russia with love HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim ...
Hi Tim...
Good selection of dials for our theme this weekend. Which on is your personal favourite ?
Good question Capt. however it's a bit like asking which child is one's fav;-)
In other words almost impossible to say...if pressed though, I would say the Speake-Marin Piccadilly dial with those elongated romans. Cheers, Tim
Good answer Tim ...
The Speake-Marin Piccadilly is a special piece. Have a great weekend 🥂
Hello dear Tim! I can well understand your feelings about trying to choose a favorite among so many stunning dials that you share here. I´m greatly surprised and impressed by your...
... Russian timepiece. That´s and awesome watch and dial for sure! Thank you for sharing them and receive my best cordial regards, Abel
Thank you Abel!
yes, I took a "flyer" on Aleksandr's work and jumped in. Initially it was going to be a blue dial, with polished steel hands, but the blue color he came up had too much purple in it for my taste. As I had seen the raw brass dial prior to coloring, I asked...
Your "enamels" are delicious, it is always a great pleasure to contemplate them
Thanks for sharing, Tim
Fantastic selection!
Now I am really curious about your take on Nesterenko - haven’t yet had the time to check it out live 😊🤞🏻
Hello dear Captain! Nice to have you hosting and thank you...
... for this interesting Theme which as expected is bringing charming shots and watches from our colleagues in passion for watches. If movements are the heart of our beloved watches I feel dials are the soul of them. Many times the dial is what makes me f...
Hello dear Abel ...
Dials really are the soul of our watches. The green dial Daytona is truly spectacular and for me the one that got away. That’s a story for another time ! Beautiful vintage pieces that you are sharing with us and patina is another subject that we should co...
Thank you so much dear Captain for your kind comments. Regret to learn that you missed this watch. Some times Lady Luck gives another chance to collectors. It is really a stunning...
... timepiece. Agree with you that patina on vintage watches dials is another feature to be considered as it adds much character and beauty to the soul of an old timepiece. Hagwe dear Captain. Abel
Hello dear Nicolas! Thank you for your kind comments. The GP is a very interesting old chrono indeed. The YM... never paid much attention to this watch till I viewed a photograph taken...
... by you at the famous Vlad balcony several years ago. If memory doesn´t fail me, you were wearing it with a grey jersey. That picture made me go downtown in search for my own YM as I felt I badly needed one for my collection. It´s grained silver dial s...
Hello dear friend Yacomino. Thank you for your kind compliments which I appreciate so much. Glad you liked my selection for this week end. Regarding your question...
... I took a series of shots of this watch just a few hours after reaching home from the watch shop. So excited to record this jewel just arrived I took several shots in haste without removing the stickers. Then for some personal reasons I had to leave th...
"If movements are the heart of our beloved watches I feel dials are the soul of them
Many timess the dial is what makes me fall in love with a watch" So true and so nicely said, dear Abel
Thank you for your kind comment th.gr.ga!! Fortunately the YM is possible to get still. Though I am aware that later years of this model has dials which do not show the frosted surface...
... on the platinum dials of first years of production. Anyway the YM is a beautiful model in all variants and years including the present versions. Hagwe! Abel
You are right, I should start hunting.
The more I think of it, it may well be my favourite Rolex dial of all time. Many will likely not agree, but I am deeply partial to the frosted texture and find it a wonderful way to showcase the unique properties of platinum in a restrained manner.
Yes, its dial is really something. Mine is a rf 16622 from 2005. I read somewhere that this frosted dial was changed in later versions for a different surface which doesn´t show this "grain" as in the first...
... years. You should check this detail as I don´t really know. Rolex did a wonderful job with this timepiece but I hadn´t the opportunity of viewing in the metal the later references. Good luck with your hunt! Cheers! Abel.
Wow excellent variation of beautiful dials my friend
That green rolex and the burgundy GS 🤤👌🏻
A fantastic range Abel...
From the color of the season to some fabulous vintage chronos - not sure I have seen all of them previously 👌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you so much for your kind comments dear friend KM! Those old chronographs were early purchases in my collecting journey. Not expensive watches but very beautiful vintage dials they have...
... which were the detail which made me fall in love with them. It is possible I never shown them before here. Glad you liked them. Hagwe! Abel
Hello dear Abel !.. Again, as usual - a very nice line-up !.. For me the GS/GMT with the yellow 2nd hour hsnd.. Simply a great GADA watch !
And last but not least the last shots of your Speedmaster Moon, I like a lot ! Always a pleasure to browse your choices ! Best, hs.
Thank you so much for your kind comments and compliments my dear friend HS! Agree with your comments about the GS and Speedmaster moonphase. Glad you like them as these are among...
... my favorites. I also enjoy so much viewing your entries my dear friend. Have a nice Sunday! Best, Abel
Here is my take.
A blend of vintage for the soul and moderns which are special to me: ...
I would have been surprised if you did not feature the caramel 6542 of yours!
I hesitated with my Freak Out as there were more hands than dial😂 but your Freak with the blue dial has a good contrast.
Some striking dials you share here dear Nicolas!! Not easy to pick just one... well, the 6542 would fill all Dexter dreams! ;) Great shots as usual my dear friend!!
Have a nice and relaxed weekend my dear Nicolas. Abrazos, Abel
Panerai dials ...
Definitely qualifies for dials that make you pull the trigger. That’s a cool collection of shots for WristScan !
The Explorer is definitely a cool Rolex ...
Classic Rolex dial. Good to see you have this one.
I love salmon dials and I love guilloche dials
I love them even more when they're combined! ...
Wow two excellent choices.
Love that early GG a lot and that 1941 is just gorgeous 🤤👌🏻 two amazing grails
Now that’s an epic pairing...
Watchonthewrist might be the salmon dial king but these two are absolutely fantastic!
Love the dial and strap combo! I'm understandably biased about the dial though :)
The combo reminds me I should try dressing down my 1941 too...
The color choice is amazing...
And the watch is truly delectable, way beyond the dial 😊 And has possibly the most exciting fidget spinner 😁
Great theme,Captain...
....two dials that stoked the buy with a nice movement of twin regulators and an almost absent dial--quite innovative for its time HAGWE henry ...
Welcome to WristScan Henry ...
Good to see your Bulova, a watch that has so much history and very innovative. Thank you for joining us this weekend.
The non-dial watches are quite strong this weekend!
The Space view is such a cool piece 👌🏻
A mysterious blue
Great theme this week Captain. I immediately thought of this dial. Sometimes it looks black, sometimes it looks blue. At most times, it cannot be easily defined. ...
Thanks Nico
This piece I have grown to like a lot, as it slips under the radar and no one knows what it is. Sometimes I lament that it’s movement finishing reminds me of the back of a CD.
The Grand Seiko ...
Definitely qualifies for dials that take centre stage in the design of these excellent watches. Was this your first Seiko ?
Yes it is my first GS
I didn’t intend to buy it at first, but somehow the boutique in Sydney brought this US exclusive for a trunk show, and left it behind to sell, and I got the chance to get it. It was almost an instantaneous decision due to the unusual hue of the dial, and ...
Voutilainen....
Definitely a master of dials. Can you tell us about how you decided on this colour and design of dial. Can you share a wrist shot ?
It's quite a long story but it started as a simple Vingt 8 illusion
When I met Kari I explained that I would actually like a PR on the watch as it's a manual wind. He then had a picture on the CAD of one he was designing for another client and I said that's what I want. It added another CHF 8000 to the bill. The guilloche...
Thank you for sharing your experience ...
It’s fascinating to hear about your journey with Kari to produce this beautiful watch. Personally I think you made a great choice on the dial colour and finish.
A few :)
Hi All A few of mine that stick out Poljot alarm - great blue dial & the wriggly alarm hand with the red tip - very cool for me Seiko Urushi - this one is definitely all about the dial Finally my Oris pointer date - just for the range of textures & overal...
Oris dial ...
The shots of your Oris dial are superb. Was the dial the main reason for your decision to own this watch ?
Thanks :) definitely contributed, that and pointer date
Though, as it's over 20 years ago - my recall is a little hazy Still enjoy wearing it. Cheers JML
In my modest opinion,
This one should have a glossy dial and the Submariner a matte one! But I can buy both nonetheless! Amazing watches this week (well, as always) !!! ...
I was hoping to see someone showing a Tudor dial ...
The design works so well on this watch. The hands look very good against the dial. Nice shot !
My small Cartier collection...
...nicely exemplifies different styles of traditional dial-making: Enamel, guilloche and engine-turned. It was not the only but a significant part of why I bought them. Adore each of them: More generally, I have penchant for simple two-handers. Think it i...
Hello th.gr.ga and welcome to WS this week end. How not to fell in love with these beautiful dials? I specially love your Santos though it is not to say that any of your Cartier timepieces...
... would make me very happy. Of course I love your Reverso. I own a similar model and black dial but with the standard set of hands of the regular series. It is a wonderful timepiece indeed. Hagwe! Abel
You are most kind Abel!
The Dumont was my first and like you I was deeply drawn to the design, which is truly timeless. Our resudent Geo and his platinum salmon version was very much to blame. The other two followed as I fell deeper into the Cartier rabbit hole. The TTR1931 - in...
My big pleasure th.gr.ga! Your beautiful watches well deserve the praise. I was very impressed too with Geo´s platinum/salmon version. These are very beautiful and timeless designs agree!
The other two Cartiers very classic and classy of course. The TTR 1931 dials are so clean and classic for sure. I own both the black dial and the Rouge. They are very charming timepieces. I wish you´ll keep loving and enjoying them so much. Great collecti...
I believe after a long time.....
Not clear.... ah ...too close The dial of a HMC The dial of a bigger HMC I tried.... This pic of my VH is my fav - credit Tom Chng HAGWE! ...
That's how i got some of them...
Drooled over it and suddenly no one wanted them back hahaha (just realised..side note; all were drool acquired pre-covid)
Pfffff almost can’t get better than this .
Such a gorgeous collection of amazing watches and dials . Who doesn’t love the bunny sutra 🤗
My favourite watches and dials
Hi all, First is my Chopard LUC Sport 2000 that IMHO is a watch that punches well above it's price point both for its beautiful blue guilloche dial and its in house movement visible through the case back. I feel very lucky to of been able find one of thes...
Interesting dials ...
I particularly feel that the Speedmaster dial is an impressive piece of design.
Fabulous selection of dials ! ...
Each one a dream for any collection. The Patek Phillipe dial is beautiful. Which one is your current favourite ?
Thank you Captain.
"Current" is the operative word here. Impossible to say as I like them all and vacillate between these and others. Admittedly I am so fickle at times. HAGWE
The pool table? Yup! Leopard print is popular . . .
. . . with interior designers. With serious players: not so much. Makes it difficult to perform bank and kick shots. But it looks cool, gotta admit that . . .
A bit late - hope not too late.. Hmhh.. Let me see, how to play..
Here my humble chip-ins: Geophysic Universal Time - charme & utility. MIH - just the essentials, but including a Chrono; Unobtrusive, pure yet really cool.. JLC Master Moon - still a classic. JLC Polaris Geographic - a multi-purpose travel companion; ...
Thx for the nice comments !.. As I always use to say: coming from you is really special for me !
And BTW, you have so many killing pieces, I’m pretty sure I would need multiple lives. Best my dear friend and greetings to the family, hs.
Tremendous selection of dials HS ...
The Rolex GMT 6542 has beautiful patina and your Habring is a cool independent watch. Thank you for sharing your watches with us on Wristscan.
What a collection my dear friend HS!! You make it very hard job to choose just one watch or one shot. Breguet, Habring, GMT 6542... wow! Breathtaking!
You share some stunning dials here for sure! And a unique static shot of your MIH! Always a big pleasure to view your collection and shots! Cheers! Abel
Thx a lot for your nice words and your kind looking !
And yes, I appreciate the MIH, unobtrusive, pure
Always my pleasure dear friend!! I know your MIH has an...
... special place in your heart! I wish you’ll keep loving and enjoying it and your beautiful collection so much dear HS!! Best! Abel
BlancpaiN opaline dial
I love the way the dial, hands and numerals reflect the light. Cazalea ...
The light reflects on the dial, the hands and numerals come alive ...
Good looking watch Mike. Hope your party went well.
Beautiful selection dear Toni!! Great watches and very elegant outfits as usual dear friend. Not easy to pick just one shot/watch but I love your GMT on snow shot.
Have a nice and safe week ahead my dear friend. Cheers! Abel
You are welcome dear Tony! You are too kind. It is also my pleasure to view and read your entries and hearing from you. Everything well here, trying to be safe. I wish you and your beloved ones...
... are doing well too. Stay safe my friend! Have a nice week ahead! Abel
Stationary but not Static
Enamel + Glass + Chrome + Sunlight=Dust (static means even more dust and dust means a photographer becomes neurotic) ...
That’s a great Omega ...
I was wondering if someone would show this one. It looks so cool.
More entries
Frosted dial Multi-layer and Frosted dial with engraved numerals and logo Free-hand painted porcelain dial ...
Mind blowing dial quality !
Hi MJ, Frosted dials are a particular favourite of mine and you are showing us two of the best out there. Incredible quality of craftsmanship. Thank you for joining us for Wristscan.
Thanks Captain!
I love frosted dials very much myself. It’s also a really big difference between traditional made by hand vs sand blasted methods. The former method produces such a rich and unique texture.
You just summed up my thoughts on the differences..,
The traditional method shows the best finish.
Let’s see...
As I am on holidays a late entry but I suppose there might be some shots on my phone... Me predating the green trend by 6 years or so with the GS SBGX097 😂 The SBGH035 - there are many appealing elements with this one but the dial is certainly one of the ...
Never late KM ! ...
We’re just getting started ! LOL ! The VC 1972 dial is definitely a reason to pull the trigger on this one as is the brushed dial on your Omega Railmaster. Have a great holiday. Best regards The Captain
Stunning shots as usual dear friend KM. And spectacular dials ... and straps combos as usual! I specially love your shot of your GS Amagnetic in full red ! Great shot!
Enjoy your holidays my dear friend! Cheers! Abel
Superb dials and shots ! ...
The GoS is a incredible watch with the Damascus steel and special finish.
I'll give it a try!
With both watches "the face" of the watch was what made me pull the trigger. ...
I can see why the dials charmed you ..
The UJ dial is beautifully finished as is the Lange. Thank you for sharing them with us on Wristscan.
This is a Chinese Carrousel
Made by a company called Sugess, they claim that the movement is made by Seagull, I liked the design and as the price was very reasonable I allowed myself to open the case and play a little with e dial and movement ...
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