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A stunning diving watch collection, my friend. At the exception of the GMT...
Sep 18, 2014,10:39 AM
But I would not blame you for that!
Best,
Nicolas
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Wristscan - starting 18th September: Your favourite watch metal?
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 18th, 2014-07:32
What is your favourite watch metal? Originally, it was suggested by Art that the theme should be your favourite "precious" metal. However, given i typically inhabit a forum where prices of steel regularly fetch far more than platinum or gold, I feel justi...
Now that is indeed fist of steel
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 18th, 2014-08:20
;) Great theme! Great box you have dear Joe box of class friendship and family affairs Yours sincerely D ...
STEEL for me too.....
By: DivingT : September 18th, 2014-09:05
I do have 1 gold Roamer Incabloc watch (grandfathers) and a gold Waltham pocket watch (great grandfathers), but apart from that, there all stainless steel.... Cheers Tony ...
Titanium or Steel ...
By: nilomis : September 18th, 2014-09:22
Team, Never had and I don't plan to have any precious metal cased watch. Don't ask me why but, I assume that I don't trust the hardness of gold or platinum. Let's start with titanium. My Speedmaster Solar Impulse. Had one, flipped, got another. This one i...
Love the Speedmaster Solar GMT...
By: DivingT : September 18th, 2014-09:26
I toyed for a long time over one, trying one on every time I saw one in a AD. Ultimately, I just didn't quite suit me, no matter how much loved it. Looks very cool. Cheers Tony
The obscure and trivial . . .
By: Dr No : September 19th, 2014-15:29
. . . can lead to the material and meaningful. And, if not, at least it's entertaining ;-) . . .
That's life ....
By: nilomis : September 19th, 2014-15:50
Trivial and obscure. Cheers, Nilo
Oh no ....
By: nilomis : September 18th, 2014-13:15
This is a special model of pocket Chronograph that cannot operate on non tropical places. Cheers, Nilo Note: is not mine. Belongs to a dear friend.
Stainless Steel
By: anaesdoc : September 18th, 2014-10:26
Hi Baron, I feel the steel fraction will be a strong one this week. I am part of them: Steel is the most versatile metal for me. It is unobtrusive (no bling effect). It is scratch-resistant. It has a clean, "technical" radiation. For more festive events I...
Great trio! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 18th, 2014-11:29
A lot of Rolex and Omega this weekend....! :) HAGWE Blomman
that sub is wonderful
By: donizetti : September 19th, 2014-12:51
and the rest are beautiful as well! Best wishes (in-country..) Andreas
The downside of wearing precious metal . . .
By: Dr No : September 19th, 2014-14:11
. . . is having to be extremely careful pulling the balls out . . . . . . of a pool table, and conversely, the best reason to have . . . . . . a gold-filled Omega. :-) ...
LOL! [nt]
By: amanico : September 19th, 2014-14:23
Did I get you right, Art ...
By: anaesdoc : September 20th, 2014-04:52
that wearing your lovely vintage gold-filled Omega gives you an excuse to let your friends do the "ball-pulling"? These dark dials have something special. Until now all my vintage Omega dials are light, but who knows about the future? My preference with t...
Great idea, anaesdoc! . . .
By: Dr No : September 20th, 2014-13:46
. . . but, at least in my pool hall, using a gold watch as an excuse to not fulfill the usual courtesies would cause raised eyebrows and howls of laughter. "You can't set up the balls why ?" :-)
Thanks Richard!
By: anaesdoc : September 20th, 2014-04:44
The steel version has gradually become my daily wearer, the YG one my choice for special occasions. Kind regards anaesdoc
Beautiful doom! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 18th, 2014-11:24
Great topic, Baron! :) Guess that there will be a lot of steel this weekend.... HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Polished titanium Grade 5.
By: amanico : September 18th, 2014-11:38
It is not only the Watch, it is the look and the feel of the metal.... Just amazing. ...
Agree on that.. Rarely seen here, but also not in AD's windows.. Also..
By: hs111 : September 19th, 2014-23:42
.. the look (and feel ) must be really quite something !.. To be honest, no brand/ model comes into my mind quickly (??) - GP ? -- where are you , our Nordic friend ? Maybe the rareness of the metal, or manufacturing process, Hmmm.. Interesting observatio...
Yes, well...we understand
By: -RWK- : September 19th, 2014-22:11
Your adversion to silver colored metals ;-) Sweet watch Nicolas! Best, -- Richard.
titanium is wonderful
By: cj.cooper : September 20th, 2014-03:55
haven't seen much polished titanium... Very nice. I love nitrided titanium too - ...
For me it all depends.......
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 18th, 2014-11:38
Modern watches, I think PL is my favorite. Like a hidden treasure, it is all out in the open but no one knows... Dress watches, my choice is PG/RG. The elegant touch... But most useful and the one I prefer in sports watches is Steel! HAGWE Blomman ...
Thank you, Baron!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 19th, 2014-01:57
Yes, difficult to exclude any of the metals.... Best Blomman
Thank you, HS!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 19th, 2014-01:58
Each metal has its own purpose! ;) Best, my friend Blomman
what a great trio
By: donizetti : September 19th, 2014-12:58
and I cannot faut your reasoning with regards to the metal! Best Andreas
Thank you, Andreas!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 19th, 2014-13:53
Each metal has their own situation.... :) Best Blomman
I'm Roseman
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 18th, 2014-12:04
;) Rose gold pair with black dial....since 1982 :) Yours D ...
Wifes choice
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 18th, 2014-15:39
she knows me well but nada about horology ;) Yours D
I'm Spartacus
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 19th, 2014-00:46
Rose and black have a very special allure. Indeed.
Author said that they are ...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 20th, 2014-00:04
donkeys :) but to me the look like goat :) It looks like it's in the eye of beholder Thank you for kind words friend
Ti is my favorite
By: William M aka Mr.Lume : September 18th, 2014-12:13
Love the warm,rich look Ti closely by Bronze :-o Poor mans Bronzo- Benarus Morray or BMo ...
Very nice TI!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 18th, 2014-14:54
And great strap collection as well! :) HAGWE Blomman
Thank You blomman.
By: William M aka Mr.Lume : September 18th, 2014-16:06
That's only 5 - 6 of the retarded amount I have..I'm a strap whore :-)
Funny that you mentioned the appearance . . .
By: Dr No : September 19th, 2014-14:30
. . . of titanium, William. I've long felt that brushed titanium has a warmer appearance . . . [image credit: Tony A] . . . than steel, and good to know I'm not alone. Cordially, Art ...
Real Steel !
By: flamenco : September 18th, 2014-12:17
Definitely steel. Versatile , discrete , durable , bang for buck ... What is not to like :) [URL=] [/URL] [URL=] [/URL] One of my current Favorite. And on my wrist the entire week ;) ...
Looks great on your wrist!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 18th, 2014-14:55
What size is this one? Looks perfect on your wrist! :) HAGWE Blomman
This is the
By: flamenco : September 18th, 2014-20:39
smaller 40mm version. Have a thing for dressy (wearable) tool watches ! It does sit on my wrist very comfortably, and brings a huge smile every time ;) Thanks !
Steel. I have all the other metals but the choice
By: timerider : September 18th, 2014-12:18
for overall wear, gravity and durability are concerned, it must be steel for me. Here is my latest, a watch you may have read about and yes, it is number 1. Damascus Steel to be most specific! Great theme again. Best to all, Tim ...
Favourite Metal
By: crown comfort : September 19th, 2014-00:19
I think many before came to the conclusion that Steel is the most versatile, most practical metal for a watch and especially with sportier watches there is no alternative. Most of my watches in my collection are Steel, of course it also has its reason in ...
Very much the same reasons....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 19th, 2014-01:30
I love PL! Another beauty for your endless GP collection! :) HAGWE Blomman
STEEL for sure!...
By: MattS : September 19th, 2014-02:13
and here are a few FULL METAL combos... Some WS And a groupshot HAGWE! Matt ...
thanks Tony!
By: MattS : September 19th, 2014-09:09
Only last pic!?...just kidding... You have very nice divers as well my friend!!!... Best, Matt
Not all Steel is the same.
By: Ubik : September 19th, 2014-04:37
Nothing I like more than opening a watch and seeing "Staybrite" steel. ...
Kerpowww......
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 19th, 2014-05:48
I knew i should not have opened this one....as bad as Blomman
Well .. here some samples of my favs.. Mostly they are..
By: hs111 : September 19th, 2014-07:10
.. stainless steel, for every season & event, - just versatile plus chic, sometimes strong or classy I'm happy to share my little chips Two candies.. One as Chrono & one for more elegant events Sportive happy ss choice with 1675 A Piece for all seasons & ...
I like Platinum best
By: donizetti : September 19th, 2014-08:18
the lustre, the weight, the inconspicuousness. Like today! HAGWE Andreas ...
Platinum
By: el1125 : September 19th, 2014-14:57
For me, followed by gold. I find steel like air feeling nothing is on my wrist. I prefer heft on my wrist and precious metals.
I see what you mean - a lovely Lange watch!
By: anaesdoc : September 19th, 2014-10:14
If it were not for the price, I might fall for platinum as well ... sigh. This Lange of yours is an eyecatcher in whatever metal it may come. Best regards anaesdoc
Me too!
By: -RWK- : September 19th, 2014-22:07
Super piece donizetti! :-) Cheers, -- Richard.
Steel for me!
By: AlexSunrise : September 19th, 2014-10:36
This week being proudly represented by my cherished Chopard L.U.C. Great weekend to all, Alex Ps. Apologies for the tilted pic. This happens everytime I try to post from my mobile. :-S ...
Thanks for the tip, Hs!
By: AlexSunrise : September 22nd, 2014-07:57
I will put it into practice on the upcoming wrist scan thread. As for SS being my favorite metal, well, it just so happens to be my only metal right now :-)))). I have however, begun to develop a liking for colored gold, either pink or yellow, and enjoy w...
Platinum.
By: Tim Jackson : September 19th, 2014-11:00
rarity, stealth precious metal, killer frame for enamel. HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...
I so totally agree :)
By: donizetti : September 19th, 2014-12:49
beautiful, beautiful piece! HAGWE, Andreas
Stainless Steel is my favorite watch metal...
By: Subexplorer : September 19th, 2014-11:37
... it is a noble, versatil, all around material to make a watch both elegant and strong, suitable for a sport watch and for a high end elegant timepiece too. Not to say that I donĀ“t like gold or platinum in a watch, but most of my watches are made of sta...
nice
By: MattS : September 20th, 2014-00:32
Great GMT pic and watch. Matt
My favorite metal . . .
By: Dr No : September 19th, 2014-13:38
. . . is Led. :-) As metal pertains to watches: I'm with Damjan. Rose gold and black . . . . . . wrapped in steel works best for me. ...
If I should ever find another, Nico . . .
By: Dr No : September 19th, 2014-13:57
. . . it'll be yours. Yellow gold hands and markers on engraved black dials are rare enough; rose . . . practically impossible.
'Fish tacos with salsa . . .
By: Dr No : September 20th, 2014-15:55
. . . and an Omega on the side, please.' :-) On my way to visit family and friends this Saturday afternoon with the '56 SM Calendar on my wrist. Hope you're having a pleasant weekend as well, h!
I like your...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 20th, 2014-00:35
enchilada recipe ;) Yours D
steel for me too
By: jml_watches : September 19th, 2014-14:42
Hi Looking at watches I own - then it has to be steel Oris Alarm Poljot alarm Just a couple of shots - however, If I had the funds then if I really liked the watch I don't think I'd be that concerned - though sometimes think gold rather than pink/white go...
Pink Gold
By: foversta : September 19th, 2014-15:32
Warm, elegant, classy... Fx ...
Yum, all good!
By: Tim Jackson : September 19th, 2014-16:49
The Lange could only be improved with the Moonphase ;) that is a version I think is superb! Rose gold is my runner up to platinum! Cheers, Tim HAGWE, Cheers, Tim ...
Thanks Baron!
By: Tim Jackson : September 20th, 2014-11:42
It is one of my lesser worn pieces, although still a favorite in the box. The enamel dial is superb! Cheers, Tim
:) [nt]
By: amanico : September 20th, 2014-11:34
Pure gold
By: matthewking : September 19th, 2014-23:28
Yellow gold is my favorite metal for watches, either stand alone or in two-toned variations. A quick double trouble wrist shot taken with fellow Purist member - yellow gold and steel, just as Genta himself liked it :) ...
Nice theme Joe! My fav metal is RG!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : September 20th, 2014-05:01
For its warmth and charm. I only wear RG for office and evenings. Casual and leisure will always be white metals :) A wristie of my recent RG watch, my Lange Wongraph :) And a shot of my RG collection :) Would love to do a quick review of the differences ...
Really looking your review of...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 20th, 2014-06:27
" quick review of the differences in various RG hues" indeed no other case metal have suck range of colours Yours D
Platinum for me
By: TS1987 : September 20th, 2014-07:42
Nobody seems to know ANYTHING about this 1937 Longines "Coronation" or the calibre used. Even Longines will not respond to an email enquiry. Do you know anything about it? ...