A weakness for vintage chronographs, esp those with 2 subdials

Oct 15, 2020,22:25 PM
 

I don’t have many chronographs in my collection, but those I have are mainly manual-wound, and vintage. I’m fond of the two-subdial layout, it just seems better balanced to me.

(And Abel, you have an amazingly diverse collection of Chronos!)

















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Wrist Scan for Friday 16th is Open Now! : Time for Chronographs!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 15th, 2020-20:32
Hello dear Friends! As announced last Wednesday I have the pleasure to be your host this week end and our Theme invites to share your favorite chronographs. Since my beginnings as a watch collector I felt fascinated by chronographs. I found and still find...  

Great theme and even greater watches, my dear Abel!

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 15th, 2020-21:01
May I join to the party? Only with one contender, but to rule them all... Yours, Adam ...  

You are very welcome to play dear Adam!! With this...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 15th, 2020-21:15
... awesome Moser chrono sporting such a stunning dial you are the first participant this week end and I thank you so much for sharing this beauty and also for your kind compliments. Have a nice week end my friend! Cheers! Abel

Game set match my friend 😳

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 16th, 2020-01:26
Such a amazing and great Moser 🤗

Spot on!

 
 By: @lberti : October 16th, 2020-06:39
Fantastic watch!

This one...

 
 By: S F : October 16th, 2020-23:37
steamrolls....a piece thats in my list. Cheers!

Very cool 😎 ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:17
Any chance of a movement shot 🙏

Of course!

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 17th, 2020-05:22
...  

That’s the money shot 😉 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2020-08:48

IMO You are a winner with your Mare Nostrum and your H. Moser, I like them both

 
 By: PoyFR : October 18th, 2020-05:41
But I am not much into Chronograph even if some are irresistible like those 2 HAGS ;-)

A weakness for vintage chronographs, esp those with 2 subdials

 
 By: NT931 : October 15th, 2020-22:25
I don’t have many chronographs in my collection, but those I have are mainly manual-wound, and vintage. I’m fond of the two-subdial layout, it just seems better balanced to me. (And Abel, you have an amazingly diverse collection of Chronos!) ...  

Great submission NT931 !! Three superb chronos...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-05:31
... you share wiih us. Agree that two sub dial configuration makes for a cleaner and more balanced layout of dial. Thank you for your kind comments about my collection!! Hagwe! Abel

Vintage crono heaven !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:20
Love the stingray strap on your Zenith👍

These are superbly balanced indeed 👌🏻👍🏻

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:09
The Zenith being so perfect on that strap 👌🏻

Oh, some gorgeous chronographs there!

 
 By: 中野れい : October 15th, 2020-22:43
Love your pictures 👍

Thanks a lot Rei! I wish you will participate with ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:35
... some shots! Hagwe! Abel

Killer selection, Dexter. Here is mine.

 
 By: amanico : October 15th, 2020-23:05
...  

Some very attractive and gorgeous chrono,s my friend .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 16th, 2020-01:27
That Breguet 😍

Thank you, R. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2020-14:43

Ouff, I agree I melt every time I see that breguet with the salmon dial [nt]

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 16th, 2020-15:21
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Pheww !.. What a line-up, my friend !.. That salmon dial Breguet is amazing..

 
 By: hs111 : October 16th, 2020-01:58
Although I’ve seen the 2nd input ( sterile dial), I didn’t recall the brand . - clean, almost austere face. Then the amazing Longines, the blue Montblanc - where to stop with my awes !? - Also really love that georgeous Lemania with that colorated dial ! ... 

I share your thought and feelings dear HS!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:36
Nicolas shared a breathtaking collection!! Cheers! Abel

Wow my dear Nicolas! I did well to get my pills near me!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-05:48
Not easy to choose only one piece here! You know I’m specially fond of the salmon dial Type XX but also the Patek, the Longines... you don’t make it easy my friend!! Thank you for sharing these beauties my dear friend!! Hagwe! Abrazos! Abel

Your breguet is simply beautiful 👍🏻.

 
 By: S F : October 16th, 2020-23:47
I would have loved to have the MB but my wrist just can't carry it.....

Good Chronograph selection...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:24
Lots to like amongst this selection Nicolas ... Longines looks very cool 😎

Thanks, Cpt. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 17th, 2020-03:40

Ha ha ha!! You are so kind! Nicolas show some...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-10:21
... exquisite pieces here! Hagwe dear Tony!!

:) [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-19:04

Excellent collection dear Nicolas!

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-10:40
Would you say this is the most frequent/popular complication in your collection? Best regards

These are really epic, Nico 👍🏻

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:10
Especially the ‘desert’ series 😊

Pfiou, just forget it!

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-05:48
I was trying to make a selection but it is too difficult to rank them. I'll just grab the Jardur and the Type XX Pt but you knew it already

Some heavy hitters!

 
 By: Arronax : October 16th, 2020-00:16
Looking forward to other entries. Here are a few from me, mostly from one of my friend with ample resources (!), the sinn is mine: ...  

Thank you for sharing this wonderful collection Arronax!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:39
Your Sinn is a superb pilots chrono indeed. Have a nice weekend ! Abel

Sinn looks very strong ! ..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:25
And contrasts with the elegant VC.

Zenith El Primero Rainbow

 
 By: aWtchslvr : October 16th, 2020-00:32
My first “real” watch and the only chronograph I have. ...  

chronoigraph diversity

 
 By: psfparis : October 16th, 2020-00:54
rare & double signed not rare 105012 clapton rare and uncommon ...  

Agreed! Really great pieces! [nt]

 
 By: BigAppleBill : October 18th, 2020-07:36

Hello Psfparis!! Candy for our eyes you share here!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:51
Some lovely timepieces from a golden era of chronographs you own. Thank you so much for sharing them here! Have a nice week end!! Abel

Hello Psfparis!! Candy for our eyes you share here!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:51
Some lovely timepieces from a golden era of chronographs you own. Thank you so much for sharing them here! Have a nice week end!! Abel

Hello Psfparis!! Candy for our eyes you share here!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:51
Some lovely timepieces from a golden era of chronographs you own. Thank you so much for sharing them here! Have a nice week end!! Abel

Top selection, Pierre. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2020-14:46

Great lineup ! ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:29
Speedmaster, Juvenal and your Rolex look so good.

A gorgeous chrono from a great brand you share with us...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:42
... aWtchslvr . Classic design and superb movement. Appreciate your participation and I wish you a nice weekend! Abel

Excellent choice! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2020-14:46

I haven’t seen this Zenith for some time...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:27
Looks good.

Your collection is amazing Sr Abel....

 
 By: Johnny. : October 16th, 2020-00:56
Below my one and only chrono in the office. Have a nice weekend, Johnny. ...  

Thank you so much my friend Johnny! Appreciate so much...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:53
... your kind compliments. Love your shot! You are in great company at your office with that Speedy!! Have safe flights and a great week end!! Cheers! Abel

Cool shot! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2020-14:47

Excellent photo...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:30
Of this iconic chronograph 👍

What a stimulating start-off, dear Abel !.. Thus, let me see how to play..

 
 By: hs111 : October 16th, 2020-01:45
Here some humble chip-ins: Breguet Type XX Retour-en Vol Chrono One of my dearest Vintages Habring2 - Doppel Felix with Rattrapente ( split-second) Balanced coolness, IMHO Jaeger Chrono with Valjoux On a visit in Paris Duomêtre à Chronographe - my top Chr...  

Thank you so much for your kind comments and participation ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:59
... dear friend HS!! I’m glad my opening shots serve as inspiration and let me say that your chrono collection is breathtaking!! The Habring Rattrapante, the Breguets, yhe JLC are to die for!! Without forgetting that lovely Jaeguer piece! I imagine how mu... 

Thx so much for your always so kind words !.. Glad you also liked the line-up.. HAGWE to you & yours and stay well & healthy in these crazy times !

 
 By: hs111 : October 16th, 2020-08:32
Best, hs PS: Also appreciate your chosen theme, seems really to stimulate people’s minds..

Always a big pleasure to view your exquisite collection dear HS!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-09:41
Yes, I felt that chronos would attract the participation of many friends here as it is a very beautiful and popular complication. Thank you for your good wishes and I also send mine to you wishing you and your beloved ones stay healthy and safe and that t... 

Always my big pleadure deae HS!! Agree that Habring makes...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-09:05
... superb watches! Enjoy your collection so much my dear friend!! Best! Abel

Hi hs ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:32
Great photos of your chronographs. Hope that you are keeping well.

Thx, dear Captain for the kind sentiment !.. And Yes, so far we all in the family are fine..

 
 By: hs111 : October 17th, 2020-08:33
The same to you with my best wishes for your weekend ! Best, hs

Another sweet collection dear HS!

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-10:42
All very cool pieces but that Habring2 split second ... I have not seen before! Well done landing that one! May I ask about the size and movement for this Habring2? Best regards

Thx for your kind looking !.. As per to the dimensions of the Doppel-Felix, ie.the one depicted (Chrono split second), ie..

 
 By: hs111 : October 18th, 2020-07:09
.. Rattrapente function (in- house Movement code A11R, with 101 service-relevant single parts). - The case is steel 316L, with 42mm, Sapphire with AR coating on front and also Saphire. Back-glass, power reserve is 48 hrs. I have to say, that the watch wea...  

Oh, many thanks my friend

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-08:48
A lot to like about this split second, besides the movement and the good size! Much appreciated 🙏

Such fantastic chronos!

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:13
Fantastic choice with the Habring2 and the Duometre is spot on, irrespective of the occasion 👍🏻

Ahlalala! What a line-up my dear friend

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-05:54
All superb, really

Great theme dear Abel .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 16th, 2020-02:02
Here a few of my chrono,s Wish you all a great weekend 🤗 ...  

Thank you for your participation and kind comments...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-07:34
Watchonthewrist! You share wonderful And awesome chronos with us! I wish you enjoy them so much! Hagwe! Abel

I love the variety of watches that you have posted...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-02:34
Each one is great in its own way. Hope that have a good weekend.

I’ll do my very best 😉 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-12:25

Wow, you shown us many very creative and elegant exeucuti9n of the chronograph!

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-10:45
Superb! Really my friend ! Best regards

Thanks for your kind comment my friend.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 17th, 2020-12:20
Wish you a great weekend 🤗

The FM is truly unique...

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:15
Is it a new addition? The Staudt and CvdK ones are really cool, too 👍🏻

Thanks my friend ,

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 17th, 2020-12:31
I got this FM a few months ago through a friend who sells a lot of FMs . You know I always had and have a soft spot for the brand and when i saw this one it was a no brainer for me . Still hope to find a beautiful Crazy Hours like yours . My old man bough... 

That is a mighty selection Subexplorer. If this is a competition, we have already lost!

 
 By: chippyfly : October 16th, 2020-02:07
I stopped buying chronographs a while ago because I really do not have much use for them now. Plus my repairer advised that they cost three times the cost of a time-only watch to service! Below one of my Ebels posing on a page from Michael Balfour's 1986 ...  

Hello Chippyfly!! Thank you so much for your kind ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-08:09
... comments on my opening shots and your participation. My shots only intend to invite all our friends to participate. I also have concerns about the cost of maintenance of my chronos but anyway I find them irresistible! You share some interesting and be... 

Stunning opening post from you Abel ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 16th, 2020-02:45
Just too many superb watches, but amongst them your Heuer looks great. I must find something to join your theme ;-)). Best regards The Captain

Thank you so much dear Captain!! Glad you like the ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-05:26
... opening shots I choose for the opening of the thread. I’m sure you’ll find some interesting pieces to share in your collection. Look forward to your entry!! Hagwe! Abel

Great theme Abel, chronos are popular among many collectors, so I'm sure we'll see lots of good entries from a variety of brands this weekend!

 
 By: FabR : October 16th, 2020-06:39
Since this is actually an easy choice for me (my only chrono is a Daytona, bought probably 10 years ago from my AD and regularly used ever since), let me play this week with a brief selection of pictures taken in Italy...It was actually nice to revisit th...  

Thank you so much for your comments and for

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-09:47
... sharing these beautiful shots taken in your great charming Country my dear friend Fabr! Agree with you that chronos is a popular complication and I look forward to many great entries through the week end. You say you only own one chrono but a great, c... 

My big pleasure and thank you for your greetings dear...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-11:18
... friend Fabr!! Hagwe!! Abel

👍👍🙏 [nt]

 
 By: FabR : October 16th, 2020-20:15

I love how much wrist time your Daytona has gotten, dear Fab!

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-10:47
This one is a keeper. Bets regards and stay healthy

Hi Fab ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2020-08:56
Looking good as ever ;-)) .., Hope that you are keeping well 🙏

I would like to participate with my first purchase and the most important one in my collection!

 
 By: @lberti : October 16th, 2020-06:43
Followed by a watch i had to let go (bought but never worn). ...  

🤗

 
 By: @lberti : October 16th, 2020-07:41
Thank You

Hello @lberti!! Welcome to the thread and thank you...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-09:49
... for sharing these beauties! No need to say I love Daytonas. All variations are so classic and beautiful. The Autavia you show is very interesting as I think it was an special edition sporting those charming colors on bezel and subdials. Have a nice we... 

Thank you dear Abel

 
 By: @lberti : October 16th, 2020-09:53
The Daytona shown marked an important point in my professional life, hence very important to me, although a bit flashy The Autavia was meant to be a Dubai watch and a dubai watch only , therefore it had to go unfortunately. I really liked at the beginning... 

A very special Daytona !

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-10:51
And more so to coincide with a life milestone 🙏 Wear it in the best of health!

I well understand dear Alberti. Its so good...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-11:26
... to own a watch that reminds us of an important achievement in life! Enjoy it so much!! Abel

This one is from a lad with whom I grew up in Rome.

 
 By: Mary Anny : October 16th, 2020-07:07
I remember well when his father bought it and, well, I didn't know what to say, it was not my kind of watch then. Last summer I could finally wear it for a while after so many years, such a wonderful watch, so full of life! As you can see from the signs o...  

Thank you so much for sharing this charming old...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-09:54
... work horse of a chrono Simone! Indeed it must have been a curious watch in its time but it is now a coveted piece of collection in our days. I own the present Heritage model which is an homage to this model and I like it so much though lacking the cha... 

Ah the Homeplate, my favourite too...

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-06:12
What a cool one! Congrats!

Love this one [nt]

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 18th, 2020-08:31

Dear Abel, thank you for hosting this week's Wristscan

 
 By: terbaboom : October 16th, 2020-09:51
here are 2 of my chronographs... they'll probably result in very different reactions from football fans ...  

Hello dear Terbaboom!! No problem here as I’m not...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-11:17
... a big football aficionado. Just enjoying the view of your great Tag Heuer chronos. An impressive view on the wrist with those red details. Thank you so much for sharing with us !! Have a nice weekend my friend! Cheers! Abel

What can you do when...

 
 By: Ludi : October 16th, 2020-12:16
... OP chronograph selection is nothing but outstanding. Wow !!!! I must confess I have a soft spot for the asymmetrical cases myself However, if I had to chose one and only in my collection, the Dodane type 21 would be the winner, no contest. Love at fir...  

Wonderful chronograph collection Ludi!! Thank you so much...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-18:22
... for sharing with us this beautiful examples. The asymmetrical Lemania superb and the Charming Dodane a true winner. Easy to understand your love for it. Nice shots to show their beauty. Have a nice weekend Ludi!! Cheers! Abel

Thank you

 
 By: Ludi : October 17th, 2020-01:50
Chrono day today toi, sporting this old - yet beloved - thing ...  

Charming Benrus Ludi!! You own a ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-09:14
... superb collection indeed. I wish you enjoy those beautiful watches so much!! Best! Abel

A stealthy chronograph...

 
 By: jporos : October 16th, 2020-14:06
30 minute counter through a window in the caseback, mono pusher seconds hand on the dial. Very clever, Mr Gerber! ...  

Too cool! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2020-15:41

Great entry Jporos!! A minimalistic design and an unusual...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-18:25
... and most probably unique place for the minutes counter Makes for a very cool and special chronograph. Thank you for sharing! Hagwe Abel

One of my all-time favorite chronographs

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 17th, 2020-10:33
One of all my all-time favorite watches for that matter!

Stealthy indeed 👍🏻

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:23
That’s what I do appreciate about the MiH 👌🏻👍🏻

Wow! Lots and lots of beautiful chronographs

 
 By: timerider : October 16th, 2020-15:07
in this thread. I will add a few for this special occasion. Best to all, Tim ...  

True!! 💪👏👏👏 [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-18:31

Indeed

 
 By: VinnieD : October 17th, 2020-03:39
Purists tend to own a nice chunk of the overall production of some limited editions!

But of course! [nt]

 
 By: timerider : October 17th, 2020-15:07

Hello Tim! Agree with you that we are viewing...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 16th, 2020-18:31
... lots of outstanding chronographs shared by our friends along this thread. And you are collaborating with a marvelous array of watches for our delight. Another Breguet Type XX Salmon !! Those Habrings! An exquisite JLC and Chopard and that cool Muhle a... 

Thank you all. I do have a constant craving

 
 By: timerider : October 17th, 2020-13:34
for these beauties. So cool. Tim

Love the COS ZM!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 17th, 2020-10:35
I hope to add a ZM to my collection (with some luck) next year😉

What a collection!

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:25
The COS ZM is truly superb 👌🏻👍🏻

Spectacular collection! [nt]

 
 By: BigAppleBill : October 18th, 2020-07:47

A pair of beautiful Habring watches ..,

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2020-09:01
Well played Tim 👍

Thanks Nicolas!! [nt]

 
 By: hmd4m : October 16th, 2020-15:44

Hello Hmd4d! Welcome to our WS session this week end!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-05:01
You share with us a wonderful collection of chronographs here! No reason to feel humbled with so many superb chronos including two Habrings, Zeniths, Speedy, etc. I’m sure you enjoy so much wearing any and all of them. Thank you so much for sharing with u... 

Thank you Abel! Huy [nt]

 
 By: hmd4m : October 18th, 2020-10:27

Seems to be Habring2 week 😊

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:27
Time I add a Habring2 chrono to the collection to complement the four non-chrono ones 👍🏻

Very cool!

 
 By: KMII : October 22nd, 2020-02:16
Thanks for the additional movement shot!

Grazi Mille, Cpt!!! [nt]

 
 By: hmd4m : October 18th, 2020-10:31

Here are a few ...

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 16th, 2020-15:39
...  

A beautiful collection honoring your nickname Chronometer!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-07:08
Zenith, Breguet and Glashutte three different ways of enjoying chronos! Hagwe! Abel

Wish I was a better photographer!!

 
 By: KonaJ : October 16th, 2020-16:11
...  

OMG!! Stunning chrono collection Jke67245!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-07:05
You got some awesome chronographs in that single shot. No doubt you must enjoy each of them so much admiring and wearing them on the wrist. Have a nice week end! Abel

Absolutely agree dear Fabr!! Awesome contributions from our ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-09:06
... friends this weekend!! Cheers!! Abel

late to the party

 
 By: donizetti : October 16th, 2020-22:26
some wonderful pieces here! I am adding my two Langes Best Andreas ...  

No late at all Andreas!! Wow ! Two Sublime grade...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-07:01
... chronos you share here!! Lange are not only gorgeous on the upper side but also have breathtaking movements visible in the back. Double pleasure! Thank you for sharing here. Hagwe! Abel

Two of each: rattrapante, foudroyante and retour en vol

 
 By: pongster : October 16th, 2020-23:19
But in only three watches ...  

Three impressive chronos here Pongster!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-06:49
All with interesting chrono complications which make them double interesting! Thank you for sharing. Hagwe! Abel

Ty sir.

 
 By: pongster : October 17th, 2020-08:35
Been looking for one with all three.

You know of such a chronograph?

 
 By: pongster : October 17th, 2020-09:53
Flyback, split second and jumping second - all in one?

Bravo dear Abel...

 
 By: S F : October 16th, 2020-23:30
what a collection! The Longines really pops!! I will join with a couple.... 🥂 ...  

Thank you so much for your kind compliments on my collection dear S F!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-06:47
You share two superb chronos and thank you so much for your participation! Have a nice and safe week end my friend! Abel

Definitely a theme for me, Abel 😊

 
 By: KMII : October 16th, 2020-23:43
Here are a few: P15: SRQ019: SDAA001: LUC Chrono One: Mille Miglia 2014 Race Edition: Great theme and wishing everyone a fantastic weekend 👍🏻 ...  

Glad you are enjoying the Theme dear friend KM and I see...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-05:31
... why you say that this is a theme for you. It surely shows you ate a chrono aficionado! Nice shots as usual. But wait... do you were that Seiko reversed? Have a nice weekend my dear friend! Abel

That’s amaizing!! And unique! Thank you so much for...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-11:28
... the explanation dear KM!! Cheers! Abel

Your Chopard Chrono One on the anchor

 
 By: timerider : October 17th, 2020-13:43
Background is epic IMHO. A real beauty. Tim

From the forgotten islands, my Sinn 158

 
 By: brauner : October 17th, 2020-02:15
before my flight back in the evening. ...  

Beautiful shots as usual dear Brauner! Exotic ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-05:27
... places as background for beautiful watches like this Sinn chrono. Thank you for sharing my friend! Hagwe!! Abel

🙏🙏🥂🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-09:01

A fantastic location, as always 👏🏻

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:29
And the Sinn is superb 👌🏻

One per decade...

 
 By: VinnieD : October 17th, 2020-03:37
Chronographs represent a very important complication. Many youngsters are rightly fascinated by the ability to measure time and interact with the watch movement. One of my first watches reflected that, when I was around 10 years old: Swatch Black Friday (...  

Thnak you for your contribution Vinnie!! Agree with you...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-05:25
...that chronographs represent an interesting complication. Interesting to view each of your nice chronos represent a decade in your life and that you ate already planning your fourth decade with flying colors! Thank you for sharing!! Hagwe! Abel

Thank you - this is why I chose it, thinking very long term about its classic appeal

 
 By: VinnieD : October 18th, 2020-02:10
however, I forgot to take the legibility of the dial into account. I will need to search for blued hands at some point as the dial is quite monochromatic. AP does not really distribute their spare parts widely to say the least

My small contribution 👍

 
 By: FRAMII : October 17th, 2020-04:02
The last one being my favorite 😂 Fram ...  

Great Contribution Fram!! Thank you!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-05:18
I can well understand why your last is your favorite. Though any of your other chronos would make a happy man too!! 😉 Beautiful chronos you share with us ! Hagwe! Abel

Last one for me too. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 17th, 2020-10:11

Very cool!

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:32
And the first ones you don’t show that often 👍🏻

Every second counts ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-07:14
Hello dear Abel and friends ! I hope that everyone is having a great weekend and enjoying WristScan even in these difficult times. Speedmaster 321 on the flight deck ;-)) It’s all in the timing... Chronograph heavyweight ... Have a great weekend friends !...  

Hello dear Captain!! Three stunning chronos you choose to play...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-07:21
... this week end. I imagine you took first shot at the cockpit while landing the new Ed White 321 version just arrived at your collection. Big congrats!! The Daytona and the Patek two superb chronos that surely are a joy to view on your wrist. Thank you ... 

Thank you Abel ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-07:30
I had to take the long way round the moon to enjoy the sling shot ;-)) ... have a great weekend !

Ha ha ha! I can well imagine that! You have all the time now...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-08:06
... to fully enjoy it. You deserve it! Cheers my dear friend!

Thank you 🙏 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-10:15

Hi KMII 👋...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2020-12:26
Thank you and I hope that your weekend is going well.

Great theme with stunning pieces! Here’s mine:

 
 By: Mach : October 17th, 2020-07:15
HAGWE! Mark ...  

Hello Mark!! You add five more stunning chronos...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-07:30
... to this awesome thread all participants are assembling this week end. Four great pilots chronos and a car racing/astronauts you share here. Keep loving and enjoying so much!! Hagwe! Abel

Wow -- so many fantastic chronographs!

 
 By: Moana43 : October 17th, 2020-07:31
I can see that I will need to go through this thread several more times to absorb all of these wonderful pieces! Congrats, gentlemen! I love chronographs -- here are a few of mine: ...  

Some stunning pieces you add to this awesome thread Moana!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-08:08
That gold Speedy is really something!! And that Breitling... dial is wood?? All great chronographs! Guess our judges will have a hard job this weekend!! Hagwe! Abel

Thanks so much, Abel!

 
 By: Moana43 : October 17th, 2020-08:31
Yes -- the Breitling dial is burl elm. ;-)

My big pleasure Moana. Thank you for the clarification. An ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-08:56
... awesome dial it is!! Enjoy those wonderful watches so much!! Cheers! Abel

Wow !.. What a great conundrum of fine Chronos, very enjoyable line-up I trust.. :))

 
 By: hs111 : October 17th, 2020-08:40
Continue to wear them in the Best of your health ! Best, hs

Thanks, Nico.

 
 By: Moana43 : October 17th, 2020-12:20
Glad you like the Zenith. I had been considering getting the steel version -- but, when I saw the version with the RG bezel, that was it for me!

Much appreciated! [nt]

 
 By: Moana43 : October 19th, 2020-05:43

something colorful as my entry

 
 By: penfriend : October 17th, 2020-09:04
...  

Superb Penfriend!! A sublime chrono you share. Thank you!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-09:08
Love the straps combo! Have a nice weekend! Abel

That’s a great piece!

 
 By: KMII : October 17th, 2020-11:34
With the epic 13.21 👌🏻

Such a beautiful watch

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 17th, 2020-13:50
I was lucky to handle one for a few minutes. You made a wise choice!

Fantastic Chronographs you have shown us here, dear Abel!

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-10:18
I share your madness for chronographs and it is the most popular complication in my collection. Please allow me to share the following 4 variation of execution of the chronographs that I love! 1) A two register chronograph - Omega with Cal 33.3 from the 1... 

Hello dear Seeks! You are very welcome to participate!!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-11:38
... I know you are a big chrono aficionado and I’m happy to see what you will share today. By some reason I can’t visualize your shots. Will you please check or post again? Looking forward to your shots! Best cordial regards Abel

Hi Abel ! Ah let me try again here

 
 By: Seeks : October 17th, 2020-12:41
Many thanks ! ...  

Hard to say which I prefer the most

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 17th, 2020-13:52
The vintage Omega is gorgeous, love the Cartier, and have always been fond of the Alaska project piece.

many thanks for kind words my friend!

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-06:24
Best regards and stay healthy

oh yes! i remember your preferred list of (future) watches from your many sharings.

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-06:23
Many thanks for kind words my friend. Best regards and stay healthy

It was very worth trying again dear Seeks! Always a big pleasure to view your stunning photography and watches...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-18:59
... First shot, vintage Omega. Lovely example. This is something I would love to have in my collection. Blue dial Daytona, Alaska project... Grail watches. The Cartier chrono, sublime. The couple of JLC chronos superb. Superb shots as usual! Thank you for... 

My pleasure to share dear Abel!

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-06:22
Thank you for very kind words and may we see more cool chronographs in the future! Best regards and stay healthy

Outstanding collection! [nt]

 
 By: BigAppleBill : October 18th, 2020-07:56

Many thanks for kind words!

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-08:52
Bets regards

Dear Abel, I have 5 “chronographs” to share with you today

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 17th, 2020-13:15
First my pusherless chronograph from the wonderful husband and wife team in Austria A chronograph only watch? Is it a watch if it doesn’t tell time? I suppose we should just call it a wrist chronograph. Anyway... Next an issued tool to the West German Bun...  

Thanks Nico

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 17th, 2020-16:09
Your collection is even more so. Just love that Lemania Monopusher of yours.

Hello dear Brandon! You share four great and very interesting chronos here...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-18:50
The Habring, seems very popular here judging from the number of watches shown in this same thread. Regret to say I never had the chance to view in the metal but considering the reputation and the esthetics I will try to view one of them in my future trips... 

wow! you shown us many cool chronographs !

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-06:28
And that Leonidas... seldom seem around here. how cool is that one! Best regards and stay healthy

Wow, Abel some cool stuff, let me have ago....

 
 By: Tim Jackson : October 17th, 2020-15:44
HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim ...  

Love the AS, joyful even in black!👍[nt]

 
 By: FabR : October 17th, 2020-17:51
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Hello Tim! Thank you so much for adding more cool watches to this thread! A Siberstein, another Habring to add fuel to my desire of viewing this brand in the metal...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 17th, 2020-19:03
... and a minimalist and unique MIH makes for an awesome collection. I specially like the Habring wrist shot with the Golden Gate in the background! Hagwe my friend! Abel

I’ll contribute a trio.

 
 By: BigAppleBill : October 17th, 2020-17:32
...  

Sweet Carrera! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 17th, 2020-23:50

Only one chronograph in my collection, Abel . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 17th, 2020-18:26
. . . but, as the Brits would say, it suffices. ;-) ...  

There are a few Speedies I'd like to have . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 17th, 2020-19:55
. . . starting with a -74 stepped dial, Abel, but only under the right circumstances. I'm still concentrating on Omega chronometers.

That’s a grest Speedy to have dear Art!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-08:20
... and I can well understand you: we collectors have to follow certain priorities when assembling our collections. Have a nice Sunday my dear friend and receive my big hug! Best! Abel

Sweet Flightmaster dear Art !

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-06:32
I agree with the Brits! Best regards

Love the vintage look of that one [nt]

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 18th, 2020-08:37

+1. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 18th, 2020-09:18

Thank you so much dear friend Ahoi for your...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-08:17
... participation and for your kind compliments on my chronos. The Breitling A2 is a wonderful Pilots chrono indeed. I’m sure you enjoy it so much. Other interesting chronos you share here . I specially love the Breitling AVI ! That’s a timeless design. H... 

Absolutely!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-09:05

Mind if I join :) .. HAGWE Everyone :)

 
 By: templetowers : October 18th, 2020-02:06
...  

Hello Templetowers! Wonderful array of chronos you share...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-08:14
Not essy to choose just one... but specially like the Vintage no name chrono . Lovely and charming piece!! I also loved that Morgan three wheler in the background!! Thank you for sharing so many beauties!! Hagwe!! Abel

Hi Bobbe!! Welcome to our WS edition...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-08:09
... with your classic Zenith chrono. One of my favorite models From Zenith with its signature different colored sub dials and that prestigious El Primero movement. Great shots of its movement you share!! Hagwe! Abel

My pleasure Bobbe!! I’m happy to know you enjoy...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-09:01
... playing here! Best! Abel

Swatch skin chrono

 
 By: jml_watches : October 18th, 2020-04:15
Hi My only chronograph - not even sure when I got this! Doesn't get worn very often - but it's a great size & nice & thin. Really like the translucent case too. Cheers JML ...  

Thank you for your contribution dear JML!! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-07:53
Interesting design for your only chrono! It surely deserves more wrist time!! Hagwe! Abel

Cheers

 
 By: jml_watches : October 18th, 2020-10:44
Definitely - just tend to pick others when I choose one of my Swatches.

Keep trucking and time your truckin

 
 By: Tegis : October 18th, 2020-04:42
...  

Hello Tegis!! You’ll never be late trucking with...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-07:51
... that gorgeous Chopard chrono!! Keep enjoying it so much!! Cheers! Abel

Sorry for being late to the party...

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-05:39
...  

Never too late to participate dear Mike H! And for enjoying such...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-05:50
... a marvelous collection of chronos! Breathtaking!! Thank you for joining!! Hagwe! Abel

Dear Mike, so many superb watches you showed

 
 By: Seeks : October 18th, 2020-06:30
VC, PP and Rolex - well covered! That salmon dial. Superb. It is the 47101 in platinum ? Best regards and stay healthy

Yep it is

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-06:35
Keep well, stay safe too

Great watches Mike 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2020-09:10

WTH!

 
 By: Mary Anny : October 18th, 2020-09:11
Sorry! Too much for me!

Yes Nico I had...

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-09:52
All these chronos are manual wound (except the 16520) so you know the story... (just like for driving I used to prefer manual gear, but that was before 😢...)

What an array of nice chronos Abel

 
 By: Mike H : October 18th, 2020-05:45
Your 6238 is simply stunning, I am fan

Thank you so much dear Mike H for your kind compliments!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2020-05:52
That old chrono is one of my favorites too! So charming! Thank you!! Cheers! Abel

Fun stuff. If I didn't consciously hold back, I'd end up with far more chronographs (although not as many as OP).

 
 By: Rosneathian : November 4th, 2020-13:01
The ones above are all fantastic, and each one has something to commend it. My own chrono sub-collection includes the two below. Sorry, these are stock photos as I haven't got round to taking decent live shots of them yet. Keep them coming... ...  

Hello Age of Surfaces!! Thank you for sharing with us...

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 5th, 2020-04:29
... your two superb chronos. Both lovely. Chronographs are a very interesting complication indeed. You are very welcome to participate in our Forums and share with us your collection and pictures. Sorry for my delayed answer but our week end contest ended...