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After a highly "sophisticated" week ...
Jan 20, 2012,05:52 AM
... 1 (plus) tourbillons ... 5 to 11 menu courses ... simple to vintage champagne ...
I feel a strong need for something really simple, which belongs to me for more than 30 years ...
and maybe a diet
HAGWE
Oliver
ps: more is coming - soon
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Geneva Time...
By: amanico : January 19th, 2012-07:23
Geneva Wrist Shot... Not of the day, but the watch is on my wrist! Best, Nicolas;...
Galore for Geneva
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 19th, 2012-11:10
how appropriate You have sunny days my friend? And if I'm not mistaken this is your year ...year of Dragon! I can only imagine how your collection will blossom Best Damjan
Doesn't matter what time...
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2012-13:05
The Pussy Galore is always stunning! Hope you had a great trip, my friend! Looking forward to see pics and read the reports... HAGWE Blomman
You're in Genéve...
By: =RWK= : January 19th, 2012-19:44
You should be wearing a Patek! ;-D Hope you are having fun my friend. Best, -- Richard.
All nice, all nice, my friend.
By: amanico : January 21st, 2012-07:54
A 3 days trip in Geneva is a somewhat psychedelic moment, with a lot of fun, friendship, and excellent time, detached from Reality. Best, Nicolas
My humble tribute to the Chinese New Year ...
By: nilomis : January 19th, 2012-07:52
The year of Dragon ... 1) Regular pic 2) BW Version 3) Stacked focus (see at the end) test 4) BW version Quick explanation about what is a "stacked focus" picture. Stacked focus is a process where we take many pictures, each one with a separate focus poin...
Awesome pictures Nilo
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 19th, 2012-11:03
but that's not news coming from you. What Camera Lens combo you use? And of course thank you for puting your Chinese Horo sign in Another Dragon ....you'll be surprised to know how many among PuristS are Dragons and that might bed good idea to put Chinese...
I was born on the year of Tiger ...
By: nilomis : January 19th, 2012-11:41
Damjan, First of all, thank you for your compliments. I use a Canon 5D MK II and, in those pics, I use a Canon 100mm f/2.8 L macro lens (my favorite). For post processing I use Apple Aperture running on a MacBook Pro (quad core, 8Gb). Cheers, Nilo Note: A...
Happy Chinese New Year, Nilo!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2012-13:08
Sharp pics of a sharp watch! So this is the "trick" to make deep focus... I have so much to learn..! HAGWE Blomman
Same to you Blomman and to all here ...
By: nilomis : January 19th, 2012-13:36
There are other ways to increase the DOF (Deep Of Field). One is to shoot with a small aperture (f/32 or so). Jocke is a master of this method. The stacking focus, on other hand, allows a precise control of what is in focus but requires that the object to...
super pictures
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-09:56
for once I like the color much better, with the intense red making the point about the year of the dragon better to me. Have a good weekend, Andreas
Thank you ...
By: nilomis : January 20th, 2012-10:12
I agree with your comments about the B&W pics. The B&W pics (that I love, in general) looks, after the resize to post, a little bit "washed" and, for sure, a "dragon" requires strong reg. In any case, I need to perfect the resize step before uploa...
No Romance this week....
By: Hororgasm : January 19th, 2012-12:58
Have a great weekend, and Chinese New Year. Best, Horo...
Howdy, nice to hear from you!
By: Hororgasm : January 20th, 2012-09:59
Thanks mate....Gong Xi Fa Chai btw, may the Dragon year bring you and family health and wealth. Best, Horo
But I see
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 20th, 2012-03:13
a true romance on your picture that will be consumed any time Happy Chinese New Year mate best Damjan
Thank you mate.
By: Hororgasm : January 20th, 2012-10:07
You have a blessed and wonderful weekend ahead too. Best, Horo
Über cool!
By: small-luxury-world : January 20th, 2012-11:40
Oliver
Thanks matey
By: Hororgasm : January 20th, 2012-16:32
Sad to have missed SIHH and you guys. Best, Horo
No romance?
By: AndrewD : January 22nd, 2012-19:00
I'd be interested to see the 'love child' of those two! Love the RM. A
HAGWE, Damjan!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2012-13:03
Interesting watch and background. May I ask what artist/painting is in the back? HAGWE, my friend Blomman
It is Gustav Klim
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 20th, 2012-03:19
my dear friend...picture is Death & Life The watch is inherited from my late grandfather watch is nothing special but have immense emotional value for me so the whole composition has deeper meaning that it can be seen at first Without trying to be pompous...
Absolutely !!!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 21st, 2012-23:34
but the one that would make it first on my fireplace mantle would be this year iteration .... Best my friend...
Just trying
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 23rd, 2012-16:01
to get another Masthead... You spoiled me dear Andrew Thank you for kind comment Best Damjan
Very nice watch Blomman.
By: grigo : January 19th, 2012-21:55
The problem is that you have so many JLC's I can't tell whether this is a new one. I have kind of lost track. Best regards, George
Thank you, George! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:02
No, not that many. This is an old one, long before I joined the PuristS… But if it would help you I can send you a list! Best Blomman
No, no… Not new!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:09
Hey Nicolas, Are you getting old?! This one you have seen before – an also in the metal! As for second… Best Blomman...
same to you!
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-09:59
I never cease to be amazed how many vintage JLC there are, and you seem to have them all.... Best, Andreas
Far from all…
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:10
But I am working on it, LOL! Best Blomman
ha ha, i have similar fortune coins too...
By: FanFrancisco : January 21st, 2012-05:18
... when i was got married, my late father passed me these silver coins at day before my wedding. Blomman, where did you get yours? stefan...
Downunder
By: AndrewD : January 19th, 2012-13:24
You got in before we were even awake, Damjan! And here's a restful nautical scene from down under (with a stacked theme for Nilo). Hope all of you celebrating the New Year of the Dragon have a great weekend. Andrew (the Dragon)...
Have great Dragon CNY Andrew
By: dreamer8 : January 19th, 2012-19:34
very nice pictures.May I ask where is the location ? HAGWE cheers,dreamer
Close to home ...
By: AndrewD : January 19th, 2012-20:01
Taken at the St. Kilda Marina, Melbourne. Just a short stroll from the Stokehouse and Donovan's; lunch followed by photography. Polarizing filter, but no post processing. DLux4. The problem is that I look at the photo and wonder what it would be like thro...
restful ...
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:01
... and the tick-tick of the dead seconds ... enviable!! HAGWE, Andreas
wrist shot of my latest aquisition from 1964
By: G99 : January 19th, 2012-13:39
something we dont see every day, a Junghans Chronometer. a particularly nice clean dial, great chronometer handwind movement, company long service presentation piece from 1964 and of course, a very good price static shot will be posted saturday as i'm mee...
thanks Andreas, it was a...
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-02:28
thanks Andreas, it was a lucky find and runs like a dream within a couple of seconds a day. best Graham
thanks Oliver and thanks for...
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-02:29
thanks Oliver and thanks for your offer of assistance even though i didnt need it. it was worth the effort contacting the seller. best G
nice catch, Graham...
By: FanFrancisco : January 21st, 2012-05:26
... btw, i just checked, as you born in 1964, you are most likely also in Year of Dragon. so your year is approaching very soon stefan
thanks Stefan, and yep your...
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-09:00
thanks Stefan, and yep your right. i'm a dragon and my sons a dragon. i just hope dragon years are good for dragons. best G
you know...
By: FanFrancisco : January 21st, 2012-09:14
... many dragons out there... my late father, my brother and my brother-in-law also born in year of dragon. you know, usually in Chinese culture society, they like to have babies born in year of dragon. stefan
Another 64?! Congrats!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:39
Very nice – soon you should have one of each watch ever made in 1964?! Best Blomman
yep, another '64. i have...
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-09:11
yep, another '64. i have a long way to go yet Blomman, there are many many major brands i dont yet have including IWC, PP and JLC. i have just aquired my first '64 Longines which is en route to me so thats one off the list. this one was a lucky find. best...
thanks my friend, but please...
By: G99 : January 22nd, 2012-02:35
thanks my friend, but please dont ask me such difficult questions i'm going to do a SOTC for my 10k post i think by which time i'll have a few more no doubt. i've got 2 still en route and 1 in the pipeline if the price is right. at a guess its about 35 be...
thanks Andrew, here's a...
By: G99 : January 23rd, 2012-01:36
thanks Andrew, here's a pic of the movement with its swan neck micro regulater. best G...
Great catch...
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : January 28th, 2012-13:46
.... my friend, and for sure, a Junghans not often seen. Best (Jung)Hans aka Year of the Monkey..
thanks mate. i have...
By: G99 : January 28th, 2012-13:52
thanks mate. i have my eye on another Junghans with different movement. its nice to diversify best year of the Dra G on...
372
By: Tony A.H : January 19th, 2012-16:24
on a COLD Day in Boston. good weekend everyone....
great ensemble
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:04
stay warm! Best, Andreas
I did it.
By: grigo : January 23rd, 2012-03:44
I placed an order for one of these beauties with my AD. Yours looks great with your jacket. Best regards, George
that's Awesome
By: Tony A.H : January 26th, 2012-07:35
Hope you'll have it very soon ;0))
Have great Dragon CNY to all Purists celebrating
By: dreamer8 : January 19th, 2012-19:40
May the Dragon year bring much Happiness, Success and Good Health to all and HAGWE. Cheers,dreamer This message has been edited by dreamer8 on 2012-01-19 19:42:30...
I wish you the same!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:16
Very cool pic of a super cool watch! Best Blomman
JLC DSA...
By: pplater : January 19th, 2012-19:55
J olly L ikeable C roat D amjan S tars A gain. All the best from the land Down Under! Cheers, pplater....
LC not JLC
By: AndrewD : January 19th, 2012-20:11
But still a nice copy. I am starting to see the charm in this, and you can really wear it with the dial 'upside down'. Appropriate I guess. Nice addition to the ding ding watches. A
New aquistion
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 20th, 2012-03:35
Handsome Thank you Ozujsko Travarica Janjetina Real Star Cheers D
a new talent!
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:08
Now please do for Remontoir d'Egalité avec Seconde Morte as an acronym ! HAGWE Andreas
Congrats, PP! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:17
Great addition to your stunning black memo collection! Best Blomman
Contrasts (Laurent Ferrier Galet Tourbillon)
By: Vinontre : January 20th, 2012-00:13
The very traditional Laurent Ferrier Galet with something quite new and modern... Very contrasting items, but somehow I think they quite compliment each other... Have a great weekend everyone! C...
oh wow.
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:10
yes they do. What a watch. Up there with the Patek 5078 and the Richard Lange PLM for me in the understated perfection league. Best Andreas
One of these..
By: fernando : January 20th, 2012-00:29
which one? Same shade of patina! This needs more wrist time. Have a happy CNY! Fernando...
Me too ...
By: p@trice : January 20th, 2012-03:46
...
Don't envy him ...
By: bimbeano : January 22nd, 2012-11:24
... he's evil ... he's got the nicest watches, the nicest lighting conditions, the nicest weather ... and i bet you a zillion dollars he's got the nicest women too Bim
Don't say anything ....
By: bimbeano : January 22nd, 2012-11:33
... can you show me some pics .... of the women off course !!!
I think you...
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:18
picked the right one! Happy CNY! Best Blomman
both are nice :-)
By: FanFrancisco : January 21st, 2012-05:28
... happy CNY ahead! stefan
Lovely. But you can't buy patina ...
By: AndrewD : January 23rd, 2012-19:35
... it has to be earned. Both look great, but one has more of an emotional connection with time for me. Just my opinion at the moment, as I do like the look of both. A
Happy Dragonous Year!
By: sanro : January 20th, 2012-00:38
Off for a week!!! I won't be taking this baby to Myanmar, though......
sharp dial!
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:15
HAGWE, Andreas
Me too
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 20th, 2012-03:27
and I lost one due to hesitating and the price was so gooood..arghhhh... well you learn as long as you live D
lovely shot
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:16
very stron case and dial on that GP. Best, Andreas
Honeymoon.....
By: aboen : January 20th, 2012-01:01
With my AP diver. HAGWE all....
Cool pic ...
By: nilomis : January 20th, 2012-05:15
I love pics taken with an unusual angle. Cheers
Happy Honeymoon, Drew! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:21
The black dial ROO Diver still haunts me… Best Blomman
My first vintage bug
By: E.S : January 20th, 2012-03:03
I would say Neo vintage, a long journey still Happy Chinese New Year for those who celebrates, cheers, ES...
Yes, Nico
By: E.S : January 20th, 2012-03:43
this has modern looks with vintage charm, the dial is so glossy but the patina, the dome glass make it irresistable IMO, but I have to learn a lot from you, consider 16660 matte or 1665 rail dial, but I think I love the charm of dome glass, best, Ed
sweet.
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-10:19
I want of these too ... someday. Best, Andreas
Thanks Andreas
By: E.S : January 20th, 2012-22:51
the hunt is always a pleasure, cheers, Ed
Congrats, ES!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:22
Looks very nice! Great strat! Best Blomman
Great photo that captures all ...
By: AndrewD : January 23rd, 2012-19:41
... the charm of the Submariner. Poolside as well? Perfect. Congratulations on this choice. Andrew
After a highly "sophisticated" week ...
By: small-luxury-world : January 20th, 2012-05:52
... 1 (plus) tourbillons ... 5 to 11 menu courses ... simple to vintage champagne ... I feel a strong need for something really simple, which belongs to me for more than 30 years ... and maybe a diet HAGWE Oliver ps: more is coming - soon...
"awesome" ...
By: small-luxury-world : January 21st, 2012-07:17
Indeed my friend it was awesome, but arduously and even when I stayed longer than before there wasn´t enough time to see all the watches and even more important to enjoy time with old & new friends ... Some PuristS or others I saw only without sp...
High calorie intake, Oliver
By: AndrewD : January 23rd, 2012-19:44
I can see why you wanted to be on a diet for a few days. But they all have their place. Great collage. Andrew
pam88 !!
By: ch_antonis : January 20th, 2012-08:15
...
I wish I was in the hammock today....
By: Andy : January 20th, 2012-08:37
but it's winter, raining, cold and windy.....so here is a pic of the GMT i'm wearing today in hotter summer days in the hammock last year : Hope everybody has a peaceful post SIHH weekend planning your purchases for the year..!! Andy....
I wish you where...
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:26
Because then it would be summer here! HAGWE Blomman
Drew beat me to it
By: respo : January 20th, 2012-09:42
...and Drew's is a much better photo I might add. Oh well, here is another bro's Diver in Puerto Rico. If Adam is reading, he shoud note that I took the Diver swimming in the sea and in the rain forest. So there! HAGWE all. respo...
Me, too
By: respo : January 20th, 2012-09:57
Although from the photos of the new version, the new Diver looks hot! But I still favor the original by a large margin.
Another one…!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:30
Since 2010 when I first tried the black diver on my wrist, thin one has been in the back of my head whispering… I should have another look… Hope you have a great trip, my friend! Best Blomman
good looking watch,
By: donizetti : January 20th, 2012-09:53
love the dial and nice background too! Still at work here with the CS on the arm HAGWE all, Andreas...
Congratulations donizetti..............
By: Topcat30093 : January 21st, 2012-22:57
Firstly upon your choice, the CS is one of my favourite non complicated pieces, with such excellent craftsmanship. Secondly, your photo, does it full justice. HAGWE Tony
Wow the photos are impressive today!
By: cazalea : January 20th, 2012-10:28
And in honor of "year of the Tiger" Nilomis, who really inspires me to better photography, I will show Tiger III, third in a 36 year string of yellow tiger cats. He's now 6. Cazalea...
That's what I call a Chonograph ...
By: nilomis : January 20th, 2012-13:38
Cazalea, Double congratulations, for the watch (wearing one those qualify you to pilot a ... 747-400) and for the cat. I have this Seiko on my wish list for years, but I need to see it "on metal". On the pets department, we live on a mixed environment: Tw...
Panther says hello back
By: cazalea : January 20th, 2012-14:52
The Flight Master is one of my favorite chronos. It's light, durable, reliable and looks sharp (and complex). And not outrageous pushers like the Spring Drive chronos. Cazalea PS Panther, this black cat, was very much loved and is also gone now. She may h...
Black Tie affair
By: Bill : January 20th, 2012-11:02
This one will be nice for the JB style black tie. HAGWE Rolex 5512...
I am trying my best
By: Bill : January 20th, 2012-11:57
With a nice glossy dial you can afford to show a close up. Best Bill
Shaken, and stirred!
By: dxboon : January 20th, 2012-21:45
Brilliant shot, Bill! Absolutely gorgeous! Even the lighting on your arm hair is great! LOL! Cheers, Daos
Well, Wednesday was . . .
By: Dr No : January 20th, 2012-12:48
. . . 3-ball tournament day . . . . . . and my lucky find at a pawn shop . . . . . . carried over to the competition - four jackpots, including the last three consecutively. They're gonna kick me out next week ;-) . . ....
Obviously there is
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 20th, 2012-23:46
an exigency for new player on tour or to hide your lucky pawn piece Best Damjan
My unlucky Zenith . . .
By: Dr No : January 21st, 2012-11:20
. . . will be on my wrist next week, Damjan, after it's retrieved from service Monday. Bad enough the hours counter wasn't registering, even worse that it took me ten months to discover the problem!
Interested in your reaction ....
By: AndrewD : January 23rd, 2012-19:51
... to the Zenith after the enforced separation. Hope your confidence hasn't been shaken too much. I find that can be a consequence of a warranty service; you always wonder what's next. But it's a Zenith I love. Enjoy it. A
It's not confidence . . .
By: Dr No : January 24th, 2012-12:07
. . . in the Zenith that's shaken, Andrew . . . it's my failure to thoroughly test it initially, and worst of all, discovering the problem accidentally, that's lead to a loss of confidence in my judgement!
Elapsed hours
By: AndrewD : January 24th, 2012-13:15
I suspect most chronographs are used to time short intervals that are well covered by the minute counter. And occasionally the hour counter will be called on for car parks and the like. It might be an interesting question to ask on HoMe regarding who uses...
Agreed. The functionality . . .
By: Dr No : January 24th, 2012-14:38
. . . of a chronograph for my purposes is limited to timing laps at endurance races, which only happens once a year in So Cal. Others have mentioned useful applications, such as timing billing periods for professional consultation. Lawyers, take note - yo...
no worry, Art...
By: FanFrancisco : January 21st, 2012-05:35
... yours is classic of classics...my vote would go to you HAGWE. stefan
Wow, that one was very nice!
By: . Anders : January 21st, 2012-07:48
It is the first time I see an omega De luxe. I have an ad in color with this watch," it is your best investment in time" Here is my, but no De luxe, age 1957 cal 500. 14 carat gold plated. URL=http://forumbilder.se] [/URL] Anders...
Thanks, Anders! A "DeLuxe" Seamaster . . .
By: Dr No : January 21st, 2012-11:56
. . . is not quite the same as a "Grand Luxe" Constellation, though. Grand Luxe Connies were models embellished with hooded lugs and oftentimes stepped dials, directly from Omega in Bienne, and available worldwide. The DeLuxe designation on mine indicates...
Thanks for the information!
By: . Anders : January 21st, 2012-13:40
It is the first De Luxe I have seen on the picture. Although it was delivered very much Omega to Sweden in the 50-60 century. I think these are very rare. I have a nice ad on my work that I can send to you. But it is framed. I can take pictures of it and ...
Land of the giants...
By: jporos : January 20th, 2012-15:11
Just my Nomos with a model in the office. HAGWE!...
UK wristshot
By: bimbeano : January 20th, 2012-15:20
An unexpected meeting in the UK with a friend-Purists (feel, all Purists are my friend). Sorry: iPhone pic ... HAGWE Bim...
we are all a family...
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-02:33
we are all a family Nicolas with branches all over the world. it was a good day, a fast drive on country roads then a lovely lunch with family members and another fast drive to my sisters afterwards. went to see a great band last night and only got home a...
i promise i didnt go...
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-02:52
i promise i didnt go over 110 mph as the roads were quite busy. the car had plenty to spare. with my love of a certain Omega chronograph and my love of speed it is indeed an appropriate name, but i prefer mr fifty quids best G...
UK static shot following Bims wrist shot
By: G99 : January 21st, 2012-02:47
we had a superb meal so my diet is in ruins. 3 people, 4 watches. 3 vintage and one re edition of a vintage. have a great weekend, or whats left of it Graham...
I am having a lot of fun...
By: PoyFR : January 20th, 2012-20:21
I would have never guessed how much fun I would get with MOP dial, it changes colours all the time....
Perfect for your pink sweater, Damjan!
By: dxboon : January 20th, 2012-21:56
Nice chrono! I just posted the set below on HoMe to celebrate the year of the Dragon! Had fun post processing this shot! Cheers, Daos...
....and the location
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 20th, 2012-23:38
of that tatoo is....???? Best D
I'll never tell...
By: dxboon : January 21st, 2012-00:04
...and I have several other tattoos! Daos
LOL! [nt]
By: dxboon : January 21st, 2012-00:36
No message body
Thanks, Stefan!
By: dxboon : January 21st, 2012-08:33
I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family! Cheers, Daos
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
By: TdotBean : January 21st, 2012-01:31
Just got this "dragon" red envelop from JLC so I thought to take this chance to take a group photo Family reunion dinner start now. Hope everyone have auspicious dragon year. Also to commemorate my 2k post. I show a watch that have been reborn (not possib...
Wow Tyler!
By: MattS : January 21st, 2012-05:10
cool celebrationg picture! Xi Nian Kiuai Le! And congrats on your 2000 posts! Best, Matt
Awesome JLC family!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2012-05:37
Happy CNY and 2K, T-bomb! So you the one snagging the Pola 65 from the bay… Have you checked the printing on the dial – I would love to see a close up in the dial. Best Blomman
impressive JLC collection...
By: FanFrancisco : January 21st, 2012-05:40
... love every JLC in your collection. your post reminds me it is time to take family pics for my entire JLC watches have a happy CNY ahead! stefan
BRAVO Mr. 2k
By: Bill : January 21st, 2012-18:25
Happy new Year. Now get back to work posting. LOL Bill
It looks
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 22nd, 2012-08:15
superior but one thing is really bothering me the screws on a bridge are not in alignment Damjan
That watch has ...
By: AndrewD : January 23rd, 2012-20:10
... the right balance of mechanical coldness and romance, unusual in a Lange to my eyes, where the Teutonic perfection often predominates. Not sure what I think about "Tourbillon" written on the dial, when it is pretty obvious. At least there isn't an arr...