KMII[Montblanc Moderator]
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As always with your posts...
Sep 13, 2020,03:38 AM
There is an unexpected bonus - in this case for me the two books accompanying the last shot. And that Railroad Bulova ππ»ππ»ππ»
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WS for Friday 11th is Open Now! Theme is: "A Place for the Humble" ...
By: Subexplorer : September 11th, 2020-05:43
... Hello my dear watch loving friends! I will have the big pleasure of being your Host this week end. As I announced last Wednesday IΒ΄m inviting all our members to participate sharing with us their "humble" pieces. We know that many wonderful high end wa...
let me open this fantastic theme with my Seiko
By: Tyo : September 11th, 2020-06:07
I used to name it the poor man Grand Seiko. It took me a couple of months to find one, then a couple of days after my wife-to-be confiscated it from me. I could finally enjoy it 6 years later when she collected a Rolex OP. ...
humble bcse
By: psfparis : September 11th, 2020-07:17
unknown brand / not show off / no dedicated website etc...
Great theme Abel!
By: fernando : September 11th, 2020-06:11
I'll enter my humble Zenith Defy Gauss from the 70s with its original lobster bracelet. A watch I'm proud to wear for any occasion. It keeps good time and is more comfortable than it looks. ...
Very stylish ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 12th, 2020-14:59
A forward thinking design from Zenith.
Very funky choice ππ»
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-03:29
I take it the watch offers a magnetic protection - Milgauss range?
My submission
By: Cookies : September 11th, 2020-06:35
I wear a Garmin Swim 2, 3-4 times a week to track my marathon swimming progress. This watch humbles me to look within for strength and internal motivation by tracking my performance vs the benchmark. For example, if I want to attempt the English Channel c...
Thanks Abel
By: Cookies : September 11th, 2020-07:21
I will get back to a stronger baseline in the next few months. Maybe, the Channel crossing is not possible for the next few years because of the backlog of bookings, but the spirit of swimming is to meditate on oneself while focusing on breathing, being r...
;) [nt]
By: Cookies : September 12th, 2020-07:54
Good to see a dedicated and advance swimmer like yourself here.
By: fernando : September 11th, 2020-19:04
Swimming is practically my only form of exercise for the past few years due to knee problems from other impact sport like tennis. I'm no where near your level but I try to work mainly on my form and efficiency. This watch you have is ideal for lap swimmin...
Hello Fernando
By: Cookies : September 11th, 2020-21:17
Good to hear you are also an avid swimmer. It is very humbling to aim for something colosal like the English Channel, Gulf of Gibaltrar, or the other Oceans 7 routes. I could have gone for New Zealandβs Cookβs Strait but it is fiercely guarded by a diffic...
Yes, I really really want to
By: Cookies : September 13th, 2020-04:03
The truth it I contacted the Channel Organization earlier this year, and started training for it. But COVID came and the pools got closed, and my training was gone. I was swimming a weekly mileage of 30+ km before the pandemic; and was about to bump it up...
Vintage time-only watches are very humble
By: NT931 : September 11th, 2020-06:47
I have a peculiar obsession with collecting vintage jumbo (36mm and above), manual-wind, time-only watches... " JMWTO" as I called them in another forum. To me, they're the epitome of simplicity. Easy to service, infinitely variable in design, and easy to...
Spring Drive (not a Grand Seiko)
By: terbaboom : September 11th, 2020-08:05
Thanks, Abel! for this theme that gives me the opportunity to share this watch here. it was not bought in Japan, but in Switzerland... surprise surprise it was during the second or third weekend of my work posting in Switzerland and my family travelled to...
Interesting tale
By: Cookies : September 11th, 2020-08:19
Nice Seiko SD. Was this in the 90βs?
I miss the 90βs
By: Cookies : September 12th, 2020-08:01
It was the era where people took the time to call up a friend, because there was no quick messaging. Also, handphones were scarce back then, and appointment were made based on trust (setting a date, time and location, and then waiting for a friend to come...
Dear Abel...how true..
By: S F : September 11th, 2020-08:19
price has nothing to do with the enjoyment we find in this hobby. Your seagull is so vintage cool . A few early American brands that I have...each giving a glimpse of the lifestyle and environment of that particular time period. Cheers! ...
Some truly cool pieces, S F ππ»
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-03:35
This is a part of horology that is somewhat unjustly getting a lot less attention that it deserves π€·π»ββοΈ
;) [nt]
By: Subexplorer : September 12th, 2020-11:56
LOL [nt]
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 12th, 2020-15:13
Fantastic pieces, Nico...
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-03:36
As always. Some real vintage gems there but I would wager quite some have strongly appreciated over the years, putting them at the very top of the humble category π
Abel, you have opened the Pandora's Box
By: cazalea : September 11th, 2020-09:49
Please Pardon my excessive number of entries! And here we go in alphabetical order, some of my humble watches: Cazalea ...
They're certainly lound!
By: jml_watches : September 12th, 2020-12:34
Mine can just about wake the dead - or at least me of a morning, which isn't very different! Looks good both on strap & bracelet. Definitely a cool alarm. Cheers JML
The Oris is very interesting
By: Cookies : September 12th, 2020-07:55
Can you tell me more about the piece? Iβve never seen something like it before.=)
They made several series of these regulator diver watches
By: cazalea : September 12th, 2020-11:32
I had the earlier version, liked it and looked around for the beefier alternative model, but couldn't find any. Other than the lume falling out of the hands, it was fine. I got mine used in 2008, and sold it about 2012. This is the one I was looking for -...
Universal is very cool ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 12th, 2020-15:17
as is your Accutron. The Vulcan looks in great condition. Well played Mike.
As always with your posts...
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-03:38
There is an unexpected bonus - in this case for me the two books accompanying the last shot. And that Railroad Bulova ππ»ππ»ππ»
The so called Russian Speedmaster ...
By: Ludi : September 11th, 2020-11:56
.... well, a close relative actually, Sekonda "Strela" from mid 60βs, caliber 3017, made in USSR Great value for (little) money if you would believe me ...
How about ...
By: Ludi : September 12th, 2020-05:27
.... this humble Caravelle Sea Hunter diver, made by Bulova, nickname devil diver (666ft waterproofed), sporting the snake hand which reminds the infamous - yet far more expensive - Longines diver Again, great bang for pretty low value ...
I love zis pis
By: Cookies : September 12th, 2020-07:57
It is beautiful and your photography is great.
It certainly is great value...
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-04:04
These were initially made for astronauts only, later they were issued to military pilots as well, and apparently given to BBC reporters in Moscow. Strela, Poljot and Sekonda versions exist. But very hard to get decent ones nowadays and they are getting qu...
Thanks my friend π€
By: Watchonthewrists : September 13th, 2020-04:34
All thanks too you and others on this great forum who opened my eyes for the brand
I have a few that would qualify for this humble category.
By: BigAppleBill : September 11th, 2020-12:44
But none more humble than this Sears dive watch with genuine Swiss mechanical movement (I wouldnβt dare attempt to get it wet at this point in its life). When I spotted it on eBay years ago I just had to have it. There was a time when Sears was ubiquitous...
Upper end of humble π
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-04:09
Nothing to be said against a Doxa Sub, of course ππ»ππ»
Abel, Thank you for your nice comment and story. Youβre very kind.
By: BigAppleBill : September 12th, 2020-12:09
I havenβt opened this particular watch, but I do know that Heuer made watches under the Sears brand name. I believe they were a version of Heuerβs Jack Ickx racing watch. There was a time when Sears was a retail juggernaut with many top brands like Kenmor...
It's all in the dials,which attracted me to these pieces
By: halkcb : September 11th, 2020-18:18
...variations on a theme of materials Soething i always wanted from way back and picked up while on holiday in Verona An attractive offer for NOS many years ago---my favourite world time---like the case style and size my 'humble lot' HAGWE henry ...
this timepiece i kept just looking at it for a long time...
By: mahesh : September 12th, 2020-03:05
it is colorful, simple and youthful if i might say so...and it was just <1000$ i contemplated for long time wondering will it really keep good time & to my surprise...the accuracy on this is +3 sec/day & have never been above or never slow ! my first Nomo...
Sandoz
By: pongster : September 12th, 2020-04:18
A gift from my father when i was in college. His birthday tomorrow. Will surprise visit him at his house wearing this. ...
Hello Pongster! Youβll give a nice surprise visiting your Dad ...
By: Subexplorer : September 12th, 2020-06:21
... today to celebrate his birthday! I feel he will be delighted to see you and then discover your Sandoz on your wrist. A beautiful watch which will be always related with the image of your father. Enjoy so much your visit and the company of your father!...
My grandfathers GP, a simple dress watch from the 60's
By: Bobbe : September 12th, 2020-05:27
This watch was worn by my grandfather in the sixties. My mother gave it to me a few years ago. I love it! It's plain and simple, 34mm, a Peseux caliber and nothing fancy, other than it was the watch of my grandad. Sometimes I think I can see champagne bub...
Vulcan Cricket 1947 Heritage Replica
By: penfriend : September 12th, 2020-05:37
So here is my humble entry: issued by and purchased brand new from Vulcain in 2017. This is a limited edition run of 30 watches in sterling silver - so it regularly tarnishes! It is a direct ancestor of the first Vulcain cricket from 1947 and the cases (2...
+1
By: Cookies : September 12th, 2020-07:59
Very unique piece. Penfriend is a true collector to seek out this rare piece.
Agree! [nt]
By: Subexplorer : September 12th, 2020-08:25
A humble watch with distinguished creators... [nt]
By: jporos : September 12th, 2020-07:53
The Braun AW10 was born out of the disgust that Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs had for the promotional watches that Braun was handing out to clients. Launched in 1989, this modest 34mm watch is still a design classic. HAGWE! ...
Thank you, Abel...
By: jporos : September 12th, 2020-08:48
I am really enjoying 34mm these days.
A design classic indeed!
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-04:12
Definitely a watch I would still like to get - a truly fantastically designed piece ππ»
Always fun ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 12th, 2020-07:58
Hello dear Abel and friends ! I hope that everyone is enjoying the weekend and hopefully some September sunshine. If you really love watches, pleasure can be found at a simpler level ... Even for a Bond fan ... Moonraker ... Dr No ! ... Even βGoldfinger c...
This theme has been fun to play with dear friend ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 12th, 2020-09:03
Your watches look superb in your opening post for WristScan. You certainly gave us all something to think about, starting with your Fossil βOpen Dialβ. Hope that you have a great weekend. Kind regards The Captain
007...
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-04:14
Done differently. Letβs not forget the Roger Moore Bond wore a Seiko Calculator watch π
Coincidentally, I happened to be wearing one of the humbler, if not . . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2020-21:17
. . . humblest, Omegas in my collection before viewing your theme thread, Abel. Ca '53 Ξ© ref 2667 . . . . . . powered by the obscure cal 420 movement. It's the sort of watch that's not on anyone's radar . . . there's nothing to interest an avid collector ...
Letβs see...
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-02:56
As I am just being βexaminedβ by my son I cannot take fresh pictures π€·π»ββοΈ Here are a few... A kickstarter project from a friend (same movement as your 1963, Abel)... A Seiko Recraft, which is really great fun and has a vintage vibe... My trusty Vintage R...
Hi KMII ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : September 13th, 2020-03:08
You have a great collection of watches for this theme. I particularly like your Vintage Raketa, very elegant. Any Seiko is a perfect option, especially the PADI. The Sturmanskie Gagarin reissue is an interesting watch. Kind regards to you and your family....
Same to you, Abel!
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-07:53
And should you ever require help in building your Russian collection, let me know ππ»
Any time π
By: KMII : September 13th, 2020-12:25
Would gladly go a couple of further steps on that journey myself ππ»
Feeling
By: Weems@8 : September 13th, 2020-17:47
When a hobby is a paradise. From the pictures comes a therapeutic treatment. Watches cure my soul so often, it refresh all. When i see your Omega watches, it is nice to look at. Also the humble watches. The Fossil is remember me of Arnold and Son hands wh...