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Cruising in with a '73 Pontiac
My vintage Super Compressor with Blue-Green dial is so far out of left field I think it could make for a good conversation
WristScan for December 7 is now open: 'Mystery GTG watch'.
The theme this week is supposed to make you think and make the hardest choice for us: Pick just ONE watch!!! Here is my choice, based on pure emotion and personal meaning, as it was my wedding watch: I look forward to see your choices and reasons. HAGWE, ...
if we had never met and i walked into a GTG and saw you with that.....
.....and we started a discussion..... and it went along to "why did you buy that"...... and then you said..."Have you watched The Sopranos yet?" .....yep...i can see that GTG
My choice.....
I would also go with one with a personal meaning. My dad's watch. Bought in the 1960s Interesting enough horologically to discuss but not something that would shout. ...
Dear Baron, your father...
Is a man of superb taste in watches. Now I can see where you got yours. Please, that dial with two tones/textures is to die for, would you be kind enough to share more pictures? Thanks! 🙏🏼 René
Well.....
Yes, he was a man with great taste. The watch reminds me of him a lot. Regrettably I only have that single photograph. I should do some more.
Not a watch for everyone, but one that is perfect for you!
I still can't believe it, but in the end it makes sense.
I felt this was coming!! Not surprised but ...
... fully understand you my friend! Cheers! Hagwe my dear D!
Fantastic!!
Love it 36mm yellow gold and dial... but so much expansive for me now....
Your day will come my friend...thanks for your kind words.
I love it so much. Cheers D
Rolex 5510 Big crown
Some much history and the joy of calling it a James Bond. The mystery is still whether he worn a 5510 or a 6538. Great conversation piece. Bill ...
Very cool Submariner, Bill!
Love how it shows a life of having been fit for purpose - perfect!
This shiny piece of watch...
... for all the emotion and souvenir it brings back each and every time I wear it. And cherry on top of the cake, it’s a birth year watch \o/ Hagwe ^^ - Fred ...
Great pick. Birth year is always a great reason.
But this is a beauty you don't see too often. Love the patina, love the bracelet even more.
Composition of the first shop is perfect.
The people at the next table slready want to talk.
The Vicenterra Tycho Brahe Tome 2 Blue...
...because a masterpiece from an unknown independent watchmaker is the perfect conversation starter 😎 ...
Wow. Just Wow.
I haven't seen this gorgeous piece before. I would be all over it. So many interesting things about it.
Rolex GMT MASTER 6542.
This watch was a dream for me to achieve, and it is so me. ...
That is exactly what I would expect from you.
The patina is stunning on this. And the dial is soooo chocolatey.
Perfect choice...
The shots say Nico of Arabia but that title belongs to your Duometre
Aahhh.. I somehow knew that would be coming.. & I simply love this stunning 6542 & these great pics of yours !
.. and I remember a certain nice walk in the QL (with both our 6542s), after our so lucky find of the rare correct plexis some time ago. Best,
Aahh.. Touchè !.. You seem to know me pretty well, my friend !.. Have been owning the TTP‘68.. ;))
.. & somehow was looking also for a 65 for a while.. - But should be a special one, which I sadly had missed when released. Thus, here the little, almost inevitable confession: Now: Maybe you are vaguely remembering you predicted one in my future. Here co...
Indeed, yes ! Truly happy about it & again thx to you for predicting the future & encouragement !
.. & my biggest gratitude for this close friend !
Ohlala ! That 6542 is just killing us all
I saw quite a few but one like yours never ! Yummy yummy !
A very nice regulator indeed.
I, for the life of me can’t get used to them. But I always appreciate the different ways to display time.
It’s more the height that causes the issue
It sits big on my wrist because of the height.
First time meeting a group of pirayas...?
I would bring something different... Just to mix it up a bit! Best Blomman ...
Ooooh, I always loved the triple calendar.
The lugs are beautiful and the red makes the gold really shine.
Now we all know it ain't so :)...Mr Assassin 50 shades of all colors
including black and white
I see a small but ...
Refined vintage JLC collection in your future, my friend! Best Blomman
Obvious choice, my friend and you know this one would suit me too
but no worries, I have no plan marrying you Now I need to think about my ONE watch. Will take some fresh shots tomorrow. Cheers, CC
I see Mr. Green is actively rebelling against the GP Mafia.
What is the verdict for such offense?
This one for me...
As it’s been my very first precious...!! But I have to admit I am wearing my 5056p everyday since I had it! Wearing it on top of my birthday gifts today hehe Kev ...
Incomparably Gorgeous.
Out of all watch I have ever worn, Reverso is the most complimented /adored by strangers.
Thanks my friend.
I have got bitten by the vintage you are right it’s so hard to find another calatrava that competes with this one(I have been trying )
Thanks Abel
We live in different parts of the world but if we met one day I will make sure to have it with me
Arrrgh your 3417 !
I must see that one really and I shall try my best not too run away with it but I can't promise hahaha !
Hahaha....My friend it’s all yours.
I will make sure to have it With me next time your wonder watch on my wrist I don’t think you will run far away 😂
This watch evokes feelings inside me I didn’t know I had.
My 5970g Salmon dial Made only for the London Patek Philippe Exhibition at the Sattachi gallery in incredibly low numbers. ...
I know this watch.
Looks great, and getting to know its makers really increases the attraction.
Great theme! For this 'mystery GTG' I decided I'll try to match the location to my Patek... Let's see what we have:
This 5089G if it's in Geneva... This 5131P if the GTG is at the North Pole... Finally, this 5177G if it's in my hometown of Genova... And now I ran out of Pateks with geographic dials... So if the GTG is somewhere else, let me know and I've found a great ...
Cruising in with a '73 Pontiac
My vintage Super Compressor with Blue-Green dial is so far out of left field I think it could make for a good conversation ...
And a great conversation starter it surely must be.
The color of that dial is really cool. The case, the lugs, the hands, everything here is interesting.
Pontiac started in the 30s in Belgium
Didn't have any actual association with the car manufacture AFAIK
You should really make a post about it with many pics...
...from different angles in the Independents forum, it is beautiful from a past era and really deserves it 👍
A dilemma, to be sure...
Nevermind. When I can get the iOS app to work properly, I’ll post again. It is not at present allowing me to upload images. HAGWE, —Rick ...
None of the images I attached are visible...
Either in the iOS app or in iOS Safari. The post is no longer even editable, in either app. I do see the first image I attached in thumbnail form in some views, but never while viewing the post. That first image (only) was visible in the post while I was ...
The one most would want to see . . .
. . . is the Flightmaster. And besides, it's always good to know what time it is back home ;-) . . . ...
A decade-long search, punctuated by . . .
.. . . a 600 mile 24-hour round trip to Arizona to bag my quarry. The Hemingway, I call it.
The Karree perpetual? That would've been the fourth pick . . .
. . . after Black Connie and Tiffany. ;-)
I've long felt the Flightmaster is the ultimate realization . . .
. . . of pilot design. Kinda like the 427 Shelby AC Cobra being the ultimate realization of sports car design . . . yes, there are others arguably 'better' in one way or another. The 910 got the essentials nailed, with gusto. Art
Best of luck in your search, Nicolas . . .
. . . finding one isn't tough, but finding one in original condition . . . that's another story. Best to find one from an estate or first owner. Too many have replacement crystals, pushers, crowns, and hands. A blemished original is preferable to a cosmet...
Thanks, Abel! The weekend's almost over for most folks, but I've always been . . .
. . . a Sunday-night kinda guy. Off to a British pub shortly, then late supper with someone special ;-) . . .
Thank you, it is very comfortable indeed.
One of the reasons why I gravitate towards many of the integrated bracelet models... Omega Constellation '95 and GP Laureato 8010 for example... Unfortunately, GP's been sold... stupid, stupid, stupid. Wish to acquire in future, GP again if I can find it ...
Again: great theme my dear friend Zabreg! Here I will play...
... with my “only watch for a GTG” . I’m sure I would take a Submariner, the watch which best represents me I feel. And among the several versions I own the 5508: an early version of the Sub, the charm of a no crown guards Sub and a watch which lights the...
Thanks for the gorgeous photos, my dear Abel.
That is simply Rolex. The patina is flawless. And, thanks for bringing some summer mentality to someone stuck in snow and slush.
A true beauty indeed, Abel!
And completely belying its age - looks so fresh still today!
Again it was a big pleasure, dear Abel !.. Another time of your very pleasing shots & one more from your stable, to enjoy !..
.. Keep going with your enthused contributions ! Best, hs.
My mystery GTG watch
in the end was not a mystery and not so hard to pick. The Girard-Perregaux "To John Harrison" is not only a very special piece of my collection and a stunning example of hand-painted enamel dial, it also marked a particular achievement and has since beco...
You had me at enamel.
A beauty that matches you perfectly. I can't pick a favorite between this and the EoT.
Surprised myself
Hi I think it would have to be this Even though absolutely struck by alarms, if I could only take one it would have to be this. Cheers JML ...
The one conversation the piece would most certainly start is...
When is JLC making another? Great shots, JML!
Welcome to the team, Zabreg!
And a fantastic theme this week - even if quite difficult to pick only one watch. First of all a great choice on your part - the watch one wears to one’s wedding is certainly a special one! For me the choice would be the Seiko 6602-8040. No nuptial connot...
You limited it to one...
No matter what watch it would have been that Ar sent - the story around it would have made it a contender. That it was a Seiko was coincidence in that case. The runner up (in case more were possible, would definitely have been the P15 And I hope you are s...
IMO there’s a difference between “one GTG watch” and “one watch” forever. Here’s my GTG choice:
Grand Seiko Special 6156. A number of you have seen this watch in the metal, as I have brought it to Purist GTGs and also it’s often my Redbar choice. Why? First: Well, it’s not something people see everyday (the “Special” had a shortish run, and even mor...
Great choice and excellent reasons.
You nailed it, it’s not about one watch forever, just one you’d pick for my imaginary scenario.
You're right there...
Would love to add a VFA one day, though Some other targets first, though...
Great theme!
I’ll play with my first watch that I actually paid for myself. By the way, it’s all Blommans fault. Master Compressor Memovox ...
OH yes I remember it very well from first time we met...and it wasn't GTG :))) ;)
It is blomman's fault is most common sentence here on WPS
Moment on a drop of dew
I hope this can represent modesty in a harmony of unique design with a touch of sublime power and divinity in dark dial. ...
Thank you CC
Alternatively I was thinking about GP but don't have any at the moment. Your Johnny H is the most special GP enamel IMHO.
Thank you HS111
I have been yearning and searching for this watch for years before I find one.
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