watches by Marc Newsome (excluding the Apple watch) were known as IKEPOD. Here are two in front of my under-appreciated car with my underwhelming shirt:
IKEPOD Seaslug with Alarm, World Time bezel, GMT, day/date. etc etc
IKEPOD chronometre (with certificate, even), GMT and date (and unstraight rotating bezel)
all right gentlemen sorry for the delay, it's time to show the community what you consider to be an underappreciated watch Here is my contribution for this week Is it a Breguet? Or maybe a Patek? What do you all think? It's neither. This is a unique piece...
I do appreciate all of my watches Of course, some people say that Girard-Perregaux as a whole is under-appreciated and that's probably true but for me that's part of the thrill. So maybe two submissions: 1) My Girard-Perregaux Traveller 7000 from the late...
And its sister brand JR are both under appreciated. That is why you can still find some charming examples ...perhaps this was a bad theme and now there will be a demand 😊😊
Had a GP Laureato 8010, but sold it because of the delicate bracelet and their soft screws... Regretted selling the moment I sold the watch. Now, they are near impossible to find, and much more expensive with the intro of the new models... TT ...
Will I get the not trouble if I say I liked the layout of the movement more than the vintage Minerva movements that Montblanc refinished Best and thanks for your contribution Mike
Well, I rediscovered very recently a “classic” Reverso GT in yellow gold that I considered myself underestimated. No complication here, yellow gold which is may be the least desirable gold of these last years... So, underestimated, may be, but definitely ...
Much underappreciated and one of the best value Perpetual Calendars around. This watch came with the IWC Calendar Module from the great Kurt Klaus. The first model used the Frederique Piguet calibre 32061 (1987-1985) and after that the JLC 96061 (1995 - 2...
I have a "vintage" svend andersen perpetual that doesnt have a leap year indication. When I asked mr. Anderson about this he said it was a very easy fix...leave it on the winder that came with the watch insert Have a good weekend, Mike
PuristS are always under appreciated 😊 But there will be a day of reckoning! It's is seldom to see the Ppro ABR now all the p15 zeniths are around ! Cheers. Mike
Vintage Longines - so much more than the Diver! Military... Early water proof watches like these with step cases... Even more attractive with "three notches" on the back! 13 ZN, Chronometre's, the list goes one... Another brand is Lemaina! With its rich h...
In the metal. I know you've shown them before but each time I see them they get cooler and cooler. Now I'm definitely on the lookout Thanks for sharing have a good weekend, Mike
... with so many different angles to it - let me try to express my own spin to it. One thought prior to sharing my entry... any watch, that's sitting in a safe or vault, still wrapped in it's protective stickers, happens to be under appreciated by its own...
Perhaps I just wasn't paying attention but I have overlooked this watch While I agree with Nicholas that the date window distracts, I can honestly say that I need the date because every medical documentation that I filled out I need to write in the date s...
In 1874 Armand Dreyffus established Dreffa in Genève , Switzerland as Montres Dreffa, SA. Montres meaning watches in French and Dreffa which was derived from his name DRE y FF us A . In 1924, Dreyffus sought to expand the market outside of Switzerland and...
that to say it's under appreciated is to give it too much credit. Segueing into the serious, this watch-Seiko 4R35-01L0-is a watch that really deserves more time on the wrist from me. I love its military mien, and it's loaded with luminous material-it lig...
Produces inexpensive and therefore Low quality watches. They are only partly correct Seco does produce an expensive watches but it extremely high-quality. What does that say about some of the very expensive swiss brands that we love, admire, and collect? ...
The reason are perhaps because of the movement, the case, or the line it self I guess... They are rare for a reason, but in not a good way I think... I think because it's quartz, and the size...? While this kind of straight lug is pretty rare by itself......
The golden case and dial and this burgundy strap work nicely together. Your second shot is truly interesting too as it shows us how two watches from the same brand can be so different. Best wishes Alkiro
I remember Melvyn trying to convince other PuristS that Cartier's collection privee should betaken seriously by collectors. They have come along way since. Thanks for your contributions and have a good weekend Mike
...are more towards their design rather brands per se. IMO especially the designs from the 70s which I may be wrong. Here’s one which withstood the test of time and a must have when it comes to Omega.. Cheers ...
Models not well appreciated. Even their power matrix 80 in house movement does not garner much attention. Great price entry point for everyone to enjoy Here is Dr Hanke's tasting notes from 2014 Cheers. Mike
. . . Gene Clark, Mike. First Byrd to fly forever God knows, he was under appreciated, too. As for the watch in my collection that doesn't get its rightful share of attention: that's gotta be . . . . . . the GS SBGW047, ode to the original GS 44. And for ...
. . . and sacrificed his hand built watch in the process, it's the Gene Clark cut that truly fits, no? (Apparently, not his composition, though . . . credited to James Talley. Many, if not most, of Gene's records were penned by him.) Art
That left us too early This is not meant to sound weird but Art you possess an older spirit. While you can admire and marvel at new things, you will always appreciate "vintage" more But then again my vintage GS gets more wrist time than then modern Have a...
that i have also neglected this Grand Seiko for a long time....not sure of the reason why i have not worn it I love the finish, the angles and the sheer quality of the watch,but somehow it's not got much wrist time. Another that has been neglected for qui...
We all have some watches in our collection that we under appreciate ourselves Glad to hear the gs and chopard will get more wristtime Thanks for sharing. Mike
Mondia 'Top Second' - Mondia? I here you say - who are they? It was a collaborative piece & holds a nice Zenith 23j auto movement. That & its gold plate and a date window guarantee its under appreciation - but I love its funky case, indecies and f...
The Mondia is particularly nice. I love the symmetry between the date window at 12 (one of the coolest position for a date window IMHO) and the port hole second at 6. I would be really curious to see it in the metal. The white Omega is cool too. It makes ...
Will try & take a video so you can see the Mondia's flashing porthole. The Omega doesn't usually wear the white strap - but it looks rather good with 'penguin' Black tie garb ;-) Best, Giles
In these vintage finds. With the exception of the Omega, which is definitely under appreciated even by collectors, I have never seen any of those watches Thanks for your contributions Best Mike
As CC said - this subject is right up my street . And also well done on choosing a great theme this weekend - has brought out some very interesting watches! All the best, Giles
My input is the Rolex Submariner C which is perhaps the most sold luxury watch every year, this prize is worth moreover repproches on many fora. Here it is totally ignored. Probably too common for the Purists For my part, since the last 6 years or so I ha...
The Piaget Emperador Coussin Regulateur. I don't know any lucky Purist that own one. It's unique here? My only "regulator". Elegant and discrete on my wrist. I need to give to it much more wrist time. Cheers, Nilo ...
This Pendulum . I must admit that i have one with a black dail as well and its a safe queen from the day that i purchased it 😬 HAGWE to you all 🙏🏻🤗 ...
But I've admired the Plantarium model which arguably is the most well known CVDK model Thanks for sharing this interesting model Is the black dial model use black MOP? Cheers. Mike
First I decided for a straightforward, almost simple Rolex, a Rolex with a little twist: It's the Rolex 6556 "Tru Beat" or Dead Second, a little complication that more recently has raised a bit of attention, when JLC equipped 2 recent models of their Trib...
Interesting, rare, rather expensive but absolutely underappreciated. What I like especially is the tribal touch. The case material behaves strange. The appearance differs from hour to hour. What you discover now wasn't there yesterday. It won't be there i...
An incredible look and shape, a bronze case, a retrograde minute hand with an hole which not hide the jumping hour window, the GMT function and moon phase... So unusual means so cool here. Best wishes Alkiro
Over time. I find your observation regarding the case appearance changing throughout the day intriguing What an wonderful piece in your collection HAGWE Best Mike
... I will play this week end with an Omega watch which I feel is highly underestimated by collectors of the brand. As a matter of fact its close relative is a highly regarded timepiece, almost an object of cult among collectors but this one is so far fro...
I don't think I have seen this version of the speedmaster before nor realized it's special characteristics I love the last photo. "tool watch" Have a good weekend, Mike
... and though its production was low at 2K examples, it can not be considered rare as during the last five years I was offered at least 5 different examples of it in different conditions: from NOS with box and papers to almost as new like mine to well wo...
It's amazing how many watch collectors I find that have never seen a first generation Millenary. Personally, one of the most attractive aspects of this watch is that it's about as under-the-radar as you can get. It's one of my favorite watches. ...
Case shape always generate a discussion. You either love it or hate it. Interestingly I think most people don't take the effort to try it on because it looks odd in the window Once it is on the wrist however the shape is very attractive Thanks for your pa...
Which makes no sense since it has one of the most unusual case shapes. I must say-yours, with no complications and no funky dial machinations, looks very good.
watches by Marc Newsome (excluding the Apple watch) were known as IKEPOD. Here are two in front of my under-appreciated car with my underwhelming shirt: IKEPOD Seaslug with Alarm, World Time bezel, GMT, day/date. etc etc IKEPOD chronometre (with certifica...
I have ever seen! That is two votes for Ikepod for this weeks wristscan Thanks for sharing the watches, car, and shirt. Time for another gathering of the tribe...maybe for P20 Best Mike
Dear Mike, superb story about Gene Clark. thanks for sharing! For this week’s WS.. how about the Wakmann triple calendar chronograph? I am not sure if it is under appreciated - I just don’t see too many posts (or am i not looking at the right places ) 😄 H...
But here's a theme I feel may be under appreciated - entry level Seiko mechanical watches. Paraphrasing Uncle Joe, quantity has a quality all of its own. Plus they are the AK47 of the horological world, robust, and easily surviving on. Extra to no TLC Her...
Excellent metaphor my friend. At least your Seiko are much more peaceful. The creamy dial one is particularly lovely and well enhanced by its strap. Best wishes Alkiro
The least amount of money I ever paid for a mechanical watch but definitely many more smiles per Euro than most Thank you! Btw. you could call Seiko an independent, since they still do everything themselves
.... There are A LOT of such watches in my eyes, but there may be a lot MORE which are OVERAPPRECIATED, hehe ) Most: 45 years old - After adjusting, still runs +/- 2 sec per day. .. and second most, IMHO. Before ($300 from eBay). .. and after by GP's rest...
Would be so busy that it would crash our servers 😀but it would be sooo interesting to see the results. We should definitely consider it It is amazing to see so many vintage models being shown compared to more modern watches so far Thanks for your contribu...
Perhaps obscure vintage brands that have become defunct since the quartz crisis? This one is a simple manual wind 3 hander that I enjoy wearing, the 38mm case and the dial being attractive for me Cheap and quite fun! ...
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 7th, 2017-07:00
not the well known Rolex or Patek Philippes. Only PuristS like us will know them But that's where the satisfaction and joy are. Only those in the know, know. Under appreciated or not by the general public doesn't matter Someone thought my VC Historique 19...
I am a very big fan of Omega sport watches from the early 70's. They really bring me back to a period of my childhood. There are so many cool iterations having cool shapes with outstanding colors, such as the soccer timer, yacht racing and this one. The c...
... really deserve much more attention from present day collectors! Your watch as my 125 Anniversary are a good example of those magnificent watches if the past! Superb! And in a superb condition! Love it! Hagwe my friend! Abel
Yes Perrelet is a under appreciated brand....I own a Perrelet turbine, such a fun watch. I ALWAYS get compliments and everyone wants to wear it on their wrist to try it out! Best, Mike