Doxa is an excellent snow choice πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Feb 06, 2022,04:36 AM
 

Any reason why you gave up skiing? In my case there was a super long absence as well but then last year I was bringing my daughter to her ski lessons regularly and at some point thought β€˜Why not?’ Haven’t regretted it since πŸ˜‰



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The WS for the 4th of February - β€˜Winter Olympic Sports’ - is live

 
 By: KMII : February 4th, 2022-10:48
I hope everyone has the potential side effects of last week’s Crown and Hands session well under control by now and punctually for the start of the winter sporting season today the new theme will be β€˜Winter Olympic Sports’. Whatever you associate with spo...  

Good theme ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 4th, 2022-11:42
After last weekend at the Crown & Hands we could all do with a little sporting exercise. It’s a little chilly out here πŸ₯Ά ...  

Thank you…

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 9th, 2022-09:38
It was very cold πŸ₯Ά

Cool picture and message! πŸ‘Œ

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-13:32

Cool 😎 πŸ‘

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 4th, 2022-18:57

Wow nice one

 
 By: Cookies : February 5th, 2022-02:46

Great then this week! Perfect timing as we are having a small snow storm today β›ˆ

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-13:34
Fear not, the Explorer is! ...  

Thanks! A fun one to wear!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-15:50

Timed it well, did I? 😁

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:23
Love the Explorer in its natural environment β„οΈπŸ‘πŸ»

Indeed my friend your timing is impeccable! 😎

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 5th, 2022-12:31

Perfect choice for the theme …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:21
Good shots of your Explorer !

πŸ™ thank you Captain

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 6th, 2022-12:47

β€œWinterized” Seikos

 
 By: vallura : February 4th, 2022-14:49
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Oh yeah!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-15:16

Lovely pair resting after a winter workout πŸ‘πŸ»

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:25
And well suited to the snow outside ❄️

Taking it easy 😬

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:24

Yeah It’s ridiculous how mesmerizing that dial is.

 
 By: vallura : February 8th, 2022-23:05
I’ve been wasting time away just staring at the thing lol!

Icy/glacier dial

 
 By: vallura : February 4th, 2022-16:03
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Great capture of the dial texture

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-21:48

Thank you, CπŸ™

 
 By: vallura : February 4th, 2022-23:24

Wow

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 5th, 2022-01:40
Fantastic shot!

Very nice

 
 By: Cookies : February 5th, 2022-02:46

Thank you, my friend

 
 By: vallura : February 5th, 2022-04:05

Thank you πŸ™ !

 
 By: vallura : February 5th, 2022-14:43

Love that dial …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:19
Good shot πŸ‘

Much appreciated, Cpt!

 
 By: vallura : February 6th, 2022-14:59

Hmmhh.. Let me see how to play..

 
 By: hs111 : February 4th, 2022-16:08
MIH - Less is more.. Love that austere look Not sure if this is allowed, as it is a 2nd watch - Railmaster CK 2914-2 (Pls - Note: if not allowed by this week’s rules - simply just disregard this entry.. ) HAGWE & Best, hs. ...  

No limitations in terms of numbers this weekend HS111 😊

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:27
I forgot that you like to engage in winter sports in warmer climates 😁 Love the choices made - could easily handle a bit of ice and snow, too πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Winter OL in… Denmark πŸ‡©πŸ‡°

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : February 4th, 2022-16:53
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That’s a good winter shot Hans …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:17
I love the vintage Seamaster 300

Are those moguls on that dial?

 
 By: Andy_Mac : February 4th, 2022-18:25
Have a great weekend everybody πŸ‘Š ...  

Top!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-21:52

Nicely melting snowflakes ❄️

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:28
Wonderfully shot πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Cheers πŸ™

 
 By: Andy_Mac : February 5th, 2022-08:56
…glad I kept that shot now!πŸ‘Šβ„οΈπŸ‘Šβ„οΈ

Great wrist shot !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:16

Thanks Captain

 
 By: Andy_Mac : February 6th, 2022-15:23
…was a cold one!

Hagwe πŸ»β„οΈ

 
 By: Stoikos : February 4th, 2022-18:28
Rolex Ice Dweller Omega and Olympics ...  

I am freezing with after seeing your first picture!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 4th, 2022-21:52

Thanks! Feel better now! 😁

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 5th, 2022-00:16

A very apropos pair!

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:29
And the ice Explorer is simply top πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Rolex on ice πŸ˜‰β€¦

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:16
Good shot !

Thank you, Cpt 🍻

 
 By: Stoikos : February 6th, 2022-14:40

Cricket , golf & rugby - not forgetting Polo

 
 By: jml_watches : February 4th, 2022-20:49
Well I definitely don't play polo & the rest are about as close as I get to any other sport + winter or otherwise HAGWE Cheers JML ...  

You and me are in the same boat πŸ˜‚

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:31
I have also not really been an active participant for a while, although I resumed skiing last winter after a long hiatus. Might try today, if I gather enough energy πŸ˜‚ Love the shots from sporting events - fitting the theme wonderfully πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Good selection of sports πŸ‘

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:15

Sub Zero 😎 An old snow shot as we don’t get much nowadays

 
 By: 111forza : February 4th, 2022-21:56
Enjoy your weekend ladies and gentlemen 🍻 ...  

Oldie but goldie!

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-04:32
We have had so much snow this winter like I cannot remember since childhood ❄️ Great shot you made πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Oldie but a goodie 😬

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:14

Hi KM…

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 5th, 2022-10:29
I just wanted to say that your Grand Seiko Silver Birch looks great, especially on the strap you have chosen. Is this a recent one in your collection ?

Got it last year…

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-19:10
So been with me for a while. As for strap I accidentally found out about a strap maker actually making a birch strap, so decided to give it a try 😁 Here a more classical choice: ...  

I thought it looked like a birch finish on the strap …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 5th, 2022-20:56
It looks superb, is it comfortable ?

Very much so, let me try to get a better picture of it πŸ‘πŸ»

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-04:33
When it gets a bit lighter 😊

Here you go πŸ‘πŸ»

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-06:22
...  

That is very cool …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-10:35
You made this one extra special.

Birch on birch 🌳

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-14:56
Very happy how it turned out πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

+1

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 5th, 2022-22:32

Great series, dear KMII. The GS has just the perfect dial for the snow...

 
 By: S F : February 5th, 2022-12:53
Looking forward to a great BJ Winter Olympics ...  

Wonderful wintery shots β„οΈπŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-19:11
And just added a Birch on snow shot in response to Captain Scarlet’s question above πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

Good winter shots SF !

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:10

Thk you Cpt!πŸ₯‚

 
 By: S F : February 6th, 2022-13:49

Very good theme, dear KMII!

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : February 5th, 2022-14:48
What could be better for the just started Winter Olympics in Bejing as my Omega Semaster Bejing, although in a summer environment: Truly yours, Adam ...  

Fantastic choice, Adam!

 
 By: KMII : February 5th, 2022-19:12
The colored 10 minute markers for the Olympic Rings is a fantastic touch πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Hello dear friend KM!! My times skying are long gone…

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 5th, 2022-22:57
… and I had little opportunity to take shots of my watches in snow or winter sports. Willing to participate I choose just a few shots taken in snow or winter environment. Have a wonderful weekend dear KM and friends!! Abel ...  

Doxa is an excellent snow choice πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-04:36
Any reason why you gave up skiing? In my case there was a super long absence as well but then last year I was bringing my daughter to her ski lessons regularly and at some point thought β€˜Why not?’ Haven’t regretted it since πŸ˜‰ ...  

Thanks a lot for your kind comments dear friend KM. Regarding skying... My family and me used to spend many winters vacationing in a Sky Center here in my Country till our children growed...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 6th, 2022-14:20
... and formed their own families. Then Life took us to other travels to different places and we kept far from sky places. No special reason, but just following different paths and interests. My son and daughter and their families are still skiing and tea... 

Great and big πŸ˜‚

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-14:58
Thanks for the story Abel. Was more or less similar with me for a long time and I am happy to have found a chance to restart it πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

My pleasure to share dear KM! I’m happy to know…

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 8th, 2022-02:49
… you had the chance to restart and how nice to be able to introduce your childs to this fantastic sport! Keep enjoying so much my dear friend! Abel

Doxa on (frozen) water πŸ₯Άβ€¦

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:13
Possibly the ultimate β€œtough” watch. Excellent choice and great photos dear friend.

Thank you so much Stoikos! That shot was made some years…

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 8th, 2022-02:48
… ago in Queens, New York in the grounds of the 1964/65 Universal Expo. That was the US Steel Globe still standing there together with some buildings of that Fair. Appreciate your comments! Cheers! Abel

Wow nice piece!

 
 By: Cookies : February 6th, 2022-12:11

thanks M!

 
 By: terbaboom : February 6th, 2022-15:07

Definitely ice blue πŸ₯Άβ€¦

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2022-12:13
Love it !

thanks Captain!

 
 By: terbaboom : February 6th, 2022-15:13

Now that’s super fitting…

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-14:59
And truly great πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» Thanks for playing!

thanks KMII!

 
 By: terbaboom : February 6th, 2022-15:13

Lovely shot!

 
 By: Andy_Mac : February 6th, 2022-18:33
..the pattern reminds me of curling! That’s definitely a winter sport so you’re good 😊

Is pool a . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 6th, 2022-16:29
. . . winter sport? Well, if it is, then whatever I'm wearing is the watch I associate winter sports with. Today, that watch happens to be my personal . . . . . . "Miracle on Ice". ...  

Beautiful watch, Art!

 
 By: KMII : February 6th, 2022-16:50
I am wondering about you on ice wearing this, though πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Ice? I don't even get . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 6th, 2022-16:58
. . . into water, much less the frozen stuff. πŸ₯Ά