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Happy... ummm 30th... for 6 days time!!
My way of counting I never get past mid 30's... makes it easier.
Lovely Breitling... its amazing how it has not dated, it is still a great and relevant piece today. The last few years Breitling seem to have gone off the boil... I wonder what will come after the new ownership.
Great pics!
Andrew
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WS of the 9th June - STARTS NOW!!!
So here is my choice for tonight and trying to choose something to open to share... I love this watch but on the other hand have a very strange relationship with it as I only wear it maybe once or twice a year. On the other hand, it has also been on near ...
A timeless classic...
Always loved the green crystal on the Milgauss and of course the orange hand!! A great watch. Cheers Andrew
Birthday watches ...
Here are some: Last year birthday gift to myself: Polaris 65 Pt. A celebration forever. Static picture for the celebration: The last Amvox. Seven: Last year Christmas: My coolest gift, from the last year: A glorious watch, IMHO: A wonderful weekend to all...
I remember well your "coolest gift from the last year". I had been particularly impressed by its weight.
And what about this Omega. Absolutely stunning. Best wishes Alkiro
WOW Nilo....
You are bringing in the heavy guns!! I would have trouble choosing between them... but think it would have to go towards the Omega, I have always been fascinated with this piece. If you could only keep one from these... which would it be? Cheers Andrew
Wow Nilo!! What a photographic gallery!! Awesome shots!! ... and watches!!...
... Have a great week end my friend! Cheers! Abel
Hi Nilo, Not easy to write after seeing your JLC beauties...
Not only they represent a respectable brand but all of them are handsome complications. Thanks fo sharing, Best Bülent...
Rolex Milgauss
This was my engagement present watch in 2011. I figured if the girl gets a ring the guy gets a Rolex. Have a great weekend everyone. ...
a Milgauss winner...
I have never owned a Rolex but if I did, this would be probably be towards the top of the list. What made you choose this one rather than the green crystal one? Cheers Andrew
Honestly...
To be honest it was a tricky decision. I remember talking to a work colleague the day before I went to buy it & saying "first pick is the GV (green crystal), then the white, then the black". I arrived at the AD as soon as they opened & we laid all 3 versi...
This just arrived yesterday...
... so it's on my wrist today of course. A continuation of my ongoing obsession with blued hands ! ...
That's a wonderful new addition
lovely vintage Zenith Chronograph and I'm with you on blued hands...
An amazing Zenith...
you must tell me more about that, it looks like a decent size case as well? Love those angles on the lugs. Great catch! Cheers Andrew
Thanks CC, Alkiro, VMM & Andrew for your kind words...
... in helping celebrate my obsession with blued hands Andrew : its a 37mm case, and like you I really like the angular lugs that add such retro charm. It's a Zenith A271, and served as a partial inspiration for the recent Hodinkee+Zenith watch collaborat...
What a charm and beauty !
Nothing can have as much charm as a beautiful vintage piece in such a nice condition ! Excellent catch bravo, it is worth being patient ! Mike
Thanks Mike! Patience is a tough discipline in vintage collection, but I love it when it finally pays off!
Admittedly, I am (more often than not) ill-disciplined
Give it a second thought, Andrew. The Freak is a special watch, not something you will wear every day.
But when you wear it, you know why you own it. It is such a special watch! Best, Nicolas
I am with you Nico...
it is why I still have it. I put it on and fall in love with it again... not that the relationship ended maybe just cooled off! I just wonder sometimes if I were to get shed a few pieces which I did not wear would I miss them and get a bigger piece which ...
Some from me for consideration
#1: the Paris GTG Watch #2: a classic yellow gold vintage dress watch with a twist #3: a curvy classic GP that goes well with all celebration events HAGWE, CC ...
For me that GP high frequency is just magic...
The style of the numerals, the balanced dial and that orange hand! I wish GP would go back to making some of these amazing watches... they seem to have lost their way recently. Cheers CC Andrew
The GP Railtimer watch is so cool
The orange hand, the tan ostrich strap come together harmoniously with the Arabic numerals!
These form a great Trio, CC !.. If I would have to choose only one, it probably might be the Railtimer, next maybe the last one..
.. lucky you to have the sweet pain of selection.. Cheers & Best, hs.
My contribution.
I don't know if I will wear a watch today, but if so, it will be this one. Vte ...
Not wear a watch today??!!!
Are you sick?! LOL! But if you were going to wear one, this Nomos fits the bill. Always loved the beautiful clean dials on these. Is that a power reserve just above the centre of the dial? Cheers Andrew
:)
Don't worry, real passions never die, and mine is real. Still enjoying them. Not wearing many watches these days. I haven't worn any for more than three years, and now they really bother me on the wrist. They must be light and comfy or I would not wear th...
You don't see these very often!
I remember I almost bought one back in the day as they had a model with orange if I recall in it. Very cool watch indeed... big but cool!!! Cheers Andrew
Thanks Andrew
Indeed these don't come by often. Yes, big but wearable as it has no lugs. Hugs my small wrist quite well I must say.
Happy Birthday, Andrew!
... well, from me, not exactly celebratory timing, but here it is. Celebrating with Caviar and Champagne -)) HAGWE, everyone! I am flying again....for business trip next week..... Sigh.... Ken ...
You should not complain, Ken
coz if i need to fly on business, my meals look more like this ...
Now that mad me laugh out loud...
in comparison with Ken. But I must admit, in European terms that actually looks quite good!
Well it looks tough Ken...
but someone has to eat the caviar and drink he champagne I guess! I have travelled for the last 15 years so totally get it, everyone thinks it must be great but most of the time I am happy to actually be at home! Safe travels! Andrew
Happy Birthday again Andrew!! Superb watch and it is really a strange (or curious) relationship with it...
... as you explain this duality. In any case, I wish you´ll enjoy it so much (till you find another watch which justifies letting this one go!) All the best, Abel.
Thanks Abel!
Its a strange one, I wore it yesterday and then thought I wonder why I do not wear it more often. I wonder if it is the weight of being platinum that puts me off... Cheers Andrew
Definitely something worth celebrating!
Love the clean and almost sterile dial of the MIH... no frills just the information you need clear and concise. Cheers Andrew
Jml, I had to buy the watch...
All I got from the University was the certificate. I also had to earn my promotion by putting together a 300 page portfolio and have outside and inside reviewers recommend and vote for me. Nothing is free.
Means you got to choose a great one :-)
Was rather amazed initially as thought the days of watches as long service awards were long gone. You've just proved me right - you have to buy your own! Though yours is a great choice. Enjoy wearing it JML
This is definitely my celebration watch
1. My only visibly (non-white) golden watch. I don't wear gold a lot, but i adore this one. 2. Perfect size for my golden watch 3. The perfect mixture of classic and dressy, yet still young and sporty. 4. There's nothing I don't like about it (except mayb...
Great composition! Really like this picture and really, really like this watch!!
Thanks for sharing. Tim
I am not sure I have seen a gold Geophysic
But I like it! Great picture too! Cheers Andrew
The watch itself is reason enough
Great 7 points - but you don't need them. Your picture says it all Cheers JML
Red red wine!!Cheers...
The case is very different when compared to other Ulysse Nardin me very handsome sport watch. Thanks for sharing, And i will share my Chopard with a shot in front of the Bodrum Castle Turkey. Have a good weekend, Bülent... ...
What a wonderful setting
and a gorgeous Milla Miglia! I always like the way they printed the 12 and 6 on the inside of the crystal on this model, always catches my eye. Enjoy! Andrew
Thank you Nico!
I haven't seen Sicily yet but believe me that who loves Marine Life should come and see Bodrum and its neighbor villages. Best,Bülent...
A birthday present to myself for a landmark. Wearing today and reading
About an island with very few watches worn, and where I may be visiting very soon. Part of me is already there, and that will be its own special occasion. I do love this watch, brightens my day when I wear it. ...
Ah the gorgeous red reverso...
I remember picking one up with another PuristS a few years back... love the deep red colour of the dial and looks great in the sunshine! Would look even better in the Greek sunshine!! Cheers Andrew
Here is my beloved Breitling offered by my parents for my 20th birthday... almost 20 years ago (exactly the 15th of June). You can easily calculate what will be my age in 6 days ;-)
Impossible to find a better celebration timepiece than this one for me. Even birds-of-paradise seems to love it HAGWE Best wishes Alkiro ...
Happy... ummm 30th... for 6 days time!!
My way of counting I never get past mid 30's... makes it easier. Lovely Breitling... its amazing how it has not dated, it is still a great and relevant piece today. The last few years Breitling seem to have gone off the boil... I wonder what will come aft...
Thank you Andrew.
Yes, a revival or a slow death throes. We'll see. Best wishes Alkiro
I tried my best but can't decide...
...which of your pics I like best, they are all equally great ! A 20 years gift from your parents is indeed one to cherish specially, it gives to your watch a very special value. Best, Mike
Are you still on this stupid competition ;)
I think this is one of the ultimate celebration watches... turning it over is a celebration itself and deserves a long cool drink while soaking in that beautiful Minerva. Cheers Andrew
I think we need a new rule for the wristscan
you cannot submit the same watch twice in a row
The more I see this piece.. The more there is a tiny element of regret..
.. of not having "applied" for this great Chronograph. But there are always also other objects of desire.. - Another time, another occasion.. Best & HAGWE, dear friend hs
Sorry, misplaced my entry into wrong thread with the announcement.. So I re-post, if that's ok ?..
Ok.. this time I'll try to play with several chips.. First of all.. again Happy B-Day to you Andrew ! Here now my celebrating tic-tacs.. Celebrating my B-day in the theatre & JLC 1901 PanoInverse.. A bit eclectic but very coool.. JLC Geomatic & Bl...
Well, my friend.. there always is a first time.. And I'm quite sure it might not be the last one from GO.. Glad, that you like it ! :))
.. to me, this is a piece with a very specific appeal. It is amazing how light plays with the different parts & sectors of the dial. - Quite attractive, indeed ! Best, hs PS: I'll bring it along, when we meet..
Hummm... this GO PanoInverse is so cool
And I love the colour of the dial of your JLC 1901. It perfectly matches the colour of the theatre. Best wishes Alkiro
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