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Homage to those Magnificent Men in their flying machines ...
Team,
Let's show our deep appreciation to all that dreamed to fly and those who made this dream possible.
On July 20th, we celebrate the 44th anniversary of the first Moon landing.
Let's join Francis Albert Sinatra:
And let's not forget the true pioneer that made the first attempts to fly:
Of course, I'm wearing a pilot related watch.
IWC MK XVI, "Spitfire":
I love this watch. My first boutique acquisition.
Of course, for Damjan, the B&W versions:
This watch looks gorgeous on B&W, IMHO.
I have another pilot watch but ... some other day.
A wonderful weekend to all and let's see all of those flying watches,
Nilo
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Homage to those Magnificent Men in their flying machines ...
Team, Let's show our deep appreciation to all that dreamed to fly and those who made this dream possible. On July 20th, we celebrate the 44th anniversary of the first Moon landing. Let's join Francis Albert Sinatra: And let's not forget the true pioneer t...
Aviation homage....
I can think of little that is more patriotic for a Brit than the JLC Mk11..... And how can any moon landing anniversary go marked without homage to the Omega? ...
Two killer and historical pieces ...
Joe, The MK 11 is a true object of desire and the Speedmaster is The Icon. Your Speedy may not be the Moon Watch but it has the Moon on it. Gorgeous. I'm so sorry that I am "Omegaless" those days. Cheers, Nilo
No aviators or a moon watch...
But at least I have a blue sky... An aeroplane and a patch! :) HAGWE Blomman ...
I may be wrong but ...
Any serious pilot should be more than proud to wear your wonderful military Hamilton. In case any pilot don't show up, ship to me that I can learn how to fly in no time. Cheers, Nilo
Of course, but do a better job with the packaging ...
Or better, try to group with a few of Memovox to protect the good stuff. Cheers, Nilo
Is that a Chronograph I see??? And I thought you were not a Chrono guy! :)))
You did VERY WELL. This is a very cool military chrono you have and show, my friend! BRAVO! Best, Nicolas
Well, sometime has to be the first...
Or like in this case, the second vintage... Inspired by...! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman
This is a great dial which was shared by several brands.
Will you complete the theme? ;) Best, Nicolas
Not sure if I will...
But I do see a trend here... ;) And considering my start point was here... Who knows where it will end...! ;) Best Blomman ...
GMT pilot watch...
Homage to a fantastic flying machine, the Concorde and a pilot watch, Rolex GMT Matt ...
Beautiful GMT and the most beautiful ...
Airplane ever made, the Concorde. Should be a dream to board a Concorde wearing a Rolex GMT. (Picture from Wikiipedia) Is a shame that this is no longer a possibility, at least on the Concorde side. Cheers, Nilo ...
A lovely vintage GMT, Matt...........
I am just surprised not to have seen more Rolex GMT pieces, bearing in mind this weeks theme. HAGWE
I've been fascinated by airplanes since I was a boy,
but I was not able to take a flight on that incredible machine. Just to watch it landing or taking off would be good enough for me, but I haven't done it either... ...
From Kitty Hawk
to the moon ! To defy gravity - a common theme in Horology and Aviation ! The closest most of us will ever get .... Reaching out to the heavens and beyond ! Sensation of flight with ground machines .... Just because .... :) A reflection of how far aviatio...
flamenco, I like the way that............
In your last photo the inner dial of the AP, matches the yellow on on your trainers. ;)
Just one of the old...
Just one of the old ones i have kicking around Laurens with a remake of the nasa velcro strap taken on a page of the moonwatch book. best G On 19 Jul 2013 05:14, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* big daddy (registered) on Ju...
well i have 3. a...
well i have 3. a 105.003-64, a 105.012-64 and the replica from 1998. this is i think the 105.003 with a different strap on it. best G On 19 Jul 2013 06:32, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* amanico (registered) on July 18th,...
oh yes, but i may...
oh yes, but i may post some other pilots watches not from 1964. eek! G On 19 Jul 2013 09:37, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* amanico (registered) on July 19th, 2013 - 01:37 > > *Title: I knew that it had something to see w...
some more to pay homage.
this is a bit left of centre. an Accutron, used in the control panel of both the Apollo command modules and Concordes flight deck. a homage to the Luftwaffe observers watch by Laco, the same brand i owned the original of. do you want anymore? G ...
You're on a roll with today's series, Graham. Cool stuff.
We are not so old after all. ;-) Andrew
Gotta be THE Speedy.....
.... from the year I was born (yeah, pre-moon ). HAGWE! Ken ...
That's great, Ken
Long been on my wish list to find a Speedy from my birth year. Surely you are not 'pre-moon'? ;-) Andrew
I was born before moon laniding... :-)
.. but I don't remember watching the historical moment.... Hahaha. Ken
What I do remember were ...
... the Apollo 16 and 17 missions in 1972. I was only 5 for Apollo 11. But I do have lots of paper clippings and magazine articles from that period, so it must have engaged my imagination. Andrew
"5 for Apollo 11"...
... then we are almost at the same age! Good to know! You are often "matured" than I am, though :-) Ken
a lot of us were...
a lot of us were 5 for apollo 11 Ken. its that 1964 thing going on :) On 20 Jul 2013 03:15, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* KIH (registered) on July 19th, 2013 - 19:15 > > *Title: "5 for Apollo 11"... > * > > *
before chinese new year? you...
before chinese new year? you still be a dragon On 20 Jul 2013 11:50, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* KIH (registered) on July 20th, 2013 - 03:50 > > *Title: Oh, almost class mate :-) > * > > *
Hahaha...
... Japanese don't use Chines year but the western calendar system. So, for Japanese, whoever was born during Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of 1965 is "Snake". A bit different. Ken
i never knew that, but...
i never knew that, but always wondered why the Chinese had to have their new year later than ours :) G On 20 Jul 2013 16:39, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* KIH (registered) on July 20th, 2013 - 08:39 > > *Title: Hahaha......
Thanks Nicolas
This old man has unfortunately left my home, a sale regret :( HAGWE Anders
This one is to the Type XX which the Yacht Master is to the Submariner.
I have it on my wrist for one week, now, and I just can't take it off. Sorry for the already posted picture, but I have a problem on my current computer, which I'll solve next week... HAGWE! Nicolas PS: The watermark is a joke, not a link to an external b...
Superb....
......not sure I agree with your YM analogy, but either way the XX is superb
Let me elaborate...
The Yacht Master is a watch for a captain, with its elegant platinum dial and bezel. We are in front of an elegant Submariner, somewhat dressy, and a bit farther from the basic tool. The Type XX platinum / Salmon dial is in the same spirit. Farther from t...
I keep forgetting ...
That the XX is a pilot watch. If the platinum is for captains, my SS (W/O date) is for cadets? He he. Does not matter the metal, the Type XX is a great watch. Cheers, Nilo ...
Agreed. In SS, it is much more coherent, but in platinum,
It is just splendid... ;) All the best, my friend. Nicolas
Hello my dear friend! This salmon dial is something to die for!...
... of course it is a "deluxe pilot´s watch" but all the spirit is there I feel! Feliz Dia del Amigo mañana! Un abrazo afectuoso, Abel.
Love the Salomon dial! :)
Hm, these two register chronos are really getting to me! ;) Best, my friend Blomman
Actually that web address ...
... is not yet taken. You should register it quickly before someone else thinks of it! ;-) Not surprised you are enjoying that special dial. Have a good weekend, Nico. Andrew
Flight, love and persevere ...
Peter Speake-Marin this morning, Iphoneshot ! HAGWE Best Patrice ...
I'm so very glad
that picture dedicated to me will win this week WS :) Awesome shots dear Nilo Best Damjan
Great setup ...
I hate to see a Moon watch picture when I don't have a single one. Great match: Jacket+Shirt+Watch. Cheers, Nilo
I wanted to show how ...
... versatile the Speedy is on bracelet. And wearing it reminds you that anything is possible. Andrew
Hello Nilo and friends!! A very nice thematic proposal this week end...
... and I would like to add, that celebrating the first Moon Landing, here in Argentina, we also celebrate the "Día del Amigo" that is "Friends Day", and we just call our friends or reunite for a lunch or drink with them. This was an idea of a local denti...
Killer watch and outstanding presentation ...
Abel, I'm speechless. You show a gorgeous watch, with a marvelous history and then the place where the watch was acquired! Wonderful. Cheers, Nilo
Thank you Nilo! I´m so happy you liked it, and it is always a pleasure...
... to participate here and share these pieces with my friends at Purists! Feliz Dia del Amigo! Best cordial regards, Abel.
lovely polerouter. here's my 1964...
lovely polerouter. here's my 1964 model with microtor. best Graham On 19 Jul 2013 15:34, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Subexplorer (registered) on July 19th, 2013 - 07:34 > > *Title: Hello Nilo and friends!! A very nice ...
Beautiful dear Graham!! Mine is ten years older than...
... yours, and got the previous non micro rotor moevement, as you can see. Your example looks beautiful. I guess few people would think about this model as a "Pilot´s Watch", but I feel we can truly consider it as such, and in a very historical period of ...
Lovely Polarouter, Abel!
Here is another Polarouter/SAS ad for you, my friend! :) Best Blomman ...
Thank you dear Blomman!! I´m happy you like it...
... and I thank for this so nice piece of memorabilia! I´ll add to my collection with your permission! Have a nice Dia del Amigo tomorrow!! Very cordially, Abel.
Great watch, but more importantly ...
... a lovely sentiment in that post. I also view the moon landing as one of the few events that brings humans together as one. It's a pity the dia del amigo idea didn't spread further; we could all do with that. So happy friends day, Abel. Warm regards, A...
Thank you for your kind words Andrew! Happy Day of Friends to you too!
With best cordial regards, Abel.
Unusual to see that orientation ...
... of subdials, but it works well and looks good on your wrist. Andrew
"Eight Miles . . .
. . . High" - The Byrds, 1966. No aviators in my collection, but there's one on my hard drive . . . . . . a circa 1944 GUB chronograph exhibited in the German Watch Museum, Glashütte. ...
From the times of "Eight Miles High" ...
I don't think they need an airplane. Since you remind us about the Byrds ... Memories .... Cheers, Nilo
3 homages to flight
Had some fun with my watches a few years ago Speedrise 2001 Formation ...
a VERY special Zenith Eitan....
a VERY special Zenith Eitan. lovely chubbly. G On 19 Jul 2013 18:18, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Ubik (registered) on July 19th, 2013 - 10:18 > > *Title: A Special Zenith > * > > *
I was waiting to your post ...
To see what you had in mind for this theme. Wonderful Zenith. Cheers, Nilo
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