nilomis[Omega]
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I agree with the accuracy ...
Feb 27, 2015,02:22 AM
About the aesthetic of the movement , it's fine if we consider the industrial manufacturing.
One point that I like is high quality if the dial, markers and hands.
Cheers,
Nilo
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This week's WristScan is open!
By: mkt33 : February 26th, 2015-08:52
The Theme: "Your watches from the back. Show us the movements!" This is one of my personal favorites. The brand "flies under the radar" and the movement is sublime. Let's see your favorite. HAGWE, Mike ...
Sure!
By: mkt33 : February 26th, 2015-12:00
It is the standard release Masterpiece Chronograph. The custom/ in-house movement design was a collaboration between ML and Andreas Strehler. Its got a nice dial design ( at least I enjoy it a lot). The little dots of lume and the lumed chrono hand shine ...
I agree. Maurice Lacroix has always been a really good
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-06:04
brand with their complications. I think they took a little breather after their attempt to move upstream didnot go as well as they had hoped with Memoire 1. At least now they are vertically integrated with a varied collection of mechanical watches. Thanks...
Recent favorite would be . . .
By: Dr No : February 26th, 2015-10:36
. . . this manual wind effort from Omega. Fingers crossed on both hands the next-gen Railmaster comes equipped with a dateless version. While I have a few interesting movements in my collection, the most attractive is one I let go of. Hamilton cal 921, en...
Both amazing examples
By: rnaden : February 26th, 2015-22:34
Completely different bridge layout between the two, but beautiful in their own ways. I like the use of two tones on the Omega
The dark side
By: crown comfort : February 26th, 2015-11:53
I'm going to show you two solid case backs, not a saphiire case back with movement. Boring? Maybe not. 1/ GP Cambre Carree, special commission to the Sultan of Oman with the Sultan's coat of arms. 2/ and the GP Vintage 94 with the engraved GP Tourbillon. ...
Both lovely backsides! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 26th, 2015-12:34
Great to see we are on the same wave, my friend! :) Will post in a minute... Best Blomman
Sultan of Oman
By: crown comfort : February 27th, 2015-00:01
Hi Nicolas, I don't know an awful lot, but I read a few things here and there. From the catalogues I have, the Ref 2499, which is the two subdial Chrono without date of the more common Cambre Carree 2498 always appears only with the white dial. So far, ev...
"Tongue . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-09:54
. . . in cheek." [That was for Nicolas. He knows why!]
My avatar....
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 26th, 2015-12:36
Speaks for itself.... :) HAGWE Blomman ...
Back to Memovox
By: jml_watches : February 26th, 2015-12:37
Hi All An exceptional view - the back of a Memovox An interesting view The dials not too bad either! HAGWE Cheers JML ...
It is an exceptional view..
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-06:24
One of my worst mistakes. I sold mine to gather funds for another watch. Thanks for sharing, Mike
The other side of a Good Planet (Omega, of course) ...
By: nilomis : February 26th, 2015-12:45
Here we go: I'm sorry but it was on my wrist and there are portions of my DNA there: The back in B&W is also ... Sexy: Here is the front. A Good Planet in full glory: A great weekend to all, Nilo ...
Omega has done a lot of good work with this movement
By: rnaden : February 27th, 2015-00:36
From an accuracy perspective, it is impeccable. From an aesthetic point of view, the colors and use of black plus the snailed waves gives it a look that is so different from the usual.
I agree with the accuracy ...
By: nilomis : February 27th, 2015-02:22
About the aesthetic of the movement , it\'s fine if we consider the industrial manufacturing. One point that I like is high quality if the dial, markers and hands. Cheers, Nilo
They call this decoration ....
By: nilomis : February 27th, 2015-07:05
"luxury finish with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque". What this means falls outside my humble understand. Cheers, Nilo
Sounds expensive :-)
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-13:29
Guess the marketing department got it right! Thanks, Mike
Back...
By: amanico : February 26th, 2015-14:53
On the wrist. With a good bakelite insert... Which makes a huge difference. HAGWE, Nicolas ...
Always so magic.
By: tombub : February 27th, 2015-13:42
Thank you for these photos !
Amazing example!
By: Thevenin : February 27th, 2015-14:35
Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Dogu
That third photo . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-10:04
. . . hurts, Nicolas! A reminder that fig season is six months away ;-) . . .
For a golden coin
By: ninolitaliano : February 28th, 2015-10:17
for a golden coin she shows the buttocks ...
Very Cool...
By: SALMANPK : February 27th, 2015-06:45
I really like your idea and am all in if you decide to do it. Thank You and HAGWE, S
My most precious...
By: Tim Jackson : February 26th, 2015-16:07
Of all my watches, this one took the longest to reach me from the point of deciding to buy it. However, it was so well worth the wait. To have a movement designed and painstakingly hand finished by one chap, Keaton, tucked away in central Oregon, is a thr...
Mike,
By: Tim Jackson : February 27th, 2015-10:59
Great to hear from you. It took almost 2 years, however since then, the process has been fine tuned, as many of the tools required to make parts in my watch, are allready created. The current timing is approx. 8-10months I believe. The exciting aspect is ...
Can't wait to see the new case...
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-13:32
Sounds like the wait included a lot of collaboration between you and Keaton which is good and makes the time go by quicker. Best, Mike
A most unusual animal...
By: jporos : February 26th, 2015-18:07
on this watch back. I have been wearing it non-stop. Here's the front. HAGWE! ...
Thanks Nicolas!
By: jporos : February 28th, 2015-07:34
I think it is the better Apple watch.
What's better than a Retro Twin?
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-06:53
A Paul Gerber P10 with THREE rotors :-) When that model was announced, it was spoken for after 24 hours. I was on vaca and when I returned, it was too late. Thanks for sharing, Best, Mike
Ready for weekend duty
By: rnaden : February 26th, 2015-22:33
These two favorites. Where the front is the new back ...
Dial side is just as captivating...
By: rnaden : February 27th, 2015-00:34
This one has got the black, white and blue sorted out perfectly :-) It's clearly my favorite in my small collection...it got a whopping 98 days of wrist time in the last 6 months. Perfect proportions, genuinely versatile and very comfortable. ...
Now I recognize that my breadth of horological knowledge
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-07:06
is very limited. I thought I would be only seeing Reversos on this week's wristscan. How could I forget watches like the Breguet La Tradition and the Panoinverse? Thanks for sharing, Like Nicolas said : Nice Backface :-) Cheers, Mike
To . . .
By: Dr No : February 27th, 2015-07:22
. . .uché! :-)
Back of RL.
By: fernando : February 27th, 2015-01:44
HAGWE fernando ...
Very nice!
By: =RWK= : February 27th, 2015-20:18
HAGWE fernando! -- Richard.
"God is in . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-10:20
. . . the details." L M van der Rohe
Feel the Love
By: MTF : February 27th, 2015-01:56
This watch reminded me of a Chopard story of love, passion, and loyalty, constant through time. The sort of mutual love and respect that extracts something more than extraordinary from the human core than we realise; a love that sparked this memorable inc...
It really is an "All in One"
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-07:14
Your first photo of course :-) I may have to create a new catagory for this week's Wrist scan ! Best, Mike
Mike's call . . .
By: Dr No : February 27th, 2015-07:20
. . . but if you're asking me: Static. :-)
Beauties Mo.....
By: Andy : February 27th, 2015-12:08
As static judge just a pity they are on the wrist my friend....!!! ;) Hope you are well and I'm thinking a trip to London is well overdue so just let me know when in March or April is good and I'll be down :) Yours dude, Andy.
Two early Longines backs
By: Ubik : February 27th, 2015-07:52
A double cased Longines from 1918. Amazing that this engraving is not actually visible as a second plain caseback covers it. A Longines 13.33 movement, around the same time period, refined, delicate and mesmerising. HAGWE. This message has been edited by ...
They did it right back in 1918 didn't they?
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-13:37
That is why if they could produce beautiful movements like your Longines almost 100 years ago, I cannot believe half of the stuff PR departments try to feed us through their releases! Thanks for sharing, Mike
Thanks Mike
By: Ubik : March 1st, 2015-07:35
The 13.33 by Longines was first produced around 1913 and was the only Longines chronograph wristwatch movement until the early Thirties when it was replaced by the better known 13zn. It was only ever used by Longines and was produced totally in-house. Fro...
Thanks Damjan.
By: Ubik : March 1st, 2015-07:35
Hope you and yours are all well.
After the...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 1st, 2015-09:42
Scylla and Charybdis last year we are fine now All the best D
. . . and to think . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-10:25
. . . movements with this level of execution were more common then than they are now. Sometimes, progress isn't .
For me I think the height of the mechanical
By: Ubik : March 1st, 2015-07:41
chronograph was between the Thirties and the Fifties. It's a little like the music produced between 1968 and 1974, somehow before that the technical quality wasn't developed enough and after that, well Disco happened, but that period feels golden, an alch...
Always nice to be able to view the less seen part of our beloved watches...
By: Subexplorer : February 27th, 2015-09:12
... And this is one of my favorites in my collection as it reunites two brands I like so much: Pam 190 with a movement made by JLC. This is a nicely finished movement with eight days reserve and a very smooth winding. I like to hear the tic toc in my watc...
My precious....
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-13:39
That is on my buy list! Thanks for moving it up a few notches today with your post :-) HAGWE, Mike
Unitas
By: Thevenin : February 27th, 2015-09:37
Have a great weekend! Cheers, Dogu ...
I like it's rugged simplicity
By: Thevenin : February 27th, 2015-14:34
This one has a grey/gun metal finish. Makes it hard to catch the contrast :) Cheers, Dogu
Chipping in
By: ztirual : February 27th, 2015-11:16
...
Hiello Mike
By: ztirual : February 27th, 2015-16:20
at least 2 différences that I can think of without having the watches in my hands. 1/ difference in size. The double crown, here the very first iteration of it, is slightly bigger than the Nautilus and its back cover too. 2/ there are also subtle differen...
Thanks
By: ztirual : February 27th, 2015-16:33
réserve du patron, Nico... Btw the other one is not bad either being a prototype of the dual crown. It actually predates that very 6921-1. :-)
Saxon round up
By: stromer : February 27th, 2015-11:17
After Fernando started the defilée of manual movements from Glashütte let me throw two more into the pot: Have a great weekend everybody! Martin ...
Thank you, Michael,
By: stromer : March 1st, 2015-06:49
Yes, especially Saxon watches (and let's include D.Dornblüth here, who is adhering to Glashütte design standards even if they are located in a different federal state) have a very distinctive look. A nice thing to have an identity of its own. Bye,Martin ...
Complexity and utility . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-10:59
. . . in equal measure, without a hint of excess: GUB cal 58 . . . . . . ca '09. You're most fortunate, Martin; that was the acquisition of a lifetime. Best, Art ...
"More than meets the eye"
By: stromer : March 1st, 2015-07:04
is a concepts that always strikes a positive chord in me. But in this case there was so much more. And yes, we will see if ever another watch will make me jump from a tower as high as this one again. But I hope that it will remain the one. Thank you for y...
Nice Tutima, Richard!
By: jporos : February 27th, 2015-13:23
I think they do pilot inspired watches the best.
Thank you...
By: =RWK= : February 27th, 2015-16:48
I find this very neo-classic; jumping from pre WWII to Twenty-hundred. Best, -- Richard.
Tuti is a total torch!
By: =RWK= : February 27th, 2015-16:45
This piece runs like a top too...Spot-On for days :-) Cheers, -- Richard. ...
Tough choice...
By: andrewluff : February 27th, 2015-13:36
Just love the depth and layout.... Of course and that arrow...! But the finish, design and finish has to make this a favourite.... All in the detail... Cheers Andrew ...
Thanks Mike!
By: andrewluff : February 27th, 2015-14:34
I have a lot of respect for MB Villeret... magical pieces and this one leaves me wanting to look for another... will just have to sell a body part first :) Cheers Andrew
Both stellar . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-11:12
. . . one classic, the other, thoroughly modern. The Grönefeld resonates deeply; spectacular design and execution, highly evocative. It's one of very few new designs I'd want to own. Art
Dirty back...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 27th, 2015-14:03
of industries favorite workhorse Best D ...
We like them dirty :-)
By: mkt33 : February 27th, 2015-14:59
No way it can get that way unless it is a one of your favorites and a constant wear. Thanks for joining, Mike
thanks!
By: MattS : February 28th, 2015-07:42
I don't know if you noticed, he's wearing a diving watch!... Matt
Watches from the back? Show us movements?...
By: pplater : February 27th, 2015-22:59
Oh, yes please ! Apologies in advance for what will be an irresponsible number of shots in a wristscan thread, but it isn’t about the competition: this just happens to be the , and the more the merrier! First, a warm-up shot of a recognisable movement br...
Good morning pplater....!!!
By: Andy : February 27th, 2015-23:20
This is almost a thread in itself and some beauties tucked in there for sure :) Hope you are well my friend and I hope your in England again one day. Yours, Andy.
Good evening Andy...
By: pplater : February 28th, 2015-05:34
...good to see you. How about posting some backs? Got that Extreme Lab yet? :-) There's a silly chance we'll share a pint or two this year: watch this space. Any news of G? He seems to have gone underground. Cheers, pplater.
Well my friend....
By: Andy : February 28th, 2015-06:12
a little secret I'm one of the judges....but just for you I'll post a backside shortly..!! I've been AWOL myself for a bit but I'm seeing G in May, then sunnier pastures end of Aug/Sept (Ming doesn't know yet..!!) so don't travel then as we'll have to kee...
Somebody please.....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 28th, 2015-00:34
turn on the lights again :) I know that it will sound profane but I'm always happy to see that you have Cali in such eclectic collection Looks like I'm not wrong then when I crave for one :) Yours sincerely D
It was like...
By: pplater : February 28th, 2015-05:30
...manna from Heaven when OP re-released that (dare we say, 'iconic'?) dial: no way that one was going to get away! It still sees a lot of action, Damjan; you are right to have it 'on the list'. (p.s. - Haven't you won that competition yet???) Cheers, pp...
There were someone...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 28th, 2015-05:33
quicker and wiser than me ;) Yours D
Quicker, maybe...
By: pplater : February 28th, 2015-05:35
...wiser: impossible! Cheers, pplater.
Actually, Mike...
By: pplater : February 28th, 2015-05:22
...that balance bridge was selected by default; it wasn't until some time later that it became apparent that the 'tourbillon style' bridge could have been an option (in which case it would have been the preferred option). Still, that's what they call a 'f...
Wow... what a great selection...
By: andrewluff : February 28th, 2015-06:19
If I had to choose one.... now that would be a really tough one! Like choosing a favourite child I guess... Cheers Andrew
The next one, Andrew...
By: pplater : February 28th, 2015-08:15
...will be the favourite one - for a while, anyway! Looking forward to seeing the next splash of orange... Cheers, pplater.
"Near GF level for most words on a caseback"
By: Gary G : February 28th, 2015-10:49
Hilarious! :) If not for the stricture against showing the actual engraving online, I'd show you the real thing here... Best as always, Gary
Awww, c'mon Gazza!...
By: pplater : March 1st, 2015-04:20
Like anybody ever honours that stricture!!! :-) Cheers, pplater.
A few vintage Omegas . . .
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2015-11:41
. . . for your viewing pleasure. R17.8, ca mid-'40s. Nothing special, you might say, and you'd be right. However, there is a certain satisfaction in resuscitating a movement that was losing a minute a day. After fitting a new balance staff . . . . . . and...
Like these workaday movements, Art...
By: jporos : March 1st, 2015-10:22
The basic finishing makes one really notice the gears and tooth shapes, which are very beautiful. Are the movements screwed into a brass spacer?
If you're referring to the last photo . . .
By: Dr No : March 1st, 2015-12:49
. . . then yes, there is a spacer. You'll notice the Denison reference numbers 8 5 6 stamped into both the 18 kt case and the spacer . . . . . . which confirms they were issued together. ...
I've got a couple more of early Karsten/Brogsitter pics for you
By: Tim Jackson : February 28th, 2015-14:06
These were from Basel several years ago...a shame they were never realized other than these few proto pieces made for Marc, exhibited in 2009. Apologies for the poor quality of the following three images... This a Constant Force on the escape wheel. Recta...
If by that you mean...
By: pplater : March 1st, 2015-04:15
..."effectively unobtainable" - you're right: it is a Purist's watch!!! :-) Cheers, pplater.
Thanks for posting those, Tim...
By: pplater : March 1st, 2015-04:13
As a 'balance wheel man', the Brogsitter/HWM watches were almost too much to take - this, of course, is years before Martin Braun's 'Slowrunner' blew the competition out of the water. They were also showing signs of impeccable finish: what a shame the mar...
This was the other watch back I was considering
By: mkt33 : February 28th, 2015-05:16
to start off the thread! I just couldn't make it to the bank deposit box...It always throws me off that WrisScan starts on Thursday here in the USA! Thanks for contributing. Cheers, Mike
My sweet...
By: TGH : February 28th, 2015-05:44
How about this? HAGWE! TGH ...
That's A LOT of power
By: mkt33 : February 28th, 2015-06:21
Love this watch, since you first showed it. The face is so simple, then flip it over! WOW! Thanks for showing it again, Mike
Thanks guys,
By: TGH : February 28th, 2015-18:27
I am so glad you liked it!
Nice wristscan theme Mike!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : February 28th, 2015-05:47
this is my favorite and I am very sure you like it too )) Cheers Robin ...
These two movements move me...
By: Gary G : February 28th, 2015-07:55
The only thing wrong with this piece is that it isn't mine! And here's an even rarer piece I got to shoot recently: Best, Gary G ...
It was about a time...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 28th, 2015-08:04
that someone turn the lights again in this thread after pplater's clean sweep :) Awesome as always dear Gary Cordially Damjan
A few of mine...
By: Dave G : February 28th, 2015-23:03
A random Selection of back shots... ...
If that is 'a few'...
By: pplater : March 1st, 2015-04:25
...please now post 'lots'! :-) A wonderful selection Dave - many thanks indeed. Cheers, pplater.
A little bit late
By: Mark in Paris : March 1st, 2015-04:01
Happy you showed us an unusual movement Mike. For me, I could gather those: DB25 5712 RM033 1815 Cheers, Mark ...