Hello dear friends! A bit earlier than usual this Friday for a reason I will explain later, as your Host I declare our WS edition Open with the Theme: "Keeping the Passion (for watches) Alive!". A theme I announced and explained in my previous Wednesday p...
... I had the good luck of catching a few new pieces for my collection: The new Bond (NTTD) Seamaster 300M A vintage very patinated dial Universal Compax chrono An X33 Skywalker A controversial Tudor P01 I look forward to a better, more peaceful and full ...
... doing a great job in the last years introducing new models inspired in their classics of the past. Starting with the Heritage line of chronos and followed by the Black Bay collection Tudor has been offering exciting watches indeed and some awesome dia...
Good to have you hosting WristScan this weekend dear Abel. I feel that your watches offer maximum pleasure in a difficult year. The new Bond Seamaster 300M in titanium looks excellent with the mesh bracelet. No collectors year is complete without a good v...
... Watchonthewrist!! Yes, yes I know. I’m sure you keep enjoying yours so much! I had to wait so long to receive mine but it finally arrived last November. It was well worth the wait! Hagwe! Abel
. . . as waiting for the Stones to come on stage. Four additions this year, two of which are still at my watchmaker's, this ca '45 double-signed ref 2390 . . . . . . and ca '52 cal 343 chronometer ref 2518. These rare vintages were joined by a '62 ref 147...
2020 saw a net 1 watch increase. It seems that the big brands for the most part have lost my attention, as evidenced by me letting go of both my PAM779 and selling my IWC Big Pilot. In fact, this was the 3rd Big Pilot I gave up for adoption. I love the id...
... our horological passion. The Dornbluth is a very classic and classy design. I need to view it in the metal some day. Never had the chance to try it on the wrist. The looks is fantastic. And you got some interesting vintage Omega of course. I specially...
A young colleague of mine got into vintage watches about 1-2 years ago, and he doesn't have a vintage chronograph yet. He's been thinking of getting one, but was unsure where he could safely get a decent, non-redial, non-franken one. At the same time, I'v...
... and share experiences and answering to their needs. We all have received help from fellow collectors not only in our first steps in the game but also in other more advances stages of the long trip of collecting. As your story tells the satisfaction is...
... keep the flames of your passion for watches alive my dear Nicolas!! And your great photography is aleays a delight to view!! Some winning shots here!! Thank you so much for sharing mi amigo! Abrazos y buen fin de semana! Abel
Took a course Got a book Bought a watch Took some photos Spent time on WPS I think, in time, those of us who had the fortune to continue to work and be with family, will look back at this time as the finest. I wish you all a great weekend. Jaccard ...
... that we will keep these memories forever and that those of us who had the fortune to go through it in family and working should appreciate that so much forever. Wonderful shots you share. I specially love the first one! Such a peaceful and charming sh...
While 2020 was not a good year with big adjustments to our way of life, I kept myself occupied in my watch hobby to de-stress. For eg., when my wife brought home a Japanese melon, I borrowed it for the GS pix.... . 2020 was also the year I got my first Sp...
... Playing with them wearing or taking photographs to share in our Forum or in IG help to give a little rest to our minds. Your wife helped you so much bringing that Jap Melon to be used as prop in that superb shot of your classy GS. And Big Congrats on ...
That´s a beautiful watch box indeed. A superb Xmas present. I can understand that it fuelled your passion so much. You treasure a beautiful collection inside it. Enjoy it so much and thanks a lot for sharing your beauties with us. Hagwe! Abel. PS: At view...
... Do you often make drawings like this? Very interesting. The Prospex is a very good watch for a daily wearer. And Reverso classy classics. Elegant and charming. Rolex one of my favorite brands. Seems you have all corners covered with your collection. K...
No new watch(es) for this new year but last year i tried to keep myself occupied and distracted with some new watches because there was no event and gtg 😬. Lets hope we will be able to attend some this year 🙏🏻. Here some new additions in 2020 HAGWE 🤗 ...
... to have a complete scope of your catch bag for 2020! Great job keeping alive your Passion for Watches! Can´t decide myself about just one favorite. The Gerald Genta may be? I also love the Seiko 5 with Farsi numerals. I need one of these for my collec...
They where offered to me by the same person . He had traded in the LeCoultre and asked me if i would like to have it. Because it’s so unusual (which i like 😉) and the price was low i said ok . Glad to have it in my collection now
Hi All Just one new watch in the last year & one I didn't expect! I finally secumbed to a Gshock! Not sure how it happened, but might be something to do with having far too much time to watch YouTube bloggers on watches. While I like the G-Shock the highl...
... buying them before. But Stars align and somewhat we are surprised with our catch. It happened to me with my Skywalker X33. And I´m delighted with it. I´m sure you´ll enjoy your new G Shock so much. Now... what a nice feeling to meet an old friend agai...
There's a complete gulf between the two. More than 60 years between their production & completely different technologies to do the same thing - tell the time. Both very different, but also a pleasure to wear. Cheers JML
Really pleased I made the decision to send it back to JLC - they did a really great job. Gives one confidence to wear vintage pieces knowing they can be serviced/repaired. Cheers JML
... and the pleasure of fondling and wearing them, or just admiring sitting in our watch box. That´s a great way of keeping the passion for watches alive no doubt! You share some beautiful watches which well deserve the attention. I specially love your wh...
As I like to rotate watches often I cannot say which watches I have worn more throughout 2020 but maybe if I had to guess I would say it would be between my Omega Speedmasters and Patek sports models as well as the black dial WG Duometre Chronograph. To m...
... with your last paragraphs of your post. I share your feelings and wishes for this new 2021. You have a very productive horological year for sure. All sublime watches. You know how much I love and admire the AP Double Balance! but of course you got the...
Hello dear Abel and friends, Last year was certainly a strange one for most of us and talking about watches sometimes felt trivial when others were and still are struggling physically and mentally due to the global pandemic. On a positive note, I found it...
... about our thinking in rather trivial things while others were desperately struggling with the effects of pandemia. I felt the same sometimes but it was just a way of highly needed momentary escapement from the horrible reality we were living. Our mind...
...and to catch up with two long-discontinued watches that I'd admired for decades: Plus, the first and only (so far) for 2021: which I'm sharing with my wife. ...
To me it's one of the few (only?) rectangular designs that can rival the Art Deco elegance of the Reverso and the Cartier Tanks, without looking like an imitation.
... most awesome catch!! You share some superb and classy timepieces here. The Breguets, Lange and Chopard and of course the PP of 2021 as well. So nice you can share the passion for this last one with your wife. I´m sure you are enjoying all of them so m...
In this grim year, I've looked toward any novelty/distraction I can find. And yes, you know you've gotten your partner hooked when they need their own watch winder. ;-D All the best, Andrew
The thing that affected me most in 2020, and going into 2021, is the limitations imposed on sports in Hong Kong. We went through multiple phases of gyms and swimming pools and tennis courts being shut down, and this has adverse effects on both my fitness ...
... the year required big changes in our lives and customs. It required a great effort to adapt to this new and unknown before behavior we need to follow in the present circumstances. It is interesting what you tell about your learning to play bass guitar...
2020 saw a net 1 watch increase. It seems that the big brands for the most part have lost my attention, as evidenced by me letting go of both my PAM779 and selling my IWC Big Pilot. In fact, this was the 3rd Big Pilot I gave up for adoption. I love the id...
... Imagine: I´m 72 what can I say then? Lol!! Well, at least I feel young in mind and heart! ha ha ha. What happens is that as we travel through the meandering road of watch collecting our tastes go changing and at the same time we discover other types o...
2020 brought more pieces but a lot of them are stuck in places I currently cannot get to due to Corona but here are some. And one from 2021 😁 2021: The Colibrica Design Indicator The others all from 2020: First the Sturmanskie Gagarin, a reissue of the fi...
... so many great watches you show here. Again the Raketa Avantgarde stands up for me, though there many others which would make me very happy to own too. The Gagarin reissue is another watch I have in my sight since long ago. Nice to know that you alread...
Hello KM, that’s a great find, congratulations it’s a rare one. All your watches are interesting and the Raketa looks incredible. I have a CassiOak that’s just perfect for a stealthy trip. Best regards The Captain
and because I could not get it off my wrist also easily the most worn watch of 2020, the Master Minute Repeater: and one purchase in 2021, to express the hope that travel may be possible again this year, a IWC Fliegeruhr Worldtimer Best Andreas ...
... to understand that you couldn´t get it off your wrist. And the IWC Flieger WT is a beautiful watch to celebrate the return to the possibility to travel something we al hope will be possible soon. May it be a better year full of good health and returni...
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 16th, 2021-10:32
I started the year with one watch left in my collection which was my beloved classic GO perpetual calendar. This was the only watch that survive the purge I did in 2019! The I got really excited as I got one of the first Zenith Defy Inventor, but unfortun...
... take to please your tastes and needs. Most important thing is you are happy with the beautiful watches which form part of your present collection. I wish you´ll enjoy them so much and that you´ll be able to add your second Panerai soon. (The 422 is a ...
... that though we can love to own many watches a large collection means less wrist time and enjoyment of each piece. That´s something which stays in my mind permanently trying to fight my greediness for them. Anyway each collector should decide what work...
Talking of time, the shitshow gave me time to reflect and spend even more time on searching and researching Artisan Independent Watchmaking, which is why I have the one on order from Russia. A grail watch showed up for me in January and courtesy of a dear...
The horological balance shows three great Independent timepieces added to your collection. Great job! Nice photographs to show them in all their beauty! Have a nice weekend Tim! Cheers! Abel
If a second little Q in regard to this Habring’s dial and indices may be allowed - Is this specific color of the Super- Luminova a touquoise color ? - It has such a shiny appeal ) Sincere congrats to your lovely Indies arrivals - - Wear them all in the be...
Thank you for the kind words, it’s a privilege to work with such brilliant artisan watchmakers. The Habring is indeed a Grand Erwin, the first time they created a larger case for this caliber. I’ve always loved the jumping seconds complication, which is w...
The year started with a nice looking 33mm Doxa from the 60's. Just charming, little wristtime, so maybe a giveaway for my wife or daughter. Then virus hit me: anOrdain model, Post Office Red. Fantastic red enamel dial. When days got colder, I saw this div...
.. these wonderful additions to your collection which helped to keep your passion alive. The vintage Doxa so charming! The Ordain with that awesome dial and your Ocean Graph with its lovely vintage vibes. I’m sure you are waiting with anxiety the Aqua Div...
.. Let me see what to chip in to play.. The one I was wearing most in 2020: Polaris Geographic Really love that face Here a humble ad-on to my little Military portfolio, I couldn‘t resist - Longines Ref 5774 (1948) New in the stables: PP Aquanaut (Ref 506...
Great watches to maintain your passion for watches during the troubled 2020 and two great PP catches to add to your wonderful collection!! Thank you for sharing with us!! Have a nice week end!! Abel
DB15 PC dear Francis!! I’m sure it helped so much to keep your horological passion alive during past 2020!! Enjoy your Vhinese milk tea and beautiful timepiece!! Best! Abel