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It’s been ages...
Since I‘ve last listened to Uriah Heep! Thanks for jogging my memory, Marcelo 
Cool Monster combination!
Week of the 2nd February - HEAVY METAL starts NOW!
Lets see all you heavy hitters guys! Cheers Andrew ...
Wow the RM28!
I have never seen the all black version, but did consider buying one of the special editions a while back... I was just not sure how it would wear on a daily basis as is quite thick? How do you find it? Cheers Andrew
It is 47 x 14,6 mm so it is a real big watch.
Although it is big it is not as heavy as it seems to be because the case is made of titanium. The bottom of the watch is curved. All in all it sits very well on the wrist. I would say a perfect summer or holiday watch. The thickness speaks against wearing...
Ok, ok... So...
For the metal, the Amvox II Platinum, the Reverso Septantième Platinum, and the Duometre à Chronographe in white gold are heavy metal, for sure. For the rest, the link with heavy metal is obvious, too. Best, Nicolas ...
I knew you would come out with the Heavy Hitters Nico!!!
That mil spec in the first picture was the one in my mind at the start... BUT I must admit my favourite is the 3rd picture as the flames look real and what a hot piece! Enough heavy pieces there to form a decent band! Cheers Andrew
Wow! I had to took cover after the heavy caliber shots you threw here my friend Nicolas!! Big shots of Heavy Metal no doubt!!...
... a breathtaking parade of wonderful timepieces!! Hagwe Nicolas! Un fuerte abrazo, Abel.
Wonderful collection
That Duometre a Chronographe on a NATO is absolutely spectacular.
Vacheron Constantin Triple Date moon phase in platinum. The heaviest metal in my collection...
...but the biggest, thickest, heaviest and boldest watch I own is without doubt my Lange Zeitwerk. HAGWE Best wishes Alkiro ...
It surprised me that the VC with its classic case as slim lugs is more than the mighty Zeitwerk!
as that is one big gorgeous chunk of gold! Of all Langes, the Zeitwerk is my favourite... maybe the striking one for me... but wouldn't say no to any of them!!! Cheers Andrew
This VC is the only one in platinum I own in my collection since I sold my Moser Mayu in the same metal. But when it comes to weight, the Zeitwerk takes the lead without problem 😊
I sincerely hope you’ll buy one one day. It’s a great and unusual timepiece. Best wishes Alkiro
I keep thinking about it...
I like the Zeitwerk striking time... a little bit bigger case and the hammers are really beautiful on the dial. Some might say it goes against the purist vision for the dial of the Zeitwerk. I like the Luminous too... but the price seems to have gone insa...
You have no honey gold Zeitwerk for the regular version like mine (mine is in pink gold). You have to buy the Decimal Strike which is the only Zeitwerk version (at least to my knowledge) made in honey gold (LE of 100 pieces)
If I had to choose another one today, I think I’ll buy the Handwerkskunst which is truly amazing. But the Luminous is super cool too. At least, you have a lot of iterations with this Zeitwerk and I’m sure you’ll find one for you (independently of the pric...
I am not a gold kind of a guy...
I just remember trying on some honey gold pieces of theirs previously and thinking it was a nice colour... hence wondering if this was yours. I am more white gold/platinum so as to 'blend' in Ah yes... the Handwankerskunts... I love that piece... had tota...
Heavy hitters both!
While the Vacheron is classical elegance the Zeitwerk is really something else! Magical pictures, too
My heavy metal
the GP 1966 Chronograph in Pink Gold. With its 42mm quite a heavy hitter in many aspects. CC ...
I remember trying this one on once at a GTG in a white metal...
but I can't remember if white gold or plat and remember it is quite a heavyweight. Gorgeous watch and especially in the rose gold version as the numbers and hands jump straight from the dial. For 42mm it sits really well on your wrist. Cheers Andrew
Thanks Andrew
white metal, i.e. White Gold would have been the 40mm version without date. They are all really great offers.
Such a beauty, CC!
Still remember your excellently argued article on why you went for this particular one
The Sea Dweller...
a heavy weight diving watch... not the normal wearer for a Black Sabbath concert! Cheers Andrew
Its one for each wrist...
to make sure you walk in a straight line? I have seen a couple of these lately posted on Instagram and love the colour of the dial with arabic(??) script? This was an open edition done by Rolex or for a retailer? I find it very attractive indeed. Cheers A...
Not on the music but ...
Love a heavy metal watch: 1) Omega Speedmaster DSOTM "vintage" over an 1800's iron bar (that's heavy, over 40 kilos!). 2) Aquatimer 2000 3) Another of the Aquatimer 4) Aquatimer 2000 on the wrist. Not that heavy but very bold. 5) "Blomman" shot homage A g...
Nice ones Nilo!
Why don't IWC still make Aquatimers with clear dials like this any longer... all the last ones seem to be cluttered rather than what it was intended for! I will always have a soft spot for the Dark Side... I think it was the strap and cream lume. You carr...
The Aquatimer 2000 (IW358001) is still on the IWC catalog...
The only Aquatimer that I consider "cluttered", for a reason, is the Perpetual Calendar (go figure why a diver watch requires a perpetual calendar!). Cheers, Nilo
The Perpetual was the one I was thinking of...
but also all the chrono editions too I remember seeing over the last few years which have a busy dial (for a dive watch). HOWEVER... I saw this on their website... AQUATIMER AUTOMATIC EDITION “COLLECTORS FORUM WATCH”.... I like that! It doesnt say much on...
I don't consider those chronographs "cluttered"...
Here's the ones that I own: 1) Aquatimer Chronograph "Sharks" 2) Aquatimer Chronograph "Bronze" Cheers, Nilo ...
They look better in your pics for sure!
I never saw the bronze ones before... but the collectors bronze one is waiting at the boutique for me to see next week I think just as a diver and using my watches really for diving... I like a clean and clear dial... of course you never use them underwat...
They are not heavy ...
Just amazing ones. Since you want to see it, here's the MMR Tivan. And the Omega De Ville Co Axial Central Tourbillion: Cheers, Nilo ...
IWC Ingenieur is my Heavy Metal heavy weigh watch.
With a miniguitar and a working mini amplifier. Also this autograph from the Swedish superguitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. He wrote this in a Rolex catalogue for me ) Tony Im also a Rolex freak! ...
Rock and Rolex!!!!
I love it! What a great picture too, ticks all the boxes and a nice IWC too! The mini guitar works too or just the amp? Cheers Andrew
Yngwie Malmsteen
I remembered listen to it. With his white Fender Stratocaster Pure madness.. Anyway, Killer shot...
Super cool shot and dedication 👍
Regarding the mini guitar, is it a contest between Jocke and you to own the smallest one? 😂 Best wishes Alkiro
LOL! Here is my small collection of miniguitars.
YJM guitar pick. My real guitar. ...
Heavy in trems of...
Material! TT Polaris in PL: Also in size, this in one on the larger side, 42mm. Best Blomman ...
But makes a good paperweight for your desk??
JLC got the design spot on with the geophysic. This is the platinum boutique one? Cheers Andrew
Well.. Let me see how to play this week..
Have real hardcore Heavy Metals, but some with strong appeal.. One of my big pleasures - strong but with charm - Breguet Marine Grand Date My main pleasure of 2017 - Duometre à Chronographe Best to all ! hs ...
I have tried on the Grande Date...
it has a big presence on the wrist, not just in weight. That Duometre is just a pure beauty... I love the use of the gold hands against the dark dial (white gold or plat case??), pure magic. Cheers Andrew
No link to music, but heavy metal it is 😉
In sequence of rising weight and size: First, the Blancpain L‘Evolution Tourbillon Carrousel... ... followed by the friendly monster, the Blancpain X-Fathoms... ... and finally a Fifty Fathoms wall clock 😀 Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers Henrik ...
I love the X-Fathoms!
I saw it in Basel a few years back but never got to try one on! I went past the Blancpain boutique several times following this but they never ever had one... it was always to come! Is it heavy or too big on the wrist to make it uncomfortable? Cheers Andr...
Why would you want to burden my serene mind with such a creepy picture?
I’m traumatized now.
Seiko diver
Hi All Looks like a lot of the heavy hitters are dive/sports watches. I'm no different - biggest & heaviest is my latest Seiko & my first dive watch. A couple of shots of mine under rigorous testing ;-) Cheers JML ...
Certainly like the real life testing regimen you put it through :)
A real scientist there Great watch - and I believe it will work in a 200m deep beer barrel, too
Hello Andrew!! Let me play with these ones...
... They are made in Titanium but they look heavy and they are Big. Guess they can fit in the Heavy Metal class! Hagwe Andrew and all our friends here!! Abel Pam 341 Egiziano 60 mm case and IWC Big Pilot Heritage 48 mm case: ...
Yes but I think here I don’t compete at your own level my friend 😊
Best wishes Alkiro
Oh my dear friend!! You are so modest Dear Alkiro!! I see some...
... true jewels in your great shots my friend!! All the best!! Abel
Agree dear Nicolas...
... as Big as it gets! Lol! A big monster for sure! A Heavy Metal! Thank you so much and Hagwe my dear friend! Abel
I wear it very very little Nicolas!! It is too big and nothing practical as a wristwatch...
... Please see my answer to Andrew below. Only at home, and for my personal pleasure I wear it from time to time. It remains on top of my desk at home where I can view it. Thank you for asking my dear Nicolas! Abel.
I always wondered if someone would bring the frying pan :)
I really kept thinking of getting one of these Panerai... then when I see it think don't do it you will never wear it... but then I see another one at auction and get tempted again. Do you wear it often? Great duo... makes the IWC look small! Cheers Andre...
Hello dear Andrew! Yes it is realy big and its not a comfortable nor practical wrist watch in my opinion, unless...
... you are Arnold Schwarzenneger or Stallone! Lol! The Big Egiziano is an statement. A piece of collection for the true lover of Panerai. And the closest you can get to a great piece of their history. I bought it as that: for the love for the brand, know...
Thanks Abel!
Maybe one day I will get one... as a paperweight and 'object' for my desk... I think I would be tempted to wear it out a few times too... maybe on dark evenings... It's heavy on the wrist or just the pure size? Have a great one too, Cheers Andrew Cheers A...
Thank you Andrew!! Though I wear it so little and without any viewer near me who surely would comment something about my big watch, I find so enjoyable to own it...
... and gives me so much pleasure and feel happy to have it in my colection that I don´t care much about wearing it or not. I just love this piece of Panerai history! And this is all about a piece of collection: to enjoy it so much! It is not as heavy as ...
Ok some of the music still in my collection of CDs
I should start listening again.. Good weekend to all ...
I meant after seeing and drooling over..
All the no date Subs in PPro, I got it, I think back in 2011 when I became more active in this forum, KM.
It’s been ages...
Since I‘ve last listened to Uriah Heep! Thanks for jogging my memory, Marcelo Cool Monster combination!
Yeah, this one was heavy....
.. not healthy for my sensitive wrist ) Now this one has much lighter strap, so not a problem ) Oh, I changed the color so that it can be worn with jeans, hehehe. I am happy to see great WS threads going strong. HAGWE! Ken ...
Yup, as a part of trade, this came to me... Lovely!
.. was going to post on JLC forum after I have taken serious pics, so this is just "prelude"... Stay tuned, Nico! Ken
Ken... if that first one is too heavy for your wrist...
do you want me to send you my address so I can look after it? Great pics... love the reverso, so much better on the white strap that the standard black you seem to see. Cheers Andrew
This Reverso with the standard strap is too serious....
.. and I no longer wear suit/ tie in the office, so I just couldn't help )
These are two of my Heavy Watches in my collection
My LW Okto Tattoo And my Rolex Deep Blue ...
I have this for many years my friend . Its my last Rolex but i didnt wear it for two years now i think
It dosnt give me a smile on my face anymore 😬
Ah the Tattoo...
I almost bought this watch when it came out... great design and had quite a few LW's. Love the detailing on the case and at the time there were very few engraved cases with modern designs like this. That Sea Dweller is certainly different... it is an afte...
Thanks i think i have owned almost all LW models now but this one is my fav of the brand .
Correct the Rolex is a aftermarket limited edition by a german dealer . Made a few series (blue , red and green) with a DLC coating .
Thanks ,that SLS black is also a Heavy piece of automotive imo .
unfortunately not mine 😔
You get asymmetric arms...
With the last one as your daily wear Great pieces and shots!
Ok, the most heavy duty I have is this one: IWC Ingenieur ref. 1832 „Jumbo“. Believe me: heavy metal!
But little chance to win: 1) I WC=not popular here and 2) no heavy metal LP cover easily at hand right now. But very cool topic, thanks Andrew. Cheers, HSTE ...
Lots of love for IWC...
and we have a special judge this week... and he likes a bit of lots of brands... including IWC... No need for a cover either.. its heavy weight week and the Ingenieur certainly ticks that box... well 2 in your case HTSE!!! I thought these cases were alway...
A few recycled "heavy" shots 😊
Big, but very light (PAM 106D in Ti) Bigger and heavier (PAM 64C, the one and only La Bomba) Patek "big" Patek "heavy" Patek "big and heavy" Patek "biggest and heaviest???" ...
Lightweight, but heavy . . .
. . . gravitas . ~'46 Ω ref 2364 30T2rg, back from my watchmaker. Art ...
A heavyweight in the Omega world!
Very very nice Art... love those slim but sharp hands! A new find which need an checkup? Cheers Andrew
Fully checked and cleared for active duty . . .
. . . on my wrist, Andrew. Runs slightly fast observationally, might need to have it tamed a bit. But otherwise, a-ok. Even the hour hand issue has been satisfactorily resolved. Art
Wonderful, Art!
And knowing you, the heavy metal stuff comes as part of the persona - no need for album covers
Speaking of album covers . . .
. . . Chris Isaak and his band signed this one on my behalf . . . . . . for my brother Al. Roy Orbison was in attendance that night at the Roxy; right after signing this cover, Chris took his leave and sauntered over to Roy's table. And yes, Roy was weari...
Mel's Diner on Sunset Blvd a few years ago . . .
. . . with my SWMBO at that time, and camera in hand. Stevens was on the other side of the restaurant with his wife and kids. Had he not been with his family, I might've had the courage to ask him for a photo, but I didn't want to disturb his privacy. All...
If you loose a snowshoe... you can always
strap the SnoProf on... great watch indeed and cooool picture! Cheers Andrew
Aah-ah, aah! Aah-ah, aah! We come from the land of the ice and snow / From the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow ...
well, not quite, but close enough. Fun topic! HAGWE all! ...
No Heavy Metal for me please nor heavy metal -
I prefer classical music and titanium: the GS SGBR059 Photo courtesy to forums.watchuseek.com ...
“Heaviest?” “Biggest?” “Baddest?”...
In Australia, as in Texas, it’s always a competition. You’ve seen the film: So if we’re talking about 'heavy metal' watches? Heavy… Heavier… Most heavy… (watch not owned - photo credits public dot clix dot pt and horologyzone) SHUT THE GATE… Cheers, pplat...
Sadly, WOTW...
WG not Pt. That's how the Sinn (tegimented steel) gets to be heavier! Cheers, pplater.
I like your Urwerk a lot. Perfect for this thematic imho. What’s the watch in your last shot? Modern art?
Funny to watch Crocodile Dundee again. One of my favourite movie when I was a kid. Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks Alkiro...
Maybe we should leave the brand identity of the last watch as a quiz for readers? Suitable suggestions welcome! Cheers, pplater.
I am surprised the Sinn is more than the Urwerk?
I have tried on these WG Urwerk and they always felt pretty hefty. What's the Sinn? Long time no hear pplater, where you been and keeping well I hope? Cheers Andrew
Well now don't be shy...time to bring out heavy artillery
and show how old timers roll
I don't know this one FX!
It's a new brand? The case looks pretty hefty and then the left side crown/pushers. Cheers Andrew
I see some serious gold!!
What a nice pair, I have a soft spot for gold PAM's but I wear them for a while then they go... until I get tempted again. The IWC is a beauty, is that a black or blue dial? Very nice and very elegant. Cheers Andrew
Thks Andrew.....
The IWC has a black dial. As for the PAM140, it is such an oddity - gold, carbon fibre dial, match stick markers. Cheers! SF
I didn't see the carbon dial!
Yes it is a strange combination... but works! I used to have the PAM197 and never really got used to the gold with their hobnail style dial... but think I could get used to the carbon one Cheers Andrew
Heavy Metal watches....literally
I searched for images of some heavy metal watches I had in the 2000s. I used to have bigger wrists Unfortunately, I could not find them but here is an actual HEAVY METAL.....tantalum. Audemars Piguet Chronograph Tantalum and bling friend Tantalum is a lit...
Very interesting Melvyn
What else is Tantalum used for as it's pretty rare in watches too (AP, Journe and a couple of others have used for small batches). Does it have a big commercial use to run out in such a short time. That Piaget is something else... great for a night out! C...
Electronics, Nuclear Reactors, Turbines
Because of it's resistance to corrosion and high capacitance, its main use is electronic capicitors. Also for areas of engineering to resist corrosion like nuclear reactor cooling systems and high temperature turbines. The biocompatibility (non allergenic...
I never knew that Melvyn...
I only ever heard the word in relation to the watch industry! I thought they used gold for capacitors etc for their anti corrosion and the transmittance of electric through circuits? Cheers Andrew
Capacitance is different from Conductance
Gold has high conductance for electricity plus low corrosion makes for good contact material for electronic components. Tantalum is also corrosion resistant but it's capacitance properties for electrons make for reliable capacitors. Watch making was a flu...
Master of Puppets
big as clam mighty as jumbo been with me through thick and thin great summer companion and conversation starter Heavy Metal...Heavy Duty and best HM album of all times for me Cheers D ...
I don't know this brand...
But with the yellow strap it very cool! I didn't find them on Google? It's an old one? Cheers Andrew
Still existing today....
small independent Swiss watch factory with 20 employees founded in 1868 in La-Chaux-de-Fonds Best D
Interesting Damjan!
Found out something new... who would know some of these brands exist. Would look even better on... an orange strap Cheers Andrew
Sure Andrew,
I will join on this one. Like you,i love the King Power! At 48 mm not small but due to its design sits perfect on the wrist. Difficult to state this is a copy of anything! Grtz,Dom ...
Spot on Dom...
A 48mm watch that is perfect on the wrist and has its own DNA! A modern icon and something I never bore of. Cheers Andrew
Now just waiting....
For Glenn to join in with his KP collection!! Have a nice Sunday. Dom
Weights as much as a submarine :)
Tried on recently and my arm almost got dislocated Cool shot!
Here’s my heavy metal shot...
The Seiko Presage SRPC01 (aka SARY085) Cocktailtime Starlight seems to have had StarTrek fans on the development team. How else do you explain the very heavy metal Klingon bat‘leth shaped rotor at the back? Have a great weekend! ...
doesn't get more heavy than this .....
and I know our guest judge is a BIG fan of this brand I believe he even owns the same monster piece .... So maybe this might help and this time not a BIG watch with a silly tiny movement inside but the famous 5011K Zenith ! movement diameter is 50 mm !!! ...
Great shots Bruno!
I havent worn my in ages!!! Must get the beast out again and do some weightlifting. I fully agree with you, its not a big watch for fashion sake and a tiny movement... the watch makes sense... well the size is crazy but so is the movement! Doesnt that tic...
the ticking is VERY loud but nice .... unless you want to sleep
I love it but can't stand the watch in my bedroom LOL really, I stays downstairs in the living room when I go to bed
Cool... a gold Compressor!!!
Many years back I owned the titanium version on the articulated rubber strap, really nice watch but I never saw it in gold. Was it a boutique or very limited edition? Cheers Andrew
This is the navy seals limited edition
They were being phased out i think and got it for decent price from the AD
Bronze, a real heavy metal
First artificial metal alloy. Ma rks the beginning of world trade. Here my piece of bronze. ...
Like to bring it to service next weeks.
Will pass Geneva. Maybe you will hear the tick tack.
one of my dream watches...
Just love the steampump look! It doesn't look like it has tarnished much, do they put a coating on the bronze? Cheers Andrew
Three heavy metals!!!
Seriously high density metals on my wrist! The platinum tourbillon I never owned unfortunately, picture taken in the Geneva boutique some time ago. Phenomenal piece I must say! ...
Yup tantalum rose gold Diver.....
Here is my submission photo for the Wristsscan: ...
Yes very cool piece...
Even though for practical reasons a rose gold case with tantalum bezel would make more sense.....
Sorry for the late entry and...
...and even more for being almost absent these past weeks from the forum. I am having hectic weeks at work and it doesn't seem to end... Anyhow not sure it qualifies but here is my "heavy metal" ... HAGWE to all, Mike ...
Its sure has qualified my friend 👌🏻😘
Such a beautiful grail watch imho 🙏🏻🤗 a true Heavy weight KV 💪🏻
Thank you for your kind words my friend
I feel very lucky that I could manage to get this grail I must say. Pictures are surely nice but in the metal, believe me it is really something ! But you know it as you saw it
Since I'm helping judge, I'll recuse myself from the contest this week.
Here are my "Heavy Metal" images just for fun (even though they don't count for judging) ...
KISS?! You rule, Todd! . . .
. . . that's cooler than my encounters with Lemmy and Slash combined ;-) . . .
My encounter with Slash was in the early '90s, before . . .
. . . everyone had a camera at the ready, and with Lemmy, I just didn't have it in me to ask him for a photo. Contrary to expectations, he was extremely well read. I knew two musicians who hung out with Lemmy at his pad across from the Rainbow, and both r...
Great pics Todd...
and Heather is not rocking it out or anything in the picture!!! The Oceangraphic shot is fantastic... I guess this is your normal commute to work vehicle?! Cheers and thanks again for reaching out to Eric as special judge this week! Andrew
Light metal - but high horology,,, hope this qualfies!
Sometimes excellence comes from unsuspicious origins... Best, Magnus ...
I must admit....
I like this one and the larger version... ok, its not practical and its a Jacob but who cares with something like this on the wrist. Cheers Andrew
