Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Long-term fan of Dornblüth . . .
Nov 14, 2015,20:23 PM
. . . here, Nino. I was close to ordering an 04.0 when they were in production; never did, much to my regret.
Here's a photo of a friend's example . . .
. . . draped on my wrist.
Wistfully,
Art
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WristScan 11/13/2015 starts now. Theme: Anything but Swiss
By: mkt33 : November 12th, 2015-08:52
This Habring2 has been my daily wear for the past month. Made in Austria. I think Richard and Maria are even more "independent" today than they were when the watch was first purchased in 2013. It is as good, if not better, than any Swiss watch I own in te...
I was somehow certain
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:28
That it would be a Made in France Jaeger with you, Nico Lovely piece. A Valjoux 72 movement?
You are a star!
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-12:17
Unconventional running seconds hand, btw.
That Is...
By: elliot55 : November 12th, 2015-13:04
... Effing Cool! - scott
Richard Lange
By: TheMadDruid : November 12th, 2015-09:09
Saturday night I will ne in NYC to see "Lulu" at the Metropolitan Opera House. This seems to be an appropriately Teutonic watch to wear. Have a great weekend, all! ...
:) [nt]
By: amanico : November 12th, 2015-14:08
Saxonian, more like
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:34
With a hint of German baroque and lots of Saxonian warmth. Where a Zeitwerk would be pure Prussia, this is definitely much more representative of where it comes from
??? [nt]
By: TheMadDruid : November 13th, 2015-05:14
There's only one Lulu . . .
By: Dr No : November 13th, 2015-11:30
. . . that I know of . . . Lulu is no lemon . . . and she's more pop than opera ;-) . . .
And you took it back home
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:35
At least in the digital sense Great combination with the blue strap, and a very appealing complication!
Will go there soon ;)
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-13:10
But needs to be next year - cannot justify another watch this year and returning from there without at least having ordered one is neigh on impossible
Firmly planned :)
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-23:50
The current thinking goes towards a Felix but who knows...
Two complications in one
By: rnaden : November 12th, 2015-22:30
Foudroyante and jumping seconds...a gem that flies under the radar.
Of course
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-23:52
What I meant but my daughter and the predictive text conspired against the plural
This was my first...
By: elliot55 : November 13th, 2015-07:13
... Independent. A great piece. Then Richard fixed it with blue'd hands. Tres magnifique. - scott
Breakfast in America* . . .
By: Dr No : November 12th, 2015-09:52
. . . with my latest GS on tap for today. * apologies to Supertramp ...
Tasty...
By: elliot55 : November 13th, 2015-14:09
... Either way!
This is very nice
By: rnaden : November 12th, 2015-22:31
The dial color and texture as well as the case shape just gels perfectly.
This is .....
By: watercolors : November 12th, 2015-10:30
my entrance for this week's wristScan. My baby- Sinn 657 Thank you for looking HAGWE Edward ...
Odd
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:43
A Sinn, a crane, tissues and fruit. More like the ingredients for a haiku than a German novel Great pic, as always!
If you insist Dr No:).....
By: watercolors : November 14th, 2015-02:40
....a wristshot of my Sinn 657 a German made watch. This photo has better sharpness Best Edward ...
Let me play ...
By: nilomis : November 12th, 2015-11:06
Great theme that should remind us that there are great watches outside Swiss. 1) German made, Sinn U1 Classic near indestructible diver. Oh, the Germans also have "some" nice cars. I'm more addicted to Audi than any other (car or not) brand. Love to play ...
The Athaya is really special
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:41
Never even knew that there were watches made in Indonesia - and interesting ones at that. Thanks for sharing! Btw are they only available in Indonesia?
They are available ...
By: nilomis : November 12th, 2015-11:49
Worldwide. Got mine thru Internet, after seeing a review elsewhere. Google "Athaya Vintage" and ... bingo. Cheers, Nilo
Thank you so much!
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:52
One learns something new here every day!
Everyone needs a Sinn
By: nilomis : November 13th, 2015-07:17
My U1 is a tad old, but is amazing sturdy. Cheers, Nilo
Lovely Habring2
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-11:27
Having seen them live for the first time recently I can attest to them being even more appealing in reality than on pictures
From Russia....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 12th, 2015-12:31
with Love HAGWE D ...
And a Leo2? ;)
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-12:45
You just reminded me that I have a similar one somewhere. Unworn for a long time, would need to look for it first. Likewise a Poljot Kamov KA-50 hand wound one that needs a watchmaker\'s attention...
2A5 or 2A6 if I am not mistaken
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-13:12
But a German rebuild rather than brand new, as it appears that it still has the old main gun - 44 calibre, IIRC as opposed to the longer ones for new production.
;)))) [nt]
By: amanico : November 12th, 2015-13:19
Another Russian to join yours
By: jml_watches : November 12th, 2015-23:48
Hi As most of the alternative countries seem to be either Japan or Germany, thought I'd lend yours support with my Poljot alarm. Cheers JML ...
Need to take mine to the spa
By: KMII : November 14th, 2015-01:41
It was quite good fun (posted lower down in this week\'s WS) but definitely needs some TLC
You knew . . .
By: Dr No : November 14th, 2015-19:25
Rosiya! . . . this was coming ;-) . . .
Ok, let's play, with my new black diver...
By: Grasso : November 12th, 2015-13:27
This Seiko SRP641. Since I have it, I love more and more Seiko brand. Great theme, by the way, Best regards, This message has been edited by Grasso on 2015-11-12 13:31:12 ...
Nice pick up!
By: mkt33 : November 12th, 2015-18:34
Seikos are most addicting...Just ask the other Mod named "Mike"
Seiko is tough to beat . . .
By: Dr No : November 13th, 2015-11:59
. . . as a value proposition. Between these two, I've laid out more for concert tickets, and that includes the custom shark skin straps. Art ...
That's a really cool picture!
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-23:56
So not only a diver in the conventional sense but also one for deep dives into more academic waters?
Thank you Padj
By: Mark in Paris : November 13th, 2015-06:48
I like this old cool look indeed. Family watches...
Thanks Mike
By: Mark in Paris : November 13th, 2015-06:49
Indeed it was another kind of decoration. It would need a little cleaning but still looks nice Cheers, Mark
I owned an American watch once . . .
By: Dr No : November 13th, 2015-12:08
. . . for somewhat less than a year. It was the source of no small amount of pride, almost entirely on account of the spectacular mid-century Hamilton pocket watch movement . . . . . . but sadly I was never able to bond with it. Gone, but not forgotten. ...
Intangibles, mostly. The juxtaposition . . .
By: Dr No : November 13th, 2015-13:07
. . . between relatively austere dial and florid script, and especially, the highly polished unremarkable case, just didn't do justice to the exquisite movement. Had the design been more to my tastes, it would've been a keeper. Art
The RGM 222 has charms . . .
By: Dr No : November 14th, 2015-10:10
. . . in much the same manner as late '50s American automotive design. There's a certain crassness that imparts character; fine for some, but not on my wrist. Art
A movement does not . . .
By: Dr No : November 14th, 2015-19:52
. . . a watch make. Glad you were able to benefit from my experience, Mike. Best, Art
Custom strap
By: cazalea : November 12th, 2015-19:12
I put it on the first day the watch arrived to tide me over til I got the bracelet adjusted. Which was never ... :-( and I like this strap so maybe I never will put it on Mike
Interesting Seiko
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-23:59
I do not think I have seen pictures of this one before - goes almost as well with your Elan as the GMT GS
London.
By: TheMadDruid : November 12th, 2015-14:44
Christopher Ward. The movements, however, are Swiss.
;-)) [nt]
By: TheMadDruid : November 13th, 2015-06:34
Apologies!
By: TheMadDruid : November 15th, 2015-13:04
This is not an "English" watch. I was uninformed. Truly Swiss. My mistake.
No worries :)
By: KMII : November 15th, 2015-13:18
There are quite some aspects that are not Swiss, so it still counts.
Japanese partners.
By: Luis6 : November 12th, 2015-15:21
Seiko SRP385J1 Orient Constellation FDJ02003w0 Seiko SKX009. My son's first mechanical watch. ...
Agree on the stingray
By: KMII : November 13th, 2015-00:07
The watch is cool to start with - and it seems Saxony is currently leading when it comes to German horology here - but the strap really completes it.
Dornblüth! Cool.
By: Arie - Mr Orange : November 13th, 2015-11:38
My appreciation is growing and growing for this brand.
Long-term fan of Dornblüth . . .
By: Dr No : November 14th, 2015-20:23
. . . here, Nino. I was close to ordering an 04.0 when they were in production; never did, much to my regret. Here's a photo of a friend's example . . . . . . draped on my wrist. Wistfully, Art ...
A real beauty this Dornie,
By: ninolitaliano : November 15th, 2015-10:43
I find that the blue of the dial is perfectly emphasized by the bronze of the stature
Tried some on today
By: KMII : November 15th, 2015-10:57
And was quite impressed - will post some pics tomorrow.
The SRP is just sublime!
By: KMII : November 13th, 2015-00:06
Do not think these get sold in Europe but it looks really cool. Likewise with the Orient - so very hard to seem them in the flesh. Congratulations on the 'less conventional' members of your collection!
A classic per excellence
By: KMII : November 13th, 2015-00:09
Is that not the anniversary edition with the inky blue dial?
Nice, nice nice.
By: cazalea : November 13th, 2015-08:28
I was just looking at one of these that\'s for sale. But would it be redundant since I have the black/red version? I sure like the blue/gold combo Mike ...
You would not happen to have...
By: KMII : November 13th, 2015-00:22
...a slight preference for a specific brand, would you? A truly impressive collection, hat off!
My 11-yr old boy is unstoppable...
By: Clueless_Collector : November 12th, 2015-21:10
ever since he got this knock-off during this Feb cruise, he's on a roll...this year, or his watch bug just grow suddenly??? What have I done? ) He likes mercedes hands, and rotating bezel... His collection this year, likes big watch for his small wrist, C...
LOL! [nt]
By: amanico : November 12th, 2015-22:51
Wow... That's a cool gathering Joe.
By: Mark in Paris : November 13th, 2015-06:57
What would I choose... hmmmm Maybe the Emil Lange. I love the Zeitwerk too for its movement and very unique hour display. The black dial of the Cabaret is so charming and the Dato is quite an iconic chrono. Congratz! Cheers, Mark
Had to go to my old photo files...
By: shortys home : November 12th, 2015-21:54
... and the one I picked is probably an all too easy choice for the non-swiss theme - anyway, here we go: Do I regret having sold this one? You bet! Have a great weekend. Henrik ...
I know the pain
By: mkt33 : November 13th, 2015-06:58
But think of the gain...an empty slot in the box to fill Thanks for sharing, Mike
Seiko stack
By: jml_watches : November 12th, 2015-22:42
Hi All A very small Seiko stack - all Japanese Cheers JML ...
Mix'n'match
By: KMII : November 12th, 2015-23:46
While the natural choice for this would be one of the Grand Seiko's, someone here (wink, wink) gave me a wonderful alternative idea... So let's start with the 'Orient is Red' variety You can see that there has been some hard use at 'the front' the watch a...
Thanks!
By: KMII : November 14th, 2015-04:13
Yes, the Poljot is definitely unlike any non-Russian watch I have. And I think you cannot get much more opposed watches than the GS and the Poljot
How about a.....
By: S F : November 13th, 2015-05:09
Citizen? Have a great weekend! SF ...
Of the few non-swiss i have
By: halkcb : November 13th, 2015-06:30
....this is still my favourite ----- for it's simplicity and elegance HAGWE henry ...
Awesome Credor
By: rnaden : November 13th, 2015-07:57
That first photo is brilliant. The "Credor" looks like it's lighted up!
The watch ref
By: halkcb : November 13th, 2015-16:20
is GCBW995 best henry
Thanks Henry!
By: KMII : November 13th, 2015-21:00
So nice and clean; too bad they are so difficult to source
Entry 1: indeed something German
By: Arie - Mr Orange : November 13th, 2015-08:09
And something new, black and cool. #187 is the Californian Penal Code for murder. So that\'s kind of fitting for this sinister Friday the 13th! ...
Vixa Type 20
By: Ubik : November 13th, 2015-08:31
Always liked the history packed into this watch. French military issued, movement and case by the German company Hanhart which had been given to France as a war reparation payment. Everything I like in a military chrono, clean lines and a coin edge bezel....
Since it's SalonQP...I go with a Roger Smith and a Peter Speake Marin.
By: Hororgasm : November 13th, 2015-10:42
And congrats especially to Roger for the successful launch of the Series 4. I can't wait to land my hands on one. Seen here my Roger Smith Series 3 set against the Singapore Flyer and Formula One pit building in the background, and my trusty Peter Speake ...
2 rare pieces indeed
By: Arie - Mr Orange : November 13th, 2015-11:41
But isn\'t the Englishman Suisse?
German Red Gold army
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 13th, 2015-21:03
Good theme Mike and here is my contribution! Red gold German Lange Datograph armed with a Red gold Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 fountain pen 90th anniversary edition, together with Montblanc\'s Meisterstuck 90th anniversary cufflinks Totally German, nothing...
That is an amazing photo
By: mkt33 : November 14th, 2015-04:54
Good to see 2 German luxury brands next to one another. Probably what the Richemont execs thought when they decided to hand stewardship of Minerva over to Montblanc! Have a great weekend
Thanks Mike!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 14th, 2015-20:57
You mean Minerva with Montblanc to challenge the German sibling Lange? Cheers Robin
Thanks bro!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 14th, 2015-20:57
Yes the Dato.... Pure pleasure Cheers Robin
A bit late to the game, but attending nevertheless!
By: ErikS : November 13th, 2015-23:17
Of course at this point I can safely say that I own 3 watches and none of which are from Switzerland! Not quite sure why the image quality suffered so much after transferring it... something I'll look into for next time. HAGWE Erik ...
Joining midway with 2 Seikos
By: NT931 : November 14th, 2015-00:11
One dress, one sports. One modern (albeit reissue), one vintage. One sober, one all-out-70s-loud. Both a lot of fun! Great choice for a theme ! ...
I can't Play in this category...
By: nitediver : November 14th, 2015-04:35
...all my watches are Swiss. But I can show you what my favourite non-swiss piece is. Habring Doppel 3 Best Stefan Photo taken from the web, credit to SJX. ...
simplicity and flare
By: chuck19 : November 14th, 2015-04:35
how about Simplicity from the land of the rising Sun and some Flare from Italy ...
Have I.....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 14th, 2015-11:48
no traffic violation of course
Such nice vintage :-)
By: mkt33 : November 14th, 2015-19:31
I know which wrist shot I'd pick this week if I was Mod
Anything But....
By: Bill : November 14th, 2015-10:48
Sinn U1 limited edition. Day time Sinn U1000 Seiko and Cressi ...
There actually is....
By: watch-guy.com : November 14th, 2015-22:36
My father was in the war (WW2) and was repatriated to Paris after the war. He bought 3 IWC and this old LIP
Late to the game.
By: Tim Jackson : November 14th, 2015-16:40
Here we go: An Austrian/German, Japanese, two Germans and a USA for you... HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim ...