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Matching stealth car and watch
Sep 11, 2014,23:03 PM
Your car has way too many round curves Bim
High tech you say? Not at all, Zenith figured these angles already back in the seventies...
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Wristscan - starting 11th September: Your STEALTH watch
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 10th, 2014-23:06
This week’s Wristscan is about “stealth”. Nilo tells me that in certain parts of the world, if you walk around with a Rolex on your wrist, you are inviting trouble. Similarly, I know of one guy who wears a Patek because in his workplace, a Patek just isn'...
Compressor case as well... I have a doubt about stealth...
By: amanico : September 11th, 2014-10:24
A Geophysic is more " stealth "... But it is much more famous than this MM Deep Sea... Which I feel a bit paradoxal.... Maybe my Girard Perregaux Gyromatic? But its inverse Arrow indexes could not be perceived as " Stealth ". Best, my friend. Nicolas
In that case....
By: amanico : September 11th, 2014-10:52
Just for your greedy eyes... ...
Much . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-11:04
. . . better! A watch only a purist would notice ;-) . . .
yes....but....
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 12th, 2014-10:58
.....with a 1019, 2914 and 3417 in my bag already......maybe you can see that this one might hurt slightly more than normal?
PS. No. [nt]
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 13th, 2014-04:49
They often know the pen...
By: matthewking : September 11th, 2014-00:02
..but usually not the watch. From the hardest working co. in the business, here's my submission for stealth. Macro shot. ...
The absence of a seconds hand . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-03:03
. . . correlates with stealthiness. That's partly why I prefer 910 over 911 Flightmasters, and Karrée perpetuals over Senators. Art
Stealth is Relative: Entry #1
By: MTF : September 11th, 2014-02:16
What you don't see with PuristS is sometimes more interesting than what you can see.... My 1st entry is the most stealthy wrist-shot. Can you identify the watch with invisibility cloak activated? Hint: It's Anthony Tsai and the case back markings are in r...
The blue stitching on the strap . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-03:15
. . . complements the stitching on your sleeve, Geo. Another compositional masterpiece, as we've come to expect.
Very understandable!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 11th, 2014-05:17
Small marvel hidden under the cuff...! :) HAGWE Blomman
Stealth is Relative: Entry #2
By: MTF : September 11th, 2014-02:29
The quintessential PuristS' stealth watch must be the St Gallen PuristSPro All-Black RESCUE. See how the real carbon fibre dial changes stealthily with the changes in light? Also the shaded black SuperLuminova for the PuristSPro logo at 6 o'clock that is ...
Stealth is Relative: Entry #3
By: MTF : September 11th, 2014-02:40
My final entry is actually not on-the-wrist. Does that make it an entry for WotW? Photo shows a watch crafted with meticulous detail by a gentleman and true PuristS. He even rejected the first set of dials and date discs because they were the "wrong" shad...
Most of my new watches - each and every . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-02:42
. . . G O, as well as the Zenith - have drawn comment from people who aren't watch-conscious. (The GS hasn't yet, but I've only had it for a year.) On the other hand, none of my vintage pieces seem to elicit any interest at all - not even Black Connie. So...
Actually, Nicolas, it was originally gifted to him . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-02:54
. . . by his eldest brother, who acquired this plus two more nearly identical Conquests (the others had yellow gold hands and markers) in July '56. The other two have both been lost, in separate burglaries.
Kicking . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-03:11
. . . is my specialty ;-) . . .
There was a little . . .
By: Dr No : September 11th, 2014-12:30
. . . screaming after that shot, and I'm not embarrassed to admit it, either!
Love the Longines Conquest!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 11th, 2014-05:21
I should take some photos of mine... HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Here are two "Stealths".. They excel but often unnoticed.. ;))
By: hs111 : September 11th, 2014-04:44
Thus, pls accept my little chip(s) - well more a Collage, also in festive surroundings.. Upper: E855 black Memo, middle: GP & festive staircase., Bottom : GP Time Zone Alarm Truly like it, to stay under the Radar Still enjoyable , Best & HAGWE !! hs ...
Hey HS! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 11th, 2014-05:12
Congrats & welcome to the GP club! :) Please, when you have time present your new lady over at the GP forum! HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Sleep OK....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:28
Watches, not enough! ;) Best, my friend Blomman
Best reply . . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2014-10:28
. . . ever ! LOL :-) . . .
=) [nt]
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 13th, 2014-14:38
With pleasure, dear friend !.. +1 on my list for N.. Actually..
By: hs111 : September 11th, 2014-07:35
She has a sort of " sinker"- appeal, something, which takes a bit, but then may foster some strong bonds?. Was attracted also by her calm presence, a sort of " think twice"- feature, nothing to immediately " jump" on; but something quite nice to experienc...
Stealth is my middle name ...
By: nilomis : September 11th, 2014-05:17
Considering that I live on a place that is truly impossible to wear a Rolex (now AP/Hublot are also being targets), here we have: 1) The one that survived a robbery. It's my go to watch when I "walk on the wild side" (and we have many places here). A dear...
But since we don't have ...
By: nilomis : September 11th, 2014-05:30
Kurt Wallander here, in some places a Casio comes handy. Cheers, Nilo
Love the protection!!
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 12th, 2014-10:53
People usually only see what they wish to see, right?
Stealth - GP style...!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 11th, 2014-05:43
In the sky... But under the radar! ;) HAGWE Blomman ...
so happy to see this Chronometer HF
By: crown comfort : September 11th, 2014-05:48
I now can appreciate it with relaxation because soon I can play along with you in the vintage Chronometer HF world ;)
You got one?! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:39
That is great new, CC! Congrats! :) Now you can join me in a game I call "poke the Vlad"! ;) HAGWE Blomman
And it will....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:40
Until you get one of your own! ;) HAGWE Blomman
There is no...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 11th, 2014-12:25
stealth when GP is in question :) Best D
True! You need to know ....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 13th, 2014-14:40
Otherwise you will not know what you are looking at... :) Best Blomman
the greatest discretion...
By: psfparis : September 11th, 2014-06:03
only 36 brand is unknown by 99.9% of the population complication is unknown by 99% of the population my please is 100% ...
As much as...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 11th, 2014-12:27
that tricolore car behind :) Great shot pa :) Yours D
Context is everything
By: Ancienne Le Brassus : September 11th, 2014-08:33
Since, if i wear this watch in This setting (Norway): It is the ultimate stealth watch... Yet if I wear it here, like I am today (Rome): Man, it is impossible to keep people from staring at your watch all the time!!!! :P Great post! S ...
From you, Nico...
By: pplater : September 11th, 2014-10:59
...that is a compliment indeed! Cheers, pplater.
Spot on...
By: pplater : September 11th, 2014-11:14
...if only the dial were 'sterile'! Do you recall, Art, the hand-made watches of sometime Purist 'Archer'? They were notable for their elegant simplicity and for the lack of any identification of their maker. The very definition of 'stealth'. In a similar...
Indeed so...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 11th, 2014-13:25
one of the stealthiest if not the stealthiest one out there that little nose and pimple will cause palpitations only in cognoscenti other could find it strange Cyrano de Bergerac syndrome Your mate D
Yes, I do remember . . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2014-11:24
. . . both Al and his watches, which might still be in production. He's active on an Omega-centric forum I visit occasionally, and provides invaluable technical expertise there. Stowa is currently offering a sterile B-Uhr, and there are at least a few mil...
good grief
By: donizetti : September 12th, 2014-10:56
a sonnerie ?! How does it sound? Your collection never ceases to amaze. Kudos, Andreas
Stealth rocket launcher ...
By: bimbeano : September 11th, 2014-12:44
Anyone flying under my radar will meet my Moblie LLD launchpad ! But my temper cools down quickly thanks to the one and only mind softening four-letter-word ... HAGWE Bim ...
Youre correct ..
By: bimbeano : September 11th, 2014-13:00
So hard for me to stay under the radar ... of our local police force ;-) .. Bim ...
No it's not ...
By: bimbeano : September 11th, 2014-13:36
.. it's just a habitude ... :-( ... got another ticket in the mail today ... only 60 Euros ... but it's adding up .. :-( .. Bim
LOL! [nt]
By: amanico : September 11th, 2014-13:29
Matching stealth car and watch
By: nikolaj : September 11th, 2014-23:03
Your car has way too many round curves Bim High tech you say? Not at all, Zenith figured these angles already back in the seventies... Pic credit: ...
LOL!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:49
But w-a-t-c-h-e-s is 7 letters! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman
"Beer" . . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2014-11:36
. . . is the other ;-) . . .
Stealth has so many definitions and is ultimately
By: timerider : September 11th, 2014-13:03
very personal. I really like the Rolex/ Patek story, had a similar situation in Asia at a meeting, several of the big players had no idea about Vacheron Constantin and told me that WG really was not gold at all! They were all wearing YG Rolex with varying...
Stealthy is a bit subjective depending upon your location...
By: Tim Jackson : September 11th, 2014-17:04
Going under cover... Have a great weekend everyone, take a moment to recognize those around you that bring joy and a positive benefit to your lives. Focus on the good in your life and you will be happier for it. The PuristsPro is such a place. Cheers, Tim...
Not an MIH but one of his new creations
By: cj.cooper : September 16th, 2014-04:37
Had to travel to the Uk, so took Swiss Air and stopped off in Lucerne for this ... titanium case, sturgeon leather strap ...
None
By: flamenco : September 11th, 2014-21:32
More elegant ... Few less understated .... Always loyal, always reliable .... quietly does its job ... Puts a smile on my face every single time :) ...
Sddr today ...
By: p@trice : September 12th, 2014-03:31
HAGWE Best Patrice ...
only mechanical watch
By: Alex83 : September 12th, 2014-04:07
...worn during my years in Africa; for me this is a stealth as it can get! Plus it wakes you up in the morning! Still getting a lot of my wrist time. cheers! Alex ...
Nilo lives in Brasil, and I live in Buenos Aires, so I face similar...
By: Subexplorer : September 12th, 2014-06:54
... problem like him in wearing a Rolex in the streets of Buenos Aires. So... I usually resort to some Stealth watch to use when visiting some places of my beloved (and presently rather troubled) big City. My usual stealth watch is a Swiss Army quartz wat...
Great choice, Abel! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:52
Your first shot is very cool! :) HAGWE, my friend Blomman
THE Uber Stealth
By: crown comfort : September 12th, 2014-06:58
Ok, for this week's theme I had to go into the archives and yes, no GP from me this week. A stealth watch for me is a valuable and pleasurable piece that does not give away its value to the untrained eye. My almost daily companion for 10 years has been th...
It was time, after 10 years
By: crown comfort : September 12th, 2014-07:23
to venture into something new and it gave me enough capital to start a GP collection ;)
Not anymore
By: crown comfort : September 12th, 2014-07:47
I started with the then fashionable Breitling Navitimer. Did not get warm with that watch, too heavy, too big, too many of them. My second was already a GP Richeville 2750 I also then had the nice IWC Noveccento, but I got tired of the look after a few ye...
CC you are my hero
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 12th, 2014-09:28
Bravo GP is way to go Yours D
Why the sad face...?
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:59
No stop is a great thing! :) You finally found what is your true passion! Best Blomman
It is
By: crown comfort : September 12th, 2014-10:13
despair and not sadness as the gap between wish list and collection keeps growing no matter how fast I move ;)
That's stealthy...
By: pplater : September 12th, 2014-09:06
...in the same way that Halle Berry is ugly! :-) Cheers, pplater.
Very unexpected...
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:55
And yes, not what you would recognize at first glance! HAGWE, my friend Blomman PS. Hope to see you back in the GP fold next week...! ;)
great piece
By: donizetti : September 13th, 2014-02:17
and I also love the bracelet! Best Andreas
Our dear CEO beat me to it
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 12th, 2014-09:26
Very few knows it but I wear it with utter pride This week with hommage to dear friend blomman HAGWE D ...
Wonderful shot, Damjan! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 12th, 2014-09:56
Thank you for this lovely homage, dear friend! :) HAGWE Blomman
A great watch, of course...
By: pplater : September 12th, 2014-20:49
...but from the photo it's obvious that you're wasting away there Damjan - you're clearly not eating enough of that sour cream and cottage cheese stuff that somehow passes for a national delicacy in The Land of the Proud Tie-inventors... Cheers, pplater.
Stealth only in this regard:
By: CaliforniaJed : September 12th, 2014-10:12
Thus far, the public believe it is a Rolex. No one seems to know that Tudor exists! HAGWE! CaliforniaJed ...
A friend of mine sent me...
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 13th, 2014-14:42
A photo of a Tudor saying "what is wrong with this watch"? :) He thought it was a fake Rolex! Best Blomman
Undercover...
By: -RWK- : September 12th, 2014-10:37
HAGWE! -- Richard. ...
That makes two from Glashütte's. . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2014-12:01
. . . other manufacturer in this thread. Also share a fondness for Nomos, especially the Orion, which was under consideration for my collection at one time. Art
great theme
By: donizetti : September 12th, 2014-10:53
and something I like to have in all of my watches, really. This one looks especially plain HAGWE All Andreas ...
I know!
By: donizetti : September 13th, 2014-02:15
That is a beautiful model indeed. I also think the WG sounds better. A
Before I knew much about watches...
By: jporos : September 12th, 2014-11:36
I would see pictures of that Portuguese and think, "Elegant, but why so special?" Little did I understand about what that little tiny lever on the side initiated inside that watch. Incredible watch, Donizetti!
Thanks ...
By: donizetti : September 13th, 2014-02:17
... and yes, that is part of the fun! Best, Andreas
Stealth and . . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2014-11:56
. . . elegance. Not so easy a trick to pull off; perfectly executed here. Thanks for sharing, Andreas.
Good grief!...
By: pplater : September 12th, 2014-19:33
a minute repeater ?! How does it sound? Your collection never ceases to amaze. Kudos, pplater. :-). :-) Cheers, pplater.
The second option...
By: pplater : September 14th, 2014-04:58
...just went straight onto the 'bucket list', Andreas. So: how often do you get down towards Australia??? :-) Clearly it is something which we must make happen one day. It shall be so. Cheers, pplater.
Plain....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 13th, 2014-14:44
Except for the lever on the left! ;) Very nice, Andreas ! Best Blomman
You've got . . .
By: Dr No : September 12th, 2014-11:52
. . . my undivided attention! Great find, Eitan.
Thanks Art.
By: Ubik : September 14th, 2014-07:01
Not such a recent find, had the Benrus for over a decade. It was one of the first mil watches that really pulled me into collecting them, loved it's gruff no-nonsense approach.
Even in stealthinest
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 12th, 2014-12:04
there is strong Eitan's signature So no cigar ;) :) Best dear friendYours D
Thanks Nico.
By: Ubik : September 14th, 2014-07:04
Yes there was a point where you couldn't move for discussions on this watch and now it's slipped off the radar. A good time to remind ourselves why it is such a cool watch.
Here's my most stealthy piece
By: William M aka Mr.Lume : September 12th, 2014-19:59
But it's hard to be "STEALTHY" w/ both arms sleeved out ;-) ...
The Max Bill is fantastic, but...
By: pplater : September 12th, 2014-20:52
...surely the stealthiest watch you 'wear' is the PAM 249 inked onto your right sleeve??? :-) Cheers, pplater.
Your ....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 13th, 2014-13:00
two watches on arm are not in sinc ;) That Junghans is really something Cheers D
Rolex 666 always stealth
By: Bill : September 13th, 2014-14:54
By the ocean. Not for all parts of the world. Bill Sans watch. Mean seas ...
Stealthy.... Can't think of many....
By: KIH : September 14th, 2014-04:00
.. this one was my father's watch. And today we had family lunch. I thought he wanted to join, stealthily under my sleeve. Hope he enjoyed up there, too :-) HAGWE! Ken ...