WristScan

Hello dear Friends! Watches are a very personal and intimate object that human beings treasure so much wether we are passionate collectors or just traditional watch users.. An special watch is usually chosen to celebrate a personal milestone in our lives:...  

The Explorer is a personal favourite and an timeless design. In fact in many ways it’s possibly the perfect watch to own.

... this is my go to watch: tough and reliable as all Rolex watches and under the radar and a watch sporty but elegant enough for more formal occasions. It is a perfect watch indeed. Look forward to view your Milestone watch my dear friend! Cheers! Abel.

The beginning of a row. A milestone itself. ...  

If only you had known what it would lead to 😉

there will come the next. We all know this point of no return. 😁

still in my box ...  

... on that year and the fact I also received a large book about Rolex History as a b-day present which added fuel to the watch illness I cought. By 2008 I already had a little gathering of watches, about a dozen of them which included three Rolex an vari... 

Haha .. You just used the perfect word !

...is this Rolex Explorer 1016. It was my first new “proper” watch and bought in 1986 after a long (oh so long!) period of saving up. Finally, it was mine and I can still remember the great feeling of walking out of the shop with it on my wrist. It became...  

... It will always be a very special watch for him, Hagwe! Abel

And I like your photo 👌

I was going to school in Paris in the early seventies. Final exams were approaching, I felt pressured to do well, hectic times, I could not miss the exams schedule. I didn’t have a watch. I hardly had any money. It was a different era. Walking by Châtelet...  

Look at that dial and indexes! Fantastic! A milestone watch well worth the economic sacrifice you were forced to do to buy it! Well done! Hagwe! Abel

And a good investment at $4 !

My mother gave me a watch for my first job. Such wonderful watch. I wore it with pride. An automatic watch with date, amazing. Every morning I’d strap it to my wrist and feel like the most accomplished professional. I keep it in a special box with my Besa...  

With special sentiment.

The first expensive watch I bought. Used it for many years at work, hunting, fishing, diving, riding motorcycles... After many years of use and abuse I sent it to Rolex NY and had it back looking and functioning like the first day. It is now enjoying a we...  

I should have bought it in 1999! Next decade, for my sixtieth anniversary, perhaps. Hope they'll go back to 36mm. Thanks for reminding me that, Abel. Simone

... but I feel the 36 mm is better balanced design and very classic. I' m sure you can find a pre owned in excellent condition if you hunt it. I love this watch. Hagwe! Abel

1/ A Rolex GMT MASTER, the one which started it all, my madness for watches, my first real watch. Sadly I sold it, to fund another one. So I will post the older in my collection, one bought in 2007. And the Patek 5110P, my first Patek, in 2004, for my soo...  

Regarding the 5110, even after so many nasty experiences with PP, I regret selling my red gold 5110. Great size. 👍👍👍

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It’s a great watch on your wrist.

which came down in Namibia. Nice story behind and good for some imagination.🌠

... and specially the 5110: the King of World Timers! Preciosas fotos como siempre amigo mio! Buen fin de semana y un fuerte abrazo! Abel

And your Patek was a superb way to celebrate your daughters birth. Keep enjoying the memories it in good health.

A watch that means so much for me is my Christiaan vd Klaauw Mondial. I ordered the watch almost 17 years ago when my wife was pregnant and when it was ready my daughter was born so i asked mr Christiaan vd Klaauw if he could engrave the name and date of ...  

... delightful and makes an special watch like this, bought in such an important event even more special. Additional to reminding the joy and blessing of your daughter birth, it marks the start of your love for independent watchmakers work! Well played my... 

I love the fact that you had the rotor engraved.

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Thank you so much for your participation! Hagwe! Abel

... and I celebrated yet another birthday just a day ago! My 114270 says hello Unfortunately I just heard that one of my favorite musicians is no longer with us. Rest in peace, Mr. Peart. ...  

You show it in an unusual angle indeed. The case is beautiful no matter the angle you view it! Hagwe! Abel

And a nice tribute to Mr Peart 👌

I really like the curve on the side. And thank you also for the birthday wishes. Here's a better angle of the watch (although I'm sure you know what it looks like). ...  

... which iare somehow lost when the case was augmented to 39 mm. Not to say I don´t like the bigger new model, just prefer the older 36 mm for that reason. Keep enjoying and loving your Explorer! Cheers! Abel

When I found out I won a big court case in 2006, I felt such a surge of euphoria that I immediately left the office to do something I'd never done before: buy a "nice watch." I did no research of any kind, and I knew nothing about watches. The closest wat...  

Not one of my more astute purchases. When I traded it for the Explorer, I got pennies on the dollar.

And at least you have the memories of enjoying this watch.

... your first watch and provoqued you to move into the world of timepieces! Well done! Thank you so much for sharing! Hagwe! Abel

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But I like her style 😉

While I do not celebrate an occasion/milestone with a watch or anything, I do count 2 watches marking different "milestone" for me in this hobby. Cheers! Modern - The JLC Sun Moon, my first serious modern watch. Vintage - And my first vintage GMTM which o...  

Hagwe my friend!! Abel

That's a great shot no doubt my friend!! Cheers! Abel

Wearing this one today, so might as well take some pics. This one was picked up at an airport last year while I had some free time to browse the shops. An early birthday present for myself was the justification. HAGWE! fernando ...  

This was the second time at the same shop. First was the Railmaster. ...  

The Trilogy was a great offering from Omega: three wonderful re editions of their most classic watches. Hagwe! Abel

Good choice 👍

There have been many and in the “early days” buying my first Rolex to have on my wrist every day was a mile stone in itself. That watch departed long ago, one of the very few that I let go. I wore this vintage Patek Philippe on my Wedding day and will che...  

Have a beautiful week end Captain! Cheers! Abel

Enjoy your weekend and thank you for being a great host.

Please hold on to that watch dearly, and thank the stars for your mate and ally in making the most of this fleeting life. Congratulations.

and I reached twenty years with my University. HAGWE! ...  

... I feel this is a true keeper for you! Hagwe! Abel

And a right watch.

. . . but there's one that was a fulfillment . . . . . . for the original owner. ;-) ...  

. . . carried something else, Nicolas - if memory serves correct, it was silverware. The photo was taken in March '58, so the watch on his wrist is not the Seamaster. He was, though, elected Master of all Masons in California the same week I was born. The... 

Having met John & Stephen in Dublin, June 2006 through a mutual friend, Peter Speake-Marin and witnessed the very first McGonigle watch, their Tourbillon, it's been a goal to one day some how acquire one of their watches. For many, many years, the outlook...  

Thats is for sure a great milestone. So glad i had the chance to see one in person a few months ago (probably the same member you where talking about ) its such a amazing and stunning watch thats high on my wishlist too . Wear it in best of health.

THAT is truly my "grail"! I'm so happy it's yours now.

Appreciate your friendship and excitement for Independent Watchmaker’s work. Cheers! Tim

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I had this 5164 in advance for my supposedly retirement. And this WG Daytona to mark my actual retirement! So technically, two watches to mark a milestone. I’m not complaining though... 😊 ...  

Have a good week ahead Nico.

I’ve taken the liberty of changing your “one watch one milestone” into “1 date, 2 milestones, 8 watches” And there is very special reason for that. 1 DATE August 2017 2 MILESTONES We learned that my wife was for one year free of cancer whilst year before ... 

By some reason I can´t view the picture. Will you please try it again to post it? I´m happy for you my friend and I wish the Lord will bring much Good Health and joy for all of you after that Milestone date in August 2017 and in the present and future. Wi... 

Your words mean a lot to me and are very much appreciated. Hope we’ll meet one day for real

Cheers! Abel

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I wish all owners of them will keep enjoying them so much and in the best of good health! Cheers! Abel