Muchas gracias mi amigo Mike! La ultima y la primera !! :))) Last and first are both Top catches my dear friend. I love F.P. Journe watches... such an strong character in their design...

Feb 07, 2020,13:11 PM
 

... and so beautifully made. The Groenfeld so classy and with an awesome dial and wonderful movement. I feel it is mesmerizing to view that movement ticking!!
Congrats for these two superb catches my friend! Hagwe! Abel
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Wrist Scan for February Friday 7th is Open Now! Theme "The Last and the First"

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-04:31
Hello dear friends! I have the pleasure of hosting this edition of our classic contest: Wrist Scan. As previously announced the challenge this week end is to share the Last addition to your collections of past Year 2019 (no matter if you got it in Decembe...  

My first GS and first purchase of 2020

 
 By: T.S. : February 7th, 2020-04:42
Hi, Spécial Time Piece for a Special Day ! Incredible quality and superb on the wrist. ...  

Hello T.S.!! Welcome to our Forum and welcome to our classic weekly photo contest: Wrist Scan!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-04:56
You started your horological Year in a great way with this GS. You can´t go wrong with a Grand Seiko. I´m very fond of the brand and admiire their dials the finishing details and their accuracy. I wish you will enjoy it so much as well as enjoy participat... 

Grand Seiko...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:44
Great choice. Welcome, it’s good to have you with us for WristScan.

My latest and upcoming purchase

 
 By: Lankysudanese : February 7th, 2020-04:44
Got this on January 26th, in a serendipitous way. Next up on my purchase list is the illustrious FPJ Chronometre Blue ...  

Thank you so much for joining us Lankysudanese!! You made a Grand Entrance to New Year 2020 with this purchase! And you have chosen...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-04:51
... a wonderful follower for the next hunt. Great shots to share your beautiful Racing black dial with us! Enjoy it so much and may the next catch arrive soon! Hagwe! Abel

Cool duo, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 7th, 2020-09:02

You did very well with your first and last acquisitions, dear Abel 👍🏻 ...

 
 By: shortys home : February 7th, 2020-04:50
... I have not sinned in 2020 (yet), so I join with my late December 2019 addition, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Nageurs de combat. Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers Henrik ...  

Thank you so much dear Henrik for your kind comments about my catches!! And thank you so much for sharing your last addition of 2019 with these superb shots...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-05:01
... showing the beauty of this new rendition of the classic FF launched past year. It is really stunning and a fitting tribute to those military FF of the past. Enjoy it so much and will be looking forward to your 2020 horological sinns! Lol! All the best... 

I second that!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-12:50

1 !

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-22:21
👍😄

+1 👍🏻 [nt]

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:06

Here we are

 
 By: Tyo : February 7th, 2020-05:29
from left to right Jaeger Lecoultre Tribute To Deep Sea Europe last one of 2019 then Ming Copper paid in 2019 and received in January 2020 then Reverso Rouge hardest to find last but not least Breguet 7027 second of 2020 now I do need to improve my skill ...  

Thank you Tyo!! Superb and interesting catches you share here!! Picture not bad at all!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-07:21
... The Deep Sea Tribute in my wish list for long. Couldn´t find mine yest. The Breguet La Tradition also in my wish list. The red reverso I already own, and the Ming... very very tempting!! Enjoy your newcomers so much my friend! Hagwe! Abel.

Great dial and movement 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:47

Very eclectic, Tyo.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-08:21
I love the red Reverso.

Reverso Rouge ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:46
Looks good on the black strap.

You’re on a roll, Tyo!

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:06
Four fantastic watches 👌🏻

Fond memories of last year...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 7th, 2020-05:56
The Moonshine was the last one that “landed” in 2019 .... Not for the want of trying ;-)) As for the first of this year, something at the other end of the spectrum ;-)) .... ...  

Thank you Nicolas 🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 7th, 2020-12:11

Two great additions Captain! You finally got the black Casi Oak! Great! Would like a report with your impressions of this watch. Great look! Very cool!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-12:55
You know how much I love the Moonshine... as a matter of fact the Moonshine and the Friendship Flight Master were the highlights among my 2019 catches. They deserved to be mentioned in my opening post, so here they are. Enjoy your beauties so much my dear...  

Ha ha .. The Moonshine !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 7th, 2020-16:00
It’s all your fault for getting me involved with this wonderful piece ;-)) ... Thank you 😉

Ha ha ha!! I’m innocent !! Lol!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-17:20
My big pleasure!! Passion is contagious! Cheers! Abel

contagious indeed!

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:18
Well done both Abel and Cap'n on your Moonshines!

Thank you Seeks ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:26
Now we need to get you one 🤔

i think so.. one day !

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-05:14
😄👍

Ha ha ha!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 8th, 2020-05:32

Horology is a wide field indeed!

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:08
As your incomings show, Captain Scarlet. Like both a lot 👌🏻

Hi KMII...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 9th, 2020-08:31
Yes, the CasiOak is a watch that I plan to use when venturing into unknown places ;-))

Great hunting Abel! Superb catch indeed

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-06:05
Happy to see there is a Speedmaster on the list 😉I remember your incoming post in Dec. Let me join your WS party this week with my two most recent additions to the collection ... The Rolex Daytona 116509 Blue Dial which arrived in Dec and the Audermars Pi...  

+1 !! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:46

Many thanks my friend !

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:16
have a super weekend

WOW

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : February 7th, 2020-10:57
The AP in December, then the Daytona one month later?! What's in store for February, March, and April?!!!

haha, yes as it turns out... I am at the mercy of the random timing of the boutiques/ADs

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:21
many thanks my friend for kind words. have a great weekend

Wow dear Seeks! These are two High Caliber additions to your collection!! Two Top Top timepieces beautifully shot as usual! Stunning shots!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:04
It is my big pleasure and honor to host WS and I thank you so much for your kind comments about my catches! Have a beautiful week end my friend! Abel.

Very cool watches Seeks...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:28
You made two great choices. I especially like the black & white photo of your RO. Have a great weekend.

many thanks my friend!

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-05:13
🙏😀

Iconic chronographs! [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 8th, 2020-09:17

many thanks my friend

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-22:08
🙏

many thanks my friend

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-22:09
best regards

Nice additions, Seeks!

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:09
Two lovely pieces indeed 👌🏻

Many thanks dear K !

 
 By: Seeks : February 10th, 2020-06:13
have a great week!

Here is my entry

 
 By: mj23 : February 7th, 2020-06:41
My last purchase of 2019 but no purchase for 2020 yet. 😅 My last purchase in 2019 is a Credor Eichi 2. I feel it’s one of the very few watches that is perfect front and back. I enjoy it very much ...  

A beauty on both sides. [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-08:19

Thanks a bunch! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : February 7th, 2020-08:23

Gonna be hard to top that, MJ. [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : February 7th, 2020-10:55

Thanks for the kind words, Abel

 
 By: mj23 : February 7th, 2020-13:49
Really glad to be part of this fun!

this is top class - look at that finishing!

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:21
well done my friend

Thanks Seeks! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : February 7th, 2020-23:58

Lots to like and enjoy with this watch....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:30
It looks good on your wrist.

Thanks Captain! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : February 8th, 2020-06:02

A Credor Eichi

 
 By: NT931 : February 8th, 2020-04:45
Is a true Purist watch, elegant, restrained, and subtle in its myriad charms, front and back. The Eichi II is a grail for me, congrats!

Thanks NT931! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : February 8th, 2020-06:02

Hola, amigo!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-07:30
La ultima y la primera. The Grönefeld came in December and the Journe just last month. ...  

Two stunning pieces

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : February 7th, 2020-08:29
👌🏻😘

🤗 [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-09:49

Merci! [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-09:50

Muchas gracias mi amigo Mike! La ultima y la primera !! :))) Last and first are both Top catches my dear friend. I love F.P. Journe watches... such an strong character in their design...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:11
... and so beautifully made. The Groenfeld so classy and with an awesome dial and wonderful movement. I feel it is mesmerizing to view that movement ticking!! Congrats for these two superb catches my friend! Hagwe! Abel .

Great combination Padj ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:35
Both watches are on my long list of targets and would make any collector proud to own them. Congratulations 🥳

Thanks, Cap. [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 8th, 2020-09:16

My pleasure....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 9th, 2020-03:03
Looking forward to your next conquest ;-))

Great theme this week!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : February 7th, 2020-07:32
At least for those of us who are reckless and compulsive enough to have bought something already in 2020. Here on the right is my last purchase of 2019 (3940P) and on the left is my first purchase of 2020 (5107P). ...  

I would say you nailed it! [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : February 7th, 2020-10:53

Glad you like the Theme and have you participating Chromatic Fuge! And your catches ... well... to keep me drooling viewing your shot!! Two...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:15
... wonderful timepieces from Patek which could make me a very happy man! Great shot !! Thank you for sharing your Last and your First! Hagwe! Abel

beautifully shot!

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:19
what a duo! have a grt weekend

You can’t go wrong with these two ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:37
Solid choices for a collection. Well chosen.

Buen dia mi amigo! The last buy of 2019 is this 1974 Omega. No triggers pulled yet for 2020, but the year is certain to contain another vintage Omega as pictured.

 
 By: nomadgiles : February 7th, 2020-07:54
And the 2020 aspiration: A funky Chronostop Driver! Plenty of dial colour options - blue, maroon, charcoal and also white & green. Look great with original mesh bracelet, but equally nice with rallye strap or nato. And a blue dial is preferred - worn unde...  

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:23

Hola mi amigo Giles!! Buen dia! Beautiful catch. That Geneve Dynamic looks terrific with those red straps! A charming and striking presence on the wrist!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:22
The Geneve driver is a very interesting watch for sure. I feel I need one in my collection. Very nice. Look forward to your post when you make the first purchase of the 2020!! Blue dial real beautiful! Great shots! Thank you for sharing my friend! Hagwe! ... 

I thought it would be something like this, Giles!

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:12
Hope you’re doing well 👍🏻

I acquired this one May of 2019...

 
 By: jporos : February 7th, 2020-10:28
and I should have this one by May of 2020. HAGWE! ...  

Thank you so much for your entry dear Jporos! The Junghans a minimalistic and under the radar beauty... The L. Erard quite the opposite! An striking presence with its joyful design.

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:28
Really unique. Look forward to know more about it when you post its arrival next May! Fantastic piece! Hagwe! Abel

What a cool date window on the Junghans.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-16:25
Never saw that before.

Your Louis Erard looks very cool ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-02:54
and a lot of fun.

The Louis Erard in black

 
 By: NT931 : February 8th, 2020-04:41
Has been on my mind for a week or so, especially the black version. A very fun watch and advance congrats!

Unfortunately...

 
 By: jporos : February 8th, 2020-07:04
It is a limited edition and seems to be all sold out. I had to put down the money for mine two months ago and then wait for a May delivery.

Aww man

 
 By: NT931 : February 9th, 2020-02:23
too slow! Thanks for letting me know, and hopefully someone will sell his, am quite partial to the black version...

My two most recent were born 51 years apart

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : February 7th, 2020-10:52
On the Left, I finished 2019 with this Timor in a 40mm EPSA Super Compressor case, produced in 1968. On the Right is the SBGH269 Grand Seiko first released only a few months back. I love them both for very different reasons which I sure is evident to anyo...  

Hello dear friend Thegrailwatch!! Thank you for sharing your two catches!! Both beautiful in their different character: a classic vintage diver from the 1960´s with beautiful dial patina...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 7th, 2020-13:33
... and compressor case is de delight of any diving watches lover (like me! ) . The GS... Wow! What a dial!! Grand Seiko knows how to make these awesome dials which leave us speechless when contemplating them. Look at that red and textture on this dial he... 

Two fantastic catch my friend. I saw your Timor at last week WS and thanks for sharing it again

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:23
It is a rare bird in these woods! On the GS I need to see the watch in the metal.. the red is so radiant. Good choice!

Two watches that show your love for collecting...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2020-03:04
These two are very different watches but I completely agree with your choice.

Great theme dear abel , i love your latest purchases . Great Timex and stunning Rolex

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : February 7th, 2020-13:02
My latest Purchase from 2019 was one of my grails on my wishlist. The amazing and uber cool (imho)Vianney Halter Classic Still nothing special added in 2020 try to be strong 😬. Anyway HAGWE 🤗 ...  

Lovely and great one. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 7th, 2020-14:03

That dial! [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 7th, 2020-16:26

Many congrats my friend

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:24
The blue hands goes fits the watch nicely! have a great weekend

Thanks my friend 🤗

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : February 7th, 2020-23:50
Have a great weekend too

IMO, too! [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : February 8th, 2020-06:32

Stunning ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 9th, 2020-04:04

A true grail to end the year!

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:13
And a truly superb version, too 👌🏻

My 2020’s

 
 By: A.W : February 7th, 2020-13:32
Dial is so memorizing. ...  

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:25

Perfect capture of a cool watch!

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:25
well done

The final two of 2019 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 7th, 2020-18:23
. . . were both vintage Omegas. No surprise there! A ref 3635 Marine, ca '42 . . . . . . powered by a T17 movement, and what I believe is a '42 ref 2214 . . . . . . fitted with a copper plated 30T2 movement. I've got a request in for an extract on this on...  

Hi Art!

 
 By: Seeks : February 7th, 2020-23:27
Your superb run of hunting the coolest OMEGA vintage watches, continues! Whatever the extracts says... the 2214 is a superb catch!

Two cool catches to end 2019 dear Art!! The 3635 Marine is specially interesting for its construction design. The 2214 very beautiful in its military vibes. Great catches my friend!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 8th, 2020-05:47
Have a nice week end. Down here suffering our very Hot Summer this year! And controlling the Apollo 11 Speedy as well! Lol! Cheers! Abel

Did you steal that first one in New York?!?!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 8th, 2020-06:33
Both nice, but the Marine is too cool!

That grey Marine 3637 with white dial script . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 8th, 2020-07:55
. . . would be a perfect stablemate for my white 3635 in black print. Unfortunately, there are too many other balls I'm juggling at the moment, starting with the Stones 2020 tour. ;-(

I don't have that problem.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 8th, 2020-09:15
The closest they're getting to me is Buffalo. Very disappointing.

No surprises there, Art...

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:14
But wasn’t there a Dornblüth there somewhere?

An order was placed for a Dorn . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 9th, 2020-08:21
. . . but it won't be delivered until later this year.

The first purchase of the year is quite predictable for me

 
 By: NT931 : February 8th, 2020-03:53
And yes, it’s another vintage, jumbo, time-only manual-winding watch ! 38mm case with guilloche, and very affordable and slim on the wrist. Happy! ...  

Superb! [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 8th, 2020-09:13

38mm of elegance!

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-22:13
superb hunting, NT!

Thank you dear friends!

 
 By: NT931 : February 8th, 2020-22:38
Fortunate that these still appear every now and then, for us to enjoy!

Thank you for the kind words

 
 By: aperna : February 8th, 2020-17:51
Thank you so much for your kind words my dear friend. I to share enthusiasm for the beautiful creamy/Ivory dial. This is definitely a underrated Reference and brand My warmest personal regards for the weekend. Your friend, Tony

Thank you for the invite and for the wonderful theme My last two acquisitions for 2019 were a ALS 1815 chrono

 
 By: aperna : February 8th, 2020-13:35
And Rolex GMT two-tone . My latest purchase for 2020 happen to be two grand seiko models both with gmt function Thanks for looking. Best regards, Tony Here are the newest acquisition’s for 2020 ...  

Hello my dear friend Tony! A grand finale of 2019 with two great catches. The Lange 1815 chrono is a fabulous timepiece and the GMT ...I love this new rendition of a classic.

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 8th, 2020-15:37
And a great beginning of hunting season 2020 you had with this duo of GS! I love the creamy dial of the SBGM221 GMT so much. I also got that one on my trip to Barcelona last November. That watch had been haunting my soul for a long time! Enjoy these watch... 

many congratulations Tony

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-22:12
you are on a roll ! keep sharing these beauties !🙏

First in for 2020, an Irish addition, the Tuscar Banu...

 
 By: Tim Jackson : February 8th, 2020-16:10
Could be done for 2020...although never say never ;-) HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim ...  

Merci Nico! [nt]

 
 By: Tim Jackson : February 8th, 2020-16:51

many congrats !

 
 By: Seeks : February 8th, 2020-22:10
great choice for this very rare bird, Tim best regards

Appreciate the kind words Seeks!

 
 By: Tim Jackson : February 9th, 2020-08:16
Knowing the McGonigles personally and understanding why they created this watch, is to me highly compelling. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and when it comes to micro-mechanical art such as high this, knowledge of the creators and their “why” makes... 

Abel, I appreciate the kind words.

 
 By: Tim Jackson : February 9th, 2020-08:18
See my response to Seeks as to why I’m so happy with this “grail” piece. Cheers, Tim

Last 2 of 2019 / First of 2020 . . .

 
 By: Mach : February 8th, 2020-16:39
November saw my first Tudor - Heritage Black Bay Fifty Eight: In December, I acquired the Seiko PADI Pepsi Turtle (SRPA21): Today, I received the first of 2020 - my first Blancpain, the Air Command: ...  

Abel, that looks just like my Rolex, but is the bezel yellow gold?

 
 By: cazalea : February 8th, 2020-22:39
I’ve had this 12-15 years and it dates to mid-80’s. I’ve only ever seen one other like it on a wrist. Cazalea ...  

Hello dear Mike!! When my watch was offered to me I though: Wow! That´s Cazalea´s DJ!! ! I had only seen this dial in your photographs before! Yes, bezel...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 9th, 2020-05:33
... and crown are gold and it came with the original Jubilee bracelet in steel and gold. It is reference 16013 from 1986. A search in Internet and IG showed just a few examples with black, blue and light ivory color. So I presume the dial was original lig...  

My last acquisition 2019, GP Traveller ww.tc, my first acquisition 2020

 
 By: brauner : February 9th, 2020-01:13
a repurchase (after 1 year, untouched), Bvlgari Gefica Hunter ...  

Great photos 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 9th, 2020-04:00

Thank you [nt]

 
 By: brauner : February 9th, 2020-06:05

So, let’s see...

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-04:30
The last: And the first: ...  

Never thought of it as Doctor’s...

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:17
But you’re right - with the pulsometric scale and deadbeat seconds 😉 And yes, it’s the Gagarin reissue 👍🏻

I have seen watches/chronos with pulsometric scales are usually referred as "Doctor´s watches" but of course it is a name coined by collectors. This is a very special timepiece...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 10th, 2020-04:29
... that any watch lover can love and enjoy regardless his profession! The Gagarin reissue is an interesting piece to have in a collecton. Enjoy so much your watches and thank you so much for joining this week end! best! Abel

Three fantastic pieces, Abel!

 
 By: KMII : February 9th, 2020-06:03
I really regret having missed out on the Timex 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thank you so much dear KM!! Glad you like them! The Timex you have to waith for another batch. As a matter of fact I couldn´t make it in the first batch and...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 9th, 2020-06:08
... got this one in the second batch. Second also sold out and they offered a third. Now they are offering a "Batman" model with an automatic movment. I wish the Pepsi had an automatic as well. Best, Abel

Ended with a DB. Started with another.

 
 By: Francis5 : February 9th, 2020-08:08
The last purchase I did in 2019 was made in Nov. I came across the amazing De Bethune DB15 perpetual when I was on vacation in Nagoya, Japan. It was love at first glance and I made the decision within minutes. While I was still enjoying my honey moon with...  

Hello Francis! Thank you for joining us! Two De Bethune watches in a short time! Wow! These fine timepieces have Magic! And that can explain what happened here. ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 10th, 2020-04:26
... two impressive pieces you share in stunning shots. Big congrats on your catches and enjoy them so much! Cheers! Abel