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My big pleasure Goodfellow!! Nice to know your Geophysic…
Aug 28, 2022,03:17 AM
… purchase was inspired by WPS. I guess many of the watches in our collections were inspired by pictures and comments shared by our friends here.
I wish you’ll enjoy this place so much!
Best cordial regards
Abel
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WS Edition Friday 26th “Watches & Books” is open now!!
By: Subexplorer : August 26th, 2022-13:30
Hello dear friends!! "Watches & Books" is Open Now! I felt books could make an interesting Theme for our WS event asking our participants to share shots of their favorite watches with their favorite books of any kind. Books gift us their warm company thro...
Two Reversos and a good book are all I need for the weekend...
By: NT931 : August 26th, 2022-13:37
Especially when the book is about the Reverso! Two Reversos here: one time-only (the TTR 1931), the other the Reverso Duo, which was the 1st JLC I ever bought. A little story about the book. I bought this from Sham last month from Collectors' Market . It'...
Here a few shots from my library and book stacks…
By: Subexplorer : August 26th, 2022-14:13
A group of favorite books shot on my living room stack on coffee table… Moonshine Speedy shot at my library room… Fifty Fathoms and stack of books… JLC AM-vox and hunting and firearms books… Two favorites: the most complicated watch presently made by Role...
This is a proper library that one can only aspire to 👌🏻
By: KMII : August 28th, 2022-13:37
The one fun thing about moving is that at least now I will have access to the majority of my books again - so looking forward to that 👍🏻👌🏻 The shots are truly something, Abel but I have to say in some of them I find the books drawing the attention (the wa...
Thank you so much for your kind comments and compliments dear friend KM!
By: Subexplorer : August 28th, 2022-15:18
Yes, moving involves a big effort both physical and mental but it requires to put order and classification to our belongings and upon arrival to new home the satisfaction of having access to them again. Hope you and your family will enjoy the new home so ...
Here’s my contribution
By: Cookies : August 26th, 2022-15:21
Quite a bare bookshelf and the teddy bears keep the books company. All books are well read with well worn pages.=D Great theme this week! ...
Thank you so much for your great contribution dear Cookies!
By: Subexplorer : August 26th, 2022-16:55
Adorable Teddy bears as custodians of your books and watches! Your JLC is the Geophysic secondes mortes? Interesting bracelet! Can you give more details and shots on this piece? I’m very fond of the Bronzo Tudor. And a bit intrigued about the piece restin...
Hello Abel
By: Cookies : August 26th, 2022-17:32
Yes indeed it is a Geophysic TS, with the original bracelet. I got it 2 years ago after almost missing out on getting on brand new before they discontinued the range. The bracelet has a quick release on the lugs, and 2 micro-adjustors (1 on each wing of t...
Found it
By: Cookies : August 26th, 2022-17:37
It is a shop called Australian By Design. Room 303e, Level 3 Via Lift 1, opposite the Tea Rooms The Block Arcade 282 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA
Great composition there!
By: KMII : August 28th, 2022-13:38
I see straps being a companion to the books, bears and watches - could have been my bookshelf, too 😉
Always 😁
By: KMII : August 28th, 2022-14:27
The last ones were the Lincoln Road, Ozelot und Friesennerz, The Motion of the Body through Space (brilliant), Bad Regina, Our Country Friends, Lockdown, The Sea of Tranquility…
Nice books
By: Cookies : August 28th, 2022-14:32
the review for book about the triathlon aspiring elderly man has great reviews.
My Bible . . .
By: Dr No : August 26th, 2022-17:41
. . . and Centenary. I got to play Mike once. He cleaned me up, but as Johnny says, . . . . . . it ain't no shame getting beaten by a master. ...
All classics!
By: timerider : August 26th, 2022-18:51
Nice to be back.
Speaking of my pool career . . .
By: Dr No : August 27th, 2022-19:43
. . . it's going into high gear. Looks deceivingly simple, but quite difficult to pull off in practice. It would be an easier into a corner pocket, but side pockets are narrower and consequently require greater precision. A millimeter off on the cue ball ...
Wow!! That’s truly great!!
By: Subexplorer : August 27th, 2022-19:26
To have a knowledgeable and friendly watchmaker is like having a treasure!! Cheers! Abel
I believe you're familiar with my watchmaker, Abel . . .
By: Dr No : August 27th, 2022-19:37
. . . and hopefully as satisfied with his work as I am. Unfortunately for me, I believe he's going to retire soon. Of course I wish him the best in a tranquil retirement, but will miss him dearly. Fortunately I've found another capable watchmaker in So Ca...
Pages & a shelfie!
By: jml_watches : August 26th, 2022-18:20
Hi A few watches matching pages in books Finishing with a Shelfie! Cheers JML ...
The book that comes with the watch
By: timerider : August 26th, 2022-19:01
Hi All, Nice to have time to go through the Wristscan posts and enjoy all the offerings. Some really amazing watches. I am so happy to have my Hentschel and the two books that arrived with the watch. Amazing photography to go along with a wonderful and no...
Great idea!
By: KMII : August 28th, 2022-13:41
Albeit mine was already packed away, otherwise I might have attempted a copycat action 😊👍🏻
Thank you so much for your entry dear friend KM!!
By: Subexplorer : August 28th, 2022-15:06
Even in the middle of a home moving you did a great job answering our Theme about watches and books!! As usual some stunning watches and straps combos with pages of favorite books as backgrounds. Though all of them charming I’m specially fond of the Laine...
Thanks so much Abel!
By: KMII : August 29th, 2022-05:17
Hopefully by next WS we will be more or less installed in our next abode - move number 21 for me 🤦🏻♂️
Happy Friday to you, Abel!
By: Brandon Skinner : August 26th, 2022-23:47
Its a fact my son Holden was named after Holden Caulfield from the Catcher In the Rye by J.D. Salinger. This was my son’s first watch gifted to him by a friend of ours. Such a wonderful and funny read if you ever find yourself in some classic reading mate...
If only it was like this…
By: KMII : August 28th, 2022-13:42
Instead it’s a wonky back and hundreds of moving cartons 🤷🏻♂️ Fantastic shots as always 👌🏻👍🏻
Here are some of mine.
By: Ruffian : August 27th, 2022-03:51
One of my favourite books A recent read. Very intriguing. Another catcher ...
Pages of pleasure …
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 27th, 2022-09:44
Hello dear Abel and friends ! Just a few of my lighter themed books as it’s the weekend. Moon Dust is absolutely fascinating.., The Disco Files is a cool reference book if you are interested in music from this era. The history of the Monaco Grand Prix … P...
Hello Abel,
By: alarm4y ( Nick) : August 27th, 2022-11:45
Here is mine, history of Panerai. Cheers Nick ...
Great pairings!
By: Ruffian : August 27th, 2022-23:55
There’s a new book about the Apollo and Gemini missions, showing remastered archival photos, including Ed white’s spacewalk. Apollo remastered by Andy Saunders. Beautiful photos.
Here is my contribution: Milspec, CdV and patrimony Traditionelle
By: Jp75 : August 27th, 2022-13:49
Dear Abel, dear All, Books, watches and watches books are two of my great passion (besides wine to be more exhaustive). So I was very excited to see the theme for this weekend WristScan. Herewith is my contribution, Milspec, CdV and patrimony traditionell...
Behave Yourself Sherman! BAD BAD Sherman!!!
By: enjoythemusic : August 27th, 2022-14:56
Remember a week or so ago how i said don't let Sherman's good looks of innocence fool you. He's VERY mischievous! Seriously, you folks have NO idea how bad Sherman can be. Well, so this morning i woke up (always a good way to start the day, highly recomme...
Dear Abel...big collection of books!
By: S F : August 27th, 2022-15:10
Fabulous shot of your BP FF deep in 20 thousand leagues under the sea! During workdays, there is already an overload of news, analysis, reports, emails that I just want to pretty much do nothing in my free time. Once in a while a book comes along which in...
Thank you so much dear friend S F for your kind compliments…
By: Subexplorer : August 27th, 2022-15:49
… on my BP shot. I can well understand you. It happens to me too. So many papers to read at office makes for strong reductions i. Our free time. I try to devote some little time at night in bed before falling asleep and during weekends … if my grandchildr...
🤯
By: TeutonicCarFan : August 27th, 2022-19:09
Many thanks Abel
By: Timeout : August 27th, 2022-19:36
I’m a sucker for a beautiful movement!! ...
Love a nice watch book
By: TeutonicCarFan : August 27th, 2022-19:11
My small collection. Need to add secrets of vacheron constantin and the montblanc writing time ...
So MUCH Pun........ x)
By: InHavenPro : August 27th, 2022-19:26
Herein lies my favorite time-telling device, alongside my favorite time-related book - of all time!! (or should I say eternity x)........ ...
A good book and a nice watch…
By: R. Goodfellow : August 27th, 2022-22:28
There’s no better way to enjoy the weekend. My day began with a pot of coffee, some quiet reading, and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time—the horological equivalent of a Catch-22 with its quartz-like deadbeat seconds hand. And, just for WristSc...
Abel, thank you for the warm welcome!
By: R. Goodfellow : August 28th, 2022-00:55
The Geophysic Universal Time was actually inspired by the WPS community. It was on my "watch" list for many years, but it was the beautiful pictures shared here that helped seal the deal. -R
My big pleasure Goodfellow!! Nice to know your Geophysic…
By: Subexplorer : August 28th, 2022-03:17
… purchase was inspired by WPS. I guess many of the watches in our collections were inspired by pictures and comments shared by our friends here. I wish you’ll enjoy this place so much! Best cordial regards Abel
Longitude from 2 different eras … the book and the watch !
By: Wachnut : August 28th, 2022-06:40
Wonderful theme this weekend ! It’s finally inspired me to make my first post after a long period of being a silent observer ; A fascinating book on John Harrison and the invention of the first Marine Chronometer… just make sure to read it with a Longines...
Thank you dear Abel for the kind words !
By: Wachnut : August 28th, 2022-15:31
The book is well worth a read when you have the time , highly recommended ! And I look forward to participating mire going forward : )
My personal favourite…
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 28th, 2022-08:59
Hello dear Abel and friends, One of my personal favourite reference books is this one… Cuchillos Plegables Navajas, the author is an eminent collector and a gentleman ! Enjoy ! ...
do you collect blades Cap?
By: Cookies : August 28th, 2022-14:34
I knew someone who collected old Kris knives from the war, and Japanese fans that were blades. (he has since passed away many years ago, but the collection remains)
Not especially ..,
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 29th, 2022-11:03
I have a few but it’s an interesting subject from a historical perspective.
I didn’t want to keep them
By: Cookies : August 29th, 2022-11:06
Scared because I am certain some were actually used in combat during the war.
My two favorite pastimes…
By: KMII : August 28th, 2022-12:07
Unfortunately we are in the process of moving so only some archive shots… ...
By: Timeout : August 28th, 2022-17:06
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Many thanks Abel
By: Timeout : August 28th, 2022-18:38
I love the Havana dial with the rose gold case - even though with the gold movement it’s close to rose gold overload 😂