Ajas
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My choices for this weekend are :
Jun 11, 2023,12:36 PM
Favourite weekend combo Datejust and beer 🍺
On Sundays evenings I dream watching the stars about mission to the moon with this nice Tintin.
Maybe one day , who knows. Until then I enjoy watching sky with Speedmaster strap to my wrist.
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WristScan - Dials - Live !
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2023-14:22
Hello dear friends ! We are now live for WristScan and our theme this weekend is all about our “Favourite Dials” . The watch dial is an integral and powerful design element, which can make or break a watch design. Some of the most iconic watches also have...
Thank you for your kind message …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2023-16:18
I completely agree with you, the dial gives character to the watch. Looking forward to seeing your choices dear friend.
Not the best quality photos...
By: HighEndOne : June 9th, 2023-15:05
I like how the white hands on both of these pick up the white on the dials. Also the strap on the Omega and the bracelet on the JLC extend the blue theme of the dials. ...
Love the Omega!
By: enjoythemusic : June 9th, 2023-19:54
Dad's on bracelet, also have strap. ...
My choices for this weekend are :
By: Ajas : June 11th, 2023-12:36
Favourite weekend combo Datejust and beer 🍺 On Sundays evenings I dream watching the stars about mission to the moon with this nice Tintin. Maybe one day , who knows. Until then I enjoy watching sky with Speedmaster strap to my wrist. ...
Three strong choices …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2023-16:24
I always love the signature Bucherer “blue” dials and this one is particularly beautiful. Your Montblanc dial is spectacular !
🙏🏼🙏🏼
By: aWtchslvr : June 9th, 2023-19:37
👍
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-17:10
The dial is my entry
By: Weems@8 : June 9th, 2023-18:00
But hands can be art. Hands are a very important aspect for me when chose a watch. No secret, i like Breguet hands the most. Second, IWC Big Pilot hands. A warm up. Here is a dial i can appreciate very much. Not elegant, but functional. Clear looks, cool ...
Absolutely right ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2023-18:30
Hands are most important and the dial behind is equally important. Beautiful dial on your FC 👍
Dial artistry …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2023-18:32
and the play of light … ...
I absolutely love this Connie
By: NT931 : June 10th, 2023-13:04
I must have said this before but that combo of crosshairs, honeycomb dial and arrowhead markers is KILLER!!
Classic beauty
By: timerider : June 10th, 2023-19:20
with a great story! Really the essence of watch collecting to me. Thanks Art. Timerider
A few entries from Denmark
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : June 9th, 2023-19:50
Generally I prefer simple watches or watchdials Like these ...
Superb Omega Dynamic …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-17:19
Hello Hans, your Omega Dynamic has a beautiful blue dial. Modern vintage looks, almost futuristic. Your Ranchero has a nice patina. Best regards Captain
Here's my wife and my choice.
By: enjoythemusic : June 9th, 2023-19:51
Wife is the Laine she custom spec'ed... hand created via traditional Rose engine / three Guilloche pattern. Mine a traditional dial too, yet of a different style... with a reserved artistic hint of modern flair. jmho ...
Your wife has excellent taste …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-17:23
The Laine dial has a stunning dial and I love the rich colour that she chose. As for your Moser, you know how much I like these watches.
Moser …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-17:25
They make superb dials and yours looks very good. Nice wrist shot !
Thanks for hosting again Captain.
By: Timeout : June 9th, 2023-23:09
I’ve included some of my favorites below - in no particular order. The DB25 Starry Varius is a real treat for the eyes with a real 3D element to the overall package. And you couldn’t have this theme without a Voutilainen! As well as a couple of jumping ho...
Many thanks Captain.
By: Timeout : June 10th, 2023-18:25
Call me superficial - but I’m a dial man! I’ve agonized over some decisions - particularly when I’m drawn to a dial that out “art above clarity”. Case in point is my Richard Lange Jumping Seconds. While bemoaning the fact that the the black polished hands...
My dials
By: brauner : June 10th, 2023-05:56
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The Zenith Rolling Stone …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-17:31
Cool watch ! I think your RM is such a powerful looking watch with the minimalist dial.
Aventurine and perpetual
By: Chaiwat : June 10th, 2023-11:17
My most favorite dial is Perpetual Calendar. This Code 11:59 have classic dial of AP combine with aventurine, and White Gold. Great cooking ...
The aventurine dial …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-22:11
It’s certainly a special dial and looks great.
One of my favorite dials.
By: Seiji Lepine : June 10th, 2023-12:15
This dial is simple and while not an immediately eye popping attraction. It is quite elegant in my opinion. To the unfamiliar eye, it is quite ordinary and has sat in a corner of a French countryside curio shop for as long as time may have existed. We can...
Incredible journey …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-22:17
This is clearly a very special timepiece and also important for Longines history. Thank you for sharing this with us Seiji
Longines was great in the early days and again until Walter retired.
By: Seiji Lepine : June 11th, 2023-15:21
It's quite kind of you! And the Longines team at that time was indeed very sincere and passionate about the brand and it's history! The staff used to write regularly to it's collector community. A very one on one personal experience where they often "borr...
Was this what you saw?
By: Seiji Lepine : June 11th, 2023-22:20
Were you referring to me? I was at a Golf course with a few OF members not long ago in LA county. 4 - 6 years ago maybe? Modest Proposal I think was there. I had a black small pelican suit case. ...
Amazing 😀
By: Seiji Lepine : June 11th, 2023-23:34
Wonderful! But you have me at a disadvantage, there was about 8 people there in that clubhouse conference room. Well hope to see you again 👍 Did you recognize me by the watches? Not many "oversized" watch owners out there.
You knew this was coming 😀
By: KURT_DAVID : June 10th, 2023-13:00
It’s a shot I’ve used here before (hope that’s ok) but it shows off the beauty of this dial. 🍻 ...
Dials, modern and vintage, are so crucial
By: NT931 : June 10th, 2023-13:01
A recent acquisition from Tokyo, with an intricate spiral design. Grand Seiko does amazing dials And for vintage, I love Two-tone or Bullseye dials. Very retro and especially charming with subdials ...
Hello NT931! This dial from GS is a true Masterpiece.
By: Subexplorer : June 11th, 2023-14:27
GS dials are always superb and some of them really awesome like in this particular model. I also love the bullseye dials and these you share from Cyma, Omega and Tavanes are so charming examples of the type. Thank you for sharing them here! Have a nice Su...
By: Seiji Lepine : June 10th, 2023-20:12
Nice Omega
Hello dear Captain! Thank you so much for hosting this weekend.
By: Subexplorer : June 10th, 2023-14:18
Here my entry answering your interesting theme for this event. As said before dials are a most important feature of our beloved watches. It’s their “face” giving them character and probably the first thing which calls our attention when we view them for f...
Hello Abel.
By: KURT_DAVID : June 10th, 2023-16:14
Your Cali dial Rolex is iconic to me. I once came across an image (which I have lost) of a gold bubble back on a sand nato and I was gobsmacked, such a juxtaposition that worked so well. Thank you for sharing this watch, it has made my day. All the best, ...
Every day’s a school day!
By: KURT_DAVID : June 11th, 2023-06:08
😀🙏🏼 It’s always good to learn about these things, love it. Thank you Abel that’s great dial information I did not already know. Cheers 🍻
Explorer 😀
By: Seiji Lepine : June 11th, 2023-15:27
I really like your Explorer and VC 🎉
The U-Boot watch dial.
By: Seiji Lepine : June 10th, 2023-14:42
The A.Lange Sohne dial on this watch is still after many decades I have owned this watch, the most stunning dial I own. As you are already aware, this dial had a very austere look and purpose. It was a U-boot watch dial used for dead reconning navigation....
Marc A Mitscher's Annapolis Weems (attributed)
By: Seiji Lepine : June 10th, 2023-19:55
This watch dial to me is extraordinary. It may not look like much, but if you consider what it is and what this watch is, then it's a bit of history. What you see is a smaller size 33mm Longines Weems with a turning bezel. This is the second type of Secon...
What an incredible watch …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 11th, 2023-11:53
and your research has been exceptionally thorough. I really enjoyed reading tlyour post on this subject. Thank you ! Best regards Captain
A backyard wrist shot
By: timerider : June 10th, 2023-20:59
I hope you like. The photography this weekend is particularly fine. I just wanted you to enjoy this new addition to the Type XX line, 42.5mm and a joy to wear. Best to all, Timerider ...
The Eagle has landed …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 10th, 2023-22:10
A worthy tribute immortalised on the Speedmaster dial… ...
Hello Captain!! This dial really deserves to be included…
By: Subexplorer : June 10th, 2023-23:56
… in this event. Special or Limited editions of Speedmasters got some very special dials around the Space Race saga of the 1960’s/70’s. This you show here is one of my favorites together with these: And of course this… ...
Elegant Reverso …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 11th, 2023-11:40
The design detail in this dial is irresistible. I completely understand why you love this watch so much.
Thank you
By: Seiji Lepine : June 12th, 2023-16:04
I enjoy reading about the watches I find. Most of the time the history and background of the time period is more interesting that the mechanical features of the watches, but it keeps my mind occupied.
Hello dear Captain! Thank you so much for hosting this weekend.
By: Subexplorer : June 10th, 2023-23:40
Here my entry answering your interesting theme for this event. As said before dials are a most important feature of our beloved watches. It’s their “face” giving them character and probably the first thing which calls our attention when we view them for f...
Great choices Ablel.
By: Timeout : June 11th, 2023-00:33
Andy you known that the CDV is a winner in my books!
Thanks a lot for your kind comments Timeout!
By: Subexplorer : June 11th, 2023-00:43
Glad you like the CdV so much. Regret that it is not essy to capture the true beauty of this dial in my shot. A lovely watch indeed. Hagwe! Abel
Beauty in the simple and the complex
By: NT931 : June 11th, 2023-02:48
What a range of dials! I’m drawn to the simple ones though - the lovely patina of the 1016, and the textures of the GS Snowflake. Both illustrate the value of simplicity and balance
Both modern and vintage …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 11th, 2023-11:34
Good call Abel. I personally really enjoy looking at a vintage dial and considering the places and people that have looked at it over the years. Your vintage GP ihas a beautiful patina.
Wow , Capn you’ve unleashed something through this Wristscan !
By: Wachnut : June 11th, 2023-06:48
With the number of outstanding dials to be seen this weekend ! 🙂. From my decidedly more humble collection , I find certain dials of note either because they focus on showing a particular feature in a more interesting or unusual manner , be it just a way ...
Wow Watchnut ! …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 11th, 2023-08:29
Fantastic selection of watches you are sharing with us this weekend, I like all of them. Your Martin Braun has the very special Moonphase and your vintage Omega looks beautiful.
Thanks Capn ! 🙂
By: Wachnut : June 11th, 2023-15:52
The Martin Braun is almost 13 years old now and unfortunately the meteorite dial suffered some water / humidity damage aalong the way , but as you said the special feature is the moonphase which fortunately remained unaffected. I never got it repaired as ...
Thanks dear Abel !
By: Wachnut : June 11th, 2023-15:46
Thanks for the comments ; yes I am a bit of a sucker for dials which talk about time a bit differently , even if they have the same underlying movement. It’s a reminder of what makes this hobby do rewarding 😊
Thanks 🙏
By: Wachnut : June 11th, 2023-15:43
Thank you so much for the kind words ! Yes , those are two of my favourites also 🙂. The Carlo Ferrara was unique as all its dials had this special way of indicating the hours and minutes separately ( kind of like a Regulator though not quite ! )
Hello Brauner , here you go
By: Wachnut : June 12th, 2023-15:12
This one gives a better sense of the dial depth And here are a couple of pics movement side - it’s a manual wind Unitas 6498 And congratulations on winning this weeks Wristscan ! , a wonderful DeBethune ( the brand is a grail of mine - hopefully some day ...
Blue
By: jml_watches : June 11th, 2023-08:41
Hi All Always been struck, by the blue dial of my Poljot alarm Cheers JML ...
I was planning on posting a decision today . . .
By: Dr No : June 11th, 2023-22:10
. . . but given all the exceptional candidates, Watch of the Week judgement will be posted tomorrow. To make a long story short: I have to drive two hours to a Honda dealer to deliver a check. The check was handed over Wednesday night, but when the salesm...