WristScan

One decision in so far . . .

 

. . . for Watch of the Week.

"Hi Artie,

Judging the watch of the week is a tough job.

A lot of excellent competitors have played, as always.

Even if a judge does never break the secret of the delibéré, here are some explanations which led me to take my decision:

1/ I didn't want to nominate an usual winner, even if they all have excellent arguments.

2/ A watch of the week has to be really exceptional.

3/ The shot has to be well taken.

4/ The spirit of the photo and of the watch.

I had to choose between 4 watches, here.

- ED's shot of the PPRO Watch.

What can I say that you don't already know?  This is a community watch, with strong values.  The shot was brilliantly taken, too.

Bimbeano's Longines LLD . . .

. . . a greedy shot of another community watch (how many are we to own this watch?), and so much tenderness in these pictures.

Baron's evilesque submission.  His 16 660 is just awesome . . .

. . . with such a superb patina.  This watch is a best of both modern and vintage worlds, which exactly conform to the content of our Home.  Moreover, a superb photo.

BUT the winner, for me, is Vinontre.  The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms US NAVY . . . 

. . . is a LEGEND, really exceptional, and the shot is superbly taken, with a great background.

Bravo, a double bravo, Vinontre, on the watch and the picture!

Best,

Vlad"

Thank you, Nicolas.  It was a close call for me in this category, with Graham's incredibly rare and desirable Omega Seamaster DeVille . . .

. . . vying for my affections, with Darren's scrumptious Eberhard . . .

. . . right behind. 

Wrist Scan and Static Photo decisions will be posted tomorrow, as they haven't been received yet, and I'm taking off for the rest of the day shortly.