Or the evidence by class, elegance and Rolex can co exist... Bravo. [nt]

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Ok, folks - time for another session of Wrist Scan! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-10:47
. . . no theme this week, just share what you're currently wearing. And thanks in advance . . . . . . for participating. ;-) Art ...  

It's a '44 ref 2242 with an uncommon . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-11:58
. . . 18 jewel 30T2SC movement. The standard version - which accounted for 99% of production - has 16 jewels. Omega offered to upgrade the movement to 18 jewels; two customers - the Brazilian agent and the RCAF - took them up on it. The additional jewels ...  

Great watch dear Art! The 30T2 is a real workhorse from Omega! Tough and reliable and most precise...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 28th, 2018-12:45
... it equipped many popular references. Love the military dial design! Will return later with some shots to play!! Cheers! Abel

I'm lost, Walter; the 30T2SCrg had 16 jewels . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:22
. . . and interestingly enough,30T2rg (subsidiary seconds) movements . . . . . . had 17, but don't recall jewel counts over 18 in any 30 movement. I'll have to check my sources. Intrigued, Art ...  

my current wearing...

 
 By: Tyo : June 28th, 2018-11:06
I like it ...  

"Mikey . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-13:46
. . . likes it!"

Lol [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:11

Just arrived from the Austrian Alps with a short

 
 By: timerider : June 28th, 2018-11:24
layover in Pennsylvania. The Felix is a beautiful Chronograph and the strap is the most comfortable leather I have ever worn. More pictures on this one coming soon. Best, Tim ...  

I'm assuming the pusher at 10 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-14:05
. . . starts, and the one at 2 re-sets. Interesting variation on the bullhead theme, Tim . . . don't think I've ever come across it before. Art

Hi Art. Yes and yes. There is quite a good

 
 By: timerider : June 28th, 2018-14:26
And unexpected, as in surprised, article on an β€œH” website about the Felix by Habring2. This is my fourth Habring2 so you might say I am hooked and delighted!😎

Fantastic piece, Tim!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:37
Never seen that type of date hand on a Habring before - good choice

care for a spin?

 
 By: Joepny : June 28th, 2018-11:25
...  

Perpetual calendar . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-14:36
. . . motion?

nice calculation [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:14

One of the coolest shots of a Ferris wheel :)

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:39
Maybe they should always have a watch on them

thanks K!

 
 By: Joepny : June 30th, 2018-10:03
Was at a cool place to be in Montreal

5726/1A

 
 By: BMR : June 28th, 2018-11:39
I just love this one! ...  

First Joe's perpetual, now . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-14:41
. . . your annual! I really should take one of my G O perpetuals out of the safe deposit box and take it out for a spin . . . it's been quite awhile since their last outing. Art

Radiologists friend...

 
 By: Figij005 : June 28th, 2018-11:56
...  

An honor to receive your inaugural post on Wrist Scan! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-14:59
. . . and thanks very much for sharing. Cordially, Art

Nice one!

 
 By: cazalea : June 30th, 2018-21:12
And I think think this is the radiologist/MRI patient’s β€œNO METAL” watch ...  

Thank you, Tim. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2018-23:28

Very cool! [nt]

 
 By: BMR : June 28th, 2018-13:01

Thanks, Brett. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2018-23:28

Great piece of history …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 28th, 2018-14:09
Superb.

Merci, Cpt. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2018-23:27

Thanks for reminding me . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:28
. . . that I need to find a Geiger counter!

khaki, black and orange

 
 By: NT931 : June 29th, 2018-05:26
What a great combo!!

Thanks, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2018-08:01

Merci, Matt. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2018-08:02

:)) [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 2nd, 2018-05:37

Great shots, Nico!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:40
Such an appealing piece

Merci, K. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 30th, 2018-07:47

ouch awesomee [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:14

Merci, G.M! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 1st, 2018-04:16

Robert Plant …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 28th, 2018-14:08
legend … ...  

Saw him perform once, with Jimmy, no less . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:02
. . . on their '95(?) tour with an Egyptian backing orchestra. Not many regrets in my life; missing out on Zeppelin live is one of them. Art

Missing Zeppelin live ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 29th, 2018-03:00
Your in good company. I did get to meet Robert a few years back, it was fun and very interesting, but that story is for another time and place.

I must try harder....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 29th, 2018-07:11
But today.... ...  

6610??? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2018-08:02

Yes...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 29th, 2018-10:46
Hope you like it. Its like an old friend to me !

Thank you Walter ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 1st, 2018-14:40

What a sharp combination!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:42
Great shot, too

Thanks ..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 30th, 2018-09:17
Very kind of you

I seem to wear it more than any other watch I own.

 
 By: Wojo : June 28th, 2018-14:56
Somehow it feels right when I put it on ...  

'90s vintage? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:07
. . . had the '09 50th anniversary model for awhile, let it go, and now musing the compact version with a similar dial design. El Primeros are fab, no doubt about it . . .

Great eye!

 
 By: Wojo : June 28th, 2018-15:15
1991 DeLuca

Nilo had one (or two) a while ago . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:17
. . . but I think he's let them go.

Today in a miracle city ... with a little miracle on the wrist...

 
 By: moc : June 28th, 2018-15:04
Have a great weekend folks! Mo ...  

Good to see you, Mo! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:09
. . . and yes, that DB fits you to a 't' . . .

Thank you Art....

 
 By: moc : June 29th, 2018-02:33
A pleasure to hear from you.. Mo

What a splendid shot!

 
 By: timerider : June 28th, 2018-15:29
Please be careful not to get it wet, or drop it in the lagoon πŸ˜‰. Best, Tim

Great pic , think we have a winner here πŸ€—

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 28th, 2018-23:22
Gorgeous DB πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ˜˜

A miracle indeed!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:44
Superb shot and the watch...

gorgeous [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:15

Two colors ...

 
 By: alain2701 : June 28th, 2018-21:37
...  

+1 [nt]

 
 By: moc : June 29th, 2018-02:36

+11 [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:15

Enjoying a pair of unusual hands

 
 By: NT931 : June 28th, 2018-22:14
38mm of vintage fun! ...  

vintage vintage vintage

 
 By: Ryan5446 : June 29th, 2018-00:34
1973 Rolex 1665 Seadweller with a twist ...  

No stranger to spinning the wheel......

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : June 29th, 2018-00:51
No harm in a little risk-taking....... ...  

Always bet on blue! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 29th, 2018-11:13

Another Funky 70s Omega! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 29th, 2018-11:16
Such a cool design! Best Blomman ...  

Thanks Mr Blue!

 
 By: nomadgiles : June 30th, 2018-00:12
Cheers, Giles.

It is my friend!

 
 By: nomadgiles : July 1st, 2018-03:55
Thanks. Giles.

Not an Icon

 
 By: Uncle Chico : June 29th, 2018-01:54
But it would like to join the others. ...  

May not be iconic...

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:48
But I find it an excellent watch. Hopefully it will earn its rightful place in the eyes of watch aficionados someday

Duomètre à chronographe today

 
 By: tombub : June 29th, 2018-02:17
Hi at all, tombub. ...  

What a shot!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:49
Superb watch of course

Enicar Sherpa ultradive White dial for me

 
 By: MattS : June 29th, 2018-05:40
HAGWE! Matt Aka Mattsworldwatch ...  

thanks for your kind words

 
 By: MattS : July 2nd, 2018-02:24
glad you enjoy. Matt

Currently wearing this...

 
 By: JFT : June 29th, 2018-05:41
For accessory purpose only... Cz the timing off by hours a day on this one... I wonder if anyone could recommend me to a good watchmaker in Jakarta... Nevertheless... From 30es until now.... This lil guy is a badass! HAGWE! Best JFT ...  

Yep! πŸ˜„

 
 By: JFT : June 30th, 2018-00:36
Thanks man! πŸ˜„

Possibly true story, originally told . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-16:35
. . . by my watchmaker. One of his customers had a watch that he took with him when he lived in the tropics. Can't remember where, but I think it was Indonesia. The watch started running erratically. He took it to a local watchmaker, who asked him to leav... 

Oh wow...

 
 By: JFT : June 30th, 2018-00:34
Bamboo hairspring? That guy must be genius! God I'm dying right now... Lol! So... Well I guess I couldn't find anyone nearby that could be trusted then? πŸ˜‚ Well lucky mine is still original, but I have no experience with overcoiled hairspring so I'm unable... 

Something relaxed

 
 By: jml_watches : June 29th, 2018-05:58
Hi Will be wearing this Though without the jumper in a bit as off to wander round a golf course Cheers JML Ps while I might have the club's & be (mis) hitting the ball I certainly wouldn't call it playing golf ...  

LOL. Good one! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2018-08:08

Penguins!! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-12:17
. . . please tell me this is the Antarctic LE Swatch . . .

Did someone mention Penguin ?

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 29th, 2018-15:21
...  

Burgess Meredith!! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-15:30
. . . one of the all-time great British character actors, along with Claude Rains and Wilfred Hyde-White . . .

How could I forget . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-15:39
. . . to add Ronald Squire . . . . . . to my list? He's to British character actors what Eugene Pallette . . . . . . was to American. ;-) ...  

penguins are cool

 
 By: jml_watches : June 29th, 2018-16:43
Couldn't say what version it is as got it as a present last year. Some people know me far too well! Perfect watch for golf. Cheers JML

Morning golf?

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:51
Or evening? Cool shot either way

OK, let me see.. What to chip in to play this week ! :))

 
 By: hs111 : June 29th, 2018-07:27
The 16750 & summer colors and leisure time.. Always great with flowers A bit of pop by Keith Haring.. All my Best & HAGWE to all ! hs ...  

Thx my friend, for your always so kind looking & Yes, was a lucky find some 2,5 yrs ago.. I’m really happy with it..

 
 By: hs111 : June 29th, 2018-09:05
.. I really like the WG circled indices & the quick date setting. Thx again & HAGWE ! hs.

Superb!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:52
Looks like you’re enjoying your summer, HS111! Great trio of shots

Ah, the eternal dilemma . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 30th, 2018-21:28
. . . Pepsi . . . . . . or root beer? These two 1675s belong to my pal Bobby, who also has, among other prize possessions, Jacques Cousteau's Doxa. Art ...  

My first post

 
 By: Asrar Merchant : June 29th, 2018-10:08
I am new to the forum and this is my first post .. was looking for a wrist shot thread and found this .. Hi guys. Hoping to have a good time here. This is my new and first JLC. ...  

Welcome!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 29th, 2018-11:17
Great entry! Best Blomman

Thanks

 
 By: Asrar Merchant : July 4th, 2018-07:34
Thank you for your kind comments.

Glad to see you posting here! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-15:47
. . . I've many fond memories of Bahrain, where I spent almost a whole year in the mid-'80s. Cordially, Art

Hello

 
 By: Asrar Merchant : July 4th, 2018-07:35
Hello Art, Thanks for your kind comments. Wish to see you here once again. Take care and see you around.

These are great!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:53
Welcome to Puristspro! Looking forward to many more posts and pictures from you

Some try to match watch by their clothing....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 29th, 2018-11:23
I match clothing after watch...! Best Blomman ...  

It's going to be a yachting weekend....but...

 
 By: Epilogue : June 29th, 2018-11:27
...which one...hmmm ...  

Umm . . . the one . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-14:47
. . . with a strap, most likely. ;-)

Hello dear Art!! Tomorrow Saturday I’ll be wearing...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 29th, 2018-12:35
same watch I have been wearing all this week: my Black Bay Black on a canvas Nato. It brought good luck on past Tuesday to our soccer team so I don’t dare to change it for tomorrow game against France! I wish a lot of luck to my French friends but I hope ...  

Thank you Tyo! Soccer is just a sport. IΒ΄m not very fond of it but like so much to view the World Cup every 4 years when our team plays...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 29th, 2018-13:34
... and of course I like them to win and feel very dissapointed with the poor perfomance they have shown in later Cups and in the present one. And I can well understand that every person will wish his own Country will win. LetΒ΄s see tomorrow and as we say... 

Absolutely understand you Tyo as we share similar taste on soccer. Our team showed just a bit of what they could play in the last game against Nigeria, but their performance...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 29th, 2018-13:54
... was so poor in the two previous games! LetΒ΄s see tomorrow!! Lady Luck will decide whom she favours! All the best, Abel.

Thank you Tyo!! France did a great ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 30th, 2018-19:29
... work in the field! Congrats!! Cheers!! Abel

Now that you mention it, Abel . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-12:53
. . . this . . . . . . is my lucky watch. Every time I wear it at our pool tournament, I do better than usual. Last week, I took nine games of 8-ball in a row. Would've had ten if I hadn't given Curtis the option of banking the 8. I ended up sinking the 8...  

ThatΒ΄s a beautiful Omega dear Art, and if it has that magical power of good luck you should wear it every time you engage a pool game! No doubt!!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 29th, 2018-13:37
... Ok considering our dear friend Damjan... if my Country doesnΒ΄t win, letΒ΄s wish Croatia does! Lol! Hagwe dear Art!

Gracias Nicolas! Glad you like this combo!! The match?? ... France did a great...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 30th, 2018-19:27
... play my friend!! Congrats and good luck for the rest of the WC to France team!! I hope we’ll have a better team in 2022!! Hagwe!! Abel

These are some fantastic shots, Abel!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:56
And the strap combination is so spot on - Tudor should be offering this

A watch thats on my wrist the last few days

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 29th, 2018-13:44
...  

Cool! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 30th, 2018-03:35

Great choice!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:57
Seems like the sun is fully in agreement with your watch, too Have a great weekend!

Enjoying this Finn/Swiss today

 
 By: Tim Jackson : June 29th, 2018-16:10
Torsti Laine's 1817 model HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim ...  

Not seen before, Tim . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-16:27
. . . details, please. Thanks, Art

Another Finnish watchmaker, Torsti Laine who is based in Le Locle.

 
 By: Tim Jackson : June 30th, 2018-11:59
I came across his work a couple of years ago when he showcased his first watch a chronograph based on a heavily hand finished with several new parts to his design, vintage Valjoux 22 column wheel chrono. I took the plunge last year and ordered his first s...  

Thanks Nico! [nt]

 
 By: Tim Jackson : June 30th, 2018-12:00

What a superb piece, Tim!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:58
Looking forward to seeing more of it

Thank you!

 
 By: Tim Jackson : June 30th, 2018-12:04
Here you go... Cheers, Tim ...  

Some from the past few days and today

 
 By: Horolygrail : June 29th, 2018-18:32
...  

Vacation? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-18:52
. . . cool surroundings, for sure! Best, Art

Wearing this....

 
 By: S F : June 29th, 2018-20:02
Now. Have a great weekend. ...  

Nice πŸ‘ [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 30th, 2018-09:18

1953 Omega Pilot airborne again

 
 By: chippyfly : June 30th, 2018-01:57
Thank you Art for your PM and I repost here. I remembered to take some wrist shot pictures on Thursday in the UK's glorious evening sun on the way "home" from our monthly formation practice near Stratford-upon-Avon. The cockpit is so small at shoulder hei...  

Excellent! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 30th, 2018-03:33

These are more than just great!

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:59
And love your wings, truly cool!

Great photos Clive …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 1st, 2018-01:02
I have been to the area, as one of those pesky glider pilots !

Gliders!!

 
 By: chippyfly : July 2nd, 2018-00:36
Shenigton on my route Thursday had been Notamed as 38 gliders departing in the general and now underway National gliding competitions! Clive

Sounds to frantic for me …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 2nd, 2018-01:24
More importantly some excellent pubs in the area for post flight debrief.

Here we go...

 
 By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:33
Let’s call it getting ready for some holidays ...  

Thanks, K! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 30th, 2018-21:23
. . . and remind me to bring this one to our next gathering. At certain angles in bright daylight, the copper background of the Arabics glistens in a way I haven't been able to capture in an image. Art

An old Grand Seiko

 
 By: cazalea : June 30th, 2018-22:36
Maybe not what you expected? This is extraordinarily hard to photograph! Cazalea ...  

Just saw a couple of Grand Seikos today hanging out with Chase . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 30th, 2018-22:46
. . . and his pals in Pasadena. One, an SBGR095, was exceptionally compelling. I didn't take photos, but pretty sure you know which GS I'm referring to. If I were adding anything to my collection other than vintage Omegas, that would be near the top of my... 

If there’s one Grand Seiko I associate with you more than any other...

 
 By: KMII : July 1st, 2018-00:52
It is this one Your posts on it are somehow indelibly etched into my memory

FF on a sunny Sunday

 
 By: brauner : July 1st, 2018-01:14
...  

Nice shot! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 1st, 2018-03:45

Your rocking that look [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 1st, 2018-09:14

Last minute Sunday by the coast:

 
 By: nomadgiles : July 1st, 2018-02:35
...  

Lovely. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 1st, 2018-03:46

Thanks Nico!

 
 By: nomadgiles : July 1st, 2018-13:57
Was captured whilst little miss Nomad was rock pool exploring.

Great look ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 1st, 2018-09:14

Thanks Captain! [nt]

 
 By: nomadgiles : July 1st, 2018-13:56

Good you made it later than not at all, because . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 1st, 2018-10:41
. . . our novice WotW judge wasn't up to speed on the concept, so he's got to reassess. You're back in the hunt, Giles! ;-)

Thanks Art - there where some excellent watches & shots this week for sure!

 
 By: nomadgiles : July 1st, 2018-13:55
I did put up an Omega on Friday too - rarely worn these days but it matched my shirt so had a day out ;-). All the best, Giles.

this one

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : July 1st, 2018-04:14
...  

Too cool! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 1st, 2018-04:16

Excellent ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 1st, 2018-09:14