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Peek-a-Boo …
Jul 29, 2010,15:30 PM
Some of you may have noticed this watch travelling with me in the US recently, but as it is becoming a tradition to introduce new watches on the Friday WristScan thread, I give you my ‘new’ F.P.Journe Octa Rèserve de Marche in Pt with YG dial ...
Andrew
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Freaky enough?
By: Geo : July 30th, 2010-01:22
Nicolas, you should wear that watch more often, it's so cool. GEO...
Beautiful pictures...
By: MattS : July 30th, 2010-01:39
Great light and exposure. Nice AP as well! congrats. Matt
Thanks Matt
By: Geo : July 30th, 2010-06:06
Low light is always a challenge, but when it works, it pays. GEO
Freaky or not ...
By: AndrewD : July 30th, 2010-03:48
... but two of my favourites, Geo. Great to see them again. Andrew
Enjoy the rest of your stay
By: Geo : July 30th, 2010-06:08
in the US Andrew. Great time of the year for traveling, love your Journe. GEO
Unfortunately I am back home ...
By: AndrewD : July 30th, 2010-17:36
... with only happy memories (and a couple of watches) to remind me. Always great to be with fellow PuristS, and I was lucky enough to catch up with some in New Orleans and LA. Hope to meet you at IGOTT2 next May. Regards Andrew
I wear it quite often, though...
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-07:08
It was on my wrist this whole week... The only problem is that when you go to a dinner with it, everybody is touching it, and rotate the bezel, so, at the end, you don't know what time it is, anymore... Super duo of Freaaaky watches, by the way! Best, Nic...
I have not....
By: MiniCooper : July 30th, 2010-00:03
seen this one on your wrist before my friend.... Do you wear it often? HAGWE Cheers
Hey Pink
By: respo : July 30th, 2010-05:40
Oh I have posted this one many times before, but probably most in the Wrist Scan or UN forum. The Freaks are lurking about. respo
Not enough
By: respo : July 30th, 2010-13:03
Not what it deserves. Best, respo
Respo, now …
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-06:33
I had that song in my head all day! It freaks me out! HAGWE Blomman
Thanks, Howard.
By: respo : July 30th, 2010-13:04
Feel free to say what you are thinkning. I am happy to listen to you. I have had a disappointment in my latest search, but not giving up yet. HAGWE respo
Back from a long trip
By: nilomis : July 29th, 2010-13:46
One full week traveling with a single watch is another form of torture. Back home, swapped several watches until I landed on this one: It's good to be back to my stone garden: My warm thanks to "you know who" for the strap hint. It's a very nice strap. Ch...
Great photos of the Legend
By: respo : July 29th, 2010-14:24
I really like this Legend a lot, especially without the date, like yours. Great photos -- very tempting... respo
Try it
By: nilomis : July 29th, 2010-14:29
It's addictive. Cheers, Nilo
Great pics Nilo ....
By: bimbeano : August 1st, 2010-04:52
i've been wearing my LLD on a NATO this holiday .. Filip
Freaks are very, very nice but my choice is classic...
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 29th, 2010-15:07
... and what a classic design to enjoy all weekend. Day ... AND night ! Especially at night ... A very good start into the weekend to all here ! Regards Moritz This message has been edited by COUNT DE MONET on 2010-07-29 15:18:58 This message has been edi...
Lovely guilloche...
By: pplater : July 29th, 2010-22:53
... indeed, lovely all round. Cheers, pplater.
Very elegant....
By: MiniCooper : July 30th, 2010-00:02
What are your impressions of the honey gold compared to rose & yellow gold? Thanks Cheers
FREAKY 1815 -- A TRUE SHADE SHIFTER !
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 30th, 2010-06:07
It offers actually ALL shades, depending on the ligt: outdoors a very light RG, more like light champagne. Indoors a clear YG. BUT the FREAKY ( here it fits to the theme ) thing is that it always tries to escape to WG, just for a glance, a milli second. H...
Thank you....
By: MiniCooper : July 30th, 2010-10:39
I appreciate your review... I am not more intrigued to see it in metal HAGWE Cheers
Right your are Count!...
By: =RWK= : July 30th, 2010-00:27
A most beautiful piece. I haapen to have one too... HAGWE! -- Richard....
ELEGANCE in PERFECTION !
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 30th, 2010-06:10
The Lange 1 moonphase makes the Lange 1 just accomplished and adds a huge chunk of elegnce to it . A great piece ! Regards Moritz
Sober beauty ...
By: AndrewD : July 30th, 2010-17:44
Thanks for sharing this wonderful Lange here, Moritz. Lange nearly always manage to present watches that are very Teutonic in nature but have a wonderful inner life and warmth. This used to be more apparent, to me at least, in their movements, but I see i...
Avec plaisir !
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 31st, 2010-06:37
It has also quite a Vacheron Constantin look, to me ... But overall: very authentic appearance as the name 1815 suggest ! Regards Moritz
A Freaky theme ...
By: AndrewD : July 29th, 2010-15:24
Hi Nicolas, I need to spend a bit more time with this watch to make a final decision, but it looks great on your wrist. I went 'freaky' last week with the De Ville Dynamic, and that's as far as my collection goes at the moment. But one never knows ... Her...
Peek-a-Boo …
By: AndrewD : July 29th, 2010-15:30
Some of you may have noticed this watch travelling with me in the US recently, but as it is becoming a tradition to introduce new watches on the Friday WristScan thread, I give you my ‘new’ F.P.Journe Octa Rèserve de Marche in Pt with YG dial ... Andrew...
I knew you would appreciate it ...
By: AndrewD : July 29th, 2010-17:17
Thanks Aaron, I knew you would appreciate the original Octa RDM. In fact after the Tradition and now the Journe, my collection seems to be following in your footsteps. I guess we can't help good taste! So what should I get next? A
Your turn to tell me...
By: aaronm : July 29th, 2010-19:14
I haven't bought anything since my Journe so the time has come for me, but I don't know what to get... A
Wish list:
By: AndrewD : July 29th, 2010-19:27
Well this is what is on my Christmas Wish List: GO Senator Chronometer (not yet settled on metal) ALS Lange 1 Moonphase in RG Vintage Royal Oak ... [ I can hear my wife's voice in the background: "Which Christmas is that, Dear?" ]
Didn't you buy the other half?...
By: pplater : July 29th, 2010-22:51
Very nice, of course. Is that it for the Stateside acquisition plunge, or have you more to tantalise our senses? Cheers, pplater.
You have some nice ...
By: AndrewD : July 30th, 2010-01:57
... Journe's yourself, PP. Pleased you like this one. Andrew
Unfortunatelly.....
By: MiniCooper : July 30th, 2010-10:22
I do not own a Journe.... But I am flirting with the idea.... HAGWE Cheers
Keep flirting ...
By: AndrewD : July 30th, 2010-17:33
It took me a few years to decide to get this one, but it was a fun process. A
Yellow gold dial ...
By: AndrewD : July 30th, 2010-01:39
Thanks Geo, You set somewhat of an aesthetic benchmark around here, so I am pleased you like this choice. Even thought the Journe company (at 10 years) is young in horological terms, I think this Pt/YG combination will become historically significant as t...
What, 500 posts already?
By: RJW : July 29th, 2010-20:08
My, how time flies when you're having fun. An update of a previous photo.This time with my LLD... HAGWE All Richard....
Thanks Andrew
By: RJW : July 30th, 2010-19:36
Its a great community to belong to. After all your recent posts, I hope you get the chance to catch up on some R & R. Regards, Richard.
Wow, Ginger.
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-00:26
Freaaaking picture of a super Freaaakie Duo. Love that funky watches, and I also have a great weakness for this brand. Best! Nicolas
Cooooool...
By: kbc.2222 : July 30th, 2010-05:02
Thanks for sharing this great collection :o) Very nice indeed. Best Chung
No more precise dating available than early 70s
By: Ginger : July 30th, 2010-08:28
Big case (40mm +), but with hidden lugs so wearable for me, fiberglass caseback, original bracelets, lightweight and great for summer. I kept the one on the right and gave the other my fashionista daughter. G
Yes, it does!
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-07:30
What a watch... Wise and crazy at the same time. I love it! Best, Nicolas
Yes!
By: anaesdoc : July 30th, 2010-09:04
This watch does definitely fulfil the freaky requirements! Best regards, anaesdoc
"Freakless"...
By: pplater : July 29th, 2010-22:25
Sans Freak; Freak-deprived; in negative-Freak mode; horologically disadvantaged, Freak-wise... As it is still half-way through the working day here in Dullsville, a more conservative approach is in order. Accordingly, it's the same offering as last week (...
Many a sleepless night, G99...
By: pplater : July 30th, 2010-20:55
... the grass seems somehow greener in the Ulysse Nardin-garden. ~Sigh~ perhaps one day, one very very lucky day, the Freak-gods will smile on this downtrodden loser. Until then, you had best guard yours carefully, and not bring it to any antipodean GTG. ...
thanks on the photo front...
By: G99 : July 31st, 2010-02:42
thanks on the photo front PP, it was the only sunny morning in the last 6 weeks so i jumped in and took it. we dont get many sunny mornings you never know, the right Freak may present itself to you sooner than you think. best Graham...
I´ll join in with my vintage Omega, pplater!
By: anaesdoc : July 30th, 2010-09:13
I confess to be the same sort of boring non-freak. But, who knows: if everyone is freaky some day, only the non-freak will be the real freak, won´t he ? Have an enjoyable WE everyone, freak or non-freak, anaesdoc...
Love that Freak.
By: Davo : July 29th, 2010-22:57
Nice one, Nico. One day, I hope to own one of those. Today, the Arktos GMT......
You really got me on this one.
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-11:49
I was sure it was a kind of private jocke, but you were serious! I envy you, my friend. Greatissime catch. Nicolas
Congrats for...
By: kbc.2222 : July 30th, 2010-05:07
the mint conditions... Great find...Stunning... Best Chung
Why Freak out?...
By: MattS : July 29th, 2010-23:44
Parking fine!... Fuck it, lets enjoy the WE in the country side...HAGWE...Matt...
Just back from ...
By: bimbeano : August 1st, 2010-04:54
... holiday, what do i find in the mail ??? A speeding ticket ... congrats .... ! Filip
Do we really want to come back?...
By: MattS : August 1st, 2010-07:52
Hi Filip, Too bad holidays are over for you!...I leave on Wed...and I need a vacation before going back to the crazy world we live in! By the way great shots from your vacation on the wriscan of this week!!! Matt
vintage chrono
By: Ryan5446 : July 29th, 2010-23:53
just cannot get it off my wrist......
That . . .
By: Dr No : July 30th, 2010-03:22
. . . is a thing of beauty . . .
Tropical Speedmaster for me....
By: DrStrong : July 29th, 2010-23:58
....not my watch, it belongs to a friend Purist... the timepiece is only here for some holidays ;-)...
Sun tan...
By: MattS : July 30th, 2010-01:07
taking the sun in the South of France for the summer...be careful the Brits easily get sun burned!...looking good with the lollypop second hand, looks like the holidays are beneficial! Matt
It's in great shape now...
By: DrStrong : July 30th, 2010-01:29
...I have to take a group picture with my own brown 2998... HAGWE Jeff
Aaaach, you got me, here, Martin.
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-10:49
I was praying to not see a Moonstruck... I saw a Moonwatch. Cool shot and watch, my friend. Best, Nicolas
OK, let’s FREAK out! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-00:04
Limited Edition of Blomman Freak no. 01/01! HAGWE Blomman...
LMAO !!!
By: aboen : July 30th, 2010-00:08
That's great blomman ! I needed a good laugh Drew
Super cool!!!
By: MattS : July 30th, 2010-00:12
a real Friday freak...Matt
Just back from service...
By: aboen : July 30th, 2010-00:15
Gone so long....I gotta give it some love. GS been taking over my world...its time to give it a much need break and go with my favorite Panerai. HAGWE Drew...
Hey Blomman
By: RJW : July 30th, 2010-01:11
What sort of band is that and is it interchangeable? HAGWE, Richard.
The strap is…
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-06:57
Genuine Freak skin! Available in Winter pale and Summer tan! No quick change system. HAGWE Blomman
Haha – Yes, Andrew!
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-07:00
Mine is water resistant to 00 meters, how about yours? HAGWE Blomman
Didn’t you know…
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-07:01
The model is named after me!! Have a great one, buddy! Blomman
My freakie Alarm Watch Every Morning
By: E.S : July 30th, 2010-00:39
is my Rooster, very good precision, wake me up 5.45 to 6.00 AM, and very loud natural sounds : ))) HAGWE everyone, Ed...
daytona
By: Holy Cosmic : July 30th, 2010-01:29
...
Welcome, HC . . .
By: Dr No : July 30th, 2010-03:34
. . . and quite an entrance, too ;-) . . . cordially, Art
if that was directed at...
By: G99 : July 30th, 2010-02:32
if that was directed at my Freak then thankyou Geo. i actually took the pic a few weeks ago when we had a glimpse of sun i always love to see that particular Cartier. is it called the jour et nuit or is that my imagination? best Graham...
thanks Richard, this is...
By: G99 : July 30th, 2010-02:35
thanks Richard, this is my most precious watch by a country mile and one i hope to be able to keep at the end of the current 'difficulties', but i may have to be sensible in the long run. best Graham
Good choice, Graham
By: respo : July 30th, 2010-06:11
We'd hate to have to come after you... Best, respo
Respo, feel free to...
By: G99 : July 30th, 2010-09:07
Respo, feel free to come after me for a visit. all comers welcome as long as you bring watches best Graham...
Well done, Graham!
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-06:16
The more Freaaakies we are, the Best! Hope all is well for you, my friend. Best, Nicolas
i couldnt let you down...
By: G99 : July 30th, 2010-09:06
i couldnt let you down in your hour of need could i ? hopefully all will be well within the next few months. at the moment its chin up, stiff upper lip and keep going best Graham...
IWC
By: Tony A.H : July 30th, 2010-05:35
on a Beautiful Friday in Boston. good weekend everyone Tony...
A very stunning and unique watch!
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-06:31
The Freak and the Sonata are two serious arguments for me to start looking closer on UN watches! HAGWE Blomman
Indeed, Blomman...
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-07:13
Both represent a very attractive sision of another kind of Horology. Not that the most conventional watches are not appealing, you know my love for our favourite common brand, but these U.N are the spices of Life! Best, Nicolas
I can understand that!
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2010-09:38
Well, one day I will have to spice up my life..! Best Blomman
sweet combo
By: MattS : July 30th, 2010-07:57
nice watch and beautiful strap Art! Very elegant. Enjoy. Matt
We missed it too, Art...
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-11:34
As it was a long time we didn't have the pleasure to admire it here! Enjoy it as on the first day! Best, my friend. Nicolas
FREAKIEST ELLIPSE ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 30th, 2010-07:44
... first the colour shifting 1815, now the shape shifting Ellipse ! I knew, these are unique watches ... ! Truely mesmerising ... Regards Moritz This message has been edited by COUNT DE MONET on 2010-07-30 07:54:21...
That is a cool add ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : July 30th, 2010-11:14
... and a cool wach ! Very seventies !!! Gorgeous ! Regards Moritz
Is this freaky enough?
By: Gary G : July 30th, 2010-08:46
OK, I'm cheating a bit, but: 1. It is a watch 2. It is on my wrist 3. The photo was taken on July 30 (at least it was the 30th in Asia...) Enjoy the weekend! Best, Gary G...
that is just superb Gary....
By: G99 : July 30th, 2010-09:05
that is just superb Gary. all the MB&F's are Freakie, but this is the freakiest so far. any chance of an angled wristshot so we can see the dials as well. best Graham
Angled views of HM4
By: Gary G : July 30th, 2010-12:17
Graham -- At some point I'll post an event report on the AHCI forum, but as you were kind enough to ask: Hope these are OK! Best, Gary G...
thanks Gary, that's just perfect.
By: G99 : July 30th, 2010-12:26
its such a shame i've got champagne tastes and a lager budget as i love all 4 MB&F's with the frog and this being the top 2. it reminds me a bit of 2 Parmigiani Bugatti's stuck together (another superb watch by the way ). i thought that by having weird ta...
Comfort?
By: AndrewD : July 31st, 2010-05:52
That looks amazing, Gary. I look forward to your full report, but would be interested in you comments on wearability and comfort. Andrew
Better than one might think
By: Gary G : August 1st, 2010-21:45
Once strapped to the wrist, the watch is quite comfortable to wear. Its light weight contributes to this in a substantial way. I also found it easy to read. Finally, it almost fit under my (fairly large) shirt cuff! All in all much better than it's size a...
Very helpful comments, Gary ...
By: AndrewD : August 1st, 2010-22:01
... nothing like an on-the-wrist report, Gary. Not what I would have predicted but pleasing to hear. So many of us (me included) make pronouncements from pictures and this is the perfect example of why one needs to handle and try a watch personally. The H...
which to go
By: chronomtr : July 30th, 2010-10:13
which to pick? from my login name This message has been edited by chronomtr on 2010-07-30 10:24:15...
part of the game initiated by kevin
By: chronomtr : July 30th, 2010-17:17
but modified with real watch from left o right C Cartier H Helbros R Revue O Omega N Noaet O Omega M Minerva T Tudor R Rolex chronomtr cheers
New one today...
By: jporos : July 30th, 2010-11:40
Ventura V-matic Master. Yet to size the bracelet. HAGWE...
Excellent, mrsnack!
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-11:55
It will be really hard for our judges, this time, to vote for the freakiest watch! Really mad! Best, Nicolas
To finish the day
By: MattS : July 30th, 2010-12:28
My super compressor freak out Matt...
Yep
By: MattS : July 30th, 2010-12:34
and more to show in future posts... Matt
Nice... But for me I picked a Day Date Seamaster!
By: Bill Sohne : July 30th, 2010-12:31
Hello Everyone... I had to decide between my Seamaster Ti Chronograph and my Seamaster chronometer Day Date.. Well the Day Date won !!! Have a Great Weekend !! Bill Sohne...
It is not a freak.... Sad but true.....
By: Bill Sohne : July 31st, 2010-12:42
Hi Thanks .... I always love my steel seamaster day date chronometer ... I never had a chance to see a freak up close . Anyone in e NYC area ? Good Hunting Bill Sohne
Bill, you buy the plane...
By: G99 : July 31st, 2010-12:47
Bill, you buy the plane ticket and i'll come show you one up close best Freak #99...
Mega 1
By: deBalzac : July 31st, 2010-03:48
Is this freaky enough? Junghans Mega 1, bought new in 1991. The Junghans Mega 1 was a revolution in both design and technology when it was new. This was the very first radio controlled atomic wristwatch. The case is in grey/black PVD. The Mega 1 was desig...
Can it still be set ...
By: AndrewD : July 31st, 2010-05:48
That's very interesting, Livius. I have not seen one before and it is in great condition (helped by the PVD coating I guess). Can it still be set by the atomic clock signal, or have things changed over the intervening years? Andrew
Still in full working condition!
By: deBalzac : July 31st, 2010-06:36
The Junghans Mega 1 is only receiving signals from the transmitter in Germany, (Frankfurt am Main), at 77.5 khz, and can only be used in Europe. Outside of Europe, it can be used as a regular quartz. Livius This message has been edited by deBalzac on 2010...
Junghans Mega 1
By: deBalzac : August 2nd, 2010-02:12
The Junghans Mega 1 was made between 1990 and 1995. Until the mid 90’s there were only one transmitter for radio controlled watches, in Frankfurt am Main. In the mid 90’s a transmitters were built in England and in the USA. The American Jungha...
Just back !!!
By: bimbeano : July 31st, 2010-15:44
Freakie WS .... Static ... well sort off .... HAGWE ... filip...
Hey, Filip, good to see you back.
By: amanico : July 31st, 2010-22:11
Just in time to win the Freakie Friday Shot, with 2 superb pictures! Best, my good friend. Une fois. Nicolas
One day ...
By: AndrewD : August 1st, 2010-01:19
... someone is going to lose a watch in the current attempting this sort of shot. But your outcome was worth the risk! Great shots, particularly the second. I tried not to look too careful at the first image in case I saw something I didn't want to see! P...
To be honest ...
By: bimbeano : August 1st, 2010-03:28
... i did look at that first pic a couple of minutes to be sure no snakes could be seen .... LOL. Filip
Hi you :-) ...
By: bimbeano : August 1st, 2010-03:29
... got back pretty late and just got out of bed now (11 am) ... speak ya soon matey .... . Filip
well done, Filip....
By: FanFrancisco : August 1st, 2010-07:21
... it i can choose the best static and wristscan for this Friday, i for sure will go for these two pics. very dynamic ones that can capture LLD. thanks, Filip. stefan
Great shots
By: nilomis : August 1st, 2010-16:04
I envy the second one. A winner, by my book. Congrats, Nilo
Glad you're back! But....
By: =RWK= : August 1st, 2010-16:10
What are you doing in the middle of a stream??? Cheers, -- Richard.
Just doing ...
By: bimbeano : August 2nd, 2010-01:07
... nothing .... that's what one out of two holidays are for ! Cheers, Filip