WristScan

It's that time of the week again ... a hiatus between SIHH and Basel ... and Chinese New Year approaching. Time to dust off the watch box and select something special for the weekend ......  

February 14 … Year of the Tiger Gong hei fat choi...  

about it please. they are very common in Asia, is it jade, or am I complely mistaken. GEO

Hi GEO, Yes this is jade, or more correctly jadeite. The quality (and price) varies depending on translucency and the absence of internal flaws, amongst other things. A nice accoutrement for the New Year. Pleased you like it. Andrew

This Connie is " Resplendissante ", my friend. Best! Nicolas

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HAGWE! -- Richard.

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HAGWE This message has been edited by p@trice on 2010-02-12 02:00:08...  

very nice on your wrist - vey cool Oliver

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my racing days.... Gorgeous... Cheers

Hope you win your race. HAGWE! -- Richard.

You are to close to the source so nothing passes by. A+ Bill

I love how your shirt matches the chrono levers on the Amvox Racing! Very dashing! Cheers, Daos

Today...  

. . . now that the Winter Olympics are upon us . . .

Superb picture! Best, Nicolas

there are no chinese new year celebrations anywhere near me and Valentines day on sunday is for young people so my pic is one i took a few days ago when i was visiting my parents. i went to the historic city of Norwich where i was born. as i was going bac...  

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thans Ginger, i like it and i'm looking forward to my 3 hander which might actually become a 2 hander. who knows? its not finished yet. best G

thanks Stefan. i'll probably put some cpear pics of the city later, but have you ever tried focusing a wristshot AND the background at the same time. it doesnt work. best G

HAGWE! -- Richard. This message has been edited by =RWK= on 2010-02-12 11:15:53...  

LOL!! :))))

... you need to go back in time to find your roots. Just what I did when I got divorce a few years ago. I moved back to my roots. Best regards Hans

your quite right Hans. i was born in the norfolk and norwich hospital and it has now been refurbished and turned into apartments which are for sale at the right price so if my house sells i could go right back to my roots in a very literal sense. lots of ... 

Hi Graham You are right, you have all the possibilites now. Its just to take the time to find the right solution for you. When I divorced I looked at different options. Move to Germany and have a fat big car but no pay of heavy DK taxes. Move to the city ... 

thankyou for your support Hans, i have plenty of time to think about where i want to live as the housing market is very slow here. as long as its a nice apartment in an historic city with views over water or countryside i will be happy. easier access to m... 

Nice to see these photos and I look forward to more scenes around Norwich. These something very 'centreing' about revisiting places you grew up. My parents still live in the same house where I was born and I just love getting into my dad's garage. Many ha... 

...not to mention Presidents' Day here in the US and my wife's birthday (globally) this past Tuesday. On to this week's wristshot (seems that I always end up having time for this at about 9pm Pacific on Friday night, by which time I've missed the fun, so ...  

What a great watch. I love the dual time, whether VC or AP. Such a great watch. Enjoy.

Love the dual time myself! Have a great weekend.

Lovely DT in your avatar, Roman -- I think that the SS has a wonderful clean look. Best, Gary G

. . . after all, an Omega is de rigueur when invited to the boutique . . . . . . to celebrate Chinese New Year. Details this weekend . . . cordially, Art...  

. . . which will accompany me to Pasadena today for an appointment with my tax accountant . . ....  

Hell, that won't due cause I'll "check-out" first. The Connie to die for. Wear in good health, Miki

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. . . if the Raiders ever win another Superbowl! Just replace it with an identical model that has white gold hands and markers ;-) . . .

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for a meeting with the tax accountant can't be good...he might make a demand on it or make you pay more taxes!

. . . that's why I didn't wear one of my G Os!

Do you find that the salespeople are interested in their history on your wrist? I wonder what an Omega Boutique will look like in another 50 years? Enjoy the weekend. Andrew

. . . when they see one: Manager Sharmeen is both observant and discerning ;-) . . ....  

On the wrist all week. Ulysse Nardin Ludwig Perpetual - I have posted a few more pictures and thoughts in the UN forum HAGWE, Ginger...  

. . . and just in time for the annual celebration. Methinks Graham's smile might even be a tiny bit wider than yours ;-) . . . warmest regards, Art

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Excellent piece with such beauty...congratulations! Richard

and I am moving up north. One of the few times that we have heavy snow in the south of France. So no leather wristband watch today. GEO...  

That looks a little precarious, Geo. Great photo. Thanks! A

It's the fun closure of he week; Friday Wristscan. GEO

Overcast in Hong Kong but definitely not dampening the spirit of Chinese New Year!! HAGWE...  

But I want to join in....  

. . . or reflections. I think all your photos of this watch have turned out well, Bill . . . regards, Art

Been workin on them there photo skills LOL HAGWE

Always been one of my favorites from IWC, but it's a tad to big for my skinny wrist, so I can only wish for now...been stocking up on weight gainers so I can wear this someday ;-) HAGWE, Richard

Hi Richard You should never say never. Any chance you get you should give the big pilot a shot. It just might fit you. Bill

I've been to the AD and have tried it on for size on more than one occasion...at this point of time, I have gotten feedback that I might as well have a clock strapped to my wrist :-D No giving up though....and will keep trying!

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I'll give that some thought!

I just cannot get the Sarpaneva Korona RG off my wrist!!!!...  

Can imagine you're wearing that all the time. Excellent size too. GEO

it is, i think, a lovely thing to have a truly unique piece in your collection, something that means more to you because you asked for those changes. best and enjoy it, although i know you do Graham

HAGWE!...  

Very nice Hamilton...I like the combination of the dial and the brown strap...it seems to mesh perfectly. Richard

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. . . set alongside fabric with imprinted squares . . . quite complementary!

I like the shape and position of the date window, the crown and, for a square watch, the very legible dial. You could well have the masthead two weeks running with that shot, Davo. Very nice. Andrew

Glad you like it. Here's a quick pic of the back......  

and great combo....couldn't do it any better. Sam

Glad you like the look.

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and I can't tell now if the pic is in black and white or color ;-) Richard

in sepia. And incredible Daytona too! GEO

...in fact the picture is in color, but the old picture in the background make it look like sepia. I never use photoshop, I never could figure out how it works Cheers Jeff

... YEs, probably, but still something very special Have a nice weekend Best Hans

...it's hard to put it back ;-) HAGWE

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.. I have had days wearing 2 watches (bevause I purchase a new I needed to test), not to put the Speedie back ... I think I am addicted Best regards Hans

Coming up to a week now, and will probably go another week with this Happy Chinese New Year of the Tiger and HAGWE all! Richard...  

Thanks, Nicolas. Always my pleasure.

. . . and by far and away my favorite current Rolex . . . cordially, Art

I've always stayed away from Rolex...too common and boring, was my take, but have always like the Explorer II and this...so it is my favorite current Rolex too I've also changed my mind about them now that I've seen for myself the quality of their pieces.... 

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