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Thank you Abel
Mar 26, 2023,15:34 PM
For your kind comments and for facilitating our WristScans!
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Our WS event is LIVE now! Theme: “Four Must Have Watches”
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-13:36
Hello dear friends! I have the pleasure to be your host this weekend starting today Friday and running till Sunday 26th at around 5 PM UTC. As I explained in my previous announcement this time I had the unexpected help of a good friend while thinking abou...
Here a few shots of the watches I recommended to my friend…
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-13:50
An steel Rolex Datejust or Grand Seiko Though I wouldn’t recommend a vintage watch to a person who is not involved with watches I had this lovely specimen at hand to show him. A GS could be a great option to choose among the many models in their catalog A...
There's an AT I've lusted after . . .
By: Dr No : March 26th, 2023-15:45
. . . for ten years. The mid-size annual calendar . . . . . . seen here cased in yellow gold is still personally compelling. Art ...
An . . .
By: Dr No : March 26th, 2023-19:25
. . . instantaneous annual, Abel . . . . . . which makes Omega's movement a rarity - I can think of only a few other annual or perpetual calendars that switch over in the flick of a second.
Wow, my dear friend Abel !.. What a great theme and you picked some very good yet attractive examples to make your point, also in the intro !
By: hs111 : March 25th, 2023-11:35
I truly, as so many times, enjoyed your choices, and also different shots for a given watch !.. The first shot, in colored green for your fine Datejust is nifty it its expression. My personal favs, next to the pic of the GS, which really is timeless, and ...
An interesting title and thanks for the effort, Abel🥃
By: saintseiyaikki : March 25th, 2023-18:20
I would use my own interpretation for the 'Four' categories. Firstly is the 'daily beater': A seiko diver (6105 is my fave,remake though) should be a great introduction for a new watch fan. Secondly is the 'weekend watch', insert any rolexes for its 'pres...
Super fun theme!
By: Aquaracer1 : March 26th, 2023-14:17
Wonderful, wonderful contributions from all For some reason, in my mind, the quintessential three are : Sub, Speedy, Reverso… What more could you need? But for me, here are my four at the moment: ...
Thank you Abel
By: Aquaracer1 : March 26th, 2023-15:34
For your kind comments and for facilitating our WristScans!
No way around a Speedmaster
By: Marcus Hanke : March 24th, 2023-13:59
I tried it for years. Speedmaster is too broring, I said. Everybody has one, and I'm not everybody, I said. However, sooner or later I realized that if I want a chronograph with perfect legibility, there is barely any alternative to a Speedmaster - but an...
Thank you so much dear Marcus for sharing…
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-14:06
… your thoughts around our theme. Interesting options you recommend here. I hope you can post later some shots to illustrate your post. If difficults continue you may reach me by private and will try to post them for you. Cheers! Abel
My recommendations for diving watch…
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-14:02
The Submariner is always a great choice but probably not the easiest watch to find presently (at least from an official AD or boutiques) But fortunately there are many superb options of diving watches made by different brands. Here two or three favorites ...
All excellent choices …
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 24th, 2023-23:32
Omega Seamaster Vs Rolex Submariner is an interesting subject all of its own.
My Stealthy watch recommendations…
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-14:10
My favorite is my Hamilton Khaki manual wind. Of course an automatic movement would be best for a person not accustomed to wind his watch every day. There are many options in this category from many brands of course both from Hamilton and many other brand...
Four & four
By: jml_watches : March 24th, 2023-16:39
Hi All Four by two four watches both static and on the wrist So Seiko diver - always need a diver. Nomos as a dress watch - about 6.5mm thick & on the smaller side. G-Shock - tough & doesn't attract any attention. Then finally a Tradition alarm, as every ...
Thank you so much dear JML for sharing your four Must Have timepieces.
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-21:07
Great selection! Absolutely agree everyone needs a diver’s watch. I’m not so sure that everyone needs an alarm but I personally love so much that complication and own several watches I enjoy so much with that feature. The G Shock is a great stealthy watch...
Agree!
By: Subexplorer : March 25th, 2023-00:15
Hello Watchonthewrists! Great choices you share.
By: Subexplorer : March 24th, 2023-21:46
I’m with you on suggesting to keep purchasing within a reasonable budget for those who are getting started. And yes, you can always enter the rabbit hole! Lol! Excellent watches to start : I’ve said before and will repeat here that I deeply love your Stau...
Sound advice…
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 25th, 2023-14:03
Keeping within a reasonable budget when starting on your collecting journey is definitely something to take into consideration. Four excellent choices even if the MAD 1 could be difficult to obtain at list.
Dear Abel, an interesting topic this week!
By: S F : March 25th, 2023-09:43
I really like the hands on your datejust. Is it from the 60's? Based on your friend's criteria, I would pick the following from my collection that are easily available and will not burn a big hole in the pocket. A worldtimer.....a complication that is use...
Good to hear your thoughts
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 25th, 2023-14:07
Nice selection and I completely agree with you about the Rolex for the sports category with neo-vintage GMTM 16710.
Thank you so much dear friend S F for your participation and…
By: Subexplorer : March 25th, 2023-14:28
… kind comments. Yes, my DJ is from 1964 and I also love the dauphine hand set. You are sharing an interesting four Must Have option to offer here. World Time is one of my favorite complications. And a useful one for travelers and international business p...
Thks Abel!
By: S F : March 26th, 2023-04:41
Many compelling suggestions from the members that cover the bases well! Cheers🥂
Hmmhh, Team !.. Let me see what to chip in to play..
By: hs111 : March 25th, 2023-11:07
As a good start, any Rolex Submariner, timeless & versatile, will be a great choice; wheather you go Vintage or more contemporary A watch for many occasions, but more on the sporty note.. This VC Overseas for me is an epitome of a casual look but with...
Hello dear friend HS!! Always nice to receive your entries…
By: Subexplorer : March 25th, 2023-15:39
… and enjoy your choices answering our theme. You bring some great cool timepieces to offer advice to a friend willing to start a small collection covering all the needs of a watch owner. Some of them are favorites of mine also and find them a Must in any...
Hi Abel - great theme ……
By: Timeout : March 25th, 2023-16:07
and in sticking to the back story here are my 4 that won’t break the bank. For a classic dress watch you’d have to go far to find a better priced model than the VC Patrimony Traditionelle Small Seconds Again - the pricing on the current Speedmaster is so ...
Thanks Abel
By: Timeout : March 27th, 2023-11:37
I try to rotate my watches frequently - I seldom wear the same one two days running. This weeks Wristscan made me think of the beginning of all our journeys - and reconnect with some memories along the way - thanks!
Many thanks - I agree!
By: Timeout : March 27th, 2023-11:38
I wore it on Saturday evening - out to dinner. It’s elegant and understated - unlike the Zeitwerk Striking Time I’d be wearing during the week😂
Now that you have introduced your friend……
By: Timeout : March 25th, 2023-16:13
to our world he is on a slippery slide to the rabbit hole world of horological spending. I think it only fair to him (and his bank account) to skip the mid process and go strait to 4 exit watches 🤣 - perhaps next week!
Ha ha ha!! You are absolutely right!!
By: Subexplorer : March 25th, 2023-19:36
That’s part of the risk of asking a watch nut for advice! Can’t wait to know my friend’s thought when he views and reads all the recommendations posted in this event! Lol! Cheers Abel
My four fantastic!
By: eklektik : March 25th, 2023-17:23
Reverso for classy evenings Breitling for the air and the beach Memovox for travels MUT for anything else I love that they are all rather "under the radar", even this model of Breitling. They are all very easy to wear and only connoisseurs recognise them....
Hi Abel,
By: halkcb : March 26th, 2023-02:44
your categories sound about just right for a minimal four watch start... A daily beater and under the radar stealth,could almost masquerade as a dress watch ,given its proportions For divers,this would be cool...and functional A chrono that is elegant and...
Great theme for this weekend!
By: Wachnut : March 26th, 2023-06:24
Dear Abel , it’s very interesting to think through this process. When considering what I would tell someone just starting out but not particularly interested in watches/ collecting per se , I would think primarily in terms of pricing categories first and ...
Thank you so much
By: Wachnut : March 26th, 2023-14:59
For the kind words dear Abel , and glad that my comments on pricing ring a bell with you . I think after this weekend you will really have a lot of options to suggest to your friend ; even more probably than he can handle 🙂
The Magnificent Four ;-)) …
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 26th, 2023-12:00
Hello dear Abel and friends ! I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. This is definitely an interesting question and the ultimate answer would depend on several factors that could affect the outcome. The person’s style, and how much they want to spend wo...
Thank you Abel …
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 26th, 2023-15:16
I realised at the last minute that I didn’t have a photo of my “modern” 36mm Explorer 🤷🏼♂️
That LE Captain !
By: Wachnut : March 26th, 2023-15:07
Wow 😮; leaves me speechless . I have to say , over the past few years Louis Erard has done something special with their watches , and I am not talking about just their collaboration editions which are undoubtedly wonderful . It’s just that they seem to ha...
Thank you …
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 26th, 2023-15:20
Louis Erard are full of good surprises. I like your diver and the design detail, I must try one. Best regards Captain
So it was 4 from 6
By: Miranda : March 26th, 2023-12:17
Three were easy, but the fourth one took some heartache No 1 The smart watch, the elegant addition Nothing can touch the Reverso Thin Tribute. I chose the silver dial simply because you can match it with any colour strap. It also dresses up with an alliga...
Grand Seiko? . . .
By: Dr No : March 26th, 2023-14:55
. . . check. (And, coincidentally, on my wrist since yesterday.) Speedmaster? Check. Beater? Check. Dive watch? Oh, yeah. ...
The Seiko Sealion was Dad's everyday watch . . .
By: Dr No : March 26th, 2023-15:36
. . . from '66 'til '04. In all that time he had it serviced once. After three botched service attempts over nineteen years it's finally running half-way decently, well enough to wear for several days at a stretch without being too far off. If Dad knew ho...
My four plus one
By: Medem : March 26th, 2023-19:29
If I were a seasoned collector I would say to your friend to not get any watches that are not practical for his lifestyle and that he would not be happy with as either “entry-level” or “exit” watches. I admire other dials, but this is all the dial I need:...