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Thank you so much dear friend CC! Yes, of course, a Blomman shot or a low flying shot at the Autobahn is welcomed too!
Dec 14, 2018,02:48 AM
I'm happy you and many friends here liked the Theme for this week end!
Beautiful GP's you show! I'm specially fond of the chrono. So classic and beautiful design! Hagwe! Abel
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WristScan for December 14: “WATCHES AND AIRPLANES” Is Open now!
By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2018-06:31
Welcome aboard my dear Watch Loving Friends! As announced, this week end Theme request photographs of your watches relating them with Airplanes. Of course you don´t need to be a pilot or an expert in aeronautics to participate! ) You may post a travel pho...
+1000 [nt]
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-07:01
Thanks Abel..
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-06:50
I love your photo of the Tudor and who doesn’t love Snoopy with your IWC Big Pilot. Great composition.
Fantastic entry, Cpt Scarlet!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:10
Zenith has a proud aviation heritage, even if they have not been stressing it so heavily as for instance Breitling has. Great piece!
Thanks KMII ..
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-08:14
It’s fairly extreme but a great watch to own.
Yes ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-08:29
But in a good way.., ...
Cheers, Mr. White.
By: Pretty Boy : December 13th, 2018-07:41
They are my first choice, if possible. Their separate First Class terminal in Frankfurt is sublime.
Absolutely.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-08:10
And, you can’t beat German efficiency. Plus, you can find some interesting stuff there: ...
It really is.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-08:50
But huge. Better suited to your arm.
Thanks, CC.
By: Pretty Boy : December 14th, 2018-06:16
What a wonderful movie picture that is. 😂😎
Interesting thema...
By: Ludi : December 13th, 2018-06:59
... let me see what we have ? An aircraft carrier... ... an aerobatic team... ... and various wristshots... ... not to forget my favourite watch, aviation related of course ... Hagwe ^^ - Fred ...
I had photos from me into an old B17 ....
By: Ludi : December 13th, 2018-07:14
... flying over the french atlantic coast line at low altitude (during a 1996 air show) ... but unfortunately lost them. Anyway, I guess it could have work
Lol!! [nt]
By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2018-07:18
Simply wow!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:13
All of them! Anything with a Rafale on an aircraft carrier is a winner from the very beginning but it simply does not end - truly impressive!
Incredible
By: Uncle Chico : December 13th, 2018-08:47
The only possible way to top these would be a wrist shot on the Space Shuttle or ISS. Any astronauts out there?
Super cool shots as usual, Abel.
By: Seeks : December 13th, 2018-07:02
Here are some of mine Speedmaster Japan Racing during a Virgin Atlantic flight. Mood lighting makes interesting colors! A recent purchase,the Tudor Black Bay 58. Best regards and merry christmas to all in advance ! ...
More wonderful shots from your archives Abel!
By: Seeks : December 13th, 2018-07:37
I sometime wonder if those mood lighting works. I had wanted to post a picture of me Not sleeping and watching a classic : Best regards to you and all at home ...
Two fantastic shots, Seeks!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:18
The BB is really special, while the Virgin Atlantic one, well, the colours simply fit
Agree! [nt]
By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2018-09:05
👍🏻 [nt]
By: Moana43 : December 13th, 2018-09:06
Thanks so much, Abel!
By: Moana43 : December 13th, 2018-09:09
And, thanks for the catch on "B-17" — not enough coffee before posting this morning! ;-) Cheers, Jim
This is Claes post which I´m posting at his request...
By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2018-07:16
Our friend Claes has told me he would be having hard times posting this week end and requested to consider his entry of yesterday in this thread. I love this awesome shot of his not less awesome Lemania monopusher from 1963 issued to RAF. Its gorgeous asy...
Classic Lemania...
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-08:08
Built for the job and still going strong. Excellent photo !
Thank you Abel
By: claes_t : December 13th, 2018-08:14
...as it turns out, I'm still here. Thank you for posting my contribution
Wonderful Lemania!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:21
Another target still to look for - so many watches...
By the way,
By: claes_t : December 13th, 2018-08:36
Your Tudor shot is truly stunning! Chilly colours and warm gold hands. I love it
Wow Bill..
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-08:05
That’s simply superb !
It’s been on my radar...
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-08:11
Sadly not scored a direct hit yet ! Can I ask how long you have owned that beauty ?
Very funky, Bill!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:22
The prices also make ones eyes water - and I am pretty sure you got them straight away back in the day, without a premium charged
It can be arranged.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-23:01
I just need to find a cannon big enough to fit you.
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By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 13th, 2018-23:23
...
Great theme, Abel.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-07:46
I will spend this whole week in planes. So, here are some photos and watches I love. I apologize in advance to judges for the number of pics, but I am going for quantity over quality: Breguet Type XXI. Omega CK 2777. Still 2777, loves flying. IWC Mark XVI...
Not a chance.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-10:42
I trust the professionals.
You have one?
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-23:02
I don't trust you either.
Been years...
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-07:55
So I wouldn’t trust myself at this stage 😉 However landing on the Hvar airfield remains one of the real fun memories of the era. The grass was so high you could have hidden a tractor in it and it wouldn’t have been visible from the air. Good old days 😁 ...
I know that airfield.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 15th, 2018-09:02
It looks like it belongs in the heart of Africa... Man, that was a rough landing, especially for one of my friends who flew on a little plane for the first time.
Fun, right?
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-09:07
Vrsar is cool, too. Concrete runway but both short and with a drop directly into the sea at the end😁
+1!! [nt]
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 13th, 2018-12:02
I try.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-10:10
But, I must confess (gulp) that the Omega buckle is not period correct...
Thanks, dear Abel.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-23:04
But I am worried what blomman might do to me if he finds out...
At least I admitted.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 14th, 2018-09:56
Doesn’t that give me some leniency?
Double Passport
By: crown comfort : December 14th, 2018-03:49
very handy, but always good to keep them separate and not pull our both accidentally on passport check
Me neither.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-10:12
Great composition.
With a theme like that...
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:05
And you as a host, a lively participation is guaranteed, Abel I was hoping to enter a suitable pilot's style watch, which arrived in Vienna today - sadly I am travelling, so no luck with that one (I may try to sneak it in on Sunday). In the meantime a sho...
Certainly was...
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:53
That attic had treasure troves aplenty
I second that :)
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-10:37
I would accept a Sikorsky, Mil, Kamov, Bell... too
I flew on one.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-10:44
A big military Sikorsky, bunch of bankers on it. Then we ran into a storm and there were a lot of green faces. It was pretty funny.
It was pretty exciting...
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-23:06
Until I saw the pilots, with a cigarette hanging from their lips, steering the thing. Then I decided I didn't want to watch that and instead focused on the puking bankers.
Had the pleasure regularly in the past...
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-20:21
Sadly less so these last years. But it’s generally good fun. Who knows, if I have the time one day, I might go and learn to fly one myself...
Superb Breitling..
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 13th, 2018-09:42
and that DB clock is fascinating.
Thanks Cpt Scarlet :)
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-10:40
My first project watch - not that it has progressed much yet
Oh....
By: blomman Mr Blue : December 13th, 2018-09:53
Yes, the Breitling you can't just give to any watchmaker... Best Blomman
The movement needs work...
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-10:41
Then there’s the matter of all hands being wrong, too. If you have a watchmaker you thing would do it I would be very grateful
I hope so, too...
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-20:12
Now that my home area is about to change the project got postponed but I hope to take it up again soon 👍🏻
You are the one deserving thanks Abel :)
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-20:15
I didn’t have access to my watch pictures (or my aviation books) yesterday so I had to do with an archive shot. I guess it would have looked even better with a CF-105 😊🇨🇦 The other shots to follow Sunday!
Trust me, so am I
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-12:48
But sleep first, then going to the office tomorrow morning to pick the new piece up 😊
amazing breitling KMII
By: Gelato Monster : December 13th, 2018-15:54
what a beautiful contrast of burgundy and ivory patina. perfect DB.
Thanks a lot Gelato Monster!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-20:11
A bit of a broken wing bird at the moment but I hope it will rise to its proper glory one day soon
Resting, unfortunately...
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-02:56
After several watch makers decided against taking it on it kind of languished - much to do at work and now the move isn’t helping either. Will take it up next year, though 👍🏻
Some fantastic choices here, Abel!
By: KMII : December 13th, 2018-08:08
Especially like that you still get to enjoy 4 engined aircraft on a regular basis (from your Tudor shot) - they are becoming something of a rarity in the meantime...
An original drawing...
By: JLCman : December 14th, 2018-00:19
...by Albert Weinberg, the comic artist of the ‘Dan Cooper’ series 😎
Well done and cool IWC
By: crown comfort : December 14th, 2018-03:51
in fact, IWC has a good showing this week and quite rightly so.
Cool! [nt]
By: amanico : December 14th, 2018-05:45
Flying high...
By: blomman Mr Blue : December 13th, 2018-09:46
With IWC Mk 11 British Air Force... Swedish Air Force Lemania Viggen... Maybe not the first watch that comes to mind when flying... But this ad helps! And to end, a classic "Blomman" shot with one of my favourite travel watches! Best Blomman ...
Thank you for your answer!!
By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2018-09:40
Yes! It makes for a great prop! Cheers desr friend!! Cheers! Abel
Looks like a...
By: JLCman : December 13th, 2018-11:36
...Dornier Do 335, the famous “Ameisenbär”.
Bingo! . . .
By: Dr No : December 13th, 2018-12:23
. . . there's one on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, for those in the Washington, DC area. Art
Off shortly to buy a modern iPhone . . .
By: Dr No : December 14th, 2018-08:09
. . . so that I can start taking pics and posting on the fly like everyone else. When it comes to tech, I'm way behind the curve . . . didn't get a smart phone until two years ago, and only because a friend loaned me his spare.
Nice choices, Art!
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-08:00
The Dornier being the perhaps somewhat more difficult one to admire (not many left). But you reminded me to check for old photos - been at the Smithsonian in 1995 😊
While you search for photos, K . . .
By: Dr No : December 15th, 2018-12:19
. . . here's a short video clip of the Do 335 in flight. Anteater, or Arrow? And a quick 'n dirty wrist shot . . . . . . of the Pfeil's contemporary, on my wrist currently. Warmest, Art ...
As beautiful on the inside . . .
By: Dr No : December 15th, 2018-13:24
. . . as out, Abel. [photo credit: Kevin (seller), taken before servicing by my watchmaker] Art ...
Thanks for the cool video, Art!
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-23:27
My interest in WW2 aviation somewhat predated that of widespread YouTube videos on any imaginable subject, so never seen it before 😊
It’s an old friend..
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2018-06:04
I’m pleased you managed to join us. ;-)
Thanks KMII ..
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 15th, 2018-08:16
Hope that you're enjoying the weekend. 🍻
I wish...
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-08:47
But a cold, sleep deprivation and some liberal imbibing last night do not for a fantastic Saturday make 😉 On the bright side there’s something waiting for me after landing back home 👍🏻
It is for me 😊
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-12:50
A watch I have been looking for for over two years, so the value for me is much more than the monetary one...
Great theme Sr Abel..
By: Johnny. : December 13th, 2018-11:49
Not sure this one fits the theme since no watch in the picture......only me and Breitling’s L39 Albatros flying low! ...
Un placer Sr Abel
By: Johnny. : December 13th, 2018-12:30
Being a airline pilot I was lucky enough to have been invited to fly once with the Breitling’s Jet Team. Here’s a picture of my modest Breitling at work. Un abrazo. ...
This is for all of you who missed out on Concorde's Mach 2 or 1320 mph
By: cazalea : December 13th, 2018-13:28
Too fast to focus! Or maybe at the -60 degrees C it was too cold to focus. But not too fast to eat & drink A day I will always remember. And I still have IWC rubber strap and adaptors for all my GST watches, but not the Mach 2 watch :-( INDULGE ME, I CAN'...
Very cool!
By: blomman Mr Blue : December 14th, 2018-09:39
I missed the Concorde and I also missed the Aquatimer… That version is one of few IWC I have in my hunt list. Best Blomman
What a cool pic report Mike, 1000 thanks
By: Mike H : December 16th, 2018-00:19
Reminds me dear memories as I had the opportunity to come on board the Concorde but not to fly with it unfortunately. My cousin was a former flight attendant and she had a chance to let me come on board one day. Not sure it would still be possible now wit...
My big pleasure my dear friend!!
By: Subexplorer : December 13th, 2018-17:08
I wish you had a wonderful time in Swiss Nicolas! Look forward to view your posts sharing what you found there!! Abrazos! Abel
True! [nt]
By: amanico : December 14th, 2018-00:28
The GMT, I was expecting.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 13th, 2018-23:18
The Duometre, not so much. But, that PanAm lighter is the coolest, for me.
Helicopter
By: jameshpfox1 : December 13th, 2018-18:17
I hope a helicopter counts. Flying over Hawaiian volcanoes with my trusty 5164 ...
Front seat definitely counts!
By: cazalea : December 13th, 2018-20:00
I have that same Breitling - the best travel watch by far. The plane my dad flew: ...
I would love to fly a Catalina!
By: Skyrider01 : December 14th, 2018-05:44
Agreed on it being a great travel watch! Although I prefer to wear my mechanical watches, the Breitling is my go to watch for flying. Since I travel mostly to South and Central America, I would rather not wear something that draws too much attention. The ...
Cool 😎 [nt]
By: Cpt Scarlet : December 14th, 2018-02:14
Top! [nt]
By: amanico : December 14th, 2018-05:50
Chipmunk in formation . . .
By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2018-00:51
. . . on the left of this blurred picture. The other's are a mix of aircraft types. Something we practice during the summer months. Clive Chipmunk at no. 4 position (left of picture) ...
Cool 😎 [nt]
By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 14th, 2018-01:49
Here we go, but I'm afraid
By: crown comfort : December 14th, 2018-00:26
I actually don't have an airplane shot at hand nor do I live near the airport and I'm also not a collector of model airplanes... So let's do this: A classic Blomman shot against the sky... And, in Germany we "fly" on the ground on the Autobahn, so a "behi...
Your speedometers says 0 km/u
By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 14th, 2018-01:48
🤦🏻♂️ It needs to read at least 200 km/u! Come on man! You can do it 😜 ...
I'ven done better ;-)
By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 14th, 2018-07:02
This time I didn't take the pic as both my hands were on the wheel. Over 250 one needs to be a bit more serious... ...
Very good 😊
By: KMII : December 15th, 2018-08:12
The kind of speeds I like...
Wife’s car
By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 14th, 2018-05:02
My Tesla only goes 210-ish.
LOL 😂
By: KMII : December 16th, 2018-02:09
Right you are!
no [nt]
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 14th, 2018-04:40
Cheeky. [nt]
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 14th, 2018-05:05
Lol! [nt]
By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2018-07:09
ISS?
By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2018-03:40
Time now to ask Chris Hadfield to show his watch and to sing a song from the late David Bowie. Clive
Lockheed
By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2018-04:41
I recognise that document. After two weeks local study, on 3rd July 1967 I was the co-pilot of the crew who had to collect from the manufacturer at Marietta a shiny new Hercules C130K and deliver it to Cambridge UK. Your secret is broken! HAGWE Clive
Declassified
By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2018-05:17
The original C130K registration XV197 has now been sold off or was destroyed by the RAF as surplus to requirements. Showing my age again! Clive
Shot down
By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2018-05:29
I have just sorrowfully remembered XV197 was the Hercules shot down over Iraq in 2005 and 10 people were killed. Terrible event. Clive
No worries, then.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 14th, 2018-05:58
No 007 coming for you.
Girard Perregeaux
By: chippyfly : December 14th, 2018-06:15
Perhaps appropriately we can share a common interest? In From Russia With Love did not 007 wear or admire a gold G-P with a brown crocodile strap, so why his later apparent infatuation with Rolexes and Omegas? The conversation might save me from the bulle...
LOL 😁 [nt]
By: Watchonthewrists : December 14th, 2018-05:01
Thank you Abel!
By: fernando : December 15th, 2018-01:05
Glad to be able to contribute directly to your theme. 😊
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