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The “AK47 of the horological world” LOL 😁
Oct 07, 2017,02:10 AM
Excellent metaphor my friend. At least your Seiko are much more peaceful.
The creamy dial one is particularly lovely and well enhanced by its strap.
Best wishes
Alkiro
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Wrist scan for 10/6 starts now. Theme is under appreciated watches
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-13:34
all right gentlemen sorry for the delay, it's time to show the community what you consider to be an underappreciated watch Here is my contribution for this week Is it a Breguet? Or maybe a Patek? What do you all think? It's neither. This is a unique piece...
You are right
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-17:52
Most of the ones I see in public are with the Pepsi bezels Thanks for sharing Mike
Tough theme, Mike, in general
By: crown comfort : October 5th, 2017-13:53
I do appreciate all of my watches Of course, some people say that Girard-Perregaux as a whole is under-appreciated and that's probably true but for me that's part of the thrill. So maybe two submissions: 1) My Girard-Perregaux Traveller 7000 from the late...
😊🙏
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-00:27
Best wishes Alkiro
GP definitely
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-17:56
And its sister brand JR are both under appreciated. That is why you can still find some charming examples ...perhaps this was a bad theme and now there will be a demand 😊😊
True, Mike.
By: crown comfort : October 6th, 2017-00:26
I wouldn't mind GP getting more appreciated, but obviously don't want it to be the fashion of the month.
Love the Traveler, dear CC.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 6th, 2017-02:45
I agree, it is underappreciated, as most probably compare it to a GMT Master immediately.
+1000 [nt]
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 6th, 2017-07:13
I adore
By: Gelato Monster : October 6th, 2017-05:06
your Traveller 7000
Love the GP's... very appreciated on my end.
By: pyi : December 5th, 2018-20:13
Had a GP Laureato 8010, but sold it because of the delicate bracelet and their soft screws... Regretted selling the moment I sold the watch. Now, they are near impossible to find, and much more expensive with the intro of the new models... TT ...
My Longines 13.33
By: dedestexhes : October 5th, 2017-13:59
I think it is one of the most underrated Chronograph movement out there. Br, Dirk ...
A true PuristS choice
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-18:02
No flash no bling. Just a beautiful functional watch I think yellow gold is making a comeback Wonderful fall photos again Warmest. Mike
Thank you Mike
By: Alkiro1 : October 5th, 2017-23:47
Yes, yellow gold makes a comeback and that’s particularly interesting. Best wishes Alkiro
🙏
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-07:21
Best wishes Alkiro
IWC Novecento Perpetual Calendar
By: templetowers : October 5th, 2017-14:06
Much underappreciated and one of the best value Perpetual Calendars around. This watch came with the IWC Calendar Module from the great Kurt Klaus. The first model used the Frederique Piguet calibre 32061 (1987-1985) and after that the JLC 96061 (1995 - 2...
I feel your pain
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-18:05
I have a "vintage" svend andersen perpetual that doesnt have a leap year indication. When I asked mr. Anderson about this he said it was a very easy fix...leave it on the winder that came with the watch insert Have a good weekend, Mike
Never seen one before 👌🏻
By: Watchonthewrists : October 5th, 2017-22:45
Had a DaVinci a few years back , same problem if you set the date to far ahead .
Very cool PC.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 6th, 2017-02:48
Hmmm, winding it forward 2 years must have been a blast.
Excellent 👍
By: Alkiro1 : October 5th, 2017-14:52
Best wishes Alkiro
A+ 😉
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-00:41
Best wishes Alkiro
What a great post
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-18:08
PuristS are always under appreciated 😊 But there will be a day of reckoning! It's is seldom to see the Ppro ABR now all the p15 zeniths are around ! Cheers. Mike
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By: Ares501 - Mr Green : October 7th, 2017-00:52
Two brands I think is...
By: blomman Mr Blue : October 5th, 2017-14:25
Vintage Longines - so much more than the Diver! Military... Early water proof watches like these with step cases... Even more attractive with "three notches" on the back! 13 ZN, Chronometre's, the list goes one... Another brand is Lemaina! With its rich h...
Man. I need to see one of those Lemania
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-18:11
In the metal. I know you've shown them before but each time I see them they get cooler and cooler. Now I'm definitely on the lookout Thanks for sharing have a good weekend, Mike
If we ever meet....
By: blomman Mr Blue : October 8th, 2017-03:21
I will make sure to bring some! Best Blomman
Oh, those military Longines...
By: crown comfort : October 5th, 2017-23:56
are you sure they are under-appreciated or is it just they are incredibly hard to find?
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By: amanico : October 13th, 2017-01:32
Great entries, Mr. Blue.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 6th, 2017-02:51
I love the 3 notches on the Longines. And that first Lemania looks just like our beloved P15.
Perfect entry, then.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 8th, 2017-04:54
Although shouldn’t be under appreciated.
Thank you, seeks!
By: blomman Mr Blue : October 8th, 2017-03:23
Some under appreciated jewels...! Best Blomman
This is such an interesting theme...
By: shortys home : October 5th, 2017-15:19
... with so many different angles to it - let me try to express my own spin to it. One thought prior to sharing my entry... any watch, that's sitting in a safe or vault, still wrapped in it's protective stickers, happens to be under appreciated by its own...
You're probably right.
By: TheMadDruid : October 5th, 2017-16:30
Not much notice here, except when you, or Nico, post a FF shot.
Seems to work.
By: TheMadDruid : October 6th, 2017-05:44
Kind of like a tag-team.
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By: amanico : October 6th, 2017-10:40
Now that's what I'm talking about
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-22:32
Perhaps I just wasn't paying attention but I have overlooked this watch While I agree with Nicholas that the date window distracts, I can honestly say that I need the date because every medical documentation that I filled out I need to write in the date s...
Fully agree with your statement dear Henrik
By: Alkiro1 : October 5th, 2017-23:31
And what about your shots. Impossible to not love this Blancpain with such pictures. What a dial, complication and... flawlessness. Best wishes Alkiro
Excellent selection
By: mkt33 : October 5th, 2017-23:11
The Amvox line launched with so much fanfare but I rarely see them now These are indeed really great watches Thanks for contributing Tim Best Mike
Wow thank you for sharing
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-09:06
This watch and associated history You did a lot of research So interesting! Thanks. Mike
This is a watch that I disdain so vehemently
By: TheMadDruid : October 5th, 2017-16:44
that to say it's under appreciated is to give it too much credit. Segueing into the serious, this watch-Seiko 4R35-01L0-is a watch that really deserves more time on the wrist from me. I love its military mien, and it's loaded with luminous material-it lig...
:-) [nt]
By: TheMadDruid : October 6th, 2017-05:45
Haha. What is that first thing?
By: zabreg1 Mr White : October 6th, 2017-02:56
But the Seiko is something, without the logo I would have guessed Zenith. So outside their usual aesthetics, yet so true to the philosophy.
So many lay people think Seiko
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-07:01
Produces inexpensive and therefore Low quality watches. They are only partly correct Seco does produce an expensive watches but it extremely high-quality. What does that say about some of the very expensive swiss brands that we love, admire, and collect? ...
Thanks, Mike.
By: TheMadDruid : October 6th, 2017-08:16
Up and down the "expense" vector Seiko probably gives more than your money's worth.
Wow!
By: brandon1 : October 5th, 2017-16:47
Incredible piece. Bravo, Brandon
For me, it would be these guys...
By: JFT : October 5th, 2017-17:44
The reason are perhaps because of the movement, the case, or the line it self I guess... They are rare for a reason, but in not a good way I think... I think because it's quartz, and the size...? While this kind of straight lug is pretty rare by itself......
Thanks a lot my friend 🙏😊
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-05:24
The golden case and dial and this burgundy strap work nicely together. Your second shot is truly interesting too as it shows us how two watches from the same brand can be so different. Best wishes Alkiro
Absolutely Cartier
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-08:08
I remember Melvyn trying to convince other PuristS that Cartier's collection privee should betaken seriously by collectors. They have come along way since. Thanks for your contributions and have a good weekend Mike
I believe underappreciated watches..
By: KC74 : October 5th, 2017-20:58
...are more towards their design rather brands per se. IMO especially the designs from the 70s which I may be wrong. Here’s one which withstood the test of time and a must have when it comes to Omega.. Cheers ...
The vintage speed masters
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-08:11
Were only appreciated by a few until a decade ago. Now very nice examples command a small fortune Best. Mike
Yes Tissot has had some nice
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-09:16
Models not well appreciated. Even their power matrix 80 in house movement does not garner much attention. Great price entry point for everyone to enjoy Here is Dr Hanke's tasting notes from 2014 Cheers. Mike
Reminded of another . . .
By: Dr No : October 6th, 2017-01:38
. . . Gene Clark, Mike. First Byrd to fly forever God knows, he was under appreciated, too. As for the watch in my collection that doesn't get its rightful share of attention: that's gotta be . . . . . . the GS SBGW047, ode to the original GS 44. And for ...
Given that the subject of Mike's narrative passed away . . .
By: Dr No : October 6th, 2017-07:41
. . . and sacrificed his hand built watch in the process, it's the Gene Clark cut that truly fits, no? (Apparently, not his composition, though . . . credited to James Talley. Many, if not most, of Gene's records were penned by him.) Art
Yes another great Gene Clark
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-09:32
That left us too early This is not meant to sound weird but Art you possess an older spirit. While you can admire and marvel at new things, you will always appreciate "vintage" more But then again my vintage GS gets more wrist time than then modern Have a...
Your post reminded me
By: halkcb : October 7th, 2017-20:01
that i have also neglected this Grand Seiko for a long time....not sure of the reason why i have not worn it I love the finish, the angles and the sheer quality of the watch,but somehow it's not got much wrist time. Another that has been neglected for qui...
That's the idea
By: mkt33 : October 8th, 2017-07:47
We all have some watches in our collection that we under appreciate ourselves Glad to hear the gs and chopard will get more wristtime Thanks for sharing. Mike
Really cool timepieces you own there my friend
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-05:13
The Mondia is particularly nice. I love the symmetry between the date window at 12 (one of the coolest position for a date window IMHO) and the port hole second at 6. I would be really curious to see it in the metal. The white Omega is cool too. It makes ...
Thank you, as always, Alkiro
By: nomadgiles : October 6th, 2017-05:46
Will try & take a video so you can see the Mondia's flashing porthole. The Omega doesn't usually wear the white strap - but it looks rather good with 'penguin' Black tie garb ;-) Best, Giles
LOL 😁
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-05:54
Thank you in advance Giles. Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks CC,
By: nomadgiles : October 6th, 2017-05:39
I run with the wolves, not the reindeer ;-) Best, Giles
You have great taste
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-09:41
In these vintage finds. With the exception of the Omega, which is definitely under appreciated even by collectors, I have never seen any of those watches Thanks for your contributions Best Mike
Thank you Mike!
By: nomadgiles : October 6th, 2017-14:29
As CC said - this subject is right up my street . And also well done on choosing a great theme this weekend - has brought out some very interesting watches! All the best, Giles
Thanks Nicolas!
By: nomadgiles : October 6th, 2017-14:23
Here it is in its more usual shoes and environ. All the best, Giles ...
such a nice one
By: Tyo : October 6th, 2017-03:11
My input is the Rolex Submariner C which is perhaps the most sold luxury watch every year, this prize is worth moreover repproches on many fora. Here it is totally ignored. Probably too common for the Purists For my part, since the last 6 years or so I ha...
Maybe it's this Piaget ...
By: nilomis : October 6th, 2017-04:04
The Piaget Emperador Coussin Regulateur. I don't know any lucky Purist that own one. It's unique here? My only "regulator". Elegant and discrete on my wrist. I need to give to it much more wrist time. Cheers, Nilo ...
Very unique.
By: brauner : October 6th, 2017-05:44
What is the case material?
The indices threw me off a little bit
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-11:03
But I've admired the Plantarium model which arguably is the most well known CVDK model Thanks for sharing this interesting model Is the black dial model use black MOP? Cheers. Mike
Not that easy, but well.. Let me see, how to play..
By: hs111 : October 6th, 2017-05:30
First I decided for a straightforward, almost simple Rolex, a Rolex with a little twist: It's the Rolex 6556 "Tru Beat" or Dead Second, a little complication that more recently has raised a bit of attention, when JLC equipped 2 recent models of their Trib...
My Bulgari Gerald Genta Gefica Hunter
By: brauner : October 6th, 2017-05:33
Interesting, rare, rather expensive but absolutely underappreciated. What I like especially is the tribal touch. The case material behaves strange. The appearance differs from hour to hour. What you discover now wasn't there yesterday. It won't be there i...
For me, this timepiece is desirable for many reasons
By: Alkiro1 : October 6th, 2017-05:51
An incredible look and shape, a bronze case, a retrograde minute hand with an hole which not hide the jumping hour window, the GMT function and moon phase... So unusual means so cool here. Best wishes Alkiro
Nice.
By: TheMadDruid : October 6th, 2017-05:52
Genta gets a lot of attention here and everywhere for his designs from the 70s; but not for his own brand. Good stuff, Brauner.
The BP..
By: S F : October 6th, 2017-07:56
ref 7002. Have a great weekend! SF ...
Lovely
By: gcTIME : October 6th, 2017-08:59
I miss their old pieces. Not that the new ones are all bad, but I have not been able to find that same BP charm.
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By: Subexplorer : October 6th, 2017-12:59
Thank you for your kind comments
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-13:04
I don't think I have seen this version of the speedmaster before nor realized it's special characteristics I love the last photo. "tool watch" Have a good weekend, Mike
Wow - I love this Speedy!
By: nomadgiles : October 6th, 2017-14:33
Another to add on the ever increasing wish list. Thanks for sharing Abel. Best, Giles
very cool shots!
By: Seeks : October 6th, 2017-22:22
my 2 cents .i do feel that these case types are relatively much under appreciated than round or rectangular shapes. best regards - - seeks
Apple Watch
By: gcTIME : October 6th, 2017-08:56
Not. Somehow the originals are not as appreciated as the new digital stuff. What's going on? Megapode, Seaslug, Manatee...you name it. ...
The first generation AP Millenary...
By: Emil Wojcik : October 6th, 2017-13:09
It's amazing how many watch collectors I find that have never seen a first generation Millenary. Personally, one of the most attractive aspects of this watch is that it's about as under-the-radar as you can get. It's one of my favorite watches. ...
The Millenary
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-13:26
Case shape always generate a discussion. You either love it or hate it. Interestingly I think most people don't take the effort to try it on because it looks odd in the window Once it is on the wrist however the shape is very attractive Thanks for your pa...
Down under appreciated
By: cazalea : October 6th, 2017-16:50
watches by Marc Newsome (excluding the Apple watch) were known as IKEPOD. Here are two in front of my under-appreciated car with my underwhelming shirt: IKEPOD Seaslug with Alarm, World Time bezel, GMT, day/date. etc etc IKEPOD chronometre (with certifica...
I think that is the first double Ikepod wrist shot
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-22:34
I have ever seen! That is two votes for Ikepod for this weeks wristscan Thanks for sharing the watches, car, and shirt. Time for another gathering of the tribe...maybe for P20 Best Mike
Wakmann triple calendar chronograph
By: Seeks : October 6th, 2017-22:07
Dear Mike, superb story about Gene Clark. thanks for sharing! For this week’s WS.. how about the Wakmann triple calendar chronograph? I am not sure if it is under appreciated - I just don’t see too many posts (or am i not looking at the right places ) 😄 H...
Thank you. Not too many Walkman photos
By: mkt33 : October 6th, 2017-22:36
On Puristspro. These vintage models have so much character. They are definitely under appreciated Thanks for your contribution, Mike
Nothing to compare to yours...
By: KMII : October 7th, 2017-00:09
But here's a theme I feel may be under appreciated - entry level Seiko mechanical watches. Paraphrasing Uncle Joe, quantity has a quality all of its own. Plus they are the AK47 of the horological world, robust, and easily surviving on. Extra to no TLC Her...
The “AK47 of the horological world” LOL 😁
By: Alkiro1 : October 7th, 2017-02:10
Excellent metaphor my friend. At least your Seiko are much more peaceful. The creamy dial one is particularly lovely and well enhanced by its strap. Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks Alkiro!
By: KMII : October 7th, 2017-10:42
Definitely fully peaceful But they make for quite appealing weekend watches...
True! 😊
By: Alkiro1 : October 7th, 2017-11:32
Best wishes Alkiro
The one that came with it...
By: KMII : October 7th, 2017-10:44
The least amount of money I ever paid for a mechanical watch but definitely many more smiles per Euro than most Thank you! Btw. you could call Seiko an independent, since they still do everything themselves
Absolutely!
By: KMII : October 7th, 2017-10:45
They certainly add the possibility to appreciate horology to a much larger part of the population
Got many?
By: KMII : October 7th, 2017-10:35
Your favourite? Thanks Mike! And fabulous opening watch!
I thought about the "5" myself.
By: TheMadDruid : October 7th, 2017-08:29
Nice shot. But the "PADJ" is not under appreciated. Not around these parts, anyway.
Thanks 🙏🏻
By: KMII : October 7th, 2017-10:32
It's your less well known PADI cousin that is constantly overshadowed by you
Most underappreciated....
By: KIH : October 7th, 2017-03:45
.... There are A LOT of such watches in my eyes, but there may be a lot MORE which are OVERAPPRECIATED, hehe ) Most: 45 years old - After adjusting, still runs +/- 2 sec per day. .. and second most, IMHO. Before ($300 from eBay). .. and after by GP's rest...
I think the over appreciated theme
By: mkt33 : October 7th, 2017-08:23
Would be so busy that it would crash our servers 😀but it would be sooo interesting to see the results. We should definitely consider it It is amazing to see so many vintage models being shown compared to more modern watches so far Thanks for your contribu...
Hmm underappreciated?
By: NT931 : October 7th, 2017-04:28
Perhaps obscure vintage brands that have become defunct since the quartz crisis? This one is a simple manual wind 3 hander that I enjoy wearing, the 38mm case and the dial being attractive for me Cheap and quite fun! ...
I have many under appreciated watches
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 7th, 2017-07:00
not the well known Rolex or Patek Philippes. Only PuristS like us will know them But that's where the satisfaction and joy are. Only those in the know, know. Under appreciated or not by the general public doesn't matter Someone thought my VC Historique 19...
I hope so 😉
By: Alkiro1 : October 7th, 2017-09:19
Best wishes Alkiro
Ha ha 😁
By: Alkiro1 : October 8th, 2017-00:48
Best wishes Alkiro
Not merely underappreciated watches...
By: NT931 : October 7th, 2017-22:07
...But straps too! The watches are so lovely, especially the moser, but the kudu strap of the Moser is so beautiful, it sets off the dial perfectly
You always have that eye for detail
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 7th, 2017-22:29
thanks bro ! Probably the only one who sees more details than you is our legendary Sherlock Ming
Here's My Contribution- Omega 176.007
By: descartes1 : October 7th, 2017-10:24
I am a very big fan of Omega sport watches from the early 70's. They really bring me back to a period of my childhood. There are so many cool iterations having cool shapes with outstanding colors, such as the soccer timer, yacht racing and this one. The c...
Wonderful detailed photos...
By: mkt33 : October 7th, 2017-12:40
Another great find! Thanks for shooting me another unappreciated vintage seamaster Warmest, mike
Kryptonite?
By: nomadgiles : October 8th, 2017-10:05
;-)
Nice Lume!
By: mkt33 : October 8th, 2017-17:03
Yes Perrelet is a under appreciated brand....I own a Perrelet turbine, such a fun watch. I ALWAYS get compliments and everyone wants to wear it on their wrist to try it out! Best, Mike