Hello dear friends! As announced past Wednesday the WS Team has decided to pay tribute to our dear friend Captain Scarlett dedicating this edition to his memory. Just a week ago our Community was shocked with the sad news of the passing of our dear Captai...
His pictures not only share his very personal style as photographer and his favorite watches but also his creativity, his other passions like fine cars, the Moon Race story, movies, etc. and of course his fine good humor. His Mince pie Explorer shot never...
which is overshadowed by the passing of our dear Captain. These photos instantly bring back memories of his presence and interactions with him. Best, Emmanuel
Itβs both an honor and a big sadness to have to take the hosting which belonged to our dear Captain this April edition. Iβm glad to read that you feel that my posts bring those fond memories back as it was my intention. Have a peaceful Easter Season my de...
The one that would immediately come to mind is his Arctic PAM shot - one I always appreciated in the winter themed WSs βοΈ Thanks for hosting this Abel ππ»ππ»
strong personality shots published along the years which I would have loved to include. Another one which I didnΒ΄t find readily was a Doxa shot by the sea water surrounded by foam. That was a dangerous shot as the wave could take away the watch but the fi...
It represents something that I think our dear captain Scarlet, would really appreciate and endorse. Two gentlemen, separated from tens of thousand miles away, coming together to enjoy one of their true passions. I shall keep his memory close to my heart a...
... and to get to develop a strong friendship no matter the distance which physically separates them. Sharing a passion for watches is just the beginning. Discovering a marvelous person comes later and the peak of this experience comes when it is possible...
A cute story: I posted a silly sundial watch ( ugly as sin ) on a Wristscan he was overseeing and I was awarded for the pic, he said he liked it because it didnβt have a date. That still makes me laugh! I know he enjoyed Porsche logo and watch pic I hope ...
It was truly a pleasure to chat with him. You and every participant of this thread are building this homage to our dear departed friend. In spite of our sadness, we try to remind him with same joy he instilled in us through our fond memories. You share he...
Thank you for sharing so many great shots of our Captβn, these signature shots showing a very special character and gentleman !.. So well done, my friend ! I am late in joining in, but hopefully not too late; thus you will find my pics pretty much at the ...
It is a Big loss for all of us and we will miss the Captain so much. His departure makes me feel very sad. Thank you so much for your participation my dear friend and for your message with the pictures and watches from your collection which I already comm...
β¦ the old photograph of the XK 120 racing car. Superb watch and a classic fast car two of our dear friend passions. Will you please share a bit of information on the B&W photo here? Thank you for your great entry! Have a nice Easter Season! Abel
The watch is my great grandfather's pocket watch and the photograph, I'm not sure about who took it, either my father or grandfather, represents the XK 120 race car number 411 driven by Olivier Gendebien in 1954 in the Mille MIglia. This is a vehicle the ...
I remember that the Captain has a nice collection of pictures relating with car races, classic race cars and classic car drivers. Your picture would have been a fitting addition to that collection. Beautiful pocket watch. I own an old Solvil wrist watch w...
Much has been written about the Captain over the past days and I suppose everyone can add a small piece of the story. Heβs been a lifeblood of the forum for many years with interests raging wide when it came to watches, cars, travel, food and much more. H...
The superb Prestige de la France VC was a recent addition to his collection and a nice coincidence you also own it being almost a βsignature watchβfrom you. Thank you for this post my dear friend KM!
β¦ of my dear friend the Captain. We shared the ownership of several watches and also a passion for all things related with Astronauts watches, the Moon Landing, and James Bond. We used to make some references to Bond movies and remembering phrases or char...
My Chronometro Gondolo joins me in paying tribute to you and thanking you for everything you have done to make this place of sharing and passion a warm and fraternal place. Farewell, with all my sympathy, Emmanuel ...
In this photo - shared earlier by Abel - he paired one with his beloved Speedy, sunglasses and LV traveling trunk. I know that this particular hat came from Lock & Co - he mentioned it in his post. Iβm not sure which line itβs from - not current - but loo...
... group beautifully shot in the Captain style. Lovely pictures you share here and I can remember the nice chat between you and Captain Scarlett following his posting some time ago. The Captain liked to carefully choose not only his watches but also his ...
I guessed the CdV would catch your eye - I know how much you share the love for that one. So today Iβve just picked out a simple Speedy 3861 for the morning. I recall Captainβs love for all things Speedy and this most modest piece in my collecting helps k...
... The Captain and me have been devoting much of our horological passion through the years to this model. Not only on the watch itself but also on its history and the history of the Space Race of the 1960/70s as well. Sometimes we collectors need to stop...
We attended an engagement party yesterday afternoon so I swapped out the Speedy for another of Captainβs favorite manufactures - with this Santos Dumont. ...
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. actually lived in a flat above the store at 6 St. James St. in London in the early 1930βs. He was a loyal customer and Lock have a line of Trilby hats named for him in their line up (actually their top of the line beaver pelt models ...
A big loss ππ» Difficult to find the right picture for this WS . Here a watch with a special meaning for me personally and i think a appropriate watch to post now in memory of Dear Captain ππ»π ...
... we lost a constant presence here and in many of us... in our personal lives. You found a way to express your feelings through an special watch, and this is a language our dear Captain so well understood and we do too. A charming watch with a lovely di...
I don't have a Speedie but I do have a period correct Seamaster and a period correct background which I like to think the Captain would have enjoyed being behind the wheel of Fab1 with Lady Penelope by his side! (*) "Step on it, Parker!" is the usual quot...
One of the most prolific Japanese illustrustrator of modern times, I left his name in the lower left corner out of respect. I will write a small post about him later, an amazingly talented gentleman.
When I read your post about the sad new of Cpt's passing, it was shocking and felt "unreal", it was so sudden. From his post, I could see Cpt as a person who is passionate and lives life to the fullest, so this really came too soon. A big loss to WPS, all...
Yes, the Captain was very a passionate person and lived to the fullest and enjoying Life. He was a true Fighter for Life. This is a Big loss for our Community and a Big loss for his Family and for those who considered him a loved good friend. You share tw...
Sometimes buying an Indie is equated to living on the edge a bit, always the issues of serviceability etc are rolled out. To match that theme of living on the edge hereβs a photo of my Romain Gauthier C6 on one of Hong Kongβs notorious little red buses; n...
Agree that this horologic route brings some risks but I guess this do not detract from the joy and pleasure of owning and wearing them. Beautiful RG you choose for your tribute to our dear friend. Never had the chance to visit HK but it is true that those...