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The WS for April - ‘Behind the Wheel’ is live 🏁
As mentioned on Wednesday, this month’s WS theme is ‘Behind the Wheel’. As cars (and other modes of transportation with a similar steering principle) seem to be almost as desirable to most members as watches, the combination seemed a natural fit.
Whether behind the wheel itself, or in any other combination with your favorite mechanical steed is of course up to you.
The categories are Wristshot, Static, Vintage and Watch of The Month as always and judges and verdicts will be posted I. A separate thread late on Sunday.
Looking forward to some vehicular bliss and wishing you all a great weekend ahead!
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The WS for April - ‘Behind the Wheel’ is live 🏁
As mentioned on Wednesday, this month’s WS theme is ‘Behind the Wheel’. As cars (and other modes of transportation with a similar steering principle) seem to be almost as desirable to most members as watches, the combination seemed a natural fit. Whether ...
Great Opening dear friend KM! Not easy to beat those car related shots and watches you share here. I didn´t remember viewing your LU Chopard 8Hz. Is a new piece in your collection?
Or perhaps my memory is just failing. In any case it is a wonderful timepiece you have captured in these two shots in all its beauty. Thanks a lot for your hosting and enjoy a nice weekend my friend. Will return later with my shots. Cheers, Abel
Thanks so much Abel!
The LUC 8HF has been in the collection for a while and I probably posted it several times - but not sure if here at WS 😊
It has been one of the ‘hopefully I manage to bag one’ watches for many years 👍🏻
And I was extremely happy when I did 😁
Great topic, KMII and what a nice series of your own shots !.. For me, (almost as always, if its there) your great VC and..
.. other than that I love your L.U. Chopard 8Hz Chronometer - what an eclectic, yet splendid watch ‼️ Also enjoyed your Ming specimens, already makes a real focus withn your collection, I trust. Although I myself didn‘t have a lot to contribute this time,...
Thanks so much HS111!
I hope your home redecorating went as planned and that you can enjoy some well deserved downtime now 😊👍🏻 And thanks for the kind words - the LUC 8HF is truly an unusual- yet at least to me - fascinating piece 👍🏻
Thanks a lot - glad you think so 😊👍🏻
The car studio is often the simplest way to make a shot of one is too lazy to put real effort in 😉
Well, the cost to keep tracking / racing the Formula 2000 SCCA kinda cut into my horology budgeting.
Tho i did wear the Bell&Roos very first release BR03-92, very handy at the track and easy to read. Funny thing is, she's now 18 years old, been subjected to over 30 races including some very harsh rain conditions... never serviced(!)... and still keeps gr...
That’s pretty cool combo 👌🏻👍🏻
For period correctness, the car would need to be in Guards Red 😁🎈
Cars and Watches, does it get much better than this? I think not.
Three On Three When I purchased these shoes, I didn’t realize the colors matched. Fun color combo The Brumos livery on the 70’s era Porsche bonnet looks nice in my garage. I do love an after market strap. Classic Casio Not a typical diving watch Sold this...
KILLER shots Larry! I especially enjoyed the 1st
And I love the vintage hood mounted in your garage wall 👍🏻
I just went back and re-read your post
Those shoes are so cool Larry, matched perfectly to your watch. Well done on this Wrist Scan theme! 👍🏻
Beautiful selection among which I particularly
like the Polar and Monaco. Best, Emmanuel
Love this WS Category 🚘 Cool shots everyone! 👍🏻
Just a few quick ones. The shifter and Roundel are from my very first BMW, a 2008 328 with Sport Pack. The OEM shifter was too tall so I replaced with the pictured short throw sport knob. When I turned it in for another 3 series, the Roundel somehow poppe...
Great shots and nice story 👌🏻👍🏻
I can very much relate to the connection that you described for the 328 - cars tended to be more - dunno - emotionally connected back in the day 😊
I feel the need for speed :-)) …
Dear friends, Good to hear at WristScan with a few shots for our automotive theme …. The GTO … Classic Jaguar …. Pure joy … Back later friends ! Best Captain ...
What an incredible opening, Captain 🙌🏻👌🏻👏🏻
Three heavy hitters both from the automotive and horological perspective 🦾👍🏻
Chuffed to bits Cap....
Some days are so breezy, it feels like the lyrics from that Prince song - 'I was busy doing something close to nothing'.... 🤘😎 ...
The advantage of the Escalade…
Being that if you don’t drive around it, you simply drive over it 😂
Too tempting of a proposition xD
I wish the client was more 'open' to experiences of that nature ....
Not on this occasion,
just the kids in the back, but it's actually a She, and she's far better known in Europe than in the US - that's why she lives here ....
But not keen on driving over things, is she? 😂
You reminded me of a funny story. Not naming names but in a company I was closely acquainted with there were two colleagues in one country organization that did not at all get along. As performance was suffering they decided to meet up for dinner after wo...
Hawhawhaw
In her instance, there is quite literally no better known motorsport brand than the one her father created! Not only does she not like being driven remotely fast, she actually gets nauseous - the ultimate ironies of life........ 😉
Did Enzo have daughters? 😉
That’s true, though - the ironies of life. Niki Lauda once said his most stressful time has always been in Brazil - more specifically the taxis there. The taxi drivers would universally recognize him and then try to prove how good they were and hence driv...
Hahaha - no different than getting a cab in the....
Balkans x). By the way, my ethnic brother, you are so on the nose with who my client is, all I'll add is that she is half Serbian as well (which I'm sure improved my chances of getting the job in the first place), and her dad is the MacDaddy of the fastes...
🤣the center dash even begins
to warn us about taking these wrist shots by saying “taking your eyes off…” 😂
I sure think so - cool, durable yet....
completely 'worry-free' even if I bang it up or lose it somewhere during my work travails
Oops! It seems I missed your shot!
I don't know this watch (it has a characterful shape and apparently nice dial). And I know so little about cars, that I can’t even identify your car!
It's a quartz Seiko Astron GPS
with a limited edition dial inspired by the night sky, and the case and bracelet are made out of grade 5 titanium. I really like the design because the case reminds me of the Overseas, and the bezel of the Royal Oak - it's a SeikOak if you will ☺️. The ca...
SeikOak, I like that!
For me, Ford or Cadillac (or Renault as far as I’m concerned): as long as it’s reliable and enables me to go to work, it’s all good! 🤩
Hello dear KM and friends! Here my shots answering the theme for this weekend.
Some time ago I have found that sometimes car interiors make for a great setting when parked outdoors as light seems to be soft and diffused… (Mare Nostrum Panerai Pre Vendome ref 5218-301-A c 1993) Though I can’t afford a car like my favorite spy owns I ...
Wonderful shots Abel 👌🏻👍🏻
That Panerai shot is one of your classics. Didn’t know you had a 911 - very cool 🏁 And the model Aston’s are a great touch. I have at some point collected 1:18 model cars and have over 60 - currently stowed away but cannot wait to get them back on display...
Thanks a lot for your kind comments dear friend KM. Yes, the Marina Militare shot is one of my favorites. The 911 belongs to my daughter and she lends it to me... sometimes! Lol!
I don´t want to collect model cars because I know myself and it will became another collecting obsession if I take that object seriously. So... I only collect Bond´s AM versions only! Lol! I hope you´ll find a place to display your model collection as it ...
It needs to be secure enough for my son not to be able to access it 😁😉
Still a bit too small to treat them as they should be 😊🤷🏻♂️
I can well understand you my dear friend. The day will come when you and your child…
… will en joy your collection… safely! 😉 Best, Abel
Super shots Abel …
I particularly like the first static shot of your Mare Nostrum and the last shot of the Jaguar. Best Captain
Thank you so much dear Captain! I´m happy to know you like the shots. The Mare Nostrum car shot is one of my favorites, and in the last shot the Jag is the Type S as you know.
Have a nice and relaxed weekend dear friend! Abel
Hello, Abel my friend !.. What a splendid series of shots !.. The Mare Nostrum is just a perfect pic !.. Chapeau !
Also enjoyed the legendary Aston/James Bond car shot plus the Rolex Pepsi still life „in the wheel“, and the last two Tudors with the faint background of this Sports car (Morgan or Jag ?). - Have a great weekend and all the Best to you and yours ‼️ 😊 ...
Hello my dear friend HS!! Thank you for your kind message and comments. I´m happy to know you enjoyed these shots. The last two cars are a vintage Jag 120 with some racing...
... touches (not my car regret to say) and the last shot is of my year 2000 Jag Type S. I wish you are enjoying a pleasant weekend my dear friend. Best, Abel
Love the mare. They really should make
a version as part of the regular lineup. Maybe a thread for another day, but favorite Bond and film?
Hello seabas! Thank you so much for your kind comments. The Mare Nostrum is a beautiful chronograph and as a matter of fact a few years ago Panerai launched a reissue (Pam 716) which...
... was faithful to this Pre Vendome version except for the use of Luminova instead of Tritium. It was discontinued in a short term though and I guess it still can be found in the secondary market easily at an affordable price. My favorite Bond films are ...
Yes - looking to see if I can find one of those re-releases or
hope they do an upcoming release. I feel it would add to their catalog and help the brand. Maybe the new leadership will do it. Connery is THE Bond for me. I too have seen each film several times - hoping for a quality pick for the “next” Bond. For me, Fr...
Hello again Sebastian. Guess the best thing is to hunt for the last MN reedition which has an affordable price and it is possible to find one in NOS condition. We don´t know...
... if the new Panerai leadership will order a third version of this beautiful chronograph. But... who knows? Regarding Bond: I´m glad to know we share similar thoughts about favorite Bond and films. I wish to know who will be next Bond soon. Best cordial...
It’s the H Moser Streamliner Alpine Limited Edition.
Contains their cylindrical Tourbillon skeleton movement. ...
Wow, that is special!
I suspected because of the case shape, but didn’t see the Moser name. Leaving it off , keeps it mysterious.
Unfortunately not!
The photo was taken at Silverstone last year at the British GP. The guys at Moser let me borrow the Streamliner for the day. My wear was the chrono - I spent most of the day two handed 😉 ...
Thanks!
But they won’t work for the upcoming Miami GP this year - Mercedes/IWC at the Miami Club 😉 ...
🤣. Can’t take credit for this.
It’s an OEM strap from IWC from one of their other Petronas F1 series.
These are truly brilliant 👏🏻
Captured most of the spots, exhaust, steering wheel, engine - even the Ferris wheel 😁 Tr hat UG Lexus V8 shot is truly superb. And had me thinking - if they do the UG relaunch right, having the positioning of unassuming luxury that Lexus once enjoyed woul...
Thanks KM. Lets see what the revived UG will bring to the table..
As for Lexus, the product line up is so “pedestrian” nowadays. Even the workshop technician advised me to avoid a certain model range. Agreed, LC500 is the one and only exception.
The RC F could technically work, too…
But it’s even longer in the tooth and not a huge fan of the design. The fact that the LS is neigh on gone, there is no GS anymore - quite unfortunate. The Lack also suffers from that comically small boot, making it very impractical, even if it is pretty a...
Once the LS ditched the V8, it was sayonara….
And the RC F, I would just go for the Audi RS5….
It is one of the last naturally aspirated V8 4 seaters…
The RS5 is a turbo V6 in the meantime - effective but less soulful 😊
Superb shots all, Watchonthewrist 🙌🏻👌🏻
My favorite being the first for the watch and the Amidas and the Bulova for the composition and combination 👏🏻👍🏻
Many cool pieces, but the Meistersinger
has that little extra thing for me. Best, Emmanuel
I'm so not into cars that I don't really feel legitimate
to participate in this automotive Wristscan. But why not, after all: here are three shots taken on my way to work or back from it in my thirteen years old Renault Scenic... Best, Emmanuel ...
Three great shots at that 👌🏻👍🏻
The car doesn’t matter as long as you are enjoying it and it makes a good car studio for watch shots 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The Chopard is my favorite, for obvious reasons but all three are excellent 🙌🏻
Thank you so much, Abel!
I'm very glad to hear that you enjoy your CdV too! Have a great Sunday, Emmanuel
After a while of silence, (because of a building project at home), my only car related shots I could find.. 😉
Thus, all I could humbly contribute are these JLC MMV Parking pics. (Yes, in my stables many watch pics, but practically none car related.. - Hope they at least fit the bill.. One MMV Parking may not be enough.. Thus, no more Parking tickets.. HAGWE and B...
Glad, you liked it !.. Thx for the nice comment !
The Parking(s) are from the mid Sixties, AFAIK.. Best ! 😊
We were missing you at WS dear friend HS. Though it is easy to understand you were fully engaged with your home project. Nice shots showing your two wonderful Parking JLC ...
... Memovox watches. This is a most intriguing and rare variant which I like so much but never had the chance of finding in my local hunting grounds. You surely never had a parking ticket while wearing one of them! Lol! I loved your metal scale car too. W...
Seems like the theme fits you like a glove 🧤
Fantastic shots and love how you captured the road as well as the cars and watches 👌🏻 Btw. what’s the very vintage machine you paired with the Breitling?
Thanks for the compliments! The car is a model T Ford. Not sure of the exact year. I have two nearby friends that have a small fleet of them. My ltd ed Breitling Premier Wheels and Waves seemed like a natural for this fun theme!
I’m impressed and baffled when watching them drive these cars. And today only 18% of our population knows how to operate a manual transmission! ...
Wow! Great shots IDBOT! Great watches and what an experience to drive a T Ford! Love that last shot so much. I never had the chance to drive one of them regret to say...
... Thank you for sharing your friend`s "flotilla" of these cars. Thanks for sharing all those interesting shots of cars and watches! Cheers! Abel
It was my pleasure to join in. Glad you enjoyed the pics! But to be honest while I'm pretty skilled with using a manual transmission I doubt I'd even make it around the block
driving a Model T. The pedals aren't what you'd expect them to be and you're constantly fiddling around with the spark advance lever on the left side of the steering wheel. The throttle is the steering wheel lever on the right. It's basically an on-off sw...
Hello my friend. Here in my Country we named the Model T : "El Ford a bigotes" (meaning the Ford with moustaches) due to the two levers under the steering wheel.
I`m very skilled driving a manual transmission car as I learned driving with manual cars and only in my forties could get my first automatic and never leaved them but from time to time I drive witn manuals with no problem to drive one or other type. But n...
The passion …
Hello again friends ! I wanted to share a few more shots of passion for all things watches and cars … Both have been painstakingly assembled … Historic manufacturers … My heart chose these two … The need for speed … Engineering design, perfection … The cl...
Truly works of perfection - the cars, the watches, the combinations 👏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻
Really nothing to add - but where’s the GR? 😉
Like all the others…
Such a well judged pairing 🙌🏻👌🏻🏁 Hope you’re enjoying it as much as ever 👍🏻
Wow !.. What a super series of pics !.. Of watches & Cars ‼️.. Enjoyed your shots, simply breathtaking to me !‼️
Triple Chapeau, dear friend ! 😊😊
Hello dear Captain! Stunning shots you share here in this combination of two passions: cars and watches. Not easy to choose one of these shots as favorites... That Orfina/Porsche!!!
Uff! You make it so difficult the choice. Keep enjoying both passions my dear friend. Best cordial regards, Abel
Very nice topic, KMII!
So I just have to take part again. ☺️ I have to admit, I took photos of many watches in the car because the lighting conditions there are simply good. Here my selection: 1.) First of all, I'll start with my latest acquisition, my IWC Portuguese Eternal IW...
Simply wow 🤩🙌🏻👌🏻
Whether it’s the amazing collection behind the wheel of several BMWs (I sense a preference there) or behind that ‘other wheel’ (PAM shot) - you do know how to pair them really well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
„sense a preference“
Yes, it’s the 745LE xDrive and the newer pics show the i7 xDrive60. And thank you so much for your very kind comment. 🙏🙏🙏
Your IWC collection is a treasure to behold!
The pic of your Eternal calendar is absolutely gorgeous. Best, Emmanuel
OMG Thomas! What an array of great watches you share here. Big congrats on your latest arrival. That IWC is breathtaking!! I can easily understand that you can`t take it off since its arrival.
Great shots at the wheel. You know I love your IWC repeater. Some winner candidates among your great shots. Keep enjoying and loving all your beauties so much. Best, Abel
Dear Abel, thank you so much for your kind and generous words
I truly appreciate it, especially coming from you! I must say, your selection is absolutely fantastic. From the vintage charm of your Rolex Submariner and the iconic GMT-Master to the bold personality of the Panerai Mare Nostrum, each piece has such stron...
Hello dear Thomas. You are welcome and they are well deserved. I thank you for your kind words about my choices for this past weekend and for my collection in general.
It is always my big pleasure to participate in our Forum and to share both my watches and my passion for them. I enjoy this so much and I wish every one who participates enjoy as much as I do. Appreciate so much your so kind comments! Best cordial regards...
Spring has sprung - the Pagoda is back on the streets
….and there was a watch involved today as well. Always interesting whether the season opens with smiles or tears. Today, it was smiles as the 1967 Pagoda came back to life in good shape. Took it for an hout-long drive in the cold April sunshine. Claus ...
Fabulous combination 👌🏻👍🏻
Our neighbor was just getting his Pagoda ready in the garage today, too! Thanks for the cool shots / and great watch choice to go with it 🙌🏻
Lovely car Claus!! And a beautiful watch you choose for your ride. This is a watch that i have in my wish list for years but never had the chance to hunt... so far.
I specially like the thrid shot. A very nice day to ride with the roof down! Thanks for sharing! Abel
On track
Hi All Couple of shots from a sprint event I was at today. And a few shots using the car as a studio Cheers JML ...
So very true 👍🏻
Especially if one doesn’t have a lot of time it often tends to be one of the best places to shoot watches 😊
It's an old Seiko five
Definitely not as thin as it appears - about 10/11 mm thick Wears well though Cheers JML
Such a nice selection, JML 👌🏻🏁
Especially love the one showing the race harnesses in the background from your sprint event 👏🏻
My JLC Master Control Chronograph and My Porsche 911SC
My first Wrist Scan Entry: I have loved and owned this European Version Porsche 911SC since 1988. I recently upsized displacement to 3.2L and added hotter camshafts, and boy, does she scoot! The JLC Master Control Chronograph I've had since 2021, and it's...
Welcome to your first WS 👏🏻👍🏻
So nice of you to join and a wonderful combination of classic car and chronograph 🙌🏻
You’d think with all the car shows, races and historics I’ve been to...
…I’d have something to show but here’s what I got... My trusty Croton 1878 with Land Speed Record Jaguar D-type... …and it’s Val. 7733 ticker. With a little history on 108CSR. from: https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2016/04/scca-undefeated-jaguar-d-type-so...
Thanks for this wonderful piece of history 👍🏻🙏🏻
And such a fitting watch to go with it 👌🏻👍🏻
Have I ever mentioned my preference . . .
. . . for Kendall GT-1 motor oil? 😀 I've been using Kendall in my cars for over forty years, ever since my engine builder (yes, I had modified Ford once!) specified Torco, and if that wasn't available, Kendall. He'd run tests on all the synthetic makers a...
Now that - in 1:1…
Would be the perfect Art-mobile 😁 With some cue racks and watch boxes in the back 👍🏻 Cool story, too - thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
That`s a great find dear Art! A scale model van with your favorite brand of oil inscriptions! Cute! Nice choice on your wrist to "drive" your van. ;)
This brand is unknown in my country and I confess I didn`t know it myself. Nice shot! Cheers! Abel
Kendall GT-1 was the motor oil of choice for drag racers . . .
. . . 40+ years ago. I've used it consistently in my cars ever since the early '80s except for a brief period - maybe a year - when I couldn't find it locally and had to switch to Mobil 1. Can't say I noticed any changes in performance or mileage, but oil...
Thank you so much for your explanation dear Art.
Interesting to know. We can find Mobil products here but not a very popular brand here except in race circles as not a brand found in many places.
Truly impressive vintage machinery, Bill 👌🏻👍🏻
And the watches to match 👌🏻🙌🏻 Is there a strong appreciation for Pontiac there? (first shots)
Too Late for the Contest, but Historically Interesting Longines Race Watch
I missed the entry for this month's contest, but the story is really good so I thought I'd post anyways. This is about Longine's Great Race Watch. Not many people know about this watch. As you can see from the advertisement from about 1918-1920, Longines ...
Thanks so much for adding this fascinating piece of information here 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I believe more members would see it, if you copied it into a separate post and repost it on Horological Meandering (HoMe). That would be much appreciated 👍🏻🙏🏻