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A fine example for the Dark Ages coming to an end
Aug 17, 2018,05:49 AM
Cartier reentering the fine watchmaking realm back in 1999/2000 by reanimating the Tortue and by putting the THA monopusher chronograph into it.
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The WS for the 17th of August - ‘The Dark Ages’ - is live
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-10:21
As announced on Wednesday the theme for this week’s WS will be Dark Ages, aka the 1980 to 2000 time period. Any model that was in production then, irrespective of whether your specimen is from a bit before or after, is welcome So whether it’s a Golden Era...
a dark period indeed
By: VinnieD : August 16th, 2018-12:02
here is a golden Pasha from that era Nice enough dial and hands but the case is challenging by today's standards. Is Cartier still producing the Pasha model? The one with the diver grille was fun too! ...
Not sure about today...
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-22:46
But the Genta generation Pasha was quite a fun piece. And a great one you have Vinnie!
Great theme...
By: shortys home : August 16th, 2018-12:28
... although the later years of the time span may also be the beginning of what I call the Golden Age, since between 1995 and possibly 2005 a huge number of exciting timepieces were (re-) created. So let me focus on some of those but keep the Dark Ages co...
Not bad, Henrik.
By: TheMadDruid : August 16th, 2018-12:35
Actually, much better than not bad. Pretty great.
Oh yes :)
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-22:49
There’s always light - even during dark times...
These are some fantastic entries, Henrik!
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-22:49
And as you said, a Golden Age sprung out of it - was hoping for some Type XX and Blancpain exhibits to demonstrate this And counting on you to show them Thanks!
These are some fantastic shots, Padj!
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-22:51
And I guess they managed to keep the promise? Another example of the period producing the brightest of resurgence, too!
Yes.
By: TheMadDruid : August 17th, 2018-05:55
Even without avianistic strapistry.
Great watch...
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 18th, 2018-13:52
Great photos !
I remember the Bapco Air King...
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-22:55
Art and the story around it. As for your second entry - fabulous! The period included the rebirth and renaissance of Saxonian watchmaking, which makes it a glorious time indeed
Very nice entry, Cirotti!
By: KMII : August 16th, 2018-22:57
Many brands tended to be a bit more open to experimentation back then I really love your Omega - I guess they haven’t produced a jumping hour one for a while now?
That they have...
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-00:16
And the period showcases that quite well
Well,
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : August 17th, 2018-01:58
that period wasn’t too bad at all! My Ultra Thin, typical specimen from that era: The undisputed Queen, the classical Lange 1, birth of an Icon: And another Jlc, here is the also iconic Reverso, the romantic Sun & Moon: The Minerva Anniversary dial, o...
What a selection, Adam!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-06:16
Fully agree with you that there were plenty of spectacular pieces in the era - and you have a fantastic cross section that you’ve shown here! The new JLC, the Lange 1, the Reverso, the Minerva... fabulous!
I'll call mine "The Blue Ages"
By: Boris : August 17th, 2018-02:27
One of the watches doesn't qualify for the 1980-2000 period, but the two others surely do. ...
Yes. M.N.80 markings
By: Boris : August 17th, 2018-23:16
Bought from Horlogerie Cottinet in Brest in 2005.
The Dark Age...I think
By: crown comfort : August 17th, 2018-02:47
you have stretched the time period too far, KMII. Starting latest in the mid 90s, watch designs have gone back to classic designs that still today look fresh and brands revived mechanical movements and developed in-house calibers. When I see Lange 1 being...
Very cool, Horo!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-06:22
Fantastic entries, both Have a great weekend!
Beautiful!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-06:23
Like the Pagoda a lot - great piece! And as you say, not dark at all
Minerva
By: deBalzac : August 17th, 2018-04:03
Minerva from 1999 Best Regards deBalzac ...
Reverso Latitude
By: fernando : August 17th, 2018-05:56
From the 90s. HAGWE! fernando ...
These are really great!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-08:55
Blancpain really made fantastic watches during that time. And you seem to have a fantastic collection Thanks for sharing it!
1997...the transition year...the Pre-A models
By: sergio : August 17th, 2018-09:00
due to growing money problems, Panerai decided to "chuck it all in". As a consequence, the watch division is sold to the Vendome "swan song" is danced by some models that hadn't had a chance to be produced by...them Italians. While taking inventory and p...
Even if the first one was before....
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 17th, 2018-10:01
What you have called the Dark Ages, it for sure helped to bring them into the business… GP were pioneers in the Quartz business! A classic that survived the Dark Ages... Reverso GT: A classic that survive, like coffee...! Best Blomman ...
Two fantastic pieces, Blomman!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-10:37
Love the dial of your GP - so refreshing for the times and still cool today. As for the Reverso, a timeless classic
So looking back things weren’t really that bad!
By: Jay (Eire) : August 17th, 2018-11:52
Great theme this week. And despite my low level of participation I have much appreciation for the weekly wristscan. So now to the watches: Towards the end of the dark years VC had this baby, 36mm Platinum Jump Hours. Not my watch unfortunately, I still th...
Glad you like the theme :)
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-11:59
And given the watches you have from the period I can well understand Some fantastic pieces!
Yes, a great theme.
By: Jay (Eire) : August 17th, 2018-13:51
I had to think a little to see what would fall within the correct timeframe.
Thanks for this spectacular entry, Abel!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-15:20
Wasn’t aware of your Oysterquartz collection and the story behind is fantastic Just one question - the Ref 1630. I have read quite a bit on the Ref 1530, with the case later used for the Oysterquartz and a mechanical Cal. 1575 movement but never heard of ...
Thanks a lot dear KM for your kind comments! Glad you found...
By: Subexplorer : August 17th, 2018-15:47
... this post interesting. Model 1530 was called oyster Perpetual Date and was all steel Model 1630 called oyster Perpetual Datejust and was steel with gold bezel and a line of three links gold on center of bracelet. Shape of case and bracelet were simila...
Fantastic 17000!
By: Boris : August 17th, 2018-19:42
You have done so well on this one. True icon from the 80's. Makes you want to listen to some Duran Duran.
:) [nt]
By: Subexplorer : August 19th, 2018-05:53
Is Heat always associated with Light?
By: MTF : August 17th, 2018-14:51
At first, I thought that I had no watches from the Dark Age as I lost the 1970 Seiko Automatic Chronograph during a house move and the 1984 Citizen quartz watches were not "kept for the next generation". Perseverance was rewarded because searching through...
You’re fully right there :)
By: KMII : August 18th, 2018-07:01
And miraculously the hoard keeps getting bigger if one doesn’t fight it But it’s a nice kind of hoarding...
You never fail to surprise, MTF!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-15:25
The Chopard I expected, the rest were definite surprises! The Tissot Woody I wore myself for some time - will need to check st my parents place if it’s still there But you seem to have a different strap from the one I remember... And the Poljot I really d...
It's a Joint Collection
By: MTF : August 18th, 2018-02:09
The two from 1988 were for the current Mrs MTF as she loves collecting wooden objet d' Arte and unique shapes. But she let me wear them at least twice! Unfortunately, her sister's former Weimaraner used its teeth on both watches. That's why I didn't take ...
Obviously ;)
By: KMII : August 18th, 2018-02:49
Too bad of course but then gnawing on watches cannot be healthy...
Just happen to be wearing this today...
By: Emil Wojcik : August 17th, 2018-16:19
I believe the first generation Millenary came out in '96 but I really don't remember. This one's from 2000. Emil ...
A very interesting piece!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-23:09
And a rare non-RO / ROO we get to see here. I really like the playfulness of the reference, even if it has perhaps not turned into the success AP was hoping for. Makes it all the more interesting now
A truly fantastic piece, Tim!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-23:11
And must have been quite large for the time, too? Love the enamel dial and it’s definitely a testament to the brand being on a sound course
The only two i have from that 'dark period'
By: halkcb : August 17th, 2018-19:08
...from the 80s small in size but still a classic--automatic version although i was then tempted by the quartz which was so much in vogue then the 90s my one of two rolexes HAGWE henry ...
Thanks for adding these two, Henry!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-23:13
Both interesting specimen without a doubt. I also find it surprising that the Cartier did not decide to put Automatic on the dial - must not have been seen as the feature to be advertised as much as it became in the 1990s and beyond
A dark watch for the Dark Ages
By: Boris : August 17th, 2018-19:37
I have already posted a picture of the 3 blue Tudor's, but reflecting upon my collection, it really has to be this one. One of the best thing to ever come out of the 90's, and significant historically as being one of the first models, together with the Da...
All I can say is wow!
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-23:15
A fantastic looking IWC and one I didn’t know about at all First IWC ceramic or first full stop?
‘Only’ doesn’t do the watches justice, Nico :)
By: KMII : August 17th, 2018-23:18
Two fantastic pieces and the shots to match! It has certainly not been all darkness during those two decades, as your watches, along with very many others here aptly demonstrate
Two fantastic references, HS111!
By: KMII : August 18th, 2018-01:53
And definitely on the shining armour side, both They weren’t lost decades after all! Have a great weekend
Now actually...
By: KMII : August 18th, 2018-06:59
I feel it looks cool again - has that certain Cartier style and I think one could pull it off again Great entry, thanks a lot, Watchonthewrist!
From End of an Era
By: jml_watches : August 18th, 2018-07:47
Hi All Bought this in 2000, so end of the era Cheers JML ...
Great Reverso...
By: KMII : August 18th, 2018-08:50
And fantastic pictures, JML - showing it to the best advantage
The “it” watch of the 80's...
By: rdenney : August 18th, 2018-21:17
Was the Ebel Sport Classic Chronograph, Zenith-powered, the watch that persuaded Zenith to restart production of the El Primero. Ebel was one of the five most important watch companies in Switzerland in the 80’s. They made all the watches for Cartier, inc...
I was hoping for one of these, Rick!
By: KMII : August 18th, 2018-22:10
They certainly are defining for the period and without Ebel many thing might have turned out differently. Thanks for the great shot and the story around it - much obliged!
Group picture
By: nitediver : August 19th, 2018-03:28
Here is a group picture of my watches from the 80’s and 90’s: Longines Conquest 1995, Rolex GMT Master 16700 from 1989 and Breguet 3820 from end of the 90’s. The Longines Conquest was the first “real” watch I bought and I still remember that it was around...
Here are pictures of the conquest
By: nitediver : August 19th, 2018-03:32
Something went wrong with the mobile upload...here are the pictures: The Longines Conquest was the first “real” watch I bought and I still remember that it was around 1500 Swiss Francs at the time, which seems quite expensive in retrospect, considering it...
I have no desire to own a quartz watch.
By: TheMadDruid : August 19th, 2018-05:39
But it is very cool to see some of the ones posted this weekend. Your Conquest is certainly a great representative of the full-on quartz age.
You know you want to, Padj...
By: KMII : August 19th, 2018-05:58
A quartz with a pterodactyl strap? You absolutely must On a more serious note, several of the brands you like used to make quartz watches, some even quite special ones, such as the GP Laureato 40th Anniversary... Only very few of them produced, with what ...
A fantastic and truly diverse trio, Stefan!
By: KMII : August 19th, 2018-04:10
There was a time as you say, when quartz commanded a premium. Your profile shot I find particularly interesting - namely the thinness of the Conquest in comparison to the other two. I think the return of mechanical watches has definitely damaged the ultra...
Fantastic one, Ian...
By: KMII : August 19th, 2018-08:40
And thanks for joining in Rolex was a stalwart throughout the period! Have a nice Sunday
Oldies
By: pmh6000 : August 19th, 2018-16:28
A Lord Elgin from the sixties still running and the case has never been opened and a Seiko from the 80’s that needs a battery.. ...