WristScan

. . . style. Was there ever a period in wristwatch production more easily identifiable than the mid-'60s to mid '70s? Cushion cases, C cases, octagonal . . . the high point in watch design, imho. This week, let's share the '70s - or '70s inspired - exampl...  

I love c cases but mostly comes prior to the 70es... Well... There's one though... But rarely worn it out nowadays.... 🤣 Well I got some more 70es child but not that funky 70es... Classic tv style... The classic floral dial... With onyx crown Looks incred...  

I'm considering myself to be lucky to stumble across these pieces... So many kind of them but rare enough to fit my taste, haha. HAGWE! Best Jev

Best wishes Alkiro

Now I'm trying to get the 60es or prior pieces, much challenging than 70es in a good shape... HAGWE Al! Best Jev

Best wishes Alkiro

Love your collections as well!

... and enjoy on the wrist! Thank you for sharing your beauties! Hagwe my friend! Abel

There's something charming about c cases. Pie pan a bit on smaller side on the wrist so c cases are nice updates for constellation lines... Hagwe to you too dear Abel! Best Jev

. . . and why not? '70s TV . . . . . . rules ;-) . . .

Thanks!

From the 70’s: Designed in the 70’s ...  

Weird thing is, is that the GMT feels less 70’s than the other two...

I sold the second one ...  

. . . not the least. That 1000M SM [ref 166.093] is a serious piece of hardware, too . . .

Gave it to the watchmaker who wore it for a week and it never stopped Swapped it for a VC triple calendar ...  

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Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Nice one, mate! Thank you for sharing!

. . . and I've seen its workings, accomplished with mirrors. Perhaps the ultimate '70s watch: born, bred, and extinguished within that decade . . .

Hi A few from late sixties and early seventies. There's something about a metallic brown dial! Or of brown isn't your colour Cheers JML ...  

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Been a good choice. Nice to add an automatic alarm.

Here I am still struggling to find one with decent price and decent condition... Congrats! Best, Jev

You find watches you want in unexpected places and times. Cheers JML

. . . of the GS 56 I wouldn't mind adding to my collection. My eggplant '72 GS 56 . . . . . . should have a stablemate . . . ...  

It's always good to cover all bases

As you know I love the Funky 70s! Here is a sneak peak of one of my Omega from that decade... Will come back with more tonight...! Best Blomman ...  

Me like

Only problem is that the batteries do not last long... Best Blomman

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It will be a breeze....! Best Blomman

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The calm before the storm... 🤣

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Thank you, dear friend Abel! Best Blomman

Spotted one but haven't pulled the trigger... And got robbed from marine... 🤣. Should I take it or leave it?

And even more so in good condition. Best Blomman

. . . of more examples in your collection, blomman. Especially when you've got storage accommodations in Fort Knox. Nicolas says your stash is just across the bullion. ...  

Yet. Best Blomman

...You wear them all... (Two of them are not mine, borrowed from a dear friend) ...  

Best wishes Alkiro

The two Lemania looks awesome! Best Blomman

Nice one there! Love that regatta!

. . . Long Arm Silver.

Great line up - wish someone would approach me in a bar, draw up a sleeve and say ‘wanna buy a watch’ with that collection ;-)

......and the AP RO is pictured next to the 1972 Texas Instruments Datamath. Cheers, HSTE ...  

Best wishes Alkiro

Cheers, HSTE

Best wishes Alkiro

Cheers mate! D

Cheers, HSTE

... I coveted so much and not many young guys owned those days! I feel I still have it ... somewhere! I need to urgently look for iit now!! Lovely AP of course! Hagwe! Abel.

Cheers, HSTE

. . . and those of us with slide rules in math class were at a disadvantage. ;-) Today, I'd give anything to remember how a slide rule works.