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had my Habring2 out for a stroll and came back to see a cover from the woods. Then there was that wine from Paris, now consumed but the label preserved for its memory. Something for the wine lovers too. The date is wrong, had to catch up all week after th...  

. . . it's all good - wood, that is! Hope you caught the 540K, Tim . . . that would've been quite a sight to see.

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Reminds me of... ... the WT Memo I hunt so bad! :) HAGWE Blomman

End of the holidays tomorrow... 1400 Kilometers by car... So, tomorrow, this will be the turn of my Sonata to be on the wrist. The uploader doesn't work, so no pic for me today... Best, Nicolas

. . . until your entry is received, Nicolas. We could not have a session without your submission! Best, Turo

. . . this was coming ;-) . . .

. . . the crystal is highly reflective, so it's hard to get a decent shot of the dial. This was the best of more than sixty wrist shots taken yesterday, and still not entirely satisfactory. Art

... and worth the effort. Thanks, Art. Andrew

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. . . olive green leaf ;-) . . .

The strap I got from Bim! And as he is a big fan of Sweden I thought it was very appropriate to use the strap in the "heart" of Sweden! :) Best Blomman

More to come in the TO and JLC soon! ;) Best Blomman

A lucky shot! :) Best Blomman

the same wave over the summer! :) But I didn't have chance to leave kthe country... So, local landscape for me! :) Best Blomman

and a tough watch to compliment it.

More pics to come! :) Best Blomman

Rolling hills, blue sky fluffy clouds and ... ... watches growing on trees. You must be in heaven! Nice shot, Blomman. Andrew

in Sweden (that is)! ;) When you don't have time for a long trip - you have to make the short one count! Best Blomman

Like a piece of art! Best, Stefan

In such enviroment - can't go wrong! :) Thank you, Stefan! Best Blomman

Art, Nice theme and following the PuristSPro school: I didn't had a clue of what is "persimmon" until I Google the name! Here this name is "dióspiro" from the Greek dióspuron (food of Zeus) or, more common, "caqui", from the Japanese kaki". Back to watche...  

But I will happily make an exception for the X 33! ;) Best, Nicolas

I'm hanging extra garlic on all entrances here, just in case. Cheers, Nilo

. . . a thirty-plus year old tree recently felled at Uncle Jake's farm. It's going to my cue maker, who will fashion a wrap of persimmon wood . . . [image from google search] . . . on to a purpleheart handle . . . . . . similar to this stick with an Afric...  

. . . but also useful. Gold club wood heads were commonly made of persimmon, way back when.

Thank you for the wood lecture. Cheers, Nilo

. . . of the X-33 and original Speedy split. They really are quite alike, case-wise . . .

you are killing me Art I had hard time trying to forget African leadwood wrap and now this :( Best D

. . . cut from the oldest persimmon tree on Uncle Jake's farm later this weekend, which will then have to be cured for at least a year before he can make use of them. If the wood turns out to be good enough to use, start planning a trip to So Cal for eith... 

toothbrush ---check underwear --- check ticket --- check Travel log completed :) Your kindness have no limits Best D

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8641/tr20ontheroof.jpg HAGWE. Nicolas ...  

. . . a more fluid blend between background and strap than this? Nicely done, Nicolas. Your Sonata later in the session, perhaps?

I take the road in 5 hours, and have to drive 1400 Kilometers tomorrow... I doubt I will have the time to post a pic of the Sonata tomorrow... ;) All the best, Don Arturo. Nicovlad, almost in his coffin.

... but I can tell you they are worth it! I guess you could bring a tile back home to use as a prop, but it's hard to import the beautiful summer light. Safe travels. Andrew

The combination with this strap is simply awesome! Hope to see in metal one day, Nicolas. Best, Stefan

Have a great weekend G ...  

. . . evergreen icon! :-)

An old pic Art, taken just over 3 years ago when i was testing out the LX3. G

... how you found a forest. A relaxing photo, Graham. Hope you are well. Andrew

A relaxing photo taken at one of the least relaxing times of my life. Who said the camera never lies :-)

Thanks Nicolas, pic taken in the forestry at the top of the mountain in wales so not recent, but a nice one. Best G

very cool capture!

Thanks Thomas, this was part of the forestry that only sees sunlight for a few hours a day. The pic was taken mid afternoon and it still has dewdrops on it. There are some things about wales i miss. Best G

Of course I am kidding ;)) Grand Seiko for busy day. Gotta be spot on time! And a cork board for background in keeping to a cellulose thema :) ...  

. . . for the Christof Colomb. Thanks for sharing this image, flamenco. Noteworthy that both the Zenith and your Grand Seiko beat at a resonant frequency of 5 Hz. Are you partial to high-beats, like Ginger? Enlightened, Art

Indeed I am fascinated, and a cheaper way than getting a tourbillon ! Unfortunately, I do not own any Zeniths, but the wife does .. A couple more photos of the beast ! As u can see the protective wrapper was in place when I shot the watch. ...  

... of this Zenith, but hope to handle one some day. I love the hand-made rawness to it. A bit art deco, a bit steam punk and a lot of Jules Verne. Very cool piece. Andrew

I couldn\'t a more appropriate background so for now this will do. HAGWE Bill ...  

. . . from the deck of the battleship USS California, but I think he uses it just for decoration, not for shafts or handles. Light, both physically and in terms of coloration, teak is extremely durable, and while we know it primarily as deck planking mate... 

That outside table that I use as a support/backdrop for many of my photos is teak. One of my favourite pieces of furniture because of the way it weathers. And it reminds me of long summer BBQ lunches and cold beer. :-) Cold and wet here at the moment. And... 

I am happy to not be a judge, this Friday. ;) Best, mon ami. Nicolas.

The wifey's VH Classic. ...  

It could pass for wood. But I hope you layer that VH down very carefully. Always a little nervous about hard and rough surfaces. Andrew

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looks better: The car, the watch, or the ribs! Nice. tempusfugit

. . . and the ale ;-) . . .

Did you eat all that Thomas? It amazes me how much our american purists seem to eat, but none are what i would call fat. There are a lot of obese people in US, but none of them own watches :-)

... beer, cars, watches, food, travel and freedom. Life's special moments, and each worth a thread in itself. Enjoy! Andrew

What can this be? Why, of course... Sitting on a wooden post. tempusfugit ...  

Do you recall the rigorous testing that every ABR was put through?! Click here: http://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-3017181/ti-500591/s-0/ :-) Andrew

about the "wood test". But another attribute of this monster! Thanks for the reminder. tempusfugit

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7848068132_d6d7409cd4_b.jpg ...  

From Bryce canyon, Utah State, USA Flying back home tommorrow, end of the vacation! Matt ...  

. . . and the Tudor nestled on a bristlecone pine is a classic!

...but it looks even nicer with these classy watches in the forefront, i must say! Best, Stefan

HAGWE Anders ...  

I just love that dial Anders. Its a true Longines classic. Best G

and many others appreciate it. It has a tremendous reflection and is difficult to photograph. I have not taken any new pictures in a while so maybe it's time now. Thank you for your appreciation! Anders

... just get better and better. And I imagine it is not so easy to control reflections. A lovely warmth and clarity this week. I appreciate the effort. Andrew

I've probably taken 500 pictures of this but have only 46 in the album. They are taken in different environments with changing light. To shoot in daylight is probably the best, but not in direct sunlight. Best regards Anders ...  

A Wittnauer Futurama going for a ride in a wooden tuk-tuk HAGWE, Ginger ...  

. . . that these mini-cabs . . . . . . had a name. ...  

You need to watchnthe discovery channel Art. They are named after the noise the bike engine makes. Tuktuk tuktuk etc G

To experience a real Tuk Tuk you must travel to Thailand: There you can fell the adrenaline rush. Cheers, Nilo

Asia is an experience that everyone should have. BTW: very cool watch. I love unusual ones. Cheers, Nilo

Thats just a classic Ginger. G

From NYC to California, wearing my reliable travel watches. Today up in the mountains on retreat, wearing the Breitling while practicing my painting skills. Last week -- well, you recognize Miss Liberty and/or the Wempe boutique Cazalea ...  

. . . one assumes an acquisition was at least contemplated, and possibly consummated! :-)

GO Chronometer + Veuve = Congratulations. I hope. But I am sure the experience was a good one, Mike. Andrew

Fifty Fathoms on wood for me too. http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/alain2701/Blancpain%20Fifty%20fathoms%20Milspec%20civile/DSC04505.jpg ...  

. . . that makes two objects of desire in one photo ;-) . . .

From Corsica. The knife is named "Vendetta"... http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/alain2701/Blancpain%20Fifty%20fathoms%20Milspec%20civile/DSC04509.jpg ...  

My shot of the week so far. Wow! Andrew

Summer sky ;) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/marv_fr_77/Tissot/d1eaebfd331ae24fc8b74e186636ea22.jpg ...  

. . . that's a very handsome Tissot, Marv. Cordially, Art

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. . . that's the understatement of the week ;-) . . .

OK Heres one ... Watch on Wood ...  

. . . that qualifies in both categories, and matched a theme to boot!

I thought that it would be a good background. Putting the watch on the "wrist" was an after thought. Thanks Julian

... and, where applicable, their unusual names. Patek would figure prominently. Watch designers, particularly in the mainstream companies, seem to be less adventurous these days. Nice wristshot, Andrew

Wishing all a nice weekend and feeling much for the ones ending their holiday season! Cheers, from Down Under. Francois ...  

Cool Geographique, Francois, with a real twist. Andrew

Yes indeed unexpected and wonderful twist. The dial of this watch gives an amazing 3 dimensional feel, its very beautiful. Have a good weekend. Cheers, Francois

Love this one so much, as you know. Dressy, elegant, and, as far as I know, UNIQUE. ;) Best, my D.U friend. Nicolas

I surely know you love it and as you say, it is UNIQUE, Kind regards from Down Under, Francois

it will stay forever young. Enjoy it. Stefan

Thank you for appreciating it. Kind regards, Francois

you say dear Art! I have dirty mind indeed ;) Here I come Donkeys hand made out of olive tree log by my father in law for his grandchildren for Xmas. Watch is my wife gift for one special occasion (she had complete control over watch choice .. :) ) Best r...  

Interesting combination of strap and case, and always lovely to receive a gift like this. Andrew

for your kind words dear Andrew. She claims that that combo looks so sexy on me.... who am I to oppose woman excitement :) Best D

[image: Denali Pool Cues] . . . although it wouldn't blend aesthetically with a pure purpleheart handle. Btw, the blank to the left labeled 'mgurue' is African leadwood, and probably the very same sample that found its way to my cue. ...  

some spilt milk. But that would have had DT rolling in his grave. :) Love that IWC Art. Fernando ...  

. . . that would've made my day!

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6660/imag4370.jpg HAGWE, Laurent ...  

Yet another stunner Noodia. The condition is superb. Best G

unfortunately these were launched from 1965 ;-) Best, Laurent

Just my luck :-)

. . . Paul Newman, and this is the result ;-) . . .

but the real ambassador of this late Compax, Nina Rindt, was maybe more attractive ! http://i54.tinypic.com/147fqa.jpg Credit : GVM ...  

Hubba hubba :-)

Nina again with her husband Jochen Rindt http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9731/jochenninarindtw.jpg but UG has many others ambassadors along with beautiful vintage timepieces, I'll be happy to share some of them, please be patient ;-) ...  

HAGWE Best Damjan

....who accompanied and supported the unfortunate but talented pilot everywhere and everytime she's the muse of many vintage Racing Chronographs enthusiasts http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5959/ninarindt3.jpg Credit : GVM ...  

http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/13/42/38/06/friday10.jpg HAGWE Doug ...  

. . . preparing for a dive"! . . .

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7849789718_ba6df93ed4_b.jpg HAGWE Best Patrice ...  

Split & Jumbo = Wining Combo Diocletian wouldn't mind I'm sure :) Best from Zagreb :) Damjan

That Diocletian while very happilly retired, admiring the time passing would be wondering of what would have happened to the Empire if one day a little creature hadn't been borned in Solin! And admiring his Jumbo, would think..If it were not for me, perha... 

I really like you string of thinking ;) Best from up here :) Damjan

to string the Split? Perhaps, hopefully we will have a beautiful encounter in Split, a nice cafe, wine and dinner and ........laughs! Yes, I forget. Watch talk as well. Dobar Dan, from Down Under. Your new mate, Francois

obvious that next IGOTT should be in Croatia :) Best Damjan P.S. Just one question did pplater gave you lectures of Croatian language or there is another string in question :)

He and I, I believe are in different ligue when it comes to horology. I am a complete novice and at the same time I am a complete enthusiast in mechanical horology, I have been since I was about 8 years old and dismembering my watches to see how they work... 

for the very same reason not playing in the same league as he and also due to a reason than nuns rarely go out in public from convent :) After all they don't take bloke as me into Premiership where our nun is playing blue chip game. :) So dear Francois lo... 

Surprisingly, the Legacy is quite wearable! The strap is very comfortable and the size pretty manageable due to the dark colored case... The Big Egyptian on the other hand... =X PAM341 and AP ROO Legacy HAGWE! C ...  

The Egyptian is really a collectors piece. You have some wearable history though not the most practical wrist art. Great pieces to enjoy the weekend. Bill

Royal Oak in a Burl Walnut reflection....best I could do from inside my car. All the best, J. ...  

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. . . it takes three to make a trend! You're next ;-) . . .

Not sure that it was really for camouflage among the tree, or that Sweden was ever widely covered in olive trees, but its worth a try. Conor ...  

Yea, I know: "It's a very long line"! Here's one out of your "Playbook" ;-) Too bad I can't read it's complications. Great week-end to all, Miki ...  

. . . has gotta be rarer than a black Connie, Miki. Plus, you'll get to use its capabilities at the Mid-Ohio ALMS race next year!

That is, the area of the Bay tree in my back yard! And as long as we're on a wood/Bay Area theme, here's another: Mighty Double Split meets MIghty Redwood... HAGWE, everyone! Best, Gary G highlightGlossaryTerms(); ...  

. . . to get a closer match between strap and wood (well, bark!) than you achieved with the redwood, Gary. From the files, or did you make the trek especially for our benefit? Either way, it's a great shot - nature's and watchmaking's heavy hitters, captu... 

As a rule, I only post Friday wrist shots taken on the day -- and that is the case here. The strap is the IWC Santoni one, by the way. I agree that the color match is pretty good! Thanks, Gary

My old Benthic on native soil, in the woods. Wishing you all well this weekend: ...  

My beloved RG UN Marine Chronometer from their 150th Anniversary HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...  

The warmth of the wood, brown strap and RG case all work beiautifully together. Nicely done. Andrew

. . . without reliable connection to the internet, but didn't want to miss a session of Wrist Scan. He sent these photos of his temporary digs . . . . . . and GP for us to enjoy. Quite a trouper, our Andrew! ...  

Enjoy Waiting to see that PG in real life Julian

... but it's nice to have an oasis away from work. This is a grand country residence built from gold rush money in the 1850's. And it is the perfect backdrop for the 1966 Chronograph. I look forward to showing you this elegant beauty next time we meet. Re... 

in my daughter's room that we will be refinishing. Painting wood trim for me this weekend. HAGWE! ...  

The JLC POLARIS Tribute wanted to enjoy the water. I had to oblige. Not sure what the depth rating is? But on the cool scale it is pretty high. HAGWE Bill ...  

This Polaris f=goes so well on your wrist! Enjoy it! Best, Nicolas.

... GMT cornino from 1961... I feel wood looks nice with gloss dial, and gilt inscriptions. And the usual wrist shot... I wish you and all my Purists friends a super nice week end! Very cordially, Abel. ...  

.. but certainly away from my boring daily life.... HAGWE! Ken ...  

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Hope you’re well. Best Drew

As your taste in watches is great! Best, my friend. Nicolas

On the road a little far from home, so used the trusty iPad camera to at least get a some semblance of a contribution to wristscan this week.y ...  

. . . than your SM GMT? Hope you're having fun while away, Kurt. The weather has cooled down here in Ventura County, and was actually chilly last night.

...to have contacted purists friends, but alas... Just happy to return to cooler climes!

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Taille in monochrome, under a 100 years old ash three. And thanks to this tread, I used a couple of hours last night and listen to the original 1954 recording of “Under Milk Wood” with Richard Burton as “First voice”. Thank ...  

. . . since I last head 'Under Milk Wood', Livius. Burton had quite the voice, no? Ustinov, Rathbone, Howard . . . most of the great ones are gone. Only O'Toole . . . . . . is left ;-) . . .

Yet, I just found a little palm tree at home Have a great we everyone. Cheers, Mark ...  

. . . bore fruit like yours! :-)

:) Have a great weekend, ED-209 ...  

. . . transforms the aesthetic. Whenever I see your perpetual (or Andy's three-handed model), I wonder if this is what Genta originally envisioned for his design. I'd feel comfortable with this on my wrist. It's one of very few perpetuals apart from Glash... 

You mentioned persimmon was used for golf clubs Art. I dug out my old H & B ( Hillerich & Bradsby ) 5 wood as a prop. Hillerich and Bradsby is the famous maker of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Hillerich & Bradsby - Wikipedia, the free e...  

. . . cue stick made entirely of persimmon would perform. Might be just the ticket for a jump cue!

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PAM 189. Simple and beautifful. Best, Stefan ...