Cpt Scarlet[Moderator - Cartier - WristScan]
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Very interesting dear Abel …
Jun 18, 2022,09:32 AM
Especially the Spanish pocket watch from your great grandfather.
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Father's Day Wrist Scan starts . . .
By: Dr No : June 17th, 2022-09:59
. . . now! Let's see the watches our Dads gifted to us, and since it's better to give than receive, the watch in our collection we'd give to Dad. Dad bought this Seiko Sea Lion . . . . . . in January '66 and wore it daily until '04 when he handed it over....
Thank you, Abel!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 18th, 2022-16:50
Have a nice Father's Day!
😉😸 Thanks!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 19th, 2022-15:54
Amazing!
By: Mary Anny : June 19th, 2022-08:00
Thanks for sharing!
🙏🏼🙏🏼
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 20th, 2022-21:20
🙏🏼
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 20th, 2022-21:20
Thoughtful theme; hagwe and happy father’s day to all 🍻
By: Stoikos : June 17th, 2022-14:40
The watch he bought when he first made something of his life. 1960 gold Omega automatic, tv dial, date. He wore it for nearly 50 years. I remember the day he took it off his wrist and handed it to me with a quiet smile. We knew he didn’t have much time le...
I think Seinfeld has a joke
By: Stoikos : June 19th, 2022-15:23
about the tension between parents and their children. He goes on about the day that both sides realize that the child is really (and only) there to replace you. 😁
Grandpa’s Omega.
By: RabidManatee : June 17th, 2022-23:58
This was his daily wearer for I’m guessing 20-something years. The watch eventually broke and was replaced by a gold tone Seiko S2 quartz. The watch was languishing at my dad’s house when we spotted it while going through some papers and other stuff. Dad ...
Thank you!
By: RabidManatee : June 19th, 2022-00:12
Fortunately movement parts for Ω cal 302 are still widely available . . .
By: Dr No : June 18th, 2022-18:34
. . . so should there be current need for servicing, a watchmaker wouldn't have an issue sourcing replacements. My ref 3697, which is fitted with the movement that was a precursor to yours, didn't run properly after it was serviced. Another watchmaker dia...
Moving stories & very well chosen pics, my friend !
By: hs111 : June 18th, 2022-13:59
I specifically liked that first DateJust photo with this yellow tinted dial - quite eclectic but a special joy for you, I trust ! - And that amazing pocket-watch of your Grand-Pa also is a truly compelling piece, beauty & good remembrances, what more can ...
Hello dear Art. This John Buckley is owner of Tuscany Rose a watch dealer…
By: Subexplorer : June 19th, 2022-03:00
… of New York and Rolex AD. The idea of calling these dials with his own last name came from himself in a humorous chat with friends around 2007/8. Somehow that idea got popular. There is a youtube video where the man himself explains it. Very fun! Cheers...
Wow! Beautiful example!! Thanks a lot for sharing!!
By: Subexplorer : June 19th, 2022-20:10
Here another Buckley in my collection. This time a Oyster Quartz Datejust. Buckley dials are those with painted Roman numerals not applied with minutes tracks. I feel they are very elegant and classic. Cheers! Abel ...
Thank you so much dear KM! He was not a watch collector but…
By: Subexplorer : June 19th, 2022-16:37
… he was a passionate Rolex fan who talked me about the brand since I was a lad. Yes he passed me that feeling to me no doubt! He not only talked about the brand but also presented my Mom, my sister and me Rolex watches for our birthdays. Thank you again ...
I gave my Dad a watch once, brauner - a VC . . .
By: Dr No : June 18th, 2022-18:49
. . . Overseas. To make a long story short, the look of pleasure in Dad's eyes when I gifted it to him was unforgettable. Several months later he gave it back, basically because he wasn't wearing it and felt it deserved to be 'gainfully employed'. Not lon...
Same with me and my dad…
By: KMII : June 19th, 2022-15:56
Especially with the Moonwatch. He was touched no end but doesn’t wear it 🤷🏻♂️
Watches and aromas
By: toxly347 : June 18th, 2022-10:55
This is a very personal topic you have chosen this week , Dr No. My dad gave me this pocket watch too soon. I also kept his desk and his cigar humidor. As a child I could tell whether it was Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta’s Churchill’s or Cohiba’s Lanceros ...
Hmmhh.. Let me see, how to play this week..
By: hs111 : June 18th, 2022-12:10
As far as I remember, my father only had two watches, one of which has been passed onwards to me by my mother after he had passed away, in 1985. It has been an Omega Seamaster Dresswatch, steel case and red gold indices and hands. - I always had admired t...
Thx so much, dear Abel for your kind sentiment !
By: hs111 : June 18th, 2022-13:46
And Yes, you are absolutely right - for pieces such as these, it’s mainly the emotions and feelings which constitute the real “value” to us, thus connecting our past & families with our passion.. Also when wearing these “priceless” items, we may re-live p...
You're in a rather unique position to know the watch your Father . . .
By: Dr No : June 19th, 2022-17:21
. . . would've wanted for himself, H. My Dad never discussed his preferences, and I suspect most of us similarly never had these discussions with our fathers. Dad's Grandfather was a watchmaker and merchant at the turn of the 20th century; according to Un...
My dad had many watches..
By: S F : June 18th, 2022-14:24
with him which he used to gift his business associates/partners during festive seasons. From young, I came across brands that were alien to me then but still vivid, Corum, Rolex, Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Vacheron, Piaget, Omega ....... There are 2 wh...
My father bought this as a gift to himself when I was born.
By: lm6 : June 18th, 2022-16:12
After he passed away I had it serviced. By pure chance I had it serviced at the same watch shop as my father had had it serviced. They found it in their register. As it turned out the watchmaker that serviced it to me was son of the watchmaker that servic...
From Father to son . . .
By: Dr No : June 18th, 2022-21:00
. . . and parallel between merchant and client. Amazing! Thanks much for sharing. Art
What a story & what an elegant dresswatch !
By: hs111 : June 19th, 2022-09:10
How nice to know that the next generation (Father to son as clients, watchmaker to his son-successor) holds up the flag for this lovely piece ! Thx for your sharing, pleasure to read !.. Cheers !!
Very interesting theme…
By: KMII : June 19th, 2022-06:49
So here goes. The main piece I got from my dad - or at least the one that I will always cherish most - is the graduation Breitling Aerospace. As for a watch I might give him it could be the Landmaster. He has gotten quite some over the years, mostly space...
Happy Father’s Day ! …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 19th, 2022-09:53
Hi Art and friends ! I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I will be seeing my father today and celebrating Father’s day. For some of us this won’t be possible and I feel very aware of the passage of time slipping through my fingers and missing this op...
Great plan for today’s celebration dear Captain!
By: Subexplorer : June 19th, 2022-18:24
I wish you and your Dad will enjoy so much. Not having the horological passion is no problem as I feel you have many other things to share together. The Ed Speedy will start a nice conversation I feel! Have a beautiful day!! Cheers! Abel
Thank you Abel …
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 19th, 2022-18:56
I think you are absolutely right.