WristScan

As discussed in the announcement thread, this week's theme is "watches and our other hobbies / passions." We all share a passion for watches but what else do we share in common? Hopefully this thread will be a fun one and let us know a little more about w...  

I just wanted to get things started. Since I am hosting, my entries don't count but I also wanted to have some fun and inspire others to post 😁😉

Thanks for sharing!

Or I should say a small sampling ;-) ...  

Really I need a separate post, but some basic info... these 6 revolvers are all made by Smith & Wesson. The 3 on the left are 357 Magnum, probably my favorite caliber to shoot in a handgun. The 3 on the right are 44 Magnum... these are definitely more of ...  

That is a blued 44 Magnum, and it "can blow your head clean off". That movie really elevated the 44 Magnum to cult status, and Harry carried an 8 3/8" barrel length.

... passion beyond watches!! Regret to say I don’t have at hand pictures to share of my own collection in this department . But let me tell you that I have been involved with shooting and reloading and guns collecting for more than forty years. Nice to kn... 

My interest in firearms began with admiring their beauty. They are like works of art for me. I have always been a fan of high quality manufacturing and craftsmanship. Guns exude those qualities, you don't have to ever fire them to enjoy them. But of cours... 

... when they receive embellishments of engraving or other type of decoration. Target shooting both formal and informal is a very interesting sport which requires of many efforts both physically and mental from the shooter. I also share with you similar g... 

27, 28, and 29 in almost all barrel lengths? YES, this sounds amazing!! As a full coincidence, I have a mint 29-2 8 3/8" inbound. It has the Carbona bluing process. The 5" 29-5 in my group photo has the newer process, and I am looking forward to owning re... 

... but still own my collection. Different personal and family matters take much of my time lately to visit the range to shoot and to devote to my hobbies in general. Though I got many variants of guns from Smith and Colt, I have abandoned the buying of n... 

I hope you did not forget to remove the watches before using your driver and hit the ball and watch together 😂🤣🤣. Cool pics and superb array of Namiki pens, my other passion as you know 😉

As for our shared love of Namiki fountain pens, you already know how I feel about that my friend 😉 Looking forward to seeing and reading about some of your other passions 😁

Looking forward to reading seeing about your other passions my friend 👍

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... (far) less sophisticated than the OP, one of my main hobbies (besides drinking coffee) is Crossfit. I’m used to train once a day everyday except Sunday. Unfortunately, since Covid lockdown, I have no choice but to train @home, hence the poor equipment...  

Really cool about crossfit 💪. Awesome technique for training and one of the best for all-round fitness and performance. Never got into crossfit although I trained in martial arts for 16 years in total 😁

Great job Supreme Jedi..... I'll post an old hobby I have, tomorrow.

Your 5070G looks superb ! This requires some serious consideration 🤔

as I have several passions 😉

Trips, cars, pens, straps... Among other things. HAGWE. Nicolas ...  

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... similar passions! Lol!! Great shots dear Nicolas and superb watches from your collection. I’m specially fond of the two JLC Duometres you show blue and white dials. Specially the white dial is one of my grails. Keep enjoying and loving these men treas... 

... will come true my dear friend! Hopefully you’ll also keep your charming P1800!! Un fuerte abrazo amigo mio! Abel

Cars and watches - plenty to love! and keep one busy best regards

I love this theme which shows the personality of each of us. And your pics are so you Nico showing how passionate you are about watches and cars. It's not only hobbies but real passion, I have the feeling you are in front of me talking loud and moving you... 

plus congrats on your choice to put a Nato on that Duometre! Terrific style.

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well said!

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Your obvious love for audio. I’m genuinely interested as music has been a life long passion for me.

To get the best from your setup ?

If you allow me to cheat, I would like to re-use a post on a similar question a few months back as I like Vinyl as well as Digital equally...I think both are great and with DSD today, digital has matured into an organic medium as much as Vinyl can be. How... 

No trick questions ;-)) ... I love vinyl for all the reasons you stated and additionally the artwork of the albums.

and what amps are driving them ?

I have been using AirTight tube mono amplifier to drive them and I have a pair of transistor mono amp to drive the subs

Do you have tube amps yourself?

But changed to Devialet amps. I use a Michell deck with SME arm.

They made great component Over the years

. . . there was no question that analog was the superior medium, and not by a slim margin. I suppose digital has improved markedly since. Still, when it comes time to put a system back together, it's going to be analog. Art

. . . more compelling than any words I could come up with: 👂 ...  

It takes stomach to defend those beasts against (usually) the rage of our significant halfs ;-)

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I'm still a dinosaur with traditional DSLRs but there is no doubt mirrorless is superior so I will make the switch eventually 🤦‍♂️

I had the A7R3 before upgrading to the A7R4 and it was an amazing machine!

... Image and Sound!! Great shots and objects of desire you share with us! The audio speakers... Awesome!! Hagwe! Abel

this explains your excellent shots too. thx for sharing!

The best camera is the one you use most often, not the best on paper 😉🤣😂

My wife is telling me I am crazy with so much photo material, so many lenses, profoto lights and shaping tools...

Compared to iPhone 12

Cheers

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And if you do a hole in one you get your grail watch !

My mother in law in a 24 handicap and makes the best club tournament partner as she can make pars!

Like many of us i do have other hobbies. Mostly cars and bikes I also spend some time at the gym but always naked 😉🤣 Hagwe ...  

A serie the brand made in white en yellow gold . I purchased it after buying our first RR 20 years ago . Thought it was kinda cool to have it on the wrist while driving the RR .

The seiko on the orange strap is very cool, along with your bulova digital!

This Remontoire is really top top cool and the strap is just perfect to give it a cool look instead of formal classic. Are the 2 Agusta bikes yours too? I did not know that,.. The hidden side of you my friend As a former bike lover I understand so well bu... 

Yes the two MV Agusta bikes are mine , i also own a 350 race bike from the brand . Bikes and cars are also a big passion 😉. To bad you can’t drive a bike anymore 😞 its so relaxing and fun imho. Wish you a great Sunday my friend

I used to enjoy cruising but specially speed everywhere with bikes, cars, ski... and now I have nice memories. Of course big regrets but I can't help it, c'est la vie. At least I have enjoyed it remendously for long even if it is now behind me. Don't worr... 

and your passion for cars and bikes. Have a great weekend.

Wish you a great rest of the day

Hagwe! Abel.

, true cars , bikes and watches are a passion since my childhood, i guess because my old man has got similar passion and we love to restore and work on them together.

Here's a small representation of some of my favorite collections. There are others, but not easy to photograph with a watch. Medieval manuscript pages... ancient and medieval antiquities... Mid-century sculpture and art... Pens... Coins... 18th century Eu...  

Most of the pieces range from neolithic through about the 15th century although some are somewhat more recent, into the Renaissance. They include Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Luristanian, Chinese, Byzantine, German, Israeli, Pre-Columbian, Canaanite, Japanese,... 

Nice photos.

... sharing your collections. Have a nice week end! Abel

. . . my teens: music, exemplified by following the Stones on tour . . . [Anaheim, '13] . . . with forty shows under my belt since '78; ale . . . [pint of Newcastle] . . . with forty firkins under my belt (maybe more!); Omegas old and new . . . . . . with...  

. . . no slop when we're playing!

. . . almost daily. 🎱

and could not do what most other teenagers were doing. No regrets as I understand and appreciate how and why it was done but when I share with others it does make me reminisce a but of what trouble I could have gotten into 😂🤣

. . . to see the Stones with my pals. Missed their shows at the Forum in '72 and '73, and then again in '75 when we were in Alaska. I was almost 21 before seeing them for the first time. I might've been upset with Dad back then for not letting me out on m... 

From seeing “The Stones” 40 times ?

. . . not the song. ;-)

... to accomplish this level of play. Always enjoy so much viewing your videos. I wish some day I will be able to view you playing in person. It´s true that you are fortunate you can enjoy all your passions together. I wish you will keep enjoying your pas... 

Former hobby, Burberry jackets!!! ...  

My wife bought all of these for me over the past 10 years 😭😭😭😭😭, otherwise, I would be dressing like a homeless person like you 😉😉😉

That’s quite a collection 🧐

I find myself using them now more after then my camera setup

... our community. Well done! And thank you for your kind efforts. I wish you enjoyed so much. Best cordial regards, Abel

We all look a little "homeless," well, at least at certain parts of our life. Hoping you have a great week coming up!!!!!

... attention to clothes or fashion. It is thanks to my wife that I get new clothes though I hate to try them in fitting rooms. I don´t care much as long my clothing is clean and well pressed! Lol! Have a nice week ahead my friend and take care! Best cord... 

I love chocolate, and like how independent watchmaking has expanded in the past decade, the past decade has also seen the expansion and appreciation of craft chocolate. This is the rose gold Nomos "mocca" dial, a lovely brown, against a chocolate bar from...  

Two german beasts I like the most. Nice weekend. ...  

I don't have too many Pelikan but a few, and you might recognize 2 Toledo ones in the pics I have posted in this thread...

What a pieces you have shown. Amazing. To say the truth I have some watches that can be called high end or at least near high end. However I have a lot of fountain pens but by now I did not jump to the great ones. Tempted with some Taccia limited editions... 

I. probably have too many hobbies.... according to my wife.... Below. a few I have also played golf, but only 28 years best Hans nu y ...  

I just tell my wife and family that I like learning and want to enjoy life without regrets so I indulge where I can without harming myself, my family, or others around me 🤪

... only hobby I svare with my wife

Can really see your love for golf, bravo! If I can call it a hobby...I like to take pictures when I am travelling. I think the rolex with predominantly black color tone go well with the cams 😂 Have a good weekend. SF ...  

An impressive set of sony full frame gear you have there..😉

Love those mirrorless Sony cameras, especially with the Zeiss lenses 🔥👍

Hello dear Holdemchamp and friends, Watches have been part of a long journey of passions over the years, including flying and skiing and cars. Stories to share another time. A few things have been a constant along the way and music has been one of these. ...  

Your nice pictures well show those which have been a constant with you. Well played as usual my dear friend. I wish you a beautiful and peaceful week end my friend. Best, Abel.

I’m hoping to get back to my flying very soon. I’ve got my eye on a vintage plane ;-))

They capture the mood so well. Thanks, Captain.

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My main hobby is my work but after family and work my hobbies are watches, cars, hifi and some fishing (but not that much): My favorite watch and car: Newish and old: Home cinema rack: Gone fishing: Have a great weekend 👍 Fram ...  

Love the photo with the SLS and even more with the vintage Benz 🔥

C'est la classe! I love your passions my friend

to go fishing. Well done!

... and for choosing a great Theme which will bring many interesting entries I’m sure. You open the thread with an impressive post showing some awesome and stunning pieces in both watches and pens. Indeed it inspires us and also sets a bar very high. The ... 

And wow.. look at all your collections ! I am sure there are more ))) I especially like the camera sets! I still find it very cool that you wear these watches for golf! Respect! Music is my other passion besides watches and I love the time I spend at the ...  

BIG congrats for finally receiving your EW 321. I absolutely love mine and I am sure you will have as much fun and joy wearing it as I do with mine 😁👍 As for music, I wish I had learned to an instrument when I was younger but I was busy with academics, sp... 

One thing is for sure... Since you have already tested your Speedmaster 321 for shock resistant, I will not take mine to the golf course anytime soon )) Warmest regards

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It was rigorous process, repeated over 18 holes I believe ))))

This Lotus is one of my favorite. I likened it to a 2 hand watch... no frills, just a pure execution of a driving machine. Sadly no longer in the garage. I still miss the Sunday morning drives with this Lotus. Found a couple of photos from an older iphone...  

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Some of the best handling cars in the world. You need another one in your life !

Darn, I miss it more now Warmest regards

I have a few Lotus stories to share sometime. This is as close to Lotus as it gets fit me at the moment. ...  

This is one of your rides? Amazing car! Yes, please do start a post one day on this Caterham! 620?

Your Ed White looks superb !

Have a nice week end my friend., Abel

Much appreciated and have a great and safe weekend too

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I guess I don't need to tell you what my hobbies are apart from watches: fountain pens, cuff links and photography. The best is actually to be able to merge all these passions in some photographs where I put them together. Here are some samples in no part...  

the 5070G & the Mercator - very well shot my friend !

Maybe both the watches and the photos, at least not the worst ones

They will be difficult to beat 😳🤪

I enjoy taking these objects in photo

Thank you for sharing with us! Hagwe! Abel

Love your pens ,and watches . Do you still own that Salmon Gondolo PP? Been looking at them for a while now 😉

Unfortunately no. That 5024G has a 215PS inside. I had to let go all my manual wound watches except very exceptions you know why... I must say that Gondolo was simple but a very elegant piece

All of them!

Glad you like them

Well played.

My first passion, so to speak, for collectibles involves fountain pens (and inks, paper, and pen cases). I also really enjoy fine leather products including those by Filson and Bellroy. This photo brings together a Stowa, which does not get much wrist tim...  

... are fond of. I also own these brands and enjoy them so much both writing with them as admiring their design, colors and details. Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture of your Nomos and Boheme and look forward to your participation in future edi... 

Roy Lichtenstein, Time cover Robert Indiana Fred Bred Charles Langellier Patrice Murciano, Wedding portrait ...  

in my office ...  

... this so interesting thread devoted to our personal passions beyond watches. I must admit that my wife is right when she says I have too many passions. But I guess collecting things with passion is something I carry in my blood. Before arriving to seri...  

Didn't know you were an author and expert in knives and firearms. Good to know for future reference 🤔😉

... and I’m happy that you liked these pieces. Yes gaucho knives with silver handles and sheaths are pieces of art made by silversmiths. Very nice pieces really. I don’t consider myself an expert but it’s true I have devoted much time and efforts to study... 

Thank you again!! Abel

Amazing passion.

... what my wife says every time I bring another item home! Most of my collections reside in boxes and drawers and can’t be fully enjoyed this way regret to say. It also requires a lot of attention and care and I’m getting old and don’t have much time for... 

What an entry! Fantastic cool selection

... your so kind comments!! Hagwe! Abel

Collecting gives so much pleasure. All are beautiful items. The Pradel folding knife looks interesting.

Have a nice week end my dear friend. Abel

Could I ask you about the knives beautifully engraved with Bullfighting images. Very interesting.

... the blades were engraved with city buildings, local costumes, Flamenco dancers, and most popular of all bull fighting scenes. The engraving was done with the aqua forte technique and then finished with bright colors enamel paints. The motifs were done...  

They are all beautiful in different ways but I particularly like this one. It reminds me of the Spanish artistic style of the period. Perfect colour choices. ...  

... though not easy to date these pieces, I guess it was made around the 1970´s in Santa Cruz de Mudela in a special design which captures some arabic influence. It is a good sample of how those originals were in those days. Though these navajas are not r...