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Wow, Bill ...
You're right on many points:
James Bond's strap was more around 18 ( I think 18 mm ) than 20 mm, for sure.
About the colors, yours is indentical than the one he sported.
I have a pic in the bloody hell other mongrel computer which doesn't want to work...
As for SMQ, his watch was certainly NOT a 1655, that is an urban legend.
He sported, in reality, a 5512, which was, if I remember well, recently auctionned.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas.
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I know it is still Thursday in California, but I just
finished with a long conference call to Thailand and everyone wished me a good Friday, so on that note-- how about a couple of shots from the SIHH, not on my wrist today, but recently. The new World Time by Vacheron Constantin. This one was taken by our o...
You must....
be looking forward to the weekend.... What did you think about the WT? HAGWE Cheers
It is a great watch. The size for me at 42.5 is ideal
and the dial is detailed in ways that just keep drawing you in, color, day night shading, 37 time zones. It is really something to behold. There have already been a few write ups and SJX has a great report. I can't wait for it to come out in WG, then it w...
For sure I'm looking foward to the week-end...
Wearing my favorite daily beater and getting ready for Superbowl Sunday. Added a non-AC dial to my 2254 and it really "classed-up" the dial. Enjoy, Miki...
it looks good Miki, but...
it looks good Miki, but what have you actually changed on the watch ? best Graham
The actual dial...
I was able to use an Omega non-AC dial from Otto Frie. The markers and logo are raised rather than painted. Often wondered why Omega doesn't offer this. Miki
ok, i see. thanks Miki....
ok, i see. thanks Miki. raised logo's always look better than painted ones. the pre pro speedies are a good example of this. best graham
Enlighten me, Art.
I can see it’s a 49ers massive ring. Was Miki a Super Bowl winner?
I’m not the biggest world timer fan……
But I must say…this VC if one of the nicest I’ve seen. It’s stunning.
My contribution for the week..
Thinking of all those up in FNQ ( Far North Queensland)- say that fast and see how it comes out FNQ, FNQ Julian...
i dont know much about rolex Chrono's, but thats looks like an early one Julian.
can you tell me more please best Graham
Hi Graham, an early ref 6238 from about 1963.
Valjoux 72B movement, screw down crown with non screw down pushers- not water proof. The next model 6239 had a different bezel with a tachymeter scale Regards Julian
thanks Julian, very nice indeed...
thanks Julian, very nice indeed and enough to make me look closer at Rolex. best Graham
More of the same ...
Still celebrating the Chinese New Year. More feasting tonight; does it ever end? I probably should have a Moonphase watch on, but the 5513 is the standard 'go-to' watch these days, and it seems to be on my wrist again. It's only out by 5 seconds per week,...
Nice Asian flavour...
nice and fresh combo with the Jade bracelet and the green background Andrew, of course needless to mention stunning 5513 as well! love it!...Matt
Thanks Matt. I like the combination too, even though ...
... there is no green in the watch. I guess I need the anniversary Kermit to go with it. A
it seems like you could sell all the others Andrew
you seem to have found what you consider to be the perfect allround watch. G
Could be.
It takes some length of time to work these things out. And I'm not ready to commit permanently to only a couple of watches, but my experience with the 5513 and Journe Octa RdM tells me that it is a possibility one day. Andrew
If I had a…
Beauty like that on my wrist – I would also celebrate! Happy CNY, Andrew! Best Blomman
love this 5513 and
... and also like your jade bracelet which looks great on your wrist too. where did you get it? stefan
Actually ...
... a Buddhist Sifu gave it to me. I am not Buddhist, but I was helping them out professionally. I don't know its origin. I tend to wear it around New Year celebrations, but of course it has nothing specifically to do with that. Pleased you like it. Did y...
i am not Buddhist too...
... but i also just tend to believe it which at least gives me peaceful mind. in my recent Beijing trip, we met one Sifu (but not Buddhist Sifu), i bought this (pic attached), as told, it can help my family with good fortune and healthy. regarding the bac...
Not too clear ...
Perhaps because I know it's there, but there are four steps at the top in the middle of the photo leading up out of the tranquil garden into the world... A
Lovely funky beast, Blomman.
Will go to the safe and take mine ... All your fault! Best, my friend. Nicolas.
My fault..? :)
In that case I am happy, because funky beasts like this deserve some wrist time! Have a great weekend, my friend Blomman
Thanks again, Drew! :)
Somehow I have flipped into a bracelet mode lately! But I still can’t let go of your stunning strap for the NSA. I will have to hunt one of those! HAGWE Blomman
congrats, Blomman...
... the bracelet looks so nice for your Memo... so happy for you. have a great weekend. stefan
I am convinced! :)
Thank you, Rafal! Yes, the bracelet is very comfortable! Now I just need to find one for the DSA and the Polaris… Best Blomman
Indeed!
Thank you, Graham! Yes, indeed original bracelet makes a BIG difference! From loving the watch but not being satisfied to LOVING the watch! Best Blomman
Its Friday and my life is ....
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, Everything that's wonderful is what I feel when we're together, Brighter than a lucky penny, When you're near? the? rain cloud disappears, dear, And I feel so fine just to know that you are mine. My life is sunshine, loll...
Very nice and very creative thanks.
You guys keep raising the bar on us here. LOL Thanks
Love it Richard...
great photo this week Sir...it put a huge smile on my face ))) Drew
This is what I saw:
I initially thought that was Cyclone Yasi on the right, and the LLD was a bridge across a flooded river to the promised land with sunshine and rainbows. Then I read you commentary. So nothing against your skill with the crayon, Richard! Lovely shot and po...
I can understand your interpretation
now that I have some red wine on board. Actually I started out drawing the rainbow and a yellow brick road (bottom right) for a Wizard of Oz theme but then thoughts of this song came into my head so ..... HAGWE. Regards, Richard.
LOL. I stuffed up the first few drawings...
This was the fifth attempt I think. Lollipops are very hard to draw! HAGWE. Regards, Richard.
Re: Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows
Sounds like you are living the good life, Richard! And with a treasure at the end of the rainbow! HAGWE Blomman
Richard, love your rainbow strap very much...
... always like to seeing this colorful drawing that contains sunshine, lollipops and rainbows. it makes us refreshing and bright for this weekend. thanks and have a great and colorful weekend, Richard. stefan
Summer to arrive...
...soon hopefully, perfect spring picture. A true winner indeed Best Hans
Thanks Hans, but summer can't end soon enough for me...
Yesterday was 41 degrees celsius. It was still 33.2 degrees at midnight There has been a record-breaking seven days of temperatures over 30 degrees here, for the first time in 150 years of records of Sydney weather. Regards, Richard.
I feel with you
I lived in Melbourne some years and actually missed the four seassons and the danish winter Best Hans
The weather is mad ...
It's so cool down in Melbourne that it feels like autumn. Jumpers out for the evenings and dooners on the bed. A
Just call me Bond
Dressed up and nowhere to go. maybe Vegas for Super Bowl Weekend... HAGWE Bill...
Wow, Bill, a beauty.
And the right strap to go with this watch. Have a nice WE, my friend. Nicolas. PS: You'll have to show me this one, next time you come... Best, Nicolas.
Nice strap but do I have the right wrist ...
hair. Can I join the bond club. I think the suit works. LOL I will bring next time> A+ Bill
Oh yeah Mr Bond!...
beautiful pics Bill, you are doing really well with your new camera! not to say marvelous watch!...congratulations, Matt
Trying to keep up with you my friend
I look forward every week to your installments which never cease to amaze me. The accuracy and completeness, not to mention, exacting standards you apply to your projects are to be commended. Thanks HAGWE Bill
Thank you very much, my friend…
For your kind words! This week I will probably go a different direction… Some of you might become very surprised! But still not sure – haven’t really decided yet which watch to wear on Friday… Best Blomman
awesome watch, Mr Bond...
... beautiful patina like yours is a true killer to me. stefan
With the older dials
It is always hard to capture in photos. The matt and glossy dials are pretty easy to capture but this has a little more grainy feel to the black. Almost like orange peel texture in a more micro sense. I guess this is pretty common with the early materials...
There is still confusion on what the real Bond Strap was
There is one thing we can all agree on was that it was an 18mm rather than what we all sport 20mm. But the color combo is still up in the air. The strap was probably aged so the colors were not as bright as on a new strap. The other point is it from the "...
Wow, Bill ...
You're right on many points: James Bond's strap was more around 18 ( I think 18 mm ) than 20 mm, for sure. About the colors, yours is indentical than the one he sported. I have a pic in the bloody hell other mongrel computer which doesn't want to work... ...
So we are all happy to call the 1655 "Frecionne"
I guess that means big arrow (hand) which sounds perfect. I guess all the hype has come from the Italian side with the promotion. It seem that the release of a McQueen film "The Get Away" was happening around the same time as the 1655 was struggling to fi...
We saw pics of him sporting A Heuer Monaco, a Rolex 5512
A JLC Memovox in gold, but if someone finds me a pic of him wearing a 1655, it will be a scoop. We don't have to blame the italians, they perpetuated the passion on mechanical watches during the reign of Quartz watches. Best, Nicolas.
Don't get me wrong - I love the Italians
They bring sooo many things "design and flare" but they make it impossible to find affordable Rolex PN as they have the biggest appetite in the world for them. But there was a commercial aspect back then too. They could buy Rolex in the US for 50% of the ...
I need to get a Geiger counter
to see if there is still anything active. I never put my hands in my pockets when wearing this watch. Just joking. Thanks Bill
Still active, Bill...
Use your magic magnifier, you will see that the bindexes are still luminous... So, I would be you, I'd avoid putting my hand in the pocket... Best, Nicolas
You are so poetic Graham.... Thanks...
At least you didn't use the example of Sean Connery asking the nurse if he "should fill it from here" I think she was after a specimen... Bill
Very cool and crisp shots!
... nice setting, Bill. But who actually pressed the release? Remote? Just curious as I always struggle to shot my own wrist shot from various angles... Ken
You just point and shoot
It is a bit of a hit and miss but with digital pix you are not woried about the extra shots. Ken, your wrist shots are looking real good. HAGWE Bill
This one's got sexy side view....
...well...its actually sexy from all views Lovin my new OEM MX strap on it. Drew...
GP Vintage 1970 Chrono to celebrate CNY
As many of you seemed to enjoy the watch and photos last week, thanks again, I go on with the watch and theme Xi Nian Kuai Le! Happy Chinese New Year And here is the wristshot Have a great WE and plenty of great Chinese food...Matt This message has been e...
I’ve been seduced by your GP Matt….
....I love the shape and angles of the case, great dial with perfect symmetry, vintage vibe hands and ..oh man…the colors… Such a great looking Chrono. I want one ! Drew
Chinese really know how to party!
How many days are the CNY? You have a great looking GP to celebrate with! Happy CNY Blomman
15 days of celebration!
The 1st day which always is the new moon is for the family and relative to gather it continue until the 3rd. Then on the 4th close friends will visit each other until the 15th which is the full moon then it end. The 15th day also serve as a chinese versio...
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