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[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Wrist Scan focus on Chronometers . . .
. . . is up and running!
Back when everyone wore mechanical watches, chronometers bore a mark of distinction. Time trials were to middle of the 20th century watchmakers what road racing is to the tire industry: competition to determine who made the best. Today, with modern computer-controlled production techniques and advanced materials, the 'added value' of the factors that once separated chronometers from regular production movements is no longer visible nor measurable in watchmaker man-hours.
The legend, though, endures.
['46 Ω ref 2366 / cal 30T2SCrg]
Let's see the chronometers in your collection, vintage or modern, and the stories behind them.
Cordially,
Art
PS - I'll be sharing more of mine as replies to your entries.
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Wrist Scan focus on Chronometers . . .
. . . is up and running! Back when everyone wore mechanical watches, chronometers bore a mark of distinction. Time trials were to middle of the 20th century watchmakers what road racing is to the tire industry: competition to determine who made the best. ...
What else can I join with…
… than the WPS 20th Anniversary Hentschel H1 Chronometer… … and the second Chronometer in my humble collection, the beautiful Omega CK859: Have a great weekend everyone! Henrik ...
I was hoping for a Hentschel . . .
. . . and your Omega is the icing on the cake. Thanks much, Henryk. Here's a similarly white dialed '60 Omega Constellation . . . . . . powered by a cal 504 movement, which is one of, if not the, earliest chronometer grade movements with calendar function...
Great shots and watches dear Henrik! Two modern chronometers with a classic and timeless design.
My local Omega boutique has announced yesterday the arrival of my CK 859 which I have been eagerly waiting since it was announced early this year. I will be making the trip downtown to pick it next week. Best cordial regards, Abel
Hmmhh.. Let me see, what to chip in to play..
😉😉 The Geophysic is one of my true modern JLC favs Rolex Millgauss - a sort of atypical Rollie Really like the colorfull face Rolex Explorer I, Ref 6610 Appreciated gilt dial Rolex 6542 GMT Master Rolexes Master GMTs: „Batman“ on the left on Oyster, „Peps...
That's a wide spread of manufacturers, h! . . .
. . . if memory serves correct, GP dominated the last time trials in the mid-'60s. My hunch is that your steel GP is a production version of the movement that scored highly. Your Zenith is also notable as most watches with El Primero movements do not have...
Thx Art, for your kind looking & the nice comments !
BTW: I like your 2-colored Imega Chronometers a lot ! HAGWE & Best, hs111 🙂😊
Superb selection !
The Rolex Explorer always hits the spot for me. Have a great weekend !
Great choices dear friend HS!! All beautiful watches. It´s no surprise that several of them we share the pleasure of owning them: Geophysic, Milgauss, 6610 Explore, 6542 GMT...
... Ceramic GMT Pepsi, and Zenith Chronometer chronograph. No need to mention that I would love to own the JLC and GP you are sharing too! Lol! Great choices from your wonderful collection my dear friend. Hagwe! Abel
Glad you could join us with a current offering from Rolex! . . .
. . . most Rolexes since the '50s are rated, or so I'm told. (Not sure about the Cellini line; if not mistaken, the others are.) My Rail . . . . . . says 'hi'! Art ...
Old, Modern & Stories, hehe
I'll start with old and rare. First a trio from the "before we kicked out the non-Swiss competitors" era of COSC certification, when Seiko was playing... this my wife's watch but of course I bought it for her, just because it existed, I had to have it. Co...
A pity the Grand Seiko we share in common . . .
. . . isn't a chronometer, Mike, even though mine . . . . . . still runs within chronometer spec, five years after being serviced. Art ...
That GS is fine but what about this BP
I forgot to mention and show my SteveG-inspired BlancpaiN! Mike ...
Beautiful and interesting chronometres you share dear Mike! Not easy to pick just one as a favorite. I find the Datejust "gas meter" or "boiler" dial so charming. I found one a few years ago...
... and didn´t let it pass the opportunity of bringing it home. It had been haunting my horological soul since I viewed yours for first time some years before. A rare bird it is. Enjoy a great weekend! Abel
UN
I wear this Topilleur quite a bit as it has my dear departed wife’s birthday day of 09.19. The date represents the Monaco Yacht show some years ago which means nothing to me however. 😀 ...
From our files over a decade ago: a UN chronometer . . .
. . . of a different stripe. Steve G acquired this Peseaux 260 movement used in chronometry trials and had it worked into a watch by RGM. I'm not sure if UN ever made chronometer wristwatches with Peseaux 260 movements; there are a few I can remember - Ma...
The Monaco Yacht show …
Always a pleasurable event. I remember this watch being launched and admiring it.
Given the preponderance of Omega’s, I’d have to contribute with
my latest: so vintage-inspired yet so modern The one currently being repaired, for being mis-used as a diver Rolex (nuff said) Several honorable mentions which are regulated to chronometer standards, but not externally-certified Easily one of my most accu...
First, congrats on making the 3K posting mark, Hussam . . .
. . . and second, thanks for achieving the milestone on Wrist Scan! And with an Omega to lead, no less. From my files: an Omega Centenary chronometer . . . . . . that was a milestone in its own right, produced in 1948 to commemorate their hundredth annive...
Thanks, Art! I hadn’t noticed the post count.
Indeed, omega is a brand that is very dear to my heart, and I’m dying to acquire some vintage Omega’s. Thanks again for the wonderful thread, and for the kind words Hussam
It was a surprise gift for her starting a job after “mothering” our kids for 4 years.
And boy did that 6119R bedazzle her. Too bad it’s 6-7 seconds fast per day 😞
How apt,or coincidental,
was wearing this this week,an early reiteration of the railmaster this Ebel with an interesting movement the mille miglia rouge,just right for driving an accessible world time with a decent chronometer movement at small cost HAGWE henry ...
I came close to buying the compact version of your Rail . . .
[Railmaster courtesy Omega Boutique] . . . fourteen years ago but held off. Wish I hadn't as it was a perfect fit on my wrist at 36.2 mm case diameter. Thanks for sharing your chronometers (the Ebel El Primero especially!) with us . . . here's one of mine...
Vintage Seiko chronometer pairings
A GS 43999 on the left, and a KS 4420-9990 on the right. I remember the day when the GS came. I was wearing the KS when I unboxed the Fedex package, and my wife took a peek. She: "You bought the same watch twice?!" Me: (slightly defensively) "They're diff...
I was talking vintage shop with Bill Sohne a few weeks ago . . .
. . . and he expressed the opinion Grand and King Seiko were essentially identical in terms of branding. The only substantive difference between them was the location of their respective manufacturing locations. So - you guessed it! - a KS is high on my f...
A lovely Connie!
I've always been drawn to the Connies with arrowhead markers and crosshairs like yours, what a lovely one you have there! And yes, the vintage KS are quite enjoyable to explore, and still quite reasonably priced too.
Connies of mid-'50s vintage have a timeless appeal. Exquisite proportions melded with iconic design . . .
. . . make them the Jean Simmons . . . . . . of watches. 😌 ...
Chronometer pleasure …
Hello dear Art and friends ! Contemplating the pleasure of Chronometer status this weekend … Zenith certainly agree that it’s something special … Tudor continues the tradition… The Rolex (Zenith) Daytona is a personal Chronometer favourite … Also measures...
Absolute great samples and superb pics !!
Specifically like the Tudors ! HAGWE & Best ! - Cheers !!
There's an argument to be made that your Zenith is . . .
. . . the ne plus ultra of all chronometer wristwatches, Cap, owing to its cal 5011K movement which might've been the most accurate wristwatch-compatible movement ever. (It was originally designed for pocket watches, if memory serves correct, and didn't c...
You’re absolutely right Art ….
The movement was originally designed for a pocket watch and highly accurate. You can also hear it ticking from miles away ! The onion crown is a great design … ...
My watches are always inaccurate because I set the time few minuites ahead...but
that does not mean I don't appreciate a chrono certified movement.... The oldest in my collection One of the newer ones... ...
Snoopy 🤩…
I absolutely love this Speedmaster and your choice of strap looks very good as an alternative to the original.
The 1675 has long struck . . .
. . . as the Robert Ryan of watches. The vitality and strength of his character is evident even in still photos; same goes for Rolex's classic GMT. Art ...
Hello dear Art! Nice to have you hosting and bringing such a cool and interesting Theme remembering that golden era of middle of XX Century with the prestigious certification of "Chronometer" given...
... to certain movements made by well known brands passing through rigid trials to prove their precision and obtain the coveted title. You are sharing some beautiful examples of Chronometers by Omega. Answering your challenge I am sharing a few of my favo...
Hello dear Abel !.. What a nice line-up; like a number of these !
Love your 2-tone Omega with the sterling Silver box. Also your gold Constellation C is a special treasure & finally the riffled caseband/lunette -boiler dial is very attractive. Finally the Rollie Bubblebacks are a piece of watch history, such also th...
Thank you so much dear friend HS for your kind viewing and commenting. Agree with you that the old Bubblebacks are a piece of history. They are small for today standards but...
... charming and a joy to wear them from time to time. Enjoy a nice and relaxed weekend my dear friend! Best, Abel
Such a beauty! Is it because it does not perform to chronometer standard that you left it out?
Thank you once again for sharing
Lovely CDV, Abel !.. Really a fine watch, a very fine watch.. Not more, no less !
Also love your various shots with it , as well as your whole picture line-up, as usual a fine array to have in the stables.. Best, hs PS: Am I right that the City of your 3D- background happens to be Paris - or is it something else ?
Thanks a lot for your kind comments on this watch. Agree with your comments and will add that it´s so charming and classic design. The background you see: yes, you are correct...
... it´s a reproduction of an antique map of Paris which happens to be just a paper folder and I felt so nice as to use it from time to time as a background for my shots since I found it several years ago during a visit to the Louvre boutique. Cheers! Abe...
Stunning vintage collection ! …
Each one is exceptionally beautiful in its own way and I would be proud to own any of them. Thank you for sharing them with us. Best regards Captain
Dear Art, of course I could not pass the opportunity to participate in your theme this week-end … i don’t have vintage chronometer as all my collection was rebuilt in the past 2 years or so…
Also, all my watches are currently performing to chronometer standard, however some of them have been pleasant surprises…of course the Rolexes have flawless accuracy as expected so I included them. By far my most accurate watch is my GS with its new sprin...
Wow dear friend Yacomino! What a selection of wonderful timepieces you share!! Not easy to pick just one favorite here. Several of them I already own and others are in my wish list...
... waiting for the right moment to get one for my collection. I´m specially fond of the Longines Tuxedo. That rice grain bracelet looks stunning on this watch. My friends at the local Omega boutique called me last Friday to tell me my CK 859 is already w...
You too, Abel? . . .
. . . now I'm beginning to feel at a loss for not being on the CK train! I managed to see both versions in the metal last month, but impressed as I was, decided against taking the plunge. Maybe I should reevaluate. Art
Ha ha ha! Yes! I put an order early this year…
… just after viewing some shots in IG before it was officially announced. Regrettably the present deep economic crisis in my country makes imports very complicated and delay the arrival of new models here. As a matter of fact mine will be the only example...
In retrospect, this week's theme . . .
. . . was tailored to your collection. Coincidentally, of course. Not coincidentally: wearing this chronometer . . . . . . currently. After its first service ever(!) it runs well within chronometer spec. Art ...
Wow! A true beauty!! It speaks about the high …
… quality of Omega!! Enjoy it so much much my dear friend! Have a nice week ahead!! Cheers! Abel