After pressing "Insert" 6000 times ...

Mar 04, 2015,04:00 AM
 

Team,

I was able to learn something about watches, how my personal taste changes and I continue to enjoy every watch and every post here.

I was able to determine what watches excites me, watches that are here to stay and others that are not.

Just like life, I learn every single day and I love to be on an environment that is friendly and universal.

Of course, I don't know personally most of the members here but, as much is virtually possible, I'm surrounded by friends.

About tastes, I'm trying to stay with three brands that in one way or another, "sing to me".

IWC, Jaeger Lecoultre and Omega (yes, they are in alphabetical order) are those brands.

Why, one may ask?

IWC, because of the design and history. Portuguese (now they call it "Portugieser"), Flieger, Aquatimer and Ingenieur are my addiction.

Jaeger Lecoultre, because of the history, the bold designs and, of course, Nicolas.

Omega, because of the history, Moon watch and the aggressive approach to technology (CoAxial and now Master line).

Let's see some pieces that I love, all in B&W:

Aquatimer Vintage Collection:




IWC Mark XII




IWC Portugieser Classic:




IWC DoppelChronograph:




JLC Amvox I:




JLC Amvox II




Omega Speedmaster HB-SIA:




Omega Seamaster Good Planet:




Omega Seamaster NZL-32:




Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon:




Omega Speedmaster Moon phase:




Omega Speedmaster Olympic (Beijing):




Omega Seamaster 300m Master:




Omega Speedmaster CoAxial '57:




Thanks for seeing and thanks to all Purists.

Cheers,

Nilo


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LOL! I thought you were speaking about the bezel insert. :)))

 
 By: amanico : March 4th, 2015-04:19
I was thinking the post was about an intensive insert testing... ;) 6000 is an excellent number of interesting, well written and funny posts, without forgetting the oics " ala Nilo ". Bravo, my friend, and thanks for the kind words, as well! Nicolas

I don't have bezel inserts issues ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 4th, 2015-11:35
Thank you Nico. And thank you again for pointing the JLC "route". I hope that one day you jump into the XXI century with a Master CoAxial. Cheers, Nilo

The new Seamaster 300 is a pretty serious contender for my 1st modern Omega

 
 By: amanico : March 4th, 2015-11:44
Unless I go a different way with the Speedmaster Alaska Project? ;) Best, Nicolas

B&W

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 4th, 2015-04:37
My kind of post :) Congrats Nilo Our photo master par excellence Sincerely Damjan

Thank you Damjan...

 
 By: nilomis : March 4th, 2015-11:37
For being the first to notice my entry on the 6K club. Cheers, Nilo

Congrats, Nilo!

 
 By: jporos : March 4th, 2015-06:37
You are our constant star in the southern hemisphere. Many more "inserts" to you.

Thank you John ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 4th, 2015-11:40
But there are much brighter stars on the southern hemisphere. If I don't say that, the Aussies and Argentineans may start a war. Cheers, Nilo

Bravo, Nilo, bravo!...

 
 By: pplater : March 4th, 2015-07:45
Love your work, and look forward to seeing much more of it. Cheers, pplater.

Thank you Pplater ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 4th, 2015-11:43
It's very important to me your kindly words. Cheers, Nilo

Congratulation on you 6k posts

 
 By: Bill : March 4th, 2015-08:24
Always a pleasure to read your thoughtful posts and such great pictures recognizable for afar. Thank you for your kind contribution to this forum. You have many fans. Best Bill

Thank you Bill ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 4th, 2015-11:44
I do my best on the little time that I have. Cheers, Nilo

Congrats Nilo for this milestone...

 
 By: foversta : March 4th, 2015-13:24
and more importantly or the high quality of your post! Fx

Thank you Fx. [nt]

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-04:54

Thank you Ronald. [nt]

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:12

Thank you Ming. [nt]

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:12

Happy 6K, Nilo! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 4th, 2015-13:40
Three brands...? You need a forth.... You know which one I am referring to.... ;) Here's to 6000 more! :) Cheers, my friend Blomman

Goodness, blomman!! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 5th, 2015-00:57
. . . how could we miss your 1 6K post? :-)

Thank you Blomman ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-04:59
Let me explain better: I'm focusing on three brands but my love extends to others, in a very small scale, like Seiko (two pieces) and GP (one). If one day a Sea hawk that pays homage to John Harrison pops up, I will do a ++GP. Same thing with a Grand Seik... 

Congrats on the 6k

 
 By: jml_watches : March 4th, 2015-13:53
Hi Congrats on the 6k - I admire your restraint in sticking with 3 brands. I'm afraid I'm still like a child in a sweet shop. Looking forward to the next 6000 Cheers JML

Thank you JML ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:06
The restraining to only three brands happened almost by accident and by the fact that those brands have a strong presence here, simplifying the maintenance. I love other brands but I cannot have a watch that is only maintainable overseas. Cheers, Nilo

Congrats, do you see a difference in your index fingers...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 4th, 2015-14:01
between both hands for pressing 6000 times? Pretty sure it may be "deformed" slightly :)) Rgds Raymond

Thank you Raymond ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:07
No difference. I'm ambidextrous! Cheers, Nilo

Congrats Nilo...

 
 By: SALMANPK : March 4th, 2015-14:12
and look forward to the next 6k :-) S

Thank you Salmanq ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:09
It will take some time to hit another 6K but I go to try. Cheers, Nilo

Any chance of a rusty Ω . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 5th, 2015-01:01
. . . before hitting 7K? :-)

Chances are Dr...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:10
I'm hunting a 165.024 but I may need to shop it outside the country. Here, everyone that shows up or is not original or the seller wants the ransom of a king. Cheers, Nilo

Nilo, it's wonderful

 
 By: Ubik : March 5th, 2015-01:30
to have your gorgeous photography and insight here. You have such a joyous and warm spirit in everything you do. I'm a fan :)

Thank you Ubik ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-05:11
For your kindly words. Cheers, Nilo

It is a continual pleasure to read your posts and admire your pics Nilo

 
 By: Mark in Paris : March 5th, 2015-05:25
Taking a walk into the watch industry is full of discovery and change. A nice journey indeed. Cheers, Mark

Thank you Mark ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-06:01
You are right, it's a journey, a long one. Cheers, Nilo

Thank you Sir. [nt]

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-08:08

Thank you Thomas ...

 
 By: nilomis : March 5th, 2015-11:20
The Vintage Collection Aquatimer, released in 2008, reference is 3231-01. Love this watch. A classic IMHO. Cheers, Nilo

agreed. thank you. [nt]

 
 By: ThomasM : March 5th, 2015-11:25