Horological Meandering:Latest Forum Posts

These Vintage Chronos are real candy for the eyes. - (11 Replies)

amanico — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:33:52 PST

Here a Mathey- Tissot I will have ot introduce you with a dedicated review... But the joy of the day is this one, which was certainly released in the Fifties. Very nice two subdials ...

Part 32? Watch sizes and your wrist, hand and the distal third of the ulnar. - (3 Replies)

bernard cheong — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:01 PST

My first Omega Seamaster was the 1982 Polaris version with calibre 1420. When I bought it, and I still have it, as you can see,( this picture is very difficult to fake...and the Porsche phone will ...

Skeletons of the year ! - (11 Replies)

foversta — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:18:24 PST

One:Two:Three:Four:Five:Six:Seven:Fx ...

Breguet Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch - (0 Replies)

jcolon — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:11:37 PST

...

Hublot f1 for iwc perpetual calendar - (8 Replies)

csr827 — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:54 PST

Just want to get some opinions whether it s a wise move to trade my hublot f1 watch in rose gold for a 2011 edition iwc big pilot perpetual calendar in rose gold also. Thanks. ...

Anyone here from Edinburgh?? - (0 Replies)

maximus — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:36:56 PST

Hi Guys and girls, Is anyone here from around Edinburgh?? I m heading up that way soon and interested to know what the city is like for watch stores. Any info would be good, but you may have to PM me ...

Was there a single mechanical watch that ... - (13 Replies)

AndrewD — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:16 PST

Was there a single mechanical watch that really sparked off your current interest in horology? What was it and why? Andrew There s no place like HoMe! ...

Omega non magnetic - (1 Reply)

Ursa — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:29:51 PST

...

BREAKING NEWS: Swiss Competition Authorities extend Swatch Group's obligation to sell ... - (0 Replies)

Ornatus-Mundi — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:34:27 PST

... movements & parts by 1 year! Dear All: in a ruling published today the Swiss Competition Authorities (WeKo) obliges Swatch Group to continue delivering raw movements and movements parts also...

Alain Silberstein - (0 Replies)

leighalex01 — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:01:35 PST

I have recently heard that unfortunately, the kwirky Alain Silberstein will be retiring from the watch industry. As a lover and owner of his watches, does anyone know how you will be able to sour...

So Cal Purists: May 27th g-t-g in LA for Hublot mod Ken H! Please . . . - (5 Replies)

Dr No — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:19 PST

. . . contact me at this address, A r t D @ P u r i s t S P r o . c o m [remove the spaces], if you can join us.Include your log-in ID and full name, as well as daytime telephone number. Let s w...

Quite a Pennsylvania Journey....Lititz Technicum and RGM - (6 Replies)

big daddy — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:22:20 PST

Having just returned from a journey with watches at it s core, I thought I would share with all my PuristS friends. The impetus for the journey from South Carolina starts about a year ago when I was l...

No watchbox, Nooo problem - (16 Replies)

patrickmaniac — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:38:00 PST

The wardrobe area might not be the best place to select the piece for the day esp when the watch box is full.Thought this would work better especially when you re in a rush every morning. cheersPAt ...

my 999th post...and a Teaser....!!!! - (28 Replies)

Mech — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:19:12 PST

I have enjoyed this forum for years and didn t realise I could stick around for so long!!!! (now, don t compare mine to Nico s obscene number of posts, he s insane, though without him, life is less me...

Please post WTB ads in the Collectors Market - (0 Replies)

quantz — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:15:55 PST

This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2012-05-13 13:22:08 ...

Chinoiserie - (26 Replies)

cen@jkt — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:12:55 PST

My poor first attempt at macro photography. Just bought a macro lens, tripod, and LED lights. But the result really disheartened me, damn lighting!Post it here so people (especially the new ones) know...

Baselworld 2012: Hanhart - (7 Replies)

foversta — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:29:36 PST

Hanhart is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year so I couldn t miss the presentation of the 2012 novelties at Basel!Hanhart is a swiss/german brand with a very sharp strategy: to produce pilot a...

My Grand Complication - (13 Replies)

docsnov — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:17:59 PST

Chronograph? Check. Perpetual Calender? Check. Moonphase? Check. Minute Repeater? Check. Quartz Movement? Yes, quartz movement. I present a Citizen Campanola ...

The luxury is time itself! La Montre Hermès has history, and time, on its side! - (9 Replies)

219 — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:57:56 PST

[The view from Emile Hermès desk with the pocket watch that magnified his fascination with the mechanics of the watch]In a year when Hermès has promised the ‘gift of time’ to all, it is worth refl...

Some extra pics of not one, but 2 Longines 13 ZN. ( Take your pills! ). - (25 Replies)

amanico — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:29:01 PST

When it comes to Vintage Chronographs, I don t fear to say that the Longines 13 ZN is the King, the Milestone, and in some configurations, a grail.You saw some quick pictures of the two beauties we sa...