warms my heart; true pieces of history.

Aug 24, 2008,13:14 PM
 

Would love to read about the other pieces in the stables sharing space with these great pieces of history, as well as the owner's stories behind them.

Personally, I find these sorts of pieces far more interesting than bleeding edge technology tour de force pieces that answer questions no one asked.

Too many of those are driven by marketing and sales guys trying first and foremost to create "instant collectibles."

Kinda like winemakers making wines to score Parker points rather than to express the oenological ideals of the winemaker...

TM

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GTG special military flyback

 
 By: Marv : August 23rd, 2008-11:35
I would like to share with you few photos I have taken this afternoon during a special GTG for which only military flybacks were invited. First of all, the group photo 9 watches were participating. They all share a lot of caracteristics: - chronograph - b...  

My pleasure, COD!

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:23

All fantastic watches.

 
 By: Krieng : August 23rd, 2008-22:52
Very great to see, thanks for the post. Cheers

Amazing group

 
 By: SJX : August 24th, 2008-06:11
I especially love the Heuer BUND and the WWII Luftwaffe chronographs. - SJX

One more photo for you

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:24
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Club Difficile

 
 By: MTF : August 24th, 2008-07:06
This must be a difficult GTG club to join. How uncommon is that? Military flyback chronographs.........hmmm. The entry ciriterium has been set at a high level and most of us can only "visit" by virtual vicarious visuals. Thank you for sharing. Regards, MT... 

Selective indeed!

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:24
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Very impressive indeed...military chrono flyback!!

 
 By: BHK9 : August 24th, 2008-08:10
Hi there, All of you have high taste and are real hardcore of vintage chrono pieces....Congrats! Its a hatd theme for others to live with thought!! Thanks for sharing. BHK9

Thank you

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:24

Yes, 15 minutes!

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:26
This Breguet was used by military pilots and officers. I don't think they would have accepted a 30 minutes register with batons every 2 minutes. The function was more important than the look: usability first! So I confirm you it is a 15 min counter. And w... 

Thank you - makes sense [nt]

 
 By: markkeenan : August 24th, 2008-18:32

What a GTG !

 
 By: foversta : August 24th, 2008-14:46

Junghans watches

 
 By: VPREGULATOR : August 24th, 2008-23:45
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Great Post,

 
 By: papillonwatchman : August 25th, 2008-01:29

Cool !

 
 By: DrStrong : August 25th, 2008-06:28