Horological Meandering - GTG in Copenhague. Part 1 sports watch and military

GTG in Copenhague. Part 1 sports watch and military

Sep 22, 2014,07:17 AM

A fantastic event thanks to Z and all guys that were there.
Lots of vintage, lots of passion, a special moment.

Some association by MattS

Divers in a chronological order

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Rotomatic Incabloc primitive 1953-55
Rolex Turn O Graph, l'ancètre des Submariner 1954-56
LIP Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 3/6/9/12
Rolex Submariner Big Crown 6538 1959
Longines Nautilus 1959
Omega Seamaster 300 CK2913 1959
Eberhard Scafograf 200 1961
Omega Seamaster 300 #14755
Tudor 7928 Chocolat PCG SWISS 1964
Tudor 7928 PCG 1964
Universal Genève Polerouter Sub 1964
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec lunette minutes 1967
Omega Seamaster 300 Big triangle 1967
Vulcain Cricket Nautical 1961-1967
JLC Polaris 1968
Rolex Double red Sea Dweller MK 3 1967
Rolex Seadweller Big White 1970s
Tudor Submariner 7091 1970s
Rolex Seadweller Triple 6 1978
Omega Ploprof 600m MK1 1970s

The Rolex 6202 was lovely, so much charm.

The Ploprof is a beast

One of the very first diver chorno and one of the biggest emotion of the week end, the Breitling Super Ocean 807 from1958, I thought I will never cross one in such a state, fantastic.

A Longines Diver mk I along with a Nautilus

Some family shots

Rolex and Tudor Submariner:

Omega Seamaster:

Fifties:

With the COpenhague most famous inhabitant.

Now military

Zenith from the 40s
Omega CK 2042
Hanhardt WWII
JLC
Vixa
Breitling CP 765
Girard Perregaux Type XX
Italians: Leonidas, Zenith Cairelli et CP1
2 Omega Flightmaster

the italians

The leonidas is a beauty

2 Longines big 11 or so called big indian, 44mm with a magnetic presence on the wrist.

This is a MK I

and here a Mk II

And now Big Longines of the 40s

47mm: Chronostop, Weems noire, Weems blanche, Lindberg, and the "small" 44mm Majetek!...

More posts: CK 2913nautilusPloprofSea DwellerSeamasterSeamaster 300TudorTudor SubmarinerTurn O Graph

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Wow. Definitely a great place to visit.

By: terenceho : September 22nd, 2014-07:36

Still remember the walk to the mermaid. Great watch with great passion.

Thanks Terrence

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-08:55

Yes, a beautiful mixing of classic and modern architecture with lots of nice places. ...

GTG in Copenhague. Part 2 Chronometer and dress watches

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-07:43

Maybe my favourite part, (though the heaviest load is certainly the chronographs) 4 Vacheron COnstantin Chronomètre Royal, yes 4.... Two with the typical Chronomètre Royal dial with the first case style (cylindrical) and second type ("Maltese Cross lugs" ...

"take a deep breath" Too late ...

By: small-luxury-world : September 22nd, 2014-13:25

I am already done. Impressive pieces shown. Bravo! Oliver

Danke Oliver

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-13:48

Yes, the overall quality of the piecs shown and their diversity made this event special, but it reflects the collectors who were there, great guys, I'm blessed to have been part of it. Servus :) François

SOME SERIOUS WATCH PORN..nt [nt]

By: William M aka Mr.Lume : September 25th, 2014-12:47

Many of these watches are even nicer in the reality.

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2014-08:03

Especially these big Longines, 11 and " Onion. As for the Chronometers you mentionned in your Part II, you touched the dreams of many of us, here, too. Wow! I also have a soft spot for this Lip Blancpain FF 3 6 9 12 you showed. A Watch I know quite well, ...

Thanks Nicolas for your kind comments

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-08:52

I am sure you recognize everyone just on the watch ;) , lots of people from a french forum and from all around the world, great collectors, the best part of that GTG. The 807 is for me with the "skipperera" along the elusive Blancpain Air Command one of t...

Yes, I recognized at least 3 or 4 guys through their watches. :)

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2014-08:55

The 807 is an old dream of mine, and, of course, I recognized its owner... I am very happy to se that you made it! I was thinking of you, guys, when I was, at the same moment, at 13 000 Kilometers from where you all were. Best, Nicolas

Nothing escapes your eyes Nico

By: Ubik : September 25th, 2014-09:31

Posting is always fun, but meeting fellow collectors from here is the heart of the Purists.

You'd better say that nothing escapes my nightmares.

By: amanico : September 25th, 2014-10:04

Most of all, when it comes to this Big 11... ;) All the best, my friend. We should try to meet! Best, Nicolas.

GTG in Copenhague. Part 3 chronographs

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-08:44

Certainly the main topic of the week end. -Movado A waterproof gold case with the M95, a beauty A steel M90 And a little multi scale chronograph -Eberhard A Contodat A beautiful blue scale in this 30CH waterproof, light patina. I put back the Contograf he...

This last Longines is a big love affair. A killer piece. [nt]

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2014-08:50

Absolutely, we nearly killed each other just to try it.

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-08:57

That's the definition of a killer piece isn't it? ;)

Indeed, one of the top three vintage Chrono, in my book. [nt]

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2014-08:58

Curious to know the other two :) [nt]

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-09:05

I think we'll agree on one of them: Patek or VC Vintage Chrono sector dial.

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2014-09:19

Hmmmm? ;) The second would be, for me a 33.3. Or a good old and big Minerva. Best, Nicolas

we definitely agree

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-09:37

but how to decide between some 33.3, Minerva, Movado, Ulysse Nardin , Breitling, Eberhard, Universal Genve, Cartier and some others .... You know that feeling in a grand restaurant with the "Chariot des desserts", you can take as much as you want and ever...

I would make an exception with the PP / VC Sector dial.

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2014-10:34

But for the rest, I would favour the in house movement like Longines, the 33.3 ( in a Lemania case, then ), or Minerva, or UG! The rest comes after, and believe me, there are still some strong contenders, but just a step below: JLC, Ulysse Nardin ( these ...

Out of PP/VC

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-12:29

It is complicated, in that logic with Longines, UG and Minerva, a Movado would be to favour over an Omega or the Eberhard who were the only one afaik to use the large caliber with that special lock system. But then come cases, dials and the heart factor a...

Tremendous watches, and I'm sure a tremendous time.

By: mkvc : September 22nd, 2014-10:01

You really know how to throw a party.

Thanks, yes it was :) [nt]

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-12:13

Qu'est-ce . . .

By: Dr No : September 22nd, 2014-12:29

. . . que c'est? Eitan must've been present. I'd know that Longines masterpiece anywhere ;-) . . . ...

A Longines :)

By: cisco : September 22nd, 2014-12:34

but I don't remember more. And yes he was there, a great guy and collector, I am so grateful to have met him. François

There are a handful of watches . . .

By: Dr No : September 22nd, 2014-12:53

. . . on our forums that capture my heart. Eitan's monopusher is one of them.

My BEST in Show Sports Watch winner

By: MTF : September 23rd, 2014-02:03

...

My BEST in Show Chronometer Winners x 2

By: MTF : September 23rd, 2014-02:10

These two watches are truly desirable and the Best-of-the-Best at the Show overall. ...

Thanks MTF

By: cisco : September 24th, 2014-00:30

and touched you quoted that that Vacheron :) It was full of winners in every kind of watch, a great moment with a wonderful diversity of watches and period. François

My BEST in Show Chronograph Winners x 3

By: MTF : September 23rd, 2014-02:14

One each for the Heart, Mind and Soul.....desparately desirable. ...

Great GTG

By: ED209 : September 23rd, 2014-21:11

Some very cool watches, I like the Breitling Super Ocean. Thanks for sharing the pics. Regards, ED-209

thanks Ed

By: cisco : September 24th, 2014-00:32

the Super Ocean 807 is a wonder :) , and I also fell for it... like too many other watches at this special event. cheers François

Great post! and a great collection of watches!! But.....

By: DivingT : September 24th, 2014-22:34

why didn't the Omega SM 300 line up with the other military? With the T above the centre of the dial, shouldn't this make it a W10 / UK army issue? thanks alot for sharing, looks like a fab time had by all!! Cheers Tony

Thanks for your words

By: cisco : September 25th, 2014-01:29

Thanks for underlining it! Not that easy to do things right when marvels are everywhere around you and you are having such a good time talking with collectors :D cheers François

Aviation was the theme in that line-up Tony

By: Ubik : September 25th, 2014-09:27

At least a loose theme.

LOL! It's without a doubt, and absolutely fantastic GTG. Brilliant report. [nt]

By: DivingT : September 26th, 2014-03:53

A wonderful time Cisco

By: Ubik : September 25th, 2014-09:25

and a real pleasure to meet and share time with everyone who was there. Thanks to Ztirual and Nikolaj for organising and being exceptional hosts and to Noodia and Patrice for being wonderful companions and for allowing me to meet such wonderful and knowle...

Absolutely

By: cisco : September 25th, 2014-12:10

A truly great moment, with fantastic organisation by our hosts. Hope to see you again in the future wherever in the world! (if ever you come to Munich/Salzburg tell me) I am eager to see your photos! cheers François