SALMANPK
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Crown of Crowns
Jun 25, 2015,11:31 AM
Each Stem Applied by Hand, just phenomenal work.
S
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Show us your crown! Wristscan for 6/25 is now open
By: mkt33 : June 25th, 2015-09:27
Out of my collection, I wanted to highlight this particular crown found on my Ebel E-type Chronograph. Ebel is still a underappreciated brand. Sadly it tried to move upscale a few years back without much success. But I love this particular model. This wat...
"crown jewels"
By: mkt33 : June 25th, 2015-09:47
Yes, I was hoping you would share pictures of these. Seriously, the jeweler to kings can't do anything else but put a jewel there :-) Cheers and thanks for sharing, Mike
"S" for super
By: mkt33 : June 25th, 2015-09:50
It belongs on this character just like it belongs on your "tougher than nails" Sinn! Best, Mike ...
Thank you for your compliment.....
By: watercolors : June 26th, 2015-01:56
hs111. It means a lot coming from you. I really apreciate it. Enjoy your day. The weather is cooperating here in Canada beautiful days this week. I might go to the shores of lake Huron on the weekend for recreation, if so will take some pics. HAGWE Edward...
Crown of Crowns
By: SALMANPK : June 25th, 2015-11:31
Each Stem Applied by Hand, just phenomenal work. S ...
Thank You Joe...
By: SALMANPK : June 26th, 2015-12:22
Its been a pleasure to enjoy it and I highly recommend it. S
Beautiful
By: Geo : June 25th, 2015-21:41
the crown of a VH.
That's a XXI century crown....
By: nilomis : June 25th, 2015-11:32
The Digital Crown !!! What other crown can zoom and scroll! A joke. I will post a real watch crown later. Cheers, Nilo ...
"Plop plop, fizz fizz . . .
By: Dr No : June 25th, 2015-11:34
. . . oh, what a . . . . . . relief it is." Bas-relief crown . . . . . . of my GS SBGW047. Art ...
That is a Seiko
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 25th, 2015-11:41
I'm dreaming of So no-relief for me ;) Yours D P.S. I like that static photo VERY much
Slow Saturday, mostly at home . . .
By: Dr No : June 27th, 2015-14:10
. . . with a brief journey to the local Irish bar for a pint and a few rounds of pool, then a very busy Sunday with road trips far and wide, culminating in the usual 8-ball tournament at the seaside dive bar and a very late supper on the Sunset Strip. Hop...
I knew
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 25th, 2015-12:01
you'll play that cards :) Time to visit my bookie ;) Best D
You beat me to it
By: jml_watches : June 25th, 2015-13:37
Hi Great Futurematic - you beat me to it, was my thinking too! Anyway here's of shot of mine show the crown with this all important words on. Slide do not lift! What a way to hide a crown :-) Cheers JML ...
Looks great
By: jml_watches : June 27th, 2015-05:42
Hi Looks great - the Porthole models are a bit special. As you say - mine still feels kind of contemporary despite being 60 odd years ols. Thats no mean achievement for a any watch. Cheers JML
Excellent! As Hans Wilsdorf would say
By: mkt33 : June 25th, 2015-15:58
" We must succeed in building a watch case so tight that our movements will be permanently guarenteed against damage caused by dust, perspiration, water, heat andcold. Only then will the perfect accuracy of the Rolex watch be secured" I think Rolex has su...
There are
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 25th, 2015-12:22
big crowns there are double crowns there are black crowns and then there are our crowns HAGWE Sincerely D ...
Double the pleasure...
By: mkt33 : June 25th, 2015-16:05
I like the double crowns As well as other "double" things! :-) Cheers, Mike photocredit sharpformen . com ...
Perfectly said
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 27th, 2015-04:07
dear Heinz Crown IS our interface with watch Yours D
S for Still?
By: jml_watches : June 25th, 2015-13:29
Hi All quick shot of the crown on my Sarx029 - that's still on my wrist! Glad there's a free one for other stuff :-) The crown A better view of the whole watch Cheers JML ...
Love a Ruby in the crown...
By: Tim Jackson : June 25th, 2015-13:53
My dear friend's watch borrowed for this photo. HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...
Very nice
By: Geo : June 25th, 2015-21:42
never seen that!
Made of crown
By: kolosstt : June 25th, 2015-15:23
Not forged, not casted but machined. Not slim, not elegant but handy. Just nice to look at and nice to touch. More about it, later and only here in this community. Cheers kolosstt ...
GP crown.
By: fernando : June 25th, 2015-17:33
That just feel right! HAGWE Fernando ...
Such a beauty! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2015-01:36
Love the profile shot! :) HAGWE Blomman
excellent
By: Tyo : June 26th, 2015-02:26
where I live, due of environmental and aesthetic policies, buildings can not go as high :)
A crown for you Nicolas...
By: Subexplorer : June 26th, 2015-08:29
... as you are the King of Stacks! Just awesome! Have a great week end my dear friend! con mi afectuoso abrazo! Abel.
Crowns.. Form & Function.. Some few chips.. ;)
By: hs111 : June 25th, 2015-23:31
Crowns.. Hmmmh.. Pretty interesting topic.. Friends, As already stated in the intro to this WS, although it sounds like a simple, just necessary item, it may offer quite a variety, shape & versatile function to interact with our tic-tacs.. Here just 2 exa...
Thanks The patek famous double P
By: watch-guy.com : June 26th, 2015-01:10
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....but than again....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2015-01:51
just few to mention ;) somehow dear Julian Frankie boy start humming in my head the moment I saw your post Sincerely Damjan
Crown or No Crown...
By: andrewluff : June 26th, 2015-02:43
I love the finish of the AP... But then the extra magic of the Diavolo... Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers Andrew ...
Congrats in advance
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2015-03:07
on winning again this weeks contest in 2 categories :) Superb pictures Sincerely Damjan
Damjan... hahaha!
By: andrewluff : June 26th, 2015-03:28
You are too kind... now if only you were the judge :) Last week was just a fluke! Thanks again! Cheers Andrew
No crown in this case
By: mkt33 : June 26th, 2015-05:36
Would be my choice! Thanks for that rare back view of the Diavolo (nt) Cheers, Mike
Now, a real watch crown - Omega HB-SIA
By: nilomis : June 26th, 2015-03:47
Long time that I don't wear the Solar Impulse (first version) HB-SIA: I believe that this watch is one of the most permanent watch on my meager collection. Just love it: The titanium case is light and wonderful: The GMT complication, comes handy when trav...
That is indeed very
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2015-03:59
handsome Omega and one we don't see very often have a good one dear Nilo Damjan
Thanks ...
By: nilomis : June 26th, 2015-05:56
Sometimes Omega hits the mark. Nice Ti case, carbon fiber dial, Co Ax movement. Cheers, Nilo
I got it in 2010 but ...
By: nilomis : June 26th, 2015-05:59
The HB-SIA continues to be on the Omega catalog. Cheers, Nilo
Love this theme!
By: respo : June 26th, 2015-05:40
To me it is such an important element of the design of a watch. Here is one I feel is an excellent example: HAGWE all! respo ...
Hello Mike! Interesting theme very little explored...
By: Subexplorer : June 26th, 2015-06:26
... here is my contribution! Have a great week end Mike and all our friends here at PuristS!! 1) Regal Roses and Regal Shield embelleshing Crowns... 2) And of course a Crown for my favorite Crown... ...
Tudor crowns...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 26th, 2015-07:01
reflecting in Tudor watches is just superb composition dear Abel All the best to you and all yours Damjan
Hola Alejandro! Yes, that DSSD was in an unused condition...
By: Subexplorer : June 26th, 2015-11:37
... when I took those pictures a few years ago as soon as this model was released. I bought it brand new at a local AD, one of the very few of this model which arrived to my Country. Never took the transparent decals protecting it. I couldn´t get to fall ...
I had forgotten about the story behind your DSSD
By: AlexSunrise : June 26th, 2015-16:17
Querido Abel, You are right! I had forgotten about this fantastic gift you gave your son! I am sure he enjoys it immensely and every time he looks at it, surely he must smile. My dad and I share watches every now and then, even to the extent of trading am...
Thank you again Alex for your kind words. Lucky of you...
By: Subexplorer : June 27th, 2015-05:08
... to share your passion with watches with your Dad... in spite of the risks! Lol! Such an enjoyable thing is to share fun moments with parents and children! Que tengas un muy buen fin de semana mi amigo! Muy cordialmente, Abel.
Two examples ....
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 26th, 2015-06:34
One detail I find very nice is the direction to set Date on the Memovox Internaltional: Another crown related detail that I find very nice is the PCG, Pinoted Crown Guard: And yes, when you mention crown and watch in the same sentence it is hard not to th...
Two details....
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2015-01:33
Two crown related details that really separates these watches! :) HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Twin Crowns on one of my favorite watches...
By: Subexplorer : June 26th, 2015-11:41
... a true classic which got many fans here! I also enjoy so much one of these watches (modern rendition) and always looking for a vintage one to add to my collection. Disfruta tu LD mi amigo! Buen fin de semana! Cordialmente, Abel,
We´re both on cloud nine, then…..
By: AlexSunrise : June 26th, 2015-16:19
As just as your brother in law, I too bought mine less than a week ago. A fun piece, for sure, and one that I had been eyeing for a long time. Always great to hear from you, Mike! Take care, Alex
CCC
By: kolosstt : June 26th, 2015-12:33
Chopard Classic Crown Lets don't forget the well known crown that carries the logo of the collection Vulcanized crown with silverish steering wheel. Cheers and have a nice weekend Kolosstt ...
Now that is a "themed" crown!
By: mkt33 : June 26th, 2015-17:35
For me that crown always reminded of a tire. The "steering wheel" always looked like racing caps and the vulcanized rubber the tires. Thanks for sharing, Mike
Where are the onions?
By: Ubik : June 26th, 2015-12:59
Not able to photograph anything new this week, but couldn't resist a couple from the archive. HAGWE. ...
I was hoping that someone would post a PSM
By: mkt33 : June 26th, 2015-17:40
I really like Peter's large crown design...unfortunately whenever I wear his serpent calendar, it digs into the skin...guess I am a glutton for punishment! Best, Mike
Crown
By: RG1 : June 26th, 2015-16:51
Regards, Ronald ...
Bronze Crown
By: Watches4ever : June 26th, 2015-17:32
Large and in Bronze, the latest Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze, the crown really stand out... ...
I just have ..
By: WTA : June 27th, 2015-21:45
I just have difficulty to imaging the crown :) All the best ...
Cartier Tank and Montblanc Villeret
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 27th, 2015-02:06
They have the most interesting crowns of my watches The lovely Montblanc emblem in mother of pearl on the crown The blue sapphire cabochon Very interesting theme Mike! Will there be more static shots and less wrist shots this week as we focus our cameras ...
Cartier Pasha Canteen Crown
By: mr. ieux : June 27th, 2015-03:47
Originally designed for El Haj T'hami el Mezouari el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakech , Louis Cartier designed a watch that the Pasha could use while swimming. Here's the Cartier Pasha with a canteen crown topped by a sapphire cabochon ...
Most elegant . . .
By: Dr No : June 27th, 2015-14:19
. . . and welcome to our Wrist Scan forum. We can never have enough representation from Cartier; please, feel free to join us again. Cordially, Art
Hidden beauty
By: crown comfort : June 27th, 2015-07:01
My contribution is a "hidden crown" this week. They can be very beautiful and comfortable, even they may not be the most practical. HAGWE, CC ...
Thanks HS!
By: crown comfort : June 27th, 2015-09:19
approx. early 70ties, maybe 1972/73. Reference Number is 9313. CC
Great shots and crown, CC!
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2015-12:26
Is this one new or is my memory starting to fail...? Looks super Funky! With you I am never sure.... Best Blomman
This time
By: crown comfort : June 27th, 2015-13:08
your memory is failing you, but only this time...once... ;)
Yes the "hidden crown" concept is interesting especially in a Dunhill
By: mkt33 : June 27th, 2015-13:09
Besides recessing it under the top lip of the case or placing it on the caseback...the best example of a hidden crown can be found on Dunhill's Bobby Finder Chronograph where moving the bezel exposes the chrono actuators on the sides. Best, MIke ...
Rolex 666
By: Bill : June 27th, 2015-10:27
Ocean motion. Bill ...
A couple more for posterity...
By: Tim Jackson : June 27th, 2015-15:12
Still one of the best crowns imho... Pic courtesy of McGonigle watches. Love the tactile feeling when winding this beauty On the back for more efficiency, less stress on the caliber, no problem winding whilst on the wrist. Inspired by a ship's valve on/of...
Just Awesome!
By: SALMANPK : June 27th, 2015-16:35
Gorgeous Pics of some delicious pieces, you're the King of Independents Tim :-) HAGWE, S
Independent crowns!
By: mkt33 : June 27th, 2015-18:28
That McGonigle design is interesting...the grooves look asymmetric. Is there a story behind that design that you are aware of? Thanks Tim, Mike
Always happy to see it :-)
By: mkt33 : June 28th, 2015-07:03
Have always like the crown on the VH but the Sonnerie AP...now that is a HEAVYWEIGHT ! Thanks, Mike
Fiercely Independent
By: flamenco : June 27th, 2015-21:23
After all these years ..... Still flying high .... ...
Beauty and the Beast
By: Tyo : June 28th, 2015-05:51
Same manufacture, same complication, same number of crowns but not exactly same spirit. If I wasn't saving for another project , I will go for the both [/URL] [/URL] ...