Can it be that I'm starting off this week's festivities? I am coming by it honestly, as it's around 1130 Friday here in Seoul (even though back at home where I will be finishing Friday after flying back, it's only 1930 on Thursday). Enough about time zone...
It wants to go home... it better forget about that, I am keeping it right here ;-) Today I am kicking off to the Hacker Series, and guess what I am one of the pilot ;-) I wish you all a great weekend. Yves This message has been edited by PoyFR on 2010-04-...
POY has 2 very big dogs...Please refer to the former Friday wear to appreciate the nice " Monster ". So, if you want to save your bones... Seriously, That is a serious competitor for the wrist shot of the day. Best, Nicolas
After that, may God saves those Judges' bones Mind you it is a lose lose situation, Deepsea is still in shock... LOL Thanks for making this a fun and fruitful Friday contest.
Apollo X - "Snoopy & Charlie Brown" May 18-26, 1969 Altitude: 190 km x 184 km Duration: 8 days, 0 hours, 3 minutes, 23 seconds CREW Thomas P.Stafford, Commander John W.Young, Command Module Pilot Eugene A.Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot THE PATCH "The Apollo 1...
thanks Poy, its one i've not seen before, but i've never really delved into the mission patches. i've seen the complete missions sets, but could never understand why someone would want 20 or more watches which are essentially the same except for a patch. ...
That Omega full case was beautiful, but you right, too many and too much of the same. I like some of them, so of the patched versions, I have Apollo X, Apollo XI and the one I had to have Apollo XIII I hope to one day find the Apollo XIII white dial. The ...
That's crazy, POY... Now, your love for the Speedy seems to start again. Strange for a non Chrono Guy... Watches...They will drive us all crazy! Best, Nicolas
You are right, I am not passionate about chronographs, I had many but I did let go. Now I am back on the speedy, something I cannot really explain because it is a chronograph, but I love its birth, history and evolutions. Actually I will also get the late...
We all appear to be travelling again; Wandering Purists sums it up. I am over in Perth for a quick trip. Sorry, no cityscapes, but these are what I am wearing ... Two Nineteen-sixties icons:...
Ying and Yang, Black and White, Dress and Sport. It's fun to wear two watches occasionally, but I don't do it often. It's a little embarrassing trying to explain why to the 99.9999% of the world that don't 'get it'. However, in the absence of a GMT or Wor...
Hi Andrew, two lovely oldies you´ve got there - and sort of a proof that the really perfect things cannot be improved any more! A question: Do you really both watches at the same time? (I would be too much of a coward to do so) Or was it just an arrangeme...
Hi Doc, I can promise that any wristshots I post reflect the watches I have on that day, even if the photos are from the 'archive'. So, yes, I did wear both. It's not something I do regularly because, like you, I feel uncomfortable about explaining why. B...
. . . I've had my eye on this particular Connie for awhile, with it's white gold hands and markers set against the rose gold highlights of her black dialed sister . . . cordially, Art
Congratulations, Art. This is the perfect pair. Similar but opposites. And with those wonderful arrow indexes. You now have the right choice for any mood or occasion. Hope to see them both one day. Andrew
That's hello in Korean! It's pretty much the only Korean word I've learned that's not a food item (I love Korean food!). One of my good friends is Korean, so I guess there's still hope that I'll learn more Korean. I like your watch! Safe travels home! Whe...
...please do! The water's great! Happy Friday to all -- and especially to you, Richard, for the nice hello! Cheers, Daos This message has been edited by dxboon on 2010-04-30 10:40:10
I was thinking perhaps all the LLD owners would be posting their wristscans today. Besides, I just love the watch. One day I will pick up a Polaris to go with it! HAGWE, brother! Cheers, Daos
...but there are several pieces to obtain first from JLC, GO, AP, UN, and an independent too, etc., etc.! I've made a comprehensive five-year plan! LOL! I spend more time financially planning for my collection than my retirement! Of course, priorities may...
Hi Daos -- for a second there I thought you were calling me "annoying" just as all of my other friends do! Have been eating lots of Korean food of various types -- as well as the huge array of Western foods available here. Gorgeous photo! Your work starte...
I met one of your fellow NorCal Observatoire owners this week, Jeff K. He was wearing his lovely KV when I saw him. What a spectacular piece. I do envy you, and wonder what's next on your horological shopping list. What do you think about the new UN El To...
The ElToro is a bit too much UN meets Pamigiani for me with the striped face. I like and own both but not sure that a tweener is for me. Thanks for thinking of me! I think that you may have seen Jeff at the Event I was invited to, as he was the one who in...
When the Vyskocil arrives, I'm sure you will be so overwhelmingly excited. I can't wait for those pictures. You've got a wonderful collection of indie pieces. I am envious! Cheers, Daos
Hi Daos, very mysterious photo of yours and only the more advanced watch WIS will solve the riddle. BTW, another very nice of your shots! Best regards, anaesdoc
(A quotation from "Notting Hill", when Julia Roberts (as Anna Smith) declines a shoplifter´s request for her telephone number) I checked out the LD in a shop a while ago, being curious about it due to your and bimbeano´s repetetive posts. I found it too b...
Can't seem to take this one off...Can't take my eyes off of it....almost caused an accident on the freeway. Details of the dial, hand, indexes and movement under a 10x loupe ..flawless, looked under a 20x loupe still flawless. This thing amazing !!! Havin...
The FFs are very addictive Vintage watches, my friend. At the beginning, I just wanted one or 2, maximum, and I ended with 8! Now, I still have 6 Vintage and a Modern. You see? Best, Nicolas
Fifty F Power at it best, amigo mio!. You see, any day is a real pleasue with these Ff in the wrist. Hope you and yours a great and nice Weekend! Un abrazo, Nicolas Emilio
The region i live in is so crowded it makes moments like these (only a hundred miles from home) a dream come true . Speedy in a speedy car .... . El Bim...
Would be a dream? It's a beautiful car with a watch to suit. I hope tomorrow, to find out. As my wife very generously bought me for our wedding anniversary, a track session in an DB9. HAGWE
... how do you manage the 'flappy paddles' while activating the chronograph pusher to time those zero to 100 sprints? Really love these Speedy images you keep producing. [Nice to see you taking a 'safe' image while stationary, Filip.] Andrew
Davo certainly posts some great shots and I would love to get some hints as well. I am wondering, more generally, what people think of having watch photography threads in the WristScan Forum? Between Fridays, Purists could post images and talk about how t...
... I am always a little conscious of not stepping on toes across the forums on the two platforms (this is made difficult for me because I was never able to get my pictures to appear on N54, so the PPro uploader is a godsend for me). But ThePuristS Photog...
One of the big technical advantages of our inhouse uploader and publishing platform is that we can capture a lot of info from the picture meta data when uploaded through our system. That data can help the technical discussion with regard to the particular...
Obviously composition and the photographers skill are the primary merit of any picture but it is nice to look under the hood. This data is stored with the pictures. Camera: Canon PowerShot G7 Date: Jun 15, 2009, 11:44 AM Exposure: 1/320 sec Aperture: F4.5...
Hello all, If you need help posting on ThePuristS.com Photography forum, please PM or email me. It's very easy to do and the people on ThePuristS Photo forum are great www.network54.com -MW
Remember this one? It caused quite a stir on another forum at its launch back in the late 90'ies (something similar to the LLD these days without further comparison ). It is rather small for todays standard but is built to fit Seikos caliber 4S15 (I like ...
. . . having the circular markers at 5:00 and 11:00 serve as the axis for the circular decorations on the hands. There's usually a suble geometric layout to your photos that enhances their effect on a subliminal level . . . cordially, Art
I am thinking about attending one of the Super Trofeo races this year; any suggestions which one is best to attend? The layout of the course, the facilities in the local area, and of course, the beauty in the stands... ;-)...
This is an old photo, but by perfect serendipity it is this time on this watch under this cuff tonight - off to dinner with someone well known to you all.... ;-) Cheers, pplater....
After having spent a little (too little) time with the Observatoire I can attest that the package is greater than the sum of the parts. And the parts, such as the hands and lugs, are not too shabby themselves. It is very versatile and could well be close ...
A Zodiac handwind - vintage circa 1960 - with a true 24 hr movement. Nothing fancy, and not high frequency, but I have a soft spot for Zodiacs. HAGWE, Ginger...
Hi Gary, having just been travelling myself, I think your watch is an excellent example of a very dressy and practical watch at the same time. Particularly the double set of minute and hour hand on separate dials makes it very well readable, much better I...
I finished servicing this watch last week, and I have been wearing it almost every day since. Still want to swap the crystal and restore the painting on the rotating bezel, but I have paying work to complete ahead of my own watches. So far I'm very please...
I was wearing my Archer just the other day and thinking of you fondly! I hope you are well. I like these Bulova Snorkels and came THIS close to buying a vintage Bulova diver that is very similar in styling to my Longines. Best part of your watch to me? Bu...
as many of you know i am going through a divorce and very recently i have been notified that my lovely and beautiful soon to be ex wife is seeking every penny she can get despite her promise that she didnt want any financial gain. because of this my watch...
Somehow you must have foreseen this when choosing your avatar pic, haven´t you? Chin up and do not let yourself be dragged down by anybody (including yourself)! Best regards, anaesdoc...
Hope will come better, for you... Well, if you need some exodus, you're always welcome here. You can also tell your wonderful " Ex " that you're a mythoman, and that all the watches are ours... Best, Graham. If you need any help, feel free to ask. Nicolas
thanks Vlad. i have considerd that, but she's not as stupid as she's acting. my solicitor seems to be as on the ball as you are so hopefully nothing will be lost other than her expectations. there are lots of things she hasnt been advised about properly w...
...and you'll be on the other side of this issue with nothing but sunshine and puffy white clouds ahead. Thinking positive thoughts for you. Cheers, Daos
Cary Grant, Sean Connery, and nearly every guy in history that is well respected were in your shoes, so it's a real common thing to do. Think lightly of the serious, and think serious of the light. Least u have your son whom no one can take away from you,...
thanks cookie, i have a lovely daughter as well although things a currently a bit difficult between us. i moved away when she was quite young and she's always hated my wife. that hatred seems to be transferred to me at the moment, but it will sort itself ...
is a chance to fill it up with a new brew Seriously, I am sad to hear that you are in such a tough situation at the moment my friend. I hope it will pass quickly without too much emotional loss - those are much more difficult to replace than money. Thinki...
SH1T happens Nikolaj and i will have to do what has to be done. if i have to sell pieces at least i can say i have owned them like lots of other pieces i have sold over the years. the worst thought is having to possibly sell my Freak which she knows is so...
.... don't know what i can give better response after hearing this... just can say all of us here are with you besides. be positive, thing will be over very soon. in any case, no one is indispensable in this world, please look forward, and let us know if ...
thanks Richard, but my choices in women seem to be very poor. what was intended as a one night stand should stay that way and not continue for 9 years :((( best Graham
Best thing to do for now is to live on like you are used to ... As for the watches, Nicolas just asked me to visit you and collect all his watches that are still at your place .... i'll bring them back to Paris as he has no time to do so ... . If you don'...
thanks mate, i appreciate the idea. as several people i my past will attest too, if i'm backed into a corner i come out fighting like an angry grizzly. i'm now in that corner so roll on the fight whatever the cost :) you are quite right, i will continue t...
It is you and you only that can make time to be good. However hard time can be, what matters most in any case is timeless freedom. It is freedom you ought to focus on and time will stay valuable no doubts. I am sorry for the hardship you going through, I ...
thanks for your kind words Poy. i try to look positively, but have some problems in that area which make it difficult. if i wasnt a disabled depressive things might look brighter :-)) best Graham
This Monday I finally recieved this Stowa Flieger watch, now also available with a date window. Some puristic purists believe this to be an illegitimate change of style as the original Flieger watches did not have this. I agree with them and yet I am very...
I have been thinking of a similar model myself - I don't usually wear 40+mm in watches without recessed or highly curved lugs, so it still may be too big for my wrist. Glad to hear that the finish is acceptable. Enjoy. Ginger
The finish is actually very acceptable. I´m not that familiar with the connatations of "acceptable", but if you would say "akzeptabel" in German, this would mean as much as "just/quite right", "mostly satisfying", "moderately well done" or "nothing s...
I was on the list for a Stowa Airman Original, but when quantities became limited, I took my name off in order to facilitate someone else getting the piece who desired it more. The date version looks great on you! HAGWE (even if you are on call)! Cheers, ...
... as I was on that list as well! Like you, I had me taken off, because I would not wait that long and thought that a version with date would better fulfill my needs. Best, anaesdoc
Looks very nice! I do understand the point of not changing a classic, but I must confess that it really bugs my when I wear a watch without date on a work day. HAGWE Blomman
Can you guess? (and yes, I took the photo yesterday as this morning I am running ragged - but looking good on the wrist!) This message has been edited by cazalea on 2010-04-30 08:26:41...
A rare bird, as I " often " see Rotomatic Incabloc on ealry FFs, or on FF Lip Blancpain, but much rarer on a Milspec! Feel free to post a lot of pics of this Beauty! Best, Nicolas
This is a strong candidate. BTW, Bill S. conveyed your greetings when we met last week. Thanks. It was a fun time - he is so enthusiastic. The discussion got a bit technical for dear husband, but fun nonetheless. Ginger
. . . I'll be off to work shortly with a batch of fresh guacamole for my crew. The Montblanc review is on the agenda for the weekend . . . cordially, Art
but unfortunately with pictures from yesterday ... @ Enjoy your stay in Seoul, which is a great place. Very good food, cool camera shops (!) ... and only some watch stores. I was brave and didn´t buy one - watch Bought only a lens from Leica and one from ...
It's great to see how JLC has adapted the original design into a number of forms over the years -- yours is a great example, and I love the photo! Best, Gary G
Hi All Thought I'd wear this to ring in the Bnk Holiday weekend Just everso slightly retro Three day weekend - thats something I can cope with HAGWE JML...
or at least the first I can remember. I look at this every Friday so i feel i should contribute my meager collection to some of the great ones here. Tutima FX UTC...
Every shots shown is being viewed, some shots inspire others to participate or to try some new shots. In the end we all end up seeing many/all watches. And but not least, the shot race for No1 and that is fun. Thanks for your participation, and do not for...
Hi Nicolas, I had just received my Oceana yesterday afternoon, and I've yet to take any good photographs myself, but these of my watch were taken by Daniel Jimenez before it left Barcelona: I've since had them remove the white lacquer from the bezel, and ...