Horological Meandering

Not sure if we had such a thread recently - at least I could not find anything. But given that a great number of Purists counts vintage pieces amongst their collection I was wondering what your gateway drug was to this world, i.e. which was your first vin...  

More a indie type of guy 😉. But a watch i needed in my collection was a watch that inspired a lot of (indie) watchmakers . The Amida Digitrend ...  

Reminds me of the GP Casquette quite a bit - the latter was digital, though Thanks for sharing this, Watchonthewrist!

Hi Had a quick look at the boxes & their associated receipts & was surprised. My Futurematic was my first vintage - 2004! Hadn't realised I'd had pleasure so long. I read an article in watch journal about them & was hooked! Took a bit of searching to get ...  

Your Futurematic is certainly a very cool piece. Especially like the profile - future-matic indeed!

Bought in the early 80s. I love the simple elegance of these old watches. Regards Kev. ...  

As you say, these watches had an effortless elegance about them

It was given to me by the wife of my father-in-law after he passed away in 1983. Strap and insert have been replaced since then. ...  

And it looks like you’re taking great care of it, too! Thanks for sharing the story

Stainless steel case with gold hands and digits. ...  

Not often that one gets to see a Rolex pocket watch

I bought about two years ago for precisely that reason.

but Omega if we speak about wrist watches Cheers D ...  

That pocket watch is quite something! Did the Doxa and Molnija come later?

The issue is I have yet to get a single chain for the ones I have, so as to actually use them, so not a top priority it seems

Actually, there are two watches, and these are quite different, being „first Vintages“. One, an Omega Seamaster ss with gold hands and indices, from early 60ies, was passed on to me as an heirloom from my father- in-law, in the late 90ies. It is a plain w...  

Both real beauties Have a great week!

. . . was this '69 Mk II Speedy . . . . . . gifted by a friend over a dozen years ago. It departed a few years later, but shortly afterwards, its position as the sole vintage in my collection was filled by . . . . . . Black Connie. And it's been a downhil...  

. . . exactly like mine. There must be more examples in the field, waiting to be loved by a new admirer. Art

And if I recall correctly, you have just the vintage Mark II for this week’s WS, too

but bought it brand new in 1970 and has been a constant companion up to the last few years in 'rain or shine" My other vintage acquisition was from a close friend some twenty years ago when i persuaded him to sell it to me---a fun piece. best henry ...  

. . . not to mention the best route to owning a cal 321 today. Being the original owner is even better, of course!

That all the patina and memories are yours

Both truly fascinating and not something we often see here - thanks for sharing them!

Purchased about 12 years ago. Wasn't a perfect specimen but at the time the price was right and it was good enough for me. ...  

The GMT was not on the radar but then this one popped up and I went for it. One of those unintended purchases that have stood the test of time!

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Still with you?

I find vintage to be too difficult. Plus, I want to ow my watches for a long time. So I figured that they’re better to age with me.

I loved the aesthetics of Soviet-era watches, even if they weren't very hardy. Would love a modern piece like this. ...  

The seconds disc is a novel approach I have never seen before!

KMII, I used to collect Omega automatic vintage watches but the first one has left the flock. I still have this "younger" Omega that stayed. Both younger in manufacture and also acquisition dates. Regards, MTF Omega Constellation yellow gold ...  

And a very cool way to start. Was it a particular event or person that steered you in that direction?

All I could afford No, seriously...I was experimenting with vintage and chose Omega instead of Rolex. Omega has a richer history and you know what my mother thinks of Rolex I wanted a brand with long history and many models that could be found cheaply. Th... 

That’s a very interesting insight, MTF. In all honesty I have invested little time in trying to find ways into vintage watches and pretty much all of the vintage pieces were acquired online. Need to follow your advice, though