Horological Meandering

I thought I would sneak this one in... Best Bill Sinn U1000 ...  

Early 60's, then early 80's: ...  

I am a big fan... Here is one for the Submariners... RAF, Too. Best, Nicolas ...  

like the patina-ed dial and brushed case.

I hope this doesn't set my "inner watch-lusting self" on another Seiko buying spree! Cazalea

The Lemania one button is such a classic.

Classic 6138, late 1960's (candidate for 'first automatic chronograph movement...'): Civilian version of the great 7A28 (all-analog-display quartz chronograph): Early 1970's Cal. 7016, mechanical column-wheel flyback chronograph with concentric elapsed-ho...  

Seiko 6S37 automatic, licensed recently to TAG/Heuer as their Cal. 1887: ...  

After seeing your photos and ordering the watch, I put mine on a strap Day One. I was too impatient to wait to have the bracelet adjusted. Five years later its still there (here). ...  

No decision for me, I bought second-hand, it came on the bracelet (which I did adjust, however).

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That's a real eye catcher!

All are classics. Congratulations, Nilo

one to wear though - spoilt for choice.

i have a particular liking for chrono's so there may be a few to show you most of them you will know, but if any are strangers to you just ask. enjoy Graham. ...  

Only a few to share. ...  

My first chrono... And so far my one and only... Best Blomman ...  

You opened the Pandora's Box! :) Best, Nicolas

Best Patrice ...  

I love the first one, the Amvox. I have deep regrets for passing one, when I had the silly idea that it was too large for me. Cheers, Nilo

From the conventional to the original, your bases are pretty well covered. Impressive. Best, Nicolas

A range of metals (PT, RG, SS, Ti), makers, and styles. To me all except the Dato are wearable for "sporty" (that is, sedentary outdoor or leisure :-)) usage, and the VC OS does lots of duty as both a weekday work watch and weekend beater. At least so far...  

Almost ;) Best to all Ed ...  

Just some quick BB pics Best to you my friend Ed ...  

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The one I own... The ones I miss... I especially miss this one... ...  

But you are very well served with this gorgeous Zenith. The dial is outstanding. Cheers, Nilo

Never seen it on a bracelet, but I think I now like it even better. GEO

I used to have an IWC Pilot 3706 too (great daily wearer), but that went to another home. Here is my Reverso Chrono LE which is just back from service: Great thread! I look forward to browsing all the posts... Nikolaj ...  

I am so happy you got it back. I can't wait to see this very rare beauty in the metal. Kind regards Z'

Can you? best, Z' ...  

Looking forward to that! Curious to see what you will come up with. I have a feeling I won't be disappointed. I've kept some ammunitions in reserve... Best T

Was waiting for this :) Stunning pieces my friend. See you soon Nikolaj

a 13zn and a 30ch?

Thanks for the compliment, Ubik. But in fairness, you have nothing to be jealous about. You own wonderful vintage watches. Two 13Zn's, 9 years apart but both waterproof, from 1938 and 1947. So you very close with a 30ch guess. Best Z'

Ventura V-matic Master II enjoying coffee and beignets... Tudor Grantour Chronograph enjoying a nice espresso. They certainly lead a pampered life! ...  

My beloved IWC Spitfire Chornograph. ...  

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Ubik, I was waiting for your move. What is the movement of the white dialed Breitling? Great chronos. Cheers, Nilo

I wanted to post a fresh picture of some of my collection. Only after I took it did I realise it spans sixty years, with at least one watch from every decade from 1920 through to 1970. Are you referring to the Breitling with the yellow dial and the snail ... 

how are we doing for a Paris GTG. May?

After my trip in L.A... Best! Nico

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Love the SuperOcean 807 and the dial seems really nice, quite a challenge on that special watch.

I've had that one at least five or six years now. Not one I hunted then, but once I saw it I had to have it.

... How many beautiful examples shown by our Purists friends! Chronograph is my favorite complication. I find that even old "Anonimous" examples, with Landeron movements have their charm, in their dials and cases. Not to mention those high end pieces show...  

I´m so glad you like them! Te envio mi afectuoso abrazo! Very cordially, Abel.

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... that is a GREAT cumpliment indeed! Muchas Gracias! I love to know you like them so much! Otro abrazo desde las Pampas! Afectuosamente, Abel.

a wonderful selection which shows many chrono's that would be close to my heart as well. The Longines monopusher though is wonderful, the 13.33 movement is a favourite of mine.

here's a few of what i got @ the moment... ...  

understatement :) Amazing collection thank you for sharing Best Damjan

... Monopusher, is one of my favourite chrono! Best cordial regards, Abel.

My four chronos: Still love the blue on this. Folks often stop and ask about this watch. COS - crown operated My first mechanical watch bought from an ad in the back of a magazine for about $90. True beater - takes abuse and keeps going without a scratch,...  

I'm a Richard Habring fan since I learned about his work on the IWC Doppelchronograph and my watchmaker educate me on the amazing principles of operation that he put on a vanilla 7750 to make it a split-second. I'm following the Habrings history and one o... 

But approved by NASA for space missions. Cheers, -- Richard. ...  

... occupies an interesting place. It is a Speedy Pro, and could well accompany one of us to Mars one day. So it's somewhat of a transition piece. Thanks for including it. Andrew Ps. The word correction on my iPad changed Speedy Pro to Seedy Pro, but I'm ... 

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It looks like it would contain the answer to life, the universe and everything! Andrew

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2 rainbows 1 HW Chronomaster XT Class XXT DEFY Speedy my other rainbow my water watch flyback single pusher ...  

... colourful rainbow and it's nice to see something a little different in the Retrotimer. Nice chronograph collection, JWM. Andrew

I love the Rainbows I own. When ever I wear it i always catch myself looking at the colors and how nice they look against the face. Even though it is an old watch and it is dated in may ways i just love the way it looks and no one ever knows what it is un... 

but I missed this post until tonight :-( Shame on me. Very nice post with lots of superb contributions. Thanks, to all! My humble contribution of chronographs which I own, owned or did a "test drive" with: Oliver ...  

But its the most beautiful one in my entire collection. ...  

This is The Chrono.

Make up for any oversight Oliver. Congratulations on becoming a Moderator too! :-) Best, -- Richard.

you have some amazing chronos I see you like flybacks too!

biggest, greatest and longest lasting threads on PPro since while ago Bravo Andrew and thanks to all participants Real pleasure and reference Sincerely Damjan

I guess it is because it gives us something to 'play' with. I have told the story before, but it was my grandfather letting me press the button on his pocket chronograph watch and seeing the levers moving in the movement that really captured my imaginatio... 

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that this great mega-thread deserves some more live so allow me to participate with family heirloom With best regards Damjan ...