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Premier
I have only one mechanical chronograph in my collection.
The Breitling Premier from 1998/1999 was inspired by the original Breitling Premier from the late 30’s. The original was the first waterproof chronograph wristwatch in the world and it used a hand wound Venus movement.
The 1998/1999 model is based on the 37 mm Navitimer case. The movement is an automatic Kelek cal. 10000, made especially for Breitling with chronograph counters for 10 minutes/3 hours.
Kelek was bought by Breitling in 1996 and changed name to Breitling Chronometrie in 2001.
The chronograph mega-thread
I thought it might be fun to bring as many of our favourite chronographs into the one thread as possible. Three chronographs: Zenith Prime; Montblanc TimeWalker; Omega Speedmaster Professional....
Gorgeous colors
The color and the way the dial reflects the light is just sublime! Amazing and thanks for showing these beauties. Richard
Thanks Richard, although...
...it's very difficult to do justice to the depth and vitality of the dials. If you are interested, search out photos of the LE Habring dial posted by GaryG; he is the master. Cheers, pplater.
Premier
I have only one mechanical chronograph in my collection. The Breitling Premier from 1998/1999 was inspired by the original Breitling Premier from the late 30’s. The original was the first waterproof chronograph wristwatch in the world and it used a hand w...
You only need one
That's probably one of the best looking chronographs. One is all that's needed. Richard
Omega & Zenith x2
Adding another Zenith and Speedy to the fray...which are the only two chronographs I own. Richard ...
Let me play ...
With a some: Most of my watches, the few that I have, are non-chronographs (two divers and one Amvox). I love to see the time flowing. Cheers, Nilo ...
Another black-face Zenith...
Demonstrating (by exception!) just how fantastic your photography is!!! Cheers, pplater. ...
This is the most beautiful Zenith ...
That WE have. And your picture is not an exception. Just try, next time, a more unusual angle and you are done. Cheers, Nilo
How
I lust for that 1969 in SS. The hunt is still on. Still kicking myself for passing that up when it was readily avaiable back then.
The classic El Primero - is that a vintage or modern?
and the Zenith with the snail tachy. I have a weskness for complex dials and the last one is a beautifully balanced watch between the case and dial. Not too much of a surprise I think coming from me :)
It's modern ...
Is an edition of 2009 released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the El Primero (the two are: SS and Black Titanium). We share a deep attraction for complex dials. I'm not a vintage person but I admire the vintage pieces. I only don't have the guts to ...
A few Lemanias..
...mostly with the ghastly 5100 ;) Eterna Matic, my newest one - A Tutima Commando II, previously issued to the ZUZ, the tactical unit of the German Customs - A Heuer Carrera 510.523 - A Lemania 5012, issued to South African Air Force, early eighties - Th...
It seems you like the...
It seems you like the 5100 Andy :) If you have several chrono's you cant help but duplicate a movement in at least one or two pieces. It seems to me that the valjoux 7750 is possibly the widest used chrono movement of the last 15 years. A reassuringly rel...
just a little...
Thanks, I've collected them over a period of years, and there are still a few elusive 5100s yet on the list, a very interesting movement.... ...but I feel I need to stretch out a little now, and embrace some other iconic work chronographs, such as the Zen...
Thanks...
...there is also the RAN version, slightly more interesting as it has a pheon on the dial, if I may, here is a picture borrowed from Paul of Heuerworld fame - Most of the SAAFs were destroyed - out of the 800 issued very few remain, there is also only a s...
My Two: IWC and Jaquet Droz
This is my IWC Pilot Spitfire Chronograph (IW3878-04). It is a 43 mm watch with an, automatic, column wheel/vertical clutch, flyback movement (89365) This is my Jaquet Droz Hommage Londres 1774 GMT Chronograph. It is a 41 mm manual wind chronograph using ...
How did you take that picture?
I have visions of you holding the camera in your teeth. Great shot, in any case.
We do go to considerable lengths ...
... to get the perfect watch photo, but on this occasion it was done with my arms wrapped around a tripod. The biggest challenge was keeping reflections off the crystals. It's hard enough with one watch, but three took a few tries. Next time I'll go for f...
We do go to considerable lengths...
You should photograph the puristpro swimsuit ediion
Really the only chrono I need
This is the only chrono I own, I just purchased a GO Senator, can't wait I receive it on Monday.. Cant wait gp chrono gp chrono ...
share pics of the GO
When you receive it. A brand I admire very much and definitely a great add to any collection
Looks like 15 unless I'm double-counting
Chronoswiss Opus Record Triple Date Chrono IWC GST Perpetual Chrono Moon ti (lives on winder) (Sinn) Bell & Ross Space 3 ti Porsche Design IWC Mecha-quartz ti Seiko 7T59 first 100/sec analog chrono (quartz but still, it was $1000 new) Seiko 9T82 Sport...
All lovely watches...
...(particularly that Cartier-esque GP), but what a great strap on the JLC! Cheers, pplater.
Appreciate it...
I was also eyeing a particular one of yours up too...is that a USSR Sekonda top right? It's a really handsome watch!!
Something I am still looking for and something I have finally found.
SEIKO Chronograph in 1964 - rumor is that it was sold only at the Tokyo Olympic stadium..... And something I finally located... Longines 30CH. Now in the hospital for full servicing including regulation. And the usual suspects..... This, is not mine... :-...
Do you have it?????
Please, please, please! If you get bored with it, please think about me!!!!! You need my what? 30CH? W/ B+P, how about that? :-) Ken
che k out my post...
che k out my post below. i have the 64 seiko single crown olympic chrono, but yours is far more hi tech and i need that :) mine is merely the one they sold to the public, yours is the one they sold to attendees. i did see a quartz marine chronometer style...
Ah!... yes, I have seen the mono push chrono of Olympic..
... but that super chrono is really drool-worthy..... I have never seen it in the market! Only in the SEIKO Museum.... Sigh.... My parents must have had the chance to get one... but apparently they didn't.... Who knew! Ken
i saw it on ebay....
i saw it on ebay. i couldnt believe it, but couldnt afford it :( On 25 Feb 2013 14:19, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* KIH (registered) on February 25th, 2013 - 06:19 > > *Title: Ah!... yes, I have seen the mono push chron...
Congrats on the 30ch.
Look forward to seeing more of it after it's been pampered. Hope all is well with you - when are you coming to Europe again?
I hope to do that...
.. soon! Got to go there to do some watch meeting with you guys and vintage shopping! Thanks, Ubik! Ken
great picture ( and thread)- some of my favourite watches
my chronos chronosuisse pre daytona valjoux ref 4062 white speedie 321 4 in one black 6263 R series porcelain ...
You're holding one back, Andrew...
Don't you have one of these? - Cheers, pplater. ...
You're right ... here's three more
... including your cousin on the right coast. Might as well get them all into the Chrono Mega-Thread. Andrew Girard-Perregaux 1999 Chronograph Minerva triple date moonphase chrono Pocket watch chronograph unsigned movement, 1860's ...
Here goes my selection...
The first one...I ever bought... The last one...or rather the latest (because I have no intention on it being the last one!)...for my birthday just over three weeks ago. Actually, the first time I post photos if it. And the "stealth" one...you need a seco...
never seen one of these DB's!
Do you have a photo of the case back? Imagine its as handsome as the dial!!
It is a DB8 Monopusher, Tim
The back case is solid, though. I have this other DB12 Chrono with a transparent back, to make up for it ;) ...
The two I have
Both share the same THA caliber, but look different enough, to own both of them. GEO ...
Aaah, this Tortue!!!
Yours reminds me the white metal I saw at the Paris Boutique, some years ago, with arab numbers. I was almost buying it! Best, Nicolas
Re.: Aaah, this Tortue!!!
Hi NIco, these white Tortue Chrono's are pretty rare, especially the one produced for the celebration of the re-opening of the Rue de la Paix Store; White gold case, salmon dial with romain numbers and an Arabic 13 instead of the 12. Just 13 pieces were m...
The one I saw came with a silver dial. Which was pretty cool.
But with a slamon dial, it must be a killer! Any picture of this one, Geo? Best, Nicolas
could look at the tank...
shaped one all day! really stunning. What is the reference? I have only ever seen in your photos. Tim
Reference W1555851
Thanks! It's indeed a great watch and with dimensions of 34x42mm, ideal to wear. 100 Pieces in white- and 100 pieces in pink gold were made in 2007 / 2008. The Tortue was produced in much larger numbers and in two case dimensions. GEO
I had an impressive float...
Nostalgic session: UN Monopusher 175th: VC " Les Historiques ": JLC Duometre à Chronographe: Lange Datograph: Panerai Pre Vendome Mare Nostrum: Best, Nicolas. ...
No. I decided to take another direction, for my Lange collection.
I much more miss my Langematik Anniversary. And will certainly go for a Lange One Pt black dial, and a Cabaret, two watches I never owned... Less painful solution. Best, Nicolas
There was one in LE, like mine, with the solid case back ( 175 pieces )
And another one, with a slightly different dial and with a see through case back, which was not LE. But in both cases, not that easy to find... Best, Nicolas
I sincerely wish you them back Nicolas
If I had to pick one it would be Vacheron but that's my chicken wrist talking. All the thread is full of marvel, a feast for the eyes, thanks for sharing Francois
Are they the dear departed, Nico
I'm sure they have made way for some even more amazing watches though!
The good thing is that...
It drove myself to consider other horizons, but I will have to get a few of them back into the collection. Best, Nicolas
Since it's a mega-thread ...
Let me put another round ... This GP is a direct consequence of Andrew's "bad" influence. Love this Portuguese The R&D is my current beater. If I could remove the Oracle and BMW (I'm an Audi person, right?) ... The recovered one. I have the history of...
Once, I hated chronographs, but then...
I was only a little boy, when I've become a watch lover, but I used to hate chronographs since 2001, when I've fallen in love with the Omega Speedmaster Day Date. Now, my Omega is my daily watch. Here it is, pictured just this morning. Now, I have two mor...
Just came back to fix it!
meant to say NS contribution, not NSA. But NSA just rolls off the keyboard and tongue so easily.
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