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Roll Call on intriguing dials?
A watch is classically conceived to give the Time.
One hand for the hours, another for the minutes, and sometimes, one for the seconds.
There are other watches which display the Time in a more original, not to say poetic way.
Let's see these intriguing dials, if you agree.
I will shoot first with an example I found when preparing a post on " Mystery " or also called " Galaxy " dials:
Here is a Longines " Comet " from the Seventies. ( Picture borrowed to Caso dot it )
Another example is the Freak, when the Movement is included in the time ( minute hand ):
Please share with us your conception of these intriguing dials. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-14 02:40:06
Roll Call on intriguing dials?
A watch is classically conceived to give the Time. One hand for the hours, another for the minutes, and sometimes, one for the seconds. There are other watches which display the Time in a more original, not to say poetic way. Let's see these intriguing di...
Jutzi Regulator
Not my watch or picture, but I hope to have the opportunity to own one some day. I find this particular dial design simply ingenious--elementary shapes juxtaposed (circles in a triangle in a circle on a rectangle formed by the lugs), and a regulateur desi...
Very nice Daniel. That one, of course...
... is Jutzi for Goldpfeil. For the sake of completeness, here is Jutzi for Jutzi : Cheers, pplater....
Another Chinese army tribute ...
(Sorry Tyler - couldn't resist!) Cheers, pplater....
Actually I was hoping you would post this. Who can resist MAO!
It will be funny if the hand moves PS After reading your post I make an enquiry about archer watch. Looks promising. Best Tyler
Good to hear, Tyler!...
That was quite a while ago, wasn't it? You won't be disappointed: Al is a terrific fellow. Cheers, pplater.
now this is my kind of post :)
it just so happens that the other branch of my collection involves unusual displays. Angular Momentum poker Angular Momentum tradition Azimuth backwards in time single hander and double hander Azimuth SP-1 Spaceship i think an Accutron spaceview belongs i...
Certanlly, my dear Graham, this is your kind of post!
You´re the King of amazing and strange watches. I love a lot all your pics. Hooping all is fine for your, my dear friend. Very best, amigo mio. Emilio
Emilio my amigo, where...
Emilio my amigo, where have you been for so long?? you've been missed on the forum. best Graham
Nico answered me the same few minutes ...
and the answer is here... rolex.watchprosite.com a big huge my dear Graham Emilio...
ah Emilio, too much work...
ah Emilio, too much work and not enough play makes you a dull boy is that a new bike or one you've had for a while, a very nice and meaty looking BMW with their superb 800cc twin engine. best Graham...
New toy, Graham
I hunted this beauty last week and I love it. it's just amazing, funny and beautiful. i have to take my own pics with a nice watch... a great duo. very best, my dear friend! Emilio This message has been edited by E.J. on 2011-03-15 06:41:50
yep, all mine. not often...
yep, all mine. not often worn which is a shame. i must rectify this soon. best G
the cards are the hours...
the cards are the hours and it has 15 minute intervals between them. typical Angular momentum with its rotating disc system. just like a single hander really, but even harder to read the time G...
I knew I could count on you, my friend. :)
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-17 08:57:28
Not bad from your part, pplater.
I love a lot the principle of the satellites. Happy man! Best, Nicolas.
A few more
Always like the Borel cocktail watch. And the Mystery watch. This is not a watch, but quite good fun -- where she stops nobody knows. (apologies to picture owners, all grabbed of the WWW) This message has been edited by Ubik on 2011-03-15 09:25:29...
The Borel...
...my mother has/had? one of those. But I recall it hurt her eyes! I will have to nag her to dig it out. Thanks for the reminder.
I am so forgetful. These are better example.
Starwheels Square Dial Jumping Hour Moonphase Best Tyler...
ah Tyler, the starwheel. as...
ah Tyler, the starwheel. as i no longer have mine i decided not to post pics, but to wait either for its new owner or someone else to post. a superb watch, but a fraction small and slim for my current preference. best G
Ahhh, Tyler!...
That explains a great deal! You're Obviously Unsuccessfully Hiding A Very Exotic One; Not Envying The Original Owner.... Cheers, pplater.
Actually I am the one jumping with joy.
I have one of my brightest smile when I saw your photo. I meant every word I said about this watch being one of the most original. I'm glad this watch found its way into many purist's home. Best Tyler
2 excellent examples, Tyler ...
The Starwheel is like a dream for me, original, poetic, mysterious, all these details I am mad for. As for the Goldpfeil, it is interesting to see where the dial took its inspiration from. 2 great examples! Best, Nicolas.