Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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"Just" a manta ray? . . .
Aug 24, 2012,11:05 AM
. . . that's the understatement of the week ;-) . . .
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How does a walk in the digital woods work? Just
By: timerider : August 23rd, 2012-12:07
had my Habring2 out for a stroll and came back to see a cover from the woods. Then there was that wine from Paris, now consumed but the label preserved for its memory. Something for the wine lovers too. The date is wrong, had to catch up all week after th...
Digital or analog . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-12:12
. . . it's all good - wood, that is! Hope you caught the 540K, Tim . . . that would've been quite a sight to see.
Very interesting!
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 23rd, 2012-12:35
Reminds me of... ... the WT Memo I hunt so bad! :) HAGWE Blomman
Superb one, Art! You are under, I am down...
By: amanico : August 23rd, 2012-12:22
End of the holidays tomorrow... 1400 Kilometers by car... So, tomorrow, this will be the turn of my Sonata to be on the wrist. The uploader doesn't work, so no pic for me today... Best, Nicolas
The judges will wait . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-12:38
. . . until your entry is received, Nicolas. We could not have a session without your submission! Best, Turo
You knew . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-13:28
. . . this was coming ;-) . . .
Damned difficult to capture, blomman . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-13:32
. . . the crystal is highly reflective, so it's hard to get a decent shot of the dial. This was the best of more than sixty wrist shots taken yesterday, and still not entirely satisfactory. Art
Old wood...
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 23rd, 2012-12:38
HAGWE Blomman ...
A friendship shot! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2012-11:07
The strap I got from Bim! And as he is a big fan of Sweden I thought it was very appropriate to use the strap in the "heart" of Sweden! :) Best Blomman
Thank you, my friend!
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2012-11:08
More to come in the TO and JLC soon! ;) Best Blomman
I think we were on...
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2012-11:10
the same wave over the summer! :) But I didn't have chance to leave kthe country... So, local landscape for me! :) Best Blomman
Lovely vista ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-19:33
Rolling hills, blue sky fluffy clouds and ... ... watches growing on trees. You must be in heaven! Nice shot, Blomman. Andrew
As close as you can...
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2012-11:14
in Sweden (that is)! ;) When you don't have time for a long trip - you have to make the short one count! Best Blomman
A very photogenic watch! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2012-11:15
In such enviroment - can't go wrong! :) Thank you, Stefan! Best Blomman
I don't have a clue ... wood
By: nilomis : August 23rd, 2012-12:51
Art, Nice theme and following the PuristSPro school: I didn't had a clue of what is "persimmon" until I Google the name! Here this name is "dióspiro" from the Greek dióspuron (food of Zeus) or, more common, "caqui", from the Japanese kaki". Back to watche...
Thanks but ...
By: nilomis : August 23rd, 2012-13:12
I'm hanging extra garlic on all entrances here, just in case. Cheers, Nilo
That log, Nilo, came from . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-13:45
. . . a thirty-plus year old tree recently felled at Uncle Jake's farm. It's going to my cue maker, who will fashion a wrap of persimmon wood . . . [image from google search] . . . on to a purpleheart handle . . . . . . similar to this stick with an Afric...
Wrap of persimmon wood . .
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 24th, 2012-01:09
you are killing me Art I had hard time trying to forget African leadwood wrap and now this :( Best D
My cue maker will be getting the logs . . .
By: Dr No : August 24th, 2012-10:14
. . . cut from the oldest persimmon tree on Uncle Jake's farm later this weekend, which will then have to be cured for at least a year before he can make use of them. If the wood turns out to be good enough to use, start planning a trip to So Cal for eith...
Passport ---Check
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 24th, 2012-11:42
toothbrush ---check underwear --- check ticket --- check Travel log completed :) Your kindness have no limits Best D
How could there be . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-14:25
. . . a more fluid blend between background and strap than this? Nicely done, Nicolas. Your Sonata later in the session, perhaps?
Well, let's say that I will post the Sonata next week.
By: amanico : August 23rd, 2012-14:29
I take the road in 5 hours, and have to drive 1400 Kilometers tomorrow... I doubt I will have the time to post a pic of the Sonata tomorrow... ;) All the best, Don Arturo. Nicovlad, almost in his coffin.
You travel a long way for those roof tiles, Nico ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-19:39
... but I can tell you they are worth it! I guess you could bring a tile back home to use as a prop, but it's hard to import the beautiful summer light. Safe travels. Andrew
Awesome
By: nitediver : August 26th, 2012-13:02
The combination with this strap is simply awesome! Hope to see in metal one day, Nicolas. Best, Stefan
Omega's . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-15:05
. . . evergreen icon! :-)
An old pic Art, taken...
By: G99 : August 24th, 2012-01:32
An old pic Art, taken just over 3 years ago when i was testing out the LX3. G
I was about to ask ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-19:42
... how you found a forest. A relaxing photo, Graham. Hope you are well. Andrew
A relaxing photo taken at...
By: G99 : August 25th, 2012-01:17
A relaxing photo taken at one of the least relaxing times of my life. Who said the camera never lies :-)
Thanks Nicolas, pic taken in...
By: G99 : August 24th, 2012-01:34
Thanks Nicolas, pic taken in the forestry at the top of the mountain in wales so not recent, but a nice one. Best G
Thanks Thomas, this was part...
By: G99 : August 24th, 2012-01:36
Thanks Thomas, this was part of the forestry that only sees sunlight for a few hours a day. The pic was taken mid afternoon and it still has dewdrops on it. There are some things about wales i miss. Best G
This Beast in a Nice Wooden Case!
By: flamenco : August 23rd, 2012-16:25
Of course I am kidding ;)) Grand Seiko for busy day. Gotta be spot on time! And a cork board for background in keeping to a cellulose thema :) ...
I'd no idea there was a salmon dial option . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-22:47
. . . for the Christof Colomb. Thanks for sharing this image, flamenco. Noteworthy that both the Zenith and your Grand Seiko beat at a resonant frequency of 5 Hz. Are you partial to high-beats, like Ginger? Enlightened, Art
Hi Beat
By: flamenco : August 24th, 2012-00:34
Indeed I am fascinated, and a cheaper way than getting a tourbillon ! Unfortunately, I do not own any Zeniths, but the wife does .. A couple more photos of the beast ! As u can see the protective wrapper was in place when I shot the watch. ...
I have only seen photographs ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-19:50
... of this Zenith, but hope to handle one some day. I love the hand-made rawness to it. A bit art deco, a bit steam punk and a lot of Jules Verne. Very cool piece. Andrew
Rolex 5513 and teak?
By: Bill : August 23rd, 2012-18:55
I couldn\'t a more appropriate background so for now this will do. HAGWE Bill ...
My cue maker has teak . . .
By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2012-23:21
. . . from the deck of the battleship USS California, but I think he uses it just for decoration, not for shafts or handles. Light, both physically and in terms of coloration, teak is extremely durable, and while we know it primarily as deck planking mate...
Teak
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-19:54
That outside table that I use as a support/backdrop for many of my photos is teak. One of my favourite pieces of furniture because of the way it weathers. And it reminds me of long summer BBQ lunches and cold beer. :-) Cold and wet here at the moment. And...
Lateral thinking, Arthur
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-19:59
It could pass for wood. But I hope you layer that VH down very carefully. Always a little nervous about hard and rough surfaces. Andrew
I'm not sure which...
By: tempusfugit : August 23rd, 2012-21:06
looks better: The car, the watch, or the ribs! Nice. tempusfugit
Did you eat all that...
By: G99 : August 24th, 2012-01:28
Did you eat all that Thomas? It amazes me how much our american purists seem to eat, but none are what i would call fat. There are a lot of obese people in US, but none of them own watches :-)
Some of my favorite themes ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:03
... beer, cars, watches, food, travel and freedom. Life's special moments, and each worth a thread in itself. Enjoy! Andrew
The ABR is woods worst enemy!
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:11
Do you recall the rigorous testing that every ABR was put through?! Click here: http://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-3017181/ti-500591/s-0/ :-) Andrew
I had forgotten...
By: tempusfugit : August 25th, 2012-04:58
about the "wood test". But another attribute of this monster! Thanks for the reminder. tempusfugit
JLC for me :-)
By: kyle L : August 23rd, 2012-21:41
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7848068132_d6d7409cd4_b.jpg ...
Here are my woody contributions
By: MattS : August 23rd, 2012-21:47
From Bryce canyon, Utah State, USA Flying back home tommorrow, end of the vacation! Matt ...
I just love that dial...
By: G99 : August 24th, 2012-01:31
I just love that dial Anders. Its a true Longines classic. Best G
I do too
By: . Anders : August 24th, 2012-12:58
and many others appreciate it. It has a tremendous reflection and is difficult to photograph. I have not taken any new pictures in a while so maybe it's time now. Thank you for your appreciation! Anders
Your photos of this dial ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:14
... just get better and better. And I imagine it is not so easy to control reflections. A lovely warmth and clarity this week. I appreciate the effort. Andrew
Thank you Andrew!
By: . Anders : August 25th, 2012-07:42
I've probably taken 500 pictures of this but have only 46 in the album. They are taken in different environments with changing light. To shoot in daylight is probably the best, but not in direct sunlight. Best regards Anders ...
Back to the Future...
By: Ginger : August 23rd, 2012-22:37
A Wittnauer Futurama going for a ride in a wooden tuk-tuk HAGWE, Ginger ...
You need to watchnthe discovery...
By: G99 : August 24th, 2012-01:41
You need to watchnthe discovery channel Art. They are named after the noise the bike engine makes. Tuktuk tuktuk etc G
Your Tuk Tuk is way too fancy ...
By: nilomis : August 24th, 2012-06:15
To experience a real Tuk Tuk you must travel to Thailand: There you can fell the adrenaline rush. Cheers, Nilo
Been on the road for 12 days
By: cazalea : August 23rd, 2012-22:54
From NYC to California, wearing my reliable travel watches. Today up in the mountains on retreat, wearing the Breitling while practicing my painting skills. Last week -- well, you recognize Miss Liberty and/or the Wempe boutique Cazalea ...
Veuve Clicquot? . . .
By: Dr No : August 24th, 2012-00:14
. . . one assumes an acquisition was at least contemplated, and possibly consummated! :-)
My thought too ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:20
GO Chronometer + Veuve = Congratulations. I hope. But I am sure the experience was a good one, Mike. Andrew
I follow Nicolas today !
By: alain2701 : August 23rd, 2012-23:03
Fifty Fathoms on wood for me too. http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/alain2701/Blancpain%20Fifty%20fathoms%20Milspec%20civile/DSC04505.jpg ...
An ivory-handled knife !
By: alain2701 : August 24th, 2012-01:08
From Corsica. The knife is named "Vendetta"... http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz66/alain2701/Blancpain%20Fifty%20fathoms%20Milspec%20civile/DSC04509.jpg ...
Trees or not . . .
By: Dr No : August 24th, 2012-00:28
. . . that's a very handsome Tissot, Marv. Cordially, Art
Hi Art...
By: watch-guy.com : August 24th, 2012-15:15
OK Heres one ... Watch on Wood ...
We need a HoMe post on case shapes ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:28
... and, where applicable, their unusual names. Patek would figure prominently. Watch designers, particularly in the mainstream companies, seem to be less adventurous these days. Nice wristshot, Andrew
Your own Private Idaho?
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-01:40
Cool Geographique, Francois, with a real twist. Andrew
Thank you Andrew....
By: Sandgroper : August 24th, 2012-01:57
Yes indeed unexpected and wonderful twist. The dial of this watch gives an amazing 3 dimensional feel, its very beautiful. Have a good weekend. Cheers, Francois
A vos souhaits! :)))
By: amanico : August 26th, 2012-03:40
Love this one so much, as you know. Dressy, elegant, and, as far as I know, UNIQUE. ;) Best, my D.U friend. Nicolas
Wood
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 24th, 2012-01:36
you say dear Art! I have dirty mind indeed ;) Here I come Donkeys hand made out of olive tree log by my father in law for his grandchildren for Xmas. Watch is my wife gift for one special occasion (she had complete control over watch choice .. :) ) Best r...
Very 'warm' photo, Damjan
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:34
Interesting combination of strap and case, and always lovely to receive a gift like this. Andrew
Thank you
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 24th, 2012-23:37
for your kind words dear Andrew. She claims that that combo looks so sexy on me.... who am I to oppose woman excitement :) Best D
Olive makes an interesting wrap, too . . .
By: Dr No : August 25th, 2012-10:52
[image: Denali Pool Cues] . . . although it wouldn't blend aesthetically with a pure purpleheart handle. Btw, the blank to the left labeled 'mgurue' is African leadwood, and probably the very same sample that found its way to my cue. ...
Tempted to add...
By: fernando : August 24th, 2012-02:02
some spilt milk. But that would have had DT rolling in his grave. :) Love that IWC Art. Fernando ...
On grey wood...
By: Noodia : August 24th, 2012-02:07
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6660/imag4370.jpg HAGWE, Laurent ...
Thanks G...
By: Noodia : August 24th, 2012-02:16
unfortunately these were launched from 1965 ;-) Best, Laurent
Nice one !
By: Noodia : August 24th, 2012-13:26
but the real ambassador of this late Compax, Nina Rindt, was maybe more attractive ! http://i54.tinypic.com/147fqa.jpg Credit : GVM ...
You have no idea...
By: Noodia : August 25th, 2012-02:06
Nina again with her husband Jochen Rindt http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9731/jochenninarindtw.jpg but UG has many others ambassadors along with beautiful vintage timepieces, I'll be happy to share some of them, please be patient ;-) ...
His wife...
By: Noodia : August 25th, 2012-02:11
....who accompanied and supported the unfortunate but talented pilot everywhere and everytime she's the muse of many vintage Racing Chronographs enthusiasts http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5959/ninarindt3.jpg Credit : GVM ...
Jumbo in Split ...
By: p@trice : August 24th, 2012-02:21
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7849789718_ba6df93ed4_b.jpg HAGWE Best Patrice ...
Patrice!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 24th, 2012-03:56
Split & Jumbo = Wining Combo Diocletian wouldn't mind I'm sure :) Best from Zagreb :) Damjan
Dear Damjan I think, like you...
By: Sandgroper : August 24th, 2012-06:16
That Diocletian while very happilly retired, admiring the time passing would be wondering of what would have happened to the Empire if one day a little creature hadn't been borned in Solin! And admiring his Jumbo, would think..If it were not for me, perha...
Francois my mate
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 25th, 2012-02:41
I really like you string of thinking ;) Best from up here :) Damjan
Dear Damjan....to Split the string or to..
By: Sandgroper : August 25th, 2012-04:06
to string the Split? Perhaps, hopefully we will have a beautiful encounter in Split, a nice cafe, wine and dinner and ........laughs! Yes, I forget. Watch talk as well. Dobar Dan, from Down Under. Your new mate, Francois
I think that is getting more and more
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 25th, 2012-04:31
obvious that next IGOTT should be in Croatia :) Best Damjan P.S. Just one question did pplater gave you lectures of Croatian language or there is another string in question :)
I have not yet met Pplater.
By: Sandgroper : August 25th, 2012-06:27
He and I, I believe are in different ligue when it comes to horology. I am a complete novice and at the same time I am a complete enthusiast in mechanical horology, I have been since I was about 8 years old and dismembering my watches to see how they work...
Neither did I
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 25th, 2012-06:52
for the very same reason not playing in the same league as he and also due to a reason than nuns rarely go out in public from convent :) After all they don't take bloke as me into Premiership where our nun is playing blue chip game. :) So dear Francois lo...
Big and BIGGER!
By: Vinontre : August 24th, 2012-07:16
Surprisingly, the Legacy is quite wearable! The strap is very comfortable and the size pretty manageable due to the dark colored case... The Big Egyptian on the other hand... =X PAM341 and AP ROO Legacy HAGWE! C ...
THe AP is looking very good.
By: Bill : August 24th, 2012-10:42
The Egyptian is really a collectors piece. You have some wearable history though not the most practical wrist art. Great pieces to enjoy the weekend. Bill
The full monty
By: DrStrong : August 25th, 2012-04:43
http://omega.watchprosite.com/?show=nblog.post&ti=685938&fi=677
olive tree in my garden and tg 195
By: long71 : August 24th, 2012-10:30
Not sure that it was really for camouflage among the tree, or that Sweden was ever widely covered in olive trees, but its worth a try. Conor ...
A Speedy split . . .
By: Dr No : August 24th, 2012-15:22
. . . has gotta be rarer than a black Connie, Miki. Plus, you'll get to use its capabilities at the Mid-Ohio ALMS race next year!
From the Bay Area
By: Gary G : August 24th, 2012-11:23
That is, the area of the Bay tree in my back yard! And as long as we're on a wood/Bay Area theme, here's another: Mighty Double Split meets MIghty Redwood... HAGWE, everyone! Best, Gary G highlightGlossaryTerms(); ...
It's not possible . . .
By: Dr No : August 25th, 2012-09:27
. . . to get a closer match between strap and wood (well, bark!) than you achieved with the redwood, Gary. From the files, or did you make the trek especially for our benefit? Either way, it's a great shot - nature's and watchmaking's heavy hitters, captu...
Taken yesterday
By: Gary G : August 25th, 2012-13:29
As a rule, I only post Friday wrist shots taken on the day -- and that is the case here. The strap is the IWC Santoni one, by the way. I agree that the color match is pretty good! Thanks, Gary
Enamel again...
By: Tim Jackson : August 24th, 2012-15:06
My beloved RG UN Marine Chronometer from their 150th Anniversary HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...
Really lovely shots, Tim ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-20:50
The warmth of the wood, brown strap and RG case all work beiautifully together. Nicely done. Andrew
Andrew is traveling and in a remote location . . .
By: Dr No : August 24th, 2012-16:28
. . . without reliable connection to the internet, but didn't want to miss a session of Wrist Scan. He sent these photos of his temporary digs . . . . . . and GP for us to enjoy. Quite a trouper, our Andrew! ...
I promise I was working ...
By: AndrewD : August 24th, 2012-18:36
... but it's nice to have an oasis away from work. This is a grand country residence built from gold rush money in the 1850's. And it is the perfect backdrop for the 1966 Chronograph. I look forward to showing you this elegant beauty next time we meet. Re...
On an old wood floor...
By: jporos : August 24th, 2012-16:41
in my daughter's room that we will be refinishing. Painting wood trim for me this weekend. HAGWE! ...
Polaris with teak
By: Bill : August 24th, 2012-16:46
The JLC POLARIS Tribute wanted to enjoy the water. I had to oblige. Not sure what the depth rating is? But on the cool scale it is pretty high. HAGWE Bill ...
Hello Art!! Wood background for my oldie...
By: Subexplorer : August 24th, 2012-18:00
... GMT cornino from 1961... I feel wood looks nice with gloss dial, and gilt inscriptions. And the usual wrist shot... I wish you and all my Purists friends a super nice week end! Very cordially, Abel. ...
Not exactly...
By: KIH : August 24th, 2012-21:43
.. but certainly away from my boring daily life.... HAGWE! Ken ...
Nice art!
By: mrsnak : August 25th, 2012-01:03
On the road a little far from home, so used the trusty iPad camera to at least get a some semblance of a contribution to wristscan this week.y ...
What more fitting traveling companion . . .
By: Dr No : August 26th, 2012-11:30
. . . than your SM GMT? Hope you're having fun while away, Kurt. The weather has cooled down here in Ventura County, and was actually chilly last night.
Wish my trip was longer...
By: mrsnak : August 27th, 2012-03:17
...to have contacted purists friends, but alas... Just happy to return to cooler climes!
Monochrome Under Ash Wood
By: deBalzac : August 25th, 2012-03:00
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Taille in monochrome, under a 100 years old ash three. And thanks to this tread, I used a couple of hours last night and listen to the original 1954 recording of “Under Milk Wood” with Richard Burton as “First voice”. Thank ...
It must be four decades . . .
By: Dr No : August 25th, 2012-11:46
. . . since I last head 'Under Milk Wood', Livius. Burton had quite the voice, no? Ustinov, Rathbone, Howard . . . most of the great ones are gone. Only O'Toole . . . . . . is left ;-) . . .
The effect of a transparent dial completely . . .
By: Dr No : August 26th, 2012-11:19
. . . transforms the aesthetic. Whenever I see your perpetual (or Andy's three-handed model), I wonder if this is what Genta originally envisioned for his design. I'd feel comfortable with this on my wrist. It's one of very few perpetuals apart from Glash...
Persimmon wood, Wood.....
By: dreamer8 : August 26th, 2012-01:19
You mentioned persimmon was used for golf clubs Art. I dug out my old H & B ( Hillerich & Bradsby ) 5 wood as a prop. Hillerich and Bradsby is the famous maker of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Hillerich & Bradsby - Wikipedia, the free e...
Makes me wonder how a . . .
By: Dr No : August 26th, 2012-10:43
. . . cue stick made entirely of persimmon would perform. Might be just the ticket for a jump cue!
touch wood....
By: nitediver : August 26th, 2012-12:47
PAM 189. Simple and beautifful. Best, Stefan ...