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A bit late.. Hmmhh.. Food for thoughts, as just ONE.. Well, so let me see what to chip-in to play this week !..
vs my first JLC, Rollie, etc etc..
Then I‘ve decided on a very special piece, one that probably would stay all way down
(let’s say at least one of the last two keepers):
It’s a piece with a lot of intense feelings, to also where I happened to find it: in my fav City of Lights, Paris
- my first “real good Vintage”..+ my first Chronograph
- and from the very brand, I more or less have longed for quite a bit..
- and thus, for me the very close to a perfect find, also in its completeness (full set), including
the watch itself (IMO great condition), original box (including inner silky wrap paper,
Extract of the Archives), and two more - very unexpected - cherries:
- the original (watch store) shopping bag (!), which in fact invokes this amazing smell of vintage paper ( yes, really great)
And a very special, somehow moving story behind it: Initially this piece was created in 1971, sold in 1974 (672 Francs)
and here comes the ultimate catch, was presented as a Christmas gift in 1978 to the buyer’s “Grand frere Jaques”,
whereby the recepient ( or the donor (?) Jean Claude) pretty likely was a pilot of Vintage planes, possibly of a quite similiar
plane, as those such a watch initially was meant for..
- which is further documented by a photograph, contained in the little box, displaying such a plane..
( Was it a present for the pilot ? - was it just reflecting its likely use ?
We will not know exactly, we can dream about it, which is occuring
every time I look on this watch & its epiphemalia..
- I’m not talking about price, some more than 8 years ago;
all I can say, meanwhile these left the station for pieces like this..
But finally, what also for me, (who at the time was a soon to become a Purist),
links a lot to this our passion here..
Most importantly for me it generates very sweet memories, to the day of finding it,
and gratefulness to a very kind person (you know who you are !), who soon became a very good friend.
- Therefore big thanks to his encouragement and at that time kind guidance, when we both
coincidentally fell over this little treasure..
This time-piece is one of my two or three absolute keepers, but most likely the very one to go, if ever, at last !..
Well, enough of the dwellings here; just hope some of you
will not only like the watch, but also a good part of the story behind:
Here it is, my Breguet Type XX ( deuxième=2nd generation) with the Flyback
Chronograph function (“Retour en vol”)
Pls enjoy this Time Machine..
Gift, donor & recipient.. Also the story is a cherry..
Even after more than 8 yrs still a mesmerizing face..
When I look down - always magic..
Timeless pleasure
Breguet Type XX (civilian) Flyback Chronograph & original Chaumet box
HAGWE & Best to all !
hs. 
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WristScan for December 7 is now open: 'Mystery GTG watch'.
The theme this week is supposed to make you think and make the hardest choice for us: Pick just ONE watch!!! Here is my choice, based on pure emotion and personal meaning, as it was my wedding watch: I look forward to see your choices and reasons. HAGWE, ...
if we had never met and i walked into a GTG and saw you with that.....
.....and we started a discussion..... and it went along to "why did you buy that"...... and then you said..."Have you watched The Sopranos yet?" .....yep...i can see that GTG
My choice.....
I would also go with one with a personal meaning. My dad's watch. Bought in the 1960s Interesting enough horologically to discuss but not something that would shout. ...
Dear Baron, your father...
Is a man of superb taste in watches. Now I can see where you got yours. Please, that dial with two tones/textures is to die for, would you be kind enough to share more pictures? Thanks! 🙏🏼 René
Well.....
Yes, he was a man with great taste. The watch reminds me of him a lot. Regrettably I only have that single photograph. I should do some more.
Not a watch for everyone, but one that is perfect for you!
I still can't believe it, but in the end it makes sense.
I felt this was coming!! Not surprised but ...
... fully understand you my friend! Cheers! Hagwe my dear D!
Fantastic!!
Love it 36mm yellow gold and dial... but so much expansive for me now....
Your day will come my friend...thanks for your kind words.
I love it so much. Cheers D
Rolex 5510 Big crown
Some much history and the joy of calling it a James Bond. The mystery is still whether he worn a 5510 or a 6538. Great conversation piece. Bill ...
Very cool Submariner, Bill!
Love how it shows a life of having been fit for purpose - perfect!
This shiny piece of watch...
... for all the emotion and souvenir it brings back each and every time I wear it. And cherry on top of the cake, it’s a birth year watch \o/ Hagwe ^^ - Fred ...
Great pick. Birth year is always a great reason.
But this is a beauty you don't see too often. Love the patina, love the bracelet even more.
Composition of the first shop is perfect.
The people at the next table slready want to talk.
The Vicenterra Tycho Brahe Tome 2 Blue...
...because a masterpiece from an unknown independent watchmaker is the perfect conversation starter 😎 ...
Wow. Just Wow.
I haven't seen this gorgeous piece before. I would be all over it. So many interesting things about it.
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