WristScan

. . . time to share both the watch(es) we remember our Dads by along with what we're wearing this weekend. My Dad . . . [photo taken Sept '88] . . . was quite a guy. A family man to his core; he had no hobbies or time-consuming interests, just concern and...  

Some of my most treasured memories of my Father are by the sea. Growing up on the coast had its advantages and the sea was always an inexpensive day out. Here’s me with my elder sister getting ready for a dive! Circa 1970 Dad was an enthusiastic scuba div...  

… or lack of watches. Dad was never really a watch guy. We clubbed together one Xmas and got him a Seiko Sports 100 which he tended to only wear on special occasions. I have no photos of him wearing it and no idea what happened to it, but it’s the same as...  

. . . famously, Kurt. Dad wasn't much of a swimmer, but was a keen football (as in soccer, not American gridiron) player when he was young. I fondly remember him running circles around me and a few of my pals trying to play soccer. This was in the early '... 

Dad could match or even better me at most things right into his early sixties. Unfortunately I didn’t inherit his mid life stamina. 😀

As you know soccer football is very very popular down here in my land. I must confess I´m not very fond of soccer except when the time of a World Cup a period I like to view the matches. Surprisingly my eleven years old grandson is a true fanatic of socce... 

. . . on his school team. When he emigrated here to attend college, he had to sign up for a P(hysical) E(ducation) class. He looked at a list of options. "Football? I'll teach these guys how to play football!" He goes to the PE class. The coach looks him ... 

And your Dad had an illustrious classmate at Terra Sancta School! That story reminds me of something which happened to me when I was a little boy of around eight years old. My aunt had taken me and my little sister to a picnic in a public park just by the... 

... of gear typical of that era. I admire those sportmen/ladies who are brave enough to swim in cold winter waters. Though I love to dive or swim in the ocean I don´t comfortable in cold waters and need a wet suit to really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing... 

Thank you for your kind words. All the best, Kurt.

… of Father’s Day remembering our Dads and of course their watches. It was nice to know about your Dad and about his watches. You made me laugh loudly when reading his comment when he learned the cost of servicing his Seiko. I’m sure that this Sea Lion gi...  

. . . that was gifted by his elder brother. The most precious watches are those handed down (or across, in my cousin's case) by family. Thanks for sharing the picture of you and your Dad, Abel. Warmest, Art ...  

... and the rail minutes track is popularly known as "Buckley dials" among collectors, so named after a well known New York watch dealer and it was very popular in Datejusts from the 1970's and 80's (my Dad´s watch is from 1981 and is a reference 16013). ...  

How wonderful that you still have this family heirloom. Wonderful photo of you and your Dad.

Appreciate so much your kind comments. Yes I’m happy to have this old pocket watch which belonged to my grandfather and father. I’m the third generation owner and will pass it to my son or daughter some day. The photograph always reminds me of fond happy ... 

As it was bought in the 80s it was a two tone DJ, with a tapestry dial. Quite representative of the 80s! Since then, he's gifted it to me about 6y ago and it remains a precious part of the collection ❤️ ...  

. . . and I'll try to snag a photo of it this weekend! 📷

. . . and I'll drop by the ranch tomorrow to take a photo.

… a very special watch for you. Interesting to note that two tone Rolex (and other brands at well) were very popular in the eighties. Tapestry dials are beautiful! Keep enjoying and loving it so much! Hagwe Abel

That’s a cool Rolex from the era.

. . . that's similar to yours, N. And his Day-Date . . . . . . for good measure. He's owned them for 30+ years and never had them serviced. 🙄 ...  

. . . "I can tell he's a hard-working man," presumably because the movement was worn out. He was right: Dad wasn't a big guy, but his arms and wrists were like Popeye's. Art

By the way: The Ultra Deep is fantastic. I´m still waiting for mine. I entered my order more than a year ago, but due to the local economic status and import restrictions it still didn´t arrive. I need to be very patient indeed living in my Country! Lol! ... 

. . . and will switch to Dad's Seiko tomorrow morning to properly mark Father's Day. Here's hoping yours comes soon, Abel! Art

I´m happy to know you are enjoying yours so much and I feel it´s a great idea to mark Father´s Day wearing your Dad´s Seiko. I will imitate you with my Dad´s Datejust today. A big hug for you my dear friend. Abel

A fitting tribute to your father.

Going to see my father to celebrate Father’s Day. Take my advice friends, make every moment count ! Best regards Captain ...  

… with the Ultra Deep. I had both ordered when they were announced but due to the import restrictions in my Country they didn’t arrive yet. I need to be very patient living down here! Lol! Enjoy tomorrow celebrating with your Dad and I join you with your ... 

Your patience will be rewarded 😉 Enjoy life my dear friend !

Let’s enjoy Life my friend! Best cordial regards Abel

. . . was about a girl. I was wrong . . . it was about Gates' Dad. 😌

With great sentiment 👍

Don’t have a good pic of my dads watch, so DJ pic borrowed. I’ll wear my Rolex today in his honor. ...  

And a superb Submariner no date you share as well. Enjoy a beautiful day! Cheers Abel

. . . and happy Father's Day to all Dads here. I miss you, Pops. [Dad left, Uncle Jake center, Uncle Steve right] ...  

... paying tribute to our Dads. I had lunch with my daughter and his husband and grandchildren and I´m also wearing my Dad´s watch today. Cheers, Abel ...  

Bought dad this watch as a gift some 15-20 yrs ago and can’t say I ever remember seeing him without it on his wrist. As you can see it was well worn daily and without any issues other than the odd battery change. Dad passed earlier this year and so now th...  

. . . with pride. Glad you were able to share with us today! Art

Hagwe, Abel

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. . . happy Father's Day to you and the kinfolk. Best, Art

but here’s my Grandfather’s watch, along with the Speidel bracelet he wore it on day-in and day-out in his tailor shop until it broke. Happy Father’s Day. ...  

. . . mine, a Zenith pocket watch ca 1927. It doesn't run because the regulator is missing, but I'll make sure to get that remedied before I hang up collecting altogether. Btw, Grandpa's father was a watchmaker, and Grandpa himself was an apprentice watch...  

Cheers my dear friend. Abel

. . . but didn't know my great-grandfather was a watchmaker until my early thirties. So yes, I believe the passion was passed on from one generation to the next - with two missing steps in-between! 👴🏻

So watchmaking runs in your family? Can’t get more “Purist” than that! Thank you for your well wishes, same to you and yours. And thank you once again for finding the period Omega buckle for me. The watch wouldn’t be the same without it.

can you enlighten us as to the symbols marking the subdial?

. . . but doubtful. I'll check with someone who knows the Arabic language.

And that’s purely an uneducated guess. A wonderful pocket watch.

… of Longines by John Goldberger described as made for the Ottoman Empire market. Here a few shots from said book: ...  

I like the way the script looks. Very nice of you to look into it for us.

Thank you for sharing! Best cordial regards, Abel

Not only do I remember my Grandfather when I wear it, but I also remember the sacrifices he made as an immigrant and the hard work he put in as a small business owner, starting from scratch, to make a better life for himself and his family.

... of inmigrants who arrived to my Country at beginnings of XX Century from Europe and know well about their sacrifices. Thank you so much for sharing and keep enjoying that heirloom watch so much. Best cordial regards, Abel