Tim Jackson
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Great post Mike! Highly compelling to me too...
I'm saddened though to find out about Toren passing! He was a lovely guy, quietly spoken, knowledgeable and a huge pioneer in Independent watchmaking collecting. If I'm not mistaken he was one of Peter Speake-Marin's first clients, a year or so before I knew Peter. So he was partly instrumental in helping many of these guys get off the ground.
He also was one of 11 people who bought a Series 1 from Roger Smith many years ago...I had the fortune to photograph such a rarity! He was generous with his time and a lifelong learner of horology and it's current practitioners.
All the best and love these pics.
Cheers,
Tim
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Weekly Scan - your favorite one and the story behind it...
... one of my absolute favorite is this - GP Observatory Chronometer HF with cal. 32A. Why? Okay, the story behind this particular model and piece are: 1. There are only TWO brands who sold the watches to the general public with the movements in them whic...
I'm beginning to feel of my watches . . .
. . . as though they were almost children, Ken - they're all favored, just appreciated in different ways. I might identify to a greater extent with the G O Karrées, but of all the stories behind my watches, none comes close to the legend of . . . . . . th...
Not my favorite watch, Nicolas . . .
. . . but easily the most amazing story behind any of my watches. Black Connie has a background, too, which has been told a few times, but not nearly as interesting.
There's another wild coincidence that might not have . . .
. . . occurred to you, Damjan. Worshipful Anderson began his year of service as Grand Master of California during the first or second week of October 1957, the same time frame of my birth in Los Angeles. It's very difficult to escape the notion that I sha...
Everything.....
is connected in my humble opinion dear Art only connections are unknown or in words of one Donald Rumsfeld "There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't kno...
Incredible story you have here....
... I am speechless..... Would love to see it in person next time we meet.... Thanks for sharing. Ken
Great piece, Art.. And an absolutely superb picture : ..
.. the sea, the sky, the shallow horizon, the light, "Da Man" AND this wonderful SM DeLuxe ! This shot, for any photo exhibition !... my best & HAGWE ! hs
Not only the watch, the pic with perfect mood.. And an absolutely great story ! :))
.. I needed to say that: next to a perfect shot, your post with this full, amazing story is almost incredible; - coincidences, which more are fate.. surpass the mere "thing" in a watch !.. Best, always hs
The funny thing is, I had the watch for a full year . . .
. . . before uncovering the identity of its original owner. Had I not had the benefit of the internet, the incredible coincidence would never have come to light. A lot of collectors tend to devalue watches with inscriptions. At one time, I did. No more . ...
Hello dear Art! Your Seamaster is not only a beautiful piece...
... but no doubt got one of the most amazing history behind I ever read! I can completely understand your love for this piece in your collection! Thanks you for sharing with us this awesome story! I re read it again, with the same exciting feeling as when...
I like to call it . . .
. . . my quarter repeater, Abel: a quarter of a century passed from the time I met Leo to the day I stumbled onto his watch! Art
Lol! Such an appropiate nick name Art! I wish you´ll keep enjoying for a very long ...
... long time and in good health my friend! All the best, Abel.
I very happy to see you choose a GP, Ken! :)
And a very special one at that! :) I am somewhat embarrassed to tell you that my choice will not be a Girard-Perregaux.... HAGWE Blomman
I would like to start with saying that...
It is impossible to choose only ONE favorite. Or even only one theme....... But one watch I am 100% certain will be one of my very last watches to go.... .... you all know very well ! The story? Well, this was my first real vintage Grail... .... and you a...
The first (and likely last!) vintage grail in my collection . . .
. . . just came back from the watchmaker last week, blomman. Presently waiting for a good opportunity to take some fresh snaps of the '46 Ω Chronomètre in conducive outdoor light.
Can't wait to see....
Your Grail. Sounds very interesting! :) Here is a document from 1947 talking about the 1946 Chronometre... Best Blomman ...
Absolutely love both.. The piece AND the shot ( no 1) are splendid.. :))
.. your first picture is really great: sky, sea, this marvel-watch and the mood it conveys !! - what a nice weekend shot ! All my best & HAGWE, hs
The view is....
A typical Swedish countryside view! :) Thank you, my friend! All the best to you and yours. Blomman
Fairly easy choice for me.
As most of you know the LLD spends +75% of it's time at my wrist ... be it for (few) formal stuff, driving around and leisure, visiting clients and even as a tool watch working in with metal pieces one or two days a week. HAGWE Metal-Bim ...
Wonderful pick...
.... I would like to wear it like that, if I had one.... Thanks! Ken
For me, this is the Sonata from Ulysse Nardin.
It could have been the Freak, but my first Uylsse Nardin was another Watch, the Sonata. A watch I immediately fell in love with. I went to visit one of my friends, who was an UN AD in Paris, and asked him if he could have one, just to see it, and to hear ...
One of my favorites in your collection ....
... as you say maybe the Freak or the MMR ... but having handled your Sonata in the flesh makes it a tough choice :-) Bim
Sonata was on your wrist
first time we meat my dear friend so funny thing is that same watch reminiscent same feelings in both of us "excitation, frenzy, happiness" " time which stops " - that's how I felt then Yours truly Damjan
That's REAL Love!.....
Do them come in as kits which you then have to put together?;) Cheers my friend, very nice watch! I need to see it in the flesh...next time;) Francois from Down Under
I know he was your friend, but ...
... it has to be rare to hear these words from an AD: " Take it with you, we'll see after for the money. I am pretty sure you will not leave my shop without this one". But I wish this happened more often. It's a big risk, but they may just sell more watch...
He still is my friend.
I think when you have a long time relation with an AD, he can do that. No need to say that I paid that Watch in 4 or 5 months. And that the Sonata was not, by far, the fist Watch I bought from him. Sadly, IWC bought his shop, to install their Boutique, so...
The relationship with AD's can be very important
But it is nice that you have transcended even the usual connection. Some dealers treat it as a business and for others it is a passion. I can understand why you bonded with your friend. Great story. Andrew
Yes, we had and still have some great moments, even if he is not in the
Watch business anymore. The surprising thing is that the relation was hyper smooth since the beginning, since our first deal. A great guy! Best, Nicolas.
Very cool photo!
And a fantastic watch - the King of all Alarm watches! :) Best, my friend Blomman
Hi my dear Nicolas! I was expecting a phtograph from you showing ...
... your beloved 6542 or one of your FF, or may be your BC Tudor Sub. I was greatly and nicely surprised by your showing of the Sonata and its great story behind. Your posting confirms my feelings that of course it is important "the piece" itself, but mor...
Truly, most of my watches have a story behind...
The 6542, the BC, the and the... ;) Un abrazo, amigo. Nicolas
Nice choise and nice story Nicolas
We can wait very long and never find it, you did. CHeers.
The truth is that I ordered it on the PR pics.
I damn wanted it, but I couldn't imagine my AD would be one of the first served! Thanks, Mark. Nicolas
Like others have said, how can I pick one?
But in the context of this group, it has to be MIH. I bought it based on articles on the Purists. I was the first of 5 friends to get one. I\'ve owned this one and one other via Toren Smith (RIP) which eventually went to Alec Dawson (RIP). It\'s one of my...
what a coincidence mr Seiko. i just happen to be wearing my MIH today
i bought mine for the same reason you did, well thought of on purists and very good value independent. as for my favourite watch, thats going to be very very difficult as i love so many 1964 pieces with equal passion. i'll need the weekend to consider my ...
Quite nice story, Mike!
You are right... It is not easy to pick just one..... :-) Ken
Great post Mike! Highly compelling to me too...
I'm saddened though to find out about Toren passing! He was a lovely guy, quietly spoken, knowledgeable and a huge pioneer in Independent watchmaking collecting. If I'm not mistaken he was one of Peter Speake-Marin's first clients, a year or so before I k...
I just found this image (thank goodness PuristS keeps them safe)
with my MIH and my Citroen Van. Cheers, Cazalea ...
That MIH is a special treat.. Somewhat eclectic.. Convincing in purity.. :)
.. also enjoyed the mirror shots- are terrific, (especially the one with 2CV below); - nice stack- Trio as well !.. One small Q be allowed : - what metal(s) are the cases ? ( tantalium? ruthenium? brushed Ti?) Very cool, as well ! Best, and HAGWE ! hs
not really one absolute favorite...
but this one for sure in the top... Iconic diver, unique, took me long to find it...love it... Matt ...
The match between the patina on the bezel and markers . . .
. . . with the rust on the chains is simply perfect. Great shot, Matt - as always! Art
Hmmm.. Let me think a bit.. Yes, there is a clear choice..
There are 7 reasons & the story to that: 1/ is my first and still only Breguet 2/ She is is an absolutely great condition, with awesome patina 3/ this XX was found within a hilarious stay of 5 memorable days - in one of my most loved cities - Paris - find...
Nice post
Gorgeous watch, but are you ever so sure your Breguet Type XX Chrono is female? Are all watches female for that matter? And how does one check? I have only ever had one watch that I am sure is female, the IWC Ref. 5251 original Portofino. I am sure you ha...
Thx for your nice words and kind looking, Dean !.. Well..
.. as per your Q's: 1/ No, I am not sure, the watches are "She", and - Yes, maybe specifically this Breguet Chrono would be more " He", same, I guess could go for most Rolex's.. - But think of a Omega Constellation, called " Connie " (!), or.a delicate Me...
Lovely glass
Especially since I love horses. Oh, and not all Hermes horses look to the left ! (One from my collection) Warmest, Dean ...
Thanks again, Dean.. And you are right.. The Hermés main..
.. symbol with logo, is a carriage, where the horse(s) also are looking to the right ! Beautiful pieces, you had the kindness to share in nice return ! Warmest regards and best, hs
Love the second...
photo - but that might not be such a big surprise! ;) Best, my friend Blomman
Difficult, difficult, difficult
of course I have to respond to a starter thread with a GP with another GP. The one I would most likely cling on regardless is this Ref 2550, Vintage 94 in yellow gold. Why? Supreme Art Deco style, which I totally adore Being yellow gold, means being diffe...
Superb tic-tac.. Balance, beauty and...
Superb tic-tac.. Balance, beauty and presence are awesome ! - a very fine watch .. Not more - not less ! Best, hs Title: Difficult, difficult, difficult
Peseux
Hi Nicolas, this watch was released after GP found some NOS Peseux 7001 movements in some basement and then reworked them into GP caliber 2300-469. By the way the first release of the Vintage 45 (Ref 2595) also had the same manual Peseux movement. CC
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