WristScan

My intent is not to start this week's Wristscan with controversy or to offend anyone. However, whenever I hear the word "Heavy" it generates a bit of a melancholic / thoughtful mood. So immediately this story came to mind which is one of the most awkward ...  

Anyway, happier "heavy" one from me.... Why "heavy" you ask? Well, the weight of the history is what counts here. The movement inside - Cal. 32A - is the actual movement which passed the rigorous Observatory Chronometer Test in 1960s. I feel very proud to...  

about horological history and customer service! That GP is definately a "heavyweight" contender. The heavy theme could be interpreted in so many ways... Thanks for sharing, Mike

... toward the watches which are historically important or "heavy" - we must keep it for the next generation..... :-) Thank you! Ken

.. a GP fan! Ken

If you really want to go under cover - send me the watch.... Because as long as you have this one, there will be no secret! ;) Best Blomman

. . . than actual specimens from chronometry trials. A certified heavyweight . . .

... there were only TWO brands which sold the ACTUAL specimen to the public (in Observatory Chronometry testing) - GP and SEIKO. Others tried with their own "F1 machine" which were designed and built to last just for the duration of the testing - not to b... 

Thanks! Ken

Here we go... ...  

;) Best Blomman ...  

Where is the Number of the best???? Come on my friend ;) D

With a small mention to Art... ...  

but still not there :) What we need is that Number of the Beast cover from Iron Maiden ;) Yours D

Go figure why... ;)

. . . this I gotta try! :-)

. . . neighbors? :-)

What ever made you pair Eddie with the Blancpain? :-) My parents never understood why I liked Iron Maiden...my dad destroyed all the album covers but actually let me keep the LPs, my mom hated Eddie the Head. Thanks Nicolas HAGWE, Mike

But when you find a correct one, you are a killer. Best, Nicolas ...  

. . . my National Lampoon collection. :-) ...  

.. especially the background sheet :-) I LOVE the last Rolex..... Ken

Thanks for looking, Ken. Best, Nicolas

[image and watch credit: Robin] . . . a blue Oyster . . . . . . you might end up with a cult. ...  

. . . one can barely imagine how uncomfortable that situation was. Fortunately, it seems the difficulty didn't carry over to the friendship with your classmate, seeing as how you've visited several times since. There's one story in particular laden with m...  

Watch and photos, Art! :) HAGWE Blomman

. . . once or twice a year, but do I ever enjoy her company! :-)

and I fondly remember reading that amazing story. I'm lucky to have an understanding friend. Thanks for sharing Art, Stuck in Maine, Mike

... there can be such things.... Lange made lots of watches for the military as well..... .. and you GO is certainly a heavy weight, whether by weight or not, one monumental piece from GO to me..... Ken

.. absolutely love that feature with the shallow "striped" horizon in those sunset pics.. Superb shot !! Best and HAGWE !

Very cool fly boy, Mike! :) HAGWE Blomman

you wasn't wearing Panerai :) ;) Now seriously sometimes we do things that hurt or insult from pure ignorance or cultural, age, social or religion difference One can never be cautious or polite enough is what I learned As heavy metal is in question my fav...  

Sleep well, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman

waking every hour and crying :)

You never know what people you will meet each day. Your advice is sound. What is the story behind the Zeno? Cheers, Mike

for my PhD from my brother still student then Yours D

I've seen the Zeno brand around but never one in the metal. Thanks for sharing, Mike

Both in size and by weight.... HAGWE Blomman ...  

Is it similar to the master Memovox? Beautiful pics BTW Cheers, Mike

Sharing the same cal 956, but more "fuller" in sound due to the case shape. If you are referring to the MM from the 90's - then it's much better! More school bell like... :) Best Blomman

Is there any archive source of Memovox alarm sound files that you know? Best, Mike

Another war story After the war my dad bought 4 IWC , all the same. He had to sell 2 of them leaving one for me amd one for my brother. This one is mine My brother's IWC was unfortunetaly stolen from his home and this is the sole remaining IWC (or Shaffha...  

... history is always standing behind you with ever increasing weight..... Keep it safe, keep it sound! Ken

I had a similar experience and lost a special piece too! Lucky that you still possess your IWC, a true family heirloom. Thanks for sharing, Mike

. . . achingly familiar. :-) Uncle George acquired three nearly identical Longines Conquests in the summer of '56, gifting one to Dad and the other to Uncle Nate. Only Dad's . . . . . . remains; both George's and Nate's were lifted in home burglaries. The...  

46mm. 185 grams. Steel Case. Steel Bracelet. German Made. Nothing light about it... ...  

.. looks very useful watch - could be daily beater.... Nice! Thanks for sharing! Ken

thanks for sharing, Mike

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this beastie is definitely heavy: Weighing in at a chunky 185g, this will save me going to the gym. Okay, got to figure something out to balance my right arm. HAGWE, CC ...  

:-) Cheers, Mike ...  

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Thank you for sharing! Ken

but it looks like traffic sucks where ever you are :-) Have a good weekend, Mike

HAGWE! fernando ...  

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My biggest and heaviest watch is the Eberhard & Co. Huit Jours. It looks like an old pocket watch converted to a wristwatch. Compared to my other watches, it feels big and heavy. The movement was developed by former Eberhard & Co. owner Palmiro Mo...