Friends, Let's see your trvael watches! Here is my current travel watch (sitting at Zurich airport waiting for my flight).... GP Deep Diver at Neuchatel! HAGWE! Best Blomman...
. . . the army . . . . . . now. You're on your way to a foreign land Now's the time to do what you can. :-) Omega ref 2179 . . . . . . produced on spec for the US Army, ca '45. ...
. . . of various 'slash' iterations with both US Army engraving and without. Mine is a /5 without the engraving, but there are examples with the engraving, too. What I'd really like to discover are the terms of the contract signed between the US governmen...
. . . and retracting what I wrote about engravings on all slash iterations. For the /5 , at least, there's no evidence to be found of a US Army example. Art
. . . many years ago, only the best examples would do; a flawed specimen like this would've been rejected. Now, I've come to appreciate character almost as much as condition. And need I say, I really, really like this watch.
Not only our watches chance by time, we do as well! :) I made the same journey, my friend. When I started, I wanted everything perfect.... Now, I could not be more happy than finding some nice patina! :) Best Blomman
.. Like the idea, to pick two MR's ! As travel companion I'll pick the Sonata , although all are marvels . - and on a personal level/ pic I love the 6542 Best & HAGWE ! hs
... I almost die every time I view your PP Heures Universailles!... Enjoy your travel watches my dear Nicolas!! Un abrazo fuerte y afectuoso mi amigo! Buen fin de semana! Abel.
And was extremely lucky to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis. Amazing. Beautiful place. 2 more places before Paris. I am sure I will love the cool weather. And some French wine..
One, extremely reliable, like the Omega Planet Ocean 8500 (that has the advantage of being able to move the hour hand without disturbing the time settings). This was my setup during my last overseas trip. 1) Getting ready for take off (777-200 heading to ...
... also can be used for travel. This is the more known GMT "fried egg" Ref. 2115 with automatic buren movement. The other one was the GMT "fried egg" Ref. 812 with Valjoux 724. regards Stephan ...
... the cosmonaute, when we talk about the big size Ref 1809 that also can be helpfull as a travel watch, for example when they put you in a dark jail with no sunlight for a watch toll criminal act. After a view days you are still able to see on the dial,...
... 48,x mm without crown, but more important is the mesure from lug to lug and if you look at the case with it's short lugs is nearly the same mesure there from lug to lug, so that these monsters are friendly monsters, even more as most people believe, o...
My usual business travel extends to 3-4 days, rarely longer. I got used to bringing 2-3 watches on a trip and selection depends on the mood and which one I need to show some love and give it fresh air. What I find useful on travelling when changing watche...
a beat and has no trouble with tropical weather, waterfalls nor elephant baths! A nice friend to have on the airplane too. Another great topic my friends. Take care, Tim ...
Elephant movement in northern Thailand. We have set-up places on rivers and streams that used to be off limits to the elephants and they can now have a nice bath and snack in the hot jungle heat. If you have never ridden an elephant on a safari, I highly ...
The Seamaster and the UN Dual Time...both for the ease of setting the time when crossing time zones and both with a good degree of water resistance just in case :-) ...
I know it is sacrilege, but if I had to sacrifice the watches or the berries... I think I would sacrifice the watches... At least at that time of the morning!