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Late to the party Captain, but I should definitely join this thread...since this was my first full week in Italy, and also the first time I've had access to most of my watches after nearly 16 months! :-)

 

Here's the few pieces I enjoyed this week...Have a great weekend Everyone! smile







Here's a very unusual pair...curiously, their references are exactly 10 numbers apart, 5177 vs. 5167 ;-)






And finally, a big temptation I was able to resist (at least for now) at one of my ADs this week ;-))



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Wristscan - “Time To Enjoy” - LIVE ! ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-12:14
Welcome to WristScan dear friends, This weekend our theme is “Time to enjoy”... The theme was inspired by my conversation with a member of our community when discussing the balance between preserving and enjoying our special watches. A big part of the sat...  

Hmm, so I think I will start 😁

 
By: Filip : May 14th, 2021-14:18
One of my first watches, when I joined the watch forum in 2005, was Seiko SKZ209 - I was really impressed by the quality/price ratio. Then I discovered vintage pieces and I owned many Lord Matics, flyback chrono, Grand Seiko and King Seiko. Especially las...  

That’s a superb King Seiko Filip ....

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-14:25
It deserves to be celebrated on Wristscan. I would love to see a few more shots over the weekend of this one if you have the time. Thanks for joining us Best regards The Captain

Superb KS Filip!! I can feel and understand your...

 
By: Subexplorer : May 14th, 2021-21:04
... excitement with this new catch! Agree with our Captain that it deserves some additional shots if you have the time! Enjoy it so much! Hagwe! Abel

Keeping my eye on KS . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-02:57
. . . and hoping for a black dial without calendar function. Had my fair share of Seikos and Grand Seikos over the years, but itching for a King. Art

I've been looking at vintage on eBay, Cap, but . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-13:47
. . . in a curious twist would prefer NIB. If any watch deserves to be considered a bargain, KS is it. They deserve our affection and attention for crafting excellence at an affordable price.

Nice shot indeed...

 
By: KMII : May 16th, 2021-04:56
And a reissue I also decided to go for (picture lower down). That one definitely benefits from natural light and time to appreciate fully 😊👍🏻

Switching it up for summer

 
By: Timeout : May 14th, 2021-15:27
Just received a new strap for the summer! Would have been easy to label this as a dress watch but this “funs it up” ...  

Definitely “Time to enjoy” this beautiful watch ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-15:36
I think the new strap works well and changes the look. Have a great weekend 🥂

What a beauty Timeup!! Love these straps!

 
By: Subexplorer : May 14th, 2021-21:02
They really add to the charm of this awesome timepiece!! Hagwe!! Abel

Wow.. What an eye-catcher !.. I simply love that Voutilainen craftmanship & design codes !.. The visual effects of the various Guilloché fields are extraordinary ! :))

 
By: hs111 : May 15th, 2021-11:08
In addition, that strap selection is a bit exuberant, but really lifts the spirits of the dial with a “ Bang”, IMO ! Congrats to such a fine piece and continue to wear it in the very Best of your health ! Superbly chosen and great pics, as well, almost ne... 

What I've been wearing since '83...

 
By: mdg : May 14th, 2021-16:37
...the Sub is a great beater as it was meant to be...the very definition of a tool watch. ...  

The real deal ! ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-20:45
I can think of a better example of a tool watch from the 80’s.

I stumbled upon this one 15 years ago

 
By: 198042 : May 14th, 2021-16:40
and only realized much later what I had gotten into: Then this one came along and now I have a contest which one to favor... Both are about the same age and the geiger counter records a similar radiation for both of them... So sometimes, the flip of a coi...  

Wow Richard ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-20:48
That lollipop seconds hand has blown me away.. Please tell us more about how you came to own this classic 2998.

Thanks Captain!

 
By: 198042 : May 15th, 2021-03:43
It's a very basic story on the 2998: I stumbled upon it on the auction platform in the old days when we hardly knew anything about these and the seller description was very vague. My main reason for me to buy it was the bracelet - of all things! How "illi... 

That’s a good story....

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 15th, 2021-07:56
Those were the days ! I was going to mention the Heuer, it looks superb with a perfect bezel. I would love to hear how you came by this one.

Acted fast and paid dearly

 
By: 198042 : May 15th, 2021-17:02
It was on a German dealer website and I nailed it within the blink of an eye after it popped up. Just lucks to be at my computer at the right time. Been told that there were several others just a bit slower than I was... Cheers RIchard

Vintage week

 
By: jml_watches : May 14th, 2021-17:50
Hi All I've been mostly wearing my Bellmatic this week Shot from today on something else that relys on springs and gears. Finally everything is better with cake 😋 Cheers JML ...  

Hi JML ....

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-20:51
Your black and white Seiko wrist shot is superb. Thank you for joining us this weekend. Best regards The Captain

Our cake dish is empty - thank goodness for . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-15:05
. . . farm-fresh loquats! Delivered last night from Uncle Jake's orchards. You haven't lived 'til you've had fresh loquats and coffee for breakfast ;-) . . . ...  

Come to So Cal in late April or May . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 16th, 2021-09:23
. . . to discover the pleasure of feasting on loquats right off the branch. Uncle Jake has several trees . . .

Hello dear Art! A Connie is always a great choice...

 
By: Subexplorer : May 16th, 2021-13:33
... specially with a dial with those awesome hour markers of yours! Have a nice weekend my dear friend! Cheers! Abel

That Bell-Matic is a wonderful piece 🙌🏻

 
By: KMII : May 16th, 2021-05:05
And the cake a wonderful, if very ‘temporary’ companion 😉

That’s a marvelous vintage Seiko dear JML!

 
By: Subexplorer : May 16th, 2021-13:29
I feel equally enjoyable with or without cake! Lol! Hagwe my friend! Abel

I enjoy my new watch, Nivada Chronomaster reedition

 
By: brauner : May 14th, 2021-18:28
Got it a few days ago. No thoughts about preserving at the moment. ...  

Very cool Mike ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-20:51
Definitely one on my radar. Are you enjoying it ?

No Switzerland since 2019, eh?

 
By: KMII : May 16th, 2021-05:07
Great shots and would like to hear some impressions on the Nivada, once you’ve had it for a while 😊🤞🏻

I still remember one night in Dresden, six years ago.

 
By: Joffre : May 14th, 2021-18:48
The lounge in the hotel which I stayed in allowed guests to smoke after 1100 pm. I was sitting there alone, staring at my watch, just waiting for the moment to come. Around a quarter to eleven, all those good gentlemen began to knock their tables using th...  

I have no idea what that was all about ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-21:13
but I like it ! ... Wow that’s a great story to go with your photo Joffre, can you tell us any more ? Best regards The Captain

Out of some..

 
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : May 14th, 2021-18:50
Out of many watches, these 2 are the only ones I have actually bought from members of this community Best and have a great weekend Hans ...  

Hans ! ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 14th, 2021-21:47
Welcome to Wristscan with your superb Omega 300M, one of my favourite watches from Omega. It looks very good. How long have you had this one ?

I'll join you with a third Omega, Hans . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-03:52
. . . that just came back from my watchmaker's shop today. This '58 ref 2852 was my third Omega, acquired over ten years ago to complement Black Connie. It was serviced by my then-current watchmaker in 2010. Mr B (his first initial really is 'B', but it m...  

Black Connie's sleeping in the safe deposit box, so it'll be awhile . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-13:41
. . . before I can get a side-by-side for you, Nicolas. But it will happen soon . . .

I treat a freshly serviced vintage as though it were a special occasion . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-13:59
. . . with undivided attention for at least a week, sometimes two. So far, White Connie appears to be performing quite well, a second or two ahead after eighteen hours on my wrist. If this level of performance pans out, it will be the first time it's perf... 

Definitely one for the collection Art ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 15th, 2021-08:20
It looks jut the way I like them. Gently enjoyed by a caring owner. The balance staff is a common problem for us collectors, many incorrect ones used over the years.

The roller table was also an issue according to Mr K . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 15th, 2021-13:52
. . . but he was able to correct it with 'massage'. If timing results aren't to my liking, we may revisit that part (#1324) in the near future.

Lovely 2852

 
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : May 15th, 2021-19:43
And really interesting stories Thx for sharing Best regards Mr H

Beautiful Connie and a cool story...

 
By: KMII : May 16th, 2021-05:11
Although I can imagine it being a lot less fun between B and F for you 😉

Two beauties indeed!

 
By: KMII : May 16th, 2021-05:09
And a great example of the other wonderful aspect of our community 👍🏻

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