Lépine
1279
Most likely only watch in existence from WW1 both the Imperial Japanese Navy and the British Royal Flying Corp (predecessor of the RAF)
This watch in my opinion is the only remaining proof that the results of the 1928 British Mission to Japan also known as the Sempill Mission resulted in
the British sales of British WW1 aircraft 1918 models to the Japanese Imperial Navy.
The back of the watch has the British air force property markings for the Royal Flying Corp (RFC) which is what the RAF was called in WW1.
The below watch is a Mark 5 which was a dash mounted flight clock. The watch also has the Japanese Imperial Navy markings for the lowest issue
number I have ever found, #166. Note: Most Seikosha Tensoku aka Kamikaze pilot watches have issue numbers from 1,000 to 9,000. Issue numbers below 1,000 are nearly
unknown, this one is 166.
The photograph of the biplane is for the Gloster Sparrow Hawk which was the Japanese version of the worlds fastest fighter craft. JN 401 photograph
is an original photograph of the Sparrow Hawk that would be sold to the Japanese Navy photographed in England. The British would go on to build
fuel refineries, aircraft factories, engine factories, and train Japanese Navy pilots on how to launch aircraft from ships. The results was Japan would
build the worlds first true Aircraft Carrier and change Naval Aviation forever. This watch is the last evidence of this innovation.
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Our WS March event is Open Now! Theme: “Just Three Hands”
Hello dear friends: I have the pleasure of being your host for our March WS event and as I announced in my past Wednesday post our Theme is “Just Three Hands” and we are requesting our participants to share their favorite watches featuring only hours, min...
Here a few of my favorite three hands watches…
These timepieces remind me that sometimes less is more. Have a great weekend dear friends and enjoy a relaxed weekend! Abel ...
Very nice selection …
Something sporty and something very elegant. Covering all bases Abel !
That's a beautiful collection of three handers!
The knurled bezel of the IWC! Best, Emmanuel
Buenas dias, Abel!
I’m going with one watch: a new one. I wish everyone a fantastic weekend. ...
Buen dia my dear Michael!! Beautiful three hands you share here! Big congrats on your new arrival to your very fine collection. I`m happy for you feeling your excitement for having...
... this superb new timepiece on your wrist. (and what a beautiful movement I may add!!) Enjoy it so much and in the best of good health my dear friend. Best cordial regards and hagwe, Abel
I think he said he delivered one before mine.
He doesn’t have any in his store. It took a little more than 2 months to get it and at least one week it sat in Customs for an unknown reason. And I would agree with you: top 24 newby! Thanks!
Hello dear Timeout! Excellent choices you share here. They are stunning views on both sides. All beautiful pieces and I`m specially fond of your Vacheron (so ellegant and classic) ...
... and your Lange though any of them would make me a very happy man! Keep enjoying and loving so much these beauties!! Hagwe, Abel
Thanks Abel.
The Vacheron is a beauty - so understated and low key. The Lange is my only regulator dial - and almost unreadable in certain lighting conditions 🤣
Thanks!
I really like the Moser script on the dial which is no longer present on the latest edition.
Hello pmh6000! Superb three hander you share here. Love this dial with those touches of blue and red on its scales. Each time I view a Habring2 shared by our Community I say to myself...
... that I need one in my collection. Regrettably impossible to find here in my home land. May be during a trip abroad I can make it. Enjoy your watch and have a nice weekend. Best cordial regards, Abel
3 handers hold a special place in my collection
Especially small seconds. We have manual wound titanium with a hint of sportiness: We have a stone cold steel grey stunner: And finally a platinum piece that leans dressy, but is often worn with jeans! Love each one as much as one can love a watch. (which...
Hello analog_sheen! Wecome to our WS event! How not to deeply love these three beautiful watches you share here?
They show you have an exquisite taste and can understand your love for each one. Not easy to choose just one but I guess the Gronefeld is a very special one with meteorite dial and being a very limited edition of twelve if I`m not wrong. Keep loving and e...
What a wonderful trio!
Being less fond of meteorite dial, I tend to prefer the LF and VC, but the Grönefeld looks great too! Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
Hello eklektik! All nice choices you share here. I specially love your True Second Geophysic. It`s a shame they discontinued this model so soon.
I love your wrist shot at Jardin du Luxembourg a favorite spot of mine in Paris. Thank you for sharing! Hagwe, Abel
My big pleasure to view and comment your entry eklektik.
Ah yes! I’ve been there with our dear Nico in our meetings in Paris. Those are fond memories. I join you in remembering our dear friend and wishing he is doing well. Hagwe! Abel
Your TRUE SECOND
in picture 2 looks taken in a green lung of a city that I have great affection for.. However I could be wrong. Lovely photos. Best, Kurt
A recently acquired 1974 GS56
I bought this one on condition and the integrated bracelet and linen dial. that said it really is the configuration of the hands and their contrast with the dial that make this watch appealing. ...
Hello einPA! Vintage Seikos are so charming. And they show us that Seiko has been paying great attention to textures, colors and design of their watches for decades.
This watch is very very nice: just look at its case, linen dial and hand set which makes it a lovely timepiece in great condition. Keep enjoying it so much! Hagwe, Abel
Japan has always been an outsider
looking in when it comes to the (Swiss) watch industry. That said they were toiling away making beautiful watches that had a Japanese sensibility. I think they would have liked to have taken over the market thru manufacturing watches. They managed to succ...
Three Amigos …
Hello Abel and friends ! Loving the theme, three hands really are all the watch you need. Something classic … Something sporty… Something fun ) … Enjoy life my friends ! Best Captain ...
Lovely Three Amigos dear Captain. The classic, the sporty and the joyful ones. You are right: three hands are all the watch we need!
Your classic Pattek shows a timeless and charming design. I was tempted to include my Aquanaut in my own choices. I imagine that the Mickey always brings a smile to your face when you view it on your wrist. It happens to me when I view my Invicta I bought...
I love the first Patek Philippe: is it a ref. 2530?
Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
Hello dear Abel
thanks for hosting this March edition of Wristscan. Here’s my selection of 3 hands only. All the best🍻 ...
Wow! Thanks Larry😀
We’ve already seen some great entries and I’m sure there will be plenty more over the weekend. Looking forward to it. 🍻
Hello dear Kurt! Thank you! Always my pleasure to host our WS events.
Great three hands choices you share in some great shots. I specially love your second shot: a wrist shot selfie!! Well played Kurt! Enjoy your weekend and watches! Cheers! Abel
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