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no, sorry its a secret...
no, sorry its a secret :)
i'm trying to put a post together about why we
always gravitate back to vintage watches which will include this so please be
patient as i'm waiting for my Gruen Airflight to arrive.
always gravitate back to vintage watches which will include this so please be
patient as i'm waiting for my Gruen Airflight to arrive.
the quick story is that i've wanted one of these
since i first started the 'unusual' watch collection, but they were all very
expensive and in gold plate with gp bracelets, mostly tatty. last year i met a
guy from Polant via the web, i cant remember exactly how, but he runs a website
for vintage and unusual watches. i mentioned that i was after one, but in the
chrome case and forgot about it. he emailed me in november with pics of this and
a price which was barely believable in a good way. i'd just bought the MIH and 2
speedies so said that if he still had it in january i'd buy it. i then contacted
him and asked if he would hold it for me which he did. it was only posted from
Polan on tuesday and arrived at my door yesterday morning. the strap was non OEM
and cheapie so i put the brown Hirsch on it and a steel deployment
clasp.
since i first started the 'unusual' watch collection, but they were all very
expensive and in gold plate with gp bracelets, mostly tatty. last year i met a
guy from Polant via the web, i cant remember exactly how, but he runs a website
for vintage and unusual watches. i mentioned that i was after one, but in the
chrome case and forgot about it. he emailed me in november with pics of this and
a price which was barely believable in a good way. i'd just bought the MIH and 2
speedies so said that if he still had it in january i'd buy it. i then contacted
him and asked if he would hold it for me which he did. it was only posted from
Polan on tuesday and arrived at my door yesterday morning. the strap was non OEM
and cheapie so i put the brown Hirsch on it and a steel deployment
clasp.
if i'm correct about it being the first 2x retro
then its a pretty groundbreaking watch which received very little recognition
when it was new and even less now. did GG work for Longines Wittnauer in the
60's and 70's or would he have never designed his retrogrades without this being
made first?
then its a pretty groundbreaking watch which received very little recognition
when it was new and even less now. did GG work for Longines Wittnauer in the
60's and 70's or would he have never designed his retrogrades without this being
made first?
who knows, perhaps one of the team could ask
him.
him.
thats the short story so war and peace to
follow.
follow.
best
Graham
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It´s Friday my friends! But... what kind of friday it is??
For me, this Friday is a "California" Day... So, what kind of day do you have?. Let´s see my Purist friends! HAGWEE!. Emilio....
I love this Reverso hermano...
an impressive watch, indeed. One of my prefer Reverso. I think that one day I´d must add one Reverso into my collection. Congrats my friend, you are a lucky man, like I always say... Best Emilio. PS: You have a "Stunning Reverso Day"... LOL
Lovely, Bernard!
You just got it? Fantastic Calendar Vintage! More pics, please. HAGWE, my friend. Nicolas
Oh yes, my friend....
I don´t like this watch.... I love this watch!!!. Nice hunt you had, Bernard, amazing JLC. You´re a lucky man too. I think that you are having an "Impressive Vintage JLC Day". Best. Emilio
Superb additional pics, Bernard
The finish is impressive, and the patina of the dial too. What more to ask??? Thanks for sharing these superb pics, my friend. Nicolas
Now, with these pics...
I must say that this JLC is really impressive... a really vintage beauty, my friend. Congrats for these pics and thanks again for sharing with us this superb watch. emilio
We are wearing these for the office...
"> "> And will change to these for the evening. "> "> Cheers....
Nice Fernando.... Congrats for your "Original Day" my friend...
Nice Glashütte... an amazing choice for a nice weekend... I must admit that I love this watches by Glashütte. Thanks for play with us my friend... and big congrats Fernando. Best Emilio
Very ‘clean’…
Very nice chronograph, Fernando. I like my chrono’s uncluttered and easy to read and this GO is a nice size with a great design and finish. Congratulations and thanks for showing us. Andrew
I understand you Andrew...
this Constellation is really beautiful, an impressive Omega. For you, I think that it´s a "Relaxing Constellation Day".... Thanks for show us this beauty and congrats my friend. Emilio
In that case, Connie will be on my wrist Sunday . . .
. . . as well . . . . . . after all, happiness loves company ;-) . . . cordially, Art...
Cheers, Art …
Just poured; thought I would post this as ‘real time’ as possible. A very pleasant day in Melbourne , cool morning and going up to 30oC (85oF). Out early to the fresh produce market this morning and now settling down to a BBQ lunch and a beer. Have a grea...
Life doesn't get any better, Andrew . . .
. . . quaffing a fine ale and a fabulous watch - what more could you ask for? Only the company of friends . . . jaquetdroz.watchprosite.com . . . cordially, Art
NOS vintage aquisition for me this weekend
i've had a changeable week. i wore this on monday & tuesday as it hasnt been out to play for a little while. then as Art liked it so much i put the stingray back on my Railmaster and wore that wenesday this new aquisition arrived yesterday. 1970 vintage N...
Wow Graham... "Amazing Trio Day"...
Impressive watches my friend.... And what to say about your last baby.... Certanly a impressive watch, a true impressive Rare Bird.... Congrats and wear them in the best of health. Best Emilio
i love the colour of this Marcus. you dont see many brown/bronze dials
i've been tempted to buy one just for the colour, but i'm holding out for lotto win and the RG/chocolate Omega Tourbillon if we didnt have dreams where would we be? best Graham
what got me started....
This is what got me started in mechanical watches 20 years ago....trying to find someone to fix the crack on the face though (or replace it) :-( Still keeps excellent time....
I have this on my wrist since monday; PP 5396 in WG
Sorry the pic is from tuesday. I wish everybody a sunny and happy weekend. Sincerely Ahmet...
Ahmet, you have great taste my friend...
this PP is one of the most beautiful PP, IMO. This dial is simply impressive. Congrats for you "PP 5396 WG Day"! Best Emilio
Still with chrono...LOL
I like this watch very much... Wrist shoot on 01.01.2009 2009 1st FRIDAY...
Nice "Tudor Chrono Month" for you...LOL
Congrats for your great watch... I can understand that is hard to you get it off your wrist, it´s a really great Chrono... Best and thanks for your pic and your watch. Emilio
Well I am STILL wearing the Subaqua but on a new strap!
Hi all It has been a week of late nights and early mornings.,..... I normally switch watches a few times during the week. Sad to say I have not swapped out this week at all... I got this watch last Friday night and after a band swap.... its been on my wri...
Tough one on a tough day.....
Folks, Hi.Chinese New Year just near the corner,things get tough the road get rough. .....this must come with one tough watch.D' Milgauss.. Happy Chinese New Year. BHK9...
My oldest watch . . .
. . . the '56 Longines Conquest . . . . . . to bring in the Chinese New Year. Cordially, Art...
Sorry, but ...
I could not help to notice the relative poor shape the dial of your Longines is in. The process of printing looks like a hand-made job and 'Conquest ' is spelled rather with Q than with G. Most Conquest models between '55 and '60 had yellow- or rose-gold ...
this watch but I am not where this photo was taken
The sunrise from my kitchen .... The Breitling Aerospace on my wrist on the Isle of Jersey Does it still count as a Friday wrist shot? Mike...
DLC
Thanks! & i customised it...first all matte, then Diamond Like Carbon [ DLC ] coating, dial & handes from the whitegold Daytona version. Rgrds.P
Bitchin'! . . .
. . . reminds me of a PVD Mk II Speedmaster that I've seen on the www . . . delighted, Art
Art, i know the guy...
Art, i know the guy who had the MKII done if its a UK seller. i think DLC is a much better finish even if it isnt properly black and looks to be overtaking PVD in the hi end brands. aftermarket pvd/dlc worries me slightly, not for the finish which in this...
No problem...MORE
Servicing a Rolex or Panerai isn't difficult, go to a good watchmaker and he always can help you... Neat thing about DLC coating is that it is removeble so it always can go into 'original' condition. Rgrds.P...
Wow Phillip!, it´s always...
a pleasure see your babies my friend.... This DLC Daytona is simple impressive, great work you made!. Thanks for share with us. Best Emilio
Big Pilot wet day...
Just a couple of quick shots on the fly of the Big Pilot. Sorry for the glare. HAGWE Bill...
Very nice "Big Pilot Wet Day" Bill!
This Pilot is a next hunt for me, I hope... Thanks for your great pics and enjoy it in the best of health my friend. Emilio.
Not on my wrist though ,,,,ALAS!!!!
just back from a burbon old fashion night and,,,,,,,strange that noyt a single pictire seems in focus,,,,so ,,,lets get an old one out,,,next week I'll be much better,,,,Mo...
Here's a wrist shot from Monday
Picture taken by SJX - the new PAM332 Regatta 2009 Rattrapante which I'm drooling over! Cheers, Anthony This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-01-24 10:01:08...
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