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Oh, Art, where to begin!?!...
First, though, a question: what is the point? What. Is. The. Point??? After seeing the close-ups of Fabrizio's 'Volutes et Arabesques' Calatrava, everything else is just lemonade! Sure, every one of Fabrizio's special Pateks is ...special... but that one - pfffft!
Otherwise, WOTW has hit the nail on the head when he says that it's almost always about the dial. Great dial + great movement=Heaven. Great dial + mediocre movement=still pretty good. But great movement + poor dial=an outrage. Poor dial + poor movement=a complete waste of time, effort and money.
Sticking to the rules, though, and picking only some of those bought solely for the dial and/or hands:
A brace of PSM Shimodas; for the hands, mostly; for the dials also; for the conceit, not a little.
The Jaquet Droz Paillonee; take a bow, Ms Porchet.
The AP G&PS; is it possible to find a purer dial for something intrinsically complex? What a magnificent counterpoint; what humility.
The no-date 4 line Sub: it does what it says on the tin - no more, no less - and the dial reflects that fact.
UJ - any questions?
Vintage Omega
The list goes on. BUT: if dials are your thing, then go out and have them made to your preference:
The Habring 'Australis' 1 of 2, the dial made in homage to an SIHH special Habring chrono of a few years earlier.
The Klings Open Version Piece Unique with silk dial.
The Sarpaneva 'Uniki'.
Thanks for a great theme, Art! HAGWE everyone.
Cheers,
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Let's get started with Dials of Destiny! . . .
. . . please share the watch(es) you've acquired solely on account of its/their dial and hands. Most of the vintage Omegas I've accumulated have persuasive dials, but there are other aspects of their design just as compelling. Even Black Connie, with its ...
Easy & obvious choice :)
Hi This is an easy choice - my Seiko Urushi Wonderful dial that you can get lost in. As I've said before great dial - case is a bit chunky & the movement will never win any awards for finishing, but that's all by the board when you see the dial. Cheers JM...
Yours truly also scored the very same urushi Seiko . . .
. . . which ended up as a gift to my brother. Coincidentally, the apricot cue in the photo also ended up as a gift to him, albeit at different times. Art ...
Interesting choice of theme this week!
There are a number of watches in my collection where dials were the deciding factor in choices with similar movements from the same manufacture. However, taking the theme literally these are the only two that meet the criteria! My Voutilainen GMT-6 And my...
I suppose the ultimate conversation starter in any gathering . . .
. . . would be David Berning's tube-regulated . . . . . . electric. ...
Thanks Captain.
I think I’d have to go with the Voutilainen. I spent a lot of time - and some persuasion with Kari - in the color and dial design on this one. I steered away from the brighter colors towards something that I thought would stand the rest of time preference...
Thanks for a most appealing theme Art, I'm glad I found this as soon as I opened our Front Page! :-) How could a lover of each and every Rare Handcraft, where dials are THE chief vehicle of expression, not participate this week?! ;-))
Of course, it's probably well known that my favorite watch EVER is the so-called "Boccadasse," or Patek Ref. 5177G-010. It was produced as an out-of-catalog reference in 2018, as part of a series of three "Italian themes" inaugurating the marvelous Calatr...
Wowww !.. Thx so much for this great entry and your sublime pics of these marvellous pieces..
For Humble Me, although all beautiful, the 5177G – 028 „School of Fish“ is my absolute fav.. Thx for sharing and offering this enjoyment to us, dear FabR ! HAGWE & Best, 😊😊 PS: For me, there already is a clear winner for this week..
As a fellow connoisseur for the natural beauty of wood . . .
. . . in another context altogether . . . [cocobolo and canary Denali cue, dyed ring] . . . you will find me nodding in furious agreement with your marquetry dials, Fab. And the engraved black lacquer Calatrava is a stunner. Art ...
Bob is 86 with a lifetime's worth of experience working with wood . . .
. . . and still finding ways to improve on his creations. His most recent projects push the envelope for shaft construction; I hope this doesn't sound overly arrogant, but in my estimation the last five he's made from different wood types are beyond outst...
Fabulous collection ! …
All are beautiful and superb craftsmanship using traditional techniques that PP are striving to keep alive. I find myself drawn to the Ref. 5177G-028 Best regards Captain
Thank-You Captain, the cultural impact of Patek's long-term efforts to preserve these ancient crafts is indeed inestimable..and is even more commendable if we think of the relatively little interest collectors had for these watches until a few years ago!
I'm sincerely grateful for Patek's work in this area, and....for being able to "take care" of a few of these marvels in my personal collection! Cheers.
The difficulty is …
Finding young apprentices to learn the craft. These skills take many years to develop and master. Not something the TickTock generation are passionate about.
Indeed, probably even more than watchmaking itself, discovering and training young talents at perpetuating rare handcrafts is the huge challenge....at least at the highest levels that Patek requires.
Perhaps one of our young readers, if passionate about --- and exceptionally talented at --- some of these ancient crafts, will be the next Jérôme Boutteçon or Anita Porchet? Cheers.
We can but hope …
As we both know, Patek are wholeheartedly behind keeping these exquisite crafts alive.
Sublime collection dear Fab! Each piece is a Masterpiece indeed. I can well understand the joy it brings to wear each of them on the wrist.
We thank our host Art for having chosen this theme this weekend as it brings the opportunity of viewing such beauties as a gift for our eyes. Keep enjoying and loving them so much my dear friend. Best cordial regards, Abel
My big pleasure dear Fab. How not to be in love with these beauties? Yes, it´s easy to understand your happiness and being thankful of owning and enjoying these so special and unique pieces.
I wish you´ll keep enjoying them so much and in the best of good health my dear friend. Cheers! Abel
These two.
It is really hard to capture the beauty of the Oris Cherry. To be completely honest, this one is more than just a pretty face. But it was the dial that started the obsession. ...
Dial up some fun …
Hello dear Art and friends ! Some dials can attract with mesmerising beauty and others with a sense of humour and charm. This one never fails to make me smile… This dial takes you back to another era… If you haven’t read the original adventures of Blake a...
Easy to see how that dial would capture anyone's imagination, Cap! . . .
. . . even though I don't have a Silver Surfer Invicta . . . . . . it's a reminder of my small collection of comic books which included SS #5. Long gone, sad to say . . . ...
An intellectual, brooding superhero
For some reason I always think of him in the classic Rodin pose!
Really like your selection including fun & pun !
Don‘t know the adventures of Blake & Mortimer - appear somewhat exuberant & really good fun ! - Thx for sharing & educating Yours Truly ! Cheers !! 😊😊
Hello Captain! This is an stunning watch, even for those who are not familiar with these characters the dial makes it a fun and enjoyable watch to wear and make us smile or start a conversation.
I feel it never will fail on this. A charming dial/watch for sure. Keep enjoying and loving it so much my dear friend. Have a nice weekend! Abel
Thank you Abel…
I look forward to sharing it with you in person one day. Best regards Captain
I've no idea why, but all of a sudden I feel like having . . .
. . . a can . . . . . . of beer. And it's only half past eleven in the morning. ...
Hmmhh !.. Let me see what to chip in to play this week..
Although in my modest stables, there are maybe only 2 or 3 such tic–tacs, 😉 I took the liberty to at least include some more, whereby the dial/hands were one major factor for their choice.. A somehow „un–Rolex“ Rolex, easygoing, a bit exuberant: indices c...
Especially fond personally of your Breguet XX, h, . . .
. . . which has an indelible character among chronographs, right up there with the Speedmaster Professional and Hanhart 417. Warm regards, Art
Hello dear friend HS! It is impossible to resist the attraction of these watches you share this weekend when just viewing their dials.
Let´s begin with the last one which always makes me drool when viewing. That Type XX is really something special. The Milgauss and the DSA US have tempted me to take them home for my collection. Two wonderful and unique pieces within their respective bran...
I have a few that catch my eye...
This one was gifted to me by my brother and was our dad's watch...it also is the one that started my watch obsession... Next is a relatively new addition and regardless it's obvious flaw never fails to provide enjoyment... And this one may be pushing the ...
Good to see a Bulova Accutron …
Personally, I think it qualifies as my the movement forms the design as the dial making this watch instantly recognisable. Your Angelus has a very nice linen dial.
Who needs a Lange Datograph . . .
. . . when you can have an Angelus Datograph e ? 🤙🏻
Good call ! …
The Moonshine dial is very special, changing in different light conditions.
The dial is what attracts me to the watch.
And when it comes to vintage Rolex, the most crucial is the dial. Cheers! Mk1 long E Mk3 mini radial Gilt exclamation ...
It is like an obsession 😅
The vintage GMTM is one reference which I just dont get tired with….there are a few which I am looking to add…..till the fat lady sings…..🍻🍻
When purchasing a watch the main focus is the dial in the first place.
A few examples of watches that are bought mainly for there dials . HAGWE 🙏🏻 ...
Interesting …
To see how good the Grand Seiko dials look amongst your other superb watches this weekend.
Lots of open space and variety of color with your choices, almost as though . . .
. . . your approach to dials is as an artist approaches a canvas. 👨🏻🎨
About time …
We needed to see an Omega CK859 this weekend. It’s understated and very cool.
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