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I hope all of my fellow Purists have got a good start into their weekend and are ready to indulge in some great watches here on WristScan. The theme today is all about pieces that you thought you would never be able to get, you would never be offered, or ...  

Your theme has got me reflecting yesterday about the philosophical nature of collecting. 2 pieces were unexpected for me. Let’s start with the good news. Good news: A former moderator here told me he spent north of 20k for a similar piece when it was rele...  

and philosophical indeed: you winn some, you loose some. But in this instance it is actually more like: you can only winn! Thank you for your entries, Cookies.

It’s great to see you back!

I agree with you about the quality of Grand Seiko and your PSM is a special watch for your collection. Excellent strap choices.

Wish you a great weekend

Keep enjoying that beautiful PSM

A song by Hot Chocolate…”I believe in miracles…where’re ya from…” all because Moritz mentioned miracles to Sfwatchlover. ...  

Hagwe! Abel

Hope you are having a great weekend. Yes indeed, in both cases I adore the pieces, so they are keepers. Not sure what my next piece will be. Maybe a standard FF as I’ve been thinking about it so much. Will wait it out for the new releases first before pla... 

... and can well understand that. Two superb pieces indeed. I also love the Blancpain FF in their many variants offered presently. It´s a good move to wait for the new releases as we can always be surprised with a new option. Look forward to know which wi... 

I decided to take the plunge and use the BB58 in the pool (although chemically, silver can show some erosion with chlorine). It quickly showed a yellowish tint to the metal. That’s the plus and minus of silver. ...  

Wish you a great weekend and see you soon.

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Shall I dream of it, too? 22 k yellow gold case and an oustanding movement ... I don´t dare !

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Involving Derek Pratt!

Each time I see this movement, I’m fascinated by its specification and technical ability. All this and not a blued screw or gold chaton in sight.

at its most authentic.

How does it fit into your rotation? Is a day to day watch?

Because it slides so neatly up a shirt cuff and due to the Frodsham team's goal of making it very reliable (you may recall one prototype was worn on daily bike commutes, the other worn while mowing the lawn, etc), I've discretely worn it quite a bit.

Hello dear Count ! I’ll be back later with my unexpected watches. Best regards Captain

As soon as I get out of this bar 🥂

here are some of my unexpected acquisitions... firstly, the hulk... it was definitely a pleasant surprise when the AD called me to say they have one waiting for me. and it happened a few months before it was discontinued this Breguet La Tradition was anot...  

Great combination with the blue strap 👌. A fine trio of unexpected ones!

Lovely stories D. It is a very unique piece.

I´m happy you could get the Hulk. It´s a great wonderful watch. Keep enjoying all of them so much my friend. Hagwe! Abel

That’s a very cool Omega !

SteveG cost me a lot of time perusing his photo site, and a lot of money chasing watches he had found BEFORE they became popular. I fell in love with this GS SBGW003 and hunted for 2 years. One finally popped up in Singapore and a young fella on this site...  

SJX helping you to find your Seiko is a proof of bonds between true watch lovers. Getting a VH as a spontanious buy is extra cool 👍.

Great post Cazalea.

And what a great double pleasure to own your VH and meeting the Man himself!! Thank you for sharing these wonderful watches and shots. Hagwe! Abel

Mike

Tremendous post for WristScan Mike. Your Grand Seiko story was really interesting and your Vianney Halter is sublime.

The Daytona 116515LN with discontinued dial. I was very lucky to have the chance to buy this below list 4 years ago shortly before the market got excited by gold Daytonas on the oysterflex strap. I bought this quirky late 90s Speedy “Japan Racing” MK40 2 ...  

Very good looking on both straps. Regarding your Daytona .... love the second picture if it. 🥰 Very,well played!

To me, it was the unattainable watch because previously. I was told in 2017, I need to spend almost 7 figures in order to get my name on the application, probably just to scare me away. Fast forward 3 years, after knowing an awesome sales, who helped to p...  

Very happy, for you! A top piece in any collection.

Lovely gorgeous

I love watches with WT complication and I feel Patek makes the Kings of this type. Enjoy it in the best of good health my friend! Hagwe. Abel

That is why I never push them for my list. This WT is one that was already on my “forget about it” list so I was super excited when it came. Congrats to you too on the historical Astronaut Speedmaster. HAGWE as well Sir.

Thank you for your kind compliments on my Astronauts Speedy! Hagwe my friend. Abel

… stunning timepieces during the weekend. You have already set the bar very high with your unexpected catches but I guess every collector has at least one watch which he thought would never be able to get for his collection. In my personal case I have to ... 

Naturally I would think a collector of your caliber can get any watch he likes, but now I am curious to see that watch ... Have a great Friday night, dearest Abel.

... my collecting journey and I will be sharing the more recent ones as they happened during the last few weeks. Cheers! Abel

To me the most unexpected watch is my pam1080… it was designed by 4 German Paneristis and realized with the support of a Swiss local dealer - Embassy . They were able to convince the new CEO from Panerai to produce this watch with a limitation of 60 piece...  

Comes to my mind, if you are rightfully saying "it's more than just a watch". Very touching story of a group of dedicated Paneristi and good to hear that a major brand is listening to their followers. Outstanding watch! 👏👏👏

And almost everyone who was lucky to get one will never give it away. They will give it to there kids. Isn’t it that what your theme is all about ? If u were lucky to get this one dream Watch u should never let it go again …

One of them I have already shared the previous week: a brand new Rolex GMT Pepsi Ceramic Bezel. It is a watch I deeply wished to own and that has been haunting my soul since it was announced in 2018. I filled an order for one on a local AD since day one b...  

You seemed to be really lucky on that. Enjoy that beautiful pieces👍🏽

Both so beautiful as well.

I knew you have got the Pepsi, but the Tributes to Austronauts is beyond this world! How do they feel, if you compare them wearing? I guess you are almost or actually done with your Speedmaster collection? Regarding your Pepsi: smart choice to go for the ... 

... AD I ordered from three years ago I feel will never call me for this watch. Glad to know you also like the Jubilee choice in this particular model. My Speedmaster collection seems to be completed so far... but you know that for a collector to declare ... 

the Breguet La Tradition will be next

OMG … the moon was shining on you the day you were offered the Tribute to Astronauts of 1969. A collectors dream. I’m also so happy that you finally managed to get the Rolex Pepsi, enjoy it in good health. Best regards Captain

It´s a collectors dream indeed. I´m also so happy to finally catching (unexpectedly too and just a few weeks after the Speedmaster) my GMT Pepsi Ceramic. I´m enjoying it so much! Thank you for your kind words and good wishes my dear friend! Abel

Without any doubt I can understand your „feeling to .. touch the moon..“ I can relate to the core of your stories and I guess they also confirm the existence of great coincidence, or better, positive fate ! Yes, sometimes our passion leads us to these gre... 

... under some surprising circumstances which are treasured in our souls and hearts and come to us every time we wear them. I´m happy to know you like both watches shared and their stories behind them. It is always my pleasure to share my favorite watches... 

Lucky enough to acquire this Grönefeld Remontoire in 2016. Just happen to be wearing it tonight at the ACLS Boston vs Houston game. ...  

... superb on the wrist looking Grönefeld! 👍