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The whole package
After having spent a little (too little) time with the Observatoire I can attest that the package is greater than the sum of the parts. And the parts, such as the hands and lugs, are not too shabby themselves. It is very versatile and could well be close to the perfect watch.
Sublime.
Andrew
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Travel Time for a Friday
Can it be that I'm starting off this week's festivities? I am coming by it honestly, as it's around 1130 Friday here in Seoul (even though back at home where I will be finishing Friday after flying back, it's only 1930 on Thursday). Enough about time zone...
Thanks for kicking off, Gary . . .
. . . and nice wrist shot, too! You've definitely got the right watch for the occasion . . . cordially, Art
Thanks, Art
The Geo is one of my very favorites -- and as you say it is appropriate to the need! Best, Gary
'Home, Home'
It wants to go home... it better forget about that, I am keeping it right here ;-) Today I am kicking off to the Hacker Series, and guess what I am one of the pilot ;-) I wish you all a great weekend. Yves This message has been edited by PoyFR on 2010-04-...
Note to the Judges...
POY has 2 very big dogs...Please refer to the former Friday wear to appreciate the nice " Monster ". So, if you want to save your bones... Seriously, That is a serious competitor for the wrist shot of the day. Best, Nicolas
I will keep them cool till the final vote
After that, may God saves those Judges' bones Mind you it is a lose lose situation, Deepsea is still in shock... LOL Thanks for making this a fun and fruitful Friday contest.
Poy, i dont recognise the patch on your Speedy. which model is it?
its probably one i've seen often, but taken from a different angle i dont recognise it. best Graham
The patch is a Apollo X
Apollo X - "Snoopy & Charlie Brown" May 18-26, 1969 Altitude: 190 km x 184 km Duration: 8 days, 0 hours, 3 minutes, 23 seconds CREW Thomas P.Stafford, Commander John W.Young, Command Module Pilot Eugene A.Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot THE PATCH "The Apollo 1...
thanks Poy, its one i've...
thanks Poy, its one i've not seen before, but i've never really delved into the mission patches. i've seen the complete missions sets, but could never understand why someone would want 20 or more watches which are essentially the same except for a patch. ...
I did like it
That Omega full case was beautiful, but you right, too many and too much of the same. I like some of them, so of the patched versions, I have Apollo X, Apollo XI and the one I had to have Apollo XIII I hope to one day find the Apollo XIII white dial. The ...
When I think that you got them all in the suitcase...
That's crazy, POY... Now, your love for the Speedy seems to start again. Strange for a non Chrono Guy... Watches...They will drive us all crazy! Best, Nicolas
The Speedy has always attracted me
You are right, I am not passionate about chronographs, I had many but I did let go. Now I am back on the speedy, something I cannot really explain because it is a chronograph, but I love its birth, history and evolutions. Actually I will also get the late...
That's another dangerous story, my friend.
I'm trying to avoid it for many years, but it seems I will fall in a very close future... Damn..Never say never! Best, Nicolas
i took a liking to...
i took a liking to the 'replica' although not one of the 50 numbered pieces. i liked it so much i bought my son one for his 21st birthday. Graham...
Sensational Sixties
We all appear to be travelling again; Wandering Purists sums it up. I am over in Perth for a quick trip. Sorry, no cityscapes, but these are what I am wearing ... Two Nineteen-sixties icons:...
Nice....
I have alway liked the vintage Omega's....had some..sold it...will have em again ...for sure ! Great Double wristshot !
What a nice self gathering!
A dressy watch for the night, an elegant toolwatch for the day...That's the way to go! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Double trouble!
Great shot, Andrew! Do you often wear two watches at once? I notice that some people do enjoy that. Cheers, Daos
Ying and Yang
Ying and Yang, Black and White, Dress and Sport. It's fun to wear two watches occasionally, but I don't do it often. It's a little embarrassing trying to explain why to the 99.9999% of the world that don't 'get it'. However, in the absence of a GMT or Wor...
Lovely "twinset"!
Hi Andrew, two lovely oldies you´ve got there - and sort of a proof that the really perfect things cannot be improved any more! A question: Do you really both watches at the same time? (I would be too much of a coward to do so) Or was it just an arrangeme...
Yes both worn ...
Hi Doc, I can promise that any wristshots I post reflect the watches I have on that day, even if the photos are from the 'archive'. So, yes, I did wear both. It's not something I do regularly because, like you, I feel uncomfortable about explaining why. B...
Sensational Sixties preceded by . . .
. . . the Fabulous Fifties, naturally ;-) . . . . . . cordially, Art...
Who's a sly dog, Art?...
N-i-i-i-c-e pickup for a 'matched pair'. Congratulations! Cheers, pplater.
Grazi, grazi, pplater . . .
. . . I've had my eye on this particular Connie for awhile, with it's white gold hands and markers set against the rose gold highlights of her black dialed sister . . . cordially, Art
The perfect pair ...
Congratulations, Art. This is the perfect pair. Similar but opposites. And with those wonderful arrow indexes. You now have the right choice for any mood or occasion. Hope to see them both one day. Andrew
A Geographic first generation!
Excellent, Gary! Superb picture, too. HAGWE, my friend. Nicolas
Damn, Emilio ...
I didn't plan to wear a Fifty today, but I may change my mind.... Your fault, my friend. Best, Nicolas
What better than a Fifty for today, hermano??:)))
You can´t go wrong with some of your Ff beauties in your wrist, amigo! Un fuerte abrazo y buen fin de semana (HAGWEE!) Very best emilio
Can't answer to your question for the moment, Emilio.
A small teasing is in order... Best, Nicolas
Wow! Wow! Wow!
This is an impressive picture, my friend! I love it! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Daos
Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! :)))
Really thanks for your nice words, my dear Daos! HAGWEE, sister Best Emilio
Great photo of a lovely piece!
Always fun seeing what Purist friends will come up with for Friday! Best, Gary
Thanks Gary!
For your nice words! HAGWEE my friend! Best Emilio PS: did you see your post account, my Devil friend!
Thanks, Blomman...
Certanlly, this domed plexy is one of the most awesome I´ve see. It´s like an UFO! HAGWEE, my friend Best Emilio
Hey, Oliver!
Thanks for your kind words, my friend! This dome is awesome, indeed. HAGWEE, my friend Best Emilio
Annyong, Gary!
That's hello in Korean! It's pretty much the only Korean word I've learned that's not a food item (I love Korean food!). One of my good friends is Korean, so I guess there's still hope that I'll learn more Korean. I like your watch! Safe travels home! Whe...
And so it starts
Is this the start of Nilo's call to arms for LLD owners? I can't wait. Regards, Richard.
Whoever wants to join me with their Longines Legend Divers...
...please do! The water's great! Happy Friday to all -- and especially to you, Richard, for the nice hello! Cheers, Daos This message has been edited by dxboon on 2010-04-30 10:40:10
Perhaps a Speedy - LLD 'shootout' next week?
Only the friendliest of rivalry, of course! A
Thanks, Nicolas!
I was thinking perhaps all the LLD owners would be posting their wristscans today. Besides, I just love the watch. One day I will pick up a Polaris to go with it! HAGWE, brother! Cheers, Daos
Polaris is on my long term list...
...but there are several pieces to obtain first from JLC, GO, AP, UN, and an independent too, etc., etc.! I've made a comprehensive five-year plan! LOL! I spend more time financially planning for my collection than my retirement! Of course, priorities may...
Annyong!
Hi Daos -- for a second there I thought you were calling me "annoying" just as all of my other friends do! Have been eating lots of Korean food of various types -- as well as the huge array of Western foods available here. Gorgeous photo! Your work starte...
You are too nice, Gary!
I met one of your fellow NorCal Observatoire owners this week, Jeff K. He was wearing his lovely KV when I saw him. What a spectacular piece. I do envy you, and wonder what's next on your horological shopping list. What do you think about the new UN El To...
Thanks for asking
The ElToro is a bit too much UN meets Pamigiani for me with the striped face. I like and own both but not sure that a tweener is for me. Thanks for thinking of me! I think that you may have seen Jeff at the Event I was invited to, as he was the one who in...
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! :-)
When the Vyskocil arrives, I'm sure you will be so overwhelmingly excited. I can't wait for those pictures. You've got a wonderful collection of indie pieces. I am envious! Cheers, Daos
Great photo, Daos ...
... which perfectly captures the essence of the Longines Diver. Nicely done. Andrew
Anybody a clue about this watch :-)?
Hi Daos, very mysterious photo of yours and only the more advanced watch WIS will solve the riddle. BTW, another very nice of your shots! Best regards, anaesdoc
Thanks for the kind words!
I thought perhaps some of the other owners would wear their Longines today. What about you, Anaesdoc? Is this a watch that speaks to you? Cheers, Daos
Tempting, but "no"!
(A quotation from "Notting Hill", when Julia Roberts (as Anna Smith) declines a shoplifter´s request for her telephone number) I checked out the LD in a shop a while ago, being curious about it due to your and bimbeano´s repetetive posts. I found it too b...
Thanks, Blomman!
It's not as nice as your JLCs, of course, but a fun alternative! You have a wonderful collection. I always enjoy your posts. HAGWE too! Daos
Thank you, Daos!
For your kind words – happy you like them! Hopefully I will have time to write something soon… HAGWE Blomman
Wow, Daos!
Impressive pic! You know how to take pics how these beauties deserve. Great weekend, my sister! Emilio
Thanks for the nice words!
Every once in awhile I am happy with my pictures! Sending you warm wishes from LA! Daos
Still GS on my wrist...
Can't seem to take this one off...Can't take my eyes off of it....almost caused an accident on the freeway. Details of the dial, hand, indexes and movement under a 10x loupe ..flawless, looked under a 20x loupe still flawless. This thing amazing !!! Havin...
Hope to join you, Graham, Ginger, Mike, SJX, and all the others . . .
. . . sometime soon in the GS club. Wouldn't a GS forum here be, umm, grand? Cordially, Art
Sorry Art, i left the GS...
Sorry Art, i left the GS club last month to pay some bills. both gone to good homes, hopefully one will surface soon on another wrist. best Graham
Fifty Power today...
Changed my mind after looking at Emilio's pic: HAGWE, All. Nicolas...
Gotta love the bezel on that one Nicolas...
Whats the case ? Lookin good on your wrist ! Best Drew
41mm microbillé ( sandblasted ) case, Drew.
One of my favourite Vintage Diving watch, indeed. Thanks, my friend. Nicolas
These FF…
Really speaks to me! Maybe I should start to pay more attention to “the white bread”… HAGWE Blomman
Be careful, Blomman
The FFs are very addictive Vintage watches, my friend. At the beginning, I just wanted one or 2, maximum, and I ended with 8! Now, I still have 6 Vintage and a Modern. You see? Best, Nicolas
7?!
Thanks for the warning; soon I will have to stop reading your posts! With every new watch, there is a new pit to fall in to… HAGWE Blomman
I am in love with number 7
Since no Manufacture let me plays with Nr 666... Best, Nicolas...
Lucky number seven! :-)
Well 666 would be a problem with LE’s in low numbers… Best Blomman
I am glad...
the manufacturer will not let you play with 666 Nicolas. You already make enough trouble ;-) LOLOLOL Nice piece! HAGWE my friend, -- Richard.
My pleasure, Stefan. ....
This is a PLEASURE watch, my friend. Try it, and you will be convinced. Best;, my friend. Nicolas
Je, je... you did well, hermano!
Fifty F Power at it best, amigo mio!. You see, any day is a real pleasue with these Ff in the wrist. Hope you and yours a great and nice Weekend! Un abrazo, Nicolas Emilio
Muchisimas gracias, Amigo.
I'm loosing my mind with these watches, but you laready know that... Best, Emilio. Nicolas
Poetic, Richard...
These B and W pics are really charming... Nice watch, too! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Very …
Cool pic, Richard! The Sea-Dweller was my first “real watch”, love it! HAGWE Blomman
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