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Yes, I also saw some Zenith Cal 135 with a slightly bigger than 35 mm case.
36, I think, with the delicious co signed Favre Leuba black dial... 37, 5 mm, I never saw in the flesh. 
As for Longines, I agree on most of your points. Another Manufacture did some outstanding watches, from the innovation point of view... Jaeger Lecoultre.
In terms of finish, Longines is way ahead, with this kind of movement, if you don't take the Calibres developped by JLC for the observatory contests, such as the Cal 162 or 170 ( Pocket Watch movements, though... ).
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
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It's about precision.... Chronometer, Chronometre, or other high precision standard TIME!
It's time! Now, this is the "rest" of the teaser pic. VC 6067 Chronometre Royal - after servicing, still keeps about 3 to 4 sec per day. Omega 30T2RG, in 40s. Another Omega 30T2RG-SC Ah, it's always good to have the original paper.... ref. 14381 Constella...
Chronograph - No !.. Chronomètre ou Chronometer- Yes.. Here my humble chips to play !.. :)
Well, I decided to enter one modern and one Vintage, - also one JLC and one Rolex, Finally: for both 1 Static and 1 WS .. 'Rasta' Milgauss (116400 GV) - colorful, a bit exuberant Colorful and joyous appeal - one of my fav Rolex Moderns Rustic & sh...
Geomatic is to die for....
... and green Millgaus is very nice as well.... Thanks, hs! Ken
Great mix, HS! :)
Stunning examples of both Chronometre and Chronometer! :) HAGWE Blomman
Yes, thx kindly !.. You know her history & my real pleasure about her !.. Always..
.. a real joy to look at her - the play of light on that sunburst dial is captivating ! - Often in rooms with various light or halls with chandeliers, such as palais theatres or such ,that is an effect, which again & again mesmerizes me .. She is a centra...
Welcome back, Counselor!
I am in need of your counsel, by the way. Please check your email when you have time... ;-) Best, CaliforniaJed
That's quite brave & diligent, woorrrk.. @ 07:30 ! .. But may I hope .. ;))
.. that presumably by now, a hopefully great WE is to begin ! Best, my friend ! hs The Dark Forces.. Will further guard you well.. Lots, Lots of work, I am sure.. M. Mod. is back ! ;) ;) ...
Well, the head is still in holidays, but I will also work a bit this week end.
AND I will follow the forum, too... Yes, The Mod is back... I love your second picture a lot! Best, Nicolas
It's often difficult, I understand .. Glad, you like that quarzite-pic.. Sometimes..
.. the background highlights the piece, thank you ! Learning from the photo guru(s) really is a pleasure ! :) :) Best, hs
What a nice quartet, Ken !.. The VC, then 1st Omega and that peeking Connie .. Are..
.. all more than superb ! One Q - hope not " heretic" for your opinion : - When the Certification for Chronometry &/or COSC are considered, I sometimes wonder as brands such as JLC , had and still do have Chronometers in their portfolio, ( and many models...
Not sure I can answer all that...
... but my guess is: - it takes time, expenses, to have each watch certified for Chronometer (just for the paper that says so) - realizing that it is accuracy and reliability that consumers want, NOT the paper, some manufacturers have started their own te...
Not everyone desires....
... accuracy and reliability over other factors, such as aesthetics, design, brand value, story, and own taste..... For some, +/- 30 sec per day is out of question. But for other some, +/- 3 sec per WEEK is not the deciding factor over its origin, design,...
Stunning lineup, Ken! :)
The VC is just fantastic! Great theme this week - I think many of us loves the Chronometers! :) HAGWE Blomman
Thanks, blomman!
I love the passion of the manufacturer to pursue accuracy, especially several decades ago! Ken
Passion for accurate watches....
I love the passion of the manufacturer to pursue reliable accuracy, especially those from several decades ago! Ken
I guess this week will be a horolgical massacre....
So I better play according to my colors! ;) Guess many of you expect to see something like this from me here.... Maybe not as expected, but indeed Chronometre's..... This one is maybe even less expected.......... The three amigos were given for this theme...
----and you just comited one :)
Magnificent range of chronometers HAGWE my dear friend Damjan
Na, I think there will be....
Many here that are much worse than me! :) Thank you dear friend. Yes, it's going to be a very loooong weekend! Best Blomman
Ouuuchhh !.. This is an incredible group !.. Pure pleasure to look at !.. Little Q ?..
.. I did not even know, that you have a trio of Geophysics !! And the Zenith's + GP - Richeville are superb ! Your shown tic-tacs are Chronometry - Star Troopers !! Best, hs
Chronometres is a theme I have been.....
Working on for some years now, but never really shared here in the forum. Will try to put a post together on the subject one day... HAGWE, my friend Blomman
You are a killer, Blomman The Impaler. :)
Hmmm, this last GP is to die for. Best, Nicolas
Thank you, I will hang some garlic at my door tonight...! ;)
Yes, the GP Richeville chronometer is not often seen. Still working on reading up on the Chronometer history of Girard-Perregaux.... HAGWE, my friend Blomman ...
Ooof, the massacre leaves me hurting
but in the best way! Gorgeous photos, blomman! Best, CaliforniaJed
Thank you, my friend! :)
You surly have some Chopard Chronometres to add here as well....?! :) HAGWE Blomman
Thumbs up for the JLC's blomman
HAGWE and hope it isn't getting too chilly up North yet? -- Richard.
Nature's timekeeper . . .
[6 - 8 ft waves @ Sunset Beach, 8/27/14] . . . vs man's. Wore the '64 Genève chronometer yesterday. This was the last manual winding three-handed Omega chronometer movement (cal 602) until the the Railmaster XXL some four decades later. My other chronomet...
Unusually high waves yesterday as well as today, h . . .
. . . this video was taken yesterday at the same spot as my photos, at sundown.
This one was on offer . . .
. . . for over a year before I finally snagged it, Miki. A few folks that visit various Omega forums passed it up before it came across my screen. Your time for an Omega chronometer will come, sooner or later! Best, Art
I am still hunting a 30T2rg ....
Your Tiffany is just perfect, my friend! :) I have a Omega Chronometre I found a couple of years ago, but I need to send it to the watchmaker............ Hope to be able to present it here, maybe next year....................... HAGWE Blomman
Keep looking. One appeared on . . .
. . . ebay a few years ago from a seller who was unaware of the rarity of her estate find. [both images from ebay listing] The crystal and bezel are absent, but beyond that, this 30T2rg appears totally correct to my eyes. The seller stumbled upon this at ...
Your double name 30T2RG..
... drool worthy in my book. I have been collecting Gerald Genta Connies in good condition with different case, cal., and dial, etc., mostly with papers (took time!), as well as 30T2RG... :-) My secret watch box got full, hahaha. Will show you little by l...
Hey, torture is outlawed . . .
. . . by the Geneva Convention! And that applies double to Swiss watches!! ;-)
You'll need a bigger box . . .
. . . if the rare Japanese Constellation surfaces ;-) . . .
I know...
.. but please forgive me for the moment with the pie-pan cal. 1011 connie at the upper left corner (Japan only version, too!). I will look for more..... :-) Ken
Oh I heard surf's up on the news Art...
But only 2 metres? Must be you have things under control with some awesome pieces ;-) HAGWE! -- Richard.
Well, that was low tide, Richard . . .
. . . this video was shot earlier in the day a few hours before high tide. More like five meter waves at this location, less than ten miles south of Sunset Beach.
Fearsome foursome, Ken. Hard to pick a favorite.
But it would be the Vacheron! Best, CaliforniaJed
I just couldn't resist...
.. to post - my favorite theme for collecting as well :-) Ken
Si?!
But I was thinking it was something on the monkey's back for a change! This message has been edited by CaliforniaJed on 2014-08-29 15:30:43
Chronometer ... Did someone said ...
Omega? Two that I let go but I want back: NZL-32, day by day, so accurate that was not possible to measure. A B&W shot for good measure: In full glory: The Omega Speedmaster Split-Second. Cool and accurate. I just wonder why I sold/trade it. A wonderf...
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