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It's already January 1st in Singapore, so let's . . .
. . . get started, folks! What are our targets for 2016, plus, what are we wearing today?
2015 brought three Seikos and three Omegas (one of which was a total surprise!) to my collection, which is now past the two dozen mark. Any new addition has to be a keeper; I'm not one to endlessly accumulate, nor (with a few exceptions) do I feel like disposing of any currently in the collection. My preferences, as most of you know, are narrow: modern Glashütte Original, vintage and modern Seiko, and vintage Omega.
With six Seikos under my belt, I'm feeling full; no need to add another, even though the lure of vintage GS is tempting. Seiko is most likely closed off to future additions unless it's a net zero acquisition, with one current stablemate outgoing. Seiko '16 roster: nil.
There's one Glashütte Original that stills pulls at my heartstrings, even though I've never seen one precisely like it in the metal.
This limited edition Karree cal 49, ca '04, has been a fixation since it was released. I could've bought one then, but was distracted by a Senator perpetual that precluded its acquisition. Now, of course, they're long gone, and I never see them on the secondary market. If one should appear, and the wherewithal is there, this is the one G O that would complete my collection.
Vintage Omega is a devilish problem: there's so much to love, yet so little room to expand. Over the years, my focus has narrowed to chronometers from their Golden Age in the post-War era. I've already snared manual winding snap-back chronometer references 2364 and 2365, so my target now is a reference 2410 screw-back. Needless to say, they're difficult to find. Even more desirable than a 2410, though, would be a ref 2518 Seamaster chronometer . . .
[image credit: Omega Forums]
. . . which would neatly round out my collection. I could call it quits with this one and a 2410.
Watch du jour? Ω ref 2242 . . .
. . . acquired this past summer on account of its uncommon 18 jewel 30T2SC movement.
Looking forward to your wish-lists for the upcoming year, as well as your New Year's Eve wrist wear.
Art
2015 brought three Seikos and three Omegas (one of which was a total surprise!) to my collection, which is now past the two dozen mark. Any new addition has to be a keeper; I'm not one to endlessly accumulate, nor (with a few exceptions) do I feel like disposing of any currently in the collection. My preferences, as most of you know, are narrow: modern Glashütte Original, vintage and modern Seiko, and vintage Omega.
With six Seikos under my belt, I'm feeling full; no need to add another, even though the lure of vintage GS is tempting. Seiko is most likely closed off to future additions unless it's a net zero acquisition, with one current stablemate outgoing. Seiko '16 roster: nil.
There's one Glashütte Original that stills pulls at my heartstrings, even though I've never seen one precisely like it in the metal.
This limited edition Karree cal 49, ca '04, has been a fixation since it was released. I could've bought one then, but was distracted by a Senator perpetual that precluded its acquisition. Now, of course, they're long gone, and I never see them on the secondary market. If one should appear, and the wherewithal is there, this is the one G O that would complete my collection.
Vintage Omega is a devilish problem: there's so much to love, yet so little room to expand. Over the years, my focus has narrowed to chronometers from their Golden Age in the post-War era. I've already snared manual winding snap-back chronometer references 2364 and 2365, so my target now is a reference 2410 screw-back. Needless to say, they're difficult to find. Even more desirable than a 2410, though, would be a ref 2518 Seamaster chronometer . . .
[image credit: Omega Forums]
. . . which would neatly round out my collection. I could call it quits with this one and a 2410.
Watch du jour? Ω ref 2242 . . .
. . . acquired this past summer on account of its uncommon 18 jewel 30T2SC movement.
Looking forward to your wish-lists for the upcoming year, as well as your New Year's Eve wrist wear.
Art
JLC Master Minute Repeater for me.
Striking the 24 hours with Class is Class. 
Cherish your beloved ones.
Cherish your beloved ones.
Nicolas
Was there not also that Montblanc? :)
I sincerely hope that you get the Duometre (or all of them) you wish in 2016!
Yes, the 1858 Monopusher steel blue dial, yes... Thanks for your good wishes, my friend. We'll see what will fall in my bag. [nt]
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That LeCoultre Chomograph
is hard to beat, but I assume even harder to find 
All the best, CC
All the best, CC
Quite challenging, indeed, as I didn't see that many... But it is such a beauty that is it worth some efforts. [nt]
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39 mm Duomètre?
A little bird told me yesterday (at an undisclosed boutique) a 39 mm is coming?
?
?
Me neither
And why a 39 when you have a 40mm? I can understand a smaller version for people with smaller wrists though. Asia is a big market after all...
I guess we will know in a few months if it's true or an honest mistake of the boutique coworker....
I guess we will know in a few months if it's true or an honest mistake of the boutique coworker....
We won't have to wait several months. I think that in two weeks, the information will fall. ;) [nt]
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For 2016 I wish for...
Two unpolished Geophysic with original plexi, one in steel and one in rose gold.
And a new plexi for my Deep Sea Alarm, since the JLC Manufacture vintage workshop had the courtesy to damage the once I have...
To mount a misfitting plexi like this is not what you expect from someone with a nickname as "Le Grand Maison"...
Maybe they have become too big for their own good?
Vintage collectors: A fair warning, think twice before you trust your watches to the JLC Manufacture...
Happy New Year!
Best
Blomman
"Faire les quatre . . .
. . . cents coup."
Condemnation well deserved. The desecration of your collection is practically unimaginable, blomman. And the pain must be unbearable.
Here's hoping there will be a remedy from Le Sentier, and the sooner, the better.
Sincerely,
Art
Condemnation well deserved. The desecration of your collection is practically unimaginable, blomman. And the pain must be unbearable.
Here's hoping there will be a remedy from Le Sentier, and the sooner, the better.
Sincerely,
Art
I doubt they will do anything...
And I am not sure what they can do unless they have some hidden original watches they could give me instead...
Thank you for understanding.
Best
Blomman
Thank you for understanding.
Best
Blomman
Ouch
that has been a quite disastrous year in that respect. Let's hope 2016 will find you some sweet candy to bring back happiness
CC
CC
Now you know why I go for my ....
"Put a smile on my face" watches.
Because if I can't find back the happiness in watches...
Then I am done.
Best
Blomman
Because if I can't find back the happiness in watches...
Then I am done.
Best
Blomman
Outrageous.. That's the word, indeed !.. Specifically as you told them what (not) to do
..Still hope you re-discover your passion for the wonderful JLC pieces;
But now you 're having a more than remarkable brand with beauties within Vintage, Modern and classics vs High End Horology.
- have to say, 2015 for GP was a great year, a year when I also discovered this manufacture and fostered my few first
acquisitions, and one more already on order, to arrive Feb,
I hope..
Looking forward to what will be in our boxes for 2016 !
Cheers & Best,
hs
But now you 're having a more than remarkable brand with beauties within Vintage, Modern and classics vs High End Horology.
- have to say, 2015 for GP was a great year, a year when I also discovered this manufacture and fostered my few first
acquisitions, and one more already on order, to arrive Feb,
I hope..
Looking forward to what will be in our boxes for 2016 !
Cheers & Best,
hs
The bête noire of every vintage collector . . .
. . . is the deaf watchmaker. I had several issues with my previous watchmaker; the final indignity was polishing the case of the Ω ref 2364 . . .
[the only image in my files taken before initial servicing]
. . . which had a beautiful patina. I told the jeweler for whom he worked that the case was to be untouched. Imagine the horror when I went to pick it up, only to find the brushing had been completely removed. The jeweler was able to restore the matte finish (except for between the lugs), at the cost of yet more precious metal removed.
That was the last straw. Fortunately, I was able to find a sympathetic local expert, and all my projects since have been entrusted to his care. He does precisely as asked, and willing to perform only the work necessary, in contrast to many watchmakers who insist on fully servicing a movement.
The sad part is that he's poised to retire in the foreseeable future. When that happens, I'm likely to hang up my vintage hat at the same time.
Art
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2016-01-03 13:36:54
[the only image in my files taken before initial servicing]
. . . which had a beautiful patina. I told the jeweler for whom he worked that the case was to be untouched. Imagine the horror when I went to pick it up, only to find the brushing had been completely removed. The jeweler was able to restore the matte finish (except for between the lugs), at the cost of yet more precious metal removed.
That was the last straw. Fortunately, I was able to find a sympathetic local expert, and all my projects since have been entrusted to his care. He does precisely as asked, and willing to perform only the work necessary, in contrast to many watchmakers who insist on fully servicing a movement.
The sad part is that he's poised to retire in the foreseeable future. When that happens, I'm likely to hang up my vintage hat at the same time.
Art
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2016-01-03 13:36:54
The problem is that even if you are able to restore the surfaces to the original texture...
Facets and edges will not be the same.
Best
Blomman
Best
Blomman
Not sure I will...
One thing I am sure of is that I will never let any watchmaker from JLC come near any of my watches again!
Best
Blomman
2015 is (or was in six hours or less) a great year ...
Discounting some health issues that were fixed for good, it was a great year.
I had a major struggle to decide what watch to wear during the New Year party but at the end, here is the winner:
Got this watch in May.
Only Mr. C. from the IWC Boutique could persuade me to do "the jump".
I cannot describe the exact feeling that I have when I put it on my wrist.
Joy, accomplishment, peace.
Few hours left in 2015. Time to consider what 2016 brings to us.
Classic IWC Perpetual lay out. Lots of info on a dial.
Finally a B&W picture over my old sun dial.
I wish to all Purists a wonderful 2016.
Cheers,
Nilo
I had a major struggle to decide what watch to wear during the New Year party but at the end, here is the winner:
Got this watch in May.
Only Mr. C. from the IWC Boutique could persuade me to do "the jump".
I cannot describe the exact feeling that I have when I put it on my wrist.
Joy, accomplishment, peace.
Few hours left in 2015. Time to consider what 2016 brings to us.
Classic IWC Perpetual lay out. Lots of info on a dial.
Finally a B&W picture over my old sun dial.
I wish to all Purists a wonderful 2016.
Cheers,
Nilo
How fitting that a perpetual . . .
. . . would be on your wrist this last day of 2015, Nilo.
There's one at home presently . . .
. . . but I'm not going out tonight, so it's staying on the dresser. Tomorrow, perhaps . . . first day of 2016 would be reason enough to wear the capstone of my collection.
Plans for 2016? I recall your saying this will be the year of vintage Omega . . .
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2015-12-31 13:56:17
There's one at home presently . . .
. . . but I'm not going out tonight, so it's staying on the dresser. Tomorrow, perhaps . . . first day of 2016 would be reason enough to wear the capstone of my collection.
Plans for 2016? I recall your saying this will be the year of vintage Omega . . .
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2015-12-31 13:56:17