Ares501 - Mr GreenDear friends This month we will meet most prolific poster that has joined our ranks in last few years unstoppable Alkiro1 Nice guy ...nice collection...can't persuade him to join GTG except it is Independents GTG Once more please enjoy our Purist of the Month Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! Well, I could begin like in a W.A.A. (Watch Alcoholic Anonymous) meeting: “Hello, my (nick)name is Alkiro and I’m a watch addict” and the gathering would reply “Hello Alkiro, welcome here” ;-) No, I’m just a French ... ...">Story

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BjoernM21Most independent watchmakers actively invite enthusiasts to visit their manufacturing place. Opportunities not to be missed! Participating in the Independent Tour/GTG superbly organised by Mike H in June 2017, I apprehended one thing: I cannot get the full picture of such special watches as we have seen by reading company brochures or even looking at them in a shop window (including the booth at shows). At least for me, the desirability comes with knowing the ideas implemented in the watches as well as the ... ...">Story

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amanicoHamilton has a unique dial shared with various military chronographs like Omega and Breitling. The black dial Hamilton Chronograph stands out, with a sterile version and a stunning 'Gilt' version. The 'Gilt' features an asymetric case with thick pushers, Valjoux movement, and a glossy finish. Despite being underrated, these military chronographs offer charm, history, and exceptional aesthetics, perfect for Nato strap lovers....">Story

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KMIIMontblanc has had quite an active year so far, with the relaunch of the TimeWalker line (more here: ), the new TimeWalker Chronograph Rally Timer Counter (more here: ), the Montblanc Summit Smartwatch (more here: ), and the more recently released Unicef co-operation watches from the Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum range (more here: ). In May, three new additions to the 4810 line followed, namely the 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim in a white gold and rose gold variety and the 4810 Dual Time in stainless steel. ... ...">Story

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andrewluffNow I believe Abel was the last person to receive their P15... so Bill, who has been holding out on opening his until the last person received theirs can now also put his on his wrist! So rather than just a thread of posts... lets have fun and do a Wristscan to see if we can get ALL 50! If you don't know what that is, basically just a photo of it on your wrist in front of your screen (or tablet or phone) showing the picture of the last one). I will post the first picture below and if you can put the number .....">Story

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DonCorsonSchwarz Etienne is a watch manufacturer that may be unknown to you, but they have the potential to be an important player in the near future. Schwarz Etienne is actually no stranger in the watch industry, founded as they were in 1902 by Paul Arthur Schwarz and his wife Olga Etienne, they were for most of their history movement suppliers to many of the big brands. Under new ownership for the last 10 years they have a series of new movements and watches sold under their own name. Here we see the retrograde .....">Story

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blomman Mr BlueFriends, One more novelty from this year, SIHH 2017: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Large Date with Moon Phases! A classic combination of complications in a 40mm case. Two complications that Girard-Perregaux learned to master: Large Date, the date change is lightning fast, one ten thousandth of a second! Moon Phases, needs to be set once in a lifetime, if the movement is running constantly, needs to be adjusted every 122 years! But doesn’t GP already have a 1966 Large Date with Moon Phases? Yes, in 2015 one version ... ...">Story

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KIHEarlier this month, a special luncheon was held at a well-known French restaurant in Ginza - with special guest, THE legendary driver, Adviser to Porsche/ VW Group , A great friend and the Ambassador of Chopard, Mr. Jacky Ickx! Personally, I have been waiting for this moment/ opportunity for my life as far as I can remember.... Mr. Ickx has been my hero for my life - I have been a big fan of motor sports (four wheels only) since I cannot remember when...">Story

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foverstaMontblanc unveiled this year the new TimeWalker collection inspired by the classic cars racing world. If the collection has kept a very well known Montblanc name (and a strong one!), it embodies a totally new approach for the brand. The price segment field on which it plays is a very competitive one and the sportive watches represent its main market share. It is the reason why Montblanc had to reinforce its presence in this strategic segment to find a new dynamic of growth...">Story

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foverstaDecidedly, the life of the 1815 chronograph is not as peaceful as the Datograph one. The Datograph, in its simple configuration, has existed so far in two versions and the original version, introduced in 1999, was replaced only 13 years later by the Datograph Up & Down. The pace of change of the 1815 chronograph is much higher. The first version was unveiled in 2004...">Story

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