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In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 4th, 2014-10:31
Dear Comrades I promised to start this weekend thread 12 CET but our dear "Mr. Nothing but Rails" kindly pointed out that we are traditionally starting 12 Singapore time It is better not to mess with those guys So without further ado This weekend let's sh...  

Always wondered why . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-10:49
. . . I'm so drawn to Railmasters. :-) Love the theme, Damjan, but have never personally shared with a loved one yet . If that day ever comes, it will probably be . . . . . . this vintage Omega tank, ca 1940. Giving it away will be reason enough to find a...  

There's something special . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-11:32
. . . about golden ratio rectangular watches, no?

As a birthday gift I gave her ….

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : September 4th, 2014-12:16
This LeCoultre: Galaxy from 1955. 37 diamonds, 350 USD... One of the very few models double signed LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin. This Monday she gave me this… See link: HAGWE Blomman ...  

That is wrist shot of year my friend!!!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 4th, 2014-12:30
Not just winner of this week (or Darko will be operational) :) Two hands - father & son and GP BRAVO! Well what to say It's time to get drunk :) Most sincerely my dear friend Yours D

How can anyone . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-12:34
. . . top that wrist scan? Congratulations, amigo!

Congratulations, Blomman! That is an expensive present indeed!! :)

 
 By: sanro : September 4th, 2014-20:31
But it will give you more pleasure than any watch you will ever wear... :)

In fact, it cannot get better than this.. For a monday & for life.. Sincere Congrats :))

 
 By: hs111 : September 4th, 2014-21:55
.. to picture and her/ your gift ! i guess, guys - let's pack & go for this week's WS- category !! Best, dear friend to you & all yours !! hs :) :) :)

Grattis min ven!!

 
 By: nikolaj : September 4th, 2014-23:20
So happy for you!! Best from your neighbor

Very sweet!....

 
 By: Sandgroper : September 5th, 2014-00:42
Congratulations to you and Madame. Cheers Francois from Down Under

Brilliant! Many congrats and the best of health to all

 
 By: 4Js : September 5th, 2014-04:20
This pix is going to the hard drive! Best, Joe

Congratulations, Blomman

 
 By: respo : September 5th, 2014-05:50
That is awesome news! The best gift ever. respo

Nobody will beat your wrist scan dear friend Blomman!! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : September 5th, 2014-07:05
... Congratulations my friend! No better thing in life can happen to us than being fathers! Enjoy this new little cute company with most happiness and health! Best cordial regards, Abel.

Wonderful news!!!

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : September 5th, 2014-13:16
Congratulations, friend. (And at such a young age, very impressive that he is synchronized!) Best, CaliforniaJed

Who gave it to whom???... :-)

 
 By: pplater : September 5th, 2014-20:50
Next question; what if you ding it? Will you flip it? Are you open to trades? :-) Heartfelt congrats! Cheers, pplater.

Fine taste ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 6th, 2014-03:39
For the gift watch and the baby. Enjoy the baby. They grow up fast those days. Cheers, Nilo

THANK YOU ALL! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : September 6th, 2014-08:03
Thank you everybody for your kind wishes! :) The little guy is not even one week old and have started to ask about the Polaris... Maybe it was a mistake to introduce it to him before he was even born! I better put a lock on the watch box from now on... ;)...  

This will be a challenge ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-12:16
My wife is very jealous about her watches, in special after she did the "Watchmaker for a day" at the IWC Boutique. I could not believe but she was able to dismantle completely a movement, assemble it back and it was working! My friends say that I go to h...  

Let her know that . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-12:36
. . . Dr No said, "Pretty please!" :-)

....and that Darko just said...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 4th, 2014-12:40
pretty :)

Done. See in front. [nt]

 
 By: nilomis : September 5th, 2014-13:08

I have one that qualifies....

 
 By: DivingT : September 4th, 2014-13:04
A few years ago (or perhaps a bit earlier), I was rapidly approaching my 40th birthday. I had been struggling for a long time what to try and get - something from 1972. At that time, I was a pure diving watch guy - Subs, Seadwellers, and of course my belo...  

Just what I had in mind!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 4th, 2014-13:26
Great story dear Tony and great watch You've been turned to dark side completely bezel can tell :) Yours D

Thanks Damjan, I did change the bezel insert myself....

 
 By: DivingT : September 4th, 2014-22:41
...it must be the Sub / Seadweller in me not wanting to completely give up the black bezel!! LOL! But I kept the pepsi insert, just trying to find a bezel ring now, so that I can swap about easily without popping the insert each time. cheers Tony

The only way to outdo a present from your child . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-14:10
. . . is when man's best friend gets in on the action ;-) . . .

Exactly!! You can never underestimate the budget....

 
 By: DivingT : September 5th, 2014-23:45
...that man's best friend can have, when it comes to a present to it's owner ;-) LOL! cheers Tony

Nice picture dear Damjan, very nice.....

 
 By: Sandgroper : September 4th, 2014-17:35
The watch is fine but the HAND oh my, what a beautiful hand. Very sensual! Have a great weekend. Cheers Francois from Down Under

Thank you Francois...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-03:35
now I'm sure you have good card to play this week Yours D

No good cards in hand Damjan.....

 
 By: Sandgroper : September 8th, 2014-00:58
I am afraid my compatriot Roger lost his hand to your Marin Cilic. Congratulations to Marin:) Cheers Francois from Down Under

Yes tonight will be a big night

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 8th, 2014-01:35
Looking forward next weekend then Best Damjan

Big Night Alright......

 
 By: Sandgroper : September 8th, 2014-17:02
Congratulations Marin....... Cheers Damjan! Francois

Unexpecdedly easy

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 9th, 2014-00:28
Thank you for support Francoise Yours D

Not only movements contain stones

 
 By: crown comfort : September 4th, 2014-23:03
Well when it comes to Ladies watches, often horological complications are less appreciated and the focus shifts to precious metals and stones. I want to contribute two entries: GP Richeville 2658 (automatic movement) given to my loved one 2 years ago And ...  

Very very nice

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-03:36
and how a propos Thank you Damjan

Gifted to my better half.

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-23:20
...  

Love Reverso's

 
 By: crown comfort : September 4th, 2014-23:43
Yes, there is a world outside of GP for me too :) I did gave a Reverso many years ago as well. CC

That was the question which crossed my mind...

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-23:54
Does CC have something else than GP watches? ;) Best, Nicolas

JLC...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-03:37
what else maybe some GMT as well? ;) Yours D

She's turning around my 1675 Mini Dial.

 
 By: amanico : September 5th, 2014-12:22
In fact, each summer, I let her play with. I think I will have to find one for her. Not necessarily mini dial, a good old 1675 will fill the bill... Best, Nicolas.

Really like that Reverso Gran Sport.. Has frequently been underrated.. Great on her wrist!

 
 By: hs111 : September 5th, 2014-06:07
.. needless to say, that the nice glass of white wine is always welcome and goes well with watches.. Why? Well, all aren't these stimulating our senses ?! .. Wine.. Watch.. Not to forget the Lady, of course.. Best, hs :)

Very nice, great combo on the lovely lady

 
 By: 4Js : September 5th, 2014-13:16
But I just love your photo of her in the great dress that matches the Rolex Pepsi. And the jlc rouge shot also. Heck, it appears your wife looks great in most of your watches! You better look out, you may find a few missing! Hagwe Nicolas Joe

That is the problem of having a beautiful wife, and nice watches. :)

 
 By: amanico : September 5th, 2014-13:24
But I can deal with that... Best, my dear Joe. Nicolas

something a bit softer...

 
 By: MattS : September 5th, 2014-00:42
I wear rather tough tool watches...I like mechanical watches but after offering a few to my wife I had to admit she doesn't like mechanical watches and what she really wanted was this.... so I had to buy it!... enjoy your WE Matt ...  

That is one very...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-03:38
sensual shot Excellent Thank you for input dear Matt Yours D

Took three viewings before . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 6th, 2014-00:54
. . . it dawned on me why this image is so compelling: the laces look just like straps! And lizard, at that ;-) . . .

Marriage vows

 
 By: AndrewD : September 5th, 2014-00:43
...  

Almost 20 years ago...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-03:40
I should have known better ;) Great just great! Sincerely yours Damjan

18 years for us. [nt]

 
 By: AndrewD : September 7th, 2014-14:21

Not a good picture but..

 
 By: 4Js : September 5th, 2014-04:26
It was taken at the moment of first trying on. This was my wife's and I first trip to Paris. Van cleef does a nice job for women! Unfortunately I took the earrings too! I guess it's not fair since it is quartz. But the workmanship is just fabulous. Hagwe ... 

Indeed van Cleef & Arpels

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-04:31
produced some of most romantic & extraordinary pieces for ladies Good call dear Joe Cordially Damjan

Ok, my friend.. Here some of my humble chips.. Mostly good times, or very good ones, though.. :)

 
 By: hs111 : September 5th, 2014-06:02
Had to think a little bit, so I selected three: 1/ An unexpected Encounter - A first Vintage for a Lady or The watch for Him and Her, conceptually.. Actually it's not the first watch present to my wife, but maybe one of those with a nice little story, con...  

Very good stories - love the Amsterdam one - a watch for him and her.....

 
 By: DivingT : September 5th, 2014-06:37
....I recently tried to convince my wife to let me buy an Explorer, that we could both wear...... The fashion today, apparently, is for women to wear watches that look as though they could be there husband / boy friends watch, according to my wife. Well, ... 

Actually, IMHO.. An Explo I is a pretty cool watch !.. Of course, no real Bling..;)

 
 By: hs111 : September 5th, 2014-06:44
.. I guess, at times, our " better halves" like to be a bit fancy and such.. Thx for your kind looking and sharing your personal experience with "For Him & Her" - .. which as we know, does not always work out... ;) Best & HAGWE again, hs

Lovely stories all of them

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-10:18
I always enjoyed a good read so no harm done here As for "Initially a '1/2' birthday gift.." You rascal you ;) :) Best D

Meant in most affectionate possible way!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-14:00
Cheers D

Excellent chips

 
 By: 4Js : September 5th, 2014-13:13
My wife and I love Amsterdam and of course Paris. That green strap is just perfect and lovely, as well as the tic tac! Great selection for her! Hagwe Joe

As peace offering, as bribe; a toy, or with pride

 
 By: cazalea : September 5th, 2014-08:42
We have lots of watches that we have given one another. Of course we have a pair of Reversos. And we put them on this morning. Why? Tomorrow is our 39th wedding anniversary, so this theme is especially of interest to us. Here is the first nice watch she b...  

First of all...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-10:31
allow me to congratulate You both dear Mike Time flies with loved ones There is something very special in pairing his & her Reverso---it comes naturally Great post ThnX Damjan

Laurie R.... Excellent! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 5th, 2014-12:26

I believe Mrs C drove two hours . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-16:31
. . . to take delivery of your ABR. Now, that's devotion!

What an ode to love & passion.. Each choice with a little story !.. :))

 
 By: hs111 : September 5th, 2014-22:02
.. Heartwarming, if I'm allowed to say ! - And what a diversity ! Thank you for sharing, and Best, hs

Happy Anniversary!!!!

 
 By: Tim Jackson : September 6th, 2014-13:47
Wow, great pics and the "Love Story" of you two to go with it!!! Cheers, Tim

It is always about family.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 5th, 2014-09:45
The first given to me by my wife on our 10th wedding anniversary.....fittingly a perpetual......now just returned from service....... Watches 2,3 and 4.... a celebration of family....retrograde, gran sport reverse and Plat No.1.....three JLCs to mark impo...  

Indeed it always is

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-10:27
One thing thou Esteemed Rolex Moderator has "dirty" family secret....they all love JLC :) Love the last shot no matter 1/10 or 10/10 Yours D

So who's credited . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-14:45
. . . for the photo? Mr B, Mrs B, or GR? :-)

Well, it's not a great quality shot......

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 6th, 2014-00:13
........so I guess I put my hand up and say "I'm Spartacus"

Thanks H

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 6th, 2014-00:15
And you have given me an idea for a post!

My first "serious" watch...

 
 By: jporos : September 5th, 2014-10:07
my wife and my daughter bought for me as a Christmas gift. After that, the watch sickness took hold. HAGWE! ...  

Adorable!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-10:19
Thank you for sharing Best D

Ok, game over! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-13:04
. . . terrific shot, j :-) . . .

[posted for watercolors]

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-12:36
I was in Europe , for few weeks in the summer of 2006, and one afternoon I went with my childhood body , and his wife to the shopping center. As we were walking along , on the window display of one of the stores i saw a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Conte...  

Thank you for that

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-14:01
Mr Nothing but Rails Yours D

I prefer . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-14:17
. . . 'Railmaster' ;-) . . .

Maybe

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-14:19
Snowpiercer would be more a propos ;)

Thank you for your ......

 
 By: watercolors : September 7th, 2014-09:19
kind words Damjan.:) regards Edward

I took the pictures ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 5th, 2014-13:07
When she was out of the house!!! She is amazing jealous about her "stable". Here are some of my wife's watches. All started with the Longines Lindbergh that she had a love on the first sign (later I learned that the movement was the last true in house mov...  

No complains here :)

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 5th, 2014-14:04
Lady with immaculate taste...naturally ;) Longines Lindbergh - Captains Nemo watch.... how true!!! Best D

If you're not the luckiest guy in the world . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 5th, 2014-14:32
. . . I don't know who is ;-) . ..

Oh no ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 5th, 2014-14:48
The luckiest one is the best salesman ever, from the IWC boutique. Cheers, Nilo

The Leader of the Opposition in the House...

 
 By: pplater : September 5th, 2014-21:04
...works on the old retail principle that "if you drop it or break it, it's yours". So, she dropped the Patek 3998J and, once it had been repaired, decided it was hers: (Ummmm, you may have spotted that the wrist in this photo is decidely not hers). This...  

Very nice choices.. Specifically liked the Patek-change of ownership !..

 
 By: hs111 : September 5th, 2014-22:20
.. Somehow, these choices also resemble a sort of time - travel ! Best and HAGWE ! hs

LOL. How smart she is! ;) As for your last sentence...

 
 By: amanico : September 5th, 2014-22:52
Well, in my speciality, I saw some who opted for the 2d option. ;) Best, Nicolas

It would still be...

 
 By: pplater : September 6th, 2014-00:23
...a shorter sentence. :-) Cheers, pplater.

"If you have expensive tastes . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 6th, 2014-01:31
. . . you've gotta be prepared for expensive losses." :-)

First phase . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 6th, 2014-01:23
. . . of marriage: Second phase: You guessed the third. :-)

I myself am admirer of one

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 6th, 2014-00:36
Al Bundy as well :) Pitty I didn't dropped that Kermit ....what a great chance missed ;) Yours D P.S. Spouse never touched Kari ;).... Observatoire of course :)

I'll say this for Al . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 6th, 2014-01:58
. . . he was a Dodge man, thru and thru. :-)