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Rolex 1655, rail dial mk3, Albino ? not yet
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FridayScan: Watches and Travels.
By: amanico : March 6th, 2014-13:49
Travels, escapes from our everydaylife, as a glimpse on our wrists. Show us your " travel watches "! For me, today, and for the week end, a Watch I didn't wear for a long time, and which deserves more, much more wrist time, the Amvox I Titanium. An Alarm,...
Travel to ...
By: AndrewD : March 6th, 2014-15:37
... work took me an hour this morning. But I had the perfect watch to time it with - the Girard-Perregaux 1999 Chronograph. And a nice watch makes every day a holiday. At least that's the way for me to stay 'in theme' and share what I am wearing today. Im...
Black & White
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-00:06
What a combo Elegancy first of all isn't it my friend Best Damjan
This topic fascinates me, I must admit
By: respo : March 6th, 2014-19:04
This used to be my steadfast travel companion: And I must admit I miss the EWC often. But now this one seems to be serving as a fine travel buddy: The VC lacks the world time function, but it is a bit more versatile and lower profile while traveling, whic...
Very nice VC...
By: KIH : March 6th, 2014-22:34
... ...having the element of fun and versatile functionality.... Nice! Ken
The GMT/second time zone is...
By: respo : March 7th, 2014-11:39
...a more useful function than the world time, IMO. But the world time function is more romantic, shall we say. Thanks for the compliment on the VC Overseas. Best, respo
I like that VC
By: rnaden : March 7th, 2014-19:48
Subdued but strong in its own way.
You really know how to pick your traveling budy!
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 8th, 2014-00:39
Both are big strog watches! Must say I am leaning towards your current budy due to the more sofisticated and elegant look.... But I understand that you miss the EWC..... Who wouldn't?! Best, my friend Blomman
A White Watch....
By: big daddy : March 6th, 2014-22:37
My wife tells me her next trip she will wear her new Chanel J12! ...
Traveling thru Asia
By: Geo : March 6th, 2014-23:36
Just came back from three week Asia. A second timezone is ideal when abroad. HAGWE gents! GEO ...
Superb postcards, Geo.
By: amanico : March 6th, 2014-23:40
You love it even more, since you travel with it? Best, my friend. Nicolas
Something you don't see often
By: rnaden : March 7th, 2014-19:46
Which is a shame. That's a really nice looking Hautlence, and the color combinations and contrasts really stand out.
Thanks Gents,
By: Geo : March 7th, 2014-22:57
Always great to post or create something for this topic. GEO
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By: Geo : March 6th, 2014-23:37
No message body
That will be
By: jxnco : March 6th, 2014-23:59
my ever dependable GMT. Here at the Danube River... ...
What else?
By: -RWK- : March 7th, 2014-00:25
HAGWE Nicolas & eveyone! -- Richard. ...
Travel...
By: MattS : March 7th, 2014-01:02
here are a few GMT pics on this theme!... Travel: passport...visas... Travel: plane Boarding pass: Maps... Visits... Romance... Postcards and letters... Matt ...
Matt you are doing
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-01:09
more damage than Nicolas with your GMT pictures :) Great as always Best D
sorry!...
By: MattS : March 7th, 2014-01:15
thanks for the compliment on the pictures...but I only have one Rolex GMT!...(which is already very nice!) Matt
It's not the numbers
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-01:16
it's quality that counts and that was never in shortage with you Damjan
Very cool mike
By: Bill : March 7th, 2014-15:11
Concorde travel. That was first class. Bill
yes I took (a picture) of the Concorde!
By: MattS : March 7th, 2014-08:18
You can take a picture of the Concorde any time, this one is on display full time on one of the ring roads of Gharles de Gaulle airport so I see it pretty much every week! Matt
thank you Geo
By: MattS : March 8th, 2014-23:24
Venice is a magic city!... Matt
I believe
By: Spellbound : March 10th, 2014-01:50
That this was an Avro 504K Biplane D7560 from the Royal Flying Corps in WWI. The picture was taken in the Science Museum in London a few months ago. Cheers, Dean
Uha, my topic ...
By: Marcus Hanke : March 7th, 2014-01:26
... since the quest for the "perfect travel watch" is what keeps me busy and dedicated since more than a decade. Consequently, I never had the same watch on two vacations so far. Here is just a small collection: As said before, just a small...
Indeed your topis
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-02:15
Dr. Hanke and obvioulsy there is a winner of this week WS Sincerely Damjan
The "Dreadnought" ...
By: Marcus Hanke : March 11th, 2014-03:17
... was a model released by a micro-brand named Timefactors. The watch was more or less a private label product, but with several unique design elements, so it was not simply ordered from a OEM catalogue, but specifically made to the specifications of Tim...
If I was to set off today...
By: nikolaj : March 7th, 2014-01:48
it would be this one: Previously dubbed "The Croatian" by Damjan. A colorful companion, fearless of adventure and no issues when moving in unknown territory and neighborhoods 8) These three have also been trusty travel companions: IWC Fliegerchronograph 3...
Nikolaj my friend
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-02:13
glad that name stuck :) You should just spin the Globe on your first picture to the right and then you'll be on right lace with your watch ;) HAGWE Yours D
Gladly...
By: nikolaj : March 7th, 2014-03:33
Would love to go to Croatia again! ...
Again!!!???
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-03:46
Looks like you'll have lot to explain :) Love your shot Best Damjan
Yes you are
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-05:17
but not sure about Nicolas hook cos he's there every summer ;) Have a nice weekend Yours D
Thanks hs! Two of the sights are well-known...
By: nikolaj : March 9th, 2014-13:00
World heritage in fact. The third is much more off the beaten track: The Russian island of Sakhalin. The ship in the background is an LNG tanker headed for Japan. Thanks for your nice comment, my friend. Nikolaj
These would have been great for ...
By: AndrewD : March 9th, 2014-16:20
... the "Monumental Landmarks" thread on HoMe last week, Nikolaj. [ click here ]. Really evocative pictures of the Taj Mahal and the Giza pyramids. Perhaps we need a Seven Wonders of the World thread?! Regards Andrew
Here's mine
By: i_am_Sam : March 7th, 2014-02:02
A gift from my wife And a robust travel companion I like your Amvox, Nicolas... I used to like having my memovox for my travel companion Best, Sam ...
GMT and travels
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-02:16
natural choice Best D
Yes...
By: i_am_Sam : March 7th, 2014-02:31
GMT is perfect for travel... However, actually I liked my DSA a little bit more as it was lighter, more comfortable and a definitely more stealthy Best, Sam
The Black Blue one is also...
By: i_am_Sam : March 8th, 2014-00:29
Super nice... It looked much nicer than I thought it would be Hopefully.. One day... Have a wonderful weekend Sam ...
It travels well...
By: fernando : March 7th, 2014-02:36
and brings out my favourite colour. :) HAGWE! Fernando ...
Don't know why
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-05:18
but every time I open your post I start swearing :) :) Best D
Always travelling and snapping with my phone...
By: andrewluff : March 7th, 2014-04:45
Looking for somewhere new to go... All packed... Satphone ready... Packing for diving... Maybe a little skiing... Or laying by the pool... Where the Negroni? or half way up a mountain... By the beach is always good... Especially when they have cold beer.....
Again winner(s)
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-05:20
You are on a role dear Andrew That first one is awesome Best D
Thank you again...
By: andrewluff : March 7th, 2014-13:48
You are too kind... Cheers Andrew
I can't help it...
By: andrewluff : March 7th, 2014-13:47
My travel watches are varied and its so easy now with a cameraphone! I cut down to only these pics from my phone ;). Favourite one... Hmmm
Agreed
By: Spellbound : March 7th, 2014-23:48
That Zenith is to die for ! A "Piece Unique", and slightly different to mine ... Can you spot the differences ? I am extremely jealous. Dean
Rail dial ...
By: p@trice : March 7th, 2014-07:28
HAGWE Best Patrice ...
Joie de vivre
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-08:15
Ehh Patrice? ;) HAGWE D
Thanks hs ...
By: p@trice : March 8th, 2014-06:11
Rolex 1655, rail dial mk3, Albino ? not yet ;) Best Patrice
Last summer's
By: halkcb : March 7th, 2014-08:39
travels HAGWE henry ...
One " In the Summertime".. Two for this weekend in the mountains.. :))
By: hs111 : March 7th, 2014-10:02
Here one of my favorite choices, when travelling: My trusted Reverso Gde GMT, (last summer) (as there is 8 days PR, GMT & night and day, and two time zones).. - and secondly what my wife and I are wearing this WE .. in the mountains A perfect & versatile ...
Enjoy the crisp mountain air, hs!
By: AlexSunrise : March 7th, 2014-15:52
Needless to say, both of you will be looking quite stylish with your respective wrist wear :-). All the best, Alex
Travel watch = GMT....
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 7th, 2014-10:17
City travel...! Beach travel...! HAGWE Blomman ...
You got me again
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-13:28
by your title :) but the second shot is pure art Amazing Bravo my friend you are man of many talents Yours Damjan
I can only dream of traveling ...
By: bimbeano : March 7th, 2014-10:18
... serious traveling is what i mean ... For my humble trips i wear a humble watch .... HAGWE ! Humble Bim ;-) ...
Well Nicholas, after a long time traveling and many
By: timerider : March 7th, 2014-11:05
watches on many trips. I have become more and more pragmatic. I like a watch you can read at a glance, see the GMT during the day and night and not be too worried about the watch getting banged around or wet--especially wet. So this nicely sized work hors...
Mister Phileas Fogg
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-13:31
well done :) There is no one around I know more appropriate to travel by balloon than you my friend :) HAGWE Damjan
To balloon or ...
By: bimbeano : March 7th, 2014-15:11
.. not to balloon .. There's actually only one travel-watch for me .. ...
Obviously you did...
By: -RWK- : March 7th, 2014-20:01
Interesting travels this week Bim. HAGWE! -- Richard.
See I made you
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-23:19
post winner of this week WS ;) Best D
The landing was ...
By: bimbeano : March 10th, 2014-00:29
.... a bit strange, we had quite a rough touchdown but that was because finding a good spot was difficult..... sooo we actually did NOT find that good spot :-). On most other balloontrips there were no glitches but finding a safe landing spot remains a to...
Can´t think in nothing better than a GMT to imagine ...
By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2014-12:12
... a bridge between words "Watches" and Travel". As a matter of fact, any GMT reference will do: vintage or modern renditions. I guess this 16750 is a good compromise between old and new, with its transition configuration of plexi and silver ring indexes...
Et tu Brute? :)
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-13:32
Amazing dear Abel your signature picture all around Best Damjan
Thank you Bill! I´m happy to know you like this...
By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2014-04:58
... reference 16750. The patina moved me to get it, as well as being a transition from the vintage plastic era to the more modern models of GMT. It was made in 1986, but it came with some original documentarion including the chronograph certificate and in...
Two questions.
By: Bill : March 9th, 2014-15:38
Do you think it had the original bracelet. If so which model. It was very common in that period that the flip lock oyster bracelet with 580 end links. The serial number first three digits. The swiss t < 25 is the _ aligned center or to the side. Thanks...
Hello dear Bill! Here are the answers...
By: Subexplorer : March 9th, 2014-18:50
I feel this package is original as it came to me. Bracelet 78360 with 580 end links, no flip lock. Serial nr 9.46x.xxx Came with chrono certificate dated 1986 and original invoice of Aruba AD dated 1989. Swiss - T <25. The - dash between swiss and T is...
Commute home
By: jml_watches : March 7th, 2014-12:14
Hi All Here's my futurematic on the commute home :-) HAGWE Cheers JML ...
Of all the watches in my collection . . .
By: Dr No : March 7th, 2014-13:56
. . . this is the one I'd take on a long trip. Hacking seconds for ease of re-setting, reliable, steel, legible, exceptionally comfortable on its custom fitted shell cordovan strap, and low-profile (unlikely to be recognized by ne'er-do-wells). Art ...
I'm expecting that
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 7th, 2014-14:17
on your wrist when you arrive! ;) Best D
Little suprise here Nico...travelling Blue Surf!
By: Tim Jackson : March 7th, 2014-15:05
You can see it on my wrist in this shot, while I work the "Coffee Grinder" during a sailing race off Catalina Steering.... Here in South Africa, with my nephews in the background, at the end of the morning Game drive, time for tea or coffee in the bush......
Thank you, Nico.
By: AlexSunrise : March 8th, 2014-07:05
It is off the Pacific coast, close to Tillamook, Oregon in the US. Un abrazo, Alex
Yes I do!
By: sanro : March 7th, 2014-21:18
I have two dead-seconds: Habring and PAM. I love the complication. :)
Do let me know in advance!
By: sanro : March 7th, 2014-23:41
Actually, I will commute in Paris on Monday at 5am on my way to Madrid. I wish I could stay for the day and finally enjoy a dinner with the French PuristS Team! :(
Almost all travels
By: rnaden : March 7th, 2014-19:43
This is my companion....for MOST travels But this one is on ALL travels. Just due to the ease of setting time without worry of timezones and t that it blends in quietly. ...
Precisely that
By: rnaden : March 9th, 2014-00:34
Thanks for the kind words. They're two beautiful pieces of work and art. The window on the UN at 9 o'clock displays the home time in numerical fashion and the two pushers at 8 and 10 o'clock respectively moves the main time backward and forward in one hou...
sorry guys,this wont win any prizes
By: G99 : March 8th, 2014-01:48
not being in the position where i can afford to lose one of my good watches if i were to travel somewhere other than a purists gtg i would betray the mechanicals and wear this, my Citizen ecodrive perpetual calendar, dual time minute repeater. in truth it...
yep the red arrow is...
By: G99 : March 8th, 2014-15:45
yep the red arrow is the date, press one of the buttons and the dual time zone turns into month and year. nice tone to the repeater as well. all in all a well made watch. best G
i wont knock it. winning...
By: G99 : March 9th, 2014-01:24
i wont knock it. winning these days is so hard that i'll take any prize i can get :) best G
I take these
By: stromer : March 8th, 2014-07:52
If it is for business I take the Memovox. Useful, elegant and quiet (well, at least as long as it does not ring). While on leisure trips I normally have the Fortis GMT on my wrist. Virtually indestructible, with a second timezone and sweat/waterproof. Fun...
Better not.
By: stromer : March 10th, 2014-11:07
If I was dealing on the Chinese Wall I would be one of the poor people who carry all their souvenir and snack stuff up to the wall and then along the wall to remote towers in the hope to sell a little to the tourists passing by. That did not look like a f...
I had the chance
By: stromer : March 10th, 2014-11:03
to spend two extra days when I was in Beijing last December. Visiting the Great wall was mandatory. As was a trip to the forbidden city. I was surprised to find the "Hall of clocks there". Lots of artistic clocks that were collected in the palace. And mor...
We see too few from Fortis on this forum . . .
By: Dr No : March 8th, 2014-15:59
. . . which really is a shame - they're one of the better established makers, and their offerings are a pretty good value. I owned a Fortis flieger chrono many years ago, and ended up giving it to a friend who still has it. If I had a real need for an ala...
I agree
By: stromer : March 10th, 2014-11:00
There is a good number of Fortis watches that are worth wearing. Even if there is a ETA/Vajoux movement inside the watches around that are rock solid an reasonably priced. The Spacematic Alarm Chronograph had been on my wishlist too, but back then when I ...
Was?
By: TdotBean : March 9th, 2014-17:45
You mean you have a new fav now? Tell me tell me. Regard Tyler
You killed me my friend :)
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 8th, 2014-23:50
Long time no see You and watch but this is Wristshot of week for me Sincerely Damjan
Thanks my friend.
By: TdotBean : March 9th, 2014-17:43
Indeed it's a watch that bring lotsa pleasure.
sorry guys,this wont win any prizes
By: G99 : March 11th, 2014-04:16
not being in the position where i can afford to lose one of my good watches if i were to travel somewhere other than a purists gtg i would betray the mechanicals and wear this, my Citizen ecodrive perpetual calendar, dual time minute repeater. in truth it...