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Moon and tides
May 30, 2014,03:54 AM
Launched in the late 40s/early 50s per Abercrombie & Fitch department store request and based on the Solunar theory, this Seafater made by Heuer offers a moon and tides cycles complication shown on the rotating disc on the left
Definitely the ultimate complication to me for hunters, fishermen and alternatively lovers at moonlight
HAGWE
Laurent
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Wristscan for 29th May - Complications
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 29th, 2014-06:47
Apologies for starting this a little early..... This week's topic is "complications". What is your favourite complication? Minute repeater? Amagnetic? Central second hand? Automatic? Water-proof? GMT? World Time? Lume? No lume? Chronograph. Or maybe pure ...
That is a good watch to pic!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 29th, 2014-12:01
You have so many complications in one - like a kinder egg! ;) Hour, Minute, Sub-second, Big date, Day-Night indication, Reverso, GMT, GMT indicator, 24 hour indicator, Power reserve..... Did I miss any? Great choice, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman
Thx so much for your kind words.. And yes, in moments..
By: hs111 : May 30th, 2014-22:44
.. like this, life is so goot & sweet.. Our little drink together, " au bord de la Seine", in the deck chairs after a cool ride in your cabrio, also counts to those... To many more of these moments !! Thanks & Cheers, Best, hs
Each & every one of these.. easily qualifies to be chosen.. Thus..
By: hs111 : May 29th, 2014-13:40
.. I can understand, that you can't decide for only one ! My humble personal picks, if allowed, would go for the JLC MR, the UN Sonata and the PP World Time - yet, as you can see .. - that way, I have not even touched the Rolex " Magic Bag" ! ;) But also ...
As always
By: sfoskett : May 29th, 2014-13:42
I admire your collection, Nicolas!
I have to say...
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-00:21
.......i a a big fan of simplicity. I like complications when I "need" them, but that is so rarely the case...so yes....simplicity is a great take.
Two watches...
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 29th, 2014-11:56
Four of my favorite complications: - Alarm - Diver (Waterproof) - Antimagnetic - Chronometer But the most difficult complication that both of these watches have: for me they are Grail's, Reserve de Patron, call it what you want... They form the core of wh...
Thank you, Matt!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-09:12
HAGWE, my friend! Best Blomman
You know me...
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-09:13
If you ask this kind of questions.... ;) Best, my friend Blomman
Oh boy........
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 29th, 2014-11:59
This forum is in trouble......... We have Vlad AND Vader here among us!! ;) HAGWE Blomman
The sands of time . . .
By: Dr No : May 29th, 2014-12:34
. . . conjure Karrées . . . . . . perpetually ;-) . . . ...
I knew . . .
By: Dr No : May 29th, 2014-14:05
. . . you would understand ;-) . . .
This is Mr Grey's last fling . . .
By: Dr No : May 29th, 2014-14:04
. . . in the sunshine for a long time, h; back to the safe deposit box until his turn gets called again!
I love this shot....
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-00:23
.....makes me want to grab some bags and head to the sea.....and of course contemplate which watch to take!!
Whirling, spinning, mesmurising...
By: andrewluff : May 29th, 2014-12:38
I can't help getting lost in a tourbillon... Here's a few from the last couple of weeks... Sports watch...? An uncomplicated breakfast... Complicated but simple with jeans... Or one to dress up in... Cheers Andrew ...
An uncomplicated complication
By: sfoskett : May 29th, 2014-13:40
My favorite complications are the ones that are so clean you don't know they're there. This is doubly true of the Nomos Tangomat, probably the "cleanest" watch ever made. White faces and silver bezels It's actually hard to see the complication in the Nomo...
thanks Hans!
By: MattS : May 30th, 2014-08:42
Yes, this one is a bit like a full option one! PCG, CR, Gilt, SWISS, and exclamation point!...all original 1960! Matt
Moon and tides
By: Noodia : May 30th, 2014-03:54
Launched in the late 40s/early 50s per Abercrombie & Fitch department store request and based on the Solunar theory, this Seafater made by Heuer offers a moon and tides cycles complication shown on the rotating disc on the left Definitely the ultimate com...
Chronograph
By: Iceman : May 30th, 2014-03:58
Nothing beats chrono for me. ...
Back to basic
By: deBalzac : May 30th, 2014-04:32
Hand wound and time only, clean and simple, classic silver dial... and a work of art inside... Best Regards Livius ...
Great looking movement!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-09:20
Lovely photos, Livius! I think this is the first time you have showed us the movement on the Minerva. Best Blomman
Cal. 48
By: deBalzac : May 31st, 2014-02:10
Thank You Blomman, your pictures isn't bad either... Never seen pictures of the cal. 48 before? Designed by André Frey in 1943, produced by Minerva from 1943 to about 1960, and again from 1995 to 2001. and a drawing signed by the Master... Best Regards Li...
It looks really robust built!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 31st, 2014-02:28
Thank you for these extra pics, Livius! It is a great looking movement! :) Best Blomman
A simple watch...
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-05:26
... for a simple man Sorry to not sticking to this week thema ...
You're damn righ...
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-06:54
... considering it comes with its full set, including box, papers, buckle and original elephant leather bracelet, all in especially good shape for a 61 years old watch ...
36mm?
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-07:24
A small 34...
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-07:31
... but with such a presence it's easy to forget that size ;)
Simple...?!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-09:23
I have been searching for years to find one like your.... Without luck! Stunning watch! Best Blomman
Good fortune... ?
By: Ludi : May 30th, 2014-10:42
I found it without even searching for one ;)
Powerreserve for me
By: crown comfort : May 30th, 2014-07:42
simple yet useful. I like PR indicators, they are useful and give a dial something special. Here an example from my collection: GP Sea Hawk II "To John Harrison" Check out the fine pattern on the PR dial. HAGWE, CC ...
size is okay but...
By: crown comfort : May 30th, 2014-10:13
The case is 43mm without crown, quite okay, I guess what I underestimated is the weight, as this one is in solid gold and a hefty 180g. :D
Nice! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-13:49
I love that kind of surprises in a watch! :) Best Blomman
Tough call Baron...There's so many!
By: -RWK- : May 30th, 2014-09:49
24 h dials...As all watches/clocks should be ;-) UTC High WR And easy to read dials (EHH photo used with permission). HAGWE! -- Richard. ...
easy-to-read dials....
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 30th, 2014-10:03
.....yep..... that should be a complication in itself. Totally agree.....i have definitely found myself selling watches with dials that are too....err.....fussy.
Dear Count...
By: -RWK- : May 30th, 2014-11:26
With the new math taught these days, Roman numerals are a complication ;-) Cheers, -- Richard.
Alarms for me
By: jml_watches : May 30th, 2014-11:56
Hi All If you go on the number of variations of the same thing, then it has to be an alarm for me. There is something magical about having a little mechanical alarm clock strapped to your wrist - the other bonus is that there are lots of vintage ones out ...
The watches
By: jml_watches : May 30th, 2014-12:47
Hi Thought I'd show alarms with a bit more variety, here are a few more Bellmatic - kinda funky Classic cricket alarm Cheers JML ...
One of my favorite! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-13:51
What is the "hole" above 12 on the Lanco? On/Off of the alarm? Best Blomman
Single crown is great
By: jml_watches : May 30th, 2014-14:00
Hi Really like the fact that everything is driven off a single crown with the Lanco - very elegant implementation of an alarm. There are caveats around buying them - Graham has explained this in detail. Yup the dot at the top shows whether the alarm is li...
I love many complications... some are completely out of my budget like...
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2014-13:34
... tourbillons, or minute repeaters. By the other hand, I love chronometers and Universal timers. Chronos can be enjoyed for little money and with beautiful dials, like this old Ardath... Or you can get a more classic brand beautiful dial like this old m...
Lol!!...
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2014-15:05
HAGWE my dear friends!! Abel. ...
Re: "GP anytime"...
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 31st, 2014-00:10
Hey my friend, Are you starting to warm up to the GP brand, eh?! ;) Best Blomman
Ahemm.. A bit would be interesting.. Just will have..
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-00:47
.. to also consult my wallet a bit, - as all my other desires still are there ;) But yes, since you are at the helms of GP here I indeed am more frequently looking.. My guess is, I would first be looking for a nice Gyrodate or a Chrono, both in Vintage - ...
What! What?!
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 31st, 2014-01:34
The evil Blomman tempting you away from the lure of Rolex.....
Never !.. Ever ! .. Rolex meanwhile .. ;)
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-01:58
.. is a real love ! - and I'm enjoying this a lot !! But looking a bit left & right sharpens the senses & makes returning even nicer !! My best for your WE ! hs
Well.. Was away - on the Bright side of my City.. ;))
By: hs111 : May 31st, 2014-09:45
.. sorry for the somewhat tardy response, pls.. But should be not too late for our Nordic friend, possibly (?) Nevertheless, my Best. hs One of the best sides.. Here in my City My special greetings to you & yours ...
Simple and yet complicated.
By: carl : May 30th, 2014-16:46
As a fan of simplicity my most complicated watch gets a ton of wrist time. ...
Chronograph......
By: Sandgroper : May 30th, 2014-22:17
with some cherries....Rattrapante and Foudroyante. ..in a nice package! Cheers Francois from Down Under ...
Hey, Mr Down Under!
By: blomman Mr Blue : May 30th, 2014-23:58
What a beauty! :) Didn't know you had this one! Please, please - would love to read a review on this watch. Best Blomman
Very nice !
By: Ludi : May 31st, 2014-02:43
I had myself an unexpected crush on a Zenith chronograph recently... not the most elegant one, a bully to be honest Surprisingly love at first sight for a brand I thought I would never consider... except for the legendary 135 obviously. Thanks you very mu...
To my eyes...
By: KIH : May 31st, 2014-17:33
.. three subdials are: metallic blue, metallic brown, metallic dark brown.... :-) HAGWE and thank you! Ken
Ok I know...
By: Ludi : May 31st, 2014-02:25
... we are not suppose to "play" twice, but since I got this yesterday afternoon I hope you would excuse my "presumptuousness" Hagwe dear purists - Fred ...
Most simple complication - the date!
By: anaesdoc : May 31st, 2014-05:16
Hi Baron, my favourite compliation is the date indication, preferably in a window. Yes, I know, it is not fancy, not romantic, not technically outstanding, but very useful in my everyday life. My favoured romantic complication is the moon phase, the most ...
Thanks, Baron!
By: anaesdoc : June 1st, 2014-02:13
Yes, these vintage Omegas are timelessly elegant timepieces. Sadly the brand has completely abandoned this production line since. Many of us vintage lovers would be happy to see these watches being reedited today. Kind regards anaesdoc
Thanks, hs!
By: anaesdoc : June 1st, 2014-02:29
We seem to share a similar taste in watches, then. Flawless taste in my perception :-)! Finding this vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille in marvellous condition was a great luck and even better that it happened in our CM. Yesterday I got a vintage Constellati...
Re: "simple"....
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 1st, 2014-06:18
Wow! A dream watch for sure! :) Best Blomman