WristScan

Hello all! There is no theme this week, so please submit your best shots of watches, on or off your wrist, yours or your friends or ADs, new, modern, or vintages. The judge are out there to decide Let's see what you've got! Some comments or stories behind...  

Just for the PURE pleasure! ...  

... candy for the eyes... Thanks, Joe! Ken

.....but magical to my eyes too

... as I am now being sucked into Rolex world, too, for the first time in my life...... There may be an opportunity to show here one day :-) Ken

.....modern or vintage?

... the one around 2003 or 04, Sub 50th anniversary thing?

How I understand you, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman

The L1, the Dato if I remember well... glad it ends well finally But since I sold my 1815 to fund the DB25, it remains in my mind that I'll get a rose gold Lange again one day or another. So maybe I'm on the same trend there! I as already told you before,...  

.....sex?

I must admit this interpretation crossed my mind a wee bit when I wrote it.

... but there are more "twice" models... :-) Yeah, I was and still am a fool, but my bank account is not that deep and now drying up! Unless my cash flow grows as planned, I may have to say good by to others (again)... :-( Sigh.... I would love to enter t... 

This is also what makes us love more our watches, the fact we really have to think twice before pulling the trigger, the fact we make sacrifice to fund our future beauty :) Mark

You are playing all the right notes with this one ;) Great shot I wouldn't be surprised if it is winner this week Sincerely Damjan

Thanks for the compliment Damjan ;) Take care, Mark

lack of light but the reflection went the right way, Thanks a lot hs ;) Mark

...."piano" shot, Mark! :) HAGWE Blomman

Yes, again, the piano serves the watch well :) Cheers, Mark

For a better cause ! A worthy cause ! Love the piano shots ... Love how a classic device contrasts a modern tech marvel. Keep em coming !

Saturday I will be wearing my Eterna Valjoux 72. A B&W version: Today on my wrist ... The usual Zenith. A great weekend to all, Nilo ...  

... something I love.... But I prefer A386, the round version. Having said that, I am always impressed with your extensive vintage collection! Thanks, Nilo! Ken

Ken, I only own five vintage watches. I prefer new ones and let then to turn vintage on my wrist. The Zenith is a re edition that cellebrates the 40th anniversary of the glorious El Primero in 2009. On other hand I have friends that are hooked on vintages... 

Just learned that the full oiling and cleaning of my Eterna is done, along with another chronograph of a less famous brand. Stay tuned for a full review. Cheers, Nilo

Beautiful photos/watches! :) HAGWE Blomman

Currently I'm very lazy to take watch pictures. During the summertime here the light is very strong since sunrise and I hard to take a good picture. I need to do a good session of my DSC 3 counters before it acquires one scratch or mores. Cheers, Nilo

As we go, there are some vintage pieces that "sing to me" and I have a particular affection for Eterna (60's/70's). Cheers, Nilo

Back from spa ? Love the watch ! U heard this b4, u have a knack for unearthing Gems !

Just oiling and cleaning and the Valjoux 72 is back to its former glory. No polishing or anything that could put at risk its vintage status. Thank you Flamenco, Nilo

It gives a little feeling of adventure. But the picture was taken at home, in my bathroom. This watch deserves some real adventure... Thanks for watching ! Best regards Fabio ...  

...and speaks thousand words. Nice effect on Lumi. Thank you! Ken

Pure pleasure. And Love! Best, Nicolas ...  

.. Have to ask you, to bring it along, next time we meet, pls; - Just would LOVE to see it on my wrist once.. ( Am afraid, the list gets longer..) My Best for the upcoming WE, dear friend ! hs PS: lastly, I have been typing pretty much, - having said so, ... 

.. which you kindly might (again) SHOW to me, - and NOT a list for me to pursue ! -- LOL ;) And BTW, I also have a list, much smaller though, to remember, what to bring on the next occasion.. My SEARCH and HOPE- list is another issue, which you also know ... 

.. your (already) fulfilled wishes , in your treasure- box ! ( eg: MMR Ti, Geophysic, your Vintage Reverso, the Septantieme, this very Salmon dial -Breguet, maybe the R- 6542, or some of your Vintage GMTs, or the Patek Worldtime, or your TR, or FF's, or..... 

I would not to be accused to have killed you! Certainly not! All the best, my friend. Nicolas

We will have to go thrue the "Pink torture"! ;) Such an elegant and charming watch, my friend. HAGWE Blomman

... wish it were... nothing :-) It deserves long time enjoyment! Ken

This is such a cool version Nico! GEO

It is funny, during these 10 years, I didn't wear it for a long time, maybe 1 or 2 years, and then, it came back to my wrist for many times! Best, Nicolas.

I can only fantasies from a distance on this one. Marvelous pc my friend. Never part w it. But If u decide to , you know whos waiting ;-)) Best Iceman

Thank you, Iceman. Thank you. Best, Nicolas

Whenever I see this gorgeous salmon dial I feel the urge to go get myself a time piece with this color scheme!! (There are a few candidates out there) You are killing me, my friend!! Congrats for the almost decade long Love!! -Leon

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I see this , I think of Scandinavia n trout !?! Bizarre ! But what a delicious watch ! To the next 10 ....

A rookie mistake to let it go... :( HAGWE Blomman ...  

You let the watch go!!!???? No way :) I don't believe it MY best Damjan

I let this RG go - kept the SS... And YES, I am a FOOL! Best, my friend Blomman

.. That even the Masters of all Trades had their adolescence time ! Best, and HAGWE, hs

... I have let go of 6 watches... Ever! Of those, the reason was that I had doublets ... Hands down - this one was my biggest misstake!! :( But, I let it go to a very dear old friend... And he let's me play with it now and then! :) Best Blomman

.. to friends !! - Happily I also came into that lucky position; pieces gone to friends - I like that ! Best for your WE ! hs

was always known for generosity I agree 100% it is very nice gesture just showing personal grandeur Sincerely D

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...especially the sun on the wooden bench. ciao, chris

It would be wonderful to wear..... Nice! Ken

Buy the same watch three times ? We all have done that "mistake" ! Me... More than once... ;) JLC E 875... Lemania Tg 195... HAGWE Blomman ...  

Hi I can see the temptation of the three Momovoxes - each with a different face and all rather wonderful. Cheers JML

.. but I didn't say three pieces at the same time! Wonderful collection - very consistent, I should say :-) Thank you, blomman! Ken

. . . Glickman's '53 RAF Omega in the foreground . . . . . . freshly drawn Bass ale and the Union Jack imprinted on a munchies menu in the background. (Bass poured in the States is brewed domestically, but still pretty damned good!) Art ...  

... my next target actually You're a very lucky owner ;)

. . . plus a few others belong to Roger, a local Purist who primarily collects Dornblüths. Cordially, Art

Beautiful, military, and... amagnetic! Best, Nicolas

. . . iron dustcovers, à la Railmaster and other expressly magnetic resistant watches of the period. I was onto one a few years ago, Nicolas, and again recently, but in both instances, circumstances were unkind. Art

Gotta go there with you one of these days! Nice one. Ken

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Three time buying same watch Three same watches and now three outstanding pictures all in one thread I think that this is not no theme free wrist scan weekend but threesome wrist scan :) Sincerely Damjan

No mesh bracelet? Never mind. I love this one for off-time... Thanks, Alain! Ken

love that "goodie" Alain! Matt

Your watch looks exceptional. Bill ...  

.. Unusual piece, I've so far only seen once in the real Have a really great Sunday, Bill ! Best, hs

... a recent gathering .... me, my watch...not my pic (credit Vincent) ...  

... d'un nid de coucou ;)

.. but feel the atmosphere and I see you are in the fun event. Thank you! Ken

.... is my command ;) ...  

Thank you! Nice photo! Ken

.... my favorite watch, made 61 years ago, when COSC actually means something.... Best regards, and whish you all a great W-E - Fred ...  

. . . lust! Steel Connie, black dial, rose gold hands and markers - it doesn't get better than this . . .

.. Sorry, this needed to be noted ! I like the "Open Theme" this week, BTW !! My best for the upcoming WE hs

... but don't count mine in the judgement :-) I love this model so much! Ken

Sorry, it was a quick and dirty "grab shot" under poor lighting and camera phone (even if it was an iPhone) A group of PuristS took the Skip Barber 3 day Formula Racing program, and of course much of the afterhours conversation was about watches. Race car...  

If only I were closer, I would have been there. I wish! Thanks, Thomas! Ken

Suzuka, here we come! :-) I've got a Porsche buddy that drives the Sky Line Road regularly and has done track days at Suzuka. hmmm... :-) TM

That's "travelable (is this even English?)" distance :-) Thank you, Thomas! Ken

I assume this was a superb experience and moment to live, Thomas. The Formula Racing, not the addition of these 2 cars... :))) Best, Nicolas, envious!

I was almosts as excited to see and "score" those two mini treasures as I was driving the open wheeled open cockpit cars on the track? Almost... :-) (you might know, both models are very very special to me...)

Hi All Here's plastic fantastic with its Grandfather! Who knew you could get vintage plastic watches (well OK prob 1970's) Both plastic & not a quartz movement between them HAGWE JML ...  

Wow. Must be very light - and I assume it is strong enough? Anyway, thanks for sharing with us rare, unique pieces! Ken

Hi Yes they're both plastic - the diver in clear plastic I've had for about 5 years , been robust & not had any issues with it. If you look for Emas watches on Web you'll find site. They also do ceramic versions. Cheers. JML

i have the black ceramic with blue dial and bezel and i havent been overly impressed i'm very sad to say. the bezel is very loose, the crown went bonkers and i had to return it for repair. i wish i'd gone for the clear model as the alu ceramic is ... 

Hi Graham Thats disappointing - no matter how much or little you pay - you don't want your watch to have issues. My clear one has been fine - its been wear and forget really. Don't wear it often - but when I what something a bit different it fits the bill... 

Best, -- Richard.

I miss the black background dates pieces from Lange.... I wonder why they stopped it.... Anyway, I will not let this go this time :-) Ken

Been wearing the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold for the past few weeks, but sadly have shipped this back out now. Will have an on-the-wrist review coming up soon! Regards, ED-209 ...  

... and I am looking forward to your review on it! Ken

It was very comfortable to wear and got a lot of nice comments. Have a great weekend. Regards, ED-209

I have been wearing my MIH a lot recently. I have had a custom strap made and it is supple and very comfortable. ...  

Well done! Best, Nicolas

I enjoyed the watch for the past few weeks. We've had fantastic weather here in Los Angeles. Have a great weekend hs111. Regards, ED-209

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... and you captured it well. Good job! Thank you! Ken

And, as you love blue hands: ;) ...  

I was just playing around with Panasonic GH3 with my 45 mm F2.8 macro, stopped down at F22 @ ISO 200. The vintage rose dial color is difficult to capture. ...  

... color is always difficult, in other words, lighting and white balance are always hard to adjust..... But you have done a great job! Nice one. Thank you! Ken

But of course this watch is more than just the dial. So beautiful. GEO

Hesitated with this one many times but eventually made the right call. :) Always had a thing for the Darth Ken. Looks like it'll be a keeper this time. :) HAGWE Fernando ...  

... that's so much a killer! Thanks, fernando! Ken

Great watch perfect shot best D

A Keeper alright !

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Do you have more pics of the strap? And if you are going to Geneva, please let me know, we could arrange a photo session of you know, this Cartier Tank with the white dial and red accents I love so much! :) Best, my dear friend. Nicolas

That is just awesome Something poison Ivy would love :) Great combo unexpected but great and once more confirmation that French crew on PPro is making most challenging strap watch combos Love it Best D

Very Christmasy ! But also a great watch for St Patrick's Day. Inspired thinking with the green strap! Dean

This Omega Deville with date window within the sub register coming from a dear friend, a cherished one Best, Laurent ...  

Not that I am a big fan of dates, as you well know, but wow, that is a surprise! We learn everyday. Thank you, Laurent! Nicolas

hugely jealous despite it not being from my year. best G

Never seen this reference before. I found it really loveable. Cheers!!

For me, recently this one has been enjoying my attention. 39 years old and still looks brand new (Because it is!). Bon Weekend ! Dean ...  

the 25th anniversary piece is not easy to come across especially in this condition. enjoy G.

This one was actually the 100th Anniversary piece released in 1975. Where is yours? You had one in for service if I recall correctly? Dean

i dont know where my brain is, of course its 100th anniversary in 1975 not 25th. doh!  i had one years ago, but it was well worn around the edges. i had to put my 1964 spaceview in for service recently and it needed a new coil, but now its back and good a...  

That was a seriously high tech piece of kit in 1964, the year they invented the computer mouse and the 8-track cassettes. A piece of history from the era of mini-skirts! This is my first, but I am seriously on the hunt for more, especially from the 60's l... 

I love this model so much and I wanted to take a very nice pic of it..... Thanks! Ken

I find myself wearing this one a lot. :-) ...  

. . . almost the same watch ;-) . . . ...  

a beauty Art. G

. . . from the watchmaker, Graham. He's had it a very long time - well over a year now - for a balance staff replacement. Art

One of my favorite watches, old photo though Have great great weekend out there :-) Best Hans ...  

of a non less spectacular watch!... for me this sexy lady!... Matt ...  

and a great watch, of course

LOL Saturday ... Sunday ... Monday ... Tuesday ... Wednesday ... Thursday ... And finally, Friday ... HAGWE Best Patrice ...  

Some unusual pieces there and also a big crown? ;)

Yes, Big crown ... Fernando, Is not for sale LOLOLOL ;) Best Patrice

Milgauss ! Every time I see it, yours ! Superb , Patrice !

I love my milgauss ! Best Patrice ...  

apologise for the other posting in error. have a good weekend. Graham ...  

Thank you for showing yet another wonderful piece! Ken

quite a complicated dial to read Ken. i have the original Ollech & Wajs earlybird as well as this homage. i do wonder what the pilots initially thought of these 24 hour dials in the 60's. best G

... excited as "pilot" must have been a dream job for many guys, but at the same time confused by the dial :-) Thank you, Graham! Ken

A mid-Sixties Breitling. Rare because of the ref which is 765 and the double marked dial. Wakmann were the US distributor for Breitling at the time. It's been with me over a decade and is just a great size and style that it's always a pleasure to wear. Fr...  

It's Time for Minerva... It's Always Time for Minerva... It's time for Origami... Minerva and Kawasaki Roses Best Regards Livius ...  

I like your Minerva pics very, very much. In fact, I like the watch a lot! Blued hands are so touching. And, did you say Kawasaki? Is it the name of the rose? Sounds Japanese, but shamefully, I didn't know such rose.... You learn something everyday! Thank... 

The Kawasaki rose is named after its inventor, Toshikazu Kawasaki, an origami designer and math teacher from Japan. Kawasaki invented an unique curling technique that creates the illusion of overlapping rose petals. It's quite difficult to fold, I use abo... 

.. "other" beautiful things.... Thank you, sir! Ken

.. The first , the DSA - Europe in a mild late summer , with the right ambiance behind.. Reflecting calmly.. On a nice day The second, one of my favorites with a play of light and shadow with my beloved Polaris A sunny day - just before Christmas..on a Ch...  

.. It makes 5 , as of today in my box.. ;) About to send you a PM, with some details - but thanks really again, for caring so much ! Best, hs

.. was assuming it was in relation to the Rolex - little saga, again . ;)) So, apologies, for having been superficial ! ( you may ignore most of my PM, therefore) Now to the mainpoint: Yes, yes, and 3- times Yes - I would need & LOVE another special favor... 

I think it fits naturally to the watch.... Best. Iceman ...  

I'm jealous. Regard Tyler

Eitan's reference to the WS thread on HOME reminded me. Here are some siblings of that great ref. 765, early 1940s to 1965. some shots from Mahe last week and a wristie from today ...  

WOW! Just WOW! Thanks for catching up, my friend. Nicoals

.. because I would love to see more pics of your collection! Thank you for coming back! Ken

Bought once, sold once ... let´s see what the future will bring :-) Ken, aka Mr. Trilogy ... at least in the early days. The picture above is for you. HAGWE to all, Oliver ...  

.. when you posted about the trilogy acquisition happened..... Not all the same day, but two of them on the same day, if my memory serves me right. It feels like yesterday.... I would LOVE the black 1815..... Do you still have it? Thank you for reminding ... 

No, the "Langeitis" was bad but not that bad ;-) It was just close, but not on the same day :-) None is left, but the black dial 1815 was a huge mistake to sell. It was probably the best price : value ratio ever and a pleasure to wear - especially for bus... 

... it was so close that you drove to somewhere and bought some - this is my version, but obviously confused :-) It is always sad to see any watches go..... Well, that's life. Meeting and saying good bye. Hope you will meet great watches going forward. Th... 

Have a great weekend. Bill ...  

It is always a pleasure to share. HAGWE Bill

.. why people, including you and a few others, start tempting me into the Rolex world at the same time, especially 5512, 5513..... Nice, just nice! Ken

And then there is no returning. HAGWE Bill

I instantly fell in love since I tried it on my wrist last summer!...you know that thing that hits you in the face and that we call "un coup de foudre"!... Matt

Here are a few I like. And since I haven't been here since New Years Eve, ¡¡¡HAVE A GREAT YEAR EVERYBODY!!! My best wishes to all of you, dear friends. ...  

... and judges this week will be certainly having a BIG trouble.... Sorry guys..... to be announced in time.... Thank you for sharing! Ken

Thank you Ken for your kind words... I'm honored. As you might remember I just started coming back here after losing my previous nametag so it would really be something to win so early in relation of my presence in the website. But the real and true prize... 

I'll definitely play on this one: Voutilainen Masterpiece Chronograph II with unique "Chronos" engraving by Eddy Jaquet. Best, Gary G ...  

.. nice taste, Gary, nice taste... as always. Congrats for your new piece and wear it in the best of your health! I hope to visit you guys again this year, I hope.... You can come to Tokyo, instead, too :-) Thank you, Gary! Ken

That last visit was great fun! I'm not getting to Asia with much regularity these days but if I do will definitely advise -- and you are of course always welcome here... Best, Gary

...the writing on back say, Gary??? ;-) Cheers, pplater.

...the Australian translation was "Mwoaaaah haaah haah hah!" Greetings from both Chronos and myself, Gary

It is (I hope) now in "final" form with a small few tweaks since the original delivery -- one visible to the eye, others behind the scenes to improve the operations of the calendar and moon phase. Almost four years in the making, from inception to final e... 

Sublime as always, Gary! The warmth in your shots always comes thru. Presumably with the 85 PCE .... must get me one of those .... And oh ! What a watch ! Top fog for me this week , in more ways than one !

Enamel & Gold Perfection From the master of understated elegance ! ...  

Must be so nice on your wrist! Ken

Am quite taken with enamel dials .... And PSM makes arguably one of the best ! Thank you my friend !

The watch is a sight to behold, feels fantastic on the wrist, imparts a sense of occasion in a very understated manner. An extremely dignified yet strong timepiece, quite simply the most elegant watch I have seen in a long time ! Thank you, Nico !

Tried to capture the essence and spirit of Peter's design as best I can. A very handsome watch makes my job easy ! Thanks you !

An extremely sunny day at the coast ... i will never get rid of this LLD ... it sticks to my wrist like a Pirelli P Zero to the black tarmac of Spa-Francorchamps (sorry, couldn't think of anything else) ... . And i just remember i have this Wittnauer ... ...  

... it certainly looks cold, but the wrist doesn't look old, Bim :-) I take it you like F1? That was (still is?) one of the most famous circuit in the F1 circus..... Stopped seeing F1 quite some time ago... Thank you, Bim! Ken

The wrist is getting older ... and so is the owner :-) ... but i'm not complaining ... a couple of weeks ago i still felt like i was 20 (i think that was due to the people around me :-) ...) ... I also realized that when i will buy another serious watch t... 

Mon ami ! Greetings from Woody :-) Bim ...  

But Louie ate him ;-)

.. he failed ;-) ...  

Love how your photos always takes us away ... Louie needs Cesare Milan .... LOL

.. i take a million bad ones :-) Lucky i have Louie to help a bit :-)

.. Just wanted to say, how much I liked your WS which captures this moment: the sea, mellow sunlight, blue sky, long shadows .. and your super Wittnauer ! A real pleasure to look at ! :) Have a great Sunday ! My best, hs PS: only allowed to comment on the... 

That Wittnauer is a great watch indeed, all thanks to a fellow vampire who told me to get it ... after receiving it i was very grateful :-) .. did cost me a liter of blood though ... Bim

.. It always generates new love(s), doesn't it ? Again, congrats to that piece !! We always enjoy these pieces, coming with the help or advice from our friend (.."you-know-who-he-is); Again, enjoyed your pic ( the one I am "allowed" to comment); Have a gr... 

.. followers be warned, but scholars, you will have a great time definitely as long as it lasts ( What ?? - Oh : Blood supply... ) - for a veeery good time, at least ! LoLL We all love our "bite- marks", most of the time, for sure ! Best, hs ( in calm res... 

.. Yes, thank you and a few others , - All systems on " Go" respective " Green" One cN quickly get used to that.. spoiled tune.. ;) Yes, my very Best, - for Sunday eve & else !.. hs PS: - having had first the 871 and now my TT Polaris 68 on the wrist - Yu... 

.. more than in the past, maybe . Best ,.. and Sighhhh, hs

I love that! Best, Nicolas.

very cool watches this week. I should be up to speed on my new camera soon, will then have some new shots of new watches! It is my year coming up, 5 cycles and still galloping! Best to all, Tim

... 5 cycles... horse? I am snake, but at least 1 cycle fewer than you :-) Hope to visit No Cal again soon one day! Ken

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Wonderful idea to return "to the roots" of weekly wrist scan dear Ken Open theme gives me opportunity to pay tribute to my dear friend and his legendary chessboard shot Friend that never let me down but also never let me have satisfaction when I break his...  

As for the chessboard shot, I cn only approve! :) All the best, my friend. Nico

and it turned out veeery good for me It was a female judge though ;) Best D

.. very nice vintage watch.... Just beautiful! Thank you! Ken

very flattered coming from such connoisseur Thank you Best regards Damjan

Your picture is amazing and so is the vintage chronograph! My favourite for this week although my verdict does not count. Best regards anaesdoc

Thank you very much dear anaesdoc I appreciate your kind words very much Sincerely yours D

Hi Damjan, as our verdicts here have almost no significance at all apart from being pleasant if you are selected and mentioned, even a trial in real life can be most disturbing if you are innocent. So we should save our bit of good judges for these occasi...