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Friday WS 22 of August: "Out of office" starts here!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 20th, 2014-02:55
Edit: Since many already started posting to this thread, let's continue here! Hope you all will have a great weekend! Best Blomman ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Friends, Many of us have just ended our vacati...  

Did you say . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 20th, 2014-08:25
. . . 'Vacation'? :-) I can do that ;-) . . . ...  

Synchronized water ski...?

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 20th, 2014-09:16
That photo must be from a past epoch...? :) Excellent - then I count you in on Friday, Art! Best Blomman

Album cover . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 20th, 2014-09:57
. . . and you're right - it is from a past epoch! ...  

I should have known...! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:06

I see! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 21st, 2014-12:40

Sadly, I can play

 
 By: Alex83 : August 20th, 2014-09:03
This only happens while you are out of the office ;) Only during vacations you would "submerse" your favorite lens on water; during the year you are too busy to do silly things like this. ...  

Oh no! Hope you ...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 20th, 2014-09:14
Could fix that! Yes, this is exactly what I am looking for - please join this Friday! :) Best Blomman

Ouch...

 
 By: andrewluff : August 22nd, 2014-07:49
I did the same a few years back... but it was while diving... Cool shot though, but probably not worth submersing a lens for! Cheers Andrew

Out of office.. A summerly lake.. flowers, water, sailing.. And cool drinks ! :))

 
 By: hs111 : August 21st, 2014-04:38
.. Just decided to submit a little collage as a glimpse into vacation time, Yes, definitely out of office !! Sun & water, flowers & blue skies, sailing & cool drinks.. All of the above with my DSA-EU Best & HAGWE to all ! hs PS: - in case my entry has bee...  

A serenade . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 21st, 2014-11:25
. . . to sailing. Nothing so calming as being near water . . .

Great collages, HS! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:07
And the right watch for the "job"! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman

Great summer vacation collages ...........

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 22nd, 2014-01:56
Of everything nice in life. HAQWE Cheers, dreamer

Out of the office...

 
 By: MattS : August 21st, 2014-05:38
well, lets start with a view from my office... I have to admit, very nice view... Then if I go just out of the office... but the one I prefer is the real out, far from the office, like on the beach, finishing my summer vacation... Best Matt ...  

lol!...

 
 By: MattS : August 21st, 2014-23:41
Obviously too thin to be mine!

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 21st, 2014-23:46

Lovely shots, Matt! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:08
The last one - does it count as a wrist shot...? ;) HAGWE Blomman

You're in charge of the session, blomman . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 22nd, 2014-01:43
. . . it's your call to make! :-)

thanks my friend...

 
 By: MattS : August 22nd, 2014-08:39
I am wondering myself!... up to the judges to decide...

A view of the Opera...

 
 By: jporos : August 22nd, 2014-10:50
sounds like a vacation everyday to me. Very nice.

almost!...

 
 By: MattS : August 22nd, 2014-11:05
Thx!...I have to admit it is very nice! Matt

Just in time for a post after being away for over one month...

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 21st, 2014-08:23
This is a vacation shot , away from office away from home shot. Wishing everyone a very good weekend. Cheers, dreamer ...  

Managed a few rounds of golf, too? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 21st, 2014-11:16
. . . looks like you're tanned, rested, and ready for work again! Best, Art

Thanks for asking Art.....

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 22nd, 2014-02:05
but part of the reason I went on vacation is to get away from golf. I have been playing dreadful golf ( shanking my close range approach shots to the greens. It was a good time to escape to the tropics . Melbourne was cold and wet when I was away. Seems t... 

I can't get away . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2014-05:07
. . . from pool. :-) Won the 8-ball tournament Thursday night for the first time in ages. Here's the money shot in my second game of the match . . . . . . against a fairly good player (notice how there's only one of his balls left on the table while I'm t... 

It's all about confidence Art....

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 23rd, 2014-06:43
When I am playing badly , I start having doubts in my head before committing to hitting the ball. Thank you for sharing your exploits and well done for winning . Cheers,dreamer

Thank You Nico :)) [nt]

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 22nd, 2014-02:07

Looks like you ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:09
Having a great vacation! :) HAGWE Blomman

Yes Blomman, a relaxing and eating vacation :))

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 22nd, 2014-02:11
Cheers , dreamer

How about a little scenery from Dresden. The weather

 
 By: timerider : August 21st, 2014-11:01
was beautiful and the watches were wonderful. Will need to go back sooner than later. Best to all the lucky ones that had a good Summer break, Tim ...  

What better vacation spot for a watch enthusiast . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 21st, 2014-11:31
. . . than Dresden. An image of nearby Glashütte . . . . . . late spring, 2008. Perhaps you visited the establishment just next door ;-) . . . ...  

We did and it was one of the finest tours and overall

 
 By: timerider : August 22nd, 2014-11:52
hospitality ever. Glashutte is an amazing little town that makes an amazing number of great watches. Oliver M. did a great job with his report, but I highly recommend a visit and stay in Dresden--top shelf all the way. Best, Tim

The GL1 was very happy to be home again and

 
 By: timerider : August 22nd, 2014-12:14
when I presented it to the engraving department, the artist that performed my engraving was waiting to see the watch again and give me an autograph with a picture of her work--it was a grand and very classy gesture. The size is also perfect for my big paw... 

Never been to Dresden....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:11
But looks lake a very nice place, would love to go one day! :) HAGWE Blomman

As the "soup guy" used to say ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 21st, 2014-12:33
"No vacations for you" (or me). Plain work, no play. Vacation only on the summer (December/January). Just wearing my simple and plain Omega: I'm feeling very B&W today: Despite of the gorgeous blue winter day: A wonderful weekend to all, Nilo ...  

As long as he doesn't say....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:13
"No soup for you!" ;) Nice Omega, "Seinfeld"! :) HAGWE Blomman

Nice shots!

 
 By: rnaden : August 22nd, 2014-21:52
You can feel the vacation in those pictures and the watch! Richard

Soon to be posted on our Rolex forum..

 
 By: amanico : August 21st, 2014-12:51
The Evilish Triple 6 in the Mirror... Have an evilish end of the week... Nicolas ...  

Ah, the Dark Force has regained ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:14
His strength during vacation...?! ;) Great shot, my friend! HAGWE Blomman

Are you sure...?

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:24
I might have some kryptonite hidden in my sleeve....! ;) Best Blomman

LOL! You know me soooo well! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:31

And you still.. Believe our Nordic friend, when it comes to hunting ??..

 
 By: hs111 : August 22nd, 2014-08:22
.. Knowing a (tiny) little bit, often says it all ! " Da Man" with the shop, that's always closed, - luckily with some few, very few exceptions, I've been fortunate to benefit from.. :) Best, my fab - friends, hs

Shop only open ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:18
On special occasions! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

Hej, my friends !.. The (Dark) Force.. Like this ??.. ;))

 
 By: hs111 : August 22nd, 2014-09:35
Let the Force be with you !.. Just this ?? Or more like this ? Best, hs (aka Padawan, at times) ...  

No vacations this year for me...

 
 By: Subexplorer : August 21st, 2014-13:27
... Our Summer months down here in South America (January through March) passed and currently in the ends of our Winter still waiting for an opportunity of leaving my office and enjoy some well deserved holidays... I hope next October or November I will h...  

These Triple Calendar Moonphase Chronographs are top, my dear Dexter.

 
 By: amanico : August 21st, 2014-13:31
A superb theme to explore! All the best, y un fuerte abrazo desde Italy. Nicolas

Thank you my dear friend Nicolas!! I´m glad you like this oldie...

 
 By: Subexplorer : August 21st, 2014-13:42
... I enjoy so much triple calendars, and this one is an affordable example with lots of charm. Let me say I envy you having an Italian vacation, but being you a good nice friend I´m really happy for you! Enjoy your holidays my friend!! Have a great week ... 

Very nice TD, Moon Phase, Abel!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 21st, 2014-13:33
I think Movado is another underrated brand (if you look on the vintage side). HAGWE, my friend Blomman

Thank you my dear friend Blomman! I´m happy to know...

 
 By: Subexplorer : August 21st, 2014-13:44
... you like this old Movado. I completely agree that this brand gets less attention than deserved. Have a great week end my friend! Very cordially, Abel.

Hello dear HS! Glad you like this watch! I could not date it with...

 
 By: Subexplorer : August 22nd, 2014-08:37
... much exactitude but browsing through pages of the MOVADO HISTORY Book, I can guess it is from the 1940/45 era. Have a nice week end my friend! Kind regards, Abel.

Hello, in kind return !.. Indeed, as the 40ies were the period..

 
 By: hs111 : August 22nd, 2014-09:25
.. when several manuf's produced these beautiful TD's with & without moon; Also the shape of the lugs fits into that period (e.g: teardrops were the other hallmark). Continue to enjoy yours in the best of your health ! Best & HAGWE ! hs

For easy relaxation...

 
 By: fernando : August 21st, 2014-18:14
these fit the bill: HAGWE fernando ...  

Body is in the office....

 
 By: beel_lim : August 21st, 2014-19:53
but the mind is thinking of blue skies and sandy beaches..sigh... Hopefully "Jin Chan" (aka Golden Toad) will favour me with some good fortune so that a holiday is in my immediate future. ...  

TNT

 
 By: beel_lim : August 22nd, 2014-00:41
This watch is named "Challenger 1" and was made by Torsten Nagengast. More info can be found by googling him and his company TNT (Torsten Nagengast Timeline). A pic of the back case. ...  

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 22nd, 2014-00:48

Hope you toad works....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:17
And if it does - please let me borrow it! :) HAGWE Blomman

Yes indeed :) [nt]

 
 By: fernando : August 22nd, 2014-01:35

Great relaxing pair, Fernando! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-09:56

Half bright, late and blury night!

 
 By: S.D.Quella : August 21st, 2014-23:19
Great topic, Blomman. Usually our best wrist pictures are often taken outside, in bright light, far from the office. Thus, half bright late evenings also bring some special moods in the dial. - HAGWE! Sam. ...  

Another great GP chrono!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-09:58
Very nice mood photo! :) HAGWE, Sam! Best Blomman

Dark side of a Duo

 
 By: jml_watches : August 21st, 2014-23:51
Hi All Dark side of a Reverso for me - on the way to work :-( Cheers JML ...  

On the way to work....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:06
Is still out of office! ;) HAGWE Blomman

Longines 30CH and ... Corsica

 
 By: alain2701 : August 22nd, 2014-00:39
...  

Very nice chrono! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:06

Cool Reverso today ...

 
 By: p@trice : August 22nd, 2014-00:45
HAGWE Best Patrice ...  

Thanks hs ;)

 
 By: p@trice : August 22nd, 2014-11:45

Great sub-second Reverso! :) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:07

Thanks Blomman !

 
 By: p@trice : August 22nd, 2014-11:46

Thank You for theme.:))

 
 By: dreamer8 : August 22nd, 2014-02:00
Great looking vintage GP. Between you and Nico, you have all the great vintage desirables. Cheers, dreamer

Thank you, my friend! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:09
Thank you, but I think even if we would merge my and Nicolas collection - there would still be a lot spaces left... And Vlad would have to come to Sweden to be able to change watch...! ;) HAGWE Blomman

JLC in B&W

 
 By: deBalzac : August 22nd, 2014-02:49
Jaeger-LeCoultre in monochrom     Best Regards Livius ...  

Great BW shots! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:10
Definitely "Out of office" mode! HAGWE Blomman

B&W as perfect as it gets.

 
 By: rnaden : August 22nd, 2014-21:54
your pictures bring out the best is a very quiet watch. Richard

beauties at the pool...

 
 By: moc : August 22nd, 2014-04:43
MO ...  

Three beauties, Mo! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:12
Great to see these in such a relaxing environment! :) HAGWE Blomman

Cheers Blomman...

 
 By: moc : August 22nd, 2014-10:19
still relaxing...... MO

Thanks my friend....

 
 By: moc : August 23rd, 2014-02:19
Mo

Very nice trilogy! Looks like you were in a sporty

 
 By: timerider : August 22nd, 2014-12:22
mood! Take good care and still looking for my Hawaiian ink artist. Best, Tim

Tough to find indeed....

 
 By: moc : August 23rd, 2014-02:21
was just in contact with some guys from there ,but not traditional tattoo artist more like americana style.... Apparently its a dying breed,but still around,I believe you need to ask locally. I will carry on the search nevertheless... Mo

another day in Paradise

 
 By: psfparis : August 22nd, 2014-06:31
i am lucky enought to travle for business "all" around the world (Europe/Asia/North America/north and west Africa...) and i have to admit there is no place like Corsica a perfect combo of sea and mountains...(even if my cr--py pic does not reflect it) ...  

DAS on croco?

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:13
That must be the first time I see the DSA on a croco strap! It works very well! HAGWE Blomman

No Office here

 
 By: William M aka Mr.Lume : August 22nd, 2014-07:14
Omega & Harley w/ lots of open road Some scenery on the way w/ S.L. ...  

Road trip! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:14
Sounds like a lot of fun! :) HAGWE Blomman

Summer means...

 
 By: andrewluff : August 22nd, 2014-07:46
Sunshine.... and a glass of my favourite tipple... ;) Cheers Andrew ...  

Wow, your first...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:15
Sunshine shot is awesome! :) HAGWE Blomman

Is that your nickname????

 
 By: moc : August 22nd, 2014-10:18
Great shots..... Happy summer mate...book the flight... Mo

Was in HK with my J*D....

 
 By: S F : August 22nd, 2014-07:53
Pls do pay attention to the watch instead :) The 1st day could not be better than this.. Tai-O 2nd day morning hike Lunch (part of it) after a 3 hr hike Dinner - totally negated all the calories loss in the am ...  

Great skyline!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-10:16
But I do prefer the second view! :) HAGWE Blomman

Way out of the office...

 
 By: jporos : August 22nd, 2014-09:13
on the Disney island. Looking to return next year. HAGWE! ...  

Sounds like a lot of fun! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 22nd, 2014-09:56
And the right watch for the occasion! :) HAGWE Blomman

Out of office pics

 
 By: ED209 : August 22nd, 2014-13:07
Have a great weekend! Regards, ED-209 ...  

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: ED209 : August 26th, 2014-07:54

Very enjoyable

 
 By: ED209 : August 26th, 2014-07:56
Thanks hs111 for the kind words. It was fun playing at the beach. It took a while to take some of the shots. Most of the time it was really sunny (which is a good thing) and too bright to take pics. I had to wait a little bit for some cloud cover to get a... 

1000km from home ...

 
 By: AndrewD : August 22nd, 2014-19:49
... and still enjoying the simple but good things of life. Espresso macchiato and sticky date pudding. Live iPad photo ... ...  

Nicely aged with just the right condiments!

 
 By: rnaden : August 22nd, 2014-21:56
Very appetizing!

Enjoying the small things in life....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 24th, 2014-02:57
Is a great way to enjoy life! :) Best Blomman

Guess, the Caffeine + date desert are reminders.. To home, sweet home !.. :)

 
 By: hs111 : August 24th, 2014-09:18
.. well, not forgetting your Sub (5513 ?) nearby.. Best & travel safely ! hs

Quiet weekend

 
 By: rnaden : August 22nd, 2014-19:53
Spending a quiet weekend with the family and reflecting on time and the things that matter - our families. The one thing I won't ever rate more than our beloved watches. My favorite holiday and relaxation watch. HAGWE all! Richard ...  

Sounds like you are ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 24th, 2014-02:58
Having a wonderful weekend, Richard! :) Best Blomman

My brother's on vacation this week . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 22nd, 2014-21:29
. . . visiting us in So Cal. Dinner was at our parent's home . . . . . . just a few hours ago. The whole Ventura County branch . . . . . . of our family was on hand. Barbecued steak and salmon, oven roasted cauliflower and potatoes, and green salad with h...  

Looks like you were ....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 24th, 2014-03:00
In for a real treat! :) Best Blomman

Not nearly as cute . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 24th, 2014-09:43
. . . as my niece ;-) . . .

Tool-watch weekend

 
 By: BentN : August 23rd, 2014-14:57
After a very busy week, its good with time off. This weekend, much time will be spent in our "2nd home", the car, driving and relaxing. A real tool-watch joining, the IWC Ingenieur ME. Heavy beast, yes, clear dial and quite comfortable, also yes :-) Than...  

I must say that I have a...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 24th, 2014-03:04
Soft spot for these "technical looking" Ingenieurs! :) Best Blomman

Late entry

 
 By: Tim Jackson : August 24th, 2014-07:20
Heading out to my other office ;) Cheers, Tim ...  

Tim, if this is the way to your office....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 24th, 2014-08:21
I think I would like to apply for work at your place! ;) Best Blomman