WristScan

Team, Here we go (disclaimer - I don't own any real unusual watches, since I'm very conservative for watches): The fist one, I'm absolutely sure, is very unusual to be on a Purists wrist. I got it, with another two, from a seller that sold/give to me (I d...  

You are eligible for visit now Funny thing is that since you made announcement of this week's WS I plan to post same brand as you did... what was that pplater used to say "Great mind think alike but fools seldom differ" Anyway unusual cos it's quartz.. un...  

In respect to Casio, I believe that everyone has or had. About Pplater's saying "Great mind think alike but fools seldom differ", this is only applicable to Down Under fools. Our fools, "think different". Cheers, Nilo

. . . 'til you've tried it." ...  

Your full body picture wearing this one, just to see the proportions. The theme is unusual not weird watches. He he. Cheers, Nilo

. . . pplater initiated some four years ago instead? :-)

We must repeat Pplater's thread. I can play with this UN? Or a Sicura diver that is smaller. Cheers, Nilo ...  

I was still impressed with a U N that you posted. Thanks, Nilo

I've got just the right heels to wear with this beauty ;-)

. . . damn, you're stylin', Miki! :-)

I think is this one... Reason? The arced Jaeger-LeCoultre logo! And of course, my unusual BIG love for this watch! :) HAGWE Blomman ...  

Any JLC that you own is unusual. I keep dreaming with your Snowdrop set. This one may be unusual but is outstanding. Even the strap is dressing this watch perfectly. Since your winter is around the block, I suggest that you ship it to warmer places, to me... 

Thank you, Nilo! Well, some things are more unusual then others... The arced JLC logo is a very unusual detail. Best Blomman

The wait will be worth it! :) Best, my friend Blomman

in the details ! U gotta stop posting these vintages ........ LOLLL Its killing us ! Unusual watch , more than usual (and real) pain !

with the real Devil... Vlad! ;) Best Blomman

THIS one! Best, Nicolas ...  

With a huge pleasure to see a Freak on this background. Not that a Freak needs any. Cheers Master of Darkness, Nilo Note: Don't waste time and resources. Judges are hidden on a Polar base, surrounded by hungry bears, mad wolves and ... angry cockroaches (... 

That's the question, my friend. 50% of chance. Cheers, Nilo

. . . in a collection of mostly offbeat specimens would be the '40 Omega tank . . . . . . that's been at the watchmaker's bench for almost a year awaiting installation of a new balance staff. Here's a close-up of the original balance staff . . . . . . in ...  

I only saw one like this on the Omega "black book". After one year waiting. You must be a monk. I'm crazy waiting one month for a (surprise !!) to be repaired! Congratulations, Nilo

. . . over the long waits we endure for some of our watches, but he's very good, and definitely the best around So Cal. You might've seen him . . . . . . on Pawn Stars .

My watchmaker will be envious. He never appeared on the Pawn Stars, that is very popular here. Cheers, Nilo

. . . Jagger Le Cooltruh? :-) PS - Chumley's my favorite. That guy's beyond cool.

But is a must see show. Cheers, Nilo

They do seem to get in some amazing stuff. Houdini's Strait jacket and the Shelby Cobra frame a guy got for free clearing out an old storage locker! I like all the experts. Have you seen Cajun Pawnstars or my other fav American Pickers?

. . . I never feel an urge to wear it, like with the Karrees or Connies, but when it's on my wrist, it feels just right, as though it belonged there. I wouldn't mind adding another to my collection someday. They're nothing special in purely horological te...  

. . . from the files . . . ...  

Today is this year's Harvest Moon. So...... Unusual? Well, around here maybe not, but there are less than 20 of these in the world. ...  

It is good to see this one see the daylight again after years in my watch cupboard. The Tissot Porto Edicao Comemorativa, released in 2001 to celebrate Porto as the Cultural Capital of Europe. Not so unusual, and quite common, being a LE of 2001 pieces, ...  

with very unusual (and Unique) fonts !

Dean, First because of the homage to Porto and Portugal. Second because now I know that "Eu posso responder as tuas postagens, sem problemas (*)". Cheers, Nilo (*)- I can answer your post without problems.

Obrigado meu amigo, although my Portuguese is limited, but I have a brother in Lisbon to translate if I have problems. Great theme this week ! Dean

this one is rather unusual in that it only has seven jewels. ...  

Is classy and a beauty. Cheers Nilo

. . . is very interesting; I've never heard of this line from Seiko before.

This watch sync to the satelite at a push of a button. Amazing technology. Love the case which is ceramic coated . Best Iceman ...  

At least coming from you. But since I'm an accuracy freak, the day that they make one smaller, I will be in. Cheers, Nilo

The most unusual wristwatch in my collection is the Minerva Pythagore. Minerva didn't make many and the brand doesn't exist anymore. Its a very personal for me with the «the Frey Connection» and it's impossible to replace. Best Regards Livius ...  

Livius Someday I go to locate a Minerva. Gorgeous and with a magnificent movement. Love the dark styled pics. Cheers, Nilo

First two belonged to my friend and I just adjusted them for him I bought the second two but sold them on again - a 5-6 years ago, I guess ...  

. . . gorgeous, Mike. I saw one at a (actually, the - Minerva only had one at the time) dealer in Carmel some eight years ago. Not that I'm actually planning on getting one, but if the stars were in alignment, this Minerva, in either steel or white gold, ... 

The most unusual: And for today and the rest of the weekend: HAGWE Doug ...  

The first one is VERY unusual. Can you tell us about the brand/model? The Rolex, here where I am, is also uncommon. They normally "vanish" from the wrist on the first traffic stop! Cheers, Nilo

For the second one, always under the shirt sleeve ;) For the first one, homework ;) Swiss Unitas, 41mm case, logo & rail print on the saphir, dial make by a aerograph painter, brand: Never2Late ;) Best Doug ...  

love the red dial Doug. G On 20 Sep 2013 13:02, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Caius (registered) on September 20th, 2013 - 05:01 > > *Title: You're right > * > > *

Doug, could you pm me their website please as i cant find them on google. best Graham On 20 Sep 2013 13:02, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Caius (registered) on September 20th, 2013 - 05:01 > > *Title: You're right > * > ... 

its my Azimuth Backwards in Time 2 hander with brown dial. ltd edition of only 80. This could also be classed as unusual. Angular Momentum 'Poker'. as could this. Carlo Ferrara Racetrack Regulater have a great weekend everyone. i'm having a total musical ...  

Pass on it back then .... deeply regretful ... Love the black dial and there was a cream dial (I think) Does not come up very often in the secondary market.

there was a gold cased skeleton as well which i would love as you see the 'D' cams and everything. best G On 20 Sep 2013 10:44, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* flamenco (registered) on September 20th, 2013 - 02:44 > > *Tit... 

You are the Master of the unusual. Your backwards watch ... only you. Cheers, Nilo

there other ltd edition pieces in Singapore with a sub second that goes clockwise, but I've never actually seen one. best Graham ...  

Your collection of unusual is unbelievable. I would love to see one with running seconds. Cheers, Nilo

i think Horo has one if not more. G On 20 Sep 2013 13:22, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* nilomis (registered) on September 20th, 2013 - 05:22 > > *Title: Sir Graham ... > * > > *

On another memorable ankle shot. Cheers, Nilo

Seagull Chronograph, Model no. 1963 / Sea-Gull (Tianjin) 1963 Chinese Air Force Re-Issue Wrote about the said piece some time back, u can read it here Certainly not a piece commonly seen. Truth be told, not entirely crazy about Chinese made pieces .... Bu...  

i think its a great watch flamenco as i have one. i also have a Beijing watch co. ltd edition handwind 18 jewel. a real beauty especially for the very low price. best Graham On 20 Sep 2013 10:10, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted... 

Qualifies as unusual and the day that China pays more attention to the finish ... Cheers, Nilo

. ....well, to start with I was thinking "unusual" but then so many unusual watches are not "unusual". So that got me thinking....annual calendar....that is not usual. But then, perpetual calendar is even more unusual. OK, but what about something that ca...  

Not a true forever because it will stop after some billions years, when the Sun runs out of hydrogen but don't be concerned. I have a sundial watch but it's defective. It runs backwards! A free drink to the one that knows why. Cheers, Nilo

Pick a drink of your choice. Cheers, Nilo

...definitely not Swiss white wine.

Swiss white wine or any white wine. Something more serious, more Brit. Cheers, Nilo

Most unusual watch in my collection on my daughter's ankle...she arrived 2 fridays ago. ...  

Double congratulations! First for the baby of course. Cheers, Nilo

A rare Genta on the tiny feet of a miracle ! Congratulations. You naming her Minnie? Dean

Here's an unusual (and cheap) watch that I have. It cost me ten pounds and it's the only watch I found in a UK car boot sale after more than a decade of looking. Sadly I always seemed to be the second guy who spots those funny military markings on an old ...  

The Purists to dig the drawers. Another unseen one and extra cool. Cheers, Nilo

The Pierce chronograph movement is rather odd and difficult to work on, but quite interesting to look at. ...  

. . . is the oddest of all so far . . .

learend the rule - an cheap chronograph costs as much to service as an expensive one. LOL. So it is a project watch which may never get finished. I hope you had a wonderful summer, mon ami. Not to mention a good weekend.

We had a GREAT and MAD week end! Next time, you will be here? All the best, my friend. Nicolas

No Harley Davidson but an Henri Duvoisin. A small watchmakers in Switzerland HAGWE Anders ...  

Anders, It's the definition of "European Chic". Add to that the fine box ... Cheers, Nilo

The box is an Italian craftsmanship, called Intarsia, inlays in wood. Bought this in Sorrento recently. You can see the post here Best regards Anders

Gorgeous box. Thanks for the explanation. Nilo

What a gorgeous watch. Definitely a contender for photo of the week. :) HAGWE everyone

Here you go. Favored by Bernard, I believe - the Seiko Galante. You've got to love the packaging ... how many other watches have a gold leather-grain & (fake) fur lined box? Cazalea ...  

The fur (even faked) add weirdness to the package. Not for all tastes, for sure, but with a strong personality. Cheers, Nilo

such original thought!

I'm not a wallflower but I only wore mine about 10 times, as I always had the feeling you get in that dream: "why did you come to school with no pants on?" Bernard's watch By Foversta (not his) ...  

. . . for the faint of heart. :-) Faintly, Art

I remember seeing these in Basel in '06 or '07 I believe, and thinking Wow. Something completely different than I had even seen, strong designs and an interesting concept for Seiko. You'll have to bring that by next week when we gather with Martin. Cheers... 

One of a few highly sought after Doxa and the Doxa sub 300 the Conquistador was both a competitor and a collaborator with Rolex on the development of the helium escape valve. This watch has some solid provenance with picture of the original owner with the...  

.....unlike some of the early divers....this is aesthetically nice... Really like it

Is a true object of desire! Congratulations, Nilo

I will try to make a few shorter stories than try to put the whole series into one post. Bill

starting a chronograph by pushing the crystal is quite unusual to me ! ...  

Dr. Strong wearing a JLC. That's unusual. Congratulations. Cheers, Nilo

. . . lotsa character in that image.

Azimuth inverse for Mexico Hamilton digital automatic Urwek tarantula. Arnold and Son Longitud one. Frank Muller crazy Hours. And Azimuth Inverse Thanks Have a Grat Weekend to all Best Pepe ...  

This Azimuth inverse is VERY unusual. Do you need a mirror to see the time on it? I only remember seeing a similar (in concept) watch on a flea market other day. This one is a wall clock and it is called "barber clock" and is to be put on the oposite wall... 

I forgot this Seiko "Contra" modular watch, but I don't have a wrist shot (it was SO uncomfortable to wear) Another NOS watch I played with and passed on Cazalea ...  

The ambulance should be there on a matter of minutes. This Seiko ... I'm speechless. There are no words in English that can describe it. I'm tempted to declare your post "hors concours". A watch plus a selection of deep gauge, compass and chronograph! Did... 

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I'm sure that they go to have a very hard work to select the winner. Cheers, Nilo

telephone dial dial "trench" style watch designed by the architect Michael Graves for the Target store chain. HAGWE! ...  

It's inspired on the rotary dial phones? Thank you Sir. Hard work for the judges. Cheers, Nilo

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I learn about this attachment for pocket watches recently. Looks very nice. Could you do a wrist shot? Cheers, Nilo

Was my first try posting from my iPhone. Basic picture uploader only inserts one picture, so went back on desktop :) Just picked this apparatus up. Fun to wear some of my pocket watches now, Only wish it could handle smaller sizes. This watch is 50mm.

It shows the proportions. A question: The screws on the "case back" don't hurt your wrist? Cheers, Nilo

I do have a flat wrist, but I've been wearing this over off and on for a few days and no discomfort or even hair pulling. The only downside would be that my wrist is small, and the weight of the watch tends to turn it on my wrist slightly. ...  

Nice. The dial is enamel? Can't imagine those screws digging into the wrist though. Richard

Friend who gave this to me bought it for a few rubles in Russia in the 80s... ;-) Must say that it looks and runs great!

the past........one an old hermes ermeto the other...well...an old promotional freebie that still rings ...  

In special with the Hermes branding. But ... The Coke watch is unusual. Cheers, Nilo

My unusual Wittnauer at a usual bbq .... My usual LLD with an unusual Renault Formula one car ... HAGWE ... as usual .. Unusual Bim ;-) ...  

Your posts are always outstanding. HAGWE Mr. Bim. Nilo

... but they are very expensive ... too me :-) ... Well, actually i must admit that even a Swatch is too expensive for me at the time :-) ... lucky me i can still laugh .... Bim :-) ... still laughing ...

... my watch which answers to all the requeriments of this Friday Wrist Scan: it is my most unusual watch, it is my most uncommon watch, and definitively it is not an expensive timepiece! It was a present from a dear friend, who knows about my devotion fo...  

Abel, Is endless. Please, tell us more about this very exquisite watch. Cheers, Nilo

... here whenever I can find a pice suitable enough for the week W/S thematic! My "bag" is not so full as you may think, and some weeks I don´t find a watch nor a picture which fits in the theme, but this week I felt this somewhat funky timepiece would do...  

Abel, Yours, gold filled, looks more ... Bond. Thank you my friend. ¡Saludos! Nilo

... though I feel Mr. Goldfinger would like it better that 007!! Lol! Thank you again Nilo! Que tengas un buen fin de semana!! Cordialmente, Abel.

. . . I've ever seen a square crown. Is it more difficult than average to wind, Abel?

... is very strange being square, some kind of novelty for the epoch, as you may see in the advertisment I reproduce above. It makes winding or setting time with an awkward feeling in your fingers, as it seems to be made in "steps" and moving the hands in... 

unusual Well played Abel Cheers D

... the box of samples Dexter keeps inside the A/C is full of surprises!! LOL! Un abrazo afectuoso y un excelente fin de semana mi amigo!! Abel.

Hello Nilo, my most unusual watch may be a surprise for you and many others around here: Probably it is better to speak about the most unlikely watch instead. If someone would have told me years ago that I would buy a Rolex, I would have looked very surpr...  

that is very hard to resist. An your response qualifies as most unusual one in fact :) Best D

(although I usually am very much attracted by the classic timepieces and often cannot afford to buy them) and it is by my lingering around on this site that made this possible! It broadened my understanding and partly changed my estimation of Rolex watche... 

"Never say never". But in this case (Red Sub) it's very hard to resist. Cheers, Nilo

remembering Sean Connery as the first (and for some of us "true" Bond) wearing a Rolex as well in his Bond days. Best regards anaesdoc

. . . well known and appreciated by everyone in this community - could be extra ordinary for you, Andreas. Appreciatively, Art

Sometimes the normal is strange for the weird :-). With this vintage Rolex it is the same story as with vintage Omegas, Breitlings, IWC´s and others that I rarely like in their current sizes (all inflated in my perception): just the right size and timeles... 

The most unusual? Hmmmmmm. Well, possibly this one: Ooops, sorry – wrong photo! THIS one: One of only two jump hours in the watchbox; a moonphase that is uber-cool, a case to make you weep and it's from one of the more 'unusual' watchmakers on the plane...  

And still thinking, by the way... Nice pictures, my friend. Nicolas

Being a corner Gold---- owner, I miss it.

I never saw a moon phase represented like this one. Thanks for showing. Cheers, Nilo

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I have a big problem with Bulova Turning fork watches ... My daughter confiscates every one that I acquire!!! Cheers, Nilo

HAGWE Tyler ...  

Tyler, I didn't saw anything unusual but ... Looking again ... Uau! That's unusual to the cube: 1) The crown (black?) at 12, making it what the Italians calls "Cornuto" (here we give a different meaning). 2) The bezel marks. True "blobs". Do they glow on ... 

The case is bronze and no the blob on the bezel doesn't glow :( The crown at 12 o'clock is a unique touch that I like Regard Tyler

. . . ever. Thanks, T! For those that are totally in the dark, VDB crafts their own cases, crowns, and dials (at least, that's my recollection from several years ago), then fitting them vintage movements, like UG micro-rotors. Cool, in a hot-rod kinda way... 

A friend gave to me..... Impossible to use.... ...  

I never understood, but it seems to happen since the dawn of watchmaking, the manufacture of the so called "erotic watches". Yours is a modern incarnation of this trend. Between us... I agree that is ugly. Sexy? I don't think so. But it fits perfectly thi... 

It became a time-travel! Good weekend to all! Francois from Down Under ...  

This is my "different" time-piece.....after I dropped it It became a Travel-Time My apologies for the re-posting hopefully it works now! Cheers Francois from Down Under ...  

. . . a lifetime supply of straps ;-) . . .

But it comes with a blanket to sleep on the couch for ...weeks, I hope. Cheers, Nilo

which I got specifically because of the film Back to the Future....and I always wanted a calculator watch when at school but couldn't afford one :( Then today I also saw the De-Lorean lego car to complete the theme...LOL... It has parts to make the 3 cars...  

. . . he's the proud owner of a DeLorean, right here in So Cal . . .

There should be a post on the automotive page of this beauty :) He has to get this kit too...it's great..!! Yours, Andy.

I'm glad that my grandchildren are not here this weekend. I cannot imagine where I can find a Back to the Future Lego set here. This Casio geek watch was an object of desire of all persons that were alive during the 80's. Cheers, Nilo

Not at this time... Maybe Xmas. Cheers, Nilo

One of these.... :) ...  

The Spring Drive Moonphase, original release series of only 200pcs Cheers, Tim ...  

. . . there was also a white dial version, if not mistaken. I think Mitch (or possibly someone else in our local Purists circle) has one, too. Thanks for sharing, Tim.

Again an edition of 200 pieces, a slightly bigger case diameter and a different dial, it was black rather than Navy Blue, also the power reserve was an arc rather a circle. Not quite as elegant as this one IMO. Here's a couple of other pics of my piece, d...  

Seiko spring drive is very uncommon here. I believe that I only had one "in metal" for all those years. Impeccable is the single world to describe yours. Thanks for sharing it. Cheers, Nilo

My vintage Leonidas bomb timer with a strap sewn to the lugs. ...  

Very interesting. Could you explain who and how it was used? Lovely background, great strap and, for sure, unusual chronograph(?). Cheers, Nilo

...my eyes start to cross and my head starts to hurt. Here is an explanation pulled from the web courtesy of the amazing book by Konrad Knirim: Here is a very brief description of the piece, which clearly shows you where Graham got their inspiration for ... 

but the most singular design amonst "primitive" vintage divers! Matt ...  

but the most singular design amonst "primitive" vintage divers! Matt ...  

I never ever saw one like yours. The conditions, patina etc. Everything is outstanding. Cheers, Nilo

Next time we meet, we should do the 100-200 shot! Best Blomman ...  

that will be a nice duo! Matt

PuristSPro. Blomman, First it was JLC, then Zenith S.58 followed by IWC. Now, this one! You must have a large chain of watch detectives at your service. Cheers, Nilo

A lot of great and unusual watches, indeed! :) The big triangular indexes are very appealing... Especially when they come in pairs! :) Best Blomman ...  

Once upon a time, in the early nineties, a barely adult, nicknamed Heartbreaker, loved to ride his Ducati Supersport 350 Junior. His motorbike was a "special" one, with a cool look, designed and partially realized by himself. Heartbreaker needed to have a...  

Sticking a quartz on the steering plate :-) . I've never heard of the 350 SS .. i once tried a 400 SS ... which i found quite slow :-) ... i loved the 750 and 900 though. Aaaah, where are the days ...... the 90ies ... wish i took part in more track days a...  

i once rode home from a race meeting with a guy on a 600SS. i was on my 650cc Single cylinder Aprilia and after about 4 miles i gave up waiting for him. the small twin Dukes were very low powered compared to todays dukes. G On 24 Sep 2013 21:17, "www watc... 

That 400 i tried was dreadfull compared to the 750 onwards ... but it was a cool bike nonetheless :-) .... . I tried a Monster 620 5 years ago and the big plus was that even if i hadn't ridden a bike in years after a few minutes i was revving the nuts out... 

I fully agree and like to add that it's really important also to have a good torque and a good power output; I think these two points are even more essential for a pleasant driving experience, than the rough "power". Going back to Ducatis engines, my best... 

... my best friend gave me call to collect his newly acquired 916 SP (996 engine) and put on the first 1500 km :-) ... After 500 km done he called to go back to the dealer to have the magnesium Marchesinis and a REAL WSBK magnesium rearbridge mounted ... ... 

Bim as it's best Only yellow bike only finger up :) Best D

Hi Bim! Of course, a 350 Ducati Super Sport is not so fast, but for me she was a very good first bike. I've never took part in races and I've only had a couple of track days, with my Super Sport. Thank you for the beautiful series of pictures, I've especi... 

A good friend now owning a Ducatistore .... so the story continues .... Dont have a bike now but a 916 could be my next :-). I never took part inraces apart fromstreet-hooliganism and some trackdays .... I think id been better at the Isle of Man than i wo... 

the Citizen Scientific Calculator Watch (CSCW). It's definitely one of the most uncommon watch you can spot these days. To any digital watch collector, this watch is something to add to the collection. Especially if their digital watch collection theme in...  

Akitaishi, The thread for the current weekend is the one "Best picture ...". It's a pity that you arrived late or your watch, for sure, was to be a great candidate to win. Believe me. Your watch is rare and very cool. If you have time, post your best pict... 

It could double up as the "best picture" of my unusual watch. This interesting thread is definitely a long one to follow and I did not notice a change in theme. =-) Anyway, the joy is in the sharing. Glad that u like it. God bless !