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Very! Also, in a very dry weather a diver watch is a good option too...
I'm living in the north of the Patagonia, a very dry place. Dust is everywhere, so a diver watch it's great, no only because dust can't get in the watch, but because you can wash the watch.
WristScan 11/13/2015 starts now. Theme: Anything but Swiss
This Habring2 has been my daily wear for the past month. Made in Austria. I think Richard and Maria are even more "independent" today than they were when the watch was first purchased in 2013. It is as good, if not better, than any Swiss watch I own in te...
No Senator Navigator?! . . .
. . . I was certain that was going to be your entry, Nicolas . . .
I was somehow certain
That it would be a Made in France Jaeger with you, Nico Lovely piece. A Valjoux 72 movement?
That is an awesome "one and done".
Indeed this was a surprise one. I really thought you would have gone "German" HAGWE, Mike
Aahhh !.. The Panda dial, Love that black on white !.. Clean but pretty cool ! ..
So you by chance know The Ref of this one ? Thx for sharing - I love these Jaegee Chronos ! Best & HAGWE ! hs
Another gem in your collection.
Never noticed the small writing before. Very appropriately chosen!
Richard Lange
Saturday night I will ne in NYC to see "Lulu" at the Metropolitan Opera House. This seems to be an appropriately Teutonic watch to wear. Have a great weekend, all! ...
Saxonian, more like
With a hint of German baroque and lots of Saxonian warmth. Where a Zeitwerk would be pure Prussia, this is definitely much more representative of where it comes from
There is definitely some warmth, and even richness, to it.
So Baroque...perhaps. Now then, is it appropriate for "Lulu"? The opera is rich, but harsh.
There's only one Lulu . . .
. . . that I know of . . . Lulu is no lemon . . . and she's more pop than opera ;-) . . .
Classically German and easily takes down 99% of its Swiss counterparts
Have a good time at the Opera House and thanks for sharing, Mike
Hey MKT, I'm Going To Have To Go Ahead And...
... Agree with you. My H2 Foudroyante is just as wonderful as the day I got it. Have a great day! ...
And you took it back home
At least in the digital sense Great combination with the blue strap, and a very appealing complication!
Will go there soon ;)
But needs to be next year - cannot justify another watch this year and returning from there without at least having ordered one is neigh on impossible
Oh, I was sooo close to purchasing the Foudroyante
then my wife reminded me that I'm always at a loss without a "date" function. Next time I will have to travel to Volkermarkt directly Thanks for sharing, Mike
Two complications in one
Foudroyante and jumping seconds...a gem that flies under the radar.
Of course
What I meant but my daughter and the predictive text conspired against the plural
This was my first...
... Independent. A great piece. Then Richard fixed it with blue'd hands. Tres magnifique. - scott
Breakfast in America* . . .
. . . with my latest GS on tap for today. * apologies to Supertramp ...
That's new! I don't know how you can do such a light California breakfast :-)
We had a Hunter's breakfast this am. Bacon, Sausage, eggs, potato hash, OJ, pancakes! Hope to be in Cali in a few months. Perhaps we can get together in LA Best, Mike
Home for the holidays? Try to clear a whole Wednesday for Maggie . . .
. . . and the 3-ball tournament at Turc's. We'll have . . . First ace . . . a blast!
This is very nice
The dial color and texture as well as the case shape just gels perfectly.
This is .....
my entrance for this week's wristScan. My baby- Sinn 657 Thank you for looking HAGWE Edward ...
Odd
A Sinn, a crane, tissues and fruit. More like the ingredients for a haiku than a German novel Great pic, as always!
My humble attempt at haiku in English.....
I dance says the crane The background is not a game Sinn is my watches name Edward
Note to Static judge: it's ok to grant extra points . . .
. . . for linguistic lyricism!
If you insist Dr No:).....
....a wristshot of my Sinn 657 a German made watch. This photo has better sharpness Best Edward ...
I wish the stork would bring me "babies" like yours!
Love the composition Thanks for participating
Let me play ...
Great theme that should remind us that there are great watches outside Swiss. 1) German made, Sinn U1 Classic near indestructible diver. Oh, the Germans also have "some" nice cars. I'm more addicted to Audi than any other (car or not) brand. Love to play ...
The Athaya is really special
Never even knew that there were watches made in Indonesia - and interesting ones at that. Thanks for sharing! Btw are they only available in Indonesia?
They are available ...
Worldwide. Got mine thru Internet, after seeing a review elsewhere. Google "Athaya Vintage" and ... bingo. Cheers, Nilo
Interesting, I never knew there were vintage seiko homage watches!
Thanks for showing me something new. Best, Mike
Lovely Habring2
Having seen them live for the first time recently I can attest to them being even more appealing in reality than on pictures
And a Leo2? ;)
You just reminded me that I have a similar one somewhere. Unworn for a long time, would need to look for it first. Likewise a Poljot Kamov KA-50 hand wound one that needs a watchmaker\'s attention...
2A5 or 2A6 if I am not mistaken
But a German rebuild rather than brand new, as it appears that it still has the old main gun - 44 calibre, IIRC as opposed to the longer ones for new production.
nice entry. I did not expect to see a russian contestant. Thanks for keeping WristScan surprising!
Have a great weekend, Mike
Another Russian to join yours
Hi As most of the alternative countries seem to be either Japan or Germany, thought I'd lend yours support with my Poljot alarm. Cheers JML ...
So three Russians, then :)
Never so many in one PuristSPro thread, I recon. Nice shot!
Need to take mine to the spa
It was quite good fun (posted lower down in this week\'s WS) but definitely needs some TLC
Ok, let's play, with my new black diver...
This Seiko SRP641. Since I have it, I love more and more Seiko brand. Great theme, by the way, Best regards, This message has been edited by Grasso on 2015-11-12 13:31:12 ...
Seiko is tough to beat . . .
. . . as a value proposition. Between these two, I've laid out more for concert tickets, and that includes the custom shark skin straps. Art ...
That's a really cool picture!
So not only a diver in the conventional sense but also one for deep dives into more academic waters?
Very! Also, in a very dry weather a diver watch is a good option too...
I'm living in the north of the Patagonia, a very dry place. Dust is everywhere, so a diver watch it's great, no only because dust can't get in the watch, but because you can wash the watch.
So rugged is the name of the game :)
Thanks for the explanation - the fit is then even more appropriate.
This is an independent watchmaker who are well appreciated here Mike
For me, the only non-Swiss watch I own is coming from the United States, beginning of the 20th century. Have a nice week-end everyone. Cheers, Mark ...
Love the decorations, especially that photo of the regulator.
They definately don't make it like they used to...now that was old school craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing, Mike
Thanks Mike
Indeed it was another kind of decoration. It would need a little cleaning but still looks nice Cheers, Mark
Thank you, I should make better one one day
even if we will see more the fact it really needs an overhaul Cheers, Mark
I owned an American watch once . . .
. . . for somewhat less than a year. It was the source of no small amount of pride, almost entirely on account of the spectacular mid-century Hamilton pocket watch movement . . . . . . but sadly I was never able to bond with it. Gone, but not forgotten. ...
Intangibles, mostly. The juxtaposition . . .
. . . between relatively austere dial and florid script, and especially, the highly polished unremarkable case, just didn't do justice to the exquisite movement. Had the design been more to my tastes, it would've been a keeper. Art
The RGM 222 has charms . . .
. . . in much the same manner as late '50s American automotive design. There's a certain crassness that imparts character; fine for some, but not on my wrist. Art
That is a colourful way of putting it
And it definitely ensures instant understanding
The wheels work seems very nice from your picture
Americans don't seem to have a high-end watchmaking industry do they? I think they could do as great as any European.
Any pretense to industry is long gone, Mark . . .
. . . but there are a few practitioners of the art . . . The last American? . . . still toiling in the fields. Best, Art
Believe it or not, I saw that thread on HoMe . . .
. . . after posting the KM video here on WS! Synchronicity . . .
I remember when you purchased it and I was equally surprised when it left your collection quickly. Actually saved me from purchasing one sight unseen because
your actions led me to make sure I saw it in the metal before I made my decision. The feel of the winding made me not purchase the sample I saw. Cheers, Mike
A movement does not . . .
. . . a watch make. Glad you were able to benefit from my experience, Mike. Best, Art
It is always interesting to see which Seiko
you are wearing. Original or custom strap? Best, Mike
Custom strap
I put it on the first day the watch arrived to tide me over til I got the bracelet adjusted. Which was never ... :-( and I like this strap so maybe I never will put it on Mike
Interesting Seiko
I do not think I have seen pictures of this one before - goes almost as well with your Elan as the GMT GS
Inspired by England, powered and assembled by Swiss
Their recent models with Johannes Jahnke movements are really something. Best, Mike
The little Swiss Made sign at the bottom should best be covered, then ;)
Nice one, though. I feel they have been getting better and better over the years. What has been your experience with it so far?
They keep much better time than they are promising.
Specs say +/- 20/day. My experience is less than a minute off in a week. Pretty good looking and very, very inexpensive.
Apologies!
This is not an "English" watch. I was uninformed. Truly Swiss. My mistake.
Japanese partners.
Seiko SRP385J1 Orient Constellation FDJ02003w0 Seiko SKX009. My son's first mechanical watch. ...
Beautiful Dornbluth Regulator. Love those hands and the traditional "hours at six" layout.
that stingray strap really makes it though. Best, Mike
Agree on the stingray
The watch is cool to start with - and it seems Saxony is currently leading when it comes to German horology here - but the strap really completes it.
Long-term fan of Dornblüth . . .
. . . here, Nino. I was close to ordering an 04.0 when they were in production; never did, much to my regret. Here's a photo of a friend's example . . . . . . draped on my wrist. Wistfully, Art ...
A real beauty this Dornie,
I find that the blue of the dial is perfectly emphasized by the bronze of the stature
Had the opportunity to try that one on today
And speak to the \'Sohn\'. Great watch and what a pleasant character. Definitely got much higher up my want to have list!
The SRP is just sublime!
Do not think these get sold in Europe but it looks really cool. Likewise with the Orient - so very hard to seem them in the flesh. Congratulations on the 'less conventional' members of your collection!
Here's my entry, from the grand old house of...
Seiko. This message has been edited by Ruffian on 2015-11-12 18:07:46 This message has been edited by Ruffian on 2015-11-12 18:08:09 ...
A classic per excellence
Is that not the anniversary edition with the inky blue dial?
Nice, nice nice.
I was just looking at one of these that\'s for sale. But would it be redundant since I have the black/red version? I sure like the blue/gold combo Mike ...
I just rotated off my Habring, so I'm going with a different country
Germany this time...starting today, this will be my rotation. The GO Panoinverse...it is about as un-Swiss as it gets in terms of look and feel, although it is Swiss owned. ...
Wonderful, how you caught the light on the GO
And the Habring is - as always - a gem. Let's say something that enlivens every train journey?
Everyone has posted Habring so I will switch to German
Easier to just show the collage. Besides Lange and Habring, all else is Swiss Hagwe Best Joe ...
You would not happen to have...
...a slight preference for a specific brand, would you? A truly impressive collection, hat off!
Awesome Lange collection Joe. Great to see that collage and it gives me an idea for the next WristScan.
Have a good weekend Best, Mike
My 11-yr old boy is unstoppable...
ever since he got this knock-off during this Feb cruise, he's on a roll...this year, or his watch bug just grow suddenly??? What have I done? ) He likes mercedes hands, and rotating bezel... His collection this year, likes big watch for his small wrist, C...
At least there will be an appreciative home for your collection in a couple of years ;)
It is nice to see that he is starting early.
Surely you will help him along on the journey :)
Seems like he\'s had a great start already!
Wow... That's a cool gathering Joe.
What would I choose... hmmmm Maybe the Emil Lange. I love the Zeitwerk too for its movement and very unique hour display. The black dial of the Cabaret is so charming and the Dato is quite an iconic chrono. Congratz! Cheers, Mark
Had to go to my old photo files...
... and the one I picked is probably an all too easy choice for the non-swiss theme - anyway, here we go: Do I regret having sold this one? You bet! Have a great weekend. Henrik ...
I know the pain
But think of the gain...an empty slot in the box to fill Thanks for sharing, Mike
Where can I find one of these on Black Friday ? :-)
The sales are usually pretty good! Nice entry, Mike BTW-love your recent photo reports...especially at your daughter's school
Same for me, I don't even go beyond GP :)))
or should I take a photo of my IKEA wall clock? Nah, I'll skip that.
Sorry to have picked a theme that could not be accomodate everyone.
Miss seeing your contribution but perhaps there are a few examples that will inspire you to pick up a non swiss piece? Cheers, Mike
The seiko military is what my daughter is wearing these days to school. She is a style queen!
I like your stack. Thanks for sharing Mike
Thanks - I need to work on the stack though
the stacks a bit small, but I am thinking of adding to it. I think the bug of JDM Seiko has definitely struck Cheers JML
Mix'n'match
While the natural choice for this would be one of the Grand Seiko's, someone here (wink, wink) gave me a wonderful alternative idea... So let's start with the 'Orient is Red' variety You can see that there has been some hard use at 'the front' the watch a...
Thanks!
Yes, the Poljot is definitely unlike any non-Russian watch I have. And I think you cannot get much more opposed watches than the GS and the Poljot
Nice Citizen bullhead chrono...great combination especially
with the paired cufflinks! Cheers, Mike
Of the few non-swiss i have
....this is still my favourite ----- for it's simplicity and elegance HAGWE henry ...
Henry, that Credor is a great alternative to GS. Always considered one
but never quite made the leap. Will need to reconsider. Best, Mike
Awesome Credor
That first photo is brilliant. The "Credor" looks like it's lighted up!
Habring's are nice and discreet.
And one of the few that gets the date windows right.
Entry 1: indeed something German
And something new, black and cool. #187 is the Californian Penal Code for murder. So that\'s kind of fitting for this sinister Friday the 13th! ...
Vixa Type 20
Always liked the history packed into this watch. French military issued, movement and case by the German company Hanhart which had been given to France as a war reparation payment. Everything I like in a military chrono, clean lines and a coin edge bezel....
Since it's SalonQP...I go with a Roger Smith and a Peter Speake Marin.
And congrats especially to Roger for the successful launch of the Series 4. I can't wait to land my hands on one. Seen here my Roger Smith Series 3 set against the Singapore Flyer and Formula One pit building in the background, and my trusty Peter Speake ...
3 Germans looking so different yet somehow feeling the same...
wonderful group photo. Best, Mike
German Red Gold army
Good theme Mike and here is my contribution! Red gold German Lange Datograph armed with a Red gold Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 fountain pen 90th anniversary edition, together with Montblanc\'s Meisterstuck 90th anniversary cufflinks Totally German, nothing...
That is an amazing photo
Good to see 2 German luxury brands next to one another. Probably what the Richemont execs thought when they decided to hand stewardship of Minerva over to Montblanc! Have a great weekend
Thanks Mike!
You mean Minerva with Montblanc to challenge the German sibling Lange? Cheers Robin
A nicely composed picture, and the slight reflection gives it a little more pizazz...
... oh, and btw, nice Dato too ;-)
A bit late to the game, but attending nevertheless!
Of course at this point I can safely say that I own 3 watches and none of which are from Switzerland! Not quite sure why the image quality suffered so much after transferring it... something I'll look into for next time. HAGWE Erik ...
Joining midway with 2 Seikos
One dress, one sports. One modern (albeit reissue), one vintage. One sober, one all-out-70s-loud. Both a lot of fun! Great choice for a theme ! ...
That last photo with the rocks is a very nice photo
love the watches and thanks for sharing, Mike
I can't Play in this category...
...all my watches are Swiss. But I can show you what my favourite non-swiss piece is. Habring Doppel 3 Best Stefan Photo taken from the web, credit to SJX. ...
Hi Stefan, I'm pleasantly surprised at how well represented Habring is on this week's wristscan.
I would have thought some other independents would have been more popular. Here's to wishing you a Habring in your future. Best, Mike
simplicity and flare
how about Simplicity from the land of the rising Sun and some Flare from Italy ...
Nice watches C, and equally nice straps!
Is the GS strap the custom one from Chan Yew?
These numbers and markers are so luscious...
Excellent old school Panerai Bravo Joe Yours D
Yes - although contemporary German submarines tend not to dive too deeply
None of the titanium hulls and ultra impressive depth ratings. But the Sinn watches are great irrespective AFAIK the Bremont cases are much tougher, though.
Duh, I would have both eyes looking at that shark...never at my watch :-)
Thanks for sharing, Mike
Now that is a great entry, I have always love the Planetarium
Thanks for that photo Cheers, Mike
There actually is....
My father was in the war (WW2) and was repatriated to Paris after the war. He bought 3 IWC and this old LIP
Late to the game.
Here we go: An Austrian/German, Japanese, two Germans and a USA for you... HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim ...
As always a wonderful collection of non-Swiss watches...
two KM sightings in one day on Ppro...that's pretty spectacular. Cheers, Mike
That's quite an eclectic and impressive collection of non-Swiss watches!
The Lang & Heyne is especially rare here - possibly the first time I have seen it
