Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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I'd really rather have a Ranchero or Rail homage, Abel, with . . .
Jan 06, 2024,19:58 PM
. . . a manual winding movement, but wouldn't rule out a Speedy Pro.
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WristScan Live ! …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 5th, 2024-13:21
Hello and Happy New Year dear friends ! We are now live for the first WristScan of 2024 ! The theme, as you can see from our poster is all about our watches and the “targets” that you would like to acquire this year. This could be a particular watch or wa...
Fascinating choice …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 5th, 2024-14:24
I agree with Abel’s assessment of the situation, it’s a very personal decision. If it was me I would go for option 3b. My reasoning is that I love the dials on both the Nautilus Chronograph and the simplicity of the Vacheron dial. Best regards Captain ...
Since I own none of the options…
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:36
I might not be fully qualified but I personally prefer 3B. The time only OS somehow balances better for me 😊🤷🏻♂️
Starting 2024 ! …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 5th, 2024-13:28
Hello dear friends ! I hope you have had a wonderful festive holiday and started 2024 in a positive way. I have been fortunate to have started the year with a new Porsche after several delays, but it finally arrived on the 1st of January ! As the weather ...
Thank you dear friend …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 5th, 2024-14:17
It’s been a long time coming due to supply chain issues. All I need to do now is put some miles on it… using considerable restraint !
Thank you …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 5th, 2024-18:04
I’ll definitely post some more as soon as I get a moment.
Many thanks for organizing this month’s event Captain.
By: Timeout : January 5th, 2024-14:32
I’m zeroing in on my retirement date at the end of March - one target that I won’t miss 😂. This will be followed by my second target - spending a week in London and Geneva in early April while attending Watches & Wonders 2024 - flights and hotels booked s...
Thanks Art.
By: Timeout : January 5th, 2024-18:34
I’m giving myself a 2 year head-start on my government pension. Hopefully there’ll still be something left when I get there 🤣
Pretty good.
By: Timeout : January 7th, 2024-15:55
I’m starting with a Board position on a charity later this month and will look around for a couple of commercial board positions. Combined with more travel and our daughter’s destination wedding in 2025 I think I have enough to keep me busy😉
Thank you for joining us …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-11:48
You certainly have a wonderful target for this year. Both your Moser and Lange look very good in your photos. I particularly like your wrist shots, all are very attractive. Best regards Captain
Many thanks.
By: Timeout : January 7th, 2024-15:57
Getting in a practice run in mid-February with a friend’s 65th birthday cruise in the Eastern Caribbean 😉
Some beautiful pictures!
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:38
And it must be quite a big milestone, in March! Looking forward to it or is there an element of trepidation after so long? 😊
My target watch for 2024 is
By: Thomas_3 : January 5th, 2024-14:44
a Cartier tank watch. Have tentatively decided to give the quartz model a try, but that could change when the time comes. ...
Hi Thomas
By: Timeout : January 5th, 2024-15:06
Cartier Tanks are always a safe bet. I struggled to find a size that worked for me - ended up with a quartz Tank Solo which my son borrowed 5 years ago - and I haven’t seen it since🤣. I ended up with a Santos Dumont which worked better for me size wise. W...
Get the Tank Solo
By: David Allen : January 8th, 2024-00:51
It's a great watch. I rotate it regularly between my Royal Oak and Nautilus and it holds its own. Who cares that it's a quartz watch. It's pure class on the wrist.
Good choice …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-11:51
This is a certainly a good one to add to your collection.
Now that’s a target I have considered on and off…
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:41
Living in a desert (from both a culinary and watch perspective) but close enough to Switzerland (can see it from most windows of our flat), it should not be that difficult but our kids largely refuse to leave the house during the weekends 😂🤷🏻♂️ Have miss...
Hello dear friend …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-12:17
Quite a lineup of targets for 2024 ! It sounds as though you have already been through the difficult process of selecting watches to release back into the wild 😉 All of the watches under consideration are very nice and it’s difficult to resist any of them...
My pleasure…
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-16:37
I hope I have been able to help. It’s not an easy choice as you have many options. Definitely the Speedy and Sub on the basis that they are very useable. The PP is just very chic !…. I have no firm delivery date … yet 🤷🏼♂️
5327 G ???
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-16:55
Do you want that watch I bought you two years ago??
By: KURT_DAVID : January 5th, 2024-16:26
😳 Was the question my beloved put to me this Tuesday. WHAT WATCH? I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY WATCH! I showed you some pictures. OH, OK! My other half bought me this watch on an impulse in 2022 after receiving marketing emails from Bucherer. My obviously indignan...
I know exactly what you mean!
By: KCLQMULKU : January 6th, 2024-21:19
I too was gifted that same timepiece by a loved one, and it is because of that history that I will always cherish and find it forever beautiful! ...
How about that! Fantastic!!
By: KURT_DAVID : January 7th, 2024-09:33
It really is an unexpected delight. In pictures I dismissed it, yet now in the flesh I am captivated with it. Life is odd sometimes. 😀
Heartfelt target …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-22:39
I know how you feel, I have the same mission in life !
It will be interesting to see this thread next year!
By: TeutonicCarFan : January 5th, 2024-17:02
How close we are to our opinions 🤷♂️ For me, I want to add a rose gold colored case. Right now all I have is steel, Ti and WG. Colored gold is a little bright for me, so I will likely start with a Leather strap vs bracelet (a day date in RG olive dial wo...
I guess in addition
By: TeutonicCarFan : January 5th, 2024-19:05
Seeing white dial explorer 2 in here, I plan to tell my ad I'd like one. No rush or idea how long for that, which is fine. So maybe not 2024. Also will probably wait until w&w before doing anything because if they make a VC tradionelle small seconds with ...
Yes this is YOUR doing 🤣
By: TeutonicCarFan : January 6th, 2024-00:11
That I'd buy whenever I get the call, the RG one, that I need to determine with more accuracy.
I completely agree …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-12:30
This edition of WristScan will be very interesting to review again next January. I like your choices, especially the beautiful Vacheron. Congratulations on getting a 992 Carrera T, probably the best car Porsche make today for pure enjoyment. This is my Po...
No, but I do have a few…
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-22:42
It’s a nice touch to see your car being built. I must tell you a story one day about seeing a different car that I ordered being built in Italy.
No watch targets for '24 . . .
By: Dr No : January 5th, 2024-18:26
. . . mostly because discretionary funds have already been allocated to another project. That could change if Omega delivers an irresistible novelty. Besides the pool cues I'm still avidly collecting . . . [bocote shaft] . . . there's a slim chance I'll d...
When I started collecting vintage Omega, my goal was to own . . .
By: Dr No : January 6th, 2024-17:23
. . . at least one reference of every chronometer movement they made. When I accomplished that feat a few years ago, the drive to accumulate dissipated. I'm like the guy at the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. That last slice of mushroom olive pie is temptin...
Looking like a loud year 😁
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:48
And you seem to be retiring earlier than the trio on your first picture 😂 Keeping fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Currently waiting for two watches that i hope will get on my wrist soon .
By: Watchonthewrists : January 5th, 2024-19:55
One of them is a Blue Mad1 The other one I don’t have any pics yet because its a unique piece with a personal touch. Currently on my wrist this amazing and uber cool Sarpaneva that i have on loan from my Friend and fellow member. Something i hope to add t...
MAD targets ;-)) …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-22:47
Hello my friend, The blue version looks very cool. Which colour is your favourite ?
Hello dear Captain! Very interesting Theme this weekend.
By: Subexplorer : January 6th, 2024-01:52
And interesting to read and view our participants’ targets for 2024. In my sights I presently have just one watch: a Speedmaster CB case which would “complete” my collection of vintage Speedys. Of course I’m sure other watches will come but they won’t be...
Hi Abel.
By: Timeout : January 6th, 2024-11:44
Sounds like you’ve got your priorities right. The problem with picking a retirement date is that you’ve got to give serious thought to what you’re going to do next. It’s much easier to get up each day and carry on with the same routine. Spending time with...
Hello dear friend …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-22:56
It’s good to hear that you have decided to retire and enjoy life to the fullest. I can’t wait to be your get away driver ! As for the CB case Speedmaster I look forward to seeing it on your wrist. Best regards Captain ...
I think you don’t only need garlic…
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:51
But a fully loaded credit card as well 😂 Congratulations on retirement! Seems to be quite a theme for 2024! Sadly still many years away from me 😉 Some fantastic shots, as always, Abel!
Hello, my dear friend !.. Thx for sharing your “2024 vision “ !
By: hs111 : January 7th, 2024-15:37
That CB Speedy Vintage sounds very desirable for you, but even most importantly wishing you a good and healthy year, also for your returement, which sounds like containing a number of attractive travels and seeing friends, flooding their playgrounds.. BTW...
Hello dear friend HS for your so kind comments and good wishes!
By: Subexplorer : January 7th, 2024-16:54
I’m happy to know you like my 5508 Sub which is one of my favorite watches in my collection. Agree with you that most probably I will be tempted by some other watches beyond the CB Speedy during this year. Lol!! And hopefully I will be able to reach my re...
A nice theme for the start of 2024!
By: KCLQMULKU : January 6th, 2024-11:42
I actually feel quite contented right now, which is a wonderful feeling. Nothing I currently 'must have' for this year, but of course things can always change in this marvellous hobby of ours! ...
Quite right.
By: Timeout : January 6th, 2024-11:48
You can’t own ‘em all! Being satisfied beats being wealthy any day of the week. Enjoy the feeling - even if only temporary 🤣
😆
By: KCLQMULKU : January 8th, 2024-17:58
Happy New Year ...
By: diracpoint : January 6th, 2024-12:19
to all Purists! For me, I'm pretty much content with what I have, so no "must have" targets. Although, from time to time I do think about this watch ... 😊 As of now, I'm still enjoying my last acquisition ... 🍻 ...
Nice state to have reached!
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:53
And I can certainly imagine, why the first one is still on the list - lovely piece 👌🏻👍🏻
Dear Cpt, congrats on your new ride!
By: S F : January 6th, 2024-14:22
My target for 2024 is to get the manufacturers to confirm delivery timeframe for a couple of watches ordered in 2022 LOL..otherwise nothing particular to aim for in 2024. However, I got a Rolex SD43 mm just before Xmas23 which was a watch I had in mind bu...
Thank you dear S.F …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-23:07
Getting firm commitments from manufacturers is never easy, but we always hope ! The Sea Dweller is a great watch to have received. Enjoy !
Thks dear Abel!
By: S F : January 7th, 2024-08:37
I did not have a SD and found the previous series perhaps too similar in look to the Sub which i have. With the red font on this, it was the deciding factor for me. Wishing you a bountiful 2024 my friend 😉🥂
Now that sounds like…
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:54
Something that should be normal but sadly is not 😊🤷🏻♂️ Who knows, maybe at some point being treated more as a customer might be rediscovered by one or the other brand 😉😂
Hello Spangles …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 6th, 2024-23:10
The choice of a Pascal Coyon watch is an excellent target to achieve and I would live ti see the finished watch. Good luck with this project. Best regards Captain
Beautiful…
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-12:54
Incoming and today’s wear, both 👌🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : January 7th, 2024-13:29
Very interesting theme…
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-13:03
And a question I have been asking myself for a while. To be honest watch wise there is little to nothing that I absolutely must have, most of the watches on my want to list also residing in the collection already. A VC1921 in WG is still something I would...
Thanks so much Abel!
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-21:02
As so often in life, if the family is happy, the rest will work out just fine 😊👍🏻
Vacheron target …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-17:08
Hello dear friend, A Vacheron 1921 in WG would be a very nice choice. It’s a watch that has tempted me several times. I hope you enjoy the M3 Touring when it arrives. Best regards Captain
Thanks so much Captain!
By: KMII : January 7th, 2024-21:03
So do I! As my wife doesn’t yet know what’s in store next I hope to get adequate driving time in it 😂👍🏻🤞🏻
Hmmh.. Let me see how to play..
By: hs111 : January 7th, 2024-14:54
At this very late stage.. Hopefully not too late, this time.. 😉 Targets ?..Not entirely clear as of this date.. But there are 1 or 2 Pateks, I am considering ( which means these as always are somewhta on the “wallet”-side of the process but there are also...
Big congrats dear friend HS for reaching your first Target …
By: Subexplorer : January 7th, 2024-16:59
… for 2024 so soon!!! This is a wonderful classic Rolex with a breathtaking dial. Enjoy in the best of good health! I also wish you that you’ll be able to achieve those other targets you mention in spite of the budget aspects this level of brand requires....
Hello dear HS …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-17:15
Congratulations on getting your new Rolex. I really like the dial colour and texture. As you say it’s a GADA watch. Travel is a target that I think we can all agree is a good objective for 2024. Best Captain
My targets are …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-16:37
Enjoy more vintage watches and drink lots of champagne ) .. I hope you will all join me ! Best Captain ...
Thanks Art …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-19:24
This watch is very special to me and I will never part with it. I hope you get the PP you want.
Julian ???
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-19:41
Continuing the ho-hum straps replacement
By: timerider : January 7th, 2024-17:42
with exciting bespoke straps. The most recent Hermes saddle leather on My Airain Type 20. The dial and strap now shine in unison with the morning Sun. ...
Great choice …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-18:06
This strap really enhances the dial colour.
My pleasure …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 7th, 2024-18:45
Thank you for joining us this weekend.
Agreed !
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 8th, 2024-10:06