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Karree and Dr No ...
Sep 14, 2012,15:05 PM
... are inextricably joined in my mind. I can't mention one without thinking of the other. GO may well have designed this series with you in mind. No greater compliment, Art.
Andrew
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Reliability and ruggedness is most important!
By: patrick_y : September 13th, 2012-10:46
Something super-rugged, super-reliable. Waterproof, with lume. Accurate with date. Something like the PuristSPro ABR watch or a Rolex Submariner would be my ideal choice. ' ...
ABR!
By: patrick_y : September 13th, 2012-10:58
ABR, it is.
I'd want Nico's JLC MMR...!!
By: Andy : September 13th, 2012-11:03
Hopefully Nico will oblige with a quick pic.? I choose this for it's beauty and beautiful sound to help keep me sane :) Yours, Andy.
Cheers Nico....
By: Andy : September 13th, 2012-11:51
I'd be very happy on a desert island with this beauty....might not want to be saved..! :) Gorgeous my friend, Andy.
Desert desert, the Island? Alone alone, I must be?
By: amanico : September 13th, 2012-11:07
In this case, no doubt for me: A watch coming from a friend. Elegant and class, because who knows, maybe I will meet a superb creature I would have to seduce. And for an hypothetical date with this creature, an Alarm as it would be totally stupid to miss ...
ok....its a great watch....but....
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 13th, 2012-12:28
......it would most definitely not be a deciding factor on whether you score with Scarlet Johannson
I take it Stan is akin to . . .
By: Dr No : September 13th, 2012-11:58
. . . my magic 8-ball, with both the authority to make critical decisions . . . . . . and the added benefit of serving as a useful prop ;-) . . . ...
If only it were . . .
By: Dr No : September 14th, 2012-10:11
. . . my watch! The '59 Seamaster belongs to a former colleague, and had just been returned from restoration at Omega's facilities in Biel when that image was taken.
It's a great prop ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-14:48
... although it may challenge your balancing skills! A little more light on that dial would make the photo, but no one can argue with the watch. Beautiful Seamaster, and it would be a good choice for the dessert island too. Andrew
Stan says, "Thanks!"
By: dxboon : September 13th, 2012-22:50
He has good taste in watches, just like you. :-) Daos
The only companion I would want on a desert island...
By: ThomasM : September 13th, 2012-11:37
"What's that?!?" you ask? Well, there's something for everyone - For MTF and other epicures, oysters are the perfect companion, especially freshly shucked ones. For our OP, ArtD, that bottle of Scrimshaw was MIGHTY good...and righteous companion under any...
Hog Island Oyster Co, right off Hwy 1 . . .
By: Dr No : September 13th, 2012-11:50
. . . on Tomales Bay, near Marshall, California. I've been there but once, many years ago, yet the memory lingers. An evocative image, Thomas.
Perfect companions ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-14:56
... all of them. Never tire of that photo. A perfect end to the afternoon. Most people match oysters with champagne, but I completely support your choice of a hop-driven ale. Stout is another wonderful match. I can taste it all now. Warm regards, Andrew
Desert Island & Rescue
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 13th, 2012-11:49
There is always some romantic ... Captain Nemo like connotation in my mind regarding that issue so I'll go for GaryG VH Antiqua Why? Because he would rescue me quickly if I had his Antiqua :) Gary please give us your best Antiqua shot + I'll be having thi...
I knew you couldn't :))))
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 13th, 2012-13:06
After all we have same preference for monkeys :) :) ;) Best Damjan
Since GaryG is not in da house
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 15th, 2012-01:58
I'll be cheeky enough to borrow one of his latest pics in order not to let this awesome thread is crippled by absence of one amazing desert island watch :) Cheers ...
We're on the same track, Nilo . . .
By: Dr No : September 13th, 2012-12:15
. . . a Glashütte Original perpetual calendar for me, but rather than one of my Karrees, it would be . . . . . . the ceramic Senator cal 100 . . . . . . with useful lume and exceptionally rugged non-metallic case. ...
Steel . . .
By: Dr No : September 13th, 2012-13:46
. . . and from a limited edition of one hundred pieces, although reputedly, fewer were actually completed. The rose gold edition was set at sixty pieces, but again, far fewer were ever delivered. Damnedest thing, I was on this very watch when it was relea...
Karree and Dr No ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-15:05
... are inextricably joined in my mind. I can't mention one without thinking of the other. GO may well have designed this series with you in mind. No greater compliment, Art. Andrew
Synaesthetic experience
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 15th, 2012-01:51
for me too dear Andrew Right in bulls eye once more Best Damjan
I agree. All those functions would be very valuable ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-14:59
... while castaway on an island. Nicely captured dial and even better control of reflections. I learn something from your photos every time - and I can't take a posed, static watch photo to save my life. :-( Andrew
Actually.... and I guess this is not surprise...
By: 219 : September 13th, 2012-12:40
but I would have to go with this. Enough to keep my horological curiosities intact, tough enough to see out the duration on the island. Andrew H PS. Great photo from Chris4 - not mine, although I wish! ...
Easy choice.
By: . Anders : September 13th, 2012-12:52
This gives me joy and the shiny face could be used to send distress signals ;) HAGWE Anders ...
So let's see, good water resistance, survival tools,
By: timerider : September 13th, 2012-13:44
rubber strap, alarm, fairly light weight, easy to read day and night. Voila! The Solar Navigator, a perfect choice. Just not that readily available. Best to all, Tim ...
Thanks, Tim. I love to be ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-15:12
... reminded of these less common pieces. A great choice for the dessert island. Here is a link to the press release in 2007 for mor information: Regards Andrew
Hi Andrew, that is because you are true collector!
By: timerider : September 14th, 2012-16:37
I got to hear all the stories about Amundsen and what a great explorer he was, quite a day to remember, they also delivered my watch that day. Another little crumb from the cake of collecting I knew you would enjoy! Take care, Tim
The PuristS Desert Island watch
By: MTF : September 13th, 2012-14:30
Fellow PuristS, I crave thine indulgence to propose the ideal PuristS Desert Island watch. Although reassured that I will eventually be 'rescued' albeit with timing uncertain, I choose this practically indestructible, accurate and precise timepiece comple...
I couldn't bring myself to do it.
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-15:22
Even though the functionality is useful. Prefer to sit and wait for rescue or enjoy my last days with a mechanical timepiece. A
If the boat was going down ...
By: AndrewD : September 13th, 2012-14:53
... and I had to swim to the shore, I would be grabbing this ... Reliable. Water resistant. A trusted companion. But no date might be a problem – hard to keep track of those endless days waiting for rescue. :-) ...
On a desert island...
By: foversta : September 13th, 2012-15:02
I would wear a fun watch in order to be able to play with it! So I would choose the BlackJack by Claret... 3 games in one including a pair of dices! :) Fx ...
tool watch for sure...
By: MattS : September 13th, 2012-15:35
my latest catch: a rare Eberhard Scafograf 200 Ref 11536 from 1961 Matt ...
Thanks Andrew, it took a while
By: ED209 : September 14th, 2012-21:35
Had to wait for the right moment with cloud cover to get the lighting right. Thanks for the compliments. Regards, ED-209
It's certainly the obvious choice if ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-16:30
... rescue is your primary motivation. However, choose the right watch and who needs rescuing. ;-) [Typing this safely in the comfort of my home. I would feel differently on the dessert island I think. :-) ] Andrew
Let's be practical about this...
By: pplater : September 13th, 2012-18:09
First thoughts turned to something practical, Art. This seemed to fit the bill, and what’s more it’s Australian: The blurb: “Australian company Kogan comes back with the Kogan GPS Watch which is touted to be “the most feature packed watch on the market”. ...
Dear Art you clip is
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 14th, 2012-05:58
pure Brrrr.... Horrorifically Damjan
Thanks Bud...
By: aboen : September 13th, 2012-22:22
another Drew's homemade strap :-) ...
I'm in love. Can I order one? :)
By: TdotBean : September 14th, 2012-21:01
I seen something like that for the 382 but on the 372 it looks just as nice. Is the leather smith taking orders? ;) Regards Tyler
The DSSD
By: fernando : September 13th, 2012-19:46
part weapon, rugged and totally water resistant! HAGWE :) fernando ...
This is what I wear while in Majorca...
By: sanro : September 14th, 2012-00:57
...which admittedly is not very deserted these days... But for this photo I managed to capture a good tranch of beach nearly empty! ...
This without any doubt for me ......
By: dreamer8 : September 14th, 2012-01:49
My SD. This is the watch I would be wearing if i got lost on a desert island.I wear it for camping out in the bush, fishing , snorkelling and holidays by the sea. Rugged, bulletproof, dependable IMHO. I like the reassuring glow of the Luminova compared to...
Fly fishing?
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-16:43
You should do a post on TimeOut. Nice photo. Andrew
Thank You....
By: dreamer8 : September 16th, 2012-00:48
You can do fly fishing without going very far. Around Marysville, Launching place and Warburton along the Yarra River. Mainly Brown Trout. Cheers,dreamer
Does a peninsula count as well?
By: anaesdoc : September 14th, 2012-02:03
Hi Art, thanks for this challenging question! As some previous posts have pointed out the importance of their loved ones as companion on the lonely island, I will answer your question with this picture: This vintage Mk 6 would be my present choice. It arr...
Indubitablement ...
By: p@trice : September 14th, 2012-02:04
My new toy ... HAGWE Best Patrice ...
I could stay
By: . Anders : September 14th, 2012-07:28
forever to be near such a beauty :) Very nice watch /Anders
Kinky ...
By: AndrewD : September 14th, 2012-16:46
... hand. Beautiful. A
Not a hard decision...
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 14th, 2012-05:08
1) With the Navy Seal on my wrist, I would be able to build my own raft and escape back to the UK....well, at least I would have the option! 2) With the Navy Seal, should a resue plane come over during night time, the luminous glow from teh watch would ce...
i wouldnt wear a watch
By: G99 : September 14th, 2012-05:48
Who needs a watch on a desert island. When its dark its night, when its light its daytime. However, i'd be very pleased if this one got washed up. ...
I was working on the...
By: G99 : September 16th, 2012-02:20
I was working on the theory that i was on a desert island after my boat sank so i may not have had a watch on. I didnt realise that everyone else had been 'coptered to the island with a Harrods hamper :) Best Your man friday(i'll do amything for fifty qui...
Been there, done that.
By: SethRL : September 14th, 2012-06:41
This photo was taken on a puddle jumper to a tropical island -- not really a deserted desert one mind you, having a rather nice resort but it's as close as my stable gets. This watch truly does take a beating and fulfills the requirements of being rugged,...
That is a cool Seiko
By: nilomis : September 14th, 2012-09:20
I love those ones and I'm craving for one MarineMaster. That is the kind of watch to replay "Robinson Crusoe" or "Flight of the Phoenix". Cheers, Nilo
Not only one of my all-time favorite films . . .
By: Dr No : September 14th, 2012-10:57
. . . but I met one of the featured actors, Peter Bravos, many years ago when he was the owner of a Greek nightclub in Hollywood. He was married to the director's daughter, and wound up in the film essentially as a favor to her. Although his acting career...
Breitling line is amazing ...
By: nilomis : September 14th, 2012-11:29
I'm finishing a photo session of some (or should I say MANY) Breitling watches. Every box that I opened shows some non-vanilla ones! Congratulations for yours, Nilo
Thanks Nilo
By: Ubik : September 18th, 2012-02:43
I can't wait to see your Breitling pics. I'm sure they'll be mouthwatering.
Well you picked the Polaris
By: Ubik : September 18th, 2012-02:44
which would have been my first choice. As for the Longines, mostly for pilots not desert Islanders. Good news to hear you are ready to trade your watch with me :))
Same as last week...
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 14th, 2012-10:46
...no watch on a Island... Or I would prefer a bottle (or more ) of good wine (depending on the storage facilities located on this very remoted Island For longer storage would I take the 2009... OR, I could take a good and proven beater with me... A SM300...
Spending time on a desert island means...
By: KIH : September 14th, 2012-12:51
... it will be dusty or sandy, potentially watery environment. Therefore, robust, at least 10 bar water resistance. And at the same time, reliable, comfort to look at, and feel happy to wear..... and you may lose lots of weight, thus smaller watch may fit...
Gorgeous watch, but ...
By: anaesdoc : September 14th, 2012-15:02
would you really take that precious piece with you :-)? Lovely sized with its 34 mm and quintessential in its overall design - my congrats! Best regards anaesdoc
Actually I would....
By: KIH : September 15th, 2012-02:11
... knowing that I am going to a desert island on purpose beforehand and that I would be rescued after a while. But, if I were to end up accidentally on the desert island, the watch would not survive the water to begin with :-) I didn't say it was mine :-...
good choice!
By: radone : September 21st, 2012-08:22
I didn't know that Simplicity is 10 atm water resistentI didn't know that Simplicity is 10 atm water resistant. Is that really true? Radu
Can this be any more practical?
By: mrsnak : September 14th, 2012-14:00
Keeps perfect time and should never need a service or repair. Critical for a desert island... ...
No arguing that point, Darren . . .
By: Dr No : September 15th, 2012-10:16
. . . if the original Speedy was good enough for this guy . . . [Apollo XVI astronaut & moonwalker Charlie Duke] . . . it's gotta be good enough for us ;-) . . . ...
I like what Hans said WW Wine And Watch
By: Bill : September 14th, 2012-15:19
But when the wine runs out I will be back. The GMT will do the trick to keep track of time. I added a few vintages of the wine he proposed. For good measure. Bill ...
Well It's quartz ...
By: Mark in Paris : September 15th, 2012-01:37
Even if a solar or mechanical watch would be more relevant ... (anyway, you'll have plenty of time learning reading time through the sun position) I would chose this (see the time on the bottom right hand side ?) : ...
Hehehe I spent
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 15th, 2012-01:46
hours, days, months playing Donkey Kong Thank you for quick return to early childhood Best D
Will have to be this
By: DaMctosh : September 15th, 2012-06:11
Tested by special forces, 300m water resistance, chrono just in case you need to time sometime like navigation (or gourmet desert island cooking), auto and built like a tank. Apologies for the horrid pic (definitely no pic of the week here unless Andrew i...
Of my watches, it would probably be my Panerai PAM195
By: AnthonyTsai : September 15th, 2012-15:57
It has a durable PVD coating and the best thing is it has my name engraved in the solid caseback (for those who aren't Panerai fans, Panerai engraved each PAM195 owner's name into the solid caseback) so that way if no one rescues me in time and my body ge...
Good thinking, Anthony ...
By: AndrewD : September 15th, 2012-16:41
... although the forensic team could probably identify a few PuristS just based on the exotic and rare watches strapped to their skeleton wrists. A
Functional for me...
By: jporos : September 15th, 2012-20:02
Lacher by Laco Admiral. Toughest watch I have. ...
island tested and shark teeth resistant...
By: nitediver : September 16th, 2012-02:53
BP FF. 5 days power reserve, in case i fall asleep under a coconut tree. Waterproof in case i have to hunt fish. Sapphire Bezel, so the shark teeth will leave no marks (at least not on the FF, but what about my arm?) Best, Stefan ...
First of all I thought of this one.............
By: Topcat30093 : September 16th, 2012-04:25
Perfect, I would know not only the time but the date month etc.......But than I thought about the environmental elements and changed my mind for this one :) But then thought, that a date would be good to have :) so I finally went with this one :) Excellen...
Patek 5110P
By: fabios : September 16th, 2012-10:06
....to know what happens in the rest of the world! ...
Whatever i wear everywhere !
By: bimbeano : September 16th, 2012-12:19
:-) What i've been wearing last friday in Tenterden ! a late HAGWE ! Bim ...
A friend gave it to me ...
By: bimbeano : September 16th, 2012-13:14
... the Swedish chef from Stockholm :-) ... ... i received lots of other straps from my English lover boy :-) Bim
What else?
By: MichaelC : September 16th, 2012-19:58
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