Three decades ago, when I started to get interested in watchmaking... I never thought of having one day more German watches than Swiss watches (or even more than one ... but that's another story!).
Is really lucky for us, watch fans, that history has given back with even greater luster such a patrimony of knowledge!
I'm wearing a borrowed watch (It was confiscate by my wife when I got it). It's a twin barrel movement, L 99x. More info here: Let's start with a B&W picture: Full color: And a static picture that I believe shows the "magic" of this watch. It's one o...
The original Lind is huge, if I remember. This one is important, for me, because it contains the last true in house movement made by Longines, a brand that has a lot of history in terms of watchmaking. It's from 1977, meaning that I believe it qualifies a...
The 38mm is so wearable and good-looking. I do not understand why this model (and the Weems) is not more popular and why Longines does not release a really good re issue of the original size, with a mechanical caliber. The ETA versions were just a pity. N...
. . . and I'm off shortly, first to a brew pub discovered within walking distance (!) of my place, and later to the famous seaside dive bar for an evening of beer and 8-ball with the gang. Wearing the '56 Seamaster tonite . . . . . . and I'll return Satur...
. . . it's the uncomplicated one that finds my favor. I'm striving to come up with a single example that goes the other way, and can't. Even when the date display is in analog form, such as the PP 6000 ( vs 5000) . . . the simpler version gets the nod whe...
I was crazy for one of these 12-15 years back and your picture brings the sentiments back. I love so many things about this watch. The case and dial are so well made and the red details on the dial as well as the leaf hands (even on the sub-counters!) add...
yup, a 16550. Not many notices the subtle differences from the 16570. I know it doesn't count as a vintage with the sapphire and the wg surrounds but the warm patina of the tritium and the fact that they are quite rare does it for me :) A very wearable "c...
...this, 'simple like the old days', is the watch on the wrist at this very moment (although the orange T-shirt reflecting in the bezel is replaced by a yellow one today!). Of course, it is still Friday - tomorrow will bring something more 'utilitarian'....
very nice watch indeed and having seen it "live" I guess that it may not be easy to take such a wonderful picture of it. Have a nice weekend....and let's catch up soon:) Cheers Francois
Recently after reading about it and consulting to some Seiko guy here, I decided to buy this... A very nice watch, beautifully finished, especially for the price.. But somehow the style is a bit different to what I normally wear.. And after getting it I t...
is better than the black? Honestly what first attracted me to the watch was the black one I saw in one of the watch blog But as I saw some photos of the silver one, made me want to get that one instead Sam
I still wonder why i keep having this headache ... HAGWE tous le monde. PS. I will do a post on my newest acquisition !!! A real bargain i found in Brussels ;-) Bim ...
Love the fact that it is a no nonsense watch. It does what it has to do and does it right. One of the best looking watches in its category. Sorry this had to be posted under the first post of course, it always goes wrong, sorry Nicolas. GEO
Hi folks! Here my faithful friend, with his red eye-catching week indicator... not so common, but I love it more and more! Best, massi PS. Hi Nicooo!!! ...
Three decades ago, when I started to get interested in watchmaking... I never thought of having one day more German watches than Swiss watches (or even more than one ... but that's another story!). Is really lucky for us, watch fans, that history has give...
Alas I have been traveling again. And I brought a "new" watch I've never traveled with before. Which turns out to have a bit of lume And is more usable than I thought it would be Cheers, Cazalea ...
Nevertheless, I decided for a different piece on each day : - for today, just 2 quick pics, of a watch I don't wear that much, although actually quite nice: The PuristS ABP Pro.. My choice for today.. In a country far away.. No nonsense.. Little Stealth l...
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : November 15th, 2014-00:59
Seriously, my friends and I in Singapore are saying the Geophysic didn't appeal to us initially but after seeing more and more posts on this watch here, the poison is building up! Vlad alert!! Cheers Robin
.. Apologies for my ignorance, but which Refs are those and from when ? As my Rolex interests have so far only dealt with Subs, Explorers, GMTs & plain datejusts, - Daytonas to me are unknown territory.. Thank you in advance, Best & HAGWE !! hs
glad you are interested in Vintage Daytona. The one on the left is the Ref 6239 circa(1969),it is the earliest daytona. Originally the subdial is black ,but due to humidity , oxidation , paint qlty in that period etc it has turn brown or as we call them "...
.. are supposedly rather rare birds. Each has a different appeal. As well the Tropical as the PN have their specific presence, it appears. Thanks again for the nice & pertinent education, always nice to learn from a fellow Purist ! My best & HAGWE ! hs
...this timepiece has been on my wrist during the last five days, and I m sure I will keep wearing it for many many more days! I m in love! Hagwe to you and our nice friends here! Cheers from Bellagio, Lago di Como. Abel PS. Your FF is another of my grail...
...played against fully enjoy our visits to Venezia and Bellagio, but these are so beautiful places, and I m sure you will love this place. Can imagine how beautiful is now and much more with nice weather! I wish you ll visit here soon! Abrazos Abel.