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May not be iconic...
Jun 30, 2018,07:48 AM
But I find it an excellent watch. Hopefully it will earn its rightful place in the eyes of watch aficionados someday
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It's a '44 ref 2242 with an uncommon . . .
By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-11:58
. . . 18 jewel 30T2SC movement. The standard version - which accounted for 99% of production - has 16 jewels. Omega offered to upgrade the movement to 18 jewels; two customers - the Brazilian agent and the RCAF - took them up on it. The additional jewels ...
I'm lost, Walter; the 30T2SCrg had 16 jewels . . .
By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:22
. . . and interestingly enough,30T2rg (subsidiary seconds) movements . . . . . . had 17, but don't recall jewel counts over 18 in any 30 movement. I'll have to check my sources. Intrigued, Art ...
"Mikey . . .
By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-13:46
. . . likes it!"
Lol [nt]
By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:11
Just arrived from the Austrian Alps with a short
By: timerider : June 28th, 2018-11:24
layover in Pennsylvania. The Felix is a beautiful Chronograph and the strap is the most comfortable leather I have ever worn. More pictures on this one coming soon. Best, Tim ...
I'm assuming the pusher at 10 . . .
By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-14:05
. . . starts, and the one at 2 re-sets. Interesting variation on the bullhead theme, Tim . . . don't think I've ever come across it before. Art
Hi Art. Yes and yes. There is quite a good
By: timerider : June 28th, 2018-14:26
And unexpected, as in surprised, article on an βHβ website about the Felix by Habring2. This is my fourth Habring2 so you might say I am hooked and delighted!π
Fantastic piece, Tim!
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:37
Never seen that type of date hand on a Habring before - good choice
thanks K!
By: Joepny : June 30th, 2018-10:03
Was at a cool place to be in Montreal
5726/1A
By: BMR : June 28th, 2018-11:39
I just love this one! ...
First Joe's perpetual, now . . .
By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-14:41
. . . your annual! I really should take one of my G O perpetuals out of the safe deposit box and take it out for a spin . . . it's been quite awhile since their last outing. Art
Nice one!
By: cazalea : June 30th, 2018-21:12
And I think think this is the radiologist/MRI patientβs βNO METALβ watch ...
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By: Subexplorer : July 2nd, 2018-05:37
Missing Zeppelin live ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 29th, 2018-03:00
Your in good company. I did get to meet Robert a few years back, it was fun and very interesting, but that story is for another time and place.
Yes...
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 29th, 2018-10:46
Hope you like it. Its like an old friend to me !
Thanks ..
By: Cpt Scarlet : June 30th, 2018-09:17
Very kind of you
'90s vintage? . . .
By: Dr No : June 28th, 2018-15:07
. . . had the '09 50th anniversary model for awhile, let it go, and now musing the compact version with a similar dial design. El Primeros are fab, no doubt about it . . .
Great eye!
By: Wojo : June 28th, 2018-15:15
1991 DeLuca
What a splendid shot!
By: timerider : June 28th, 2018-15:29
Please be careful not to get it wet, or drop it in the lagoon π. Best, Tim
+1 [nt]
By: moc : June 29th, 2018-02:36
+11 [nt]
By: Gelato Monster : July 1st, 2018-04:15
Not an Icon
By: Uncle Chico : June 29th, 2018-01:54
But it would like to join the others. ...
May not be iconic...
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:48
But I find it an excellent watch. Hopefully it will earn its rightful place in the eyes of watch aficionados someday
What a shot!
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:49
Superb watch of course
Currently wearing this...
By: JFT : June 29th, 2018-05:41
For accessory purpose only... Cz the timing off by hours a day on this one... I wonder if anyone could recommend me to a good watchmaker in Jakarta... Nevertheless... From 30es until now.... This lil guy is a badass! HAGWE! Best JFT ...
Yep! π
By: JFT : June 30th, 2018-00:36
Thanks man! π
Possibly true story, originally told . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-16:35
. . . by my watchmaker. One of his customers had a watch that he took with him when he lived in the tropics. Can't remember where, but I think it was Indonesia. The watch started running erratically. He took it to a local watchmaker, who asked him to leav...
Oh wow...
By: JFT : June 30th, 2018-00:34
Bamboo hairspring? That guy must be genius! God I'm dying right now... Lol! So... Well I guess I couldn't find anyone nearby that could be trusted then? π Well lucky mine is still original, but I have no experience with overcoiled hairspring so I'm unable...
Something relaxed
By: jml_watches : June 29th, 2018-05:58
Hi Will be wearing this Though without the jumper in a bit as off to wander round a golf course Cheers JML Ps while I might have the club's & be (mis) hitting the ball I certainly wouldn't call it playing golf ...
Penguins!! . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-12:17
. . . please tell me this is the Antarctic LE Swatch . . .
Burgess Meredith!! . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-15:30
. . . one of the all-time great British character actors, along with Claude Rains and Wilfred Hyde-White . . .
How could I forget . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-15:39
. . . to add Ronald Squire . . . . . . to my list? He's to British character actors what Eugene Pallette . . . . . . was to American. ;-) ...
penguins are cool
By: jml_watches : June 29th, 2018-16:43
Couldn't say what version it is as got it as a present last year. Some people know me far too well! Perfect watch for golf. Cheers JML
Morning golf?
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:51
Or evening? Cool shot either way
Superb!
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:52
Looks like youβre enjoying your summer, HS111! Great trio of shots
Ah, the eternal dilemma . . .
By: Dr No : June 30th, 2018-21:28
. . . Pepsi . . . . . . or root beer? These two 1675s belong to my pal Bobby, who also has, among other prize possessions, Jacques Cousteau's Doxa. Art ...
My first post
By: Asrar Merchant : June 29th, 2018-10:08
I am new to the forum and this is my first post .. was looking for a wrist shot thread and found this .. Hi guys. Hoping to have a good time here. This is my new and first JLC. ...
Welcome!
By: blomman Mr Blue : June 29th, 2018-11:17
Great entry! Best Blomman
Thanks
By: Asrar Merchant : July 4th, 2018-07:34
Thank you for your kind comments.
Glad to see you posting here! . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-15:47
. . . I've many fond memories of Bahrain, where I spent almost a whole year in the mid-'80s. Cordially, Art
Hello
By: Asrar Merchant : July 4th, 2018-07:35
Hello Art, Thanks for your kind comments. Wish to see you here once again. Take care and see you around.
These are great!
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:53
Welcome to Puristspro! Looking forward to many more posts and pictures from you
Hello dear Art!! Tomorrow Saturday Iβll be wearing...
By: Subexplorer : June 29th, 2018-12:35
same watch I have been wearing all this week: my Black Bay Black on a canvas Nato. It brought good luck on past Tuesday to our soccer team so I donβt dare to change it for tomorrow game against France! I wish a lot of luck to my French friends but I hope ...
Now that you mention it, Abel . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-12:53
. . . this . . . . . . is my lucky watch. Every time I wear it at our pool tournament, I do better than usual. Last week, I took nine games of 8-ball in a row. Would've had ten if I hadn't given Curtis the option of banking the 8. I ended up sinking the 8...
Great choice!
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:57
Seems like the sun is fully in agreement with your watch, too Have a great weekend!
Another Finnish watchmaker, Torsti Laine who is based in Le Locle.
By: Tim Jackson : June 30th, 2018-11:59
I came across his work a couple of years ago when he showcased his first watch a chronograph based on a heavily hand finished with several new parts to his design, vintage Valjoux 22 column wheel chrono. I took the plunge last year and ordered his first s...
Thank you!
By: Tim Jackson : June 30th, 2018-12:04
Here you go... Cheers, Tim ...
Vacation? . . .
By: Dr No : June 29th, 2018-18:52
. . . cool surroundings, for sure! Best, Art
1953 Omega Pilot airborne again
By: chippyfly : June 30th, 2018-01:57
Thank you Art for your PM and I repost here. I remembered to take some wrist shot pictures on Thursday in the UK's glorious evening sun on the way "home" from our monthly formation practice near Stratford-upon-Avon. The cockpit is so small at shoulder hei...
Great photos Clive β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 1st, 2018-01:02
I have been to the area, as one of those pesky glider pilots !
Gliders!!
By: chippyfly : July 2nd, 2018-00:36
Shenigton on my route Thursday had been Notamed as 38 gliders departing in the general and now underway National gliding competitions! Clive
Sounds to frantic for me β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 2nd, 2018-01:24
More importantly some excellent pubs in the area for post flight debrief.
Here we go...
By: KMII : June 30th, 2018-07:33
Letβs call it getting ready for some holidays ...
Thanks, K! . . .
By: Dr No : June 30th, 2018-21:23
. . . and remind me to bring this one to our next gathering. At certain angles in bright daylight, the copper background of the Arabics glistens in a way I haven't been able to capture in an image. Art
An old Grand Seiko
By: cazalea : June 30th, 2018-22:36
Maybe not what you expected? This is extraordinarily hard to photograph! Cazalea ...
Just saw a couple of Grand Seikos today hanging out with Chase . . .
By: Dr No : June 30th, 2018-22:46
. . . and his pals in Pasadena. One, an SBGR095, was exceptionally compelling. I didn't take photos, but pretty sure you know which GS I'm referring to. If I were adding anything to my collection other than vintage Omegas, that would be near the top of my...
Thanks Nico!
By: nomadgiles : July 1st, 2018-13:57
Was captured whilst little miss Nomad was rock pool exploring.
this one
By: Bruno.M1 : July 1st, 2018-04:14
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