WristScan

Sorry but you have to put away those double tourbillon minute repeaters and perpetual chronographs. This week I want to see your most basic timepieces. Two hands, three hands, maybe a date, but keep it simple. Back to the basics of timekeeping. Andrew Thi...  

And love it: Simple, no date, hand-wound movement: IWC Flieger Vintage Collection 3254 : Very nice lume on it: And the usual B&W picture: Cheers, Nilo ...  

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It's possible to make even more basic! ;) HAGWE Blomman

basic start of a complicated watch

Just kidding ... very nice ... best Andreas

...about the watch that will go into THAT case!!! Congratulations are evidently in order. Cheers, pplater.

;) Thank you Pplater!

.. ah, nice late afternoon..... Beer + Grand Seiko Anti-Magnetic Titanium Quartz (+/- 10 sec per year)..... with nice view.... HAGWE! Ken ...  

.. what else can I want? :-) Ken

. . . from my first lager of the day, and you're making me thirsty already! :-)

. . . in Thursday night's 8-ball tournament but lost, and on a shot I should've easily made, too. Arrgghh!

. . . the shot. As soon as the tip hit the cue ball, I knew I'd over-cut it. Next time!

.. just to relax. Brewery was not in the area :-) Beer and simple but robust watch was my choice for the trip.. Thanks, Andrew! Ken

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Very, very nice.

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How can you call anything with such a big nob, pure?! ;) HAGWE, my friend Blomman

. . . redux . . .

. . . I am always satisfied with the best." attributed to OW

When you think how to find and fund it... :) :) :) Bravo, my friend. Well, nicely and cruelly played. ) Best, Nicolas

This one? Hmmm, a tad too complicated, with its 3 head 100th second shaver... This one, then? Well, a tad too basic, even if it is the only one I saw which measures the durability of summer. Then, it will be this one, a superb compromise in terms of bas...  

Your second pic would look different! ;) And if you had the watch in black and sub-second, it would look something like this.... HAGWE, my friend Blomman ...  

It would have been even better! :) Best, Blomman. Nicolas

very nice to see these vintage pieces! GEO

A lot of pleasure in a small package...! :) Best Blomman

. . . and construction, Nico. Subtle and alluring, simultaneously. 12.68N?

delightful. I love the substantial crown on that one. Very nice, Nicolas.

You have some amazing vintage pieces. GEO

That Longines is even more than fundamental, it's compelling in its appeal - sober, but also cool !.. One Q be allowed: - which time period is the Longines - 40ies ? on a second note: it has some DNA components from the JLC159 (?) ( or vize versa) Best, h... 

The Longines is from the 40ies, indeed. And yes, it has something very close to the SHOM... It is a Marine Nationale Watch... ;) For the rest it is a totally different Watch. All the best, Nicolas

...about a good 95% of the watchbox Andrew! Basic; simple; stealthy; sterile; these are (as you know) the watches with the greatest amount of personal appeal. This one is perhaps not the 'most simple', but it is certainly one of the 'cleanest', and (as it...  

...you always say the kindest things. It's a privilege to have the opportunity to care for this one. Now: this is a thread you could feed single-handedly. Perhaps, this time, you could be persuaded to bid for another category also? Cheers, pplater.

A cord strikes in me....! IT IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WATCH! :) HAGWE Blomman

...and congratulations again on rolling past 12K this weekend. You have been a marvellous stalwart across the fora. Please: don't slow down! :-) Cheers, pplater.

I will try to keep the pace up! But, i will never get close to "you know who"...! ;) Best Blomman

What a wonderful movement all wrapped up in a simple, elegant package.

Yes, it was the same here. SteveG has so much to answer for (and to be thanked for), does he not? In fact, Steve was kind enough to provide some very helpful additional information about this piece - if you're out there, Steve, thanks again. In fact, ther... 

Here's another fine mess he got me into! Best, QJ ...  

Hey, your 'Strine' is coming along nicely, QJ! Before we know it, you'll be throwing shrimp on the barbie at an electrifying rate of knots. :-) Seeya on the flip-flop, sport... Cheers, pplater.

.....really like it. More than like actually

...in furious agreement Baron! We are privileged that our hobby/passion/sickness should occasionally offer us the chance to have (and to share) little gems. Yes, a Greubel Forsey would be very nice, thank you, but truly the Be-Ba is equally satisfying in ... 

.. A truly very fine time-piece - lovely choice ! And BTW: this is a pretty good iPhone picture, if I may say.. All the best, also for the WE, hs

...on both counts. Isn't it pleasing that there can still be such passion engendered by a modest, inexpensive, simple piece? Truly: a cat may look at a king! Cheers, pplater.

But maybe I am missing up things. Anyway, wonderful watch! Best Andreas

...but perhaps this time you are thinking of a different Be-Ba? ;-) Cheers, pplater.

Best, Andreas

But I would have thought you would have shown something even more "simple" I trust you are well Had a lovely shiraz from your part of the world last night Loved it Julian

...it would need life support! :-) :-) Glad you enjoyed the shiraz but (as you know) our cabernet is better again. I'm sure you know the 'top ten', but we should PM (or lunch!) if not. Is there anything happening in Oldtown in October? Cheers, pplater.

We should co- ordinate with our esteeemed leader. Keep well J

... and the BE-BA is one of the best examples for it. Thanks for a great photo. Andrew

We should turn it into a forum! Hope all is on the up in your universe chum. Cheers, pplater.

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HAGWE! -- Richard.

Great looking, Richard! :) HAGWE Blomman

This piece is the nicest most comfortable B-Uhr and so practical at Ø42 mm. I dream of giving it an engine like the L044.1 ;-) HAGWE! -- Richard. ...  

. . . if ever there was . . .

HAGWE! -- Richard.

to my short list wish J*D seule aiguille looks like bird of pray is approaching... must go Yours D ...  

Don't tell me you use to drink the content of the bottle in that mug? :)

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Watch out so the bird don't fly away with the watch! ;) HAGWE Blomman

. . . Taxi Driver lately? :-) The resemblance, at least, is remarkable ;-) . . . ...  

de Niro and me or.... :) Sincerely D

. . . looks a lot like you ;-) . . .

with our consigliere ;) :) Best D

I muse about it in a way that if instead of Doxa it is written AP PP or VC would it be easy to tell difference would it be much more attractive....etc sometimes only letters make (big / unfair) difference Sincerely my dear friend Yours D

.. very well put, D in so many aspects ! Either way - I liked yours a lot ! Best & HAGWE ! hs

for great thread one of all times high regarding number of posters and replies in thread Wishing you and family all well I remain sincerely yours Damjan

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. . . a Nativity scene, Alain. Beautifully rendered! Art

One day I need to find "my" Connie! :) HAGWE Blomman

Three hands...? Or two hands + Reverso...? What is more basic?! :) HAGWE Blomman ...  

. . . this one? :-) ...  

Always rock Art. Great photo! -- Richard.

Less is more, they say. Well, I am saying it again. Gorgeous; one of Emch's best.

two hands as a minimum! :) Best Blomman

.. with veery big pleasure, my friend ! Indeed, 2 superb specimens ! - those choc dials are mesmerizing, really ! Best, hs

Hope you have a great WE, my friend! :) Best Blomman

[Dennison case '54/'55 cal 354] . . . fits the theme . . . ...  

. . . this one is 'Red-White-and-Blue' . . . . . . swirled raspberry, lemon, and blueberry. The sorbet shop is right next to my watchmaker's; a pit stop afterwards has become a ritual of sorts. Connie Calendar on my wrist today. Art ...  

And of course I love that Constellation. My entry is newer (and also my most recent acquisition), but still basic -- this Chopard L.U.C 1937 in Stainless Steel. (Photo taken on July 12.) HAGWE! Best, CaliforniaJed ...  

One Q may be allowed ( Sorry for my ignorance.. ): - handwound caliber ? Best & HAGWE ! hs

I will be doing a mini-review of this watch soon in the Chopard forum. Best, CaliforniaJed ...  

... are really something special. They have grown on me a lot and particularly after I understood how complicated they are to make. Chopard do some great simple elegant pieces. Congratulations on the new watch. Andrew

They are uniquely Chopard as best I can tell, they are quite functional with their long luminous stripe, and the many angles are pleasing to me. I'm working on a mini-review that I plan to post in a week or so. Best, CaliforniaJed

A very informed Omega source confirmed the dial is original :-) Now it's a keeper! ...  

. . . more commonly seen on Zeniths of the period, no? Come to think of it, we should have a WristScan theme devoted to marker design . . .

. . . for grabs ;-) . . .

Tool watches which survived diving in the harshest Arctic condions last week! Checking equipment on the boat... Now need to check the map... Seriously diving in there... Are you crazy? The big milestone, passing the 80 degrees North... next stop the North...  

Still don't know if I prefer the Black or the Blue Bay.... Bravo, Andrew. Nicolas

- you must have had a pretty unique experience !.. Only the basic but real diver pieces will have prevailed, haven't they ? Best, hs PS: - enjoyed your picture series ! :)

With the complexity in the cases. Great real life examples from quite an adventure. I look forward to seeing more. Andrew

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. . . and thanks for offering these elegant dress watches from an often overlooked manufacturer. We enjoy too few reminders of Piaget's accomplishments. Art

basically variations on the same simple design simple three hands ...  

Only Oris appears in thread On purpose or some error appeared Other 3 three hand heavyweights are not there Yours Damjan

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A classic A true beauty An immaculate taste Your lost son :) D

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... Curved case, affixed Roman numerals, rectangular themes throughout. Delightful, thanks. Andrew

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never bores me. To me one of the nicer Rolex models. GEO

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raw or cooked :) Awesome shot Geo Best Damjan

Even without a strap, a Reverso looks good. (This was again a great theme. So cool to see all these basic watches together) GEO

would love to find that in my pasta jar! Best Andreas

3 hands, no date, manual wound. Ok, there is a flipping case but there is a historical reason for that. ...  

as simple is... HAGWE henry ...  

Love the blued hands and baton markers. All perfect. Some will say that the date detracts from the symmetry, but it is a watch with all the basic information you need. Nicely done. Andrew

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Years ago I also saw a version with a grey dial. VC did such a good job when they decided to enlarge the model to more contemporary dimensions. Fantastic watch. GEO

cannot get any simplier than this: two hands only, manual wind. My Vintage GP: HAGWE, CC ...  

Would you mind sharing some more photos, details of this one over at the GP forum...? :) Best Blomman

Classic and elegant, clean and simple, slow ticking and wound by hand. A «classic» monochrom picture... one in colour... and one of the movement. Best Regards Livius ...  

So many choices in this category, but I choose this two hand piece for this thread Hagwe Joe ...  

Well Ken, basics can sometimes be low-key, sober & simple, but also with compelling charme, and/ or silent beauty.. So I'll humbly play with these : 1/ Starting: one of my inherited loves - very nice daywear.. Round, 3 hands: Basic Seamaster, steel w gold...  

Thanks for showing! Best Andreas

The TT1931 is my favorite among them. :-) Best, CaliforniaJed

Date... No Lume... No Rotor... No Second hand... No Fancy huge caae... No Time telling... Sure, what else. ...  

. . . essentials."

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Very nice, William M! Thanks for sharing. Ken

. . . a restraining order! That's some serious leather there . . .

HAGWE all! respo ...  

These 2 would have their place, here! All the best, Nicolas

and here is a new basic inhabitant of the watch box HAGWE to all Andreas ...  

HAGWE! -- Richard.

HAGWE Best Patrice ...  

Damn you! You got it??? Best, my friend. Nicolas.

It's mine ! The shoes ? John Loob Lopez ;) Best Patrice

Its manual movement is to die for, too! All the best, Nicolas

Transitional version, primitive case, automatic movement ! Best Patrice

It looks to be in stunning condition. :) Calibre 120 inside? Please bring it next time we meet. Mine says hello! :) Best Blomman ...  

No cal. 120, cal. 133.8 automatic winding ;) Best Patrice

have a great weekend all! - - seeks ...  

Congrats and enjoy the weekend! Ken

The right tool for the job. ...  

it's needed to time the intervals between my drinks. HAGWE.

Very simple, and basic, don't you think?! Best to all, Tim ...  

.. looks good on your wrist, timerider! Ken

... the blue dial is 'alive' and perfectly matches the case. It's a beautiful watch. Congratulations Andrew

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Yup, basic LD, that is! Thanks for sharing with us! Ken

Accompanied by the sweetest of simple pleasures. Hope all of you are having a good summer (or winter, for those in the Southern Hemisphere) Ginger ...  

.. hope everything is well over there, Ginger! Ken

... and so intresting to view the "basics" of our friends here! I got a few plain timepieces which I enjoy wearing so much. This is one of my favorites. An old Omega bumper with honeycomb dial with lots of charm! HAGWE! Very cordially, Abel. ...  

... a very nice acquisition and congrats.... Drool-worthy! Ken

I am looking for a similar dial in a ref 2627 or 2757 (date t six) with a cal. 353. Not an easy find. Regards anaesdoc

... That these honeycomb dials are so lovely but they are not easy to find. I wish you ll find yours soon! Hagwe! And cordial regards, Abel.

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.. yes, indeed it is basic.... Nice! Ken

... yet quite lovable rgds - F' ...  

Pure white enamel, with elongated black romans... HAGWE all, Cheers, Tim ...  

.. that is "back to basics" indeed... Thanks, Tim! Ken

Hi All A simple Omega for me HAGWE Cheers JML ...  

... it's my weak spot.... Very nice! Ken

Richard and Maria Habring make great watches--this one is mine: [URL=] [/URL] And in case you weren't sure, here is the back: [URL=] [/URL] Cheers, Daniel ...  

.. with beautiful back ground story, I remember. Congrats again and enjoy the weekend with it! Ken

:o) My Ressence SeriesOne 1002 enjoying the view from our sunny balcony... ...  

I was this close to acquiring one..... and I now know I should have..... Very nice! Ken

English spring detent Chronometer HAGWE! ...  

... always impressed with your Dora-e-mon pocket! Ken

Ha Ha, This is the last pocket watch for me. I'll bring this when we have another chance.

I really treasure these old "bandes dessineés" from Hergé. The vintage Red Sub (which I prefer on a leather strap) somehow goes well with these stories for me, although it is some 20-30 years too young. Kind regards and my compliments for the chosen topic...