WristScan

Hello dear friends! Our classic event WS is open now! I have the pleasure of hosting this weekend event and the theme asks participants to share their “KIS” watches: “Keep It Simple” watches. We all love Chronographs, World Timers, Annual and Perpetual Ca...  

More will be shared along the weekend!! Enjoy this edition of WS so much! Best! Abel Panerai offers many KIS watches in their catalogue. Guess it is part of their DNA... A simple KIS timepice from IWC this vintage Ingenieur KIS and funky Zenith... KIS and...  

Hello dear friend ! Tremendous photos and some cool “KIS” watches to start the WristScan theme this weekend. In the words of Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger …. I’ll be back 😎

Agreed with you on Panerai..... A couple of others.... Enjoy your weekend! ...  

Panerai offers many KIS watches following their heritage. Impressive L&H. Very nice!! And Grand Seiko always a favorite brand. Hagwe my friend!! Abel

Thanks for sharing them with us!

Enjoy your weekend so much and look forward to view your entry! Best, Abel

Have a nice weekend and invite you to share your favorite KIS watch/watches. Best, Abel

.. your Reverso TT1931 (a reference we share); the IWC Ingenieur for sure is a pleasure to see and wear ! Last but not least I also liked your early Rolex KIS specimens, such as the Ranchero & DJ examples, especially tha last Datejust pic of your series, ... 

I´m happy to know you liked my choices to open the KIS watch event and I´m always thankful for your so kind comments on my posts. I wish you enjoyed your weekend and will have a nice week ahead. Best cordial regards, Abel.

No need to chose a watch, as each one is to be kept!

Thanks for hosting this month and great theme BTW. Here’s a few from the archives and also something from Mrs K… HAGWE 🍻 ...  

This is a great watch. I own the brown dial version and enjoy it so much too. Great underwater shot. And a lovely contribution from Mrs. K and her OP Rolex which epitomizes the KIS watch concept. Hagwe! Abel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 5402, here the A-3x from June 15, 1972 Cheers, HSTE ...  

... a superb example of the watch watch which started the Royal Oak Legend! The dial patina adds to its charm and interest of this timeless design. Keep enjoying it so much and thank you so much for sharing. Hagwe! Abel

Enjoy the weekend!

Good to see this one 👍

Some of my simpler watches, with the JD Grande Heure Minute being about as simple as you can get, not only in function but design. ...  

... to participate in WS as not always have the time needed to shoot special pictures around the Theme. You share some wonderful timepieces here (and details or no less wonderful cars of course). Love your AP KIS watch and of course both of your superb JD... 

This one was granted some wrist time lately. A pleasure to wear and to look at. Thank you for this weeks topic. Best, Ivo ...  

Keep enjoying this charming watch and have a nice weekend! Abel

tapering down to 16 at the buckle. But the watch comes with a second strap (dark blue croc, like usual croc leather lined). Best, Ivo

Especially when it comes from another dimension ;-)) … To infinity and beyond ! … See you all tomorrow folks for another “KIS” selection ! Best Captain ...  

Official timekeeper of: “The United Federation of Planets” Channeling my inner Trekkie😀 Well done Cpt.

Live long and prosper 🖖

I specially like your second shot which captures to perfection the character of this futuristic watch. Enjoy your weekend my dear friend. Look forward to more KIS watches in your collection! Abel

It’s just landed 😉 If you see this guy, let me know ! ...  

It´s space ship looks is very intriguing indeed. A conversation starter for sure. I wish you´ll enjoy it so much my dear friend. Best, Abel

The interesting thing is that this watch is a real conversation starter and I find it very refreshing. It generates less envy and a more positive conversation about watches. I think it should be named “The Friendship”

Time only but looks great

Who needs a date when it looks like this 😉

I’m certainly enjoying a different dimension 🖖

They created something that gives much pleasure. Best regards Captain

A simple 2 hander with an exposed movement. No one does thin like Piaget. Although this lost the title of the thinnest watch many years back, I’ll take the additional mm or 2 for the elegance of the dial. The Traditionelle Small Seconds is still a “go to”...  

Incredible. 🙏🏻

I’ve had fun an over the years picking them up along the way.

You share superb KIS watches here fitting in the Theme, even if their stunning dials are not really simple. A gift for the eyes. I can understand your fondness for your beautiful Santos by Cartier. Beautiful collection! Thank you so much for sharing. Hagw... 

The Santos Dumont has such a rich history with Cartier - first wrist watch - arguably the first sports/aviation watch too. Definitely one of my favorites!

Very good point about the VC.

The Vacheron is such a beautifully simple watch - with an outstanding movement. I’ve had this white gold one for many years. I must say that I do like the boutique only grey dial model, but had already jumped in when this one was released.

The Grönefeld is another one of my favorites. For the longest while I thought I’d go for the 1941 Remontoire- but the symmetry of the Principia won me over 😊

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Keep enjoying and loving it so much. Hagwe! Abel

The Explorer is just too cool not to include!

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The Tudor is a very versatile, tough and reliable timepiece which I wear very often. Enjoy your watches and weekend my friend! Best, Abel

I always find the simple to be just as beautiful and inspiring as the complicated (with a splash of coolness of course)!

My wife loves her Cartier Tank XL, mom's custom Rolex, left-handed dad wearing his Rolex destro... plus simple ol' me with the Czapek. Family, togetherness, love... it's so simple and so very important. Enjoy your time. ...  

... about what is Important in life. I always remember your post about the purchase of the Destro GMT for your Dad. Nice shot! Thank you so much for your entry! Hagwe, Abel

Btw mom passed about four months ago. So yes, the photo is from a very happy family moment.. together.

Some of my favorites ... ...  

- restrained and tasteful 👍🏻👍🏻

... that these timepieces can´t be gorgeous and stunning. These three watches are superb and I specially love your Gronefeld. The meteorite dial adds to the charm and interest in this example you own. Keep enjoing them so much. Hagwe! Abel

Having owned an origin, I know that it is so satisfying on the wrist! The shape of the case and hands cannot be captured by photo. Gmt CEP tradionelle may be my favorite modem vc. Wish I hadn't waited so long to pursue the other platinum version, which be... 

I admire much. It captures very well an entire century of fine watchmaking.

Here are a couple of simpletons. ...  

Stunning Pilot´s watch from Moser and a Rolex with such an special character with those green and yellow colors in dial and seconds hand. I imagine that you enjoy them so much. I wish you are enjoying so much participating in WS and will repeat entering i... 

Air King 👌🏻👏🏻

And beautiful pieces too!!

Please share it more often!

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I specially love your Grenchen "Packman" (inspired in a vintage model of that brand) with those so special indexes which add to its charm. Great pictures to share them. Keep enjoying so much your KIS timepieces and Hagwe! Abel

It's been 2 weeks so far...

But yet simple somehow. Picture 1: Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6115 A., fitted with Cal. 1003/1 (from a private European collection). Picture 2: Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6115 A., fitted with Cal. 1003/1 (from a private European collection). ...  

Congrats and keep enjoying it so much! Thank you for your entry, Hagwe! Abel

Way too kind words!

But do thank you, warmly!

Cal. 1003 is perhaps the movement that made me better understand what the stakes are in watchmaking.

But let's both agree that our admiration should go to the watchmaker!

Including this gem.

Lets see if i can show some ,,simple,, ones This Moser is my definition of a clean and ,,simple ,, . Less is more Hope you enjoy them 🙏🏻 Hagwe 🙏🏻🤗 ...  

All of them perfectly fit in the theme of this weekend. I would say the Moser wins in the minimalistic display of time. Fantastic! Great pictures to boot. Thank you for your entry! Hagwe, Abel

That Moser is stunning!

Fabulous selection of simple on the outside, easy on the eye and beautifully made.

Hi Here are a few of mine Cheers JML ...  

Great shots to share them. Keep enjoying and loving them so much. Hagwe! Abel

The composite material makes the watch simple but with technological edge! With Titanium back, ceramic bezel and fiber glass composite case, that a lot of cutting edge watch materials in one simple watch! ...  

Agree with your description of this watch considering the materials used to make it. Striking presence on the wrist. Thank you for sharing it here! Hagwe! Abel

It was a W&W 2023 release but I never seen it in shop until last week despite occasionally dropping in a few time. You can find my older post grumbling about it. The price increased 600 from 2023 release to 2024. I just grab it as it the only piece th... 

Hallo dear Abel! Since exactly two months I am exploring the behaviour of my latest watch, which is simple but very enjoyable. It is the perfect daily beater, running only -1 second today, after two months wearing. The reason is, it is reliably running in...  

It not Oh Mine Gosh, it OMeGa! Railmaster rocks! Was tempted to get one when I saw this more than decade ago but back then I am a stance ball watch supporter. 😅

Still time to get one Railmaster Aqua Terra Seamaster ... long name for a simple watch!😃

Will be on my wrist next month. 🤣 Then ballwatch on wrist in May.

I think you don't do vintage watches, but maybe this could be a start?

I love the minimalistic and timeless design of its dial. And so easy to read time with it. The watch performance you mention is fantastic and agree it is fit for any situation. I´m sure you are enjoying this new addition to your collection so much. Receiv... 

I missed your entry to my recent"The Breguet Owners Club" roll call at the Breguet forum. Please make an entry!😃 HAGW my friend.

... to normal soon after some shorts holidays we need so bad after more than a year without enjoying some relax. I´ll post today! Promised!! Abel

For me the Railmaster is such a cool piece!

An under appreciated version of the watch with a good variety of sizes and even a chronograph option. There's also a chronograph with red accents that was made for the China market. So much more to explore than the Explorer! 🫢

A design classic from Omega.

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Fantastic choices all of them. Some of them we share owning so you know my big love with them. I would say my favorite is your Chopard orange dial. Stunning piece!! Great shots to share them here. Keep enjoying and loving your KIS watches so much my dear ... 

The crown I feel will have to go to the golden-eyed eagle! 😉

Very well done & Chapeau !! Best, 😊😊

He's in the market for a KIS watch and that one fits the bill. Always great pics and strap combinations!

. . . the truth is . . . . . . I never left you." 🇦🇷🇺🇸 ...  

Enjoy a wonderful weekend dear Art. Cheers! Abel

Very, very nice.

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One of my favourite weekend watches - here from our summerhouse - today in pre-spring HAGWE Hans ...  

What a wrist shot! Lovely Omega.

I was lucky to find mine past year after many years of hunting. Lovely and classic. A perfect KIS watch. Mine says hello! Keep enjoying and loving your so much! Best, Abel ...  

Thanks all for your kind words This strap is Ostrich and awesome on the wrist BR Hans

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Particularly your Tricolour Seamaster, at least I think it’s the titanium, tantalum and rose gold ref 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🍻

Great shots of such great timepieces!

... fitting our theme like a glove. CK and orange dial Chopard among my favorites if I´m pressed to choose among all these beauties. Keep enjoying and loving your KIS collection my friend. Hagwe, Abel

Keep it simple ! ...  

Another new watch ! 🤷🏼‍♂️ It’s a limited edition of 100 pieces by Unimatic.

… while a watch aficionado will ask and congatulate! Lol!! Congrats my friend . You did well. A cool and cute Unimatic you got here!! Enjoy it so much! Abel

I learned this reply from my dear mother when my father asked her about a particular item of clothing or accessory…. “This old thing ?…. it’s been in my wardrobe for years” 😉

… from your Mother!! Lol!

Moving forward I see myself adding more of the simple👌 ...  

The last photo shows the VC best

Beautiful vintage Omega as well. Love these KIS watches so much! Hagwe, Abel

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Great wrist shot.

(Sea)Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian: The Hound of Basker(De)Villes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: A peat monster from Laphroaig: And a trusty companion who's just getting over a case melty gasket: ...  

May be I will be lucky some day. Great pictures to share your KIS watches! Hagwe, Abel

... and a trusty wrist companion for more than twenty years. I hope you find one of your own someday. But beware, it ticks so loudly that I have to keep it in a box, and in a drawer, at night or it will keep my wife up.

I will keep it far from my wife... at least during nights! ha ha ha!! Keep enjoying yours so much! Best, Abel

Have a great weekend dear people. ...  

As it turns out, two of my favorite watches are “simple”. My trusty Explorer, and a family vintage Omega. Perhaps I’ll throw this one in for good measure. ...  

The Explorer is a very versatile watch, your charming Omega has the added value of its provenance and the Reverso a timeless classic. Enjoy your KIS watches so much! Thank you for your entry! Hagwe Abel

No complications, not terribly fancy, but it works for just about everything (for me anyway).

including the Zenith she swiped from me. Best Andreas ...  

😉 KIS Threesome Reverso Lemania TG 195 KIS & cool.. PP 5167 - A design classic.. KIS pleasure in the park Rolex Explorer I Ref 6610 Explo I in gilt.. Chronometre Geomatic - a fine watch - not more, no less KIS Crosshair classic: GP Gyromatic & Uni...  

And Yes, it will be interesting to see, which direction UG will take.. Best, 😊😊

It has to be the Aquanaut ☝️

... with great shots as usual. And as usual you make things hard for our judges to make a choice among so many beauties. I have an special fondness for the Reverso and the Explorer 1, you know. But any of the other choices would make me a happy man if the... 

Will the Zenith go back to your collection? Lol! That’s a great watch for a lady or gentleman for sure. Thank you and your wife for your entry!! Cheers! Abel

... and possibly seconds only .... ... but you said nothing about how these are to be displayed. Marcus ...  

Superb dials !

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of the light on the hands and markers turns it into champagne very often. I also liked the green dial but yes, I went for the silver cos it seemed more atemporal.

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Nice shot !

Better late than never 😉

I am quickly infatuated with this one. ...  

When it looks this good 👍

The arrival of this watch coincided well with the topic. For the past year or so, I have posted a few times on my desire to go a bit simpler moving forward. Also to consolidate, overall. This Parmigiani is a major success for goal 1. Does not help goal 2 ... 

I´m sure you are enjoying it so much. Have a nice week ahead my friend. Abel

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Hi Bill, Panerai in the sunshine hits the spot perfectly. Best Captain ...  

Your stunning shots and collection shared here demonstrate this feeling about this favorite brand. Have a nice week ahead Bill. Best, Abel

Dear Abel , fantastic theme you choose for this months wrist scan ! Most of my KIS watches are microbrands nowadays ,- and since you are allowing divers there I must warn you there are quite a few 😄 Anyway , here goes - realising that many from my collect...  

I particularly like your Dumoreau, a watch I particularly enjoy … ...  

As you rightly would , given it was your post on the watch originally many months back which prompted me to check it out and get one of the last pieces available in the first place ! 😊. I love the clean dial and awesome colour shifts in different shades o... 

Yes, I feel diver watches fit in the theme as the moving bezel is not truly a complication but an additional feature moved by the owners hand... sometimes. Lol. Guess most diving watches sold in the present belong to desk divers. Lol! I´m sure you are enj... 

For your kind words . Has been great to see the many outstanding “ simple watches “ posted by members this time around 😊 I do recommend to get the Yuri Gagarin watch , it’s a lovely piece for sure !

Tank Normale Patek 5000 Patek 5711 Patek 3960 Patek 5107 Hentschel Hentschel burgundy dial ...  

That’s a great lineup and good to see the elegant Tank Normale !

Fleux ...  

And something different for us on WristScan 👍

Thank you for your entry! Cheers, Abel

The Rolex Sub, what more does anyone need … A modern design classic … ...  

It’s been a lot of fun and a pleasure to join you 🥂

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Cartier Platinum Tank à Vis, Collection Privée Cartier Paris ...  

Here is a JLC Reverso Center Seconds, c. 1931 And a JLC Mark VIIA ...  

... with all our community and this thread is already closed as it was the event for March 1st weekend. Thank you so much and look forward to view and read about your collection in the JLC forum of WPS!! Best cordial regards, Abel