Watches - another passion of ours, it seems...post your pics! - Page 444

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Originally Posted by jilgiljongiljing 

Absolutely stunning. One of the finest watches you can buy without going into ridiculous price territory. I doubt I'd ever be in a position to own something like that, but one can dream. Wear it in good health and I hope your son can grow up to appreciate such a fine timepiece, its getting harder to find people who can admire such beauty and craftmanship anymore in our digital age.
 

 

Thanks for the kind words. Indeed, it's refreshing when you encounter people who can appreciate the fine intricacies of a well-executed mechanical timepiece.

Here's a quick photo I took, this is my daily beater. Been with me through good, bad, East, West, and everything in between.

While I like Ulysse Nardin, I find some of their newer models rather unappealing and kitschy. Though I like their Toro perpetual, kitsch and all be damned

I am  not sure if this absolutely amazing 10 minute short film was posted here before, it's a must see for anybody appreciating mechanical watches.

http://vimeo.com/32576616

and this one is for craftsmanship in general:

http://vimeo.com/32232734

Sigh....these guys create beautiful, admirable things....

Cheers,

My first watch .. IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN INGENIEUR.. Now looking at the Panerai Luminor.. When will it ends?

Really hope to own one of this
 

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Originally Posted by mwilson 

 

A few pics of my favorite watch. I bought it as a remembrance of my son's birth, and intend to pass it on to him when he grows up.

 

Took these photos handheld, pardon any motion blur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by music_man 

went to a industry party. required some bling. i have not worn this since the 80's lol. nearly forgot about it. for those keen observers i had not wound it yet. however it fired right up after 25 years. not shabby.

Had one of this Rolex from my Dad but look kind of antique...

Diamonds are for ladies. I myself do not care for mens watches decorated with diamonds. 
 

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Originally Posted by music_man 

yeah, i guess i looked like a poser after all. next to all those rappers with their iced out bezels. it was the only thing i had with any diamonds. diamonds are just not for a mans watch imho. unless you can pull it off. these guys make it "rain" with 100's too. i can't do that either lol. i'll stick with jay-z on this one. "i have the right watch, not the bright watch.....".

Omega Seamaster Pro Chrono Titanium / 18K

Ref # 2296.80

30th Wedding Anniversary present from the wife.

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Originally Posted by music_man 

indecently this is what i wear most. 2993.52.91 i think yours is nicer though

I love the rubber strap, reminds me of the Visconti Homo Sapiens which is made from lava which is hygroscopic.

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Originally Posted by music_man 

oh, that is too freaking weird lol. i was just writing some notes with that fp! whats really weird is that i rarely use that pen. i like rubber straps best now that they are common place on high end watches. i have a ap le with a rubber strap but that is not daily wear for me. of course a rubber strap would probably look absurd on a patek. i suppose it is mostly for sport watches.

What! Wow, what a coincidence. (And i spelled that right, lol) Do you prefer a Montblanc or a Visconti?

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Originally Posted by music_man 

i like visconti's designs better but mont blanc is usually a different level of workmanship. however i think pelikan is simply the best pen. especially like a 600 for me with a 18kt nib. that is coming from someone that owns namiki's. honestly the pelikan writes the best for me and i don't have to sit there and fill it with an eye dropper. sometimes things get to a level where they are more art than functional. the pelikan fills easily,maintenance is easy, it writes great and it starts with 3 months of non use! no other pen offers all that that i know of. plus you get all this from a $100 model to a $15,000 model. well, minus the 18k nib on the $100 model. for like $600 you have the best pen made imho. cities/places. i do swear by namiki ink though. expensive but the other stuff will break your pen. anyways i have not had great luck with the quality of italian pens(visconti). except for the homo sapiens which is why i was using it.
sorry to hijack watch thread he asked lol.

Haha, i was looking into the Montblanc 146 Silver Barley since it seems like a great pen. I love my 242 since it has the best all around wet, smooth, semi-flex nib ive used so far. Its not a brush, but with the proper amount of force you get a nice line of ink. I was thinking of trading the 242 for the "Lava pen," but i see your a little distracted at this current time. Do you have vintage pens? What Namiki pens do you have?