Reply With QuoteI look forward to seeing what is posted. And in an era of high-tech this and wizz-bang that an ideal accompaniment to a single speed bike.
This is the thread for pure, undiluted, unfettered classicism.
No sports watches allowed. No divers, no 'tool' watches (what a hideous phrase that is). And dammit no complications of any kind. No chronographs, alarms, tachy-whatevers, depth gauges, tidal predictors, altitude readers or heart monitors. And definitely nothing digital.
A date is, grudgingly, permissible.
So gather round all you discerning gentleman...pull up a parker-knoll recliner, enjoy a Werther's and enjoy time as it used to be.
Here goes...
One old:
One new:
I look forward to seeing what is posted. And in an era of high-tech this and wizz-bang that an ideal accompaniment to a single speed bike.
My Connie that still gets the occasional wear, but looking at it I can see a wee foreign body above the last O, in Constellation, on the dial, will need to get it looked at.
Cheers
Kevin
I can play... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1412263516.065832.jpg
Now THAT is about as time only as it gets. No second hand…impressive.Originally Posted by learningtofly
A classic...
Not sure if glitter is considered a complication...
another classic...
Beijing Zungu 6 (classic name, huh!):
White gold, yellow gold and rose gold and not a complication or date in sight!
and a skinny one thrown in for good measure
Marvelous thread
I am a man of limited means so this is as near to an Explorer as I am likely to get.
I do like it though and not a date window or any other such frippery in sight.
Here are some
Oh two more
Some truely gorgeous pieces so far! Here's my modest offering:
That Omega is sick man.Oh two more
Rob.
I think this rather modern interpretation has classic lines...
What a marvellous display of restrained good taste. I applaud you gentlemen
That Be-Ba has a Peseux 260, right? Where did you find it, if I may ask?This is the thread for pure, undiluted, unfettered classicism.
No sports watches allowed. No divers, no 'tool' watches (what a hideous phrase that is). And dammit no complications of any kind. No chronographs, alarms, tachy-whatevers, depth gauges, tidal predictors, altitude readers or heart monitors. And definitely nothing digital.
A date is, grudgingly, permissible.
So gather round all you discerning gentleman...pull up a parker-knoll recliner, enjoy a Werther's and enjoy time as it used to be.
Here goes...
One old:
One new:
Something a lot classier the it's owner.
On another thread we had people posting pics of chunky sports chronographs on a dress-watch thread, so what's wrong with this one. Hey, in my mind, it's a classic, and it tells the time ;).
Back in the real world where people need common definitions for words in order to allow them to communicate with one another, I've got my eye on one of these:
Last edited by andrew; 2nd October 2014 at 21:44.
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
These are my most simple watches, although I guess the Tudor has automatic winding as a complication:
Like it. Like it a lot.
A guy in Switzerland, can't remember his name. He trades a few watches as a hobby. Rather than risk delivering it, his son flew over on Easyjet and handed it over!
not just time.
Like it though.
More so the time onlys in the responses, sorry.
Last edited by Huertecilla; 2nd October 2014 at 22:24.
Love "simple" watches
Here's my contribution to this topic: a GO 1845 and a vintage 1950s Smiths.
I used to own this. I can barely bring myself to look at it now such is the sense of loss (although I do have first buy-back option from the current owner). But I'm sure you agree it deserves to be in this thread:
And I do still have this:
Last edited by TaketheCannoli; 2nd October 2014 at 22:41.
My Railmaster and a drop of Glenrothes:
That Smiths is just unbelievably lovely. Has it been restored, or shall I just envy you more for owning an original in such nice condition? :)Here's my contribution to this topic: a GO 1845 and a vintage 1950s Smiths.
Bea's wearing this tonight and it's being well looked after.I used to own this. I can barely bring myself to look at it now such is the sense of loss (although I do have first buy-back option from the current owner). But I'm sure you agree it deserves to be in this thread:
Dont think that these break the rules
Does this one qualify?
Can I submit this? Latest pony in the stable. If so can I have extra points for timing?
Thanks! I think it is original (as I paid a premium for it) and the store owner said it was unrestored. However, I don't have the original pin buckle or strap.
If anyone can tell by looking at macro pics, I'd be happy to post some up for inspection by the experts.
Nice watches!Here's a few I've had the pleasure of owning... (excuse some VERY old photos!)
Surprised, not a single PP Calatrava
A classic and as simple as time only gets
Seeing as how date is just about permissible, here are some that I own or have owned...
Couple of oldies:
A nice cheapy homage with a Seiko movement
F.T.F.A.
My kind of watches in a way… I'll try to stay away from black faces here.
Oh, all right then… I let one black faced one slip in.
Not sure what a 'sports watch' is, but none of these have any complications :
M
Seeing as there was the reissue of the Longines Silver Arrow above, could I proffer my original from 1957:
lousy lighting, but lovely JLC auto K88x movement:
gone but was intriguing cal.469 manual wind:
Posting Permissions
