Assymetrical Chronographs in formation!

[explorer 1]

Seems a bit quiet on BMW at the moment, so thought a fly past by issued Assymetrically cased chronographs may liven things up! feel free to join in!

Can anyone spot the odd one out and why?

[goregasm]

Very nice! Really liking the white dialed Lemania

Is the odd one out one of the Precista's (PRS-5 Re-issue)??

[seikopath]

Can anyone spot the odd one out and why?

is it the white face one?

[Mr Curta]

is it the white face one?

Seems too obvious CBP, I'm going for the one without lume.

[seikopath]

Seems too obvious CBP, I'm going for the one without lume.

genius is never recognised

[explorer 1]

Correct, the White dialed single button chronograph is the odd one out, not just because it has a white dial, but because it is non-luminous, and was issued to the Royal Navy for use on nuclear submarines, rather than all others intended for pilot or navigator use. The use of non-luminous material on the subs, is so it wouldn't affect radiaton monitoring.



Thanks for playing.

[Mr Curta]

genius is never recognised

It is now!

Although I didn't know why it was non-luminous, so I appreciate the historical explanation. It's also a very attractive looking watch in my book.

Thanks for the interesting diversion, Matthew

[fotopetar]

Crazy lot!

[AKM]

I've got a non-lune 2nd generation Seiko chrono which is a beauty as it's pure monochrome. It's not an issued one unfortunately. I understood that they were submariners watches also.

Edit: gorgeous collection BTW.

[usedtobelurch]

Also? The one next to the white faced Lemania - only one with spring (not solid) bars fitted?

[Cicero]

I keep coming back to this, what a great line up. Is there anything missing from this collection?

[seikopath]

I keep coming back to this, what a great line up. Is there anything missing from this collection?

Straps?

[Cicero]

Straps?

Ah yes, now you mention it.

But I was wondering if there are any asymetrical-cased chronos produced by other makers that are not represented here? All the ones I'm familiar with are here, but a serious collector like Explorer1 might know of others?

I've assumed that most of these are 'issued' watches, so it would be fascinating to see an 'inverted' fly-past if that's possible so we can see the markings?

Thanks a lot for sharing.