Is there a “show us your hand-wind” watch thread?

[notenoughwrists]

I fancy something hand-winding.
Prefer it to have at least a date complication.

Cannot find any decent reference threads to whet my appetite


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[Satori]

I do like a hand wind. Here are mine. I’ve never noticed before but none of them have a date. I wonder if that’s a common theme with hand winds.

[Lammylee]

My two hand winders my Prs 29b and 425 SLC. I like the interaction of hand winding and knowing that you have enough power reserve when you don’t wear it.

[abraxas]

I fancy something hand-winding.
Prefer it to have at least a date complication.

Cannot find any decent reference threads to whet my appetite

At what price points?

[twhp101]

Only one here, recent arrival.

Have been looking at Smiths W10s and even a Vertex WWW. Prices though have left me behind for now.

Lee, your Smiths is lovely. Let me know if you feel like you need a change!

[monogroover]

I probably have at least 10 of them. I do prefer them to automatics, all other considerations being equal.

[EBB21]

Gordon Bennet! High bar set. Lovely watches.

[Lammylee]

Only one here, recent arrival.

Have been looking at Smiths W10s and even a Vertex WWW. Prices though have left me behind for now.

Lee, your Smiths is lovely. Let me know if you feel like you need a change!

Nice CWC Mellor I used to own one of those It’s unlikely but if I ever did sell you will be the first to know Tom.

[Jocke]

Here is a few of my hand-winds.

[j111dja]

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[zelig]

I do like HW & I’ve just realised I still have a couple…

Classic speedy


…& less obvious Pinion Pure Pro Bronze


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[Dave in Wales]

I do like a hand wind. Here are mine. I’ve never noticed before but none of them have a date. I wonder if that’s a common theme with hand winds.

Oh yes they do......

IMG_2942 by Dave in Wales, on Flickr

[higham5]

I think all “hand wind” owners are also keen photographers as the quality of the images above are outstanding:)

[Slamdoor]

My contribution

[PawG]

Here’s one of mine.



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[learningtofly]

I do like a hand wind. Here are mine. I’ve never noticed before but none of them have a date. I wonder if that’s a common theme with hand winds.

That's a bit of a HW collection!

[M4tt]

[gbn13]

A couple of small seconds hand winders.

[ed335d]

Do like a manual

[Wandril]

Some beautiful watches here!
Some of mine:

[twhp101]

Spoke too soon..

Remembered that I also have these two 33mm Smiths from the late sixties in a drawer. I inherited them so they'll always be with me. They haven't run for maybe 40 years so haven't been brave enough to wind them.

If anyone can point me in the direction of a vintage Smiths expert I'd appreciate it.

<edit> the Timor and the Hamilton above are lovely

[neebsta]

[Sinnlover]

I only have one hand wound with date, the Roamer.

The chronographs


Time only.

[ALindsay]

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[sish101]

Only two for me.

The classic Speedmaster and an Allenby Firebird.

Sent through the ether by diddling with radio waves

[TheGent]

My daily watch

[learningtofly]

My two...

[Satori]

My two...

Ooh, where are those straps from?

[Wandril]

My two...

Still thinking of adding a 512 to the collection at some point, what a lovely Pam

[learningtofly]

Ooh, where are those straps from?

Here you go...

Hirsch actually make the assolutamente strap for Panerai. Originally they sold an exact copy but following pressure from Panerai they ended up changing the design slightly.

[Bonzodog]

[learningtofly]

Still thinking of adding a 512 to the collection at some point, what a lovely Pam

It is, and so versatile. I've just put mine back on the black alligator strap it came with, and it looks dressy now.

[helidoc]

Here’ are mine

IWC Cal 89



Speedy obviously!

Nomos Tangente 139



This hasn’t arrived yet, but the build has started, so it can’t be far off! :)







Dave


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[Jocke]

Here you go...

Hirsch actually make the assolutamente strap for Panerai. Originally they sold an exact copy but following pressure from Panerai they ended up changing the design slightly.

Tony, not exactly the same. The the first and last stitch do not look like that on a Panerai original strap. I've never liked it so Hirsh is a dealbreaker for me.

[jneds]

Some lovely watches on show here and I may have to add a gold hand wind (probably vintage) at some point.

I only have one hand wind, this Apollo 30th anniversary Speedmaster.





Cheers
Neil

[SimonK]

So how about this? A Smiths 5 jewels, handwinding (except it don't cos it's lost its crown) day-date. Gold-plated and marked front and back Swiss Made. I bought it for pennies on Ebay yonks ago to get fixed up, but never did.

[Alpha4]

My old Renis(!) Chrono.

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[learningtofly]

Tony, not exactly the same. The the first and last stitch do not look like that on a Panerai original strap. I've never liked it so Hirsh is a dealbreaker for me.

What I meant was that the Hirsch version is no longer the same as the Asso, Jocke.

Hope you’re well, btw.

[Jocke]

What I meant was that the Hirsch version is no longer the same as the Asso, Jocke.

Hope you’re well, btw.

Sorry I read it wrong my friend.

I'm fine, thanks for asking. I hope you are that too.

[mlcamb330]

Here's my one and only hand wind


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[Tetlee]

I've got several but here are three, the CWC is my favourite.

[snedboy]

No mention of our hosts fine effort so far? Never mind I’ll throw in


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[MrLion]

And another from our host.

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[Mr Curta]

No mention of our hosts fine effort so far?

There have been at least two prior to yours. Here’s another.

[Mr Curta]

[Bobbyf]

CWC pilots chronograph with Valjoux hand wound movement.

Hesalite speedmaster.

I don’t own either now unfortunately.


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[twhp101]

Nice CWC Mellor I used to own one of those It’s unlikely but if I ever did sell you will be the first to know Tom.

Thanks Lee, very kind! Don't need it now however as I've just agreed to buy a '68 Smiths W10..... Will post a picture here when it arrives!

[Griswold]

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Oh, and another from out host....

[Wallasey Runner]

There have been at least two prior to yours. Here’s another.

Isn’t that an automatic

[Mr Curta]

Isn’t that an automatic

Oops, you are right. I had it incorrectly labelled in my spreadsheet and haven't worn one for a while. Here's a PRS-29A and its inspiration to make amends.