They may not be as well accepted as round watches but in certain periods they were very popular and gave birth to classics like the Cartier Tank and JLC Reverso.Would like to hear about other examples and variations on this theme.Lets show some of them of...
Don't tell me you just got this one, my friend... You know that I'm hunting this Platinum Cabaret with the black dial. To make the perfect trio. Well, I'm not unhappy with this beautiful 70eme: Best, Nicolas...
For this lovely piece. The density of the platinum is perfect on watches of modest size. It is surprising, but very pleasant to feel its density on the wrist between your hands. Will have to wait, then... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Don't have an eye on the Gyro I, the Reveros Platinum tourbillon skeleton, the Duo Metre, and a few others, or you will dangerously fall in love, my friend. best, Nicolas
. . . is difficult to explain, Geo. I think part of the reason is that round forms are subliminally expansive, so while I feel comfortable wearing my vintage round watches, there's a finite limit beyond which I feel a round watch is out of proportion with...
Have these today -This is my current favorite, a nice older Hamilton: Also have this Lucien Piccard: and this Gothic This one is not really significant aside from when I bought it off eBay, the seller neglected to show that the caseback was engraved - eng...
I really liked the simplicity of that (pricey) Kennedy reissue, but would much rather have the vintage. There were some gorgeous rectangular/square cased watches they did in the 10s -50s. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2009-05-02 18:25:32
When we met in Paris some time ago and saw this watch in a local boutique, Nicolas referred to it affectionately as 'the toaster'. From that very moment it was inevitable that one would be added to the watchbox! Have you a name for yours Geo? Cheers, ppla...
More specimens joining the fray Makes collecting more interesting Old Movado winding pocket watch Concord Platinum(manual) Large Baignoire Dual Time My only silver Cartier watch JLC101 JLC101 Crash Watch(RG) A very small tank This message has been edited ...
Richard Mille RM11 Titanium And here are some that you don't see often: Cartier Santos Triple 100 Cartier Tank Americaine Flying Tourbillon AP Tradition Roger Dubuis Much More XL BiRetrograde Calendar Ralph Lauren Stirrup Parmigiani Kalpagraph...
All of these i own or have owned. some pics not good as they are pre digital ownership. Museum pieces first and now a 1916 solid silver original Petrograd. enjoy Graham...
That Monza deserves a better place in your watchbox! It's design is just perfect and the classy / sporty looks match with any outfit. (sounds like a cheesy advertisement, but it's all meant). I hope to add a Monza to my collection some day... preferably a...