MAJ75 922 Posted September 7, 2017 I like probably countless other members here spend a huge amount of time researching, reading, looking at & listening to all sorts of watch & time related content. Whilst obsessive behaviour manifests itself in many different ways in this hobby we share I must admit that my thirst for knowledge is the leading thing for me at the moment, I seem to have my buying under control after getting bulk purchasing out of my system in the first 18 months of my rep awakening. If the mods here & wider community will allow/humour me I would like to build in this thread a sort of "Scrapbook" just really documenting things that I have found engaging whether that may be in the form of articles, links, pictures anything watch related really. I do hope that some of the content may be of interest to fellow members & hope that everyone feels free to comment or add their observations to it. My primary interests are in the aesthetics/design of timepieces, I also enjoy the history, what makes pieces more valuable than others & I love beautiful photography as well as classic watch advertising. I am not highly versed on specifics of movements, watchmaking & the like. I love modern & vintage in equal measure as I also appreciate both Reps & Gens. For the first entry I thought we would do a "Black & Gold" theme, I have stumbled across some beautiful pieces recently & wanted to share a few pictures below (a mixture of modern & vintage). Interestingly I do not have a black dialed gold case piece in my collection currently, but I might remedy this in the coming weeks........ Let's kick off with a very special Omega Speedmaster: Story here: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-professional-chronograph-starmus-science-award-gold-watch/ Beautiful Vintage Treasures on the theme......... The Iconic Patek 2499 (1952) Splendid Universal Geneve Chrono (1937) Stunning Rolex Moonphase Full Gold Daytona A Patek Calatrava (1942) & lastly I just love the image of the Blancpain............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted September 7, 2017 That Speedmaster. I've been looking and looking for a rep. It's the hands down, prettiest Speedmaster ever produced - The SpeedyTuesday comes second in line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted September 8, 2017 Great idea, Mark - go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted September 9, 2017 At the moment I am gathering intelligence prior to buying a Speedmaster, I am looking to buy a vintage one (if budget permits). Through research & spending time on the wonderful resources that are Omega Forum & Speedmaster 101 I came across the following podcast. This is possibly verging on geekery of the worst kind but if you can get over the dry/clinical delivery these podcasts are fascinating (particularly EP21). I love the quality refrence photos that you can look at as the watches are discussed. May be if you find some time to kill you will find something of interest, props to the guys that put this together anyway................ https://www.time4apint.com/ http://speedmaster101.com/blog/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted October 23, 2017 I quite liked the recently repped Bell & Ross BR123, never imagined that I would be drawn to this brand......... A few leeks later & I really like the look of the "Bellytanker" Series, great throwback styling.................. Daytonaesque around the case, crown & pushers with a beautiful coffee coloured dial............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,776 Posted October 23, 2017 They need to rep that now. That is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted October 25, 2017 ^I wonder why the DW is a different color? Don't get me wrong, but this "scrapbook" is quite the short story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 12:40, MAJ75 said: I quite liked the recently repped Bell & Ross BR123, never imagined that I would be drawn to this brand......... A few leeks later & I really like the look of the "Bellytanker" Series, great throwback styling.................. Daytonaesque around the case, crown & pushers with a beautiful coffee coloured dial............ How wide/tall is this case? If it was 40mmx12mm or slightly smaller that would be amazing. Somehow I imagine B & R would make it 42mm, or more realistically 44mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, UmpaHimself said: How wide/tall is this case? If it was 40mmx12mm or slightly smaller that would be amazing. Somehow I imagine B & R would make it 42mm, or more realistically 44mm Hi Mate, I can't find a reference to the case depth however the size of the chrono is a pleasing 41mm (Black Bay Size) & the non chrono is 38.5mm..... Sadly only 500 pieces of each are being made....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted October 27, 2017 That B&R is fabulous! Would buy one of those in a heartbeat - rep, obv!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted October 27, 2017 16 hours ago, MAJ75 said: Hi Mate, I can't find a reference to the case depth however the size of the chrono is a pleasing 41mm (Black Bay Size) & the non chrono is 38.5mm..... Sadly only 500 pieces of each are being made....... Wow, that's a nice surprise. Maybe it will be repped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted December 2, 2017 Just came across this on IG today & wanted to share it.......doesn't the 3714 look beautiful in this configuration.............. https://www.bucherer.com/uk/iwc-portugieser-automatic-alligator-silver-dial-mens-watch-iw371488.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 2, 2017 Splendid ! I'll have two please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted December 4, 2017 Hi All, I wanted to document a couple of new to me Micro Brands, apologies if these have been mentioned before but they have really taken my interest.... Firstly - Undone Watches....... I'm a sucker for both vintage & two register chronos so this style ticks a lot of boxes MechaQuartz movements.............. Pretty good for around $300 (mid level rep money)...I love the packaging too, nicely done..... The second brand is - Baltic Assembled in France, powered by the Seagull ST19 movement...... These pieces really look beautiful but carry a steeper €649 price point....love this blue faced variant............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lupinpopette 0 Posted February 14, 2018 William L 1815 is currently working on an automatic "vintage style" chronograph. I'd make myself an undone in an heartbeat if it was mechanical movement. Also where can you get the BR123 chrono rep? can't seem to find it on TDs.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nivka 5 Posted February 15, 2018 Great idea for a thread! Subscribed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
