Horological Meandering

All very different.. The Longines is significantly cheaper than the other two, and looks so clean in this group. The GP is quite pretty in person and the JLC feels so "vintage" yet it is so new. Dave...  

I am still wondering why they felt the need to almost systematically put a date on the dials of their " Vintage " collection... As for the two others they are pure marvels. Yes, in my book, two register Chronos are the nicest! The dial is so pure. That is... 

I know that I'll be trashed but that GP for me is egal to 5070 for mucho less dinero I love that one Best D

That GP 1966 chrono, like Are s501 have said, is a perfect alternative for PP5070 with its blue dial. I dare say the size is better on wrist then the later for some. Joseph

The GP is prettiest, but I find chronographs with a minute register that end at 30 somewhat pointless. So the JLC wins (though I'm still not convinced by the JLC's bezel). Cheers, John

is the Patek 5070p. IMHO I love the Vacheron chronograph with lemania movement as well. ovi

since you mentioned them. Dave ...  

...there's one (only one) thing that bothers me a lot: subdials that cut the numbers (number eaters) Kind regards, Bart

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excluding the excellent vintage ones there is the Longines Spirit which rarely if ever shown here. no date and a great interpretation of a vintage pilots chrono i must look for a pic on the web. white or black dial. vintage looking lume and hands. i've ne... 

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vintage two registers are one of my love affairs; some examples from me you might enjoy ? was tough to choose my favorites, so a bit of a pic tsunami from me again; pls forgive. 1940s 1950s 1960s ...  

Superb photos, and every single one a hugely desirable piece with warmth and history. I can imagine how long it took to collect and I am sure you had fun all the way. This one deserves its own thread or people may just miss it like I almost did. Dean

Spectacular pieces. Not a bad one in the group. Sent from my iPad > On 5 Dec, 2013, at 18:30,

... and with awesome pictures to enjoy them!! Thanks for sharing your collection WatchFred! Kind regards, Abel.

What a superb collection of Breilings. I especially fine one watch EXTREMELY attractive. It is the 1950s watch- the 5th one down (with red croc leather band). What model is that exactly? Congratulations on your superb collection. Best Edmond

a late Chronomat ref. 769 (1957); actually the same model as the first two of the "40s"; developed by the mathematician and watchmaker Marcel Robert for Breitling, these are the first sliderule chronographs, patent applied for in late 1940, granted in 194...  

I just realised though: I meant the fourth one from the 1950s! You have one stunning collection! My respect and admiration. best Edmond

even rarer, part of the mid-range 11xx chronograph line; a ref. 1194 from 1956. utilizing a cam lever Venus 188, the 1194 is an example of the "playful" Breitling of the 1950s, starting with the Unitime 1-260 and the non-chrono Chronomat 2508 they experim...  

what made you collect Breitling? I was thinking of bidding on beautiful split seconds that sold recently and regret I didn't. Breitling also made some beautiful world time watches. It is a great brand with much history. I am sure I like the modern ones th... 

but basically Breitling had it all - until Willy Breitling was forced to shut down the company and sell off the assets in the mid 1970s. History, heritage, innovation, boldness, courage, unique character; some of the most beautiful (personal opinion only,...  

I understand why your such a fan of this brand! Stunning picture and watch! Thank you Edmond

Awesome worldtime watch... Sent from my iPad > On 17 Dec, 2013, at 1:29,

of nice watches and pictures, superb Fred ! Best, Laurent

What a collection WatchFred :-) You are truly a maniac...... But it must have been fun :-)

Still have no three register, got stuck at two... ;) Best Mr. No Chrono... ;) ...  

please tell me more about this Tissot that caught my eyes ? Looks beautiful and highly interesting from here ! Best, Laurent

... here my contribution to this awesome thread. Kind regards, Abel. ...  

Is the dial enamel? Dave

Hello Dave! Thank you! Yes, dial is enamel. Caliber 13.33 watch made circa 1913/14. Glad you like it! Cordial regards, Abel.

A joy to look at ! Best, Laurent

This one, Omega Museum, has one major defect: Is not mine. This beauty belongs to a dear friend that I plan a major torture session, as soon it returns from the first maintenance. I may need to borrow some artifacts from Vlad but ... Yes, it go to be mine...  

.... this Omega chronograph... wow ! Below are mine ... does this count ? Best regards :) ...  

... but definitively one of my target to come.... along with an IWC Mark 11 ;)

I confess a huge crush for your Dodane Best, Laurent

... since I very often need an hours counter. I could live with a 60 minutes counter only, but not when based on 30 minutes intervals. I once had a bicompax chronograph, for a short while. It was stunningly elegant, but for elegance, I wear my beloved UNs...  

Beautiful! Perfect for my "grano duro" pasta runs (al dente, of course). Cheers, Nilo

Although Universal Geneve is more well known for its complicated chronographs (Dato-Compax, Aero-Compax, Tri-Compax) UG brought as soon as the mid 30s a key component thanks to Raoul Perret with elegance at wrist which was a strong factor allowing the bra...  

These 33.3 combining many 40s chronographs flavors drive me crazy, I can't wait for the upcoming post Nilo ! Best, Laurent

After you learn that this one is the re edition. Very similar to the original. Omega re did this one correct. Cheers, Nilo

The Bucherer has two sub dials, but one is running seconds and the other is hours... so not a "traditional" bicompax sort of deal. I had this one but sold it after a year or two. Beautiful watch, NOS condition; but although it doesn't look it - it was ver...  

The chronograph is my favorite watch complication and I especially love the dials of 2 register chronographs. Great movement design and finishing esp with traditional horizontal coupling is a major plus for me. Here are my 2 dual register chronographs, a ...  

On the missing piece in the trilogy of white metal dark dial chronographs! :) Maybe 2014. We'll see. Merry Christmas Nicolas! I hear you are reaching 75k posts soon!! Cheers Robin