For Guy, the Codebreaker.

For Iain I’ll suggest the «IWC Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Edition “Le Petit Prince” Ref. IW392202 in 18-Carat 5N Gold With A Spectacular Midnight Blue Dial.»

^^^ Superb! The brothers make some of the very best semi sporty dress watches around. Those movements …

Kicking this almost dead topic back to life, I would suggest that the more sporty and less dressed up life style most of us lead now plays a significant role. The popularity of diver’s watches is exhibit A. Delicate, thin and small gold watches signifies old and conservative to most people, not youn...

Might this be something for Stephen?

First of all, sorry for the prolonged absence. I’ve been away for work most of the week, and even evenings have been busy. How very gratifying to win, thanks Neil. Thank you all for the brilliant suggestions! Iain’s second offering above is off piste, but one should keep an open mind. But thankfully...

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 8:20 am Day 8/8, and of course it’s Great-Grandpa!

1917 Marvin Officer/Trench watch. Can still show these whippersnappers a thing or two at 105 years old!

Nice piece of kit. They knew a thing or two about legibility back then.

I like it, but it does seem difficult to read.

It’s like they say: If you're not paying for the product, then you are the product. Annoying as targeted ads might be, they are benign compared to how content algorithms on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube feed people content that breed ‘engagement’, thus fueling radicalization, conspiracy theories a...

Ostrich strap is a Reverso classic.



Works well with the green dial.

It will be interesting to see if Apple is in the mix. Whether or not the general public sees it as a watch or something different. I never even considered Apple watch! Just goes to show how far down this rabbit hole I’ve gone. Of course non-WIS will mention Apple watch as one of the first on their ...

Very happy with my jubilee watch.

^^^ I agree, that was what I meant. You put it much better.

jmarchitect wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:19 am That is wonderful Bjorn.

Thanks, JM.

Soporsche wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:11 am Hi Bjorn, whilst dont know you or your family I find this such a heartwarming and emotional post and backstory. The watch is beautiful too.
Fabulous!

Thank you, Stephen. You’ve seen right through me!