WristScan

As announced on Thursday this weekend’s WS theme is favorite brands. While most of our collections are filled with watches of many brands it is quite likely that some of those, their stories and ours with them, lead to a higher appreciation. So let’s see ...  

It all started - just like my time here - with Chopard. The LUC Chrono One was my first serious watch and the appreciation for the brand remains. They do many less visible or glamorous things, such as a service turnaround in two weeks as opposed to the nu...  

not easy to pick just a few fav brands as most of us think the brands in there collection are most of the time there fav I guess. Like some of you know i love Independent brands and with a few of them i have a special relationship . CvdK A brand that star...  

And the selection is delectable, as expected. I guess the reasons will be similar - a much closer relationship, and more experimentation 👍🏻

Your choices to answer our Host KM theme is fantastic and it would be impossible for me to choose just one watch among them. But if I were pressed to choose one I would go for your DB in your second shot, pink/salmon dial and blued hand set makes it irres... 

The DB27 is indeed a special watch for me .

and the collecting journey they represent.

... and Grand Seiko. GS dials are always awesome! I´m sharing in a post below my own choices which I hope you´ll approve. Enjoy your weekend my dear friend. Best, Abel

Thanks so much for your kind words 🙏🏻 I am absolutely certain, though that I will approve, even if it is primarily the posters who need to be happy with their own choices 😊

and reading your thoughts on Grand Seiko.

I find they are still in the process of finding their place. The movement finishing initially wasn’t exactly top notch but then given that to an extent they saw themselves competing with brands that didn’t bother about it, either 🤷🏻‍♂️ Their case finishin... 

😉 I‘ll focus on just 4 brands, JLC, as my main collection topic, then Rolex, PP and finally although small in numbers – Breguet.. Fine and cool choice.. The Triple Calendars always have been a strength of JLC Simply a classic — Geophysic Reverso Duo Face ...  

Sublime choices from four truly classic brands! Your JLC collection is superb (missing the Duometre here), wasn’t aware that the 5172 joined your collection (congratulations) and the Rolex and Breguet collections of yours have some true classics 👌🏻👍🏻 ... 

As far as the Duometre is concerned, you are right, it might as well have appeared here, as yes, it is a piece near to my heart, but there had to be a limit, as I didn‘t wanr to „ramble“ around.. I liked your examples as well, the Chopard LUC Chrono Flyba... 

Habring2 I mean. The Duometre is one of the few launches from a major brand in the last years that I really found exciting and fresh 👌🏻👍🏻

… dear friend HS!! And within these four emblematic brands you own several Masterpieces like that delicious 6542 GMT, that unique Type XX, Aquanaut and 5172 chrono or charming Explorer duo. Not to mention Reverso and Geophysic and Alarm JLC’s to complete ... 

I love their movement, finishing, case and dial design…they just sing to me. Next is Longines! Love most of their recent release as they package a lot of value and they fund to wear with their often vintage inspired release. Lastly, yes I know I must admi...  

... in the last years offering very tempting reissues of past designs in their present catalog. Of course you know about my long standing love for the Rolex brand of which you own some great representatives of their catalog. Keep enjoying so much your col... 

... new catch. Keep enjoying your wonderful collection my dear friend. Best, Abel

Before I start with the comments - Lange has started leaving markets? 😱 It certainly makes for a wonderful, classical choice, movement and dial side and certainly one you can hardly go wrong with 👌🏻 Love how Longines is harvesting its very rich heritage a... 

So in the short term no place for me to get them other then from a different country…

But that they are going fully down that route and are happy to lose customers in the process, well… 🤷🏻‍♂️

Is refreshing in a complex market for brands. The brand has a rich history that deserves to be revived and rediscovered.

I’m going to have to go with the brand where I have made the greatest number of purchases - seems logical to me - Lange. I’ve also managed to lay my hands on a 1st generation Datograph - incoming. ...  

... it is usual in the Lang watches. Regret to say I still lack of a watch from this brand in my collection but I hope to fill the gap some day soon. They really are wonderful timepieces. Thank you for sharing here! Hagwe, Abel

Any contenders for the title of first Lange for you?

What about you? Do you have an special model in your sights?

Zeitwerk being one, Cabaret the second and Richard Lange the third 👌🏻👍🏻

I wish you will jump into the Lange world soon my dear friend. Cross my fingers for you. Cheers, Abel

There’s plenty to choose from within the Lange family. The consistency of the finishing on all is impressive. You can’t really go wrong with any of the choices - even if you stray off the beaten track as I did with my choice of the Saxonia Annual Calendar... 

Enjoy your superb collection so much! Cheers, Abel

You start right off with my favorite from the brand, the Zeitwerk. Not that there’s anything to be faulted with the rest but this has always struck me as the true genius 🤩👌🏻👍🏻

The striking time is a real star! It wears well - even at 44mm+. The consistency of the beauty of the movements is impressive. Even the Saxomat - which doesn’t get as much love as others - has attention to detail that you just don’t see from other brands ... 

. . . in one photo. Dornblüth: a micro-manufacturer that offers aesthetic appeal and value . . . no mean feat. Grand Seiko: the manufacturer that offers exceptional finishing at reasonable cost . . . again, no mean feat. Omega: the symbol - Ω - says it al...  

... Dornbluth but I can say the looks of your watch is very tempting. Regrettably living in my Country makes very difficult to reach many interesting brands that collectors of other parts of the world can enjoy with ease. Thank you for sharing them here! ... 

. . . and the level of customization offered extensive. Not for everyone, but those drawn to them are devoted. On my way to my cue maker's shop to repair the most recent acquisition, Abel - it was built with an experimental modification that requires tend... 

Yours looks so charming and classic. Hopefully your cue maker will be able to fix any problem with your new cue. Good luck with it! Have a nice weekend too! Best cordial regards Abel

Only had the pleasure once but the depth of dedication to their craft was palpable 👌🏻👍🏻

And your explanation says it all 👍🏻 But getting back to another brand you used to be bonded to - how has your opinion of GO evolved and what would you say of their current lineup?

. . . but wish their product development had been slower and more linear in the ensuing years. I still think they make the best practical perpetual calendars, but I've changed - the complication no longer appeals to me. There's still one I would acquire u...  

Lovely piece indeed! How are their PCs for setting (i.e. if not constantly worn or on a winder)?

. . . and I wouldn't recommend keeping one on a winder for extended periods as the wear and tear will lead to premature mechanical issues. As for the direction their product development evolved, my sense is that they reached far and wide but not deep. I'm... 

That cover practically any real world scenario. Good call Art.

I've wanted to try a Dornbluth for years. Your posts are motivating me to try harder. Thank you.

. . . is a pleasure and a half. If you've ever wanted to have input in the design of a watch, they're the guys to go to. Dials, hands, movement finishing . . . all's up to your personal preference. Art

Two so far, but it's early in the relationship. Thanks for hosting, KM. HAGWE, all. ...  

Two beautiful Moser watches you share. They have such a distinctive design and awesome dials. Ate you planning a new addition to your Moser collection? Keep enjoying and loving them so much! Best cordial regards Abel

Thank you, Abel. Moser makes at least a handful that I'd like someday to add if things allow that. Perhaps something from the Streamliner or Heritage lines. We'll see. My best o you, too. Greg

And you have chosen some of the choicer morsels from them, too! In addition to following their own marketing moniker of very rare, they really make some fine, innovative choices 👌🏻👍🏻

I agree: the innovation, quality, style, limited production, and attitude of Moser have made the brand my favorite. As for the shots, I appreciate you kind words and thank goodness for the great cameras on smart phones. Have a wonderful weekend.

and I concur with you ;-) … ...  

Love their ‘sterile’ dials 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

I appreciate your encouraging words. Thank you.

Great watches !

Breguet Marine Chronograph in the rain Breguet Marine by the Lion’s Gate Secret Signature ...  

These are timeless watches which connect with classic designs of its prestigious past. I like this brand so much for that. The Secret Signature is a charming detail as well. I feel that the watch you show with this traditional feature deserves a full shot... 

And so distinctive irrespective of the trends. Really enjoy that aspect of them. Hopefully someday I will join you there 👌🏻👍🏻🤞🏻

A great Theme we haven’t explored before. My first love with a watch brand when I was a lad in the early 1960’s is Rolex. A love I have kept since today in spite that I’m disappointed with their present marketing policy which makes so difficult to get the...  

They're fantastic, Abel. Greg

Appreciate them so much. Have a nice weekend! Abel

The one thing I do not get is that the current marketing practices of one of the three discriminate even against long term loyal customers like you - hard to fathom the logic there. The pieces shown are sublime and great (in some cases also physically 😉) ... 

... for many decades during which you could visit an AD of the brand and find any model you choose at retail... and even with discounts! Lol! This drastically changed in the last say five or six years ago of course. Thank you so much for your kind complim... 

Sadly I don’t see them returning any time soon 🤷🏻‍♂️

I know your Rolexes next to your Omegas are central collecting themes, not to forget Panerai, of course. Your first shot of this great Omega Seamaster is compelling, so as also the Sub 5513 plus a Bubbleback; – I realized already in the past, how well you... 

I´m happy to know you liked both my favorites and the shots I choose to share them. I find a great satisfaction wearing my watches and much pleasure and joy playing with them while making pictures. Enjoy your Sunday dear friend and have a great week ahead... 

We share so much love for these brands. I must redress the balance and mention Panerai …. ...  

Just about any brand that is an independent brand, an eponymous brand, is a 'favourite' because of the artisanship and tradition that they represent. And of the modern-day independents, those who spring to mind as the preferred house aesthetic include Duf...  

For many of us there’s the same driver, when it comes to this particular brand 😊👍🏻 And what a lovely collection you show here! I know it’s sometime like choosing your favorite child but which of the pieces do you like the best?

The MUT is iconic, and this WG/ruthenium combination is unusual. The TTPs have the Amanico special sauce, and matching numbers. The Amvox was incredibly expensive, because of course it was necessary to buy the matching car. The one that gets most wrist ti... 

One he convinced me of 😉👍🏻 ...  

I'm with you on the Memovox too - but then I am biased Cheers JML

Hi All Difficult choice - but I'd definitely include JLC But also Oris, this one you don't even need to see the name And Seiko I could go on Cheers JML ...  

Is that there are few surprises in this category 😊👍🏻 Great trio of brands and some fantastic specimen to show. The only thing I am surprised by is that in the Seiko segment you didn’t show the Urushi 😁👍🏻

Was taken by the beer n watch montage - here's the Urushi 🙂 Cheers JML ...  

And some lovely shots of it, too 👍🏻👌🏻

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Great collection, and shots, too 👌🏻👍🏻

is my favourite brand by far. Unfortunately it turned out to be a unrequited love lately. ...  

That’s unfortunate to hear because the watches are sublime indeed - great shots 👌🏻👍🏻

At least I have a few watches from the good old times on my wish list.

Hello dear KM and friends, The journey with different watch brands has been a interesting and varied journey. Going back in in time my favourite brand was Rolex. I loved everything the Rolex brand stood for. One example of this was the support they gave a...  

Brands go through some cycles and the example you gave of Rolex is sadly no longer something one could contemplate nowadays. Although my loyalty to a brand would be very high indeed if things like that we’re still around 👌🏻👍🏻

Interests in different brands evolve as we make the long long trip through the endless horological land. Thank you for sharing with us. Enjoy your weekend my dear friend. Cheers, Abel

A favourite of mine is definitively Vacheron Constantin. I finally came to Vacheron rather late in my watch journey, having first ‘discovered’ Patek and AP … and finally converged on VC. With their neo-vintage watches … .. their chronos … … and the versat...  

I have got into VC late too, but loving it a lot

I will start with the latter - the need for a certain stealth I can fully understand, one reason that drew me to Chopard early on. Really like your BPs and they truly make for understated yet horologically very fulfilling companions 👍🏻👌🏻 I have a very sof...  

Very nice and rarely seen model you have here: is that a 1972 Prestige, isn’t? I don’t recall having ever seen once in the metal. 💭 🤔 🧐 Jerome

There was a time that it was intensely ‘disliked’ - i.e. VC had a really hard time moving them. Now that it’s gone (no longer part of the catalog AFAIK) there is more demand 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ Very happy to have gotten it back in 2019. If your travels take you to Ger... 

Many thanks for your kind offer to see for real that very special watch. Might take you on that offer one day as (southern) Germany is one of the places we call home! Wishing you a good start into the week and lot of fun with the 1972! Cheers, Jerome

Love all brands in my collection, They have their own character and uniqueness. My journey start at AP in 2020, so let I say these are my major parts My first love 26331ST Most love in design Best date and time Twin perpetual Finally they reward my journe...  

Having started in 2020 that’s a truly impressive collection, too 👌🏻👍🏻

AP are good looking , and hope they will bring back Jules or Edward series which are very mesmerizing in my opinions

One among many brands I like. An Omega. Reminiscent of a past model of the nineties. ...  

A currently favorite brand or one that has been liked for a while?

A brand I have liked for many years. But with today’s distribution policies, it has become more and more difficult to continue to like some brands contrarily to their watches. Bundling, kicking out long time AD’s, some haughty personnel of monobrand or fa... 

Time will tell 🤷🏻‍♂️

Omega has always been the one for me. Business meeting to outside of a spacesuit on the Lunar surface…same watch! I only own Omegas but truly appreciate each and every brand purists own. I take great pleasure in their collections and their watches. The ti...  

Four beauties. Enjoy.

It’s nice to have both here - those for whom it’s clearly only one brand and those where it’s a handful 🙌🏻