Who's got a nice watch? Traditional watches only, no smartwatches please.

[CooperBox]

Remember the spring loaded watches?
And the locomotive, as a symbol for accuracy?

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For those who may be unaware, Herma (not to be confused with Hermès) is a French watch manufacturer founded in 1881 by Ulysse Anguenot. At the time, the company was called Etablissements Pétolat Frères et Anguenot and was initially located in Villers-le-Lac, close to Le Locle. Although I'm quite familiar with the LIP and Yema French brands, Herma watches are not so popular. One of their most sought-after watches is a divers, named the Calypso in homage to Commandant Cousteau's boat.
After a few checks I would guess that your Herma pocket watch is scarce, and unless it's a modern re-release I'd guess at a date in the 1920's.
I see on a French web site there are currently over 100 Herma watches from private sales ranging from 10euros upwards, but not one pocket watch.

 

[GerritV]

For those who may be unaware, Herma (not to be confused with Hermès) is a French watch manufacturer founded in 1881 by Ulysse Anguenot. At the time, the company was called Etablissements Pétolat Frères et Anguenot and was initially located in Villers-le-Lac, close to Le Locle. Although I'm quite familiar with the LIP and Yema French brands, Herma watches are not so popular. One of their most sought-after watches is a divers, named the Calypso in homage to Commandant Cousteau's boat.
After a few checks I would guess that your Herma pocket watch is scarce, and unless it's a modern re-release I'd guess at a date in the 1920's.

Thanks for your interesting contribution @CooperBox. I knew some, but definitely not all.
If I remember correctly, I purchased my Herma in the early Eighties. Guess that makes it a re-release.

 

[CooperBox]

Further to the posts on Herma watches, I've always been attracted to divers and LED watches and have one of each from different manufacturers. For those who may be interested (as I was) here are photos of a Herma LED and a rather attractive Calypso. I'd be pleased wearing either of these. Perhaps one day........

 

[KRG]

 

[Frutali]

 

[twdawson]

That Cartier is stunning.

 

[th0masp]

That Santos chronograph has been on my shopping list for a while! The polished bezel is supposedly very easy to scratch though from what I have heard?

Was looking at a version with coated dark bezel like this one to not have that problem: https://monochrome-watches.com/wp-c...de-Cartier-Chronograph-SIHH-2019-review-3.jpg

 

[Frutali]

That Santos chronograph has been on my shopping list for a while! The polished bezel is supposedly very easy to scratch though from what I have heard?

Was looking at a version with coated dark bezel like this one to not have that problem: https://monochrome-watches.com/wp-c...de-Cartier-Chronograph-SIHH-2019-review-3.jpg

In my opinion this is the only real Santos model, I only wear it during special occasions …….

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I must say that I rather like the Hamilton - a gorgeous watch.

Well wear.

 

[Frutali]

Yes, the Hamilton is a cool watch, you must have a wide wrist because the diameter is 45mm.....

 

[noannualfee]

Going to binge read this thread tonight. Revisiting watch collecting since I'm in a better financial space to do so. Will post pics eventually, but nothing spectacular.

Omega Seamaster Professional - Skyfall
Rolex GMT-2 Batman
Apple Watch Ultra with Titanium Nomad Band


Aspiring for these:
Rolex Explorer 40mm
Patek Philippe Calatrava (Vintage)
Rolex 126506

 

[Miat]

Not entirely sold on the gold numerals and hands on the Hamilton. But otherwise a beautiful watch.

 

[AustinIllini]

Going to binge read this thread tonight. Revisiting watch collecting since I'm in a better financial space to do so. Will post pics eventually, but nothing spectacular.

Omega Seamaster Professional - Skyfall
Rolex GMT-2 Batman
Apple Watch Ultra with Titanium Nomad Band


Aspiring for these:
Rolex Explorer 40mm
Patek Philippe Calatrava (Vintage)
Rolex 126506

GMT Master is no joke, here's my sprite/riddler/whatever

 

[noannualfee]

GMT Master is no joke, here's my sprite/riddler/whatever

Absolutely beautiful. Did it take some time getting used to the crown being on the left side?

 

[AustinIllini]

it absolutely did, but I like it on the left hand. It's really weird because of how it winds. I have to set it upside down

 

[GrandCiel]

I rarely wear the watch my wife gave me on our 25th wedding anniversary. Realized I better finally get a winder. Probably needs service since it has been stored for so long. A Heiden Nova Single Watch Winder was delivered yesterday. I'll let it wind for a few days, set the time and date, and adjust the Turns Per Day from there.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I rarely wear the watch my wife gave me on our 25th wedding anniversary. Realized I better finally get a winder. Probably needs service since it has been stored for so long. A Heiden Nova Single Watch Winder was delivered yesterday. I'll let it wind for a few days, set the time and date, and adjust the Turns Per Day from there.

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What a gorgeous, and thoughtful gift.

Well wear, and do enjoy.

 

[CooperBox]

GMT Master is no joke, here's my sprite/riddler/whatever

GMT Master is no joke, here's my sprite/riddler/whatever

Very interesting, I knew it existed but this is the first time I've seen a Rolex GMT Master II 'Destro' on the wrist. Are any other of your watches left-handers?
To the best of my knowledge this model was first made available around 2022 for those preferring a left-hander, and knowing that practically all Rolex models have a very extended waitlist, I'd be interested to know what your waitlist time was between ordering and delivery of this unusual watch.
As an anecdote, I noted that Rolex have always been a best selling watch in China, and when I worked in Hong Kong for a number of years it seemed to me that 95% of taxi drivers wore a 'Rolex' (no doubt counterfeit or a similar homage model). However I bet this GMT Master II 'Destro' will NOT be a good seller there as the word 'left' is often associated as the 'dark side' and in Cantonese the associated word means 'hindering' in the way of something seen as bad. In fact in many countries there are derogatory words to describe left-hand use.
On the other hand (excuse the bad pun)..... Nicolas Hayek who was the CEO of the Swatch group, often used to wear a watch on both wrists, and it didn't seem to hinder his success........

 

[noannualfee]

Got a call from my AD to come in this week. I have an explorer and Daytona on a watchlist, I’m sort of hoping to not have any queued up because I need to pay for a new HVAC this week

 

[CooperBox]

Got a call from my AD to come in this week. I have an explorer and Daytona on a watchlist, I’m sort of hoping to not have any queued up because I need to pay for a new HVAC this week

I had to Google HVAC as had no idea what that was. Thought it was maybe a watch brand I wasn't familiar with. D'OH!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I had to Google HVAC as had no idea what that was. Thought it was maybe a watch brand I wasn't familiar with. D'OH!

My reaction was identical, and I also had to Google it in order to satisfy my curiosity as to what HVAC actually meant, as I had never come across this acronym prior to reading it in a post on this thread.

 

[Queen6]

Got a call from my AD to come in this week. I have an explorer and Daytona on a watchlist, I’m sort of hoping to not have any queued up because I need to pay for a new HVAC this week

Could be an expensive week if the Daytona shows up, not that HVAC's run cheap...

Q-6

 

[Queen6]

but

Q-6

 

[ericwn]

Really enjoying my Maen Manhattan these days.

 

[GrandCiel]

I had to Google HVAC as had no idea what that was. Thought it was maybe a watch brand I wasn't familiar with. D'OH!

I'm familiar with the HVAC acronym but wondered about AD. Authorized Dealer I assumed?