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Watch or Accessory Review The Tale of the Tape: Three new cases from Vostok. Jpeg Attachments

Dave M499two months ago

Thanks, Dave. Measurements, side by side pics and wrist shots are very helpful.

Archibald Goodwin48two months ago

Nice review, very helpful. The tonneau shaped one is my favorite of the 3. (n/t)

Dre42two months ago

+1!! (n/t)

James T. Kirk©37two months ago

+1 x2! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Kevin_D37two months ago

Thumbs up! Cool.... Vostok made some changes...

MCS56two months ago

Sorry, I don't do any trade in products sold in grams. Oops! I have a >>

Dave M46two months ago

Re: Sorry, I don't do any trade in products sold in grams. Laughing (n/t)

James T. Kirk©34two months ago

I estimated "head-only" weights using my postal scale, and edited the original post. (n/t)

Dave M29two months ago

Great overview of the new Vostoks! Thanks Dave! They are tempting me.Smile (n/t)

Timemiser47two months ago

Great post and overview Dave, thanks for putting this together. And please >>>

Reto43two months ago

Ditto what Reto said Thumbs up! (n/t)

BobbyMike32two months ago

Dave, a great topic and great watches! Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF41two months ago

Very nice overview, Dave. Lots of value for the dollar! Thumbs up! (n/t)

JohnnyT36two months ago

Alot of watch for the money, fresh updated styling.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Paul J Costa33two months ago

Nice write-up. One request:

Smaug46two months ago

Mr Watch Idiot Savant of the Month, I have added one picture, >>

Dave M35two months ago

Thanks for the great post! And a question: do the bezels mix/match with the new cases?

benhemp71two months ago

That is an important point! >>

Dave M42two months ago

Bruce, I edited in 2 more pics illustrating this point. (n/t)

Dave M38two months ago

Great post Thumbs Up Thumbs Up (n/t)

Ed Brandwein32two months ago

Clapping! on the Watch or Accessory Review Dave! Excellent! Thumbs up!Thumbs up! (n/t)

EdH31two months ago

PMWF Museum please! Vintage Citizen 'Family Trees'

Sweephand602last year

I know I thanked you over at SCWF, but let me thank you here also Stephen! Thank you!

BobbyMike176last year

Re: I know I thanked you over at SCWF, but let me thank you here also Stephen! Thank you!

Sweephand151last year

Fantastic collection Thumbs Up and a lot of good info there. (n/t)

JP205last year

Awesome collection! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up drooling (n/t)

cmoy205last year

Amazing!Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF172last year

Outstanding! Clapping!

Anonymous User123last year

You have done a lot of great work here. Thank you for sharing this. (n/t)

Timemiser152last year

That second link doesn't work for me Stephen... I am confused I love Citizen! Thumbs up! (n/t)

Thomas139last year

Re: That second link doesn't work for me Stephen... I am confused I love Citizen! Thumbs up!

Sweephand126last year

Re: PMWF Museum please! Vintage Citizen 'Family Trees'

Sweephand176last year

Outstanding Citizen retrospective. WIS Honeymoon Homer!

Ethan_Mack174last year

Thumbs Up Simply fantastic, Sir! Thumbs Up smile (n/t)

Bock136last year

Re: PMWF Museum please! Vintage Citizen 'Family Trees' URL

Sweephand176last year

Sunday Funnies. Jpeg Attachments

Dave M554last year

Very nicely done, mysterious artist person Cheers! (n/t)

BobbyMike154last year

Thank you! Michael. Mysterious indeed. I hardly recognize myself. (n/t)

Dave M136last year

Very creative! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up (n/t)

StefG132last year

Thank you! smile (n/t)

Dave M145last year

Great job Mod Master! I recognize that talent! It's about time! I (n/t)

Timemiser148last year

Thanks, Tim. smile (n/t)

Dave M159last year

Brilliantly executedClapping! Amazing work for 1st time poster Wink Cheers! (n/t)

Riddim Driven143last year

Well, I'm a quick learner, Adam. wink (n/t)

Dave M118last year

Terrific artistic post and informative. Love the result. Clapping! (n/t)

Robmks137last year

Well. I got to say it...

Anonymous User177last year

But it's the perfect medium if you're a mediocre photographer! laughing laughing >> Jpeg Attachments

Dave M150last year

OK, OK. I'll say it NOW - I love the result! Smile Gif Attachments

Anonymous User195last year

Thank you! I just posted the series >> URL

Dave M152last year

Better and better! WIS Honeymoon

Anonymous User136last year

Aha! That was the one! Cool (n/t)

James T. Kirk©148last year

Thank you! Bob! laughing (n/t)

Dave M133last year

HELL YES!!! Thumbs up! (n/t)

jinxed139last year

laughing laughing Thank you! Brad. I was thinking of putting an ad for "Sea Monkeys" in the next issue. laughing (n/t)

Dave M173last year

Thumbs Up Great stuff! (n/t)

DJM148last year

Thanks, Dan. smile (n/t)

Dave M132last year

Great work Thumbs Up Thumbs Up (n/t)

Ed Brandwein172last year

Thank you! Ed! smile I was pleased. (n/t)

Dave M153last year

Very well done. I enjoyed that. Great results too SmileThumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega124last year

Thanks, Alex. (n/t)

Dave M157last year

Nicely done and great presentation! Cheers! (n/t)

RR218152last year

Thank you! smile (n/t)

Dave M159last year

That is great! Very good to see you and this topic!Thumbs up!Cheers! (n/t)

IF146last year

Thank you! Good to see you as well, Yannis. (n/t)

Dave M138last year

What a great artwork Dave Thumbs Up And so good to see you Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto120last year

Thank you! Reto. Nice to see you as well. (n/t)

Dave M161last year

Great stuff, love it, now tell me more about that magic sponge...I am confused (n/t)

James T. Kirk©145last year

The "Magic Sponge" is a >> URL

Dave M158last year

Thank you! very much! Thumbs up! (n/t)

James T. Kirk©150last year

Don't ye love it when a "Plan" Comes Together?! Laughing Gif Attachments URL

Anonymous User154last year

Darn... is that you ! (n/t)

anjizkit142last year

It's me, Anjan. smile (n/t)

Dave M143last year

LaughingThumbs Up (n/t)

wodo134last year

laughing Thank you! (n/t)

Dave M100last year

Handy chart for Ebauche Manufacturer's Marks Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User2,065last year

Awesome, thanks Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega155last year

Clapping! Thumbs up! (n/t)

DJM174last year

Very handy chart Ricky!!! Maybe Administrators please should archive....... (n/t)

dano0193last year

Hope you find it of use. You ought.. Gif Attachments

Anonymous User194last year

Marked for PMWF Museum please! (n/t)

Reto169last year

Thumbs up!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF165last year

Very cool Thumbs up! (n/t)

Ethan_Mack173last year

Thank you! Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC163last year

No respect, I tell ya, no respect! aka the Roskopf / R. Lapanouse story Image Attachments URL

Anonymous User5,601last year

Holy Smokes! Thanks for the education! Thumbs up! laughing (n/t)

ajt36220last year

There'll be a quiz later.

Anonymous User187last year

No quiz for me thank you, but I did enjoy the read. Wink (n/t)

BobbyMike193last year

It's mandatory! Whistle Unless you get a note from your mother...

Anonymous User175last year

I'm glad I have a good relationship with my mom. Go outside and wait by your mailbox, the note should be there shortly. (n/t)

BobbyMike179last year

PS this post should be archived in the PMWF Museum please! (n/t)

BobbyMike184last year

Blushing Please, be my guest.

Anonymous User166last year

Waiting

Anonymous User185last year

Well done, That Man! Excellent work, save for one thing.....

Flasharry212last year

Re: ..now I want one!

Anonymous User182last year

Quite a bit of Research there Bro Ricky!!!! Great Read....great post....

dano0196last year

Re: Great watches there..

Anonymous User190last year

Good post. The Dude abides! that's a rough looking chrono movt. >>

Adam in NYC207last year

Granted. But then these movements weren't about "Looks". Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User334last year

& it wasn't the first time someone asked me if they're worth fixing >

Adam in NYC212last year

I didn't imagine it was.

Anonymous User198last year

Re: But I would ask that you remember that it is a judgement call based on the individual. >

Adam in NYC162last year

{sigh} URL

Anonymous User182last year

Re: Merely whether "It's worth fixing". > Jpeg Attachments

Adam in NYC197last year

Re: I do agree with you that it's subjective whether anything is worth repairing. URL

Anonymous User251last year

Oh please, Paul has plenty of his own to repair >

Adam in NYC176last year

Sure. But maybe he's not ready to donate them as a pass-around watch. Wink

Anonymous User189last year

Awesome post, thanks for all of the info! Thumbs up!Thumbs up!

Need_Omega196last year

Re: I really want one of those chrono's now! Laughing

Anonymous User200last year

Thanks, one heck of an informative post .Clapping! (n/t)

Robmks203last year

And being informed is always a Good Thing, I reckon.

Anonymous User170last year

Plenty cool! Lotsa WOW factor in that group!Thank you! (n/t)

itschris191last year

My pleasure Bro. Chris. Blushing

Anonymous User214last year

Great post you put together here. I will move that to the PMWF Museum please! (n/t)

Reto191last year

Thanks Boss!

Anonymous User218last year

Ricky, that was one more excellent post of yours!Cheers!Thumbs up! Thank you!

IF213last year

Thank you! Bro. Yannis! Blushing

Anonymous User175last year

Great read. Thanks, Ricky. (n/t)

Archibald Goodwin182last year

Glad you enjoyed it. Cool

Anonymous User159last year

Clapping! Thumbs Up etc., etc. I enjoyed the heck out of that! Thank you! (n/t)

DJM173last year

So you're ready for the quiz, then?

Anonymous User193last year

I am confused Will this be on the test? I am confused

DJM191last year

Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Anonymous User140last year

Very interesting and informative post, I have a few pin pallet watches of my own. Here's a sample of mine: Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa364last year

An excellent collection! Thumbs up! You have a couple that are new to me.

Anonymous User183last year

I have a large bunch of them, They were given to me by my watchmaker.

Paul J Costa187last year

Thumbs up! That's very cool Paul! (n/t)

BobbyMike195last year

Re: Like you said, they get no respect, and in the meantime they are vanishing due to the perceived lack of value that they have. Someone has to care or else the world of Horology will become that much poorer with their absence.

Anonymous User178last year

Great read!!!Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.181last year

Thanks Bro. Mark!

Anonymous User185last year

Helped me understand more about why Roskopf was a lowly word to my old watchmakers when i was younger...well r (n/t)

tingrin162last year

Same reason that "Hyundai" is to a Mercedes-Benz Mechanic. Wink

Anonymous User184last year

Clapping! That was an amazing post! Thank you so much Ricky (n/t)

jacobo196last year

You're too kind...

Anonymous User211last year

Great Read (n/t)

Timemiser199last year

And great fun putting it together. Wink

Anonymous User168last year

Truly an epic post Cheers! (n/t)

Ethan_Mack186last year

Aw, shucks...

Anonymous User181last year

Cuervo y Sobrinos - The Wilderness Years Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User2,454last year

Cool! I want that last one, the Spiderman with the funky case. (n/t)

DJM191last year

Great watches, they sold so many truly classy watches over the Years. (n/t)

Paul J Costa204last year

Very interesting, thanks for putting this together. I learned about the brand >>>

Reto250last year

My pleasure. Blushing I only wish more info was out there, so I could've done a proper job of it.

Anonymous User203last year

Thanks for that. I've always liked some of their modern styles. (n/t)

Dave P215last year

I too have always liked the brand and that watch, the Robusto Buceador.

Timemiser269last year

Thanks mate! These..

Anonymous User203last year

Oops. Meant to point out one other thing..

Anonymous User241last year

Great brand!Cheers! (n/t)

IF215last year

I am from Cuba and I will see if any of my relatives can find out if it is still there, although I doubt it. (n/t)

arutlosjr11240last year

Whew! Took me awhile to get through all that. Great post! Thumbs Up (n/t)

Anonymous User182last year

By the way, didn't Allan Zirlin have a Cuervo y Sobrinos? (n/t)

Anonymous User214last year

Good memory! Clapping! He does (did?) indeed... Image Attachments URL

Anonymous User215last year

admin/Reto might want to make this a 'Sticky' WWII USA watch repair (TM 9-1575) PDF Attachments

BILLANAGNOS(GREEK)373last year

Thanks Bill, I will later move this post to the Museum (n/t)

Reto182last year

Wow, that is a pretty amazing document and piece of history. Before the internet and Twitter >>>

Reto201last year

+1Smile (n/t)

Mark C.147last year

Wow! SmileThumbs up! (n/t)

IF204last year

That is fascinating Bill! Where can I order the Senior Watchmakers Tool kit? Laughing (n/t)

Timemiser205last year

Neat find, Bill. Thumbs Up (n/t)

Anonymous User164last year

What came in the mail today... Jpeg Attachments

JFK3531475last year

Really cool clock.Thumbs up! Congratulations Joe. (n/t)

Mark C.212last year

Re: ..it's amazing how many timepieces were manufactured in Illinois.. Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User210last year

Post marked for PMWF Museum please! Joe. And a question about the name >>>

Reto214last year

That's odd...Must be a disturbance in the force. Reply I made disappeared. Here goes again... Jpeg Attachments URL

JFK3531232last year

Thanks for the additional info. Will move the post to the Museum once it left page 1 (n/t)

Reto219last year

Good get, Joe. Thumbs Up (n/t)

Anonymous User231last year

Thumbs Up (n/t)

DJM214last year

Thumbs up! Smile (n/t)

DanB180last year

Glad you found one Joe! It's nice to have something like that from your past.

Timemiser196last year

Awesome! Thumbs Up (n/t)

John N226last year

Great storyl I love hearing the background stories behind watches. Thumbs Up (n/t)

Smaug219last year

Very nice clock and very nice story about it, Joe!Cheers! (n/t)

IF190last year

How cool! Thumbs Up It's the story behind the timepiece that makes it extra-Cool (n/t)

Nuvolari195last year

Travel Report Update! - This one's especially for Bro. Nuvolari (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments URL

Anonymous User365last year

Wow, 93 in an 80. >>

Anonymous User158last year

I know. Eek! Sounds like I'm a Speed Demon, huh? Oops!

Anonymous User159last year

Yeah, well, I didn't want to ask if you were on a moped or something. (n/t)

Anonymous User145last year

And if I was? I am angry!

Anonymous User145last year

Yeah, well I wanted to be polite, and not ask if you were in one of those grocery-store scooters or something.

Anonymous User154last year

You may recall I've actually tried a line very close to that...

Nuvolari168last year

Yes, Michael. Of course I was paraphrasing you! laughing (n/t)

Anonymous User157last year

Have you looked into the details of extradition? laughing (n/t)

DJM138last year

No, but if it includes a Green Card I'll happily get a Schweiz job to pay the fine! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Anonymous User160last year

Me too! laughing (n/t)

DJM145last year

Eek!Smile (n/t)

IF182last year

One day I hope to get a speeding ticket in Crete.

Anonymous User158last year

Cheers! (n/t)

IF135last year

OK looks as if you have a problem there?Eek!

DRFP143last year

Re: Are planning on going back to there?

Anonymous User146last year

Is there a reward?

obsidian171last year

If there is, I will gladly surrender myself to your custody. Provided..

Anonymous User177last year

Only CHF60? I am confused That's a bargain Laughing (n/t)

Micha157last year

Maybe not a BARGAIN. But...

Anonymous User147last year

Well, fines in Switzerland can get into the CHF1000 region very easily...

Micha161last year

Re: ...my guess is that the same offence within the city limits would have easily cost twice as much...

Anonymous User151last year

Hmm... a thought or two.

Flasharry178last year

Re: Virtually ALL rental car agreements contain a clause specifying that the renter agrees to pay any traffic fines.

Anonymous User173last year

Mouarff Ricky Laughing (n/t)

wodo161last year

Rather than google this unfamiliar expression, I switched on the Bat Light.. Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User158last year

Thumbs Up Smile (n/t)

wodo146last year

Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. offRolling on the floor laughing my a.. off So, after the 5km/h "margin" is removed it's 60SF for 5mph over the limit!! Jpeg Attachments

Nuvolari181last year

Here in the Great White Northern Republic of Alberta...

Flasharry162last year

Well. I mean no disprespect, but I've got to say..

Anonymous User163last year

Re: Surely, any reasonable recipient of such correspondence would privately think, "And you may f$@k yourself!" while tearing the letter's contents into bits. Bits that eventually become fireplace fuel because "I never signed or promised do to shit! So ki URL

Anonymous User175last year

Good point RL. I should be more considerate to one who supports the global economy in such a robust manner! smile (n/t)

Nuvolari152last year

Jeebus H. Goshblasted Crikey, I enjoyed reading that post! laughing laughing (n/t)

Anonymous User169last year

Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. offBlushingCheers! (n/t)

Nuvolari164last year

In Europe things are handled differently...

Micha146last year

Oh yeah, I forgot - the Swiss are very generous, usually only 3 km/h tolerance are allowed laughing (n/t)

Micha153last year

In the U.S. there is generally no officially-stated tolerance whatsoever.

Anonymous User143last year

Re: Isn't the US the only country without front plates?

DJM132last year

Re: I remember a time when there were some states that only had rear plates, but there aren't many (if any) left anymore. Every state I can think of has front and back, but I could be missing a few.

Anonymous User146last year

Re: Both Mississippi and Tennessee still use only rear license plates.

DJM165last year

BTW, here's the link>>> URL

DJM167last year

Wow. I had no idea there were so many! Png Attachments

Anonymous User164last year

I'm guessing some of those that require only rear plates>>>

DJM162last year

Re: ..might in fact issue both, in which case many will mount both, so one might not realize they require only one.

Anonymous User162last year

Re: ..might in fact issue both, in which case many will mount both, so one might not realize they require only one.

DJM161last year

Does pink represent states where plates of any kind are "optional"?Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Nuvolari194last year

Re: When I was growing up in Missouri..

Anonymous User138last year

Re: You're a Clodhopper?

DJM163last year

Probably so. No front plate & tinted front windows are illegal in CA -but it's a "fix it" ticket (no point).

Nuvolari150last year

Oops! I was so amused & rambled on so much, I forgot to say "great post and pictures!".Blushing (n/t)

Nuvolari153last year

Thank you!, oh Great One! (n/t)

Anonymous User147last year

Travel Report Update! - Watch related news! Flash! Tom Swift Customs enters the Swiss market! (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments URL Video Attachments

Anonymous User463last year

The highest compliment I can pay any travel/visitor post is>>>

DJM217last year

Re: ..that it made me wish I'd been there.

Anonymous User155last year

Great Hospitality Ricky,... and that watch design... Jpeg Attachments

Flasharry215last year

Cool photo-essay! Thanks! smile (n/t)

StefG162last year

Made me all homesick and stuff sniff sniffI am crying Good job Ricky! Cheers! (n/t)

BobbyMike147last year

Thanks Ricky ! Thumbs up! (n/t)

DRFP155last year

What? No Graceland?? Crazy! Loco! (n/t)

JFK3531181last year

They did the Graceland Thing on their last visit. Wink (n/t)

Anonymous User160last year

Phew! Had me worried there for a sec. Because everyone everywhere knows Elvis. (n/t)

JFK3531179last year

great post! That last swiss mountain pic...amazing! (n/t)

Octopi178last year

Thanks a lot Ricky!

Tinu186last year

Travel Report Update! - A visit to MusƩe d'Horlogerie du Locle (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments URL

Anonymous User438last year

Great tour Ricky. Pls remind Administrators please to archive. Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC169last year

I have a hard enough time keeping up with me own Personal PMWF Museum please!. Eek! Oops! Gif Attachments

Anonymous User182last year

Fine, we won't archive it then. Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC168last year

Tongue

Anonymous User148last year

Wow! That's a lot of stuff! Pretty Nifty! Clapping! (n/t)

MCV155last year

Thank you! Bro. Marc.

Anonymous User184last year

Another amazing tour Ricky!!!! Lots of very wonderful timepieces there....

dano0173last year

Re: Man, I'd love to have some of that turn of the century furniture!!!

Anonymous User169last year

Excellent thread Ricky...various period works there such as Rococo, Guilded

Poseidon-Jim177last year

You have managed to remind me of a favorite National Lampoon character. URL

Anonymous User165last year

Re: You have managed to remind me of a favorite National Lampoon character.

Poseidon-Jim138last year

Nice tour man Laughing >> Jpeg Attachments

wodo157last year

Re: The top left One hand only pocket watch is a nice/rare piece!

Anonymous User149last year

One more wow! and one more precioustopic! Bravo Ricky!Cheers!Cheers!Cheers! (n/t)

IF137last year

Thanks Bro. Yannis! Cool I still regret.. URL

Anonymous User179last year

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing (again!). laughing (n/t)

DJM161last year

I assure you 'twas my pleasure. Wink (n/t)

Anonymous User159last year

sensory overload is right, thanks again (n/t)

Cleans Up149last year

Travel Report Update! - A visit to MusƩe Omega (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User1,205last year

Why does George Clooney look like a borg? Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

DRFP176last year

WowEEE! Stunning, just stunning. One of the most impressive things to me was>>>

DJM182last year

Reading the subsequent posts in this thread made me realize something.

DJM156last year

FANTASTIC, that's quite a company history. Thanks for the tour. Clapping! (n/t)

Robmks180last year

Seriously Thank you it was awesome to see so many omegas !

DRFP181last year

Quite the tour, Monsignor!!! Thanks!! Laughing (n/t)

dano0144last year

Thanks, Ricky!

Les201last year

Re: I know that was a helluva lot of work, and we appreciate it.

Anonymous User145last year

"I highly recommend that you visit the museum"- I sorta feel like I just did!

Cleans Up150last year

Re: ..I wonder what the watchmaker wears?

Anonymous User155last year

Eek!DroolingWow! Now I want at least a dozen Omegas! Smile Thanks for that!Clapping! (n/t)

itschris147last year

Thank you! Ricky. What a treat! Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC163last year

Thank you! Ricky. Fantastic Tour and Pictures. Thumbs up! (n/t)

DanB187last year

Stunning post. Astonishing company. (n/t)

AlbertaTime167last year

Thank you! for the tour and Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off on the last shot laughing (n/t)

Micha145last year

Nice! Thumbs up! (n/t)

Catalin189last year

Did you stop at the gift shop on the way out? Laughing (n/t)

regnaD kciN169last year

They DID have a gift shop, but no watches there. I am confused

Anonymous User167last year

Whoa Nellie !!! >>> Absolutely Amamzing! Thank you! for your big efforts for us! Clapping! (n/t)

Riddim Driven174last year

Ricky, this is one of the your best topics, thank you, sir!!!Cheers!Cheers!Thumbs up!subj ectsmiley65! (n/t)

IF173last year

Great post, thanks!

Dre189last year

Re: Looks like you spent quite a bit of time there.. URL

Anonymous User172last year

WHAT an amazing post!! Thank you so much! Clapping! (n/t)

nkwatchy167last year

I'm dizzy! Eek! (n/t)

MCV175last year

Thank you! for a great tour Thumbs up! (n/t)

Jan174last year

Awesome! I stupidly sold an gorgeous Omega Quartz Seamaster back

johnizy164last year

Re: ..in 1988 and have never seen one like it since. I was hoping one like it would appear.. Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User159last year

Might be a lot of awesome watches, but definitely an awesome post! Thank you! (n/t)

SAH407177last year

You know, that was just to obvious for me to think of! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

James T. Kirk©150last year

Travel Report Update! - A visit to a watch factory. (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User1,650last year

Awesome stuff Ricky. REALLY impressive machines. Thumbs Up (n/t)

DJM194last year

That they are.. WIS Honeymoon and I am not easily impressed in that regard! Laughing (n/t)

Anonymous User181last year

Impressive equipment... and a Condor with a Ducati 350 single... Jpeg Attachments

Flasharry195last year

"Ducati 350-based single" might be more accurate. If ye'll note.. Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User188last year

Indeed, that is a LATHE...

Flasharry188last year

Re: ..and here I am lusting for a 10" or so metal lathe and small vertical milling machine.. Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User155last year

Re: but could it keep pace with this Very Rich Man's Watch! Razor Jpeg Attachments

Flasharry165last year

Thanks for sharing such cool pics!Clapping! (n/t)

itschris144last year

My pleasure. Blushing (n/t)

Anonymous User170last year

Nice Thumbs Up (n/t)

wodo153last year

I really wish I could show you guys the prototype Hysek the Shop Manager was wearing. Frowning

Anonymous User162last year

Cool thanks. At first just looking at the pictures .........

Robmks159last year

Re: ..I thought that was your basement. Laughing

Anonymous User165last year

Thanks for the great report!

Smaug181last year

Re: I'm not sure I get why the Rolex guy was upset. Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User190last year

Cool machines! BTW that equipment would also be cheaper than Jessica too. Laughing (n/t)

Timemiser165last year

They are NOT inexpensive machines, mind you. Wink Gif Attachments

Anonymous User177last year

Wow! A really watch -wis- related topic! Top topic!!!Cheers!Cheers!Cheers!su bjectsmiley15! (n/t)

IF157last year

Thank you! Bro. Yannis! Cool

Anonymous User180last year

Ricky I had....Eek! ..............

IF147last year

Ah well, I understand. No doubt you were busier'n a 1-legged man in a butt-kickin' contest. Eek! URL

Anonymous User162last year

Ricky: Thanks for a look into a side of watchmaking that few of us think about. (n/t)

johnizy161last year

Welcome to PMWF! You know, it's funny.. URL

Anonymous User166last year

Don't hessitate to indulge us even more. Thanks again. (n/t)

johnizy153last year

What a great post! Thanks hugely for taking the time to put that together. Great read Cheers! (n/t)

nkwatchy180last year

Thanks mate! Innocent

Anonymous User172last year

mind blowing, could be the final statement of pennies to watches $$ to tools (n/t)

Cleans Up158last year

I hope you don't think it hubris when I say that, given just one of those machines, I could achieve a sort of One-Man Mini-Renaissance in American Watchmaking.

Anonymous User147last year

Thumbs up! Glad i scrolled to the end. Wink (n/t)

Larry146last year

Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Anonymous User142last year

Travel Report Update! - Home again, home again, jiggity-jig (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User542last year

So besides the Knife any new additions to the Family? (n/t)

DRFP198last year

No new watches, if that's what ye're askin'. Smile URL

Anonymous User181last year

huh you would think they may cost less so close to the mother ship. (n/t)

DRFP166last year

A big part of it's the unfavorable USD-CHF exchange rate. The other side is..

Anonymous User197last year

Glad your home safe, Ricky. Welcome back. (n/t)

Mark C.181last year

Thank you! Bro. Mark! (n/t)

Anonymous User181last year

I noticed a shift in the WIS-Southern force recently......Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

greg honeycutt175last year

Y'all had me a bit worried with that "Will they let him back in? I am confused" nonsense! Eek!

Anonymous User174last year

well...you know how southerners get......spend too much time up north >

greg honeycutt160last year

I moved to southern Ga from Atlanta Area and it was said many many times

DRFP155last year

Bro. Honeycutt's got ye beat, mate.

Anonymous User205last year

that calls for a "damn right"!!!!

greg honeycutt195last year

Heh! = to my mind, any palce in the US is "down South" from where I'm at...

Flasharry170last year

I here ye. Smile And, to be fair...

Anonymous User224last year

Re: I here ye. Smile And, to be fair...

Flasharry196last year

Huh? LOL have you ever been in this part of Georgia?

DRFP212last year

Re: ..but to leave us out.................. No way! URL

Anonymous User186last year

Good to have you back on home soil Brother! laughing Even though>>>

DJM158last year

Thanks mate.

Anonymous User195last year

3rd well I am confused well ok its hard for us to swallowRolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

DRFP164last year

glad your home safe n sound, that's quite the manic collection

Cleans Up179last year

Good eye. Thumbs up! The mini is indeed a Victorinox. Blushing However... URL

Anonymous User183last year

Welcome to PMWF! Home! A kilo of Toblerone & Swiss Beans Laughing Giddy up!

Riddim Driven160last year

Re: Maybe you aren't the ridge runner I took you for.

Anonymous User195last year

Thank you! Me get you mon. Thumbs up! (n/t)

Riddim Driven167last year

.... to buy a fat pig (n/t)

Riddim Driven178last year

Glad you're back safely.

Les179last year

Re: One of those Wenger links looks awfully familiar....

Anonymous User161last year

Welcome to PMWF! back, Ricky! Cheers! (n/t)

Nuvolari173last year

Thank you! Bro. Michael.

Anonymous User184last year

Welcome back Ricky. There be no place like home, eh lad!t (n/t)

Timemiser183last year

True statement! Thumbs up!

Anonymous User204last year

Welcome to PMWF! Back Ricky! Yeah..those Commando's are hard to photo.... Image Attachments

dano0189last year

Ah! The infamous "Misfit Wenger"!

Anonymous User192last year

Nice! [wise guy mode on] isn't the little red knive a Victorinox and not a Wenger? [wise guy mode off] Laughing (n/t)

Micha166last year

You're absolutely right. Smile URL

Anonymous User162last year

I only speed read subject lines The Dude abides! (n/t)

Micha175last year

SmileThumbs up! (n/t)

IF148last year

Thank you! Bro. Yannis! (n/t)

Anonymous User185last year

Welcome back! Sounds like it was a great trip! Thumbs up! Cheers! (n/t)

Need_Omega166last year

Travel Report Update! - Probably the last one before I fly home (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments

Anonymous User399last year

Looks like fun, Ricky. Be safe and happy travels.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.170last year

the "killing machine" vette gets my vote for the awesome ride of the day >

greg honeycutt168last year

The fuzzy dice in the 'Vette would have to go...

JFK3531153last year

Personally I thought it was a nice touch. I am confused

Anonymous User148last year

Unless my eyes deceive me.. the second bike..

Flasharry201last year

You may be steam driven, but you keep up with your thumpers!Wink

itschris184last year

Technically not a thumper, since that term is traditionally reserved for single-cylinder bikes.

Anonymous User170last year

Duh! Brain fade. Sorry. Blushing (n/t)

itschris150last year

Its been a long time since I was into motorcycles actively..

Flasharry145last year

I took it for a Triumph! Oops! But looking closer..

Anonymous User181last year

My, what big eyes you have, Harry! Eek! I saw pea-shooter exhaust & just assumed Triumph, tsk tsk (n/t)

Nuvolari159last year

Thank you! Great pics Ricky. (n/t)

Larry183last year

Cool stuff again RL. Safe travels back home. (n/t)

DJM176last year

thanks for more fun pics (n/t)

Cleans Up187last year

All great pics! Thumbs up!Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega141last year

Nifty all the way around! Clapping! (n/t)

MCV170last year

Great TravelGanza RL -- Thank you! Safe travels -- Still can't believe they let you in Crazy! Loco! Laughing (n/t)

Riddim Driven167last year

I am confusedEek!What if they don't let him OUT!?Crazy! Loco!Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

itschris154last year

I think it would do him a world of good & we would se some real watches for a change Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Riddim Driven180last year

I am angry!

Anonymous User151last year

Thumbs up! on the Seamaster chrono Drooling (n/t)

Adam in NYC159last year

COOL Travel Report Thumbs Up Cool (n/t)

cmoy144last year

Thanks for the tour RL, now hurry home I have a project for ya!Wink

jeremd676161last year

Nice pics again Ricky, I've really enjoyed the variety! (n/t)

BobbyMike146last year

Always a great topic, Ricky!!!Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF179last year

Great photos, especially the station clock.Cheers! (n/t)

Brizza163last year

Those most be wealth folk fuelin' US Made Watch or Movement V8s! Crazy! Loco! laughing Way Cool Thumbs Up (n/t)

Nuvolari163last year

Great shots!! Alfa Romeo for president!!! wait...what?Cool (n/t)

Octopi177last year

Travel Report Update! - Window shopping (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User412last year

You found some really specials, Ricky!Cheers! (n/t)

IF202last year

So you did the "Tour du Cervin" Ricky? Laughing Wink (n/t)

wodo171last year

Yes, though an abbreviated version. Stunning! WIS Honeymoon (n/t)

Anonymous User180last year

There's a shorten version: TDC Laughing (n/t)

wodo153last year

Wait. Oops! Just googled "Tour du Cervin" and.. Gif Attachments

Anonymous User201last year

Nice map Thumbs Up (n/t)

wodo156last year

Beautiful country! I Like that FF, good choice Thumbs Up (n/t)

JP166last year

DroolingEnvious (n/t)

Need_Omega142last year

Sweet! And thanks again for picking up that FF for me. laughing (n/t)

DJM155last year

Nice ones Ricky Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC159last year

Travel Report Update! - A couple of photos from yesterday (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User434two years ago

You'd need some seriously deep pockets for that wouldn't you (n/t)

ausimik156two years ago

In more ways than one! Laughing

Anonymous User136two years ago

And no mountains summited? Laughing ..

wodo212two years ago

Oh, aye! Smile Of course! Cheers!

Anonymous User165two years ago

Love the Mondaine on the train platform! And>>>

DJM190two years ago

Re:.. if there's ANYBODY that could pull of carrying that knife, it's you. wink laughing

Anonymous User182two years ago

laughing (n/t)

DJM151two years ago

LaughingThumbs up! Ricky!!! (n/t)

IF182two years ago

Thank you! Bro. Yannis! (n/t)

Anonymous User149two years ago

IF you really had bought that knife, you would now have enough space in your pockets laughing

Micha155two years ago

I really DID get a new Swiss Army Knife. Cool

Anonymous User164two years ago

mcbroom.biz is not serving the pictures. There is one train service matter that I found better on Amtrak >>>

Reto161two years ago

Now the pics are showing... What in the world is that guy doing standing at the edge of the track at the>>>

Reto151two years ago

No photos? Oops! They show up fine here, Reto. I am confused Maybe clear your cache..

Anonymous User164two years ago

Did you realize you took the 1st pic at the station I used the most in my life? (n/t)

Reto163two years ago

I sure did. Smile I recalled.. URL

Anonymous User174two years ago

smile Where there are The Alps, there are lots of Retos (n/t)

Reto177two years ago

I did not realize until this trip.. URL

Anonymous User164two years ago

"Bubba" Castellazzi? That just sounds Crazy! Loco! (n/t)

itschris182two years ago

Oh, I dunno. For me, it rolls off the tongue quite naturally.

Anonymous User157two years ago

Oops! Forgot I had this photo! Oops! Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User172two years ago

Great pics once again LaughingThumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega160two years ago

Even if the train did leave you behind, with your new knife I'm sure you'd be able to survive! laughing

Nuvolari160two years ago

Oh, I'm an old hand at this. You could..

Anonymous User160two years ago

The only thing it doesn't have is a set of Launch keys for a soviet icbm Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

TardisPilot147two years ago

There's a SECRET compartment for that complication.

Anonymous User174two years ago

I picked a much smaller of these, still useable. This one is purely for exhibition and collectors >>>

Reto175last year

Travel Report Update! - Better late than never (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments

Anonymous User411two years ago

Re: Travel Report Update! - Better late than never

MCS186two years ago

Re: Have a safe trip back.

Anonymous User165two years ago

Hello Ricky! SmileThumbs up! (n/t)

IF171two years ago

Hmmm, belt-driven from the (ceiling-mounted) countershaft? (n/t)

Anonymous User174two years ago

Ah - Lineshafting! Jpeg Attachments

Flasharry195two years ago

You got it! Thumbs up! 'twas the only viable option in 1902, really... (n/t)

Anonymous User160two years ago

Looks like a great trip, Ricky.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.159two years ago

Thanks for the pics!Clapping! (n/t)

itschris164two years ago

That Patek is SMOKIN!!!! Drooling (n/t)

dano0167two years ago

Stunning movement on the Patek! Thanks for the pics! Thumbs up!Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega164two years ago

Hey RL, that Swatch in the cafeteria just MIGHT>>>

DJM163two years ago

And then some. Oops! However..

Anonymous User152two years ago

Re: I'm thinkin' that I could wear it as a belt, without too much "tail" left over

DJM167two years ago

damn upside down bass akward strapping people....should be beaten with a sack of horse shoes.....

greg honeycutt159two years ago

Thanks for the update Ricky. I find your journey fascinating. (n/t)

Timemiser163two years ago

Where's the cows? Laughing Better thread here Thumbs Up (n/t)

wodo160two years ago

Stunning 5036 Thumbs up! (n/t)

Adam in NYC159two years ago

Travel Report Update! - It comes in handy to know people. Wink (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User436two years ago

Ricky, you are very lucky to see these!Cheers! (n/t)

IF177two years ago

Don't I know it! Wink (n/t)

Anonymous User137two years ago

Cool! I don't suppose they let you take pics, did they? (n/t)

Anonymous User171two years ago

Not only did they let me take pics, after I'd taken..

Anonymous User176two years ago

You must have been in watch-geek AND machinist-geek heaven, all at the same time. laughing (n/t)

DJM149two years ago

Boy howdy! WIS Honeymoon Mind you..

Anonymous User159two years ago

Re: Travel Report Update! - It comes in handy to know people. Wink

MCS160two years ago

Re: I did not no that they have a control for a seven axis mill Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User164two years ago

Thumbs Up lots of interesting machining on the case and lugs. You must have been in RL heaven laughing (n/t)

JP168two years ago

And how! Henceforth, I will be too embarrassed to ever again post.. URL

Anonymous User185two years ago

Interesting innovative design.Drooling (n/t)

itschris151two years ago

Did you take a sample for all us on the way out? You lucky guy (n/t)

Reto162two years ago

Alas, unlike Jaquet Droz, they were not handing out Free Samples. Wink (n/t)

Anonymous User160two years ago

Looks awesome to me Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega184two years ago

Travel Report Update! - This might be a PMWF first! (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments

Anonymous User462two years ago

If I'm ever to get shot.....I want to be shot from that gun!!! Laughing Jpeg Attachments

dano0187two years ago

that is very interesting

Bill J.205two years ago

Pretty Cool Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega145two years ago

indeed, a first that is really a 1st! very interesting. (n/t)

greg honeycutt152two years ago

A little tough to fit that to your wrist! (n/t)

Dre172two years ago

It's all in good fun until some clown shows up... Jpeg Attachments

Chris L183two years ago

Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

John N159two years ago

Especially since Ronald has lost his job, he might go postal! (n/t)

RussMurray188two years ago

Your need a strong wrist for that Thumbs Up (n/t)

Mark_Kershaw150two years ago

is it guaranteed accurate? ya know like COSC (n/t)

Cleans Up169two years ago

Cool bit of history there. laughing (n/t)

DJM158two years ago

Very interesting one! I had never seen this! We expect the posts, Ricky!Cheers! (n/t)

IF152two years ago

Nice artifact Ricky. The guy that punched in OMEGA was in a real hurry (n/t)

Reto170two years ago

He was no watchmaker, that's for sure. Laughing (n/t)

Anonymous User159two years ago

How can you be missing the PMWF?! You're still posting every day! Laughing (n/t)

nkwatchy175two years ago

No, I'm pretty sure I missed at least one day there. Oops! Two, I think! Wink (n/t)

Anonymous User192two years ago

Travel Report Update! - Today was kind of a bust, or "What a dufus I am!" (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User1,131two years ago

I think that's a Ural sidecar rig- Watch made in Russia (or CCCP) (n/t)

itschris198two years ago

I think you're correct Chris, I've been looking at those and the royal Enfields for a while (n/t)

BobbyMike182two years ago

Good eye, guys! Thumbs up! It is indeed a Ural. By all accounts I've seen..

Anonymous User199two years ago

Re: Travel Report Update! - Today was kind of a bust, or "What a dufus I am!"

DRFP193two years ago

Re: Hope your feeling better!

Anonymous User179two years ago

Great post Ricky Thumbs Up Don't drink the water - it'll give you the Sharts! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Nuvolari176two years ago

NOW you tell me. I am confused

Anonymous User170two years ago

Fine reportage, RL! The Solings bring back memories>>

Anonymous User177two years ago

Re: ..I used to sail in the Soling class. I crewed in the 1991 Soling World Championship.

Anonymous User199two years ago

Not really that impressive, RL. At the time, >>

Anonymous User180two years ago

Glad you are feeling better, Great pic's. Smile (n/t)

DanB173two years ago

Thank you! Bro. Dan!

Anonymous User201two years ago

Cool stuff RL. Thumbs Up (n/t)

DJM179two years ago

Thanks partner! Blushing

Anonymous User195two years ago

Thanks for the report Ricky! I love that side car! (n/t)

Timemiser138two years ago

Me too. Thing that REALLY caught my attention is there are still plenty of 2-strokes on the road here

Anonymous User180two years ago

Funny thing in that last shot of the cows....see those price tag looking things on the ears?

dano0167two years ago

Ah - ear tagging... Usually done spring roundup time...

Flasharry179two years ago

Ah. Calf fries.. haven't sampled the Swiss calf fries yet.

Anonymous User184two years ago

Unless they fondued 'em... probably not..

Flasharry234two years ago

Re: Just waiting for Bob Barker to say......"A NEW COW!!" Cowbell not included!..

Anonymous User177two years ago

Hope everything goes very good for you,Ricky! And one more great topic!Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF179two years ago

Thank you! Bro. Yannis! Cheers! (n/t)

Anonymous User157two years ago

I WIS Honeymoon Swiss cows.

SAH407160two years ago

Re: The most amazing sleep I've ever had was accompanied by Swiss cowbells in Murren.

Anonymous User213two years ago

Thank you! Ricky, will go to the travel reports also Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto153two years ago

Any chocolate overdose yet? laughing (n/t)

JP134two years ago

No. But tell you what, I've had some slam-dunk double-throw-down GOOD chocolate! WIS Honeymoon Thumbs up!

Anonymous User199two years ago

Thank you! for the TR Ricky. I hope by now you are 100%. (n/t)

Larry158two years ago

Travel Report Update! - Neuchatel, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, Jura mountains (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments URL

Anonymous User1,623two years ago

Sure, they were just giving away Jaquet Droz chronos! Laughing Laughing (n/t)

Adam in NYC189two years ago

Honest Injun! Innocent Wait. I am confused

Anonymous User194two years ago

Great photos Ricky, thanks. Looks like you're having a great time. Cheers! (n/t)

Brizza155two years ago

I am! Thumbs up! Of course..

Anonymous User160two years ago

Fun trip Thumbs Up (n/t)

JP187two years ago

'tis! But, come on, someone HAS to Call BS on the rent-a-car. Laughing (n/t)

Anonymous User155two years ago

I might say the same for the giveaway chrono, Mr. LEE!!!

dano0181two years ago

Oops! I'm busted! Laughing

Anonymous User169two years ago

I'm guessing Ford Ka (n/t)

itschris188two years ago

Bzzzzzzzzzzzzt! But I'll come clean. Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User229two years ago

it's a Seat of some kind... Image Attachments

BobbyMike187two years ago

I tink its a Renault Kangoo >>> Jpeg Attachments

JP192two years ago

I have a strange attraction to tiny vans... Jpeg Attachments Image Attachments

BobbyMike195two years ago

I thought maybe you may have rented this.... Image Attachments

dano0175two years ago

Seat or Skoda? (n/t)

JP167two years ago

SEAT IbizaCool (n/t)

itschris172two years ago

Ding ding ding! Give the man a cigar! Clapping! URL

Anonymous User177two years ago

A Dacia logan, maybe? ( Renault).Smile (n/t)

IF165two years ago

obvious at a glance laughing the Acura has US position lights and front plates are obliged in Europe laughing (n/t)

Micha187two years ago

Free swiss Chronograph....FAST CAR!?!!?! Le Locle? Man...am I JEALOUS!!!!

dano0166two years ago

ahh living vicariously, aint it grand

Cleans Up168two years ago

Re: Shovel all the BS you want RL..

Anonymous User167two years ago

Fibbing aside, looks like you're having a great time. Thumbs Up (n/t)

DJM177two years ago

Fibbing? Eek! Why Bro. Dan! I am confused

Anonymous User164two years ago

laughing I'll admit, you had me going>>>

DJM200two years ago

Re: ..for a minute there. laughing

Anonymous User168two years ago

How did they let a cheap ass hilljack like you into that Country anyways I am confused Laughing

Riddim Driven165two years ago

I got a Passport! Crazy! Loco!

Anonymous User203two years ago

Well, WE know it's a Fake aleart, but it musta workedCrazy! Loco! Thank you! for the pictorial

Riddim Driven156two years ago

Re: Hopefully when you get home your standards will be raised Laughing

Anonymous User167two years ago

Great pictures, Thank you! Thumbs up! (n/t)

DanB176two years ago

Great pics, RL! Thumbs Up Have fun! (n/t)

Anonymous User170two years ago

Based on that I'm going to have to move! Sounds like a great country that would be easy to WIS HoneymoonThumbs Up (n/t)

Nuvolari164two years ago

Ricky, we love these topics of yours! Cheers!Cheers!Thumbs up! Jpeg Attachments

IF171two years ago

Re: And , since we talk about... Neuchatel, here is one !!!.....Smile

Anonymous User184two years ago

Yes, sir! SmileThumbs up! (n/t)

IF171two years ago

be very careful! Speed traps are more common than traffic lights in Switzerland and...

Micha175two years ago

Re: ..fines are EEK! ca. SFR 1200 for 20 km/h too fast in the city....

Anonymous User202two years ago

mind you, the Swiss are considered to be among the most civilized drivers in Europe Laughing (n/t)

Micha206two years ago

Oh, agreed! Thumbs up! Most impressive to me..

Anonymous User150two years ago

Nice report Ricky, thanks a lot. I was at the Expo 64 in Lausanne, the car stars of that exhibition where the>

Reto175two years ago

Re: My roots are still firmly in Switzerland, but I have always wanted to see the whole Planet.

Anonymous User188two years ago

Cool pics, wait the following ones Smile (n/t)

wodo176two years ago

Looks great, Ricky. Thumbs up!Have FUN!!!!Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.168two years ago

Great pics! Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega204two years ago

Travel Report Update! - This one's just for you Bro. BillyGreek! (Swiss trip 2011) Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User349two years ago

ANy chance of "Sample watches" coming home? Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

DRFP215two years ago

Keep em coming bro Ricky Lee. Smile (n/t)

Larry177two years ago

Great Ricky! Keep those updates coming. (n/t)

Timemiser193two years ago

Thks Ricky. Keep those watch pics coming. Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC140two years ago

Thumbs up! Smile (n/t)

DanB152two years ago

Very good!LaughingThumbs up! (n/t)

IF161two years ago

Make sure you collect yourself a souvenir...

AndrewP178two years ago

I hope they offer "free samples" laughing Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Nuvolari169two years ago

Nice find Thumbs Up Don't worry about the quality, at least they do not chase you away from >>>

Reto182two years ago

Re: Strange incident in Asia, were intellectual properties are often not regarded very highly

Anonymous User148two years ago

Thanks Ricky, sorry late in replying as I have been off PMWF for a bit, the Marvins are cool right?? (n/t)

BILLANAGNOS(GREEK)140last year

Travel Report Update! - Hi Ho, Hi Ho, to Biel/Bienne we go! (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments

Anonymous User407two years ago

In the Jura there are no more trains, just Post coaches (n/t)

Reto192two years ago

These yellow cars do not run as frequent as the SBB, and you need good map too

Reto192two years ago

Re: In the Jura there are no more trains, just Post coaches Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User176two years ago

Great, go into that remote area. You will be surprised how beautiful and tranquil it is and >>>

Reto222two years ago

I defer to Reto on the car issue, but the other one's a no-brainer RL!

DJM181two years ago

Good one Thumbs Up clapping You are really getting to know the Swiss Made Watch or Movement (n/t)

Reto183two years ago

Re: You GOTTA go clockwise in Switzerland. Crazy! Loco! laughing Gif Attachments

Anonymous User203two years ago

It would save some watch budget money if you stuck with the train....

dano0158two years ago

He can buy whatever he likes with his Platinum card Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off USD 2345 = expensive Swiss dinner >>

Reto192two years ago

Re: ..on the expenses sheet. No one will dare to check Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Anonymous User195two years ago

Rent a bike then smile (n/t)

Reto185two years ago

I just might! Wink It is.. Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User148two years ago

I meant a motorbike Ricky, a real nice one too, since your boss is paying for it Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

Reto186two years ago

Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF173two years ago

Mouarff Ricky!! Hey, why not make a visit to Glycine Watch SA? Laughing (n/t)

wodo194two years ago

Thanks mate! Looking forward to seeing' em!

Flasharry158two years ago

Thanks for the update...

AndrewP142two years ago

Travel Report Update! - No python bites or botly infestations, so.. (Swiss trip 2011) Image Attachments URL

Anonymous User406two years ago

Very well. Glad you made it. Cheers! (n/t)

JP197two years ago

Glad you landed safely! - as far as air travel..

Flasharry249two years ago

Re: Pfffft! - any sane sentient knows that rail is the civilized way to go.. Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User202two years ago

You should have wore your Mondaine! Mon Dieu! (n/t)

Flasharry186two years ago

What makes you think I didn't? I am confused

Anonymous User195two years ago

Wearing a Sweiss RR watch on a Swiss train? = Thumbs up!

Flasharry153two years ago

A confession. I did NOT bring the Mondaine. I am crying Crazy! Loco!

Anonymous User171two years ago

Glad you made it Bro Ricky!!! Looks like that pint was much needed!!!

dano0161two years ago

Thank you! Bro. Dano! 'twas. Wink

Anonymous User195two years ago

Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF163two years ago

Great pics! Cheers! (n/t)

Need_Omega184two years ago

Re: the pilot aborted the first landing attempt because there was a plane still taxiing on our runway.

DJM155two years ago

Re: Yikes bro! THAT is some scary stuff.

Anonymous User168two years ago

Thks for the pic Ricky. Does anyone know if that Longines has the original Weems dial or is it an Hour Angle?

Adam in NYC185two years ago

Isn't it a Longines Lindberg? (n/t)

JP241two years ago

The one Ricky posted is an Hour Angle aka Lindberg. Weems refers to the bezel system >

Adam in NYC245two years ago

Not original Weems.. JP nailed it, 'tis the Lindbergh.

Anonymous User204two years ago

Great pics! Looking forward too more. (n/t)

Timemiser155two years ago

Glad you're having a good time- check out the pizza across the street and to the left of your hotel.

itschris193two years ago

That'd be the Bella Vita? Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User175two years ago

I was checking out the neighborhood on Google maps.Wink (n/t)

itschris193two years ago

Have a great time sir Smile And i'm Drooling for that Murphy's Laughing (n/t)

wodo181two years ago

I had just the one, then switched to Cardinal lager. Mmmmmmm! WIS Honeymoon (n/t)

Anonymous User153two years ago

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up, Ricky! (n/t)

John N145two years ago

Thanks for checking in Ricky Thumbs Up Have a great time in good old Switzerland Cheers! (n/t)

Reto164two years ago

Thank you! Boss! I will (and am! WIS Honeymoon) (n/t)

Anonymous User159two years ago

Cheers Ricky!Cheers! Hope you will have a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8 time in Europe!Cool (n/t)

Wycombe159two years ago

Go Ricky-Lee! Enjoy yourself on your European trip...

AndrewP168two years ago

Collection update, part 7 Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa1,249two years ago

Wow! You're bustin' out! Yet to read all the parts, but very exciting! Thank you! (n/t)

Riddim Driven230two years ago

Nice to see and very enjoyable indeed! Thumbs Up (n/t)

Mark_Kershaw223two years ago

Great series, Paul!Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF223two years ago

The early Glycine stood out for me Thumbs Up (marked for archive). Thanks a lot for posting your collection Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto227two years ago

Just read them all! Thanks for all of the posts! Thumbs up!Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega180two years ago

Fantastic collection. Thumbs up! (n/t)

jacobo231two years ago

Nifty pieces! (n/t)

Timemiser272two years ago

Very cool, Paul.Thumbs up! Love the Glycine.DroolingEnvious (n/t)

Mark C.215two years ago

Clapping! Clapping! Thanks for the tour, Paul! >>

Anonymous User209two years ago

Awesome tour of the collection! WIS Honeymoon Bro. Paul. Thumbs up! I can't resist a few comments.. Gif Attachments URL

Anonymous User300two years ago

Collection update, part 6 Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa1,429two years ago

Cool ! Cheers! (n/t)

IF198two years ago

Climbing back up on my chair. The 12 $ Orkina knocked me off the chair, wow! (noted for archive) (n/t)

Reto234two years ago

Thanks Paul. Your collection is fantastic. So many unique pieces. (n/t)

JP198two years ago

Some really cool pieces. (n/t)

Timemiser180two years ago

Very cool, Paul. Thumbs up! Love the divers.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.173two years ago

Kool stuff! Thumbs Up (n/t)

Mark_Kershaw197two years ago

Collection update, part 5 Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa505two years ago

I sure like that Eterna-Matic Paul. Thumbs up! (n/t)

Jimmy50222two years ago

Very good watches!Cheers! (n/t)

IF201two years ago

I am enjoying and staying tuned. Marked for Archive Thank you! (n/t)

Reto223two years ago

Eterna-Matic Thumbs Up (n/t)

JP202two years ago

Sweet Dolphin! (n/t)

Timemiser182two years ago

Nice!!!!!Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.188two years ago

Very nice Keep em coming Thumbs Up (n/t)

Mark_Kershaw190two years ago

Collection update, part 4 Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa1,259two years ago

SmileCheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF182two years ago

I enjoyed all four installments Paul. Some unique and interesting pieces. Thumbs up! (n/t)

Jimmy50233two years ago

Noted for archive. Great to see a Deutsch Uhrenrohwerke Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto223two years ago

Thumbs Up for the Glycine (n/t)

JP209two years ago

I like those divers! (n/t)

Timemiser211two years ago

Very nice, Paul.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.179two years ago

Collection update, part 3 Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa1,997two years ago

I am thinking of merging all your parts into one Archive thread. That will be beautiful Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto195two years ago

Love those bellmatics...I dont even own one yet!! Eek! (n/t)

dano0213two years ago

Are you a collector of vintage primarily? (n/t)

Larry226two years ago

Re: Are you a collector of vintage primarily?

Paul J Costa193two years ago

Thank you! (n/t)

Larry207two years ago

Great ! Cheers! (n/t)

IF189two years ago

Super Thumbs Up (n/t)

JP197two years ago

Nice collection! (n/t)

Timemiser194two years ago

Beautiful, Paul.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.213two years ago

Collection update, part 2. Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa1,387two years ago

Great bunch of vintage Paul. Really like the Movado monopusher from part 1. Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC246two years ago

I am really enjoying seeing your beauties in these larger batches, thanks a lot Paul (n/t)

Reto199two years ago

Thanks for doing this Paul! I've enjoyed the first two installments! Thumbs up! (n/t)

BobbyMike222two years ago

Cool stuff, Paul! Clapping! (n/t)

MCV197two years ago

Thumbs up!The HelBros (n/t)

DRFP216two years ago

some vintage beauties Thumbs up! (n/t)

Larry211two years ago

Cheers!Thumbs up! ...times 2 !!! Cheers! (n/t)

IF245two years ago

Re: Collection update, part 2.

tingrin221two years ago

So you are into vintage laughing Beautiful watches Thumbs Up (n/t)

JP195two years ago

Great vintage pieces Paul (n/t)

Timemiser195two years ago

More beauty, Paul.Thumbs up! (n/t)

Mark C.232two years ago

Collection update. Jpeg Attachments

Paul J Costa942two years ago

Great SOTC Paul. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. Also I will make sure >>>

Reto195two years ago

looking good, lots of solid contenders. >

greg honeycutt215two years ago

That spiral tachymeter on the Movado is great! Nice collection! (n/t)

SAH407324two years ago

Very nice Collection. Thumbs up! (n/t)

DanB193two years ago

So far so Cool (n/t)

Larry190two years ago

Cheers!Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF219two years ago

Very good Thumbs Up for the Accutron Trio (n/t)

JP205two years ago

Sweet collection, Paul.Thumbs up!Drooling (n/t)

Mark C.193two years ago

It's a happy day, a new watch arrived The Winner of the Green Sea Shark is Ioannis/IF congratulations It's a happy day, a new watch arrived >>> Jpeg Attachments

Reto1,514two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a...... Jpeg Attachments

IF484two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a ...

bjohnson402two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch would be a

Larry307two years ago

My favorite is the Sea SharkCool Jpeg Attachments

sharkfin355two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch was a Corsair that had the black dial and silver bezel. Jpeg Attachments

Lawrence Talbot558two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch was >> Jpeg Attachments

Dre1,735two years ago

My very first Bernhardt watch.. Jpeg Attachments

fryDaddy12399two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Binnacle Anchor Jpeg Attachments

JP1,334two years ago

My first Berhardt Watch would be a Binnacle Anchor! Jpeg Attachments

IowaGuy362two years ago

My First Bernhardt was >> Image Attachments

Sfnewguy283two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would have been an.... Jpeg Attachments

Brizza276two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Sea Shark>>> Jpeg Attachments

Need_Omega704two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch Jpeg Attachments

Wen277two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch (three pix) Image Attachments

StefG1,197two years ago

That was the longest 5-10 lines I've ever seen, Stef. laughing (n/t)

Smaug281two years ago

I was inspired! Hit by the Watch Muse (Tempusichore) Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

StefG252two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch would be an orange/white Binnacle Anchor Image Attachments

Smaug1,332two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User383two years ago

"My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Globe Master GMT" Jpeg Attachments

jinxed1,126two years ago

Thumbs up! Awesome painting! (n/t)

Need_Omega277two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch would be a Seashark with either a red or a green dial Jpeg Attachments

Aldov401two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Binnacle Anchor Jpeg Attachments

pumpkin20011,438two years ago

This resonance is amazing! Great posts here! Keep them coming! (n/t)

Reto317two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch was a Corsair.

JFK3531322two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Sea Shark Jpeg Attachments

oldfatslow381two years ago

My First Bernhardt watch is a Sea Shark, Yellow Dial example... Image Attachments

dano01,321two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Binnacle Anchor ... or a Binnacle Anchor Perpetual VHP Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off Jpeg Attachments

Catalin676two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Green Sea Shark Image Attachments

Progress445two years ago

My first bernhardt watch was... Image Attachments

kriswilkes21249two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Green Sea Shark Jpeg Attachments

misterguch1,212two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Globemaster > Jpeg Attachments

Adam in NYC1,069two years ago

My First Bernhardt Watch is The Binnacle........... Jpeg Attachments

RussMurray548two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a [fill-in]" .... Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off Crazy! Loco! Cheers! Jpeg Attachments

AlbertaTime319two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch would be a Yellow Sea Shark... Jpeg Attachments

jluetkemeyer1,216two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a Sea Shark. Image Attachments

BobbyMike366two years ago

Re: It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Win a free Bernhardt Green Sea Shark It's a happy day, a new watch arrived >>> Jpeg Attachments

carlopmwf368two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be an Officer's Watch. Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User1,514two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be an Anchor Jpeg Attachments

Ed Brandwein446two years ago

I think this is a thought provoking contest. Choosing my first Bernhardt is quite difficult as... Jpeg Attachments

itschris297two years ago

My First Bernhardt watch would be a Green Sea Shark Image Attachments

VoodooDance433two years ago

My first Bernhardt was an original Binnacle Image Attachments

turner340two years ago

My first Bernhardt Watch would be a GlobeMaster Jpeg Attachments

JimmyK855two years ago

My First Bernhardt watch would be (drum roll please Laughing )>>>>>> Jpeg Attachments

EdH573two years ago

My first Bernhardt watch would be the Binnacle Anchor. Jpeg Attachments

Devits415two years ago

Re: It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Win a free Bernhardt Green Sea Shark It's a happy day, a new watch arrived >>> Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User1,087two years ago

A black and green globemaster Jpeg Attachments

Cleans Up356two years ago

My first Bernhardt would be a black Sea Shark Jpeg Attachments

FloridaSam369two years ago

Kind of long.. but definitely on topic! Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User534two years ago

The best watch photos of PMWF Please Archive! Clapping!

Smaug265two years ago

Noted (n/t)

Reto276two years ago

Kind of long...indeed But very good one, sir! Smile (n/t)

IF252two years ago

Springbars 101 According to Anjan and Ricky Jpeg Attachments URL

Anonymous User1,142two years ago

Thanks Ricky, I made a note to archive this one Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto339two years ago

Very nice reference! Thumbs Up (n/t)

DJM323two years ago

Excellent! I too am a habitual stap-changer, and >>

Anonymous User305two years ago

Re: Material is Important! .. Get the stainless ones!

Anonymous User344two years ago

Do I understand correctly that at Eslinger, you get a bag of 10 double flanged for $2.50?

JohnnyT290two years ago

Looks that way. But you are far more than a casual user, so >>

Anonymous User302two years ago

You got it. That is.. (Oops! Meant to reply to you, JT)

Anonymous User308two years ago

One whiff of BatGas, and it goes to the right place. laughing Jpeg Attachments

Anonymous User335two years ago

Thumbs up! Laughing (n/t)

Anonymous User339two years ago

Best decision I ever made was to buy a giant box of spring bars in various sizes.

misterguch345two years ago

I did that too! It's great to have them on hand Thumbs up! (n/t)

StefG271two years ago

I think there still is a difference in quality

Bill J.367two years ago

Absolutely! URL

Anonymous User252two years ago

Excellent. Very informative! Thumbs up! (n/t)

JFK3531324two years ago

+1 see post above (n/t)

anjizkit321two years ago

Thanks, Ricky. Learned something new today. Thumbs Up (n/t)

Archibald Goodwin290two years ago

AKA "Belly up to the Bar" -- big thanks for the tips & Multiple pictures in this post (n/t)

Riddim Driven443two years ago

Nice summary Mr. WOTY Thumbs up! (n/t)

PaulGeo303two years ago

I actually have a det of Do's and Dont's for spring bars >>

anjizkit366two years ago

Good points! Thumbs up!

Anonymous User291two years ago

Great post WOThank you!!!! Thumbs up! Smile (n/t)

Mark C.383two years ago

Thanks for the Lesson. I learn so much here. (n/t)

Timemiser273two years ago

This topic has been moved. Watch or Accessory Review The Tale of the Tape: Three new cases from Vostok. Jpeg Attachments

Dave M209two months ago

This topic has been moved. PMWF Museum please! Vintage Citizen 'Family Trees' URL

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