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Martinus_Scriblerus · 31 July 2011, 11:59 AM

Hi out there.

I should have joined this forum ages ago, but....

I currently have about 10 Rolex watches, primarily from the 1960's and 1970's except for a 16610LV (2009) and a President Oysterquartz (1986).

Total watch collection is probably 250+, with a heavy concentration on electromechanical watches - I have an excellent Hamilton Electric collection, and (I expect) one of the best collections of Wittnauer Electro-Chrons in the world.

My favourites are the understated, "plain jane" black and silver dial manual wind watches from the 1950's - 1980's (the wild Hamilton Electric asymmetrical watches serve as my "extrovert" pieces).

Hope I can learn a lot and contribute where I can.

sea-dweller · 1 August 2011, 01:33 AM

Welcome!

TSW · 1 August 2011, 01:37 AM

Welcome!
Would love to see some pics of your collection

Martinus_Scriblerus · 1 August 2011, 01:58 AM

Well here's what's on my desk and on my wrist today. First a group shot. Yes, I will win NO PRIZES for the quality of my photographs.

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Here are close ups of the watches. First the 15505 and a '70's Omega Seamaster with "lazy" day shutter:

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Now the other two: a 1005 from Circa 1969 (can anyone tell me absolutely whether this watch should have had a fluted bezel?), and an early electric watch - a Buren from the early 1960's with a Landeron 4750 movement - love those lightning bolt dial markers!

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Finally, this is what is on my wrist TODAY. It's a homage to my dad, who is 82 years old today, and his father (whose watch this was). Regretfully, my grandfather died before I was born, but I have his watch - it keeps time like a trooper - about 10 seconds per day, which, in my opinion, is certainly "good vintage time".

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A final newbie question: I read the FAQ's about photos. These photos are around 140kb. Is that too large a file? Sorry if I have stuck a toe out.

HL65 · 1 August 2011, 01:49 AM

Welcome!!

Art 1 · 1 August 2011, 03:31 AM

Hello.

sleddog · 1 August 2011, 03:42 AM

Welcome to TRF fellow Canadian!

I'm sure you'll fit in well around these parts..
Enjoy the boards and it's wealth of info,
Rob.

rolexguynfl · 1 August 2011, 10:29 AM

Welcome

chicagofan · 1 August 2011, 10:52 AM

Welcome to TRF.

watchdaddy1 · 1 August 2011, 12:07 PM

WELCOME

evanvito · 1 August 2011, 02:36 PM

Welcome. Your pics look great. Thanks for sharing

johnbeth · 1 August 2011, 03:08 PM

Welcome to TRF!

SWIMPRUF · 2 August 2011, 01:50 PM

Welcome.

dddrees · 2 August 2011, 10:33 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Looks as though you have a real nice collection.

dilly_56 · 3 August 2011, 06:57 AM

welcome

31 July 2011, 11:59 AM	#1
Martinus_Scriblerus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London, ON Posts: 9	Yet Another Newbie Hi out there. I should have joined this forum ages ago, but.... I currently have about 10 Rolex watches, primarily from the 1960's and 1970's except for a 16610LV (2009) and a President Oysterquartz (1986). Total watch collection is probably 250+, with a heavy concentration on electromechanical watches - I have an excellent Hamilton Electric collection, and (I expect) one of the best collections of Wittnauer Electro-Chrons in the world. My favourites are the understated, "plain jane" black and silver dial manual wind watches from the 1950's - 1980's (the wild Hamilton Electric asymmetrical watches serve as my "extrovert" pieces). Hope I can learn a lot and contribute where I can.

1 August 2011, 01:37 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome! Would love to see some pics of your collection __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 August 2011, 01:58 AM	#4
Martinus_Scriblerus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London, ON Posts: 9	Well here's what's on my desk and on my wrist today. First a group shot. Yes, I will win NO PRIZES for the quality of my photographs. [IMG][/IMG] Here are close ups of the watches. First the 15505 and a '70's Omega Seamaster with "lazy" day shutter: [IMG][/IMG] Now the other two: a 1005 from Circa 1969 (can anyone tell me absolutely whether this watch should have had a fluted bezel?), and an early electric watch - a Buren from the early 1960's with a Landeron 4750 movement - love those lightning bolt dial markers! [IMG][/IMG] Finally, this is what is on my wrist TODAY. It's a homage to my dad, who is 82 years old today, and his father (whose watch this was). Regretfully, my grandfather died before I was born, but I have his watch - it keeps time like a trooper - about 10 seconds per day, which, in my opinion, is certainly "good vintage time". [IMG][/IMG] A final newbie question: I read the FAQ's about photos. These photos are around 140kb. Is that too large a file? Sorry if I have stuck a toe out.

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