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toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

You are quite welcome! You really need to be it into to read that one. It is very long and detailed. But a great read.

I wonder what watch Captain Scott wore?

May have to find out...

SearChart · 16 April 2014, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Fuchs Foundation 2014 Expedition.

The watch.

The destination.

Looks great with the map

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Looks great with the map

So does the 5227...

Beef · 16 April 2014, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Beef, you need to read this one.....

That, actually, is the only one mentioned here that I have not read. But I shall. I do agree about Huntford being strongly biased against Scott. But, it is a great overview. I actually hesitated to recommend it, realizing that you are a " Scott Man." I know that the Polar Exploration world is very "polarized!"

So in the spirit of full disclosure, I am firmly in the Shackleton camp. Sorry, my friend!

But one thing I know that we can all agree upon: all of these early Polar explorers were some of the most bravest and most remarkable men in history. I admire and respect everyone of them. They all have truly earned their place in history.

Beef · 16 April 2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

I wonder what watch Captain Scott wore?

May have to find out...

Steve, I know that you have seen the photo of Capt. Scott in his hut before leaving for the Pole. There is a pocket watch/Chrono hanging on a hook in the background. He probably didn't wear a wristwatch, since this was pre-WW I. Wristwatches didn't come into common use until then. It would be interesting if that pocket watch was a Wilsdorf.....

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

That, actually, is the only one mentioned here that I have not read. But I shall. I do agree about Huntford being strongly biased against Scott. But, it is a great overview. I actually hesitated to recommend it, realizing that you are a " Scott Man." I know that the Polar Exploration world is very "polarized!"

So in the spirit of full disclosure, I am firmly in the Shackleton camp. Sorry, my friend!

But one thing I know that we can all agree upon: all of these early Polar explorers were some of the most bravest and most remarkable men in history. I admire and respect everyone of them. They all have truly earned their place in history.

This is interesting...

I liked the huntford book, but he won no favours here!

They say, for travel- Amundsen, for science - Scott and when it's all gone pear shaped- give me Shackleton...

I am in favour of Shackleton...but am fascinated by Scott's last journey.

The Ross sea party is unbelievable...

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

Steve, I know that you have seen the photo of Capt. Scott in his hut before leaving for the Pole. There is a pocket watch/Chrono hanging on a hook in the background. He probably didn't wear a wristwatch, since this was pre-WW I. Wristwatches didn't come into common use until then. It would be interesting if that pocket watch was a Wilsdorf.....

Spotted it...

Will contact the Scott Polar Research library...

Mendota · 16 April 2014, 05:59 AM

Steve, you will appreciate this short story of mine. My mother has a cousin in Norway who is the son of Chris Braathen. Chris was the pilot and mechanical engineer who worked very closely with Admiral Byrd and Lincoln Ellsworth on their expeditions to Antarctica, the North Pole, and I believe some of the other expeditions. Chris flew the aircraft and designed various conveniences to assist with the exploration logistics. Chris and his wife were both very seasoned pilots, and before his work with the expeditions he was very instrumental in Det Norske Veritas, which later merged into SAS Airways. Anyway, I guess there is a part of Antarctica that is named after him?

Chris and his wife were both killed in a plane crash in 1937 when my mother's cousin was only about 9 months old. Incidentally, my mother's cousin was also named Chris, after his father. Chris the son was then adopted and raised by his uncle, whose wife was my blood relative.

I have never met Chris, the son, but my mother had met him on a number of occasions while growing up over the years during various family gatherings. It's a very interesting family story, and if you visit the explorer museum in Oslo, outside of Holmenkollen, there is a lot of information about Chris Braathen, the father, and his accomplishments in aviation as well as his work on these famous expeditions.

I have enjoyed reading your stories and, of course, admiring your collection out in the real world, doing what these watches are meant to be doing.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mendota

Steve, you will appreciate this short story of mine. My mother has a cousin in Norway who is the son of Chris Braathen. Chris was the pilot and mechanical engineer who worked very closely with Admiral Byrd and Lincoln Ellsworth on their expeditions to Antarctica, the North Pole, and I believe some of the other expeditions. Chris flew the aircraft and designed various conveniences to assist with the exploration logistics. Chris and his wife were both very seasoned pilots, and before his work with the expeditions he was very instrumental in Det Norske Veritas, which later merged into SAS Airways. Anyway, I guess there is a part of Antarctica that is named after him?

Chris and his wife were both killed in a plane crash in 1937 when my mother's cousin was only about 9 months old. Incidentally, my mother's cousin was also named Chris, after his father. Chris the son was then adopted and raised by his uncle, whose wife was my blood relative.

I have never met Chris, the son, but my mother had met him on a number of occasions while growing up over the years during various family gatherings. It's a very interesting family story, and if you visit the explorer museum in Oslo, outside of Holmenkollen, there is a lot of information about Chris Braathen, the father, and his accomplishments in aviation as well as his work on these famous expeditions.

I have enjoyed reading your stories and, of course, admiring your collection out in the real world, doing what these watches are meant to be doing.

Hi,
Thanks for sharing this.
A very good friend of mine has visited this museum, I will ask her about this; as this is fascinating.
It's amazing how a mutual appreciation of watches is leading to all these amazing stories.
I know it sounds corny; but the fascination with rolex and it's history draws together so many untold stories and tales that most of us font know about.
Thank you.

Pringle · 16 April 2014, 06:18 AM

Great post, I love your watches and the story of Scott of the Antarctic had a great impact on me as a young boy. I have that Ladybird book somewhere…..

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pringle

Great post, I love your watches and the story of Scott of the Antarctic had a great impact on me as a young boy. I have that Ladybird book somewhere…..

Friedl41 · 16 April 2014, 06:44 AM

Just read the whole thread. .... Like a thriller. Thanks for great time i a had. Almot missed it.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Just read the whole thread. .... Like a thriller. Thanks for great time i a had. Almot missed it.

It's a bit long

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 06:52 AM

In the Scott/Amundsen base with GMT...

Rebel · 16 April 2014, 06:54 AM

Give us a peek!

DVR · 16 April 2014, 06:55 AM

Finished from start to end in one go.
Movies aren't this exiting !
There is cool , ubercool and than there is Steve

Almost mist it , I only started reading because I saw all those pages. Thought there might be something going on.

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

Finished from start to end in one go.
Movies aren't this exiting !
There is cool , ubercool and than there is Steve

Almost mist it , I only started reading because I saw all those pages. Thought there might be something going on.

GeoGio Greece · 16 April 2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

It's a bit long

...not that long yet. Keep posting some pictures. Please. We all love them.

It turned out to be one of the most interesting posts, giving us something different than the classic wrist shot. Thank You

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Give us a peek!

toomuchtalk · 16 April 2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

...not that long yet. Keep posting some pictures. Please. We all love them.

It turned out to be one of the most interesting posts, giving us something different than the classic wrist shot. Thank You

Will do...

GeoGio Greece · 16 April 2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Will do...

Thank You.

toomuchtalk · 17 April 2014, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Thank You.

toomuchtalk · 18 April 2014, 05:35 AM

I always think rolex should do an open case back,....

toomuchtalk · 19 April 2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pringle

Great post, I love your watches and the story of Scott of the Antarctic had a great impact on me as a young boy. I have that Ladybird book somewhere…..

toomuchtalk · 19 April 2014, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVR

Finished from start to end in one go.
Movies aren't this exiting !
There is cool , ubercool and than there is Steve

Almost mist it , I only started reading because I saw all those pages. Thought there might be something going on.

Love it!

DVR · 19 April 2014, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

I always think rolex should do an open case back,....

On an Oyster ? Never !

But if you want an open case I think you'll have some choice in the future with Cellini. That line is at the very beginning of a major turnaround.

Or this one today :
http://en.bellesmontres.com/images/2...pg_1949761.jpg

But you are done anway , no

toomuchtalk · 19 April 2014, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

On an Oyster ? Never !

But if you want an open case I think you'll have some choice in the future with Cellini. That line is at the very beginning of a major turnaround.

Or this one today :
http://en.bellesmontres.com/images/2...pg_1949761.jpg

But you are done anway , no

That is nice.

DVR · 19 April 2014, 04:31 AM

Agree, the Prince is very nice ! Great dress watch. It'll be a part of the new Cellini collection still. That's a good thing.

toomuchtalk · 19 April 2014, 04:33 AM

This thread has gone on and one!
So the final post from me.
And it is the watch that was the first image. I know it's not a rolex, but the last watch I bought was the 5227; yellow gold.
This is my favourite watch; yes it has drawbacks - it's not waterproof ;
but it is the classic wristwatch; with officers case back. And it is so understated..
Less is more.
So thank you everyone for the great messages; and to those that sent private messages.
I will continue to post on: An expedition and a rolex; and on other peoples threads!!
Best Steve.

toomuchtalk · 19 April 2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

On an Oyster ? Never !

But if you want an open case I think you'll have some choice in the future with Cellini. That line is at the very beginning of a major turnaround.

Or this one today :
http://en.bellesmontres.com/images/2...pg_1949761.jpg

But you are done anway , no

Yes done!
But a Daytona would be nice.....

16 April 2014, 06:44 AM	#642
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Just read the whole thread. .... Like a thriller. Thanks for great time i a had. Almot missed it. __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

16 April 2014, 06:52 AM	#644
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,256	One from the album In the Scott/Amundsen base with GMT... Attached Images

16 April 2014, 06:54 AM	#645
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,295	Give us a peek! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

16 April 2014, 06:55 AM	#646
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,017	Finished from start to end in one go. Movies aren't this exiting ! There is cool , ubercool and than there is Steve Almost mist it , I only started reading because I saw all those pages. Thought there might be something going on. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

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toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,256	Case back I always think rolex should do an open case back,.... Attached Images

16 April 2014, 05:59 AM	#638
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,195	Steve, you will appreciate this short story of mine. My mother has a cousin in Norway who is the son of Chris Braathen. Chris was the pilot and mechanical engineer who worked very closely with Admiral Byrd and Lincoln Ellsworth on their expeditions to Antarctica, the North Pole, and I believe some of the other expeditions. Chris flew the aircraft and designed various conveniences to assist with the exploration logistics. Chris and his wife were both very seasoned pilots, and before his work with the expeditions he was very instrumental in Det Norske Veritas, which later merged into SAS Airways. Anyway, I guess there is a part of Antarctica that is named after him? Chris and his wife were both killed in a plane crash in 1937 when my mother's cousin was only about 9 months old. Incidentally, my mother's cousin was also named Chris, after his father. Chris the son was then adopted and raised by his uncle, whose wife was my blood relative. I have never met Chris, the son, but my mother had met him on a number of occasions while growing up over the years during various family gatherings. It's a very interesting family story, and if you visit the explorer museum in Oslo, outside of Holmenkollen, there is a lot of information about Chris Braathen, the father, and his accomplishments in aviation as well as his work on these famous expeditions. I have enjoyed reading your stories and, of course, admiring your collection out in the real world, doing what these watches are meant to be doing.

16 April 2014, 06:18 AM	#640
Pringle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Sub 116610LN Posts: 52	Great post, I love your watches and the story of Scott of the Antarctic had a great impact on me as a young boy. I have that Ladybird book somewhere…..

19 April 2014, 04:31 AM	#658
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,017	Agree, the Prince is very nice ! Great dress watch. It'll be a part of the new Cellini collection still. That's a good thing. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

19 April 2014, 04:33 AM	#659
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,256	Final post. This thread has gone on and one! So the final post from me. And it is the watch that was the first image. I know it's not a rolex, but the last watch I bought was the 5227; yellow gold. This is my favourite watch; yes it has drawbacks - it's not waterproof ; but it is the classic wristwatch; with officers case back. And it is so understated.. Less is more. So thank you everyone for the great messages; and to those that sent private messages. I will continue to post on: An expedition and a rolex; and on other peoples threads!! Best Steve. Attached Images

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