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  1. marcn Enough space to say witty Feb 9, 2017

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    For me, hands are the main make-or-break. I'd be curious to know what you all favor.

    Here are three current favorites:

    Laurent Ferrier, Galet Classic collection - Perfectly elegant. The weight on that hour hand focuses the eye and touches precisely at the feet of the numerals. The weight on the minute hand sits outside the arc of the hour hand, and I just love that.
    http://laurentferrier.ch/collection/collection-galet-classic/galet-classic/

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    A. Lange & Söhne
    , 1815 - For the hands alone, it seems to be a subtle statement of visual hierarchy and balance of power, as it were, between the hour and minute hands. The minute hand refuses to subordinate at all to the hour hand, emphasizing punctuality to the minute. The overall piece, though, is this high-contrast monochrome study, with a singular blue in accents. Just stunning.
    https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/timepieces/1815/#1815/introduction/235-026

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    Rolex, Explorer - For me, these are the ultimate utility hands. Another time-only watch, with hands that bark the time. I love the second hand, with a smaller ball as counter-balance to the heavier of the two, out orbiting past the arc of the hour hand. There's something reassuring about these hands, and I absolutely cannot explain why the heck I'd say that, I just feel it.
    https://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m214270-0003.html

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  2. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Feb 9, 2017

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    Favorite hands? Definitely the ones I was born with. Don't know any others
     
  3. Dero13 4 watches. All set to the wrong time. Feb 9, 2017

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    Anything with a lollipop second hand gets my attention
     
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  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 9, 2017

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    Not skeleton hands or broad arrow hands, both are a pain to read. Sticks and swords tend to be my favourites.
     
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  5. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Feb 10, 2017

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    Pics or it doesn't count
     
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  6. Lukeeesteve Feb 10, 2017

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    I googled his forum name and this came up

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  7. rhetoric Feb 10, 2017

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    Very interesting. And beautifully put.
     
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  8. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Feb 10, 2017

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    I love the lollipop on the Seiko SKX it feels balanced. The current Omega one feels lopsided.
     
  9. VicLeChic Feb 10, 2017

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    Mi favorite hands, powerful arrows like spearguns against shark attacks.

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  10. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Feb 10, 2017

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    I agree. Elegant phrasing. It can be hard to describe visuals in words. And fine examples.
     
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  11. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Feb 10, 2017

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    Syringe hands always interest me

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  12. GazzaK Feb 10, 2017

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    IMG_0759.PNG I love the hands on the PO 8900, you can't miss em for sure.
     
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  13. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Feb 10, 2017

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    Blue Breguet Hands.

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  14. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Feb 10, 2017

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    Yes... I did hold my phone with my knees while on the John.
     
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  15. Lukeeesteve Feb 10, 2017

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  16. Lukeeesteve Feb 10, 2017

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    Here are some hands I like.....

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    This second one is a mockup of something I want to build.

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  17. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 10, 2017

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  18. AnotherDon Feb 10, 2017

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    UJS

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  19. Kmart Feb 10, 2017

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    I'm surprised to be the first to say alpha hands!

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  20. Lukeeesteve Feb 10, 2017

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    Bravo.... alpha hands on an omega. :confused:

    Seriously though. That's a very nice combo.
     
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