#hand wound

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Timex Marlin 34mm Hand-Wound 1960s Reissue: A Timeless Classic

Click Play Below to Hear Audio Commentary About This Watch Watches are more than just tools for telling time—they are a statement of style, history, and craftsmanship. The Timex Marlin 34mm Hand-Wound 1960s Reissue is a perfect example of this, bringing back the charm of mid-century watchmaking with a mechanical heart and an elegant vintage aesthetic. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or…

Timex Marlin 34mm Hand-Wound 1960s Reissue: A Timeless Classic

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HI [WAVES]

i am once again here for your boys. your dudes. your guys.

now hear me out. just a thought. it's a little bit more on the gore/violence part, so if it's not your thing I totally understand but: you know that thing where someone gets pinned to a table by a knife through their hand? i think that should happen to archie in the middle of a battle or a Situation.

(also because Simon gingerly bandaging Archie's wounded hand is an Image I Want To See.)

i hope it's an alright prompt to send in? if it's not your thing I totally understand!

-@whump-kia (with glee!)

HI KIA!!!

okay so. this was definitely not too gory of an ask or anything and i actually was very Very excited about this prompt, so it's pretty short only because i didn't want to think too hard about the context and situation (-｡-;) i just kind of jumped in to the action because i couldn't think of a good backstory so i hope thats ok!!

hope you enjoy!!

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Archie never considered himself a squeamish person.

Sure, blood and gore didn’t make him particularly happy, but he and Simon both had pretty strong stomachs due to their lines of work.

So he can’t quite place why the sight of the blade currently buried in his palm was making his stomach lurch so dangerously.

Maybe it’s the overpowering smell of metal assaulting Archie’s enhanced olfaction, or maybe it’s the way he can quite literally feel his nerves shift whenever his finger so much as twitches.

It didn’t matter. He just wants it out.

The man he had been fighting was strategic. He knew how to get his enemy into the position he wanted them in while still giving them the impression that they were in control.

And that was how he managed to get Archie. Archie tended to fight with his legs. When the man pushed him to the table, he assumed he’d be able to throw a quick kick to end the entire conflict then and there, and.. well, he did manage to knock the guy out, but not before a knife was pinning him to the table.

Archie sighs and looks away from the hand before his lunch decides to make a reappearance.

He really only has one option for what to do. He silently hopes Simon is home.

He manages to scoot on the table enough to sit up and get a better angle at the wound. He takes his free hand and wraps it around the handle of the blade, intaking a sharp breath and gritting his teeth before slowly, carefully pulling it through the table, then his flesh, and then out. He feels the skin being moved as the metal slides against it, and it's enough to make him retch.

Unsurprisingly, blood begins to pour from the wound immediately. Every nerve is alight with pain, but also discomfort. His hand feels weak. He tries to make a fist, but finds that the pain flares instantaneously, and abandons the idea.

Alright. Think. What would Simon tell you to do.

Vague lectures of the dangers of opens wounds and blood loss come to his mind. He looks around for something to use to apply pressure to the wound, and eventually settles on ripping a piece of his (unconscious) assailant's shirt off.

He hesitantly brings his gaze back to the wound and grimaces. God, it looks so gross. He shudders.

After wrapping his hand in the fabric, he begins his journey to find the one person he knows can fix this.

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Simon had been sleeping deeply when he heard the knock at the window.

He’s still half asleep when he gets up to see how Archie managed to injure himself this time. His hair is mussed and his eyes are drowsy, but as soon as he sees the blood dripping through Archie's hastily-wrapped palm, he wakes right up.

“Fuck Archie, get in here..” He murmurs, voice still hoarse.

Archie climbs in, surprisingly calm for how much he is bleeding. “I’m sorry, were you sleeping?”

Simon stifles an eye-roll as he ushers Archie to sit on the couch.

“I was. It’s fine. You’re cleary in an.. urgent situation,” He huffs, gently taking Archie’s hand and methodically unwrapping the fabric. "How did this even happen?"

Archie instantly pales.

“Archie?”

“C-Can’t look at it. Gonna puke.”

Simon smirks.

“You’ve quite literally been impaled before and didn't bat an eye. You’re telling me this is the thing that finally gets you?”

“Less talking, more wound dressing please,” Archie means to sound demanding, but it comes out as more of a whiny plea.

Simon laughs softly as he begins to tend to the wound. His hands move quickly, but exceedingly gently. He cleans and sutures the wound, and by now, Archie is able to look at it without going white as a ghost.

While Simon is swathing his hand with proper dressings, he stifles a yawn. That interrupted nap was his first time sleeping in 2 days, after all. Archie picks up on it rather easily.

“Could we watch a movie or something? I need to get that image out of my head,” He half-lies, motioning to his now carefully wrapped hand.

Simon nods, but his eyelids are already drooping. They settle on the couch and put on a random Disney movie Archie's seen hundreds of times.

They're only sitting for a few minutes when Simon begins to nod off. Eventually, his head finds a place nestled on Archie's shoulder and Archie doesn't dare move an inch.

He's gonna let Simon rest if it's the last thing he does.

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[friendlyfoxpal]

Kisses are the best Medicine

[silentwatchcollector]

Timex Marlin 34mm Hand-Wound 1960s Reissue: A Timeless Classic

Watches are more than just tools for telling time—they are a statement of style, history, and craftsmanship. The Timex Marlin 34mm Hand-Wound 1960s Reissue is a perfect example of this, bringing back the charm of mid-century watchmaking with a mechanical heart and an elegant vintage aesthetic. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or someone looking to embrace the world of classic timepieces, the…

Timex Marlin 34mm Hand-Wound 1960s Reissue: A Timeless Classic

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[watchilove]

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon with new manufacture movement

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon with new manufacture movement

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[tattooed-alchemist]

There’s the burn. The parts that look raised barely feel raised, but they are noticeably rougher and drier.  Only that inside edge of the horseshoe shape is embossed, ever so slightly.  No blistering. I expect a dramatic peel later, and as always, how did I deal with stuff like this before I discovered Oil of Egg?

My mom called the morning after, she’d been worried about me all night in total Mom-mode and was deeply relieved when I was able to tell her I was fine and in no pain.  When she went to tell my dad, he’d forgotten I’d burned my hand.

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Yesterday, 17th February 2020, IWC Schaffhausen organised in Berlin a new edition of “Laureus Sport for Good” Awards Gala. In a festive ambience, Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO IWC Schaffhausen presented and welcomed the Laureus Academy Members. With this occasion, a celebration piece was launched – the IWC Portugieser Hand Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”. I present my images and my impressions about the new piece.

Hands-on IWC Portugieser Hand Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”

This year’s edition of “Laureus Sport for Good” is part of the Portugieser family. Limited to 500 pieces, the IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” is, as the name suggests, a hand-wound monopusher chronograph. The watch combines the typical Laureus blue theme dial with the characteristics of the Portugieser: the minute register, applied Arabic numerals, and slim feuille hands.

Please see below a short wrist roll and hands-on clip:

Note: the presented piece is a prototype. Although full functional and identic with the series, this piece had a metal caseback with a prototype engravings model (the 000/250 engraving is, in this case, incorrect for the 500 limited series).

Case

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” comes in a large 46mm stainless steel case. The three-parts construction is decorated with a polished bezel, a brushed caseband and an engraved full metal caseback.

The lugs are nicely integrated into the case body. The decorations are extended over the lugs, making the lugs seamlessly part of the generously sized case.

The monopusher is integrated into the simple crown. Both, the crown and the pusher offer very pleasant tactile feedback. I think is easily noticeable in the above video that the chrono-pusher works effortless but with a sure and precise actuation.

For a height of 13.9mm, the watch is rather tall for a hand wound. Considering the overall dimensions, the watch is well balanced. My “delicate” wrist enjoyed the watch. Only after I have read the specs I realised that the watch is quite big. On the wrist, it wears smaller.

The Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher is fitted with a leather strap and a deployment clasp with “Probus Scafusia” engraved insignia.

Dial

The Laureus Sport for Good Edition features the signature blue dial. On this edition, the watch bears the face of the Portugieser chronograph collection.

On a sunray brushed background, one can recognise some distinct elements: the hand-applied Arabic numeral, the vertical layout dial with 60-minutes chrono counter at 12 o’clock and small seconds at 6 o’clock. The sub-dials are sunken and present a circular pattern. The design elements are similar to the new released Portugieser Chronograph presented a week ago.

A beautiful detail is represented by the 8 days power reserve indicator placed on the horizontal line, together with the date and printed brand’s name.

The date aperture reveals a white on blue scheme that fits great into the theme. The date is well visible through the large aperture.

The dial is pleasantly balanced. True that the size of the watch permits a nice and clean aspect, specific to the IWC Portugieser timepieces.

Movement

Unfortunately, IWC does not spoils us with a view to the 59360 Calibre. The monopusher placed inside the crown starts, stops and resets the chronograph by a simple push. The handling is user-friendly and straight forward.

The manual wound Calibre 59360 features a huge 192 hours of power reserve at a 4Hz operating frequency. The movement comprises 281 components, from which 36 are jewels.

I expect nothing less than a nice decoration of the movement. The press release talks about Côtes de Genève and perlage but I am sure that, in the metal, it look great. Witness is the stock image shown below.

IWC Calibre 59000 (Image credits to IWC Schaffhausen)

Final notes

The first Portugieser with monopusher chronograph is the 14th Laureus special edition from IWC. The timepieces was designed by the 15-year-old Yi Xin, a “Special Olympics China” contestant. I truly appreciate that the brand is involving in life of the children, bringing them hope and a better life.

The IWC Portugieser Hand Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” has a pleasant wrist presence. With smaller wear as expected, the watch looks good on my wrist even if I usually not wear pieces greater than 43mm diameter. I have played with the chrono on and off the wrist and I was satisfied by its behaviour: easy to use and precise in action.

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” Technical Specifications

FEATURES

Chronograph function with minutes and seconds

8 days power reserve

Power reserve display

Date display

Sapphire glass, arched-edge, antireflective coating on both sides

Small hacking seconds

Limited to 500 pieces

MOVEMENT

59360 Calibre

IWC-manufactured movement

Manual-winding

192 hours Power Reserve

Frequency 28800.0 vph (4.0 hz)

281 Components

36 Jewels

Côtes de Genève, perlage

CASE

Stainless steel case

Diameter 46.0 mm

Height 13.9 mm

Water resistance 3 bar

DIAL

Blue dial

STRAP

Black alligator leather strap by Santoni

Strap width 22 mm

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” Gallery

IWC Portugieser Hand Wound Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” Yesterday, 17th February 2020, IWC Schaffhausen organised in Berlin a new edition of "Laureus Sport for Good" Awards Gala.