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I look forward to my time here. Best regards, Andreas

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By: anaesdoc : April 30th, 2009-17:19
Dear fellow Purists, as it is already Friday again, I take pride in opening the wristshot thread. Being on night shift today, I´m wearing a very legible (due to its luminescence) watch at work and a much more beautiful one later at home. Hope you have a p...  

A "friends watch" today...

 
By: pplater : April 30th, 2009-19:21
The plan to wear a new acquisition until it rusted onto the wrist was interrupted briefly in order to respond to a post initiated by Art earlier in the week (Art’s post may be read here: Art's thread ). The Archer having been pulled from the watchbox, it ...  

Can't agree more, pplater

 
By: amanico : April 30th, 2009-21:22
" It is great to be wearing something created by one of our own "... And even greater when the watch is so well made! Congrats to Al, and to you, pplater for wearing such a great watch, today. Best, Nicolas

Very nice, Pplater!

 
By: dxboon : April 30th, 2009-21:40
I'm sure it feels good to support one of our fellow PuristS! Al has several very nice watches in his catalogue! Cheers, Daos

This week

 
By: Quan : April 30th, 2009-19:43
start bit late, if not Nic will complaint why my Fri start too early ..... LOLOL enjoy your long weekend !...  

I hope you do Nicolas

 
By: fernando : April 30th, 2009-21:41
and thanks! Have a good holiday and pls. take some rest. You have been working too hard I think - mistaking a GO for a JLC?( see your post below) LOL. Cheers Fernando

Aaahhhh

 
By: small-luxury-world : May 1st, 2009-13:19
that is a nice one. Congrats. One that I miss in my humble collection ... Oliver

Very nice...

 
By: Andy : May 1st, 2009-07:07
which strap do you have with this bad boy..?? I'm thinking about one of these for my birthday this year as one option as it's a big milestone..!! :o) Andy.

Wrist shot of my new baby from the Eastern front

 
By: ArthurSG : April 30th, 2009-20:44
and per request of Art, a very raw pic of my new baby, the GO Senator Perpetual Calender PT LE 50. Understated, unassuming, beautiful....  

Absolutely gorgeous!

 
By: fernando : April 30th, 2009-21:10
What I like most about this QP is the clean and uncluttered dial that provides all the information at a glance. Congrats!

Can't say better than you said. GREAT Catch!

 
By: amanico : April 30th, 2009-21:51
Huge congrats, my friend. This PC is so elegant! Wear it well, enjoy it, admire it! Best, Nicolas

Prost, wmclarenf1! . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 30th, 2009-22:44
. . . the black (and blue) aperture backgrounds along with the polished hands make this the stealthiest perpetual from Glashütte yet. The white print on the dial blends seamlessly with the calendar displays, which makes for a most coherent presentation . ... 

;-) . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 1st, 2009-08:49
. . . my grey Karree perpetual is on my wrist this weekend in honor of his new compatriot . . . cordially, Art...  

Beautiful

 
By: Mark  : May 1st, 2009-00:05
That's an absolutely gorgeous Perpetual Calender.. Great dial layout and nice dial color. Very nice watch!! Regards Mark

Happy Weekend

 
By: VPREGULATOR : April 30th, 2009-21:19
Its the MAYDAY weekend Busy attending meetings to fight the baddie SWINE...  

SWINE WEEKEND

 
By: VPREGULATOR : May 1st, 2009-20:29
Haven't worn this since Christmas Its gonna be a very long weekend with endless rounds of meetings.

Also qualified for night work, isn´t it?

 
By: anaesdoc : April 30th, 2009-22:24
Hi VPRegulateur, judging from the hands and the hour markers, your watch must be pretty bright at night time - is it? Kind regards, Anaesdoc

VP, is it an annual calendar or a triple date?

 
By: G99 : May 1st, 2009-04:35
if it is an annual calendar it has all the features of the MIH, but in a very different look. a very nice watch. Ball arent a company that get a lot of press, perhaps they deserve more. best Graham

BALL TRIPLE DATE

 
By: VPREGULATOR : May 1st, 2009-20:35
Its a triple date chrono. Quite easy to handle - I like the arrangement. Thank you.

BALL WATCH

 
By: VPREGULATOR : May 1st, 2009-20:31
Yes indeed. The microgas tubules give quite a bright glow in the dark. Comparable to the Panerai's.

Very nice, VPREGULATOR

 
By: masterspiece : May 1st, 2009-21:29
Ball has many pretty cool models. haven't quite made the jump there, yet, but been keeping my eye on them. Thanks for the pix. Bob

BALL WATCH(ANNIVERSARY)

 
By: VPREGULATOR : May 1st, 2009-21:56
Ball makes some nice watches Here's another.. Anniversary Watch in Rose Gold...  

I hope you're on vacation, Nicolas . . .

 
By: Dr No : April 30th, 2009-22:20
. . . because if you're at work, I want a job in the same office! Warmest regards, Art

Err ... already friday ???

 
By: bimbeano : May 1st, 2009-13:51
I was going to complain the friday -thread started to early .... . Well, you know what i will be wearing today and tomorrow .... Shall i bring the water too ??? See you soon Nicolas ......  

Impressive pic hermano!

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-15:27
You allow me to keep it in my hard disk??. Hope see you soon my friend, here or there!. Best Emilio

I know ..

 
By: bimbeano : May 1st, 2009-21:16
...... and you know what ??? This is the last pic i took before i dropped my camera on the rocks ... LOL ... Please keep it on your disk; if my MAC ever crashes i can drive to Spain to get it back .. Filip

It´s no a monster hermano...

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-15:25
it´s The Monster!. I love this watch... I´m really happy seeing it in your wrist. Best mon ami. Emilio.

Yes, Emilio,

 
By: amanico : May 1st, 2009-22:25
Don't know if it is THE Monster, but an important watch, YES! At least, for me.. A Review is in the Tube... Best, my friend, and thanks for your nice words. Nicolas PS: I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!

Great news Nicolas...

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-23:20
a Review in the Tube... uhmm... it´ll be really a pleasure for the FF´s lovers in particular and for the watches´s lovers in general. And knowing how you made your reviews, this next review will be impressive. Waiting for this. And thanks f... 

Crazy, Ryan!

 
By: amanico : April 30th, 2009-22:31
I had quite the same one! Fantastic GMT, indeed. Best, Nicolas...  

thanks

 
By: Ryan5446 : May 1st, 2009-01:49
Thanks Nicolas, yours is/was also fantastic. I would love to see those orangy hands from your watch on mine ;-) . Think they would be a perfect match for the orangy patina on the dial. Unfortunately the hands on mine are very corroded, but the tritium is ...  

Seems we have close tastes, my friend

 
By: amanico : May 1st, 2009-01:54
As the new Ceramic GMT is another Rolex I have in mind... Thanks for this superb pic. Best, Nicolas

Wow, following by a "normal" GMT for me

 
By: cisco : May 1st, 2009-03:58
Magnificient historic GMT Ryan ! By the way Nicolas, Why did you get rid of such a piece? I must say I don't get it... especially right now ;-) . François...  

Very long story, Cisco

 
By: amanico : May 1st, 2009-04:11
Too long to explain it here, but it was a very sad day when I let go this one... Now, I'm considering buying a 1675 with a superb patina. But will I go on a gilt dial??? Best, Nicolas

Department of Defence.?!!

 
By: Tony A.H : May 1st, 2009-08:03
hey Ryan great looking watch. where and how did you find this Critter??!! it's too hard to read what's scripted underneath the Eagle ..what does it say ?? i'm guessing it's either made for Egyptians or for the Emirats. Tony

This one for today

 
By: Mark  : May 1st, 2009-00:09
Love the "heavy" sound of the ticking from this movement. Have a good weekend. Regards Mark...  

Thanks hermano.

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-08:43
for your nice words. No much watches I´ve seen more beautifuls and with more soul that these FF. I´m a lucky man for were able to admire them in the flesh. And this Bund is simply stunning, IMO... it fits perfect with all the straps that I have.... 

Nicolas, you stole my line ...

 
By: bimbeano : May 1st, 2009-13:47
i was going to say the same ... green strap looks stupendous on EJ's FF ... filip

Nico is a fast boy, hey Bimbo?!

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-15:29
I´m happy seeing that you like the strap and the combo. this military green nato strap feets really well with the watch. Military connection rule!. Best hermano La bomba emilio

As much as I admire . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 1st, 2009-08:12
. . . the classic Omega Seamasters - especially the 300 - I've come around to an appreciation for the classic Fifty Fathoms from all the photos and posts on our forums. The wide bezel to dial proportions, bubble crystal, and oversize crown in conjunction ... 

I can´t agree more with you Art...

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-08:50
these FF, and other watches like the Seamaster 300 (I love this watch), are simply stunning watches. I think that your words explains it really well, "the FF are watches that trancend its generation". For me, the same happen with the SM 300, the Memovoxes... 

Certanlly Jeff...

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-09:01
the raised logo is an eye catcher. The first time I saw this "raised logo" FF I felt a bit abduced. The same happened with its brothers with have the moisture indicator. These dials are perfects and well balanced. In this case, the touch of colour, make i... 

i had a similar model to yours Emilio

 
By: G99 : May 1st, 2009-12:44
although it was the date version. great watch. allegedly a polish military issue with MWxxxx on the back, but from what i've learnt since i let it go that provenance could have been doubtful. if it was 'militarised' its a shame as it is a perfectly nice h... 

Graham...

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-15:23
Certanlly this model is a great watch. I prefer the no-date version, but the date version is awesome too. The military connection is no a problem. In my case, I like thinking that this watch was really a true toolwatch, had a "hard" life, make the job for... 

Emilio, if you like the...

 
By: G99 : May 2nd, 2009-01:22
Emilio, if you like the sm300 you'll like what i have just obtained. i have, as you probably know, a second model 552 calibre from its entry year of 1964. like Nico's but different dial. last night i managed to win a 1st model 550 calibre which was US onl... 

Nicolas, i am not mad...

 
By: G99 : May 2nd, 2009-08:40
Nicolas, i am not mad and i can prove it. when i was a copper i had a certificate issued by the doctor every year stating i was sane enough to interact with the public :) i also had a T shirt under my leathers which said 'warning, does not play well with ... 

Hope see soon this pics Graham!

 
By: E.J. : May 3rd, 2009-14:31
You´re a lucky man, my friend. And, of course, the ´64 was the best year Best my friend. emilio

thankyou Emilio, it is pure...

 
By: G99 : May 3rd, 2009-16:02
thankyou Emilio, it is pure luck i can assure you. hours spent browsing 'that auction site' and then research before and after are the only things i do, the 64's just seem to jump out at me :) are you attending London in June and if so will you be coming ... 

LOL Fernando

 
By: samwan : May 1st, 2009-02:54
The crazy spinning one is not a bad piece either... BTW, congratulations on your classy Cabaret. Best Sam This message has been edited by samwan on 2009-05-01 02:57:42

Et Hop, Ahmet... 2 of 175!

 
By: amanico : May 1st, 2009-04:15
What a superb Chrono, and a rare beast, too! Best, my friend. Nicolas...  

A good first of May from Germany ....

 
By: donizetti : May 1st, 2009-03:35
Hello all, I have only lurked here before but decided I would join in and post a bit! As you can see it is still Friday noon in Germany, a holiday and the outdoor pools open, which is where I am headed now. I wish you all very good (long) weekend, best, A...  

Welcome here, Andreas

 
By: amanico : May 1st, 2009-04:25
Happy to see you join us, here... Very nice JLC Master Perpetual, my friend. Have a Great Week End. Nicolas

Hey Andreas!!...

 
By: pplater : May 1st, 2009-07:25
Nice to see you over here! Look forward to seeing some of your superb collection rolled out. Cheers, pplater.

B&R meets iB&R

 
By: d.m : May 1st, 2009-09:51
Couldn't resist this when I saw Anthony's post about it yesterday.... Hard as heck to get a good photo of them together though at least in uncontrolled lighting conditions like I've got here at the local coffee shop, but you get the idea. HAGWE! Cheers, D...  

I Love This Watch!!!!

 
By: big daddy : May 1st, 2009-10:29
This is a 2006 Lange and Sohne Grande Lange 1 that I purchased new in 2006 from an AD in Italy. I had first seen this watch on a trip to Berlin the prior year. I was walking past an AD there when I saw it in the window and fell in love with it. In fact, o...  

My first post here !

 
By: Emmanuel H : May 1st, 2009-14:29
I'm very happy to join today this extraordinary forum. To fully enjoy our May First (holiday in Belgium), my wife and I paid a visit to the Keukenhof, a beautiful and very famous flower garden near Amsterdam. The weather was perfect and we spent an excell...  

Hello and welcome Emmanuel!

 
By: DRMW : May 1st, 2009-14:36
Nice His & Hers pics! Welcome to the PuristSpro forums! Please do share more pics of your Hublots! Have a great weekend! -MW

Welcome here, Emmanuel

 
By: amanico : May 1st, 2009-14:57
A real pleasure to welcome you here, you and your wife. Thanks for such nice pics! Best, Nicolas

"Hallo" Emmanuel...

 
By: pplater : May 1st, 2009-21:10
...great to see another 'Independent' fan join in over here! Cheers, pplater.

Welcome here Emmanuel...

 
By: E.J. : May 1st, 2009-23:23
welcome home!. And thanks for your nice pics... them made me my morning... impressives!. Best Emilio.

Thank you all for your warm welcome !

 
By: Emmanuel H : May 2nd, 2009-01:36
I'm deeply impressed by the PuristSpro forums where I've seen so many exciting and rare timepieces. It's a pleasure to join and being welcomed by you all, thank you. I've decided that the first pictures of my new watch (delivery in June) will be posted he... 

It must be a surprise...

 
By: Emmanuel H : May 2nd, 2009-01:46
but as I also hate waiting, I give you one little hint ! The watch doesn't come from a small independent watchmaker, but it's still an independent brand as it doesn't belong to a group... Have a nice day, Emmanuel