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ANNOUNCEMENT: New Moderator - The Lion Sleeps Tonight

 
By: MTF : May 7th, 2018-07:30
PuristS Friends, It is with pleasure that we announce a new Moderator-at-Large... GLau based in China / Hong Kong. I may be biased but remember his early posts asking about Chopard urushi Japanese lacquer dials. Well, you know my weakness for urushi techn...  

Welcome to the moderator team, Gordon! Thanks

 
By: ThomasM : May 7th, 2018-07:37
Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support in making this a welcoming and global community.

Hi Thomas, this appointment is a ...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-07:54
HUGE honor for me ! I look forward to working with the moderator team, learning from them, and establishing friendships with moderators and PuristS in the forum ! Cheers, Gordon

Hi Mike, thank you for your kind words !

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-07:56
I will do my best to write more interesting posts and look forward to your support and suggestions ! Cheers, Gordon

Hi MTF, thank you for your kind introduction and for all the information you gave me regarding the...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-07:51
Chopard Urushi Jungle ! I am simply a “slave” to rare handcraft pieces and looking forward to “poisoning” others with my passion/obsession/infatuation! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon ...  

Congratulations Gordon! Excellent news!

 
By: Joepny : May 7th, 2018-08:06
I know you will be an even bigger asset to the community. You have already been a great helpful friend to me in the short time that I’ve known you. 🙏😁

Thanks Joepny! We need a ...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-08:11
GTG soon! Meanwhile let’s interact more on PuristSPro! Cheers, Gordon

Thanks doublesix ! Please ...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-08:13
post more about your lovely collection and I shall follow your lead ! Cheers, Gordon

Gordon, warm welcome to the team!

 
By: FanFrancisco : May 7th, 2018-08:27
I met you with Robin in Singapore 2 years ago, I still remember we had endless conversations on watches over the drinks. Look forward to meeting you again soon. Stefan ...  

Thanks Nicolas! Yes, we need Mandarin Oriental breakfast + your...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-08:55
magic box ! I look forward to your assistance, guidance and support as I embark on my horological moderator journey ! Cheers, Gordon

The Lion Never Sleeps and so is he holding the title of the Night Owl

 
By: Clueless_Collector : May 7th, 2018-08:50
a great news to the community and an awesome new “incoming” for us 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Congratulations Gordon. Rgds Raymond

Thank you Raymond for your kind words ! From now on, I will be...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-08:57
working US west coast hours after my day job for my “real” job ! I am thrilled to become a moderator but my wife on the other hand .... Cheers, Gordon

Congratulations, Gordon!

 
By: rnaden : May 7th, 2018-08:53
Has been good fun knowing you and learning so much from you about these artistic pieces which a techie like me struggles to figure out. Thanks to you, I have a much better perspective and appreciation now and for that reason, I just know that you will con... 

Thank Richard ! You kind words have just inspired me to post more and to ...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-08:59
poison you and the Malaysian Purists more to the point that each of you will get at least one artistic piece ! Cheers, Gordon

A well deserved appointment!

 
By: sham1 : May 7th, 2018-09:04
To me it was only natural and obvious that you should be a moderator Gordon! Congratulations!! You are the fourth moderator who I have met - Melvyn, Patrick, Imran and now you - and yes, I am 'collecting' moderators!!

I might have to disappoint you my friend!!

 
By: sham1 : May 7th, 2018-09:27
Maybe a Patek handicraft one day but for now, I will settle for a Patek skeleton watch. Good objective though - aim high, hit low!! ...  

I will keep up...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-10:45
the efforts on Sham ! Sham will be poisoned with Chopard urushi dials ! LOL !

And full marks to you Melvyn for effort!

 
By: sham1 : May 7th, 2018-12:42
I am just too stubborn when it comes to parting with my cash! Saying that, I still believe in love at first sight and admittedly when that happens like it did with the Cartier Tank Cintree below, which again you tried your best to stop me from buying, I l...  

Congrats Gordon!

 
By: KC_HK : May 7th, 2018-09:31
It's been a pleasure reading your posts in the past years, learning many of my enamel knowledge from them! Always bring us the surprises of limited pieces! Hopefully soon we will see the Rousseau set from you soon! Keith

Hi Keith, it has been ...

 
By: GLau : May 7th, 2018-09:42
my pleasure to share my poison with you ! You are now giving me poisonous ideas about the Rousseau set ! You are the master now ! Cheers, Gordon

Welcome Gordon!

 
By: Dave G : May 7th, 2018-11:16
I miss my time living in HK and still catch a glimpse occasionally through your posts. Good luck! Dave

Hi Dave, please come and visit then !

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-04:22
I need to remember to post more often with some HK and perhaps neighboring themes for you. Thanks for your message & Cheers, Gordon

Thanks Mitch ! My educational abilities are...

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-04:24
questionable but the poisoning skills on the other hand .... Look forward to catching up in the "best" coast for food & drinks ! Cheers, Gordon

Thank you Fab for your kind words ! Passionate...yes !

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-04:27
Knowledgeable ? very questionable ! Celebration in order with Italian wines. I will leave the 5089 Italian motif for you to enjoy & hopeful to celebrate with you on your allocation ! Cheers, Gordon

One question: do you . . .

 
By: Dr No : May 7th, 2018-11:44
. . . shoot pool? Because, if you do, be sure to bring your cue when you visit us in So Cal. We'll play for your Chopard. ;-) And don't forget, there's a bartender . . . . . . you have to meet. She makes the best Maggie-ritas ever! Art ...  

Dear Gordon,

 
By: ChristianDK : May 7th, 2018-11:49
This is simply WONDERFUL news You will be a big asset for this site!!! I look forward to hopefully meeting you in HK next year and to read you on the site. Best wishes Christian

Hi Christian , thank you very much for your warm message !

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-04:59
Your kind words and support are highly appreciated ! Look forward for your visit to HK soon ! Cheers, Gordon

Hello Gordon, I cannot express how happy I am that you finally joined the PPro Mod squad...

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : May 7th, 2018-12:31
I am looking forward to many more artistic posts and a reinforcement of the PPro community at large. Cheers and enjoy the craziness. Magnus

Hi Magnus, thank you for your warm welcome !

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-09:29
In addition making “artistic” posts, I look forward to receiving your guidance to become a helpful moderator ! Cheers, Gordon

A BIG congratulations to Gordon who is so deserving!!

 
By: patekova : May 7th, 2018-12:56
With Gordon as moderator the days of the lion sleeping are over! Looking forward to incisive and fun writings by Gordon. Best, Patekova

Thanks Patekova for your kind comments encouragement !

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-09:34
I may now need to sleep less to ensure the lion and other animals alike will be active through-out the nights in Asia. Cheers, Gordon

Big congrats Gordon

 
By: watch-guy.com : May 7th, 2018-14:03
Love your posts and your passion This can only be a positive for purists Julian

Thanks Julian for your kind comments !

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-09:41
Let’s aim to have more interesting posts and share more knowledge! Cheers, Gordon

Hi Rene ! On behalf of the moderator team ...

 
By: GLau : May 8th, 2018-11:12
thank you for saying that we are the greatest ! I have much to learn ! Cheers, Gordon

Congratulations, Gordon

 
By: riverside / Henry : May 8th, 2018-07:55
on becoming the moderator. Look forward to meeting you in a HK GTG! Regards, Henry

Congratulations on your appointment

 
By: benzng : May 9th, 2018-05:39
Gordon, good luck on your new assignment, I am confident you will do well. Benz

Thanks avatarian74 for your kind words !

 
By: GLau : May 10th, 2018-03:05
My goal is to encourage you to post more about your lovely watches ! Cheers, Gordon

Huge congrats Gordon

 
By: swjoseph : May 9th, 2018-17:46
I have the honor to met him in a few watch even, true purist with passion and a great taste too. Look forward to many of coming posts. Joseph

Hi Joseph, thank you and I really appreciate your kind comments !

 
By: GLau : May 10th, 2018-03:09
Look forward to seeing the various pieces that you have collected since we last met. Cheers, Gordon

Congrats Gordon!

 
By: traineract : May 10th, 2018-05:48
Great to see you on the team! Your strong passion in the fine details has always stood out for me! Learnt a lot from you and your posts all these time!

Thanks traineract for your kind words ! Sharing...

 
By: GLau : May 10th, 2018-06:54
our passion and knowledge is an integral part of the Purist community. Look forward to interacting more with you online and in GTGs! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats, Gordon! Much deserved honor!

 
By: alwoo888 : May 22nd, 2018-17:42
Look forward to more of your contributions in your expanded role. You have always been informative and thought-provoking... and not to forget your infectious passion! Congratulations!