mkvc
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Playing the 'cello; collecting and supervising restoration of violin-family instruments and bows.
Jul 10, 2020,11:45 AM
The playing is self-explanatory. I really enjoy chamber music.
The collecting goes along with collecting older watches: I like taking an object that is a "slice of history" and putting it in a condition to function as originally intended. Of course, I can only play the 'cellos (and I actually play nearly exclusively on my one favorite), so the instruments mostly end up being loaned out. That is useful, as there are many talented players who find it difficult to get good instruments and bows.
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While watches may be a lot of member's
By: Thomas_3 : July 10th, 2020-11:17
main hobby, what are some of your other passions besides watches? One of my favorite things I like to to for a bit of relaxation is to tie trout flies. I can time them small enough that 8-10 can fit on your thumb nail. Hand in hand with the fly tying is m...
Played a lot of golf at one time...
By: MikiJ : July 10th, 2020-11:45
In fact I was Henry Picard's last student. He brought Ben Hogan back after his automobile accident. Mr. Hogan dedicated his book, Power Golf, to Pic. Now I cook a lot and a "few" Italian Reds
My main other passion is music.
By: jlux : July 10th, 2020-11:48
I try to be in as many classical music and jazz concerts as possible. Unfortunately with the current restrictions not a lot of opportunities so I listen at home whenever I have time. Now I definitely also have a sweet spot for good French,Italian and Span...
Jazz Montreux
By: Weems@8 : July 10th, 2020-12:52
On my bucket list is life music at Montreux. But did you heard Paolo Conte? I want to see play him life at a concert. Maybe if he give a concert in my country i buy a ticket. Tour dates. Nice Naim equipment you have. I prefer Lenbrook. NAD,Dali. I was at ...
I heard Paolo Conte a few years ago.
By: jlux : July 10th, 2020-13:12
Really great concert and a great musician. I am lucky to live in a place where very regularly we have the top classical and jazz acts pass by. Your stereo is equally good; I have chosen Naim because it is a good fit with the Magico loudspeakers.
Matching loudspeakers
By: Weems@8 : July 10th, 2020-13:35
And when all the peaces of the puzzle fits. I do not stop dreaming again of new audio equipment. Typical audiophile behavior. I heard for example Mcintosh with a pair of Sonus faber loudspeakers. Sounds good, but my ears are used to NAD. I listen music wi...
Beside watches
By: Weems@8 : July 10th, 2020-12:42
I use my time a lot with music. I do play drums, and sing. i like to connect quality audio to get very good sound. A cheap stereo system is bad in my opinion. Compare to watches a Blancpain is a very good loudspeaker. I like to collect great vinyl records...
Poker!
By: jleno : July 10th, 2020-12:45
A hobby that goes well with watches, since the poker table is the only place I see people wearing expensive pieces in the wild on a regular basis.
:-D [nt]
By: Reuven Malter : July 10th, 2020-15:35
For me currently, hiking...
By: @lberti : July 10th, 2020-13:08
A few years ago i was pretty much into cars and bikes (ducati).... now really watches and hiking... i still have my motorbike outfit thougg, you never know... š ...