Third Zagreb Horological Internationale - aka Puristspro GTG

Apr 22, 2017,22:56 PM
 

About a year ago three Purists met in Zagreb for the first time and created a body putting the UN to shame - well at least in terms of horological significance; namely the Mitteleuropean Puristspro Gang. In November the first grand MPG GTG was to follow, superbly organised by Magnus in Vienna. Now we've had the second one in Zagreb - the third horologically significant event of 2017. And apart from the SIHH or Baselworld there are few places on this planet of ours, where so many watch wonders - as well their friendly, knowledgeable owners - are gathered at once as at a Purist GTG! Oh, and the Internationale - well, we had most continents covered, even if some Purists could not make it. We were missing you and thinking of you, though smile


Some of us had an early start to the day - but getting there in time, braving anything from snow on roads to determined border policemen was paramount. wink


As was having a bracing tartare prior to actually entering into event mode proper...



They do have some of the best tartare's in the world in Zagreb - they are great smile

As the impeccable hosts they are, Damjan and Zabreg have organised a little 'cultural hors d'ouvres' first, exercising both the liver function and pleasing the eye wink But Purists would not be Purists, if watches would not start leaving wrists and changing hands smile

Then the final event. A simple sample shot to demonstrate...


And one Purist determined to win the contest, irrespective of what it takes. Including welding the bracelet together, so no one can pry the watch off his wrist. Oh, and there were more watches added to this later on wink

Learning from the first Zagreb experience, a separate watch table was organised, so that there was space for food on the main table. And what food! You could call it surf and turf, although the turf said baaaah and the surf, well went a bit deep sea (pun intended, had some of the JLC kind, too wink). Here a teaser - a separate food post to follow. 



A happy Purist is most certainly not a hungry - or thirsty - Purist wink



There were so many truly astounding watches it is impossible doing justice to them all. And posting all in one post would probably break the servers and make Bill a very busy guy this Sunday. wink

I'll leave the happy newly minted owners of the P15 to add theirs but whatever the watch, the two Purists statements of 'Together We Prosper' and 'Passion, Information, Opinion' were present throughout - and this event is another testament of us, Purists smile Here some earlier community watches to demonstrate...


Once again, thanks to all of you, who made the long journey to Zagreb for a wonderful day and to our wonderful hosts for a superb organisation!

Next one cannot come soon enough smile

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That it was :)

 
 By: KMII : April 22nd, 2017-23:15
Putting faces to names, sharing many ours over watches, and the odd grappa... These events are simply spectacular! You should join us someday, Henrik

Someone very close to the brand ;)

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-04:38
Yes, definitely a blast!

Next time :) [nt]

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-10:05

With pleasure! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 23rd, 2017-10:54

I'm sure we'll manage something sooner or later...

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-11:01
Really looking forward to it!

Thank you for the virtual tour my friend. Enjoy ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : April 23rd, 2017-00:45
Best wishes Alkiro

Sadly already back...

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-04:38
Thanks Alkiro!

Sure you enjoyed a lot ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : April 23rd, 2017-11:52
Best wishes Alkiro

Short but sweet :)

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-12:19
It was a great event for sure!

Cool ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : April 23rd, 2017-13:26
Best wishes Alkiro

I will ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : April 24th, 2017-03:53
Best wishes Alkiro

Reads & sounds terrific !.. You really must have been braving snow & icy winds ; ;))

 
 By: hs111 : April 23rd, 2017-02:11
.. & based on the watch table apparently a good sized gang there as well ! Guess next time I might need to try attending, if the specific dates would have been known a bit earlier.. As at pretty short notice it can be tough to juggle around colliding date... 

Thanks HS111 :)

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-04:42
Looking forward to seeing you next time! Sure you'd enjoy it!

6 months is not early enough? ;)

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 23rd, 2017-14:02
Cheers D

Just for the kind record !.. I had absolute no knowledge at that time in advance, mentioned ! ;))

 
 By: hs111 : April 24th, 2017-01:39
.. Semm to have been not attentive or missed some correspondence or posts.. Anyway reason enough to be on the ' qui vive" for a hopeful next time ! Thx also, dear D ! Best, hs

..and back up of back up... ;) [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 24th, 2017-02:36

??? = ;)) [nt]

 
 By: hs111 : April 24th, 2017-04:13

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 24th, 2017-05:42

??? = !! ;)) [nt]

 
 By: hs111 : April 24th, 2017-06:17

Sounds like a great event!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 23rd, 2017-03:08
I've never been to Croatia. When's the next event?

We shall let you know :)

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-04:44
The next one promises to be intercontinental

My mouth started watering in anticipation...

 
 By: TheMadDruid : April 23rd, 2017-04:54
as soon as I got past that first food shot! (Smiley face) But its a great report, KM, and thanks for doing the honors for the gang. Can't wait to see if there will be a summer-seventeen event?!

Summer is a great season ;)

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-05:34
Thanks for the kind words, Padj!

Just one question.

 
 By: Esharp : April 23rd, 2017-06:06
Very important: What's with all the curls of butter with the tartare?? Best E.

Also, to get KMII over the waiting time for the second helping of bread...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 24th, 2017-01:47
since I ate all of his... Cheers, Magnus

It came just in time - all good :)

 
 By: KMII : April 24th, 2017-02:18
Process optimization as it should be!

;) [nt]

 
 By: KMII : April 24th, 2017-02:19

Hahaha!

 
 By: Esharp : April 24th, 2017-03:56

Well said, my friend.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : April 23rd, 2017-07:18
And thank you for 'braving' the terrible weather in late April.

I was driving...

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-07:50
So could not take pictures but it was snowing in Austria for several days this week (two in Vienna) and Magnus will attest that there was snow next to the road between Vienna and Graz In any case, got him safely home Thank you guys for everything again - ... 

Great report of a memorable GTG !! I wish I could assist!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : April 23rd, 2017-12:48
... may be next year I'll be able to travel!! Great hosts Damjan and Zabreg!! Cheers! Abel

Thanks Abel!

 
 By: KMII : April 23rd, 2017-21:38
It would have been great getting to know you in person, too Will definitely find a way sooner or later!

:) [nt]

 
 By: KMII : April 24th, 2017-21:50