Once upon a time in 2003...
On 28 June 2010, I met Dr Thomas Mao once again after about 7 years - I was very fortunate to have that chance meeting as the first and last time we had encountered each other was in 2003 at the Vacheron Constantin dinner organised by The Purists. It was ...
Congrats and welcome back :)
Wow, great story behind your encounter with PuristS and thanks for sharing your long awaited AP T3. Congrats and enjoy your new AP. And hope to see more of your posts and pics. Regards, ED-209
You may claim to not be a photographer......
But I have never seen the T3 look so good it is truly stunning.
re: once upon a time....
Wonderful story! Great way to start back up on the forums with such a cool post. It's always good to hear about the one watch and then final acquiring it. Look forward to more pics! -MW
a BIG congrat!
quite a story--I am happy to hear it ended happily wear in the best of health! J
Congrats on the awesome T3!
That is a very special piece. And I love the pics. Wear it with pride.
Wonderful story.Thanks for sharing it with us
A wonderful story of a dream and realising it.Also about friendship which is to me more than the watch .Congratulations , the T3 is to me is a statement piece and especially contemporary and avant-garde when it debuted.Hope to see your posts more often he...
Very cool, thanks for sharing!
May I ask if the pictures were taken with a Leica M? Somehow they feel like they have a Leica signature to me...=) C
My gratitude
Thank you all for your very kind words of welcome and appreciation for my humble photographic efforts. The fact that I have finally made this post about the T3 is in itself a personal milestone for me and I am glad I am here amongst all my fellow Purists....
Congrats!!
Great story and I am happy that you have found your 1st love... BTW, should you be thinking of letting go of your Shaq, do let me know
Shaq went to Bukit Bintang and got a T3 - that will be his Legacy
The Shaq is currently being serviced and overhauled so unfortunately I have another reason to hang on to it - my first AP ever has similar sentimental value! I guess I will find any reason not to let any of these go....I just hope I won't have to write ag...
...and Spot is hanging on to them...
a little playful photography with the Shaq and Bukit Bintang - Spot is my Guardian of the APs - he's grown pretty fond of them......
Glad to see you step out of the sidelines, Rakis.
Always good to see old timers participate more! Great pics, great camera...check out our photo forum too! click here So happy to see you here. TM
Thanks TM
Great to hear from you Thomas - yes, I will endeavor to contribute more in words, photos or combination thereof...
Great story and good mode shots!
RB2 hold the exact same position in me but i have yet to acquire one.
Some things are worth waiting for.
Like buying a special AP. Congrats and welcome. Keep posting. JerryW