Brussels De Greef Salon: Wristshot Collection

foversta · 2012-06-03T13:00:44Z

Foversta's wristshot collection from the De Greef Salon in Brussels features 2012 novelties from Lange, JLC, Zenith, Panerai, and more.

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Foversta shares a captivating photo essay from the De Greef Salon in Brussels, offering a comprehensive collection of wristshots from major brands like A. Lange & Söhne, IWC, Zenith, JLC, Cartier, Panerai, and Van Cleef & Arpels. This post provides readers with a unique opportunity to see a wide array of 2012 novelties and previous year's models on the wrist, capturing the atmosphere of a premier watch event.

I was in Brussels this end of the week to celebrate the 40th birthday of a friend. I couldn't miss this opportunity to visit the Salon organized by De Greef, the famous AD located close the Grande Place. The Salon took place during four days at the Nonciature, a superb building which was renovated to host events.

The Salon allowed me to browse again the main part of the 2012 novelties of some big brands like Lange, IWC, Zenith, VC&A, JLC, Cartier, Panerai without forgetting Ressence which creator, Benoît Mintiens is from Belgium.

I propose you my traditional collection of wristshots. Of course, I will come back specifically to some brands.

The Nonciature:

Lange:

From the 2012 collection:

Some watches of the previous years:

JLC:

JLC came awith an impressive selection of watches including the SpheroTourbillon.

Cartier:

Panerai:

Van Cleef&Arpels:

Of course for the WS, I needed the help of a lovely lady...

Zenith:

The good surprise was to be able to see the Christophe Colomb and the Type 20:

IWC:

What a pleasure to handle the Grande Complication!

So, stay tuned during the next weeks for the reports!

I would like to thank a lot the staff of the brands and of De Greef for the warm welcome!

Fx

Key Points from the Discussion

A contributor praises the author's extensive collection of wristshots, noting how seeing watches on the wrist provides a more authentic 'feeling' compared to official materials or table shots.
A reader commends the excellent lighting in the photos, which allows for clear appreciation of each timepiece, and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to see many rare pieces.
A contributor humorously laments the difficulty of getting watch store staff to allow wristshots and his own struggle to take decent ones, expressing appreciation for the author's presentations.
A member praises the thread as brilliant, highlighting the amazing collection of watches in one place, including pieces he had never seen before.
The author humorously responds to the idea of compiling all his wristshots into one mega-post, suggesting it would crash the server.

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Ares501 - Mr Green

Jun 3, 2012

You have grandest WS collection ever Just hope that one day you'll make all of them into one Mega post Best Damjan P.S. and of course thanks for shearing it's much much easier to get "feeling" of piece if is on wrist on just on table or even worst in official material

Mark in Paris

Jun 3, 2012

It seems the light was good for we can really appreciate each timepices you shot (I downloaded the lovely 1815 Chrono for myself :p). You seem to have been able to see many pieces we don't see very often, thanks for the share Best, Mark PS : maybe will we meet on Tuesday.

foversta

Jun 3, 2012

But if I start this thread, I think I will destroy the server. Fx

foversta

Jun 3, 2012

And I noted your PS. Fx

AndrewD

Jun 3, 2012

... in Europe seem to be greatly exagerated. An amazing collection of watches in one place. Some pieces I have never seen before. And I keep my eyes open! Brilliant thread, Fx. A

ocwatching

Jun 4, 2012

love the wrist candy...Thanks for the great wristshots...

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