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Ares501 - Mr Green reflects on 2016, a year he describes as his best horological year ever, emphasizing the crucial role of community, watches, and GTGs (Get-Togethers). His post highlights the personal connections that enrich the watch collecting experience, making it more than just about the timepieces themselves. This retrospective offers a valuable look into the vibrant social fabric of the WatchProSite community.
Dear friends
Years is almost over
time to look back... with a little push from Nicolas 
What I can tell you straight away this was best horological year for me EVER.
If next will be only half of this one I'll be more than happy
Three very important ingredients were present
1. GTGs
2. Watches
and most of all
3. People
Let’ start
1. GTGs
a) First GTG of the year showed that it will be exquisite GTG year
The Bastardos Gang Göteborg GTG
The power of Bastardos in
one shot 
b) First MPG GTG – Zagreb
Two new friends and instantly an amazing friendly atmosphere
c) Crazy Croatian GTG
Well the title of that one
says it all
It was a summer…for two of
us
d) Vienna GTG
Hospitality of PuristS at its best and what a blast that one was!
e) London GTG – the Mega GTG
End of year was truly exceptional
I had my share of GTGs but can't recall such heavy pieces in one place and so many people from all over the world to attend truly astonishing event
2. Watches
There is no secret that there is GP Gang of three and that there are three gold bridges
but having luck …….. pure luck and generosity and help from amazing friends
to get
not one
not two
but three GPs (how a propos)
and a pen
is out of this world
3. People
When I say people I mean community…PuristS…camaraderie!
Peril of not mentioning someone is too big so I’ll just say to all old and new friend here…THANK YOU for all your support and kindness but most of all your unselfish friendship and camaraderie
Cherry on a best horological year in my life was becoming a Moderator
I know it may sound crazy …well
it will sound crazy BUT it meant more to me than becoming Professor month before
that
Thanks to WPS this year was beginning of beautiful friendship that lasts for only 8 months now but I feel like we know each other for at least 8 years
Here’s looking at you
Wishing all Merry Christmas and Happy but most of all healthy 2017
I remain sincerely yours
Cheers
Having met you for the first - and second - time this year, I can only say it\'s been great To many more watch s, GTGs, interactions here and live, to grappa never going out of style!
cherry on a cake All the best D P.S. Grappa CAN'T go out of style....grappa is eternal
And we\'ll all fight prohibition tooth and nail, eh?
Hope to join the GTGs in person one day. Merry Christmas, Luis
All the best dear friend to you and all yours in 2017 Cheers D
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