KMII's 15,000 Posts: A Collector's Journey

KMII · 2017-08-19T00:12:00Z

KMII celebrates 15,000 posts on WatchProSite, reflecting on his collecting journey from Chopard L.U.C Chrono One to Montblanc, and the community's impact.

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KMII reflects on his three-year journey in watch collecting, marking his 15,000th post on WatchProSite. His post highlights the community's role in fostering his passion, from his initial query leading to a Chopard L.U.C Chrono One to his current role as a Montblanc moderator. This milestone post celebrates the friendships and shared enthusiasm that define the WatchProSite experience.

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As all starts, it started humbly. In my case with a question. Which led to a watch, and a fascinating hobby. And lots of great friends

Could not have imagined just over three years ago, when my most exciting watch was a Breitling Aerospace that I would have spent so much time here, gotten to know so many great and exciting people from all over the world, or that one could acquire so many watches so quickly - and I am a true amateur at the last bit

Let me add two pictures. The first of my gateway drug, a product of my first question and Vladding experience - the Chopard LUC Chrono One.

And secondly a picture befitting my current role as Montblanc moderator, with my Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Ultra Slim on top of the 'Montblanc bible'

Thanks for having made this journey so pleasurable and for my second home here

Key Points from the Discussion

The Chopard L.U.C Chrono One, with its panda dial, is recognized as a particularly nice 'gateway drug' watch that can lead collectors into deeper horological pursuits.
The community emphasizes that a 'first love' watch often paves the way for acquiring many more beguiling and expensive pieces down the road.
KMII's journey illustrates how exposure to other collectors' pieces, such as vintage Rolex models at GTGs, can influence and expand one's collecting interests.
The thread celebrates KMII's significant contribution to the forum, acknowledging his role as a valuable member and friend within the community.
A vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 from 1982, featuring a glossy dial and flawless bezel, is presented as an excellent classic starter watch, noting its WG-encircled indices and patinated markers.

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KMII

Aug 19, 2017

On the pace, I'd need to raise it tenfold to keep up with the 'master'

KMII

Aug 19, 2017

Too bad it did not work this summer but who knows...

Alkiro1

Aug 19, 2017

I'm really happy to know you in person and I'm waiting for a good "tartare gathering" one day talking watches 😁 Best wishes Alkiro

KMII

Aug 19, 2017

Likewise, a true pleasure knowing and interacting with you - to many, many years to come 👍🏻

Ares501 - Mr Green

Aug 19, 2017

Congrats and here's to many more...posts...friends and GTGs! D P.S. Sorry I forgot here's to many more watches as well!!

KMII

Aug 19, 2017

And I am looking forward to learning much more about how watches function from you

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