London GTG: People, Places, and Watches — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Ares501 - Mr Green · 2016-11-28T02:01:41Z

Recap of the London GTG by Ares501 - Mr Green. Experience the camaraderie, JLC boutique visit, and watch discussions.

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Ares501 - Mr Green chronicles a lively London GTG (Get-Together), capturing the essence of community and shared passion among watch collectors. His photo essay takes readers from Paddington Station through London's bustling streets to a Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique, followed by an evening of fine food and camaraderie. The post vividly illustrates the unique blend of horological appreciation and social interaction that defines PuristSPro gatherings.

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From Paddington

Through London rush hour

to our first destination

Welcomed by well known JLC hospitality

and beautiful interior

Purists started to do what they do best

Appreciate the watches

Taking pictures of them

Discussing them

and generally having good time

Then someone ...names not to be mentioned..... took out half a dozen extremely rare and important vintage JLC watches.....so we were asked to leave

Then we decided that's time for second round of refreshments this time ale after great champagne in JLC boutique

Finally we are to place packed wall to wall

with wine

and amazing Italian food

continuing to enjoy the watches...discuss them...

make new friendships

and deepen the old ones

The Purist way....all heads together

Then someone...names not to be mentioned...took out Geiger counter and then we were again asked to leave

Big big thanks goes to Mo for organizing amazing place for the evening and to the crew of the place for outstanding hospitality

Huge HO!!! HO!!! HO!!! to my new best friend ...Bad Santa

and kudos to all great lads and gals I met that day

Until next time cheers

Yours
D
P.S. Since nothing in this Universe is perfect I will just say that there was no grappa available ;(

Key Points from the Discussion

The London GTG successfully fostered a spirit of camaraderie and fun among attendees, making those not present regret missing the event.
The event was an unforgettable experience, with many expressing regret for not being able to join and meet fellow enthusiasts in person.
Such gatherings highlight the beauty of the WatchProSite community, bringing together good friends for a great time.
The JLC boutique visit was a memorable highlight, described as an 'invasion' that might be hard to repeat but will likely be attempted with other brands.
The playful 'being asked to leave' anecdotes from both the JLC boutique and the dinner venue add a humorous touch to the event's narrative.
The combination of the right people, venues, and stunning watches contributed to the overall success and enjoyment of the GTG.

The Discussion

KMII

Nov 28, 2016

Wonderful!

Was that the Karl Marx \'local\' Red Lion you went to? Looks like a wonderful time and quite sad I could not make it this time - more GTGs surely to come And Damjan, you have a real knack to be the official GTG chronicler

Ares501 - Mr Green

Nov 28, 2016

Thank you my friend for your kind words

Not hard to be a chronicler with such amazing material Yours D

amanico

Nov 28, 2016

Mo, Oliver, Martin, Melvyn, Art, imran, Jocke, Joe... Wow, the Creme de la Creme.

And many many other friends... Good to see this kind of gathering. Even if you made me regret even more to not have been able to make it. But heartwarming to see all these good friends, here, in the same place and moment having such a great time. That is the Beauty of our website. Best, Damjan, and thanks for this superb post. Nicolas

Ares501 - Mr Green

Nov 28, 2016

Next time I'll just send Darko to pick you up ;)

Sadly missed amigo...you were sadly missed Best D

amanico

Nov 28, 2016

Thanks, Damjan. I missed all of you as well. [nt]

blomman Mr Blue

Nov 28, 2016

You were missed, my friend! [nt]

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