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LA PuristSPro Perpetually Purists 2009 Event

By ED209 · Mar 1, 2009 · 47 replies
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ED209's photo essay captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Los Angeles Perpetually Purists 2009 event, offering a glimpse into the camaraderie and shared passion of the WatchProSite community. This article serves as a historical record of a significant gathering, showcasing a diverse array of luxury timepieces and the personal interactions that define collector meetups. The detailed observations and discussions about specific watches, like the Richard Mille RM 011 and perpetual calendars, provide enduring insights into the technical interests of enthusiasts.

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I just got back home from the Los Angeles, CA Perpetually Purists 2009 event held at Tokyo Table Restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA:



The event was a lot of fun and it was great to meet fellow PuristS from the Los Angeles area.  We even had AV fly in from Atlanta, GA to join us for the festivities.   DRMW arranged a semi-private room along with a delicious pre-fixe menu:



There were some really cool watches.  AnthonyT and carlfa brought along their RM-011's (one in titanium and the other in WG).   Here's a wrist shot:



And table shots of the RM-011's:




DrNo brought his GO Senator Perpetual Calendar:



On carlfa's other wrist was a JLC Master 8 Days Perpetual:



We had two long tables and I didn't have an opportunity to check out the wrists of the second table.  But there were some other nice watches, like this PAM 233:



A Roger Dubuis Easy Diver Chronoexcel:



And a Montblanc chrono in tantalum:



Here's a pic of our menu.  The courses were all served family style:



Dinner started a little late due to heavy traffic on La Cienega Blvd.  So while waiting for everyone to arrive we ordered some Nagoya style peppered chicken wings.  These were excellent:



For the appetizers, we started with a bowl of edamame:



Then the crispy calamari salad:



The mochi cheese gratin:



Spicy tuna summer rolls:



And the sushi pizza:



Our main entrees were the rainbow rolls:



And seared albacore tuna on crispy rice:



Beef tataki with balsamic sushi rice:



Garlic tuna with home made ponzu sauce.  Presentation was cool, our waiter brought out a heated stone grill:



Then placed fresh slices of garlic marinated tuna:



And chopped white onions onto the sizzling stone:



We all watched the tuna being seared.  The ponzu sauce was very good:



Grilled rib-eye steak:



And a extra order of karaage fried chicken:



For dessert, we had the Tokyo Table famous honey toast:



And the baked banana flambe with vanilla ice cream.  It was served tableside as a flambe:





Thanks to DrNo, AnthonyT,  and DRMW for organizing another fantastic PuristSPro event! 

Regards,
ED-209






















About the Richard Mille Flyback Chronograph Felipe Massa Ref. RM011

The Richard Mille RM011 Flyback Chronograph Felipe Massa represents the brand's RM 011 series, distinguished by its flyback chronograph functionality within a 40mm case format. This reference was produced from 2007 to 2020, establishing it as a multi-year production model within Richard Mille's contemporary lineup.

The watch features a 40mm titanium case fitted with a fixed bezel and sapphire crystal. The skeletonized dial construction provides visibility of the internal components. The automatic RMAC1 caliber delivers 55 hours of power reserve, while water resistance extends to 50 meters. The timepiece is completed with a rubber strap.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking Richard Mille's flyback chronograph complications in a titanium construction. The 13-year production span from 2007 to 2020 makes examples readily available across different production periods. The 40mm case size and rubber strap configuration position this model for those prioritizing technical complications within Richard Mille's sports watch category.

Specifications

Caliber
RMAC1
Case
Titanium
Diameter
40 mm
Dial
Skeletonized
Water Resist.
50m
Crystal
Sapphire

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amanico
Mar 1, 2009
Seems you had fun, my friends.

Nice watches, great People and food, even this traditional Ice Cream at the end, eeeeh, Ed? What else? One day, I'll have to come and see you, on your lands, my friends... Best, and thanks for the share! Nicolas

ED
ED209
Mar 1, 2009
thanks amanico...

Hi amanico, ice cream on both desserts, how'd that get on the menu? LOL Would be great to have you visit here, let me know when... Regards, ED-209

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et
Mar 1, 2009
aw, sorry i had to miss that one, but...

i was out to dinner with three very lovely ladies. and i was the only gentleman! woohoo. looked great though. i mean the food. and i'm sure the company was fun too. congrats guys. but somehow i think my evening was, well...... cheers, elliot

MT
MTF
Mar 1, 2009
One woo hoo versus Two Woos?

et, As you say, "Tough Choice", but you passed up an evening with two Woos and a Tsai for a mere woo hoo? MTF

DR
DRMW
Mar 1, 2009
Hello et....

Hello elliot! You had dinner with THREE lovely ladies and I WASN'T invited??????? That's ok as we had three incredibly beautiful and fun ladies at the perpetual GTG too! -MW

ED
ED209
Mar 1, 2009
Can anyone guess what this is????

Can anyone guess what this is???? Here's a hint: During last year's Purpetually PuristS event at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, a few crazy PuristS were testing water resistance of their watches by dunking them into glasses of water... Any guesses on what we were doing this time? Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2009-03-01 10:12:52

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