Perpetually Purists 2012 LA Watch Collector Meetup

Dr No · 2012-03-02T17:55:51Z

Recap of the 2012 Perpetually Purists LA watch collector meetup, featuring perpetual calendars from IWC, Parmigiani, UN, Lange, and more. See rare clocks and community camaraderie.

Dr No's detailed account of the 2012 Perpetually Purists LA gathering offers a vibrant snapshot of community and horological passion. This report not only showcases an impressive array of perpetual calendars and other significant timepieces but also highlights the camaraderie among collectors, making vintage forum content relevant for new readers interested in watch community events.

. . . for your correspondent began in the middle of the afternoon, when fellow Ventura County resident mrsnak swung by to pick me up for the drive down to Santa Monica. Snak had a prior meeting with a record industry friend who resides a few blocks from the restaurant we were meeting at in Santa Monica, so we stopped there first. It turned out that Snak's pal has two interesting clocks that were in need of attention, a Le Coultre . . .

. . . and a rare Parkinson & Frodsham marine chronometer . . .

. . . which Snak dutifully accepted so that he could have a clockmaker inspect them.

Nice to have friends you can trust, and vice versa . . .
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2012-03-02 17:56:13 This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2012-03-05 16:39:02

Key Points from the Discussion

The event featured a diverse collection of watches, including a Longines, Breitling, G-Shock perpetual, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, Breguet XXI, IWC perpetual, Parmigiani perpetual, Ulysse Nardin perpetual, Gevril perpetual, and Glashütte Original Caliber 100 Senator perpetual.
Beyond wristwatches, the gathering also involved a Le Coultre clock and a rare Parkinson & Frodsham marine chronometer, indicating a broader appreciation for horological instruments.
One attendee, Daos, expressed a preference for very few perpetual calendars, specifically mentioning the De Bethune DB26 and the 42mm Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual for their design and functionality.
The event included a playful moment where a Swiss watch was 'dunked in Italian water,' showcasing the lighthearted spirit of the collectors.

The Discussion

Dr No

Mar 2, 2012

Daos and Anthony arrived early . . .

. . . and ordered cocktails and appetizers. Daos was wearing her LLD . . . . . . while Anthony was sporting his Bulgari.

dxboon

Mar 2, 2012

I love this watch. Honestly, the love affair...

...with the LLD is burning brighter than ever. There's something about that lacquer dial and the color used for the indices that just hits my sweet spot! Daos

amanico

Mar 2, 2012

A killing watch, for sure. Totally agree with you.

ingmar

Mar 3, 2012

Amusing...

...that at a "perpetual (calendar)" event you'd sport a time only. I have always liked the look of the LLD too, and always get a little tug when I see one on sales forums. Having only seen it once in person I wondered if I'd get bored with it for some reason.

amanico

Mar 3, 2012

It is her rebel side... That is why I love her so much. :)

dxboon

Mar 3, 2012

Kisses, Vlad!

It was a very fun evening. I wish you could've joined in! The weather here is gorgeous, and we could go vintage hunting with Art, Snak and others! If only the Star Trek transporter beam would get invented already Daos!

Perpetually Purists 2012 LA Watch Collector Meetup

Key Points from the Discussion

Continue the conversation