PuristSPro Community Trip: Switzerland to Sicily

heartbreaker · 2014-10-12T14:58:50Z

Experience a PuristSPro community trip: Hublot, Fehr, Zenith factory visits, and Sicilian seaside adventures with fellow watch collectors.

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Heartbreaker shares a heartfelt reflection on a PuristSPro community event, detailing a memorable trip from Switzerland to the Sicilian seaside. This post captures the essence of community, friendship, and shared passion for horology, highlighting factory visits to Hublot, Fehr, and Zenith, and the invaluable experience of connecting with fellow collectors and industry leaders like Jean-Claude Biver.

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Long time ago, I've joined an international community of watch lover called PuristSPro, and... No, that's a too long story, I'd better start differently...

3 months ago, in PuristSPro was posted an invitation for a factory visit in Zenith, I've sent my application, and... No, another too long story, let's try a different starting...

Some days ago, I leaved my loved city for an all-new kind of holiday: for the first time I would have the opportunity to meet in the real life some of the Purists, to meet some of the industry leaders and to visit watch factories.

Well, so many stories I'd like to write about, so many pictures I'd like to share with you, but this first post is meant to express my most sincerely thankfulness to MTF (the great coordinator), Mr. Jean-Claude Biver (the extraordinary head of watchmaking at LVMH), Hublot, Fehr and Zenith (the factories that kindly hosted us), and...

...YOU, my amazing 14 fellow Purists with whom I've laughed, eaten and talked about watches&other beautiful things in life. You know, I was sure that every Purists meeting is a very friendly experience and I wasn't disappointed as I've had a very good time with all of you. That's the reason why I wanted to post, at first, some pictures about people plus a picture showing one of the received gift on a Sicilian sandy beach: yes, I've had a wonderful October swim

Reports will follow about the factories, the watches, etc.

Arrivederci,

Elio

Key Points from the Discussion

The event fostered a strong sense of community, with participants enjoying shared experiences, laughter, and discussions about watches and life.
Highlights of the factory visits included meeting the inventor of Hublot's Magic Gold, witnessing a rose engine machine in action at Fehr, and encountering the creator of Zenith's Christophe Colomb movement.
The experience underscored the value of in-person interactions with industry leaders and fellow enthusiasts, making the watch world feel smaller and more connected.
The post also features a blend of horological and lifestyle elements, including photos of the Sicilian seaside and culinary experiences, illustrating the broader interests of the community.

The Discussion

Mitch K

Oct 12, 2014

Wonderful pictures and wonderful memories Elio.

I too would like to thank all those at Hublot and Zenith that put together such a wonderfully memorable time for us. Thank you Mr. Chin for the excellent tour of Hublot. The most fascinating moment for me was meeting the person who actually discovered the formula for Magic Gold - so young yet so brilliant and innovative. At Fehr, the highlight was seeing a rose machine in action. I have seen rose machines in the past but to see them in operation was memorable - creating a dial as it has been don

heartbreaker

Oct 15, 2014

Mitch, you’re the #1

Your reply is THE must-see report of the Tour! What could we add? J It was a great pleasure to meet you and your very kind wife. Arrivederci, Elio

amanico

Oct 12, 2014

Some familiar faces, here. Yes, PuristS events are something to not be missed.

Happy to see that you enjoyed this one, Elio. All the best, Nicolas

heartbreaker

Oct 15, 2014

Thank you Nicolas!

In some way, I was expecting a friendly atmosphere in this PuristS event. But everything was beyond my expectations, that’s why I feel lucky! Salut, Elio

amanico

Oct 15, 2014

That is OUR way.... I was never disappointed by a PuristS GTG. Never! [nt]

Limule

Oct 13, 2014

Manufactures Pictures

Hi Elio, Thank you for your pictures, beautiful ! Especially the last one :p Edouard

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