PuristSPro Community: The Heart of Watch Collecting

ThomasM · 2016-08-14T10:29:17Z

Explore the unique community spirit of PuristSPro and Watchprosite. Discover how global watch enthusiasts connect through GTGs, sharing watches, food, and friendship.

ThomasM celebrates the enduring sense of community within PuristSPro and Watchprosite, highlighting how members connect globally over their shared passion for watches. His post, featuring a Los Angeles gathering with a visiting Hong Kong Purist, underscores the unique camaraderie and tradition of GTGs (Get-Togethers) that predate modern social media. This article captures the essence of what makes these platforms special for watch enthusiasts worldwide.

Is the sense of community - that a Purist can travel to almost anywhere in the world (and maybe beyond lol) and have some local PuristS share some watch love, local knowledge, and great food and drink.

We've been doing this since before the Millennium and even with the proliferation of "social media" (lol we've been doing social media since before it was CALLED social media) and a bunch of newbie groups with no sense of history thinking they invented GTG's (lol they might think they invented wearing padding on bare feet and maybe strapping on time telling devices on the wrist made of metal gears and springs too lol)

I still think PuristS do GTG's in a special way and style yet to be found anywhere else...

A fellow Purist from Hong Kong is visiting Los Angeles, the motherland of Original PuristS, and local SoCal PuristS roll out the red carpet and bring some big guns on the wrist to share, along with great wine and food, in true PuristS' fashion.
5 hours + and not a dull moment...
Some teaser pics; more to come (GL, CK, MK please feel free to chip in!)

Cheers,

TM

Oh, my...a classic with a classic icon...

Yep...PuristS will be PuristS... Who says men's watches don't look good on a lady's wrist?

I wonder which inspired which? The bar of A5 Japanese wagyu or the Reverso?

This message has been edited by ThomasM on 2016-08-14 11:15:16

Key Points from the Discussion

The true value of PuristS GTGs lies in the quality of conversation and shared passion, often making time fly unnoticed despite the impressive watches on display.
PuristS GTGs foster a unique environment for deepening mutual appreciation for the hobby, often enhanced by good food and beverages.
The community aspect extends beyond local meetings, with members recognizing each other's watches and planning future international gatherings.
The strong correlation between interesting watches and interesting people is a hallmark of the PuristS community, leading to engaging discussions beyond just the timepieces.
The post sparked interest in organizing more GTGs, with members offering to host and suggesting locations for future meetups.

The Discussion

Arie - Mr Orange

Aug 14, 2016

Can't wait for my first PuristS GTG

They always seem very enjoyable. I guess that interesting watches means interesting people!

ThomasM

Aug 14, 2016

Indeed, Arie, hope you have a chance to enjoy your 1st

Soon.

Mohannad (aka Riddler)

Aug 14, 2016

Dr T I'm in LA and was talking with art about a gtg if your time allows [nt]

ThomasM

Aug 15, 2016

RIddler, hope Thu can work, Wed I'm still out of town. [nt]

Mohannad (aka Riddler)

Aug 17, 2016

Thursday is good for me I talked to art and it's a date [nt]

Horology411

Aug 14, 2016

I will second that!

Thankfully, the interesting watches and people correlation has been strong with the PuristS. Actually there was a conversation that evening about interesting watches on people...who should not have them. -We are still drafting the rules and regulations for confiscation of such pieces.

PuristSPro Community: The Heart of Watch Collecting

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