SJX Departs PuristSPro Moderator Role — WatchProSite Forum Digest

SJX · 2013-04-14T02:07:17Z

SJX announces his departure as a PuristSPro moderator. Read community reactions and reflections on his significant contributions to horological discussions.

SJX

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SJX announces his departure as a moderator from PuristSPro, reflecting on his seven years of contributions and the site's growth. His post serves as a poignant farewell, acknowledging the community's importance and expressing gratitude to fellow moderators and forum members. This moment marks a significant transition for a respected voice within the luxury watch community.

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This morning I received an unexpected notice from PuristSPro management that I am not longer a moderator, effective immediately.

From 2006 to now, from ThePuristS to PuristSPro, it was all great fun. It was one of the factors in helping hone my horological compass, so to speak.

This site and community has grown tremendously and positively, but now has come to a stage where I am apparently unable to contribute. Times change and people must be moved on.

To my fellow gentlemen moderators I have had the pleasure of meeting in person, even if only once:

Andrew H
Alec
Don C
Foversta
Hororgasm
KIH
Magnus
Marcus
Patrick Y
Small-luxury-world

It really was a pleasure.

To the others, I wish you all well.

But it is the forum members who make this what it is - without you this would all be absolutely impossible.

I now join the rest of you, and will try to participate here as best I can.

- SJX

PS: Please keep an eye on the Cartier forum.

This message has been edited by SJX on 2013-04-14 02:16:52 This message has been edited by MTF on 2013-04-14 23:10:15

Key Points from the Discussion

The management team clarifies that SJX's public announcement preempted a planned private, amicable farewell, necessitating a public statement to protect the integrity of the platform.
SJX is recognized as a rare and valuable journalist in the horology field, possessing diligence, budget, and manner, with expectations that he will continue to be an influential voice.
Many members express sadness and surprise at the news, highlighting SJX's passionate contributions, particularly in the Cartier forum, and the valuable knowledge gained from his posts.
Fellow moderator Hororgasm expresses sadness at SJX's departure as a mod but gladness for his pursuit of other priorities, urging him to remain part of the Purists "family" and continue sharing horological wisdom.
SJX's posts and insights are lauded for significantly aiding in the understanding of horology, especially Seiko, with a long-standing virtual acquaintance dating back to pen collecting days.
The community acknowledges SJX's positive impact, particularly his articles and knowledge on Cartier, which provided a better understanding of the brand, and hopes for his continued activity.

The Discussion

pplater

Apr 14, 2013

'Keep watching', SJX...

With appreciation, Cheers, pplater.

SJX

Apr 14, 2013

I'm glad to have made your acquaintance Sir

Or else I would never have known the lost art of peanut polishing. ;-) - SJX

Gary G

Apr 14, 2013

Peanut polishing, indeed!

A wonderful moment that unites the three of us... Best, Gary

ImranLondon

Apr 14, 2013

Thank you for being a great mod and wish you well [nt]

SJX

Apr 14, 2013

Thank you Imran. [nt]

SALMANPK

Apr 14, 2013

Thank You my Friend...

Your posts and insights were and are a tremendous help in better understanding horology, especially in better understanding Seiko for which I am ever grateful. I've known you from our virtual world for over 12 years, if you remember from our pen collecting days before the watch addition set in :-) I wish you the best in all and hope that you keep sharing your insights and watch collection with us. Be Well and See you Soon, S

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