First Vienna MPG GTG Community Meetup

KMII · 2016-11-05T00:53:07Z

Recap of the first Vienna MPG GTG: PuristS gather for watch discussions, an Omega museum visit, and Zenith presentation. Experience the camaraderie of luxury watch collectors.

KMII

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KMII vividly recounts the inaugural Vienna MPG GTG (Get-Together), an event that brought together PuristS members for a memorable horological experience. From window shopping to an exclusive Omega museum visit and a Zenith presentation, this post captures the camaraderie and shared passion that define the WatchProSite community.

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As you have gathered from Arie's and Damjan's posts a handful of us gathered in Vienna in the recent past.

Complete accident - I was running somewhat late and asked a group of friendly looking gentlemen about the time. Not only did they check their wrists in a synchronised manner, they started opening inconspicuous looking bags and pulling more pieces out to double check

Where did it all end up? Look for yourself

And I'm sure this was not even the final state of the table - the others will share better shots soon

The event was a real blast, starting with some window shopping, which resulted in very worried looks from watch store security personnel in several places

Just imagine a group of very interested gentlemen checking and discussing every piece in the shop window - you'd get worried too

Next came the first highlight of the evening - a visit to the Omega museum

Not only was the welcome impeccable but there was so much to see, too. Again the others will have better pictures but to give you an impression...

Or...

And one especially for Art

The goose weeks had started, so I guess no one left hungry...

And a certain moderator ensured thirst was never a problem

All I can say about the event is that it was a real blast and that putting faces and names, and a joint experience to their online presence is always fabulous!

A great, heartfelt thanks goes to Ornatus Mundi for organising everything so spectacularly - this was another level! To Omega for their warm welcome and the time they took in hosting us and answering every single question (and there were many), to Zenith in showing us some great pieces and for their hospitality...

And last but not least to all attending Purists! Hours of unadulterated fun and I hope we get to repeat it again, soon

And as a sign of who we are and what we do, we left with more watches than we arrived with

And Zabreg, the next drinks are on me!

Key Points from the Discussion

The event fostered genuine connections, allowing members to put faces to names and share a joint experience beyond online interactions.
The diverse array of watches brought by attendees, including rare pieces like a Lange on a NATO strap, sparked admiration and discussion, showcasing individual collecting styles.
The event included exclusive visits to brand locations, such as the Omega museum and a Zenith presentation, highlighting the unique access and experiences available to the community.
The gathering was meticulously organized by Ornatus Mundi, receiving high praise for its spectacular execution and hospitality from participating brands.
Attendees expressed strong desires for future meetups, emphasizing the positive impact of in-person interactions on community bonding.
One attendee provided a detailed list of some of the notable watches present, including multiple Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbos, A. Lange & Söhne Datographs, and various Patek Philippe models, demonstrating the high caliber of collections shared.

The Discussion

amanico

Nov 5, 2016

From the watches I am seeing, I can tell you who was there. ;) Happy to see you had a

Blast. Which I didn't doubt. Enjoy, guys. I miss all of you. nicolas

KMII

Nov 5, 2016

This time so can I :)

We missed you, too, Nico!

amanico

Nov 5, 2016

LOL. Thank you for the kind words, amigo. We'll arrange another opportunity. [nt]

KMII

Nov 5, 2016

That we most certainly will! :)

But topping the organisation of Ornatus Mundi will be really, really hard

zabreg1 Mr White

Nov 5, 2016

There is a photo just for you on Damjan's post. [nt]

piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)

Nov 5, 2016

Let's have a list

3 RO jumbo 2 GP laureato (really?) 2 lange datograph several PP, world timer for sure, then 5070, nautilus, 5040 2 lang & heyne GP 1945 2 Ludwig Oechslin many many others, JLC, zenith, seiko... but please correct me if i'm wrong