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Watch Community: New Member Introduction

By Gwai · Feb 10, 2021 · 29 replies
Gwai
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Gwai, a criminal defense lawyer from Germany, shares his journey into luxury watch collecting, a passion he discovered in his mid-40s. His introduction highlights the unique, inclusive atmosphere of WatchProSite, where both entry-level and haute horlogerie timepieces are celebrated with equal enthusiasm. Gwai's perspective offers a valuable look at what makes this community a distinguished forum for watch enthusiasts worldwide.

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Having haunted these pages for a long time, there came a point when merely consuming just wouldn't do anymore and I just had to share the odd comment or offer my indispensable opinion here and there. Doing that, I was aware that my conduct was most impolite if not downright rude, writing from the shadows without so much as showing my face, so to speak.

So let me introduce myself at long last. German and a criminal defense lawyer by profession, I am a late inductee to the world of watches, having caught the bug in earnest only in my mid-40s, some five, six years ago. While I have but two "good" watches to my name, this number hardly reflects the degree of my passion, or affliction -  for that I'd rather go by the countless hours I spend looking at watches, reading about watches, fantasizing about watches. (Plus I am positive there will be more in good time.)  

I have been a daily visitor here for many years now. There are two things that stand out for me and truly distinguish the Purists' meeting place. One, I know of no other site where you just can count on each new major watch being shown "in the metal" and discussed right after it has launched, from the mundane to the exotic, throughout the entire price range. That is quite fantastic. The second noteworthy thing for me is that your humble Orient or Seiko is met with just as much enthusiasm as are your PP Grande Complications. So while snobbery is not exactly a stranger to these pages - after all we all enjoy showing off (our watches) to some degree or else we wouldn't be here -, I think the overall vibe is rather classless and thoroughly enjoyable. And there is so much class!

So thank you all for making this place what it is and for having me.

Cheers
Marc
























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FabR
Feb 10, 2021
My sincere Thank-You Marc for the nice words, as well as for making this an even greater place with your passion, opinions, and beautiful watches!😄 To many more of your contributions!🙏🥂

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Gwai
Feb 10, 2021
Thank you very much!

I sincerely think I do not have much to contribute (yet) but that may change over time and I promise I won't hold back.

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westrop
Feb 10, 2021
Welcome Marc, great to have you on board!

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brauner
Feb 10, 2021
Thanks for intro

although we know us already. I like your Omega.

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Obeezy
Feb 10, 2021
Thank you for the introduction! Welcome—officially to WPS! I (and I’m sure many others) appreciate your words!

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Subexplorer
Feb 10, 2021
Welcome aboard Marc and thank you so much for...

... your personal introduction and thoughts about our site. I wish you’ll enjoy so much not only visiting and reading but also participating sharing your watches and your personal points of view. You share two interesting pieces : your modern version of Speedmaster and your Sky Dweller. Two watches I own and love so much. Best cordial regards! Abel

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