Community
This article celebrates a significant milestone for mdg, one of WatchProSite's longest-serving community members, as he surpasses 3000 forum posts. Authored by Dr No, the piece highlights mdg's consistent contributions, known for their kindness, sensibility, and directness, which have enriched the community since the site's early days as The Purists. It offers a unique glimpse into the camaraderie and shared passion that define the WatchProSite experience.
It’s great to have you with us in this community and giving us your thoughts and experiences over the many years. I look forward to seeing many more posts in the future. Best regards The Captain
...I guess slow and steady really does work. I have been around forever in various forums over the years...long enough to know the meaning of IANWO : ) Back in the day I would attend the various lunch get-togethers (those were so much fun) and marvel at the amazing pieces being passed from table to table like after-dinner mints. My background is art direction, graphic design, typography, etc., and app design (UX/UI). That is why I tend to comment on the design aspects of watches. I don't have a
. . . about fifteen years ago. A restaurant in the middle of town, almost directly opposite a vintage watch store. Thomas was there; one of the hosts is named Steve. Attended a few others up north as well, one at a winery and the other at a conference room at Sun Microsystems. Unfortunately I don't have any 'evidence' of those gatherings, although I suspect there may be on pages of The Purists way back when. We hold gatherings in So Cal every so often . . . do you ever venture south? Art
...the Carmel lunch was sponsored by Harry Winston. One of the attendees had a RW Smith rectangular watch that I've lusted over ever since. I also remember a lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto (Blancpain hosted) where I gave the speaker (JCB?) grief for 'flipping' the Roman numerals. I was sitting next to Rob (Cookie) who was wearing a unique piece that was worth more than my house at the time : ) Both of my boys went to LMU so we used to get down there more. But with the travel opening
The longest serving members?
I recognize the graphic background. I am schooled graphic technician. More i like graphic design. Create things is so fine, i luv it. To speak Cali, i design with Apple and i like to work old school with pencils and paper. Design and watches, fits well. 3000 is huge, congrats.
This thread is active on the Horological Meandering forum with 20 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.
Join the Discussion →
