Horological Meandering

Celebrating my 1000. post on a plate...

Hi all,

Not that 1000 posts is such an achievement compared to many venerable Purists but I thought this is the opportunity to share my inspiration on this road mark and to thank all the members of the Purists who contribute to making this a unique and such a rich community. It's now been 1 1/2 years that I discovered the forum and became a member. I learned so much thanks to the incredible level of knowledge from the different passionate members and dedicated moderators. I had the chance to meet a few and will hopefully soon meet more and made more remote "virtual" friends thanks to the power of the web and the wideness of this worldwide community. The ones who will read this post probably know that I am a photography enthusiast and I especially enjoy compositions and outdoor natural light pics as far as watch pictures go.

So here is my special 1000 post composition:

Thanks for watching

Matt

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Congratualtions, my friend. not that easy to write 1000 good posts.

By: amanico : September 2nd, 2011-13:45

And to share with the same consistence. I would be interested, actually, to see more pics of the first watch on the right, hmmmm.... something tells me that it is a nice recent catch. Best, Nicolas.

Thanks Nico!

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:06

Nothing new on this though, just an old seafoof plater: UG, 7928, SM300, Kontiki! Matt

For a moment I thought it was something else... ;) [nt]

By: amanico : September 2nd, 2011-23:14

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not this time!...

By: MattS : September 3rd, 2011-01:04

but good old things remain good!...Matt

A kind of provocated teaser? :=)

By: amanico : September 3rd, 2011-01:26

congrats on 1k+! [nt]

By: DRMW : September 2nd, 2011-13:59

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Thanks! Matt [nt]

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:07

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Congratulations! They come faster and more furious after this...

By: cazalea : September 2nd, 2011-14:28

next thing you know you'll be up to 10,000 on a platter. (and the lettering on your keyboard will all be worn off from frantic tapping, your camera knobs will be worn smooth from shooting watches, etc.) Keep it up! Cazalea

thanks for your kind words. Matt [nt]

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:08

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Who can forget the exploitation of insects for the glory of vintage horology

By: Hororgasm : September 2nd, 2011-15:31

the memorable vintages in the wild, to those crazy "Spider" strap shots and alcoholic horological demonstration, huge congrats mate - Best, Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2011-09-02 15:35:10 This message has been edited by Hororgasm on ...

thanks Horo!

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:09

you hav a great memory! I am honored! Matt

Clever composition Matt...

By: pplater : September 2nd, 2011-18:28

...but we have come to expect nothing less! Congratulations - that's a turbo-charged contribution which has made a real difference here. Looking forward to many more. Cheers, pplater.

thanks!

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:12

I'll try, ideas keep coming up, newwatches as well sometimes, seasons change every 3 months, and I am lucky to travel extensively so I would e^pect more to come! Matt

I always enjoy your contributions ...

By: AndrewD : September 2nd, 2011-19:56

... whether they be photographic or written. Pleased you have found a home in this divers community of PuristS, and I look forward to sharing much more in the coming years. Congratulations on the 1000! Regards Andrew

Thanks Andrew!

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:13

lets keep the momentum! Matt

beautiful:) can you identify the watches for us? [nt]

By: playtime : September 2nd, 2011-20:20

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Sure! An old seafood platter:

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:16

Universal Genève Polerouter Sub Tudor Submariner 7928 Omega SM 300 Eterna Kontiki actually I just realized it is the same selection than a previous masthead picture! must be amongst my favorites! Matt This message has been edited by MattS on 2011-09-02 23...

many thanks!

By: playtime : September 4th, 2011-06:20

just a wonderful collection of vintage pieces J

Nice one, Matt.

By: Davo : September 2nd, 2011-20:50

And congrats on your 1k! Keep'em coming now.

Thanks! I'll try to keep the momentum. Matt [nt]

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:17

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Sweet! Congrats, Matt!

By: dxboon : September 2nd, 2011-21:35

Thanks for being a valued part of our community. I love dive watches, so your collection is a particularly delectable one as far as I'm concerned. I can't wait to learn more about the watch on the far right. Something new? Already loving it! Here's to you...

Lovely plate.

By: grigo : September 2nd, 2011-21:58

Congratulations on your 1000th post. Best regards, George

thanks George! Matt [nt]

By: MattS : September 2nd, 2011-23:19

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Great platter!

By: sidneyc : September 3rd, 2011-00:58

And when's it a more appropriate time to share this platter than on a 1000th post! Love your seafood platter too! Congrats on the milestone and looking forward to seeing a lot more from you!

thanks very much!

By: MattS : September 3rd, 2011-01:06

we'll try to keep it going...Matt

Congrats on your 1000th

By: ED209 : September 3rd, 2011-01:10

Congrats on your 1000th post, looking forward to more. And nice collection of watches especially the Omega. Regards, ED-209

thanks Ed! Matt [nt]

By: MattS : September 3rd, 2011-01:32

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Very nice pic !

By: foversta : September 3rd, 2011-01:36

Try to do the same with your post 3248 ! Lol ! Congrats for your milestone! Fx

thanks FX!

By: MattS : September 3rd, 2011-01:51

or the 6538...we'll have to wait a bit though! LOL! Matt

Congrats on 1K... and a great picture!

By: Zhege : September 3rd, 2011-06:18

Looking forward to how you are going to make the "2" after the next thousand

Congrats Matt

By: Tony A.H : September 3rd, 2011-08:57

it is a Big Deal :0)) i felt Good when i reached the 1000 Posts too. Great Picture and Collection . and thanks for Participating and Hope for Many Thousand to come. Cheers Tony

Thanks Tony!

By: MattS : September 3rd, 2011-09:10

Same wishes to you! Matt

Happy 1K, Matt! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : September 3rd, 2011-12:44

Thank you for your first 1000, I have really enjoyed your travel thru vintage divers! Congrats, looking forward to the next 1K! Best Blomman PS. Great 1000 “cake” – can I have a bite?!

thanks Blomman!

By: MattS : September 3rd, 2011-14:17

You're riding faster than I am! I hope we'll get to meet one of these days! Matt

Great post!

By: Gary G : September 4th, 2011-13:52

Wish I had thought of that for my 1000th, but you did! Very creative. Congrats on 1000 - looking forward to many more! Best, Gary G

1000 . . .

By: Dr No : September 4th, 2011-23:43

. . . is another of my favorite numbers . Thanks for sharing your time and photography with us, Matt. I'm especially fond of those images that capture six-legged creatures alongside those tasteful vintage watches. Most cordially, Art This message has been...