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Year End small GTG...
On the last day of the restaurant business for the year, some friends got together to reflect the year 2011 and what to (try to) accomplish in 2012. It really was one of the most difficult and sad years for all of us We just hope the 2012 be better and brighter with lots of hope for those who suffered this year. We believe it should be. And we re-realized how fortunate we were by just being there together and enjoyed the meal and wine and small hobby of ours. Note that the number of watches is much larger than the number of the attendees 
Appetizer:
Another appetizer
Baguette Darth - you don't see this anywhere else...
... paired with Darth Little Lange 1
Soup...
Believed to be one of the first 7130! Beautiful combo with the white strap!
Baguette pair...
Entree...
Ummnnnnn...
Eh? What's on the left?
Ah, Tonneau pair
Dessert...
This, I like very much.
Not bad...
Very nice evening.
Happy new year to you all!
Ken
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Year End small GTG...
On the last day of the restaurant business for the year, some friends got together to reflect the year 2011 and what to (try to) accomplish in 2012. It really was one of the most difficult and sad years for all of us We just hope the 2012 be better and br...
2011 was a tough year, 2012 has to be better, my friend.
And it will, for many of us. That is my sincere and friendly wish for you, yours and Japan. May you meet many new friends, have great moments in happyness, serrenity and passion. All the very best from the west part of the world. Nicolas;
Magnificent timepieces Ken!
They look very sweet...no need for desert All the best in 2012 Sam
Great sentiment....
lets hope all our friends around the world have a better year in 2012. Great little GTG and I love the Vagabondage Yours my friend, Andy.
Now that is a thought I agree with wholeheartedly
it has been terrible to watch what happened in Japan this year even from a safe distance, I cannot imagine how it must have been being there. I am sure 2012 will be much better! Thanks for the great picture, looks like a wonderful event, A happy 2012, bes...
Thank you, Andreas - we had help from all over the world..
... which we will never forget. And we learned again to help each other. Unfortunately, that is one good effect on us. All the best to everyone, purists or not, around the world for 2012. Ken
Looking good!
A nice GTG for the year end... Good to see so many passionate men and women who love their watches!
Thank you, Patrick!
It was sooo nice meeting you in person this year. Interestingly in Tokyo and in New York a few days later Ken
Ken, you had such Magnificent evening to close this year...
... i am sure you will have an even better year to come, LOL anyway, wishing you and your family a healthy and wonderful New Year ahead. stefan
You will be one of the first to reach 2012...
I will wish you to get more food on the plates! Fx
It's been a difficult year around the world in 2011
Hopefully 2012 will bring a lot more happiness, certainty, safety, and prosperity to the many parts of the world that suffered from diasaters both natural and financial... Ken, when you said "small GTG" I knew it's big. Typical of your GTG, they may be sm...
Hahaha. This was really small :-)
I am fortunate to know these watchnuts around here who are very "normal" and gentle. Just simply love watches. I hope 2012 be better for everybody in any sense. I also hope talking about hobbies like this help in the bad times - it certainly did in my cas...
Thanks for sharing Ken.
Quite an inspirational post. I think even in 'good times' it will be hard to beat what was on the table! A happy 2012 for all! Best fernando
May this New Year
Bring us Comfort from the sorrow we endured from the previous year, Contentment as we live this new year and Courage to face the future. To our loved ones who have gone before us... May you rest in peace! Graciously, Helen
Same to you, Helen...
... be strong and they will be happy, too. May the courage be with us. Ken
Wishing you a great 2012 Ken
A great GTG with fine food and beautiful watches. Best wishes to you and japan for better times in 2012. Cheers,dreamer
Your thoughts are much appreciated, dreamer..
.. may 2012 be the better and brighter for all of us PuristS! Ken
Thank you Kevin
Hi, Nice GTG you had there! And always happy to see a 5013 having fun out of the vault. What a watch. I love the Vagadondage! Best Dje
A feast ...
and not only a small GTG. The perfect way to close the year. Ken, I wish you all the best for 2012 and even more Oliver
I must say that i love that Platinum Tourby!
A great GTG Ken! Akemashite omedetougozaimasu! Wish i could have joined in! Cheers Stephen
Splendid selection and event, Ken!
Thanks so much for sharing! I do lust after the Vaga 2 -- and that PP is too tasty for words. Gotta get to Tokyo when you are planning one of these get togethers -- I would be far richer for the experience! All the best, Gary G
No sneezing at Smith or Daniels, for sure
For the exact reasons you mention I see these as watches with enduring value as well. We can add in Derek Pratt and perhaps a few others who operated at the highest levels... Best, Gary
Ken, I envy you my friend............
That is a stunning collection of watches. Happy New Year to you. Regards Tony
Wonderful watches, and great food pics!!!!
I miss my Japanese friends, along with the incredible food, hope to catch up with all soon. Thanks, Ken-san. TM