Your thoughts on the L&C, how it wears, etc. I've been reading the reviews on the blogosphere, but always appreciate reading owner reviews.

Mar 06, 2024,14:40 PM
 

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Two and a bit more weeks, and I will (early) retire from executive functions in business. And these three items will ...

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-16:35
.... play a more prominent role in my "new life": - my scribble book where I make notes since a few months as to 1) who to (re-)connect with, 2) what to do (sort of bucket list) and 3) where to invest. - a nice Caran d'Ache fountain pen for jotting down i...  

Congrats, S! Fourteen years into retirement I constantly wonder . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 5th, 2024-16:40
. . . how it was possible to get thru 50+ hour workweeks for decades and still have a life. Best, Art

Yip, crazy stuff. I took the decision more than 6 month ago and I a full of plans ....

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-16:42
.... and new activities which are much closer to my heart. Cheers, HSTE

I am now....

 
 By: InHavenPro : March 5th, 2024-20:53
in the midst of that period šŸ˜ŠšŸ˜”........

One word of advice: do . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 5th, 2024-21:57
. . . not avoid spending money on an expense you can barely afford yet can't quite justify presently. And yes, I mean splurges like tickets for the Stones shows in July. You'll regret not making the sacrifice later. Art

Thanks Art....

 
 By: InHavenPro : March 5th, 2024-22:03
I continuously doubt and question myself to those ends.... Much appreciated, Filip

:))))

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2024-07:13

Thank you! But let's also be honest: to do this (I mean: early), you need....

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-16:48
.... to a) financially afford it and b) have a solid plan "post retirement". And not everyone is in the fourtunate position to have a) and/or b). Cheers, HSTE

Fully agree good points, thatā€™s why I now make olive oil šŸ˜€

 
 By: dedestexhes : March 5th, 2024-16:50
On a very small scale thoughā€¦. Dirk

Please tell me your olive oil is available . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 5th, 2024-21:01
. . . in America. šŸ«’

No, Iā€™m afraid not.

 
 By: dedestexhes : March 5th, 2024-21:40
Will see if I can ship one of the new harvest this autumn. Cheers, Dirk

Where is it available?

 
 By: Derreck : March 5th, 2024-22:22
In Europe? Spain, Italy, Greece?

The olive oil is from Italy

 
 By: dedestexhes : March 6th, 2024-07:38
But as said, more a hint than a business. I have some 1000-1500 bottles of 0.5 liters a year. Almost everything goes to family and friendsā€¦.

Thanks!

 
 By: Derreck : March 6th, 2024-19:43
Itā€™s not for sale then, like all good stuff. Insomma grazie per la risposta, e se un giorno decidi a vendergli facci sapere di qua.

Congratulations!

 
 By: mrds : March 5th, 2024-21:20
I just stepped down from my operational role and retired to the board on Jan 1. It does feel great! Wishing you much joy and rewarding moments in this new chapter! I want to add to your points a and b. In my experience, what is also needed is the dream to... 

Thank you Micheal, and please, let me know if and when you ever plan to ....

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-16:53
....go to remote Le Brassus! Cheers, HSTE

Yes sir. I visited there last June

 
 By: MichaelC : March 6th, 2024-14:12
I hope to come again to see the new factory and will let you know!

Congratulations to you.

 
 By: Thomas_3 : March 5th, 2024-17:11
The small colored accents on the pen really make it stand out.

Eagle's eyes. Absolutely!

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-17:21
Varius Rainbow series. Cheers, HSTE

Fantasticā£ļø Great move! Wish you lots of inspiration and energy to try/do new thingsā€¦

 
 By: MCG (Markus) : March 5th, 2024-17:24
And I hope, that you can also appreciate this position and can be grateful for it. Because, as you said, not many have this chance! Make the best out of itā€¦ ā£ļøšŸ€ā˜€ļøšŸ¤©

Thankk you Markus!

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-17:48
Cheers, HSTE

Congratulations!

 
 By: ZSHSZ : March 5th, 2024-17:26
Jealous but overwhelmingly happy for you, I, sadly or fortunately depending from which side you look at it, have over a decade to goā€¦ But as I see you gave great plans and even better company!

Thank you!

 
 By: HSTE : March 5th, 2024-17:49
Cheers, HSTE

Cheers to that!

 
 By: InHavenPro : March 5th, 2024-20:53
Beautiful ensemble. Filip

Thanks!

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-08:09
Cheers, HSTE

Congratulations on your decision and best of luck in your new life.

 
 By: Uncle Chico : March 5th, 2024-21:17
I retired early at 61 and never looked back. The hobby I selected to celebrate was collecting watches. Be careful šŸ˜ŠšŸ’ø

Ha, same age at retirement ;-)

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-08:11
And as to collecting watches: I obviously started that way earlier, went over to my "hoarding phase" but - going forward - will rather work on gently sizing down. Cheers, HSTE

I love everything about this photo.

 
 By: gary_g : March 5th, 2024-21:30
Especially those Breguet numeralsā€¦.

Thanks! It is nicely done indeed.

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-08:12
Cheers, HSTE

Congratulations

 
 By: E in PA : March 5th, 2024-21:47
I hope your next chapter brings you health and joy

Thank you for your wishes!

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-08:13
Cheers, HSTE

Congratulationsā€¦

 
 By: Derreck : March 5th, 2024-22:25
on this new chapter of your life. Hope you have a wonderful time.

BIG CONGRATS!

 
 By: patrick_y : March 5th, 2024-23:35
Come and see California when you get a chance!

Looking forward!

 
 By: patrick_y : March 6th, 2024-15:37
We shall go to Napa!

Awesome

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : March 6th, 2024-00:38
Congratulations on the hard work and dedication to get there. šŸ»

Thank you for your nice feedback.

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-08:15
Cheers, HSTE

Congratulations!

 
 By: sub_seconds : March 6th, 2024-02:40
Would love to hear your thoughts as you spend more time with the L&C chrono.

IMHO it is a very fine watch: the dimensions are perfect (for me at least) .....

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-14:53
.... it is fairly slim thanks to the handwound movement (and here again: I have a personal preference for handwound). The quality of the make (movement, case, dials, smoothness of the pushers etc.) is great. I like the design (I have the "Breguet" with bl... 

Thanks my friend!

 
 By: HSTE : March 6th, 2024-08:16
Cheers, HSTE

Enjoy your new life!

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2024-08:21

Congrats! Would love to follow your path but...

 
 By: fmc000 : March 6th, 2024-09:44
...I have at least 12 more years of work ahead of me. Long wait unfortunately :-(