KMII
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Bitten by the Vlad!
As it turns out, both Nicolas and me had hunger at about the same time yesterday morning. And while I flew in using this...
...he simply flew
Unfortunately the time was short and the topics too many to fully cover (I am still to get behind the story with Panerai - but then again there were no cigars to be had in the bistro ), it was a real pleasure meeting the legendary, one and only member of the 120.000+ post club on PuristSPro 
And meeting Purists twice in one week - priceless! 
), it was a real pleasure meeting the legendary, one and only member of the 120.000+ post club on PuristSPro And meeting Purists twice in one week - priceless! As anyone knowing Nicolas will attest to, the name is not unwarranted. Meaning I was immediately infected Starting with some heavy hitting poison...
Starting with some heavy hitting poison...
I was right to admire it from afar before but having seen it live, my appreciation could only grow
Definitely one for the grail list and hopefully - in the not too distant future - for the wrist! To get me to appreciate the wonders of real complications, he also ensured I see a minute repeater. And what a specimen! All I can say (apart from being speechless) is that in spite of sitting outside in the morning traffic, it was very easy to hear - respect!
And why oh why does the 1858 have to fit my wrist? Well, at least they are all sold out for the moment. But what a watch!
And to ensure that JLC does not come too short (after jointly practicing my horrible pronounciation of the brand name
), another one for my future 
And another
Just to really, really make sure Have tried that one before in titanium but found (to my surprise) that even the Pt was not too heavy for my puny wrist There was more but that's still under 'embargo' 
What can I say! I can only thank Nico for the wonderful - if short - breakfast (my fault), for playing his Vlad role to perfection and I hope we will manage another, longer and more extensive meeting imminently. With a watch filled cake
I have a couple of possible locations in mind already...
Meeting Purists has so far been an unmitigated success and I hope to get many more opportunities; let's see if someone's hungry at the same time as me next week, too
This message has been edited by KMII on 2016-06-24 01:43:20
Bitten by the Vlad!
As it turns out, both Nicolas and me had hunger at about the same time yesterday morning. And while I flew in using this... ...he simply flew Unfortunately the time was short and the topics too many to fully cover (I am still to get behind the story with ...
A bit like it :)
It was pure coincidence and a last minute thing, so I was especially happy that Nico had the time
All I can say is...
You should, at the earliest possible time Time flies in his presence, so my only regret is not having had more than one hour
Looking forward to the imminent incoming watches, then :)
Of which there will be some after the GTG
It was a pleasure to finally meet you, my friend.
The Vlad always needs to bite some fresh necks. It is only good poison, here. Hope that next time we'll have much more time. What about this next august, with Darko? Best, and thanks so much for the Sacher Torte, I wonder how you guessed I am so mad about...
The pleasure was mine :)
Glad the cake was nice - even if without watches August sounds like a plan! And the poison was all good - therefore that dangerous
Oh yes!
There was more but all in good time... And all just a fraction of the Vlad\'s collection!
The readability is good :)
Not like a dive watch for clarity but not something one would have issues with... Very impressed!
My tastes are humbler :)
The Sonata is what I aspire to. If there will be a minute repeater one day in the future - who knows?
The difference in tastes is part of the allure :)
Imagine all would like the same Personally not quite convinced by the Sonata Streamline design but the classic one really works for me
Have not managed to persuade Nicolas...
Into his first Chopard yet. Who knows, with time...
The watch manufacturers could...
Give us a couple of watches each, stop the celebrity marketing and save a lot of money
Then the sky's the limit :)
With your powers of persuasion, which brand could resist?
Probably not :)
Was part of a large, 250 watch order placed with Chopard. This one was for sale recently but I forget what price range it was quoted at
Well KMII, We Know Our Dear Amanico Is...
... One of the most gracious fellows from our Purist family. His collection is superb and his knowledge is unparalleled. Whenever I'm in Paris I make it a point to spend as much time with our dear friend as possible. All the best, - Scott
I need to engineer more Paris time :)
It was a short but great meeting - to many more and longer ones And I can fully attest to all you say
The infection is terminal. The only antidote is posting daily on the site.
Anything less than daily and you are taking risks. Vlad is a very special guy. Best Bill
LOL - trying my best :)
And I hope at least in terms of frequency I am proving to be adequate