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Cool....or was that Cold?

 

Thanks for the show from a far flung outpost in PuristS-land.

 

It looks cold out there. maybe that's why you guys set the watches forward by a few hours.

Here in the tropics, we just like to sit past midnight, imbibing both our drinks and watches in the balmy 26 - 28 deg C night temperatures hehehe. 

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MTF

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Perpetually PuristS 2012 - Seattle

 
By: Z3 : March 2nd, 2012-01:21
Perpetually PuristS 2012 - Seattle - Jon Zhang (Z3) I always have a special, warm and fuzzy place in my heart reserved for the last day of February... Why is that? Watches with simple calendar date wheels (e.g. your typical Rolex) have calendars that go t...  

Fun times!

 
By: Dr_Nav : March 2nd, 2012-02:34
Hi all, It looks like you had a lovely evening get together in Seattle! There are some beautiful timepieces in the 'family portrait' picture When is the next UK PuristPro gathering?! I'd love to come along! Best, Your fellow luxury time admirer, Nav

Good memory for sure, man...

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:39
you just have to come to Seattle next February=) Hope you have a moment of horological reflection on the 29th of February. Cheers, Jon

Cool....or was that Cold?

 
By: MTF : March 2nd, 2012-03:56
Thanks for the show from a far flung outpost in PuristS-land. It looks cold out there. maybe that's why you guys set the watches forward by a few hours. Here in the tropics, we just like to sit past midnight, imbibing both our drinks and watches in the ba... 

Ah... the balmy weathers of those Singaporean Februaries...

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:43
Jealous of the tropics now. you certainly wouldn't want to stay outdoors last Wednesday in Seattle's at midnight - it was cold and also quite windy. Glad that you find it cool=) Jon

One Glashutte worked out well, the other way I was too tired to set

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:44
But Glashutte in general rarely fail on me when it comes to perpetual jumps. Jon

Good to hear from you Ronald.

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:45
Hope all is well and that your Ulysse Nardin Perpetual GMT made the proper jump, Jon

You seem to be doing just fine, Jon :-)

 
By: KIH : March 2nd, 2012-07:10
Got to go there one day soon! Thanks for always capturing fun time. Best, Ken

Thanks Ken.

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:47
You know me, I try to bring fun wherever I go=) We will see each other soon I am sure - either in Japan or in Seattle. Take care buddy! Jon

nice Gathering of unique pieces in the northwest!

 
By: ocwatching : March 2nd, 2012-08:36
thanks for sharing..looks like a fun night.. we love Seattle and the pacific northwest...

Great report Jon!

 
By: AnthonyTsai : March 2nd, 2012-12:37
And a very impressive collection of perpetuals too. I hope you Seattle'ites (is that the correct word?) get together more often. Cheers, Anthony

Hi AT, I am glad that you find it cool

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:51
Yes I just found out recently on Wikipedia, that people from Seattle are indeed referred to as Seattleites. Seems like we are all set to build this event into an annual February tradition. Jon

Thanks a lot Jon for the report !

 
By: foversta : March 2nd, 2012-14:17
Thanks first for the pictures of Seattle ! I don't think I will be able to visit it one day so I appreciated them. Secondly, thanks for the comprehensive report. An other impressive gathering of watches and a cool atmosphere. Surprised and happy to see Fr...  

Thanks forversta

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:53
The dish you are referring to is "Buttermilk fried free range chicken" - a decadent delicacy that is crispy and flavorful on the outside, and extremely juicy and tender on the inside...ummmmmmmmmm~

Looks like a great time for all!

 
By: BluNotte : March 2nd, 2012-16:24
Yes, keep it up and soon you guys will be just like Singapore! Cheers Stephen

Thanks Stephen

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:55
I've heard some great things about you from my friend Ken, hope to see you in Asia sometimes soon. Jon

Thank you Steve and Carol for a fun evening.

 
By: Z3 : March 3rd, 2012-00:57
Without you, it would be too cold to take these Space needle and the fountain shots=) We would definitely have more events well before Feb 2013. Cheers my friend, Jon

looks like a great event

 
By: donizetti : March 3rd, 2012-00:58
glad you guys had fun. Especially appreciated seeing some of the rarer pieces like the Vilas. Best Andreas

Cool perpetual event

 
By: ED209 : March 3rd, 2012-12:13
Thanks for the report z3. Looks cold, but doesn't matter since you had so many cool watches to play with. I'm not familiar with the Franc Villa line and was interesting to see the perpetual calendar. Regards, ED-209

Eclectic pieces

 
By: AndrewD : March 4th, 2012-19:52
Thanks for the great coverage of the evening and some views of Seattle. Some interesting and varied pieces on the table, and I'm sure the night would have flown by. Pleased to see such a nice group of local collectors. Regards Andrew