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Great memories, Great friends and Great watch...
We got there in the end Magnus and what an ending it was... the piece is truly a wonder and I also question... WHY DID WE NOT DO MORE!!! (Banging my fist on the virtual table in JCB style!)
It was a ride... sometime rocky... but we steered the ship to get to where we wanted. I am sure I had a few more grey hairs trying to steer Jean-Claude to the Zenith booth to speak... via TagH and then the Hublot booth!! I thank all those people you mention and of course to you Magnus, my partner in crime in this project to make it come alive.
Cheers
Andrew
PS... do you think JCB is looking down at my jacket in the photo really wondering if it was the oldest jacket I own??
BaselWorld 2017: So a dozen PuristS gathered at the Zenith booth to watch lifting the veils from the collector's community's 15th Anniversary Watch!
Baselworld this year marked a very special highlight for us PuristS, the first real-life presentation of our 15th Anniversary Watch by Zenith . More than a dozen PuristS pilgrimaged to Basel on invitation of Zenith's CEO Jean-Claude Biver to join the fest...
I knew ....
that opening this post will be HUGE mistake nevertheless I'm so proud and happy.... and that last picture of Melvyn is just precious Thanks for great report dear Magnus ...and big thanks and congrats once more to You,Andrew, the team...Zenith and for thi...
Welcome, we are glad to add you to the madness!
Look forward to seeing you on the individual forums.
The good kind, though.
Except Arie, he likes to torture with wonderful photos and crazy straps.
Great memories, Great friends and Great watch...
We got there in the end Magnus and what an ending it was... the piece is truly a wonder and I also question... WHY DID WE NOT DO MORE!!! (Banging my fist on the virtual table in JCB style!) It was a ride... sometime rocky... but we steered the ship to get...
Wonderful report, Magnus
it feels like being there at the event. What a wonderful outcome and seeing all those happy faces is just great. CC
My favorite parts of the report are seeing the excited PuristS, and the comment about Andrew's jacket!
To put a few faces with the names is very special. Zenith and JCB, they really did us a solid with this watch. We have seen a handful of LEs in correlation with websites. None are in this league when you consider all the factors - the actual watch, the pr...
Don't worry... I gave it away to a homeless man outside the show
and walked back to the hotel with my head held down in shame Cheers Andrew
Fantastic report Magnus
This project has been really well taken care of. Thank you Magnus, Andrew and all the purists that were part of it and a huge thanks to JC Biver and the Zenith team for their work and passion. It could have been done with just a nice colour or just a few ...
Thanks for this great report :)
And as said, if Damjan is a good boy, he may get his in June
Love the report and what great photos :) but I'm starting to be a little more like Damjan, I'm contemplating which šiba to use, I know oak is sturdy but maple might do well....still I have
a bit more patience in the tank, no need to take out the heavy weaponry just yet lol. Everyone looks so happy at the event great to put a face to the usernames
Patience....what's that!? Šiba...
on other hand came out from heaven as they taught us
Hahaha :D Now the only real decision is, size and shape :D
Or...go more traditional and use the whole tree, it is the most "Green" friendly, as we can always re-plant when the job is done lol ...
No need for šiba just yet.
Unless it is for Damjan. Then, I recommend something flexible that stings. That's how he keeps students in line.
Fantastic post!
Thanks for the photos of the special evening. The nubuck strap looks A+++. Thanks again. M4
Great forum, great people, great watch, great venue!!
Many thanks to all who made this possible!
I think your math is off a bit.
I am already there in my mind, sipping a grappa, admiring my new piece.
Fantastic report, Magnus. I also appreciate a lot the words you dedicated to Oliver. Oliver, we miss you.
As for the watch, it is always exciting to be part of the team who was in charge to submit that project to Zenith, and to check that all went well. This watch is well born. It is a symbol, for us and for Zenith, I strongly think so. A very interesting det...
A very sincere thank you and a huge congratulations to everyone involved.
All has been said above. Amazing team effort, amazing final product, and a bonding exercise for all involved. I only regret I couldn't attend in person to meet those I have already not met. This is a perfect example of what this community is about and why...
Wonderful Event and so nice to see
many of our Purist friends receive their special P15s. Congrats to You All! S
Wow. Just wow!
We should get another one soon! What an experience, and to be delivered by JCB himself at Basel, that's tremendous. A job well done! And now I want an encore!
Good report!
Kudos to team purist and zenith. Patiently waiting for mine to be in the island of Singapore. Any indication of the eta? Cheers PAt
With JCB you never know ;)
but we also have our own Santa...though he is Bad Santa so you also never know with him
Very well done ! Thanks for this great and happy post !
This project is something to cherish ! Cheers, Gordon
fantastic post..and congrats again to PuristSPro on the 15th..
and thank you Zenith... what a great event to honor the PuristSPro and the new commemorative piece...
Thx once more, Magnus for the great report but even more so, Sincere Congrats to all involved in this successful endeavour !..
An amazing group of people, in an amazing project, resulting in an amazing piece, which all of us, who embarked on this train are or will be very happy about ! So all there remains for Yours Truly, is sitting & waiting for the phone call or mail, indicati...
Great report! Making the wait even harder....
Looks like such a fun and intimate event. Really fantastic. Thanks for the report. Makes us feel like we were there. Cannot wait to get my P15 (no seriously, I cannot wait any more!!!! hahaha). Thanks again for such a great job done.
Joy Joy Joy (and more patience)
All I can say is Thank You! Danke! Muchos Gracias! Merci Beaucoup! Arigato! to everyone invovled. I've been waiting since Baselworld to see the PARTY I missed! However, I really feel like I was there. The build up - JCB's entrance - the presentation - the...
What a wonderful event!
Too bad I could not attend. I am sure you had a great time! Best Blomman
wow wonderful report Magnus...
thanks again to you, Andrew and all the PuristSpro team for making this happen. A fantastic evening with an amazing watch ! ChristianCH
It was a pleasure...
sometimes a stressful one... but a pleasure none the less... So when are we getting the 50 watches together for a Zenith P15 GTG???? Cheers Andrew
Very...VERY...V E R Y nice report.
Thanks Magnus for..transporting..me right in the middle of the "happening". Ciao
Thanks for taking us with you "Virtually"
I love the last shot with JCB's signature on all the boxes. Way cool. Than ks Bill
An evening to remember!
What a great event to crown a successful anniversary and watch, Magnus! Smiling faces all around! Simply perfect! Thanks for sharing, Alex
This is a great photo essay...
... I am so happy for all of you. Beautiful watch, for sure, and what a great event with the Zenith CEO and others at Basel World. Congratulations to all!!
The whole project seems amazing.
Many congratulations to the hard work of all involved, as the results more than speak for themselves!
Thanks for such a wonderful report and watch
OMG the anticipation of receiving the watch has now amplified 100 times after reading this report. Thanks to everyone again for all the hard work and passion you put into bringing this watch to life. I am very proud to be 1 of 50. Also seeing A Luff's jac...
Stressful morning...
on the beach??? I will not forget the dancing either... Cheers Andrew
Great report and tremendous work
thanks Magnus & Andrew! Very cool that JCB was so generous with his time and humor.
Absolutely fantastic!
What a finale to an incredible project. Seeing it all come together here is truly amazing. Thanks to all who made the P15 watch a reality and something to be proud of. I look forward to seeing a roll call of all the 50 pcs. here. cheers fernando
Fantastic watch and report
..... but when will mine arrive ?????????? So looking forward to it LOL
Late to the party, just back from Stockholm (sorry Blomman, I had a full agenda this time...), but a big thanks again to...
....Magnus, Andrew, all Purists who were involved in the P15 project and Zenith and JCB to make it all happen. It was a very memorable time and it is a great watch. And very special to me as my vintage watch collecting started back in 1992 with a 1966 Zen...
What a. wonderful report. A real Magnus :-)
I can imagine how you felt before presenting your baby to bunch of friendly but demanding PusristS. But it seems that everything went well in the end Oh how I wish I had made to Basel. But ilife does not always work the way we would like it to do. Thanks ...
I think this is a great report and the watch is a.....
huge opulence, I don't see myself on the photos.... agrh.... maybe for the next big occasion . Thank you for sharing Ormatus-Mundi. Best Regards Edward
Great report, Magnus! Great event, great watch! Congrats zu all happy members that wanted one! :-)
It was also particularly nice to get to know some of you guys! Kind regards - Markus
Heartiest congrats to all owners of this P15 Zenith!
excellent report Magnus ! And of course, thank you and bravo for all your efforts . Big thanks also to Zenith and Mr JCB Good to see our PuristS friends so happy that day! Cheers Robin