Horological Meandering

Bill deserves it, genuinely. Without Bill, we wouldn't have this virtual home of ours, dear to our heart. He doesn't like to be called The Boss, but he is. A discreet, humble one. Most often behind the curtain, in total modesty. But he is right. He is mor...  

Wonderful heartfelt tribute and no doubt deserving for those of us who don't know Bill personally. M4

I always enjoy seeing your top quality vintage watches.

And your support whenever needed - it’s always a pleasure, hope we will meet some day

.. and Bill ;-) December 2006 ... that's 18 years ago ... so you all aged by 18 years I guess ... and so did i :-(. Time really flies. Bim

Thank you so so very much Bill. We love you.

Everything you have done here, much of which is well under the radar - you lead by example. And a fine one at that!

Thanks for this wonderful forum. Best place, I am so grateful to have found this community.

Most Grateful for the Home Away from Home 🙏 My Count Vlad, what beautiful sentiments and I agree with you wholeheartedly. Once Again Sir Thank You and Congrats 😇

Bill's D Best. 👏🍻 Cheers my friend, Filip

And I am reaching slowly 3000 - after 18 years… 🫣😂🤷🏼‍♂️😁

Thank you Bill Franck

As we celebrate this incredible 30,000th post, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. While I am truly humbled by the wonderful message from my dear friend Nicolas, I must send the same praise right back to him. Over the past two decades... 

Without Nicholas this forum would be much more quieter and not that much fun, his enthusiasm is contagious and is one of the most important elements that keeps me coming back to this forum day after day.

how Bill was involved so thank you for highlighting it, seems he is the one behind the curtain keeping the machinery working.

And continue to do for us, congratulations and I am so jealous of your amazing collection!!!!

To the King of Dive watches!

Thanks Bill (and your team) in maintaining this community for all of us here.

Cheers, Sir!

Actually he did not play that night. It was the grand opening and he was one of the invited guests. A fun time

While I have been a member for only about 5 years, WPS has grown to become a very special place for me to share passions, make friends and sometime even keep my sanity! Cheers my friend!

I hope you’re out on the water with a tropical Rolex on sometime soon. 🍷

Heartfelt congratulations on hitting this milestone. And thank you for giving us a home.

Thank you so much for providing us your knowledge, insight, perspective and beautiful watches for all these years. You are cherished and much appreciated. My hat is off to you with sincere thanks. Eddy

And congratulations on your 30000 posts. All the best, Jon

It’s a pleasure to be part of the team and make this place a joy for everyone. Without you Bill none of this would be possible. Beet regards Captain

Congratulations Bill. 🥂

Very well written, Nico!

Thanks so much for providing, maintaining and developing this home away from home of ours and for always being a supportive, understanding and helpful ‘landlord’ and friend 😁 We are all truly grateful for all you do and hope to keep you in good health for... 

for building and maintaining this fort! Cheers Marc

What a milestone What dedication. Congratulations

Thank you Bill!!

Great photo…I only knew him by wrist 😆

one of the most important elements of this forum. Thank you very much sir for creating and keeping alive this great place, this community which is like a breath of fresh air. A home away from home.

Keep ´em coming. Enjoy!

The fact that so many don't know who Bill might be is a testimony to his leadership style here. Thanks for all your blood, sweat and tears in keeping this "pure" watch pro site going. Mike Watches from our GTG of three, in Paris, 2010: (obviously I had fo...  

While I've always enjoyed your wrist shots (every watch somehow looks better on your wrist), I honestly didn't know you had such an important role behind the scenes here. After trying many, this has become my go to watch website, without a doubt. I learn ... 

I thank you so much for all your work to make it possible to have this place and make it our home away from home which I feel honored to belong and enjoy so much. I raise my glass to celebrate your achievement and keep looking forward to more of those gre... 

NT

Putting aside his world class watch collection he hast to be one of the nicest individuals I have encountered on this form. He’s a true Renaissance man, a gentleman extraordinaire . His hairy wrist will be remembered into the next millennium. All the best... 

This is my favorite sandbox! Thank you for making it possible!

I’d love to see a post showing your collection some day! I never would have guessed you are Billy Idol. 🤔

Dear Bill, heartfelt congratulations on hitting this milestone! Even though I don’t know you personally, it’s clear from everyone’s comments how dedicated you are to this community and that you’re the one holding PuristSPro together behind the scenes. I a... 

many more to come !

It was a great pleasure to have met you in person… For many more posts to come…cheers ! Best, Mahesh.,

It eyes without face… BTW, Congrats to Bill.