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I was searching for my first high end dress watch back in 2012
On google using search terms like "Patek Calatrava vs Vacheron Patrimony vs Breguet Classique vs Lange Saxonia" and read some posts here.
I hadn't joined as a member then just lurking around.
Read a fantastic post by Bob on how he chose his Breguet classique over the other contenders as was very impressed with the quality of his post. Also read lots of reviews by Bill, Fx, Oliver etc.
After I got my VC Patrimony, I finally decided to make my first post. 
From 2012 to mid 2013 I was making very few posts but thanks to the encouragement of the whole PPro community, I started sharing and contributing more to this lovely forum.
I wish all Purists will continue to support and encourage newbies, like I was 2 to 3 years ago
This new members forum is ideal for this!
Cheers
Robin
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I'm afraid not...
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