Jay (Eire)
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Live (almost) from New York City
Earlier today we had another little Purists GTG in New York City. Thanks again to Mike for leading the charge and pulling everything together. While last time around we did have a few Purists who made the trip all the way from the West Coast (and again today) I think special mention should go to our visitors from Argentina and Japan.
Again the lighting left a lot to be desired so please excuse the poor photography of what were some fantastic watches.
Coming in hot, some enamel (with a custom power reserve I believe) from Czapek. I've seen a few Czapek's previously but this was by far the most impressive. What this picture doesn't capture is the case design, and the brushed and polished finish which makes for a great overall look.
And just for balance another variation on an enamel dial. This time Seiko's Shippo Enamel.
Vintage anyone? A superb Omega Chronmetre which is old enough to be my father, perhaps my grandfather!
Another piece of vintage Omega, this time not quite as old. Flightmaster, a personal favourite of mine.
There was a table, and we did manage some table shots. Someone, you know who you are, was smart enough to use the light on their phone which helped the situation immensely.
Some Lange goodness, more later, and one of the best modern Grand Seikos.
Cough, cough, just sitting there minding its own business a vintage Rolex heavyweight. Ref 5508 from 1958 I believe. A real marvel.
5645, 6155 Special and 6156 Special vintage Grand Seiko, and out of focus just a Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon.
GP, JLC, PP, Rolex, vintage Omega, Gallet. Everybody and everything is welcome, the beauty of watch collecting is in the diversity on this table.
There is something for everyone, and more importantly there is a price point for everyone.
Lange was well represented. Not surprisingly. Two oldies in this shot, the OG Datograph on a super cool and casual canvas strap and (another favourite of
Lange was well represented. Not surprisingly. Two oldies in this shot, the OG Datograph on a super cool and casual canvas strap and (another favourite of
mine) the Emil Lange Moonphase.
A wrist shot of the Emil Lange. Perfect in many ways.
Vintage Gallet Chronograph.
That's all from me. There were many other cameras there so hopefully we'll some more shots.
Thanks again to Mike for organizing and to everyone who made the effort to come out.
J
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Live (almost) from New York City
Earlier today we had another little Purists GTG in New York City. Thanks again to Mike for leading the charge and pulling everything together. While last time around we did have a few Purists who made the trip all the way from the West Coast (and again to...
Emil Lange was made for you...
I don’t know how you can feel complete now without it...😉😁 It was good to talk again. See you next time.
It was great seeing you all!
So nice to be able to match the face and screen name. Let's do it again (hope I can come on good timing) or in Japan. Ken
10 years already? No wonder I feel old :-). It was the time...
I was still in the aftershock of devastation from my wife’s passing. And this site and you guys did help me go through and back to sanity. I have to say out loud that I am so grateful for that. Thank you Bill and others to help me out. I truly mean it. Ke...
That’s what makes it fun for sure. From an Omega Flightmaster to the Urwerk 105.
And from some 36mm vintage Grand Seiko to a Dato Perpetual Tourby! I’m glad we all don’t like the same things.
Hello friends!! What a super nice experience to be able to participate
in the NY GTG!! It was a wonderful and one of a kind opportunity for me to be able to assist and to have the joy of meeting so many friends in person! So nice to get to know in person those friends I have been knowing only by their nicks here! I enjoyed i...
It was my great pleasure to meet you Jay and to have...
... such a nice time talking with you and our friends at the GTG!! I feel very fortunate to had this opportunity to assist! Thank you so much for your kind welcome! Look forward to meet you again in a near future!! All the best !! Abel
Indeed Ronald. We seem to struggle with good lighting.
That said, plenty of ADs and Boutiques don’t do a hell of a lot better!
Sorry
I had to leave early as I had a family emergency. It was great to meet some of you and I wished to hang out a little more. HOpefully I'll see some of you this Friday at Watchtime NY. Thanks MIke and Anthony for coordinating. I will definitely try to atten...
Besides my colleague Ken and his girlfriend Yuko from Japan, and long-time Purist Abel . . .
. . . from Argentina, there were two other contributors to our Omega forum present from years past. Bill Sohne, our first Omega forum moderator . . . . . . brought not only a good part of his collection, like this rose gold Tudor . . . . . . yellow gold C...
