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Thanks, on many levels...
Dear Magnus,
If you will indulge this personal reflection: you were one of the compelling attractions for coming to PuristS back in the days of the much-lauded original platform; one of the objective reasons for staying so long through the evolution of the site and now a compelling factor in a resuscitated interest in horological collegiality. To this day, the contents of the watchbox reflect an enduring interest in the AHCI/Independents originally instilled and fuelled by you and two or three others (Don, Curtis, Felipe and yes, even Bernard). More importantly, you have illuminated with your intelligent aesthetic and validated with your rational analysis the intrinsic value of brands and pieces that might otherwise have escaped unnoticed. Thank you, for example, for your pointers towards the MIH watch, Paul Gerber (ah, the P10!), Ochs and Junior and Habring, all of which hold pride of place in the collection - in large part, thanks to you.
(Not merely said for the sake of saying: for example, do you remember posting this one? Talk about 'watch purity'! It was great to acquire the MIH, but oh wouldn't it be lovely to have THIS one!)
In recent months it has been terrific to see you become more active again Magnus (or so it seems), along with a few of the other 'old hands'. Please keep it up, and once again "thank you" for being such an important contributor, and an important influence, all these years.
Cheers,
pplater.
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POTM - October - Ornatus-Mundi
Dear friends This month I have special privilege to present you very special POTM our long time member and long time moderator the one of key figures behind our beloved Zenith P15 Dr. Magnus Bosse aka Ornatus-Mundi. As every month please enjoy! Cos I'm su...
Thanks a lot, Magnus!
For these deep insights into a deep diver, prolific writer, thoroughbred Purist and - most important - excellent company. You are one of the remaining real writers at our forum and it has always been a great joy to read your articles. Even if I have to ad...
Hi Magnus, it is really great to finally "meet" you !
Thank you for the introduction and personal information that enable us to better understand and appreciate one of our community's moderators. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Cheers, Gordon
Always a pleasure to read monthly POTM dear Damjan
Thank you Magnus for giving us so many details about you and our common passion. I particularly loved the part regarding the timepiece you made by yourself with the help of Paul Gerber. For a true watch passionate, it’s probably the pinnacle experience yo...
Fascinating.
I loved your answer to that pesty Damjan's second question. You have memorialized what PuristSism is all about.
The POTM is definitely my favourite feature on PuristPro!
Fantastic write-up of a real gentleman! Bravo! PS I too am an enormous admirer of Paul Gerber and have a couple of his pieces in my modest collection. Always great to see PG mentioned here!
Thank you for pulling back the veil a bit
It's always interesting to see how people with similar tastes in watches can vary in the motivation for collecting them. And I appreciate your thoughts on what makes a collection (a theme I have often pondered). Cheers, Cazalea
'Collecting' I think is the icing on the horological cake. There are so many themes, motivations, approaches.
Common to all who take this seriously is that the process allows a glimpse into the personality. Also, regardless how seasoned you are with watchmaking, you always learn. Amongst the PuristS' group, we have one individual, for example, who collects only b...
HI Magnus,
Your philosophy, rationale and perspectives on life and watches can be summed up in one word: Integrity. I learned a lot from you, especially how you see a "collection" of watches. It's our pleasure to have you here on PPro. P.S. Love your story of how yo...
I've gotta hand it to you . . .
. . . for creating an 'own' watch, Magnus. And this from a guy who hates changing his own straps! Hope to catch you next time in Zagreb . . .
Thanks, on many levels...
Dear Magnus, If you will indulge this personal reflection: you were one of the compelling attractions for coming to PuristS back in the days of the much-lauded original platform; one of the objective reasons for staying so long through the evolution of th...
Hey Nico!
Good to see that nothing has changed - you are still belting out posts faster than your computer can upload them. Great to be reading you. Cheers, pplater.
Thanks D...
Nice to see the welcome mat at the door. Thinking of you today: will email offline. Cheers, pplater.
Dear Kevin, your reply moved me deeply. I feel a little bit overwhelmed by your reflection...
... which gave back to me so much more than I thought I have given. But then again, there is a reason why I wrote that last sentence in reply to question 2: " One other detail which made a clear impression in me is how detailed your fellow PuristS observe...
“resuscitated interest in horological collegiality”
Could that possibly mean “I’m back?” Cheers & Bravo Mike
'Baby steps', Mike...
But it's lovely to be made to feel welcome; thank you for that! Cheers, pplater.
Another true Purist.
I just love the well thought out collecting paradigms . Your tight collection is a tribute to all this multiple hyper expensive pieces that are aggregated rather than curated Love reading about all your other pursuits Thanks again Julian
I love your sharing Magnus!
you are an inspiration to me on PuristSPro ! Cheers Robin
„Going down to the essential detail is part of my own personality skeleton“ – What asset for the forum!
And the curiosity of the scientist will bring us hopefully many more discoveries, like "the works of the emerging Asian watch artists from China or Japan". I also hope that the perseverance of all good scientists keeps going on within Magnus, even when hi...
Dear Björn, wow! That's an elaborate reply I needed to digest first...
first of all, yes, there is a sign of frustration, I cannot hide (nor do I want to). And it was indeed the apparent lower level of interaction and feedback which were kind of a disincentive to put together these time-consuming in-depth articles. However, ...
Thanks Magnus for the great share of your views
I feel like I can underline everything you said. And that personal watch is truly priceless! CC
Wonderful POTM thread!
It's a real pleasure knowing Magnus and the post offers some additional insight, as is the purpose behind POTM Magnus is such a knowledgeable discussion partner that I cannot imagine a dull moment with him And lots of food for thought, too...
I feel that I got to know you a lot better with this, Magnus
I especially enjoyed reading of the evolution of your views on watches and your appreciation of how the simple watches are the ones that reflect the watchmakers best. Of course, the part that you made your own watch!! Wow!! That’s something very few of us...
Wonderful to read you, Magnus!
And also to have meet in person! Please keep up the great work done here! Hoping to see you soon again. Best Blomman
Outstanding, Magnus. Thanks for sharing with us.
I have always admired your technical expertise, and learn much from your postings. We are very lucky to have you here!
You know someone for years and still you know more
Magnus, Much of your characteristics, I already surmised from years of interactions on PuristS and elsewhere. But now, I know "why you are"... Thank you for your stories and friendship. We unwittingly share many interests and attitudes; I guess that is wh...
Much appreciate your views and thorough sharing in
this POTM post, dear Magnus. I like very much what you described about your appreciation for a consistency in a watch. best regards, - - seeks
Great to read more about your Magnus!
and thank you as always dear D for taking the time to do this! I know I always say it, but great to find out more about our PuristS family. Cheers Andrew
Dear Andrew
It's truly pride and joy to serve our community ...all 4 1 and 1 4 all that's what this POTM series is all about. Yours truly D
As all POTM’s a very nice read.
Always nice and interesting to get to know some more background info. Magnus, you are a fine human being and I’m grateful to have met you. And I’m sure we will meet again somewhere in the proximity of a lot of watches 😊
Excellent POTM!
Magnus, Your writing and reporting is always "worth reading" and important to have available to re-read from time to time. A tremendous asset to this community and I've always enjoyed our brief meetings over the years in Basel. I suspect a similar "watch ...
Maybe I'm just a sentimental nostalgic fool, but i am almost moved to tears...
Thank you, Magnus, for all these years of friendship, support, and commitment to the PuristS beliefs and principles. TM
Hello Magnus!! I always eagerly wait for a new POTM edition to get to know more about our colleagues here at PuristS.
... I read your interview with great interest and was delighted to learn about your personal approach to horology and watch collecting. Thank you so much for sharing with us your thoughts and views and it is a pleasure to know more about you! Cheers! Abel...
Thanks a lot my friend (after so many years!) ...
for sharing passion, knowledge, friendship and countless precious moments. Looking forward to even more, in the future Cordially, Oliver
Fantastic to learn more about you, Magnus!
Magnus, your passion for the craft is evident in each and everyone of your posts, which they are always a delight to read and learn from. Nothing but the best to you, Alex
