Horological Meandering

On the last day of the restaurant business for the year, some friends got together to reflect the year 2011 and what to (try to) accomplish in 2012. It really was one of the most difficult and sad years for all of us We just hope the 2012 be better and br...  

And it will, for many of us. That is my sincere and friendly wish for you, yours and Japan. May you meet many new friends, have great moments in happyness, serrenity and passion. All the very best from the west part of the world. Nicolas;

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They look very sweet...no need for desert All the best in 2012 Sam

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lets hope all our friends around the world have a better year in 2012. Great little GTG and I love the Vagabondage Yours my friend, Andy.

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it has been terrible to watch what happened in Japan this year even from a safe distance, I cannot imagine how it must have been being there. I am sure 2012 will be much better! Thanks for the great picture, looks like a wonderful event, A happy 2012, bes... 

... which we will never forget. And we learned again to help each other. Unfortunately, that is one good effect on us. All the best to everyone, purists or not, around the world for 2012. Ken

A nice GTG for the year end... Good to see so many passionate men and women who love their watches!

It was sooo nice meeting you in person this year. Interestingly in Tokyo and in New York a few days later Ken

... i am sure you will have an even better year to come, LOL anyway, wishing you and your family a healthy and wonderful New Year ahead. stefan

Yes, I hope for the better year for everybody. Ken

I will wish you to get more food on the plates! Fx

I am thinking of getting in a bit better shape next year Thank you, Fx!

Hopefully 2012 will bring a lot more happiness, certainty, safety, and prosperity to the many parts of the world that suffered from diasaters both natural and financial... Ken, when you said "small GTG" I knew it's big. Typical of your GTG, they may be sm... 

I am fortunate to know these watchnuts around here who are very "normal" and gentle. Just simply love watches. I hope 2012 be better for everybody in any sense. I also hope talking about hobbies like this help in the bad times - it certainly did in my cas... 

Quite an inspirational post. I think even in 'good times' it will be hard to beat what was on the table! A happy 2012 for all! Best fernando

... thank you and happy new year, my friend. Ken

Bring us Comfort from the sorrow we endured from the previous year, Contentment as we live this new year and Courage to face the future. To our loved ones who have gone before us... May you rest in peace! Graciously, Helen

... be strong and they will be happy, too. May the courage be with us. Ken

A great GTG with fine food and beautiful watches. Best wishes to you and japan for better times in 2012. Cheers,dreamer

.. may 2012 be the better and brighter for all of us PuristS! Ken

Hi, Nice GTG you had there! And always happy to see a 5013 having fun out of the vault. What a watch. I love the Vagadondage! Best Dje

... wishing you a happy new year, too! Ken

and not only a small GTG. The perfect way to close the year. Ken, I wish you all the best for 2012 and even more Oliver

M9 next year... kidding Looking forward to YOUR M9 pics! Ken

A great GTG Ken! Akemashite omedetougozaimasu! Wish i could have joined in! Cheers Stephen

Come visit us once in a while! Ken

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Thanks so much for sharing! I do lust after the Vaga 2 -- and that PP is too tasty for words. Gotta get to Tokyo when you are planning one of these get togethers -- I would be far richer for the experience! All the best, Gary G

For the exact reasons you mention I see these as watches with enduring value as well. We can add in Derek Pratt and perhaps a few others who operated at the highest levels... Best, Gary

That is a stunning collection of watches. Happy New Year to you. Regards Tony

I miss my Japanese friends, along with the incredible food, hope to catch up with all soon. Thanks, Ken-san. TM

Hope to see you soon this year! Happy new year. Ken