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Thank you my friend
Dec 01, 2017,08:20 AM
Quite a complement, coming from you! I’ll try to post more, and better always a pleasure Bill. Perhaps someday we will meet and saber a bottle or two.
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POTM - December - Bill
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 30th, 2017-08:49
Dear friends As we approach to grand finale of POTM series I couldn't think of better candidate than our own man behind the scenes our one and only Bill...man we can all thank to have this virtual home of ours.. man of great taste in divers watches, wines...
Bill.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : November 30th, 2017-08:59
.....what a great story and journey. Truly inspiring. I love that saying..."a family that plays together, stays together". True of friends too! Thanks for giving this insight into your watches, background, thinking and evolution. Really enjoyed the read.
Thank you Bill for sharing some insights in the last (?) POTM series.
By: HSTE : November 30th, 2017-09:13
Love the description of the pre-Microsoft era! On a more general note I think it was a splendid idea to start this series as it allows a more personal touch to some of the forum members, particularly if you have not (yet) had the chance to meet them in pe...
Very nice reading more about you Bill...
By: andrewluff : November 30th, 2017-09:27
I like you could not be without the sea for too long... I grew up next to it and apart from a few years in Switzerland have always lived close to it so that I can see it, be on it or often be under it at least every day. Wow that is some collection of car...
You could collect pool cues instead, Bill . . .
By: Dr No : December 3rd, 2017-10:13
. . . easier to to store than cars, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. [African blackwood and persimmon Denali cue with maple and purpleheart shafts] And I know where you can get persimmon wood by the truckload if need be. Of course, you'd have to pra...
As always, wonderful to read POTM!
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 30th, 2017-09:33
And in this case even more so! Thank you for letting us have a peak into the life of Bill! Hope to see you soon again! Best Blomman
You're the man, Bill!
By: TheMadDruid : November 30th, 2017-09:34
What a great story. We are lucky to have you here, taking care of all of us. Cheers!
Damjan, I hope....
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 30th, 2017-09:34
You will continue this series of POTM into the next year! Best Blomman
Great post.
By: kev09 : November 30th, 2017-10:01
I loved reading about your journey into watches, wine and cars. Your collections are amazing and your posts are always knowledgable, enthusiastic and encouraging to all. Best wishes and regards. Kev.
I remember a cold December day a few years ago
By: cazalea : November 30th, 2017-10:10
One of my favorite cities Where we sat in a little bistro and talked watches for a few hours. Thanks for the background in this interview. Cheers, Mike ...
It was a true pleasure to meet you, Bill.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 30th, 2017-11:23
I hope we get to do lunch again sometime soon. And to see many more boxes, especially with Doxas in them. Thank you for all that you have given to this community. It was great to read about the more technical stuff you briefly touched upon when we talked....
Great to meet you virtually on the POTM and
By: crown comfort : November 30th, 2017-11:25
hopefully will be able to meet you one day in person. I got a real flashback, when you mentioned CPM Operating System, that's where I started as well. Thanks for letting us be part of this community by doing all this hard work. Best, CC
Super cool, Bill
By: Brandon Skinner : November 30th, 2017-13:45
Anytime I ever poured through the Purists archives looking for lord-knows-what and chanced upon a Bill watch/photo, it was always something great. Thanks for getting your stuff wet and sharing your passion.
Thanks for a very interesting read about
By: halkcb : November 30th, 2017-15:44
your horological journey and lifestyle---insightful and concise. have always enjoyed your postings,especially about diving watches ,and of course ,your eclectic wine collection and tastes. Hope to meet up some day in the non virtual world. best henry
you're much too modest.....
By: halkcb : December 1st, 2017-08:34
we seem to share some similar tastes in wines. looking forward to sharing a few bottles in the future!
One hell of a Purist!
By: Harry2 : November 30th, 2017-17:51
A pleasure to read about such a valuable and entertaining member of our community! Bill sure has style!
Thank you my friend
By: Harry2 : December 1st, 2017-08:20
Quite a complement, coming from you! I’ll try to post more, and better always a pleasure Bill. Perhaps someday we will meet and saber a bottle or two.
Thank you, Bill!
By: stromer : December 1st, 2017-01:55
For some deep insights into the man behind the posts and for all the work you are doing to keep our virtual home opened and heated. Family, ocean, wine and watches. Life can be good 😊 Best, Martin
Outstanding read! Fascinating, Bill.
By: MichaelC : December 1st, 2017-06:25
I admire the passion to own multiple samples of the same piece, and as you infer, that will help keep at least one of them going for a long time!
Every meeting with this POTM is blurry
By: MTF : December 1st, 2017-12:32
Bill, Thanks for the stories. We've met a few times since 2008 but I don't remember much as we both, either separately or together, had been hitting the red wine... Am I old if I remember something called a Winchester hard disk drive? As a young graduate,...
Thanks to both of you!
By: KMII : December 2nd, 2017-04:26
A really inspiring read, this And your final motto is one everyone can take to heart, Bill! Thanks for all the behind the scenes work you do that ensures our favourite second (for some first) home is seamlessly running 24/7.
No the teal question.
By: Bill : December 2nd, 2017-15:31
Am i working hard or hardly working. It is such a pleasure to hang out in the forum with so many cool members. Tjank you for sll hour great contributions. Bill
Hello dear Bill! Such a great reading! I enjoyed so much...
By: Subexplorer : December 2nd, 2017-16:54
... viewing your collection and reading your thoughts and comments! I know well and share the meaning of your words: a family which plays together stays together! I’m 69 and going through some experiences which confirm what I had always thought: how impor...
#FanOfBill #KingOfCool
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 2nd, 2017-19:58
nice read! I’m a huge fan of Bill, his collection, style and also more personally (as I used to work with him when I was a PuristSPro moderator), a very professional and loyal team member and friend. Got to know Bill better thru this post. Thanks for shar...
Just marvelous, dear Bill:)
By: S F : December 2nd, 2017-23:55
A colorful account of a passionate vintage collector and someone who is so ready to share his knowledge. Not only do we learn about your hobbies but also insight into your life motto. When I started researching into vintage rolex, your posts were among th...
Bill you're Da Man!
By: fernando : December 3rd, 2017-18:18
Great admiration for all you have done for the Purists community. Wishing you all the best going forward and hopefully a GTG with you one day. Best Regards, Fernando
Wow, amazing journey
By: Miranda : December 11th, 2017-12:31
was a pleasure reading your story And bang on about family All my best Imran
Really cool to read this POTM of Bill
By: Seeks : December 12th, 2017-04:55
I appreciate very much now, more than before, the historical background of the early years of this forum thanks Bill, for the years you (and moderators too) have put into our virtual community. Two thumbs up! - - seeks
You very kind Dear Heinz and a true gentleman.
By: Bill : December 19th, 2017-07:56
We did only have a the one real life meeting but I have the pleasure continuously to enjoy your company here in our virtual world. I think we all teach each other a little something here and a little something there. Best wishes to you in the holiday seas...
Dear Bill , nice to meet you through this POTM 🙏🏻
By: Watchonthewrists : December 19th, 2017-12:48
Its sure is a nice read and thank you for all your effort for this great community . I am only a few years here but its such a nice and warm community 🤗 . Your live motto is beautiful and i can only agree with it 🙏🏻
How did I miss this?!
By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 23rd, 2017-14:49
Boats Wines Watches Cars You sir are my kind of guy. My hat's off to you!