Horological Meandering

Hi All, It is common practice to mark the passing of a significant number of posts. Perhaps, like birthdays, some have stopped counting, but I thought I would do something a little different and take the opportunity to mark the fifth anniversary of my fir...  

I prefer photos of watches being worn as this imparts a certain ‘life’ to the timepiece. Static, posed images are fine to point out a design feature or show detail, but they are not the way I prefer to see watches. So here is a collection of some of my fa...  

you've come close, but nothing from 1964. with all the vintage Omegas you have i'm sure you can rectify this omission fairly soon. you have posted some superb and thought provoking posts over the last couple of years, but this last 12 months especially. t... 

Hi Graham, Thanks for your kind words. It feels like we have shared the journey here for a while. I have come close to getting some '64's, but every time I do, someone seems to buy them! Seriously though I seem to be collecting more watches from 1966, the... 

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Memory, Ref. 255.540.822 (Cal. 862, manual), 21600vph, steel, 39x23x9mm (GT case), circa 2002, spouse . Pocket watch chronograph, cased 1883, Birmingham. Omega 8-day clock (“Goliath”), (Cal. 27” 8D 17P), circa 1919 . Swatch with s...  

interesting to read. I only wish I had more time to research,write and post .Reading is about as much as I can manage at this stage. Even though we do not appear to overlap much in terms of what we collect , I am still very keen to catch up and share our ... 

... always love to have my horological horizons broadened. And PPro has certainly taught me how to type faster! A

keep it up ! Congrats Drew

... you've caught my eye with those great IWC's, JLC's, Panerai's and now that great lloking GS. Looking forward to seeing what comes next. Andrew

Hi Andrew, congratulations on your 5 years and thanks for your very many valuable posts. I only joined this community 6 months ago and it has brought me so much and as you said, more than just watch knowledge, really a nice way for my mind to escape from ... 

You seem like part of the furniture around here already, Matt. Pleased you are enjoying yourself. I look forward to sharing much more. Andrew

Andrew, it's always a pleasure to read your comments. Here's to the next five years (and thereafter)!

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Thanks, Craig. Our tastes overlap somewhat in that you have several of my favorite watches in your collection: DeBethune DB15, the Greubel Forsey, the departed Journe Calendrier and of course the ds Tourby. Always enjoy your posts (and watches) as well. R... 

Looking forward to more post from you Andrew. cheers PAt

I'm looking forward to Anthony's announcement... ;-)

And a special thanks back to you for having the foresight to establish ThePuristS. I wish I had found the site at the beginning, but I can honestly say that in the early days I read all the way back to the start of WatchRap and the JLC Forum and browsed w... 

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There are always a few "special" posters whose contributions I make sure to read and who in turn frequently comment on my own offerings. I was going to express my regret that I missed you in LA this summer (since I have a daughter there and do get that wa... 

Hi Ginger, We share a love for the El Primero and Zenith Prime and now the Omega Dynamic as well as high-beat watches in general (particularly that UN Chronometer). Hope we can meet in Les Vegas and there will be plenty to talk about! Thanks for the kind ... 

Congrats on your milestone, Andrew! Over the course of my time on PPro, I have come to cherish your posts on myriad subjects, and look forward to your well-written, thoughtful, and often humorous responses to posts from myself or others. Having now met yo... 

… well, sometimes perhaps. At least someone gets my sense of humour! I could have written precisely the same things about you and your “myriad, well-written, thoughtful …etc.” posts, so obviously we are on the same (web)page. It... 

that highlights all the wonderful & insightful contributions you have made to this forum. Congrats to your milestone & with thanks. Fernando

Hi Fernando,   There are a few people on this website whose taste in watches intersect with my own, and you are one of them. Whenever you post a watch I usually find myself nodding in agreement.   Thanks very much.   Andrew

What you neglect to mention Andrew (but how could you, given your modesty and humility?) is that you are a very large part of the reason why so many of us still visit PPro and still get so much from the site. You are an agent provocatueur par excellence ;... 

Well after a few days with the LA Purists last month , I could well be the elephant in the room! I promise you, they do nothing but eat there; IGOTT2 is going to be so much fun. But seriously, one of the best things about Purists has been connecting with ... 

with all that you wrote down about our dear Andrew there is nothing to add that you didn't already mentioned in your great post eloquent and concise as always Sorry for hijacking you response but it looked more suitable than trying to put down something i... 

... that's such a nice sentiment and I appreciate your words very much. It has been great sharing posts and stories here on PPro over the years. Hopefully we will get to meet one day. Any possibility for IGOTT2 in May? You and your wife aren't expecting a... 

yes that's one great reminiscence of you that I'll have as long as I live (besides as a person with the largest number of intelligent questions is shortest time frame ever :0) ) and that is another awesome thing about this community of ours. Only a miracl... 

. . . in which Andrew ably mediated between two of sharpest attorneys around. Fearless, isn't he? panerai.watchprosite.com

" Actually, though, I have a psychological problem with ‘in’ and ‘trendy’ watches. Rolex and Panerai have, unfortunately, fallen into this category for me. Nothing in particular against the watches, just the ‘message’ that (I feel) they send; I am obvioul... 

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Thanks Art, I had forgotten about that one. Reminded me not to get on the wrong side of a Defence attorney. A

5 years already? A piece of Life, and, at the same time, it looks lie it was yesterday, don't you think? In our common virtual life, we had so many interesting or crazy ( or why not both ) posts. I rememver the recent pplater's coda horologica, and also s... 

Hi Nicolas,   You are quite correct that in many ways 5 years have flown by, but in others much has changed in the world of horology, economics and on PuristS. But it has been a great ride, hasn’t it, and you have been a big part of that. You and the othe... 

But for you, or ... For us? Keep this kind of post coming, my friend, it is honey for the brain! Best, Nicolas

And thanks for sharing your thoughts, pictures and interesting stories all these years. Best, Goh

equals to forever in dog's life cen@jkt

Thanks Cen, that really made me laugh. I thought imediately of Peter Steiner's cartoon which, if true, means that I don't have much time left on PPro!...  

I am trying to figure out which handle he uses here on the ProSite. Great original posts and photos, Andrew. I think I hear Barbra Streisand singing "Memories" in the background. respo

'ello 'ello, What have we 'ere? A personal millstone...er...milestone? Congrats! MTF

In fact it was you at TEMPUS in 2007 who told me to "lurk less and post more", so I probably have you to blame for this millstone, err milestone! So thanks, I think. A

looking forward to your 10 years on the purists

And for sharing with us your personal memories and lovely photos. I loved the photo of the LED watch, which bought back memories. Congratulations, on your 5th anniversay. This message has been edited by Topcat30093 on 2010-08-30 02:35:17

But it might be my next horological project. Pleased it brought back memories. I still remember getting it and how cool and modern I thought it was. Andrew

it is not a battery issue?

I am of the age, that I can remember "Kojak" I used to marvel at the way that his LED watch just appeared to be moulded to his wrist and that it lit up when he pushed the button!! That was me hooked, I had to find one, but I never actually located the sam... 

... not to mention the watches! Looking forward to the next 5 years as well. Andrew

Andrew, your posts including fun, serious and all sorts are always enlightening me. enjoy reading this latest post which made the mark in this journey. the most happy thing is that i am lucky and feel honor that i am able to read through your posts and th... 

Hi Stefan, You have always been very supportive of my posts and are one of the bedrocks around here. It has been fun to see your vintage collection grow and to discuss watches over many threads. As you mention, it really is a journey of discovery that we ... 

Andrew, that's a neat milestone. Your presence is very much an integral part of the magic of PuristS for me. Thanks so much for your contribution, and please, keep it up! Best, Jed

I have really enjoyed your posts and learned much from many of them. Thanks! Andreas

While I love talking about any watches, there are a few that are special to me. And as I have replied to a couple of others, there are some Purists collections that I just find myself nodding in agreement and admiration to. Most of the watches you post ar... 

On your 5th anniversary.... I have enjoyed your posts & communicating with you... and look forward continuing.... Cheers

... you have an eclectic collection of vintage and modern pieces from various brands and I always get something interesting from the watches discussed. Looking forward to a lot more. Thanks for your wishes. Andrew

For your time, effort and knowledge! Highly appreciated! Looking forward to read and discuss many posts to come! Best Blomman

Thanks Blomman, I have been enjoying your posts and watches very much. Looking forward to seeing what else we can find in the back of that deep dark safe. More forgotten treasures I hope! A