I echo the sentiment of the comments above. Thanks for sharing this friendly encounter!

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Meeting Rexhep Rexhepi

 
 By: Gewachst : May 27th, 2023-22:47
(My English is limited, sorry) Yesterday I casually went with my wife and kid for some shopping. In a shop I recognized Rexhep Rexhepi and simply engaged with some compliments which ended by a exciting conversation. He also checked my vintage watch and re... 

Great story.

 
 By: InHavenPro : May 27th, 2023-22:53
A very endearing coincidence.... Please let us know how your visit to his studio goes! Welcome to the forum, cheers, Filip

 
 By: Gewachst : May 27th, 2023-22:59
Sorry for the confusion. Actually, my kid asked for visiting the workshop. You know... kids sometimes.... ahahah I think he was touched to see younger generation interested by that. But indeed, RR kindly offered a visit to my kid and I. Thank you. (I real... 

 
 By: Gewachst : May 28th, 2023-00:16
Thank you!

For me

 
 By: sham1 : May 28th, 2023-01:41
when one buys a watch from an independent watchmaker, one not only buys the watch but also the person. Rexhep together with Kari Voutilainen remain two of the most humble watchmakers in the industry. It is therefore not surprising that success has been be... 

I had lunch with him a few years back…

 
 By: mdg : May 28th, 2023-02:40
…in San Francisco. He is a very nice guy.

I just wonder who you might daily happen to see

 
 By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : May 28th, 2023-06:10
Roger Federer? Max Busser? Thierry Stern? 😎

Great story, thanks for sharing

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : May 28th, 2023-08:03

He's a nice, fairly soft spoken guy!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 28th, 2023-09:18
Had lunch with him and other WatchProSite members in November 2021. We all enjoyed him very much! He's just a cool fella. One of our Lady members refers to him as a Swiss Mountain Man. ...  

cool...thanks for sharing and welcome here !

 
 By: mahesh : May 28th, 2023-15:37
RR is a humble person. Best, mahesh.,

I had the pleasure of meeting him and visiting atalier Akrivia. Truly amazing

 
 By: Azizu : May 28th, 2023-20:25
Experiance. I hope you enjoy it and you son too 🌹

First of all, welcome on our Indies forum !

 
 By: Mike H : May 29th, 2023-00:46
To tell you the truth I am not suprised at all. Rexhep is not only a hugely talented creator and watchmaker but also a very humble and kind person. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story and looking forward to hearing more from you and your horological j...