Kisgabi
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Dalai Lama and watches...
He became obsessed with watches in his early youth, and - against all advice - he decided to wear a wristwatch. He acquired a Rolex and an Omega soon. The one he got as a present from Mr. Roosevelt was actually a Patek Philippe, and a complicated one... I think he never wears the PP, though. Repairing mechanical watches (with various degrees of success... - his own words!) is still one of his favourite occupations.
That's all I remember from his autobiography for this topic.
Have a nice day,
Kisgabi
Dalai Lama
Does anyone perchance have sources for what wristwatches are in the Dalai Lama's collection? I've read in several articles that he's a passionate collector... I've always been interested to know if there's a JLC in his fold. Regards,
I'm guessing not...
One of the main premises of Buddhism is practicing detachment to posessions. My guess is that the Dalai Lama would not own a luxury wrist watch while his people suffer endless indignations in Tibet under Chinese rule. Working with international relief org...
Actually he wears a Rolex
Most of the time he doesn't wear anything, but he is spotted from times to times wearing a Rolex watch which was given to him by President Roosevelt
