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... everything! Dial, printing, hands, bezel. Elegant but functional. A beautiful vintage chronograph. I love it to. But why is it a Uni-compax rather than a Bi-compax? Educate me please. Regards Andrew

The older UG bi-compax chronographs used to be named "Compur". When in 1936, UG launched the first ever chronograph with a hour register, they named it Compax. In order to build a particularly complete and coherent chronographs range (unique at the time ?...  

... even if it is a predictable offering from me. The F.P.Journe Tourbillon Souveraign is at once entertaining, elegant, complicated and understated. I hope some of you see the same qualities that I do. Andrew ...  

come on, how can you expect anyone not to associate that watch with you ? since being predictable has a somewhat negative connotation in people's minds...how about reliable, dependable :-) Best, Mike

Exactly the one I associate with you, Andrew. When I see this watch I think of you first and foremost. Best, respo

Yes, when i see this watch - I think of you, my frend! :) Best Blomman

dear Andrew You and that watch are irreversibly connected in my fond memories Best D

... their memories of significant people in their lives, particularly fathers, and the watches they wore. I certainly associate my father with a Seiko. As a collector I worry that my kids will not associate me with any one particular watch. And when they ... 

that you'll be remembered among your descendants after that watch. That piece have all the substance for heirloom No1 remembrance position Sincerely D

Yours was the first one I had gotten to handle, and it took my breath away. The joy in your heart makes it way so clearly when you write about it. I am glad you enjoy it so. Great choice. Best, CaliforniaJed

... but it hasn't haunted me yet as the Journe DS did, although the infatuation has been slowly evolving for years. And it's from a brand I thought I would never own, on principal. But I got over that little hurdle with Rolex, so I guess I can cope with a... 

should come from you right away that reveals all! (But if I had to guess, based on your clues, I'd guess Patek!) Best, Jed

Can you live only with memories? HAGWE! Ken ...  

on memories If good then yes and looking at picture it looks like these are the best memories that can be Sincerely Damjan

.. you are always such a good man.... really. Thanks! Ken

Memories do live forever, we just can't allow ourselves to forget. Your photo captures that. Best, Mike

.. life is tough, huh? But life is always good :-) Thanks! Have a great weekend. Ken

You went for the one in the middle. The fastest way to the heart is through the stomach.... HAGWE Bill

The UN Planetarium is the watch that for me pushed open the doors to a totally new cosmos of thought, technical genius and history. It combines what I think about our place in the world, and the panta rhei, the ever-changing stream of times. If I were for...  

...with whom I associate this watch. There are other watches that have come up in this thread with which I may associate one, two or three collectors, but this is a brand and a specific watch that bring you to mind always. Best, respo

... in connecting my person with this timepiece, at least here. Regards, Marcus

This is indeed the watch I know for you. Your posts on this watch are legendary, I learned so much from them... and quite honestly I am grateful to work alongside you virtually. Warmest, Mike

.. in addition to all that, absolutely splendid pictures ! This is a rare specimen, that humble me gets to see .. Thank you , therefore for the share here, Best, and HAGWE ! hs

will bring many interesting watches and most interesting histories behind them this week end. I had little to think about the watch I would like to be remembered with. I have no doubt this one WILL be the one all my family and close friends will remember ...  

.. and an excellent choice, my friend. Ken

... for us as parents, much better than the best of watches! I´m sure both you and your cute kid will surely treasure many memories around these two watches you show here! Have a great week end! Very cordially, Abel.

he wants my car more than my watch...how little does he know :-) (I'm not a "car guy" ) Best, Mike

it is the watch that first introduced me to the purists and the one that best sums up my unusual tastes. the watch in question is of course the UN Freak, #99. in its element, with friends and food overseas. i'm sure you can all name the friends, except pe...  

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I would have selected this one for you, as well. Best, respo

no regrets Nicolas, no regrets. best G

You made me think that perhaps current ownership is not a necessary a criteria for this theme. You owned it, obviously have fond memories with it and thus it remains a part of you, and perhaps one day it will return to your wrist. Warmest, Mike

to be honest Mike, if i couldnt have my #99 in RG then i dont think i would like another one. best G

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I am having all kinds of fun reviewing everyone's selections. The watch I want to be know by is the Vacheron Constantin American 1921: There are so many reasons I feel particularly connected to this watch. It makes me feel like this: A couple of years ago...  

.. a timeless piece, indeed. Great choice. Ken

When I think of you, my friend.... But, on the other hand I think of you when I see the 1921 as well ! ;) Best Blomman

I would have nothing against being remember by Americano...who knows maybe one day if stars align ;) until then show yours as much as possible Best D

almost 180 degrees. Yes, I've always associated you with the EWC but we all change and I will make the change with you! All hail the American! Thanks for sharing, Mike

You've evolved a little, Respo, but the American 1921 is an appropriate choice. I have loved that watch since it was introduced. Nicely done. Andrew

However, I think I don't have this kind of watch Mike, even if the DB25, as an Indy, can try to come close to this definition. Your choice of a JD is a splendid choice as they are watches we don't see that often with a very unique character. As I can't st...  

.. surely we could have many faces :-) Good one. Ken

Thanks Ken ;) Cheers, Mark

I always assosiate a beautiful piano shot to your name! ;) Best Blomman

Blomman, I should have thought of that! Cheers, Mark

...why not this one ? ...  

.. yeah, why not? Drooling! Ken

. . . Karree perpetual, Mike . . . . . . or possibly its younger cousin, the manual winding PanoDate. Objectively, you'd be right - these are my watches of choice. They are me. There is, though, one that chose me. Odd, yes, but utterly true. I first saw B...  

took me back and the ocean picture did the same. I am a UCSB alum and those beach memories never leave me, even though I was a little bit north of you. This is a great forum. Tim

. . . as explained by Robert Plant: "This is a thing called 'Bron-Yr-Aur'. This is a name of the little cottage in the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, and 'Bron-Yr-Aur' is the Welsh equivalent of the phrase 'Golden Breast'. This is so because of its posi... 

However I didn't realize you were just a kid ;-) Miki

. . . it's all downhill from here, paisano ;-) . . .

That is so you! Best, Amigo. Nicolas

. . . a wife, and Black Connie a mistress, if that makes any sense, Nicolas. (And that's from a guy who's never had either!)

I would have been more surprised if there was no beautiful sunset in one of your photos! :) Best Blomman

but this choice is so interesting. I knew you've favored it, having seen it in previous photos but never in my mind did I think you would have chosen it. Thank you so much for sharing and for the reasons behind it (or else I would have been scratching my ... 

.. That last shot in the sequence is simply said, perfect.. Guess, if all days end like this one, we are lucky & happy likewise.. All the best for a splendid weekend, Best, hs

I wished I discovered Purists 9 years ago and could have joined this lovely gang earlier! 9 years ago I was just 26 and just got married with no money to collect watches then! :) Time really files. Now I know which watch to remember you by :) Cheers Robin... 

.. kidding! I was over 40 when I joined the gang - had normal life (meaning, no luxury, can't afford, etc...) until then, hahaha. Anyway, glad you joined after all. Timing is not so important! Ken

What matters is we have joined the gang afterall! :) Hope to meet you one day Ken in Japan. I love visiting Japan alot. :) Mike's post reminds me that time flies. I should visit Japan again soon before another 9 years fly by. Cheers Robin

Be sure to drop me a line! Ken

Will be (no surprises to many here) my Montblanc Villeret grand feu email chronograph. It started my love affair for the beautiful Minerva movements at Montblanc Villeret and also made me more curious and interested in the other lines of Montblanc watches...  

From this angle it looks really big! Best Blomman

Not that big.... my wrist is too small! But looking at it from the normal wrist angle it actually fits well. The traditional Villeret case with the hunter case back has a nice curve at the case back and the leather strap also covers the gap between lugs. ... 

Thank you, Robin. Well from that angle I thought it was much bigger! Best Blomman

dear Robin you are known for it ;) D P.S. First time I see this angle of that watch thank you for making me suffer more :)

Sorry the poison got to you. The curves of the side view and the THICK sapphire glass (like the old plexi glass days) are to die for! Traditional plexi glass look but with sapphire glass! Pure luxury Cheers Robin

The force is still very strong with you Nico! :) Cheers Robin

No worries, in our community, I think in a very short time everyone already knows you by this Villeret! HAGWE, Mike

I like your theme alot. Each member can now be associated with a watch dear to their hearts. Cheers Robin

this one. Nilo knows this watch too well. HAGWE! ...  

Goes so well with your shirt and suit. Love it! Cheers Robin

Love that EOT. I guess I would like to be associated with my Resonance, the I love how the theme of the two sides in harmony is mechanically expressed HAGWE Andreas ...  

.. agree on the "harmony' part. Nice choice for the theme indeed. Great one! Ken

.. but in fact there are 2 or 3 ( depending how you wanna count it..) 1/ this is a watch, no a pair of watches, which I associate with friendship and community, with great days.. and lovely company . - But also as watch(es) , this pair of goddesses are on...