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Hello from Hong Kong

By: psychotic : January 6th, 2014-07:57

Greetings fellow watch fanatics! I have browsed this site for a while but this is the first time signing in.

Just wanted to share my collection with everyone.

from near to far: Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase, Bvlgari Diagono Calibro 303, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in white, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in blue, Mont Blanc Nicolas Rieussec Automatic MB R200, Rolex GMT Master II, Porsche Design P6000, Rolex Datejust

from near to far: Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase, Bvlgari Diagono Calibro 303, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in white, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in blue, Mont Blanc Nicolas Rieussec Automatic MB R200, Rolex GMT Master II, Porsche Design P6000, Rolex Datejust

an IWC catalogue for a background

an IWC catalogue for a background

Hierarchy of watches with the Patek on top, of course!

Hierarchy of watches with the Patek on top, of course!

I've set my eyes on the PP Aquanaut (in steel) as my next prize. Perhaps my next birthday present to myself...

Nice Collection! Welcome to the Purist Pro [nt]

By: Horology75 : January 6th, 2014-08:06

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That's a very strong showing

By: Jester : January 6th, 2014-08:07

for your maiden post. I would guess you're a bit of a bracelet person? Is the Porsche Design really the only non-bracelet watch that you own? Very fine taste indeed!

The Mont Blanc originally came with a leather strap.

By: psychotic : January 6th, 2014-14:22

But I found that the wiggly section where the strap joins the case drove me nuts.

It was a bit better after I re-jigged it but then I found the design of the strap to be uncomfortable. This surprised me as I've heard that leather straps tend to score highly on wearing comfort. I guess the fold-over metal clasp strap design is not for me.

Unfortunately, the bracelet design on the MB isn't that high quality IMO (esp. when compared side by side with the PP or even the AP).

Welcome

By: Spellbound : January 6th, 2014-08:07

Firstly welcome to the forum. Quite a debut showing all your cards in one bang ! For me, one watch stands and is high on my wish list. The AP 15400 with the white/silver dial. I find this one nicer than any of the complicated AP RO's.

Warmest,

Dean

white/silver RO

By: psychotic : January 6th, 2014-15:23

Hi there!

Thank you for your warm welcome.

Yes, the dials of the newest RO's left me...um...spellbound...(sorry, couldn't resist).

I actually got the blue dial first and fell in love with it. Back then, the new RO 41's first came out and they were a bit difficult to get (esp the blue dial). The white/silver dial came later and though I initially felt a bit silly for getting the exact same watch in a different colour, the white/silver has given me endless joy so far.

One thing though, compared to the blue dial, the white/silver seems a bit more formal.

Cheers,

psychotic

This message has been edited by psychotic on 2014-01-06 15:30:59

What a superb starter post!

By: ImranLondon : January 6th, 2014-08:16

Fantastic collection

Best

Imran

Welcome !!

By: RobCH : January 6th, 2014-09:40

Some great pieces there...
If you ever find yourself in Geneva, let me know and I'll buy you a drink.
Cheers,
Rob

Thank you for everyone's warm welcome.

By: psychotic : January 6th, 2014-14:28

I feel all warm and fuzzy inside already!

Greetings and thanks for sharing with us. (nt)

By: Ronald Held : January 6th, 2014-14:47

NT

Welcome to PuristSPro!

By: AnthonyTsai : January 6th, 2014-20:40

Please do share pics of your Montblanc Rieussec & Bulgari Diagono in their respective forums here

Thanks for coming out of the woods and becoming a participant here instead of a lurker!

Cheers,
Anthony

Welcome here! You will make a lot of friends, here, for sure! [nt]

By: amanico : January 6th, 2014-20:45

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Thank you kindly

By: psychotic : January 6th, 2014-21:59

I feel like family already.=)

welcome to the Purists

By: Hororgasm : January 8th, 2014-17:15

and a strong line up you have. notice mostly metal bracelet...you dont like leather?

best, Horo

I don't have anything against leather but...

By: psychotic : January 10th, 2014-17:27

Pls see my earlier post titled:

The Mont Blanc originally came with a leather strap.

In a nutshell, however, I tend to be a perfectionist. When joints and imperfections wiggle around more than (I feel that) they should, I cannot really ignore it. Moreover, I found that the metal folding clasp strap design (which my MB originally came with) uncomfortable.

I haven't tried the prong buckle design yet, though. Maybe that would suit me better.

Cheers

Wow. A Rieussec. That's rare!

By: patrick_y : January 8th, 2014-22:29

Surprised to see the Montblanc Rieussec. That's a rare watch!

I find that I like a lot of the Porsche Design watches.

Really?!

By: psychotic : January 10th, 2014-17:20

Uh...come to HK. I can show you a number of different Rieussecs (incl the limited ed ones) over here.

But then I guess some watches gravitate to some places more than others.

Even with the sheer number of boutiques and stores in HK, I found more rare gems in Japan.

Good to know...

By: patrick_y : January 11th, 2014-10:44

I've found a lot of rare gems in Japan as well. But when it comes to Rieussecs, I've never seen them.

PD - a keeper...forever.

By: psychotic : January 10th, 2014-18:13

The sporty nature of the Porsche Design watch is what drew me into it.

It's tough. Maybe even tougher than my SS Rolex GMT.

The PD runs on a generic ETA 7750 movement but yet the trans back shows some nice details - such as the rotor in the shape of a Porche's 19 inch wheel.

However, between the original leather strap of my MB and PD's rubber strap, I find these 2 watches to be the most uncomfortable out of my collection.

The PD is quite heavy, even with the rubber strap. And the resale value of that watch is abysmal. So far none of the 2nd hand dealers I've come across will even look at it.

And in terms of servicing, I've already taken it in for 2 repairs in its 3 years with me: one for the chronograph function and the other because the crown would not screw back in. Relatively speaking, only my Bvlgari has been in the shop more frequently.

Valuable first-hand info!

By: patrick_y : January 11th, 2014-10:56

Thanks for sharing your views. You may want to put up a mini-review of your Porsche Design watch.

great group

By: donizetti : January 9th, 2014-09:22

and welcome here!

Best

Andreas