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Thank you Glau and CBB
These posts are wonderful. The story of family and the journey of the collection. If anyone deserves an authentic family photo as a PP advertisement with the “ you never own a Patek..” line, it would be of CBB and her family.
Can’t wait to read more.
Observation: they label the watch with model, year, and storage location. As an engineer, I appreciate this. My collection is not as big, but I need to start labeling the boxes to keep them straight 🙃
Dear Patek forum members, It is with great PLEASURE 😊, after much (self-imposed) PRESSURE 🤪, that I provide the first of hopefully a series...
of stories based on interviews with cbb and her family members about her family’s horological journeys, starting with her father’s (Chamnong Bhirombhakdi, a renowned Patek collectors worldwide). The purposes of these stories are to understand more about w...
Great information...
...if one has wealth, I can think of few better things to spend it on than watches (charity being another), of course). Also, very nice to know that the 'kids' are passionate as well...this is not always the case : )
Thanks ! Glad you like the information !
The fact that I did not write about charity does not mean he was not charitable, correct ?
I'm sure he was and the family continues to be...
...I just didn't want my comment to seem like buying material things is the only good use for great wealth...
Charity was a very big part
My father was a very sensitive & caring man. Until after he could provide for his family, friends, giving back to society by giving to various charities did he decided to enjoy his life. Hope this helps you understand him.
He sounds like a really good guy and you are very lucky to have him as a father...
...My 92yo father is still around and doing great. You might appreciate that when he eats at his favorite Thai restaurant in Northern California, he always orders a Singha beer : ) Also, I looked at the website, and for those who haven't seen it, there is...
I will be an avid reader of these posts!
Cbb's watch collection has been a point of interest from early on. The story behind the collection promises to be intriguing. Thank you for doing us all this service. M4
Very exciting Gordon, I look forward to reading the posts.
And thank you CBB and your family for sharing this passion here.
Excellent and great post , already looking forward to read more .
Its so fascinating to read about someone’s journey into this crazy hobby.
Thank you for pulling back the curtain on such an important collection to give us an opportunity to see these beautiful pieces!
Also I’m very happy to know that my affinity for Singha beer has been helping (in some small way) to support the hobby I share a passion for. It’s a win-win!
Now BigAppleBill you MUST...
drink more Singha, especially when you are browsing through WPS !
Thank you Glau and CBB
These posts are wonderful. The story of family and the journey of the collection. If anyone deserves an authentic family photo as a PP advertisement with the “ you never own a Patek..” line, it would be of CBB and her family. Can’t wait to read more. Obse...
You are welcome Roger ! Your kind comments ...
made it worthwhile to write the post !
Thank you G. Very interesting and always lovely seeing such passion.
Especially for the brand we all love. Had I have been as fortunate in my career I would have probably done exactly the same and surrounded myself with what makes me happy. Loved family and exceptional watches. I can personally think of no better way to en...
Can’t wait for the next Chapter...
Great article and I do not agree with mdg in referencing charity work with Kun Chamnong’s passion for watches...after all Gordon this thread and story is about his collection of watches. I’m sure most individuals of wealth such as Kun Chamnong’s stature h...
Hi TheCollector1688, very happy that you enjoyed the article !
Will ask cbb about whether Khun Chamnong collected vintage Pateks. I was also pleasantly surprised to see a Pulsar with a Tiffany stamp ! cbb and Khun Nick poisoned me with that photo !
you are welcome Patrick ! cbb and Khun Nick were very...
generous in sharing their time, stories and photos !
And I thank them and you for your time!
Very cool interview! Maybe in a year or two we can have an Encore!
Thank you for taking the time
To write this informative article, and also to the interviewees!
Thank you Gordon for this introduction
I am doing an interview with a great collector next week and your questions have given me some leads on how to ask him about his thinking, and where he got his start. And I really have appreciated cbb and her contributions over the past few years. Cazalea...
Hi Cazalea, you are welcome and I ...
look forward to reading about the interview to be conducted by you !
This will be an absolutely amazing story.
Thank you GLau, CBB and Nick Looking forward to learning about the endeavor, the passion and Khun Bhirombhakdi .
Thank you for writing this up and sharing the stories.
It is always fascinating to read stories behind watches, regardless of the wealth of the owners. It is however more interesting to read about a brand like Patek.
You are welcome and happy that you had a good read !
Hope we can repeat another interesting post soon.
Ref 1526 above the pair of 3940s.
CBB has mentioned in a previous post that her father acquired it in a trade for a Rolex. When I read that I thought it was the greatest trade ever.
Charming collection. Passion fulfilled. 😊👍
Thanks for sharing Gordon. Cheers. 🥃 Geross.
you are welcome geross ! Glad that cbb provided a photo of Khun Chamnong with ...
some Singha beer, similar to what you like to post with watches !
Thanks for your photo ! I showed it to cbb and she was
very happy 😃 for your support !
Wow!! Fantastic review!
Thank you very much for taking your time to do all the efforts. Bravo! Can't wait for the next articles
the travel time is Ref. n°: 5034R-001
here is a link to a 1999 model for sale ;-) [commercial links not allowed -- Thank you! ;-)] You have a Great selection of watches. Congrats
Excellent post - I look forward to the next chapter!
Happy to see that Khun Chamnong and I have one thing in common: Both of us got an Omega from our father as our first "real" watch!
Been looking forward to this for a while Gordon. A big thanks to you and of course CBB and Nick for sharing their stories of their father's love for horology and of course his monstrous collection...
Looking forward to future installments with baited breath 😀😉
Thanks Justin and you are piling on the...
pressure for the next one with "baited breath" !
what a lovely read G!
thank you for making the effort and sharing this lovely story! Throughly enjoyed reading! Puts perspectives in so many ways!
Thanks Gordan for preparing such a great read as usual.
Lots of thoughts have gone into this and it is so interesting to learn more about such a great PP collector. Looking forward to have more upcoming series.
Fantastic!
Lovely to read this history and see a stunning collection. Thanks to all involved for sharing and will look forward to further instalments!
Always a joy and privilege
to learn and read about. Thank you Gordon, CBB and family.
Thanks Henry for your kind comments! I will do my...
best to write another post ASAP !
Please do!
Looking forward to this. Such a different theme from the usual focus on the watches or makers themselves. Thanks for the effort, Gordon, and thanks also to the family for their willingness to share!
yes alwoo888, thanks for your kind words and glad that this post on the background of a famous collector was ...
an interesting read for you ! More to come 💪
It starts with Omega
I recognize that Omega is a starting point to the watch collecting journey. Equal i feel the need to get a Piaget. Trophies and collecting, i recognize all.
Great that you recognize all ! Previously did you know about the...
existence of the Tiffany pulsar watch ?
No.
the Tiffany pulsar i did’t know. But the Patek Caltrava Tiffany i know, and the furniture. The subject of famous jewelers watch editions. Wempe, Bucherer.
Hello GLau! Very interesting post and thank you and cbb and her Family for the time devoted to produce this series of posts and letting know more about this great person and his collection.
Look forward to future posts! Best cordial regards, Abel
Hi Abel, thank you for your kind comments !
Your encouragement is highly appreciated !
Thank you so much Gordon!
This is a great article of a truly passionate watch collector. I have never been interested by the value of a collection (you know me now!) but by the persons behind, both in the manufactures (the creators) and the one wearing them, appreciated them. Ulti...
Great work Gordon. Thank you for taking the time to give us an insight into the world of a true Patek collector.
Fantastic family and business values are clear to see. A collector who clearly had an unprecedented Passion for Patek Philippe and who clearly bought what he loved and what gave him the most pleasure. A lovely story about his first Patek. I am so looking ...
Very interesting read....
.. and thanks for sharing. I always love to read these stories about how and why people collect Patek watches. Looking forward to the next story..
I have no idea how I managed to miss this amazing post till now.
Kudos to the Bhirombhakdi family for generously sharing such intimate details of its amazing fascination and affinity with horology, and of course to Gordon for making this possible for the Purist community. Two thumbs up! Eagerly awaiting other posts und...
Great read! Thank you for the effort and glad the family made this happen as well :)
While drinking a SINGHA, i thought to myself: "you only need an omega actually to be punctual " ! Lovely collection so far. Looking forward to part "2" and please be on time as you're representing WPS here hehehehehe ! Thanks again mate
Remarkable that Khun Chamnong started with . . .
. . . an Omega, corroborating the adage, "From acorns, mighty oaks." What a wonderful story, Gordon. I hope there's another chapter or three to share. Impressed, Art
Thank you Art for your encouraging comments !
Same here, I also hope there will be more to share
