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Thank you for pulling back the curtain on such an important collection to give us an opportunity to see these beautiful pieces!
Mar 14, 2021,11:58 AM
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!
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Great information...
By: mdg : March 14th, 2021-09:30
...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 : )
Charity was a very big part
By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi : March 16th, 2021-06:36
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.
I will be an avid reader of these posts!
By: M4 : March 14th, 2021-09:33
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
you are...
By: GLau : March 14th, 2021-10:06
most welcome nacelle !
it has been...
By: GLau : March 14th, 2021-10:08
intriguing for me too !
Thank you Glau and CBB
By: Wristenthusiast : March 14th, 2021-12:01
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...
Thank you G. Very interesting and always lovely seeing such passion.
By: Miles_151 : March 14th, 2021-12:09
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...
Sure is.
By: Miles_151 : March 18th, 2021-10:32
Look forward to it. M.
Can’t wait for the next Chapter...
By: Patekfinity : March 14th, 2021-12:14
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...
Brilliant!
By: john c : March 14th, 2021-13:48
Thanks for this post. Always great to hear from CBB.
Thank you
By: ns23 : March 14th, 2021-15:34
this is very interesting! Enjoyed reading it...
Thank you Gordon for this introduction
By: cazalea : March 14th, 2021-17:04
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...
Very true
By: Gelato Monster : March 14th, 2021-22:18
Ref 1526 above the pair of 3940s.
By: U3O8 : March 14th, 2021-19:44
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.
Could not resists
By: Dauster : September 12th, 2023-03:39
And had to take a picture during yesterday’s lunch ...
Fair enough :)
By: Dauster : September 20th, 2023-23:46
I'd like to see both
Wow!! Fantastic review!
By: Watcholic_id : March 14th, 2021-22:28
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
By: patrickh : March 15th, 2021-03:52
here is a link to a 1999 model for sale ;-) [commercial links not allowed -- Thank you! ;-)] You have a Great selection of watches. Congrats
😉👍😜🤷♂️
By: holdemchamp1225 : March 20th, 2021-13:34
what a lovely read G!
By: keks : March 15th, 2021-12:40
thank you for making the effort and sharing this lovely story! Throughly enjoyed reading! Puts perspectives in so many ways!
Fantastic!
By: DDM : March 16th, 2021-16:45
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
By: GirlAndHerWatches : March 17th, 2021-12:31
to learn and read about. Thank you Gordon, CBB and family.
Please do!
By: alwoo888 : March 26th, 2021-23:33
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!
Fantastic post!
By: Horology_Ancienne : March 29th, 2021-19:09
Hope we will see more instalments!
It starts with Omega
By: Weems@8 : March 29th, 2021-21:06
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.
No.
By: Weems@8 : March 30th, 2021-12:12
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.
Thank you so much Gordon!
By: Marc M : July 9th, 2021-03:56
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...
Very interesting read....
By: cmclee : July 10th, 2021-02:03
.. 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.
By: Rhyzen : July 10th, 2021-07:23
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...
Remarkable that Khun Chamnong started with . . .
By: Dr No : December 2nd, 2023-17:58
. . . 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