Rolex

Lucky me! The Rolex Passion Meeting organized by Mr. Philipp Stahl came to HK for the very first time on the 29th. May 2012. The date coincided with the 59th. anniversary of the Everest climb by Sir Edmaund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay. Their sons Peter &...  

It is noticeable, you don't write in the same way anymore... There is a fever, an intensity in your words, something which means a lot. Best, Nicolas

the temptation is almost too much to bear! I will take my time though. I'm afraid what I really like now can only be found in a collection such as yours. Do you want me to adopt one of your big crowns? Cheers fernando

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Dear Fernando, You have given us a chance to participate (though only virtually) for that we thank you. Bravo to Philipp Stahl and thank you to all the collectors around the world that make and drive this passion among us. Best regards Bill

some of the vibes online Bill but I'm sure you would have been in your element in one of these meets. Chatting with other enthusiasts and hearing and seeing the pieces and the stories that goes with them, made for a very interesting evening. Best fernando

..and thats a nice looking Milgauss in the display. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing the event with us. Cheers Tony

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superb event! top watches...that vintage Panerai in the window, some rare Milgauss, and the rest!...thanks for the report, Matt

Of what was obviously a great evening. Regards Tony

to meet people from all over the world, with each sharing the same passion. My pleasure Tony for sharing some of it here. cheers fernando

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What a great opportunity to enjoy the watches as well as the people participating. Really appreciate you taking us along. Andrew

and the friends were very supportive. Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. Best fernando

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travel half way around the world to attend..but it being held in my hometown, it would be a sin not to show up. cheers fernando

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it seems time really flies when you are having fun. cheers imran fernando

... and sharing your great experience with us! I wish I´ll be able to assist to one of these gatherings someday! I can understand you, that after assisting to a meeting like these ones, your own view about vintage and horology in general can change so muc... 

I'm glad I had the opportunity to see and feel first hand what this passion is all about. Of course reading all the fantastic posts here has prepared me somewhat but nothing beats the hands on experience. People were so kind and generous with their watche... 

Thanks for sharing this. Makes me believe now that my recent interest in Rolex is not a wrong thing and has made me appreciate (and wish) that the "crowns" I have will someday be photographed as history making pieces Great event and thanks for sharing the... 

glad you enjoyed it.

your photographs filled in some of the parts of the event I didn't see! Philipp worked very hard and invested a lot in creating a memorable Passion meeting for us, and it is good that we can share it beyond the attendees! Great watches, very coold surroun... 

the atmosphere, the passionate enthusiasm and of course stunning watches made for a hard to forget GTG! Philipp and Diane were the perfect hosts and I'm sure it wasn't an easy job putting it all together. I'm glad I filled in parts of it which you missed....