Gerber PuristS 10th watch

May 09, 2011,12:08 PM
 

Previously the ten PuristS 10th anniversary watch editions were announced in two parts.

Part 1: home.watchprosite.com

Part 2: home.watchprosite.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 May 2011


PuristS and Paul Gerber announce the Gerber PuristS 10th Model 42 Watch

Limited Edition 10 pieces  


The PuristS’ family of horology and luxury websites (ThePuristS.com and PuristSPro.com) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011, with a gathering of PuristS, friends, watchmakers and sponsors.  A number of watchmakers and brands are issuing limited edition or piece unique watches to commemorate a decade of PuristS independence on the horological scene.


 

“We are thrilled about the Gerber PuristS 10th Model 42, with its special machined dial, being one of the PuristS 10th Anniversary watches,  said Dr Melvyn Teillol-Foo (PuristSPro CEO), continuing: “Paul is one of the original members of AHCI and all-round good guy.  Being the engineering behind the recent Ochs & Junior and MIH watches, Paul is also known as the ‘Master of Miniaturisation’ from his days behind the scenes for many big brands and special watches. The Gerber PuristS 10th Model 42 brings affordable haute horlogerie to all.”

 


Master Watchmaker Gerber explained (in German), “A watch does not necessarily work better with a high degree of finish, but I think a watch without any aesthetic finish is simply an instrument to tell time. For me, the aesthetics, quality and finish are important because I feel this is what gives a watch its soul. I truly believe one can feel when a watch is "alive". I try hard to do something new, something that has not been done before. The synchronised triple rotors on Model 42 were a fun challenge and the special PuristS-inspired dial is a tribute for 10 years of supporting the Independents.”
 
Gerber PuristS 10th Model 42 watches – Specifications – US $6200 (includes shipping anywhere in the world)

Buyers are responsible for their local country customs and import taxes

 


Caliber PG 42

Type of movement:  Base automatic ETA 2824-2
Winding:  Gerber Synchron three synchronised 18K gold rotors
Power reserve:   38 hours
Movement diameter: 36 mm
Movement height: 6.1 mm
Watch Displays:  Hours, minutes and seconds from the centre; enlarged date disk.
Case:   Titanium; screw-down crown; 10 ATM water resistance test
Back:   Screw-fastened case back with transparent pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions:  Diameter 42 mm
Dial:   PuristS logo machined; Indexes with Superluminova
Hands:   Hands with Superluminova
Wristband:  Salmon leather; custom hand-made by a Swiss saddle-maker

 

Availability

Paul Gerber PuristS 10th Model 42 watches will be available initially to PuristS at the 10th Anniversary Party (IGOTT-2).  The watch will be presented at IGOTT-2 on 30th May 2011. IGOTT-2 attendees will get priority before the rest of the PuristS worldwide.

Please send your early requests to this email:  PuristS10th @ puristspro . com [remove spaces]


 
How to order?

1. Write to the dedicated order e-mail address: PuristS10th @ puristspro . com [remove spaces]
2. State your contact details and which model of PuristS 10th edition watch that you want.
3. State your PuristS log-in name as a check on IGOTT-2 attendance status.
4. Instructions about payment and delivery time will follow.

 

International Gathering of the Tribe 2 (IGOTT-2), LAS VEGAS, 30 May to 02 June 2011

This is a unique event bringing together members of the PuristS community from across the world. The 2nd IGOTT event is where watch collectors, enthusiasts and buyers gather to share in the passion of high horology.  The event will take place in Las Vegas 30 May - 2 June 2011 with a series of seminars, gala dinners and watch novelty presentations.  The last PuristS gathering had great success in Singapore (2004).  Las Vegas is the IGOTT-2 destination with its world class facilities and easy access for our guests coming from around the world.

 

About PuristSPro.com  

PuristSPro.com is the premier independent moderated on-line discussion forum covering haute horlogerie and luxury brands, and focused on owners, collectors and watch enthusiasts across the globe.  URL:  www.puristspro.com

 

Contact Information:

Anthony Tsai, General Manager PuristSPro LLC
E-mail:  AnthonyT @ PuristSPro . com [remove spaces]

 

 


  This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-05-09 12:09:08 This message has been edited by MTF on 2011-05-09 22:16:43 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-06-02 05:57:18


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Wow! Love it.

 
 By: VMM : May 9th, 2011-14:08
That's a very nice watch at a fair price. Would love to get one, but not this time. Congrats to the future owners. Thanks. Vte

Great work guys...

 
 By: pplater : May 9th, 2011-17:06
Well done, and thanks. Bravo Herr Gerber! Those hands and numerals are lumed? Very stealthy. Any chance of a lume shot? Cheers, pplater.

This is the prototype lume shot

 
 By: MTF : May 9th, 2011-19:46
Note the colour of indices are different to the final Gerber P10 watch. The date disc is also wrong and the leather strap is not the special PuristS version. But you only wanted the' lume shot' Regards, MTF...  

Oh you're such a literalist, MTF!...

 
 By: pplater : May 9th, 2011-23:46
OK, let's try again.... The first photo posted by you in this thread is, apparently, the Paul Gerber for PuristSPro 10th Anniversary Model 42 tri-rotor automatic wrist watch in its near-final, or final, iteration. The date disc colour matches the case col... 

er....yes...what he said!

 
 By: MTF : May 10th, 2011-00:13
I don't have a 'glowing' lume photo of the black coloured SuperLuminova Gerber P10 dial........yet. Regards, MTF

Gerber lume shot

 
 By: cazalea : May 16th, 2011-15:06
fake, of course. I can't figure out how to make greyish purple glow in the dark (in Photoshop)...  

Thanks for that...

 
 By: pplater : May 16th, 2011-16:42
It adds to the appeal. Doesn't the dial look great under high contrast? Cheers, pplater.

Lets hope the engraving catches the light like that ...

 
 By: AndrewD : May 16th, 2011-21:41
... I cant wait to see it in real life. A

Is Mr. Gerber making a finite number of watches

 
 By: docsnov : May 9th, 2011-20:00
like the other Purists models (i.e. limited edition) or will more pieces be made in addition to those shown at IGOTT? I cannot attend but would love to have one of these. I love the triple rotor and the unique dial. If not attending should we wait to orde... 

Beautiful

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : May 10th, 2011-00:27
love the Dial very simple watch yet alot of aura in it . Best of luck for the future owners. Faisal

Nice nice!!

 
 By: sidneyc : May 10th, 2011-03:27
Thank you PuristSPro for teaming up with Mr Gerber for such a nice watch! What a beautiful dial!

such a Gorgeous Watch

 
 By: Tony A.H : May 10th, 2011-06:49
BRAVO.! that inner Dial Motif reminds me of an Art Deco. a REAL BEAUTY all around. what's not to like about it .?!! (only wish it was a 46mm in Diameter).. Thank you for Posting Tony

I love the dial too ...

 
 By: AndrewD : May 10th, 2011-18:33
... and it struck me as being rather Art Deco as well, although others have described it as being quite modern. Great work by Paul on behalf of ThePuristS. I laughed at your comment about 46mm, because I was worried that it was too BIG at 42mm! I am banki... 

Some additional words from Paul Gerber

 
 By: MTF : May 11th, 2011-01:48
This is a quote from a spokesman for Paul Gerber: "Just so everyone understands, the photo that is being used in the press release is a prototype. What is not shown -- the actual movement -- will have a higher degree of finish. The Superluminova will rais... 

It just gets better and better.

 
 By: AndrewD : May 11th, 2011-02:30
And if there's a higher degree of finishing on the movement, then that's even ... better! Mr Gerber sure knows what makes PuristS 'tick'. He should be very proud of this watch, which comes from a long line of inventive and interesting pieces. And PuristS ... 

Holdings my breath!!

 
 By: sidneyc : May 11th, 2011-05:56
Sounds really exciting MTF! Thanks for the update!

It has been 14 days...

 
 By: JDowning : May 25th, 2011-07:38
Any pictues? Yes, I am guilty of being impatient. And of being quite interested!

Best laid plans of mice and men

 
 By: MTF : May 25th, 2011-11:21
Paul Gerber has very high standards and he rejected the first batch of dials. Thus, we are waiting to see if the next batch make it through Quality Control and our party in Las Vegas....... Regards, MTF

Thanks MTF

 
 By: JDowning : May 25th, 2011-20:07
I heard about the dial situation, and appreciate waiting for high standards and best results. Just eager for any news. I am sure the wait will not be too much longer. Jeff

It's good to see...

 
 By: sidneyc : May 26th, 2011-00:13
Herr Gerber so stringent on his quality control! I really appreciate the effort and passion he put into his P10 watch!!

to each his own. right ??!

 
 By: Tony A.H : May 11th, 2011-04:03
i don't Laugh when i see a Tiny Watch on a Large Wrist.. i believe that You Wear what YOU Like . . for me , my Comfort Sizes are the Panerai 47mms and the 46mm BPs from IWC.and i absolutely LOVE Them. Cheers Tony

Just laughing that we were both concerned about the size ...

 
 By: AndrewD : May 11th, 2011-04:57
... but from opposite directions. No offense meant. Really. And I would love to be able to pull off a Panerai, but I just can't do it. I'm stuck with sub-42mm watches. :-( Andrew

Andrew

 
 By: Tony A.H : May 11th, 2011-08:50
i wasn't offended. and i know you didn't mean any Disrespect.. unfortunately there's no way of knowing how the other Person really Feels on the Other Side in this Siber World. as a result, WORDS can be Misinterpreted . it'a all about Choice. we Dress &... 

That's such a cool caseback.

 
 By: Davo : May 11th, 2011-05:08
Well done, PG.

To have seen it in the flesh, it doesn't surprise me.

 
 By: amanico : June 5th, 2011-08:13
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-06-06 00:12:19

Amaze or surprise, Nicolas? NT

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : June 6th, 2011-00:09
cheers, Magnus