Jurry
6103
Dubai
I’m Dutch grew up in the Netherlands.
Did the Dutch Air Force Academy, graduates with high honors
After flying in the Netherlands for 6 years transferred to the US Airforce became instructor pilot test pilot etc and went to college at night picked up an MBA
Went back to Europe, moved into banking for 10 years but left in 2006 coz just wasn’t my thing
Went to DUBAI
I had started a company in Dubai with nothing else but an idea which I thought was brilliant but nobody (except my wife) agreed
Year and a half ago a global leader in this industry knocked on the door and bought it lock stock and barrel
Only 4 years ago I started to “get into” watches and the sale of my firm has allowed me to built a small collection.
My wife and both kids and my daughter in law got into watches as well (which didn’t make the hobby any cheaper haha)
But it gives all of us something unique: ie my son and daughter in law were visiting Italy and sent a selfie of them in front of and inside the local Vacheron boutique (our family’s most favorite brand)
We only buy watches when there is something to celebrate and each watch has a special memory to it. Hence I don’t think we will ever sell a watch
Two years ago I discovered this forum and the more I learned about it the more I started to appreciate and love this close community of like minded people
One of the very best features of this forum (at least in my view) is the fact that we don’t speak about money.
When a member posts a thread concerning his true holy grail or his favorite watch, it doesn’t matter one iota if its a $500 or $500,000 watch, it’s his enthusiasm that counts.
Add to it that our moderators in a subtle yet non-negotiable manner prevent inappropriate behavior or language and the forum becomes very very good
But the best of all: the forum helped me to quit smoking after 40 years of puffing away and for almost 6 months now I haven’t touched a cigarette
That’s mind blowing
So There you have it: 40 years of work, career and how I became a collector and forum member in a nutshell haha
Ps hope this wasn’t inappropriate but I’ll let Nicolas be judge of that
Jurry
I have to say I’m very curious why there is not one post about the World Cup.
I don't see any controversy. I just see a good call, my friend. I am trying to see the matches on the TV, and will follow the " Blues " tonight.
These women are terrific.
I think this is an interesting comparative stat....
Putting aside the fact that men are stronger, and maybe faster, the women's game is really just as exciting and well-played as the men.
Your glasses must be very rose tinted if you dont see the huge difference how the matches are played
I didn’t say they were on the same level.
Dutch
You should be bragging.
Thanks
Dubai
It’s difficult to watch...
