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My tribute to Paris and France
Great theme Blommam. I have not posted since last October 2014 but I visit regularly . Just to prove I do visit , I know Thomas Mao was profiled in Robbs Report and gentleman Mark in Paris is now a Patek moderator ( warm congratulations ). On my wrist is my JLC Reverso " Bleu" with a Bleu jacket with the inner lining in the French TRICOLOR . Wishing everyone a great weekend. I will mention that in my first visit to Paris and France in 1996, I was in the midst of terrorist attacks . The only difference being it was not ISSIS but the PLO, the Japanese Red Army and the Baader Meinhoff terrorists . My wife and I walked past the Gendarme sentry guarding the entrance to the police complex by the river Seine and just 20 minutes later whilst we were in the Galleries La Fayetteville store down the road , a terrorist bomb went off in the sentry's box. We climbed 3/4 up the Eiffel Tower to take photos and not long after we climbed down , a bomb blew up the TV and telecommunications equipment on top of the tower. We were also in the same same underground station the night before the bomb blast that killed and maimed so many people. We are in 2015 and these atrocious terrorists acts are happening again. Hope and pray everyone in Paris and everywhere else will be spared from this madness.
Cheers , dreamer
TRICOLOR
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Friday WristScan 20th of November: Paris Roll Call – the City of Light, the City of Love!
Friends, This week, let’s put a focus on what Paris is most well-known for: being the City of Light and Love! Please come join us with a photo of your watch in Paris or one you would like to bring there or one you associate or... For me, Paris is a magica...
Yet to photograph a watch in Paris but still wanted to participate
So added a bit of Paris myself ...
Charming drawing KM!! and lovely Seiko of course...
... I wish you will visit Paris soon! Such a lovely charming City! All the best, Abel.
Wish so, too
Used to go almost every year with my wife, but not been since 2011 or so. Hopefully soon again
Part time impressionist at best ;)
But thanks for the encouragement - although, be careful what you are encouraging me towards
Here's an offer
I am happy to draw one for everyone who comes visit in Vienna - how's that?
You were going to check whether Vienna works...
But did not get back to me on it yet. But I am definitely up for a Zagreb event myself - this year could prove difficult but next year is wide open
Yes Vienna didn't work out
I apologize sincerely for not dropping a note it is very hectic lately Looks like this year we will be friends only virtually but we have all next year ahead We must make it Once more sorry for forgetting to PM you D
No worries
It is hectic enough with our one child, so I can imagine that with three sometimes things fall off the radar. So no apologies necessary - looking forward to those cevapi and grappa!
Sorry for the double post
Not sure how that happened Glad you like my improvised Paris
You can have it either way; I rotated the second one
Editorial services, at your service. Cheers, Cazalea
You're a star!
Thank you so much! Hope this now looks a bit more natural in terms of orientation, not sure it does much for my drawing skills, though
Glas you enjoyed it :)
Was fairly unhappy for not having any appropriate pictures, while really wanting to take part - so decided to make my own
You mean this place?
Who is in the car? Who is chasing? Ahh...the two Usual Suspects And the usual table. And what did i find last time in Paris? Light and love, eh? ...
Nice Calatrava Joe
Never thought such a dial existed. Must be impressive in the metal Cheers, Mark
I didn't know it existed either....
....i saw it in Paris, and the dealer had bought a number of watches from the same family. It came with its original unworn Gay Freres white metal strap and its original box, I had never seen a dial like it. I had to make it mine. I sent it to Patek for s...
A treasure indeed
The joy of seeking watches and sometimes finding something extra-ordinary Glad for you Joe, that's a very cool story and ending Cheers, Mark
a Paris
These will be with me when I visit. Does anyone know Mlle. Seydoux? Maybe? ...
what a pair! I am stunned.
I absolutely adore the GP Foudroyante. I havent seen the Geophysic in metal yet, but it looks phantastic. Enjoy this great pair! Stefan
Terrific post, my dear Blomman. Thank you.
Going after you will be a tough game. I will try... Best, Nicolas
It rains in my heart As it rains on the town,
Il pleure dans mon coeur Comme il pleut sur la ville ; Quelle est cette langueur Qui pénètre mon coeur ? It rains in my heart As it rains on the town, What languor so dark That it soaks to my heart? P. Verlaine this second pic is not spectacular and i gue...
Paul Verlaine's ode prompts . . .
. . . a serenade from our shores. The Kingston Trio, 1960 Affection for France runs deep here, contrary to popular convention. Glad you were able to join us, Pierre. Art
Here we are...
Some awesome moments shared together... And without doubt, many more to come! All the best from the City of Love an Light. Nico ...
Ah, so you confirm the table habits! ;)
Great examples of typical Paris life! HAGWE Blomman
Always great shots my dear friend! They light up my always present desire of visiting Paris again...
... and visiting my young old friends there! Couldn´t make it in 2015, but I´m sure I will be in Paris next year! All the best my dear friend! Un afectuoso abrazo, Abel.
i missed a heartbeat, when i saw the pic with all the FF!
No wonder that it seems impossible to find one, they must be all in the hands of our fellow PuristS! best Stefan
To be in Paris.....
As a PuristS, Paris always holds some fantastic moments! Best Blomman
Hello my dear Blomman! Great idea this theme of a fitting Tribute to Paris with this...
... week end Wrist Scan! You know I have an special Love for this City, which I find so marvellous and beautiful. Full of History, Culture, Enjoyment and Light! The fact that my daughter lived in Paris during five long years gave my wife and me the excuse...
Wonderful put, dear Abel!
And beautiful photos and watches. To many more such moments in the City of L&L! HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Ah, the Reverso Rouge!
It seems we are sharing the taste for the sames watches. Well, i guess with THIS selection you brought to Paris, it is not difficult. best, Stefan
Something for Nicolas and all JLC fans everywhere!
This watch came from a French collection and is a new favorite. A new great car watch. Great category this week and all the best to Paris and all our friends, Best, Tim ...
I've been around few...
tables in Paris in my time I've seen men getting headache and scratching their head I've seen men hard at work and all of it thanks to our Count Vladimir I've traveled across city far and wide and loved it more and more Silent moments and moments that I f...
Camaraderie! Ah, you outed the Parisian mafia! ;)
These shots awakens memories of many happy moments, my friend! Hope to meet you in Paris soon again! HAGWE Blomman
Takes one to out one :)
Few things would make me more happier then see you soon in Paris...very few things my friend Best D
One thing that would make me even happier....
Would be to share a Grappa by the Adriatic Sea....! Best, my friend Blomman
Some of the greatest reminders of our best moments, through your pics.
Thank you so much, Damjan, and don't forget you are always at home, here. Best, Nico
I feel at home..
but it is much better when one knows he's welcomed like in his own home Thank you for that my friend Yours D
The way you show it...
Paris is much more a city of friends and watches than light and love Cool pics!
Paris...
The city I never visited but would love to. If I do, I would bring my one and only SINN Cheers Edward ...
Yes, good point my friend... i can not right now.
Besides you should see the length of my bucket list Endless!!! Cheers Edward
Believe me KMII...
The list is prioritized, a brand new Patek Philippe is on the top of it When the time comes of course. Best Edward
Just playing devils advocate
But I am sure PP would gladly deliver it to Paris, too, if you asked
ouchhh I have no photos to compete.
It's weird but I never thought of taking the landscapes of Paris pictured with a nice watch on my wrist, anyway I do not have any good one. So a big thank you to everyone for these wonderful pictures of my beloved Paris.
Next time?
But until then, maybe a shot of a watch you have been wearing when in Paris? Or why not a shot of a watch you associate whit the city...? HAGWE Blomman
next time? I'll be there in 10 days
meanwhile, I could find those 3: Jardin du Luxembourg MK2 in the north of Paris ...
Paris, to me, was the place I proposed to my wife many years ago
That's how I will remember it - we were young and in love, and she said yes in the garden of the Musee Rodin: As for the watch, I choose to go with one with 'Paris' on the dial: ...
The City of Love! :)
What a excellent example of Paris, the City of Love! And a great watch to follow! You should share it more often, here or over at the GP forum. HAGWE Blomman
Long time I don't go to Paris ...
Busy on my business, I don't have time to travel. I don't have pictures that can honor Paris. Memories: My only watch (not mine anymore) that saw Paris. A Memovox, that's now belongs to a dear friend. Watches that I think can match Paris beauty: 1) Duomet...
In the end of the day.....
Our memories are some of the most important things we carry with us. Wonderful and very apropriate "Paris" lineup, dear Nilo! HAGWE Blomman
My tribute to Paris and France
Great theme Blommam. I have not posted since last October 2014 but I visit regularly . Just to prove I do visit , I know Thomas Mao was profiled in Robbs Report and gentleman Mark in Paris is now a Patek moderator ( warm congratulations ). On my wrist is ...
Thank you for joining this thread!
And sharing your story. Sad to hear that after almost 30 years ago and still this kind of madness. We hope for more peaceful days ahead! Good to know you are still with us even if not actively posting. HAGWE Blomman
I regret .......
Not sticking strictly to your theme and celebrate Paris and writing about the terrorism in 1986. We enjoyed Paris and the rest of France . Culture , museums , the left bank , historic buildings and food were some of the highlights . Cheers , dreamer
Happy to see you back, Dreamer. Incredible story you are telling us.
But sadly... True. All the best, my friend. Nicolas
The Jacket, the blue Reverso... and the Lecorbusier chair :)
Thanks a lot for your warm congratulations Dreamer and we are glad you keep on reading us. It is indeed an incredible story and I'm looking forward to more pieceful times indeed. Thanks for participating to this thread Dreamer, take care Cheers, Mark
You have a good eye for details.....
As I have read your watch reviews . You see the tiniest details and nuances which you described so succinctly . I still remember you , after looking at a panoramic shot of San Francisco I posted in timeout , asked me why there are 2 churches located so cl...
I remember that picture indeed!
You're certainly right about the explanation. Thanks Dreamer for your nice compliments Cheers, Mark
The Tricolor lining seems made for your Reverso!
Sad story that we have not much progressed in 30 years. At the same time there is hope - Paris recovered then and I am confident it will recover now!
Paris will recover and continue to thrive
We must never give in and let terrorism prevent us from going about enjoying our lives . We were advised to cancel our trip to Paris and the rest of France in 1986 due to terrorism in Europe but we chose to ignore and continued with our trip. One blessing...
Bonjour Paris
Unfortunately it\'s already 18 months since my last short visit to the City of Light, need to come back soon! Here is a shot from Trocadero down to the Tour Eiffel I took on my last visit: When it comes to watches, I cannot provide a Paris wristshot, but ...
18 months...
Go by fast! Wonderful shots and the BP will make a great companion! HAGWE Blomman
Just an average Paris park bench
great memories, great friends,always a great time, that's Paris! Here are two park bench shots. I know Blomman already showed his version of the same bench, but these are my photos, my memories CC ...
Ah Paris !
Wonderful city with so much to do! Unfortunately,not many scenery shots taken over the years---more in memory... but what memories! with a friend on the rooftop of printemps the many delicious gourmet meals over the years al fresco dining on the champs el...
The Spirit of Paris! :)
I drink to that! May I ask, which watch is in your third shot? HAGWE Blomman
oops ....
miscounted the shots....yes it's the ebel voyager otherwise known as the world time
Great theme, very nicely put
You seem to have had a very nice time in Paris Blomman and had a very considerate host with Nicolas. I don't have much of these "Paris" pictures but I could find one which is more French tahn Parisian only but hereit is: The traditional Baguette sandwich ...
Yes, baguette! :)
I still get a smile on my face when I see the people of Paris with their baguette in the hand in the street! I never saw this habit anywhere else... Wonderful! HAGWE Blomman
Such a great idea for the wristscan, Blomman!
Everyone has posted so many great photographs of great times. It is wonderful to see and to have something to look forward to. Merci. A Paris. Bientot.
MB&Fs in Paris
I have no doubt that Paris will recover from the cowardice acts of terrorism, if not already. Always love the City of Lights. Here's one of me and SheWhoMustBeObeyed sporting our MB&Fs during one of our trips to Paris. Here's another that was taken earlie...
Great to see, Horo! :)
But a bit confused... SheWhoMustBeObeyed lives in Sweden! HAGWE Blomman
So much to see, remember, and post about Paris
I first visited more than 25 years ago. On that first trip I learned why this iconic shape is held so dear by Mr. Frenchman. Because it represents that which is essential for every visit, and for every joy or sorrow shared between men and women. Over the ...
You made me remember my first visit to Paris, Mike...
I was fresh out of college and was visiting Europe for the first time. I stayed at a hostel in St. Germain, having a baguette for breakfast and dinner, but partying until the wee hours. Good times for sure! Like you, nowadays, better hotels, crowds, bars,...
Wow - the only post progressing through a quarter of a century!
Great journey you took us on, Mike - thanks!
Easy & hard together.. As it is my beloved, my favourite City.. Also as thinking of friends, comraderie & laughter.. And many, maany watches.. :))
.. many wonderful buildings and a spectrum of moods ! Als numerous pictures taken there .. Hope you therefore will allow to submit a kaleidoscope of pics, featuring several watches, watches with connection, watches in lovely moments. Thus, not one single ...
Thanks for the kind thoughts and souvenirs, my friend.
As you said, to be re lived... All the best, Nicolas
Indeed we do!
And more of these moments to come! Thank you for this great Paris mosaic, my friend! HAGWE Blomman
Your love for Paris is evident, dear H
I believe it to be the unofficial capital for Purists, would you agree? Have a great weekend, Alex
A city which I am very fond of, and of which I hold many great memories
In front of a No. 7 in Place Vendome, a place which I am sure many here have known. Enjoying a cold beer on a sunny afternoon. A dream come true! Being at Roland Garros this past spring. What better way to cool down after an afternoon stroll than with a B...
I still have it, Nico
And, actually, I have been wearing it a lot lately! What a great treat it is to wear it! Cómo estás, Nico? Te mando un abrazo fuerte y aquí estoy para lo que necesites, aunque sea una simple charla. Abrazo, Alejandro
I am relieved. ;) Muchas gracias, Amigo. Fortunamente, me queda un poco de Mezcal para
Pasarlo... Un abrazo a ti tambien. Nico
Thanks, H
I should have ordered a raspberry and blueberry sorbets to match the bezel on the Pepsi ;-) Cheers, Alex
Actually, I was in Paris once . . .
. . . a very long time ago. July, 1968, to be exact . . . shortly after the student riots. Obviously, the watch to wear . . . . . . would be the Sixties. ...
Excellent, Art. I live just in the street where the riots were the most important. ;)
You should come back! Best, Nicolas
Nicolas would've been four in '68 . . .
. . . but even then, I wouldn't put it past him ;-) . . .
You know Art..
one jar from balcony in wrong moment.... on the wrong head and next thing you know.... '68 happens
It has been a while for you....
1968, the year before my birth! Time for another visit, dear Art? HAGWE Blomman
No plans at the moment, blomman . . .
. . . but one never knows; perhaps there will be an opportunity next year. I might well be in Europe, although not scheduled to be in France. Best, Art
Going out shortly to visit friends . . .
. . . with the Sixties on my wrist . . . ...
What else? :)
Now for full student riot points a Spezimatic GUB would have been even better!
Not sure about a Spezimatic . . .
. . . but vintage GUB as interpreted by Dirk Dornblüth? . . . [credit: Aquaracer, 2012] . . . right up my alley! ...
Lovely!
Did not know that the architecture was GUB based - thanks! Your watch is right up my strasse, too but not sure if student riot approved - there the Senator Sixties may well have the edge
I shot so many pictures on this bridge!
Difficult to choose one pic but I love to see the Seine. Fx ...
Fx, you have so many great shots of this watch...
You just may need to buy it! Best Joe
Tossing my hat in over the wall
Here is my contribution. I've never been to Paris, but I see and read, it's C'est Magnifique! My watch posed with some famous French art. (It is very difficult shooting wrist photos.) These are all French artists posing with my watch, with a bit of a twis...
I like his work too
Had I pared my post down, Daumier's work and one other would have stayed. : ) Helen
Your watch reminds me of ....
The kind of wristwatches ladies used to wear in Paris in the 1940's. Integrated bracelet, often with the watch dial hidden.... The following scans are from Jaeger-LeCoultre 1945 catalog: Thank you for joining us with your great line of French art, Helen! ...
Eye candy to me!Jaeger-LeCoultre
I love wearing my bangle and charm bracelets and I love wearing my watches. Now if I could find a charm bracelet with a watch uniquely integrated into it. Thank you so much for posting the beautiful vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watch bracelets. Helen
My pleasure, Helen!
A lot of beautiful ladies watches were made during the 1930-1960. Many of them - hard to tell if they are jewelry or watches...! Best Blomman
Well, my trip to Paris ended with something different
A Van Cleef for my wife At the George V Hagwe Joe ...
Talk about happy ending! :)
Wonderful, Joe! Another example of the City of Love! HAGWE Blomman
I love Paris!
And the people of Paris! A city I love with warm and friendly people. Great theme Blomman. Here are shots of my watches in Paris Montblanc Villeret grand feu enamel I wore to Paris last year for business With fellow moderators in Paris - Watches from Fx, ...
Paris - memories of the JLC boutique
Paris! Just a couple of hours away, but i am far more often in Brisbane, Singapore or Dubai than in Paris. Well, thats for Business, while Paris is for the heart. First a disappointment to see the Breguet Boutique and Museum closed (June 2014), but then t...
Great shots, Stefan!
The JLC Boutiqe have some really good stuff on display! HAGWE Blomman
Never been to Paris
The wife and I have always planned to go but then we kept having kids and never had time But now we have decided to make the time to go, to show support, and demonstrate to these terrorists that life goes on...their mission much like their lives a wasted ...
"....we kept having kids and never had time"
Mike, You're both doctors (obstetrician and paediatrician); surely you know how to avoid babies? Remember the good old GTGs? Tokyo 2004 JLC PuristS GTG What watch is this? Regards, MTF ...
That was a great evening...one of my favorite.
I learned so much and met so many nice collectors. Even an esteemed Japanese collector who obviously forgot that we had a nice 2 hour conversation sitting next to one another..but I digress. Yes the Mrs. and I should know better...or is it that we do know...
PuristS Flight of Fancy over Paris...with watches
I learned to live in Paris and love in Roma. Before Paris, there was no foie gras and Before Roma there was no expresso. Here is my Flight of Fancy over Paris .....with watches and a little walk down my favourite Place: Flight of Fancy to Paris Chopard Vi...
Love the last shot!
To have gone by helicopter over Paris must have been a great experience! But the shot that catch my attention is your last shot... How true, this is Paris! HAGWE Blomman
