Our confirmed judges for this session . . .
. . . are RM moderator Andrew H for Watch of the Week, and Mrs h (hs111's other half) for Wrist Scan. I've sent an invitation for Static Photo, but have not heard back from him as of yet. I'd appreciate a volunteer to be on stand-by, just in case. Art
Wrist Scan honors have been awarded to . . .
. . . Richard, courtesy rws (Mrs hs111). Her decision will necessarily be posted in parts due to format limitations. "Hello Art ! First of all, I just want to say, that for me as a total newbie here in the Forum, and WristScan section, it was not easy for...
Wrist Scan honors, continued . . .
2a/ as a runner-up & second, I chose Timerider's De Bethune piece : a rare watch, I learned, not too much Bling and a classical layout ! Although the submission asked for not to be entered into the " competition", I found the story connected, really n...
Wrist Scan honors, continued, part II . . .
2b) A tied 2 nd rank as mentioned: the WS of Laurent ( Noodia), a Longines 33.3 Chrono. When hs, just introducing the pedigree and importance of Longines examples like this, I have to say, I am in no way a person to judge on the technical merits of this o...
Wrist Scan honors, continued, part III . . .
2c) Furthermore, a third for tied 2nd: There is mkt33's quite unusual "WS รก quartet" , where apparently 4 friends, with watches of the same type, same dial configurations form a "Musketeer square", showing their bonding. It appeared to me at least 3 watch...
Wrist Scan honors, finale . . .
1a) Now here - last but not least - comes the final one, for 1st rank: For me without doubt, it's the entry of RichardN's PSM, with a heart-warming story of the ( non-watch wearing !) friends, who listen to his occasional mentioning of this brand and watc...
A note of thanks to both Mr and Mrs h . . .
. . . for taking time away from their vacation to participate in this week's thread. True Purists, in the best tradition. Art
Thank you, Nico.. These are tiny, early steps.. But my interest for watches is increasing
.. Sometimes, I would just dictate to my "secretary hs" , my text.. Honestly said : As I'm not yet quite willing to learn the posting procedures, but it very well may be, that this train already has left the station -- and the dice have fallen ;)) - We bo...
Static Photo honors have been conferred upon . . .
. . . Erik, by co-judges Nilo and Mrs N. "Art, Here you have the Static picture results. 3rd place goes to hs111 with his beautiful setting of two JLC Deep Sea. Well composed, nice colors, wonderful watches. 2nd place goes to Amanico (Nicolas) and his Pol...
Wow. Thank you so much Nilo and Mrs. N.
I'm glad you found my short story enjoyable and hope that I'll be able to contribute more in the future. I would never have thought I'd win on my second post. Glad to be a part of the community. Erik
Alright - so Watch of the Week.....
There were some great watches and great stories behind them. Enjoyed reading them all and indeed, what the Purists has come to mean for so many collectors and enthusiasts out there. What started as a curiosity and perhaps a fascination, becomes friendship...
Thank you Andrew! You are too kind and it was a pleasure
to tell the story of this piece and honor my watch Buddy. WS is always a highlight of my week and all the PuristS make it great fun. Thanks again and can't wait until next week! Best to all, Tim
Thanks much, Andrew, for the decision . . .
. . . and to all for sharing tales of friendship as well as watches. I'm missing Andrew and Marcus immensely, and hope they'll return before much longer. A special moderator's mention to CC for this image . . . . . . which I found compelling, not least fo...
