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Static verdict...
jtbradely/John wrote the following:
Hi blomman, here is my
long-winded verdict:
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I’m honored to have been selected as StaticJudge this week and humbled that I am to judge others’ photos when, despite being on ThePurists for over a decade, I have yet to post a single photo.
The genesis of what drives our passion for watches, and the impulse behind the acquisition of a particular timepiece, is interesting to me.
When I think “Happy Watches” I wonder if the impulse to buy is pure hedonism and acquisitiveness, or the desire for a memento to mark a milestone in life such as the birth of a child, an important birthday, a marriage (a divorce?!?), or attaining some other significant goal. I almost always use one of my life’s milestones as the impetus to buy. So for me, my Happy Watches are associated with important moments in my life. But frankly, I think more hedonic impulse purchases are in order!
This week’s submissions were excellent, and choosing was difficult.
--Blomman started it off with, among others, a pristine vintage Omega Seamaster 300 on a bed of black tropic straps.
--Nilo gave us some exquisite shots of his trademark black-dialed beauties.
--Nicolas offered up some very compelling shots of the legendary Polaris, my favorite being his composition with the bird’s nest—something precious lies there.
--Cazalea submitted the ultimate Happy Watch—an exuberantly colorful piece with happy faces on the hands and dial itself.
--HS111 and I seem sympatico in associating watches with events and friendships, and he offered up a quartet of vintage examples and commentary.
--CrownComfort, in the same vein, submitted a watch dear to his heart because it was a gift to his daughter. I will do the same one day with my own daughter and son.
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I’m honored to have been selected as StaticJudge this week and humbled that I am to judge others’ photos when, despite being on ThePurists for over a decade, I have yet to post a single photo.
The genesis of what drives our passion for watches, and the impulse behind the acquisition of a particular timepiece, is interesting to me.
When I think “Happy Watches” I wonder if the impulse to buy is pure hedonism and acquisitiveness, or the desire for a memento to mark a milestone in life such as the birth of a child, an important birthday, a marriage (a divorce?!?), or attaining some other significant goal. I almost always use one of my life’s milestones as the impetus to buy. So for me, my Happy Watches are associated with important moments in my life. But frankly, I think more hedonic impulse purchases are in order!
This week’s submissions were excellent, and choosing was difficult.
--Blomman started it off with, among others, a pristine vintage Omega Seamaster 300 on a bed of black tropic straps.
--Nilo gave us some exquisite shots of his trademark black-dialed beauties.
--Nicolas offered up some very compelling shots of the legendary Polaris, my favorite being his composition with the bird’s nest—something precious lies there.
--Cazalea submitted the ultimate Happy Watch—an exuberantly colorful piece with happy faces on the hands and dial itself.
--HS111 and I seem sympatico in associating watches with events and friendships, and he offered up a quartet of vintage examples and commentary.
--CrownComfort, in the same vein, submitted a watch dear to his heart because it was a gift to his daughter. I will do the same one day with my own daughter and son.
[This one I can't resist showing 1. it is a GP, 2. because of what it represent for CC and his daughter]
--Joe/4JS gave us a stunning hedonic duet. I want to be more like Joe someday.
--Pplater displayed his wonderful Speake-Marin Shimoda (among others) and offered some poignant sentiments associated with that piece in particular.
I haven’t touched on many other worthy submissions—but they are no less worthy, and I commend all participants for their excellent submissions and heart-felt sentiments.
The one that moved me the most, and this week’s winner, is Ken’s photo of his Haldiman H1, for its association with the earlier days of ThePurists, the brilliant horology embodied within, and Ken’s implicit sentiments, which reflect my own—that watches aren’t merely mechanical wonders or toys or soulless objects; they aren’t merely hedonism expressed in an expensive objet d’art; instead, for many of us, they are deeply associated with, and inspire our nostalgia for, life’s joys, accomplishments and friendships.
My thanks to ThePurists team for selecting me as StaticJudge this week.
Cheers,
John
Congrats Ken!
Best
Blomman
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Our judges for Week #10 Happy watches are....
TGH for WristScan, jtbradley (John) for Static and Dr Strong (Jeff) for Watch of the week! Frist verdicts will be posted shortly. Best Blomman
WristScan verdict -
Friends, First verdict has arrived - TGH verdict: --- Hi blomman, I vote to cazalea's Alain Silberstein-Smile day WristShot, Especially from side (Red Triangle)! Best Regareds, TGH --- That is a great choice and in true spirit of the theme! Thank you very...
Static verdict...
jtbradely/John wrote the following: Hi blomman, here is my long-winded verdict: * * * I’m honored to have been selected as StaticJudge this week and humbled that I am to judge others’ photos when, despite being on ThePurists for over a decade, I have yet ...
Wow.... it's great to be recognized :-)
.. many things happened. It's been a long time. Yeah, happy days. I sure hope there will be more down the road! Thank you! Ken
A very worthy winner
wonderful photo, congrats to Ken and many thanks John for the honourable mention of my GP gift ;) CC
Watch of the Week verdict.....
Friends, We have the last verdict, Dr Strong/Jeff wrote the followign: My choice is Fernando's Daytona. Because the watch is awesome - isn't is great when the Rolex people try something different and get wild ? - and because the picture is great. It remin...
Wow, totally unexpected!
Thank you guys! You are so right Jeff, watches only enhance and add to the pleasure given to us by our loved ones. It's a reminder that each and every moment spent with them is so precious and in a way fleeting. Thank you for the accolade. :) cheers ferna...
Great pictures and happy watches make for another so enjoyable WS! Thank you ,,,
... and congratulations both for all our friends, the Judges and of course the winners! Have a nice week everybody! Kind regards, Abel.
