This one definitely reminds me of a fellow Purist

Jun 27, 2013,21:45 PM
 

...a good guy, generous friend, strong contributor to our community (and Wrist Scan participant from time to time), curator of an astounding personal collection of which this unreal piece (on loan to me for a recent photo shoot) is one representative example.  The Breguet Cal. 3755 tourbillon perpetual calendar retrograde date squelette:



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A rare treat to have this true gentleman as a good friend...

Best,

Gary G

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For Bim and

 
 By: flamenco : June 27th, 2013-09:29
Glory ... And the crazy gang in Paris who caused the closure of the Eiffel !!! LOL What about to a watch that reminds you of a fellow Purists :) ...  
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This is a watch which reminds me of a Purists member and good friend!

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 27th, 2013-10:03
He lives in Paris, and got some night and bloody preferences, just as a hint! Have a great week en friends! Cordial regards, Abel. ...  
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I wonder who...?! ;)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2013-12:34
Beautiful watch, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman
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Yes Nicolas! I m fortunate to have many nice friends here! But...

 
 By: Subexplorer : June 27th, 2013-14:27
... I don t know why this one reminds me of some special vladeske character every time I wear it on my wrist! Un abrazo amigo!
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;)... THank you, my friend. I am moved. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-21:58
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This watch was caused by ...

 
 By: nilomis : June 27th, 2013-10:35
A friend: This Zenith: A great weekend to all, Nilo ...  
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A great reason...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2013-12:35
To get a watch! :) I think no one here hasn't been influenced by some of the other members here... HAGWE Blomman
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For sure ...

 
 By: nilomis : June 27th, 2013-12:45
This is a place where influence is the name of the game. I'm only impervious to infuence when a higher law triggers, like watches without running seconds or watches that don't looks like a watch. Cheers, Nilo
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Great Causes!

 
 By: flamenco : June 27th, 2013-16:30
Looks like u have the entire compliment! Great shots Nilo, as always.
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Not all ...

 
 By: nilomis : June 27th, 2013-17:01
Just the SS and black Ti version. I run from gold like a vampire from garlic. Don't know the reason but gold does repel me. Cheers, Nilo
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"It depends, Mr Bond, on which side . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 27th, 2013-17:37
. . . of the Alps you are." :-) Just got back from Seacliff for lunch and a few Bohemias . . . . . . with a friend. Interestingly, he has quite a nice collection - mostly Rolex, a Patek, a Cartier, and a few others - but not a 'watch guy'. He's endlessly ...  
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Superb photos, Art. What a decorum! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-22:39
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Nice shots and watch, my friend. If I ever fall on a nice vintage one, maybe... ;)

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-23:19
And then I will post it in your honor. All the best, Nicolas
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Great ...

 
 By: nilomis : June 29th, 2013-03:13
You must join the Dark Side of the 36000. In respect to the vintage ones, they are a bit smaller, but the coolness factor is the same. Cheers, Nilo
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Thinking of...

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-11:58
1/ Graham, because of this watch: 2/ Filip, for this one: 3/ Two other great members of this Communtiy, who transformed a dark moment in a moving one: 4/ Our Bill for this one: 5/ Last but not least, our dear Art for this one: And many others, of cou...  
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Great memories...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2013-12:36
And a stunning lineup, my friend! :) HAGWE Blomman
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Well, there is another one which makes me think of Kung Fu Panda...

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-13:07
But it is a bit too early to reveal it... Best, Nicolas
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More hints ?!? [nt]

 
 By: flamenco : June 27th, 2013-16:36
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No Darko moments [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : June 27th, 2013-14:07
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Hmmm, someone is knocking at your door, my friend. ;)

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-14:11
General Alladin, or Darko? Bets are open! Best, Nicolas
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Bets could be open

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 28th, 2013-06:10
but bat is prepared :) ....come on you can do one more for Aladdin ;)
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;)

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-06:18
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Whoops!! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2013-09:58
. . . my apologies to all - the image I posted yesterday of two of my friend's watches included at least one outright fake. I didn't notice until after carefully looking it over. Memo to self: only post photos that can be personally vouched for. The photo... 
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It can happen to anyone

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 28th, 2013-12:23
no need to be embarrassed ...coincidentally we heard story in Paris about fake Rolex and Nigerian roulette ,) Best regards dear Art D
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Aaah, the Nigerian Roulette. ;)

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-13:07
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'Nigerian roulette'? . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 29th, 2013-13:13
. . . sounds dangerous! . . .
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Yes! :)

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2013-14:25
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I'll keep it simple this time.. A kind salut to you and many !

 
 By: hs111 : June 28th, 2013-13:22
Well, I've decided to go for two of my all-time favorites, In a summerly surrounding .. 2 Mermaids special to me .. And Chapeau to you here ! These two as they represent refined finesse.. These latter two are fine watches, as simple as that: not more , no...  
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Excellent DSA duo!

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:50
The finese is even better! What a collection of JLCs. The trouble the forum get us into ... LOL
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Thanks for kind looking and nice words ! [nt]

 
 By: hs111 : June 29th, 2013-05:15
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Two community watches...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2013-12:20
One old... One new... Both colourful! :) HAGWE Blomman ...  
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Love that red dial Tribute

 
 By: Geo : June 27th, 2013-12:22
Thanks for posting it! GEO
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After seeing this one live...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2013-12:32
On friends wrist... I knew I was doomed... ;) Thank you! :) Best Blomman
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Too many ....but some recent memories

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : June 27th, 2013-13:40
For persistence Because it is quintessential Because it keeps calling Because i will get a visit if i dont post it ...  
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Excellent... Especially the first one. :)

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-13:56
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Smart...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 28th, 2013-06:13
choices... :) Cordially Da...
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Uhm.....temptations are what we live for....right? [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : June 27th, 2013-14:08
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Vintage & Modern

 
 By: flamenco : June 27th, 2013-16:41
A timeless classic & and a classic in the making ! Both excellent ! I just adore your outdoor shots :)
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Great photo of the LLD!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : June 27th, 2013-12:33
Looks almost like it is spinning! Is it? :) HAGWE Blomman
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Motion capture ;)

 
 By: flamenco : June 27th, 2013-16:54
Just dun ask me why ... LOL Good eye Blomman!
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I was trembling somewhat...understandably [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : June 27th, 2013-23:51
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Indeed ...

 
 By: bimbeano : June 27th, 2013-14:06
I think the LLD can be considered a true community watch for the Purists ... I wasn't influenced in any way by anybody about the LLD, just pure love when i saw the first picture .. and an instant buy when i first saw it in the flesh at the AD. The strap h...  
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The Freak is strongly linked to our virtual home.

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2013-14:08
But the Wittnauer is truly something! Superb answer, my friend. Nicolas
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You know why ????

 
 By: bimbeano : June 27th, 2013-14:09
Because we're all Freaks !!!!
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That is an excellent answer. How true! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-23:21
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There's something special . . .

 
 By: Dr No : June 28th, 2013-11:03
. . . about that Wittnauer, Bim. Eccentric, but in an entirely natural way. It has an aura much like innumerable vintage Omegas, or Livius' Minerva . . .
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I know ..

 
 By: bimbeano : June 28th, 2013-11:13
... i think the dial might be the biggest reason for that ... ... but then there is the shape of the case and lugs ... ... the hour hand .. ... the second hand .. ... the minute hand ... ... the flash at 12 ... ... the crown ain't bad either ... So it' s ... 
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Very nice theme pick, flamenco!

 
 By: KIH : June 27th, 2013-16:09
That's the spirit! Here is of and to a very good Purist friend of mine. HAGWE! Ken ...  
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A friend with great taste !

 
 By: flamenco : June 27th, 2013-16:58
The community in Tokyo always have a blast, and thanks for your reports and photos!
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Thank you flamenco, but this was taken...

 
 By: KIH : June 27th, 2013-17:01
... in (hint) Berlin :-) Got to go to plan to visit HK soon! Ken
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Wishing for blue skies wherever you may be...

 
 By: beel_lim : June 27th, 2013-21:28
especially here in hazy Kuala Lumpur. ...  
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Beautiful blue!

 
 By: KIH : June 28th, 2013-01:44
Very nice!
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Sorry to hear that

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:04
But that N95 will go well with that Monster !! Keep safe !
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This one definitely reminds me of a fellow Purist

 
 By: Gary G : June 27th, 2013-21:45
...a good guy, generous friend, strong contributor to our community (and Wrist Scan participant from time to time), curator of an astounding personal collection of which this unreal piece (on loan to me for a recent photo shoot) is one representative exam...  
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Ah, great watch you have brought up again, Gary!

 
 By: KIH : June 28th, 2013-01:45
Not only that, but wonderful presentation as usual, Gary! Ken
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Killer

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:08
Piece! Killer shot! And what a friend, Gary! HAGWE!
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For the colorful vintage diver community!...

 
 By: MattS : June 28th, 2013-00:36
Matt ...  
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Great combo MAtt ;-) [nt]

 
 By: p@trice : June 28th, 2013-00:58
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Great shot!

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:11
Love the matching NATO and Patina! Love it!
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thanks flamenco! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : June 28th, 2013-20:16
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Nice picture my friend !

 
 By: alain2701 : June 29th, 2013-05:33
nt
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Today, it's the anniversary of a friend ...

 
 By: p@trice : June 28th, 2013-01:03
HAGWE Best Patrice ...  
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Ah, you are here, too :-)

 
 By: KIH : June 28th, 2013-01:46
Very, very nice. I love this particular one, too! Ken
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You ... Here ? ;-)

 
 By: p@trice : June 28th, 2013-02:09
Thanks for your kind comment ! Best Patrice
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Still sublime!

 
 By: small-luxury-world : June 28th, 2013-05:01
HAGWE, Oliver
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Thanks Oliver ! [nt]

 
 By: p@trice : June 28th, 2013-12:12
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Beautiful wristshot !

 
 By: alain2701 : June 29th, 2013-05:36
Marvelous watch with this enamel dial and this red "XII", my friend !
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Some kind of madness ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : June 28th, 2013-02:20
helps to survive here ... and with those friends ... Spent more time in Geneva as in Paris recently and it was not bad as well, but I missed the spirit of the gang ... chocolate junkies ... and so on ... :-) HAGWE, Oliver ...  
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Very nice

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:02
Ver nice LE Lange ! Especially that Double Sheep Chrono ! LOLLL
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Colorful

 
 By: alain2701 : June 28th, 2013-04:29
I hesitated ... But I thought a lost friend with this rare watch ... :-( ...  
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Excellent choice my friend, superb ! [nt]

 
 By: p@trice : June 28th, 2013-12:19
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a trio of pics reminding me of Vlad and Bim, the first purists i met(i think)

 
 By: G99 : June 28th, 2013-05:33
Vlad with his first experience of an SM300 Bim as this must be his favourite watch i ever owned. And the 3 of us together. I'm sorry if i've missed any of my friends, but there are only so many pics one can post. you are all friends to me. Graham. ...  
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Moving pictures, and excellent memories!

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-06:15
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Hear, hear!!!!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 28th, 2013-06:20
Most excellent punchline!!! G man Best D
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Trio

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:16
A love triangle is always interesting ! LOLLL HAGWE, G !
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He He.... Calm down! :) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-23:24
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no love triangle, i might...

 
 By: G99 : June 30th, 2013-01:19
no love triangle, i might share watches, but Bim is all mine :) On 29 Jun 2013 01:16, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* flamenco (registered) on June 28th, 2013 - 17:16 > > *Title: Trio > * > > *
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ROFL!!! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 30th, 2013-03:11
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Too many to mention

 
 By: Ubik : June 28th, 2013-06:43
Many more I could mention - a privilege and a pleasure to know everyone of you. ...  
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too many to mention...but you didn't miss many! [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : June 28th, 2013-07:36
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Always in good company!

 
 By: flamenco : June 28th, 2013-17:21
Lucky u ! Lucky Purists Pro mates ! Thanks for the great shots!
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Appreciated Flamenco [nt]

 
 By: Ubik : July 1st, 2013-10:22
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For TBean and

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 28th, 2013-08:07
Grappa ;) P e r f e c t timing perfect theme flamenco!!! To how many PuristS you can find cryptic reference on picture? ;) Yes I put subliminal messages to my pictures thank you for asking :) :) and of course I ask my self what would Nilo do ??? B & W...  
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Great pics ...

 
 By: nilomis : June 28th, 2013-15:34
Not a clue about the subliminal message but ... Nilo had added a tad more of contrast on the B&W pic. Blacks should be black and white ... White. Cheers, Nilo
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+1 for Tyler! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-23:09
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Not a watch friend...

 
 By: mrsnak : June 28th, 2013-11:05
...but just got back yesterday from a quick trip up to Big Sur to celebrate the memory of a good friend who recently passed. Bittersweet, as we scattered her ashes on the beautiful coast, but we all had plenty of laughs and tears. Been a stranger to the P...  
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Welcome back, my frend. Sorry to read the sad news.

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-11:33
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We missed you too mrsnak

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 28th, 2013-12:40
it is sad ocassion but it is nice if you can have few laughs at that moment meaning only somebody very good and special passed away Regards Damjan
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Whenever I wear any watch...

 
 By: jporos : June 28th, 2013-13:14
I think about the PuristS. However, whenever I take a picture, I think about Nicolas and the Leica spell he put me under. HAGWE! ...  
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LOL. You should blame Leica, not me. ;)

 
 By: amanico : June 28th, 2013-13:20
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The one that reminds me of everyone...

 
 By: AlexSunrise : June 28th, 2013-14:40
As my modest 1675 has been on my wrist on several travels where I have had the chance to meet and hang out with some great guys and gals! Cheers to all, And apologies for the bad pic. Best, Alex ...  
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It's the thought that counts.....

 
 By: KIH : June 28th, 2013-19:38
... and I think the pic, watch and the story are nice! Ken
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Thanks, Ken!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : June 30th, 2013-07:42
I long for this one to be on my wrist whenever I get the chance to visit Japan. Always great to hear from you, Alex
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Drop me a line when you come next time...! [nt]

 
 By: KIH : June 30th, 2013-07:48
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For Molle

 
 By: arthurS : June 28th, 2013-14:56
I know my photographic skills can't compare to his - and I also only use the mobile phone, BUT he was the one who got me into SEIKO. I sincerely don't know if he's around here, anyhow: Thank you Stefan , you are a great inspiration! ...  
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Very, very nice SEIKOs!

 
 By: KIH : June 28th, 2013-19:39
Thanks for sharing. Very nice watches, indeed! Ken
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This one is for Glorygunners

 
 By: Iceman : June 29th, 2013-02:22
A watch crazy guy , with an amazing Lange collection, but most importanly a true gentelman and a great person. However its this AP that bond us together. A pleasure to know you mate. Iceman ...  
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Thanks Flamenco for starting theme

 
 By: dreamer8 : June 29th, 2013-03:13
Nice " whirly " shot . Two of my watches reminds me about the Purist Community. My Rolex GMT is a favourite of mine and Rolex GMTs are also a favourite amongst many Purists , the most notable being our moderator Nico with his umpteen variations of the Rol...  
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A community watch...

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2013-04:50
We have several, here: And quite a lot are JLCs... Such as those you mentionned, was well as the Reverso Red. The Rolex GMT is certainly another one. They have something special, for sure. Thanks for your input, my friend. All the best, Nicolas. PS: You s... 
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Romanticized

 
 By: flamenco : June 29th, 2013-19:40
Love how your shots makes the GMT quite poetic That second photo ... Simply brilliant
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Another chip- in .. With nice memories to a good friend here..

 
 By: hs111 : June 29th, 2013-05:09
Who has often helped and chaperonized humble me with my watch passion, - always friendly, in good mood and patient, as well. Thank you specifically for a special week some time ago, that once had made several wishes come true. And also thanks to many here...  
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Well, these two are strongly linked to a certain Framboise. ;)

 
 By: amanico : June 29th, 2013-06:18
Two pure candies! Best, my friend. Nico
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Framboise.. Is strrrong medicine.. Only Dr Mamadu is of help..

 
 By: hs111 : June 29th, 2013-07:50
with his certain pills; - as per the Framboise, carefulness was the lesson, But luckily: All is well, that ends well ! And this was the case, - so the candies could and still can be enjoyed ! :) Furtheron my best, and HAGWE hs
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The Rolex 666 seems to...

 
 By: Bill : June 30th, 2013-22:55
The Rolex 666 seems to be a favorite among many. A quick shot in the wild on the phone. HAGWE Bill...  
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Very nice " in ze wild ", Bill. Have fun. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : June 30th, 2013-23:01
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A couple more pix Rolex...

 
 By: Bill : June 30th, 2013-23:04
A couple more pix Rolex 666. This time the right side up. Can never tell which way the will come up lol. Bill...  
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One more to keep you...

 
 By: Bill : July 1st, 2013-00:10
One more to keep you company. Bill...  
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A Devilish Beast.

 
 By: amanico : July 1st, 2013-00:12
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