AndrewD[HoMe Moderator]
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Ambience I
May 01, 2012,16:05 PM
We moved regularly from cafe to restaurant and back again, and to tell you the truth I just followed the crowd. So here are a few miscellaneous photos to put the watches in context.
Andrew
Our mascot, who never kept still long enough to take a photo!
Dinner on Day 1. Combine 1 and 2 for a delicious soup ...
Lubrication ...
Cheers
Lunch on Day 2 ...
The biggest creme brulee I have ever eaten (but none was wasted!) ...
PuristS adjourned to a nearby printing and copy shop. If you were wondering where all those counterfeit watches with papers come from ...
Dinner at an Italian restaurant ...
Mo giving cocktail instructions to the barman ...
Even when I try to get 'serious' pictures or food and wine, watches are thrust into the picture.
I discovered that all PuristS like their desserts ... why choose one when you can have all four!
And yes there was intermittent blue sky, but I hardly noticed when the company was so good!
While there is no place like HoMe, Paris is not too shabby either.
Andrew
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The Great Paris Exposition of 2012
By: AndrewD : April 30th, 2012-20:48
Dear all, You have already seen many of the images from the recent PuristS Paris GTG ( 1 2 3 ) and while I am still sorting out all the photos from the trip, I thought I would present to you some of the watches that were around (on wrists, in pockets, in ...
Andrew, the black dial YG watch in the
By: ArthurSG : April 30th, 2012-20:53
4th and 5th pic from the top... what is that? I can't make out the signature on the dial. Thanks in advance and for this post. Arthur
Stunning, isn't it?
By: AndrewD : April 30th, 2012-21:23
It's a gold Longines with a single button flyback seconds. The writing on the dial is "Longines, 17 jewels" and "Brevet" (patented in French). Others can give you more detail, but it's a striking piece with the black dial and gold lettering/hands against ...
This movement was discussed
By: Ubik : May 2nd, 2012-10:19
a short while ago here, Arthur. home.watchprosite.com It's worth looking at the whole thread. The movement I show is from this watch. It is not as well known a movement as the 13zn, more of a Longines insiders watch, but it is an inhouse Longines ...
THe Zeniths are also the
By: ArthurSG : April 30th, 2012-20:56
military 13ZNs? looks like you really had a blast in Paris.
Top top topisssime post, Andrew.
By: amanico : April 30th, 2012-22:21
All is there, the ambiance, watches, friendship, through your wonderful pics. This M 9 works very well! I am specially impressed by the detailed pictures of the 6542 dial. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and you know it, Paris is your 2d home, now!...
All with the DLux4 ...
By: AndrewD : April 30th, 2012-22:35
I haven't even got to the M9 images yet! And I'm very pleased that the camaraderie shone through. More posts to come. A
You say.... as would pplater said
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 30th, 2012-23:31
Zivjeli Awesome post made me relive all the great moments we had together again. Paris & GTG=Win - win situation All the best dear Andrew Damjan
My friend
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 1st, 2012-03:42
please don't do it... and as I remember you haven't got any left...or you hide it from us??? That would be completely unacceptable!! Best Damjan This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2012-05-01 03:42:30
Unreal!
By: Gary G : May 1st, 2012-00:52
Just makes me ponder how desparately little I know about these great vintage pieces -- what a selection! Many thanks for sharing, Andrew. Best, Gary G
Thank You. Great photos.
By: dreamer8 : May 1st, 2012-02:24
Fantastic watches and some amazing vintage.That bakelite GMT of Nico's is oustanding. Your photo of that Vintgage Rose memovox just makes me want one. Very glad to see picture 13 and sad at the same time for me. I am pretty sure this is the JLC reference ...
What a great trip. Wow some great pieces there
By: watch-guy.com : May 1st, 2012-03:30
Is that an original Lindbergh or the re-issue? That JLC triple calender with horn lugs is divine - just like Picasso used to wear except in SS Love to hear all about your trip Julian
Yes it is amazing
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 1st, 2012-03:54
how nice person I am! Seriously it is very dangerous to go to GTGs specially in Paris you can hook to vintage & independent & high horology & niche watches ...and alcohol as well Best D
LOL. I think we all have this feeling
By: Ubik : May 2nd, 2012-01:39
at these GTG's. They can plant very dangerous seeds in the brain! Not helped by your European industrial grade paintstripper , grappa! Another one before the year is out I think!
I see that you had a very good time, Andrew!
By: KIH : May 1st, 2012-07:03
I truly wish I could have joined you! I still had lots to take care of even after becoming "free" so to speak.... Hope to visit PuristS globally someday... Thanks for the pics! Ken
Ambience I
By: AndrewD : May 1st, 2012-16:05
We moved regularly from cafe to restaurant and back again, and to tell you the truth I just followed the crowd. So here are a few miscellaneous photos to put the watches in context. Andrew Our mascot, who never kept still long enough to take a photo! Dinn...
A mouth watering report
By: Ubik : May 2nd, 2012-01:33
This brings back the weekend so well, Andrew. You have captured so many of the watches beautifully and the spirit of this marathon GTG. So glad you could make this one, it was a revelation of watches and people. Until the next one!
Great vintage party.
By: VMM : May 2nd, 2012-01:57
Some familiar watches and wrists Thanks for taking us there. Vte
ThanksAndrew
By: Timertom : May 2nd, 2012-04:43
What beautiful watches. Thank you so much... Rishad
Don't know how I miss this post.
By: TdotBean : May 12th, 2012-03:46
I must have been under a rock. Fantastic GTG. Paris is the official city to avoid if ones try to close a theme in his collection. LOL When Purist gather you can be surf there will be passion and friendship. Regards Tyler