Geneva GTG: Community, Watches, and Friendship

amanico · 2019-04-16T15:50:33Z

Amanico shares an informal Geneva GTG with fellow collectors Bill, NickO, and Dirk, showcasing community bonds and diverse watches.

Amanico chronicles an informal 'GTG' (Get-Together) in Geneva, bringing together virtual friends and fellow collectors Bill, NickO, and Dirk. This post beautifully illustrates the strong community bonds formed through WatchProSite, showcasing how shared horological passion transcends online interactions into real-world friendships and memorable experiences.

Some endless discussions about watches, for sure, but also about life in general.

When virtual friends come true friends.

NickO... I exchanged with him for yeaaaars... How many? 12? 13?

Dirk, I meet him as often as we can.

As for Bill, it was a pleasure living that moment with him.

A nice place, Geneva under the sun, some good food and wine, great company and... Some watches we are a lot to like.

NickO crazy Urwerk:

Dirk's Richard Lange...

And top cool O and J.

And my Master Minute Repeater, the day after, with a much less good weather...

A great moment to be lived again!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Community members frequently meet up in person, reinforcing the strong social connections fostered by the forum.
The post highlights a diverse range of high-horology pieces, including NickO's Urwerk, Dirk's Richard Lange, and amanico's Master Minute Repeater, showcasing the varied tastes within the community.
The informal nature of these gatherings allows for discussions not only about watches but also broader life topics, deepening personal connections.
The shared experience often includes local sightseeing and culinary delights, adding a cultural dimension to the horological meetups.
These gatherings are often planned around other commitments, demonstrating the flexibility and enthusiasm of participants.

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Bill

Apr 16, 2019

I had to have the typical Geneva picture. I

dedestexhes

Apr 16, 2019

always fun to meet people from the forum. And thx to Bill, Nick and you for the fantastic evening. All the best, Dirk

Izhik

Apr 17, 2019

sorry missed you guys as well as the great pieces you had there... hopefully soon for another CH gathering... y

NickO

Apr 17, 2019

We shall have to all do it again some time 😀 NickO

NickO

Apr 17, 2019

Mrs NickO’s meeting went very well so she may need to come back to Geneva in May. If I tag along again, perhaps we do Paris afterwards?

watchthatman

Apr 17, 2019

Been too long a time time since I’ve been out here (weird complications with my new phone, but figured out how to access just now)

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