KMII's 15,000 Posts: A Collector's Journey

KMII · 2017-08-19T00:12:00Z

KMII celebrates 15,000 posts on WatchProSite, reflecting on his collecting journey from Chopard L.U.C Chrono One to Montblanc, and the community's impact.

KMII

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KMII reflects on his three-year journey in watch collecting, marking his 15,000th post on WatchProSite. His post highlights the community's role in fostering his passion, from his initial query leading to a Chopard L.U.C Chrono One to his current role as a Montblanc moderator. This milestone post celebrates the friendships and shared enthusiasm that define the WatchProSite experience.

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As all starts, it started humbly. In my case with a question. Which led to a watch, and a fascinating hobby. And lots of great friends

Could not have imagined just over three years ago, when my most exciting watch was a Breitling Aerospace that I would have spent so much time here, gotten to know so many great and exciting people from all over the world, or that one could acquire so many watches so quickly - and I am a true amateur at the last bit

Let me add two pictures. The first of my gateway drug, a product of my first question and Vladding experience - the Chopard LUC Chrono One.

And secondly a picture befitting my current role as Montblanc moderator, with my Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Ultra Slim on top of the 'Montblanc bible'

Thanks for having made this journey so pleasurable and for my second home here

Key Points from the Discussion

The Chopard L.U.C Chrono One, with its panda dial, is recognized as a particularly nice 'gateway drug' watch that can lead collectors into deeper horological pursuits.
The community emphasizes that a 'first love' watch often paves the way for acquiring many more beguiling and expensive pieces down the road.
KMII's journey illustrates how exposure to other collectors' pieces, such as vintage Rolex models at GTGs, can influence and expand one's collecting interests.
The thread celebrates KMII's significant contribution to the forum, acknowledging his role as a valuable member and friend within the community.
A vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 from 1982, featuring a glossy dial and flawless bezel, is presented as an excellent classic starter watch, noting its WG-encircled indices and patinated markers.

The Discussion

keks

Aug 19, 2017

Wow quite a milestone at 15k... and in three years at that. Good pace to say the least! Looking forward to the next 15k! [nt]

KMII

Aug 19, 2017

Thanks Keks!

On the pace, I'd need to raise it tenfold to keep up with the 'master'

massi.

Aug 19, 2017

Huge congratulations! Many thanks for all the time and passion you share with us: the chance to met you in person is the cherry on the cake! All the best, massi [nt]

KMII

Aug 19, 2017

Thanks Massi, likewise!

Too bad it did not work this summer but who knows...

massi.

Aug 19, 2017

As Damjan wrote few days ago: "still plenty of time till the end of the year!" PS: how about your family?! News? [nt]

KMII

Aug 19, 2017

All good for now :)

The home run stretch, should be larger within the next 4 or 5 weeks. Now the difficulty will be that my wife will reduce her weight at once, while I will have a harder time of it...