PuristSPro Community: The Heart of Watch Collecting

ThomasM · 2016-08-14T10:29:17Z

Explore the unique community spirit of PuristSPro and Watchprosite. Discover how global watch enthusiasts connect through GTGs, sharing watches, food, and friendship.

ThomasM

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ThomasM celebrates the enduring sense of community within PuristSPro and Watchprosite, highlighting how members connect globally over their shared passion for watches. His post, featuring a Los Angeles gathering with a visiting Hong Kong Purist, underscores the unique camaraderie and tradition of GTGs (Get-Togethers) that predate modern social media. This article captures the essence of what makes these platforms special for watch enthusiasts worldwide.

Is the sense of community - that a Purist can travel to almost anywhere in the world (and maybe beyond lol) and have some local PuristS share some watch love, local knowledge, and great food and drink.

We've been doing this since before the Millennium and even with the proliferation of "social media" (lol we've been doing social media since before it was CALLED social media) and a bunch of newbie groups with no sense of history thinking they invented GTG's (lol they might think they invented wearing padding on bare feet and maybe strapping on time telling devices on the wrist made of metal gears and springs too lol)

I still think PuristS do GTG's in a special way and style yet to be found anywhere else...

A fellow Purist from Hong Kong is visiting Los Angeles, the motherland of Original PuristS, and local SoCal PuristS roll out the red carpet and bring some big guns on the wrist to share, along with great wine and food, in true PuristS' fashion.
5 hours + and not a dull moment...
Some teaser pics; more to come (GL, CK, MK please feel free to chip in!)

Cheers,

TM

Oh, my...a classic with a classic icon...

Yep...PuristS will be PuristS... Who says men's watches don't look good on a lady's wrist?

I wonder which inspired which? The bar of A5 Japanese wagyu or the Reverso?

This message has been edited by ThomasM on 2016-08-14 11:15:16

Key Points from the Discussion

The true value of PuristS GTGs lies in the quality of conversation and shared passion, often making time fly unnoticed despite the impressive watches on display.
PuristS GTGs foster a unique environment for deepening mutual appreciation for the hobby, often enhanced by good food and beverages.
The community aspect extends beyond local meetings, with members recognizing each other's watches and planning future international gatherings.
The strong correlation between interesting watches and interesting people is a hallmark of the PuristS community, leading to engaging discussions beyond just the timepieces.
The post sparked interest in organizing more GTGs, with members offering to host and suggesting locations for future meetups.

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Arie - Mr Orange

Aug 14, 2016

They always seem very enjoyable. I guess that interesting watches means interesting people!

blomman Mr Blue

Aug 14, 2016

Hope one day to join you in a West coast GTG! Best Blomman

amanico

Aug 14, 2016

I think I know his owner... And G.L from HK, I think I know him as well. So many good guys at the same place and moment... That"s a GTG. Bravo, very happy to read that. In the other part of this world, in two days, we'll certainly have a nice gathering, in Croatia. Best to all of you. Nicolas

KMII

Aug 14, 2016

Hope to be able to join many more in the future! They are such a pleasant way of interacting and deepening our mutual appreciation of this hobby of ours. That it\'s fun and usually accompanied by tasty food and beverages is an added bonus

zabreg1 Mr White

Aug 14, 2016

As I travel to LA at least once a year, I would love to meet up with the author of this post.

rnaden

Aug 14, 2016

I recognize GLau's PP.... PuristS will be PuristS, yes, and these are the best things about the community - all about the friendship and people here...and of course the watches too.

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