PuristSPro Singapore Meetup: Patek Philippe, AP

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · 2015-01-16T08:44:06Z

Explore the camaraderie of a PuristSPro Singapore meetup, featuring rare Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712, Audemars Piguet 15202, and diverse collector insights.

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

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jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) captures the vibrant spirit of a PuristSPro gathering in Singapore, highlighting the international camaraderie and shared passion for horology. His post showcases the community's tradition of welcoming overseas members and fostering connections among collectors, both seasoned and new. This event underscores the enduring value of in-person meetups in an increasingly digital world.

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This evening, several PuristS friends in Singapore welcomed Dr Kol and his wife, as well as Esharp to singapore with our traditional PuristS gtg!

It was amazing to meet these 3 superb watch collectors from overseas in person and we all enjoyed the good company. It was also very coincidental that Dr Kol and Esharp could visit at the same time! Anyway, I'm very proud of our community which is so international in nature. Personally I always enjoy meeting PuristS for gtgs and especially when we have overseas guests joining us

My fellow moderator, Horogasm also joined us for the evening. As usual, he was so entertaining tonight sharing his stories of watch collection and we all had a great time with him. I was also very glad to meet our regular gtg folks some of whom I have not met for awhile during the holiday break. Good to see everyone again tonight!

Also very happy to meet a very young vintage collector, shawnpck who helped us book the place and ordered the food. Shawn is a very young Purist and represents our next generation! Thank you Shawn for helping us with the logistics tonight !

Overall, it was another classic gtg of great fun, food, drinks and watches!

We look forward to seeing dr Kol an Esharp again! Hope you enjoyed tonight with us too

some pictures of our watches to share. Enjoy!

Fellow PuristS who at attended feel free to add more pics to this thread

Cheers

Robin

Our first table shot! Ianny even brought a watch tray along!

2 unworn APs. The 15202 is fresh from the oven!

Love these cufflinks from Dr Kol!

Minerva calibre watches side by side

Spot the difference!

Someone came late... Guess who ?

Guess what is this watch ?

This message has been edited by jrwong23 on 2015-01-16 08:45:38

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Ref. 3712 is considered a rare and undervalued sporting Patek due to its unique case construction, suggesting it will become highly sought after by collectors.
A new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202 requires a specialized oscillating weight, which is complex to produce due to its unique material combination and design, with only one craftsman at AP capable of making it.
The 'spot the difference' photo humorously contrasts a genuine Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 3712) with a later Patek Philippe model (Ref. 5712), with dr.kol playfully calling the latter a 'fake' due to construction differences.
The Minerva timepiece, a special gift, represents values of honest, unpretentious watchmaking from a small, family-owned company, contrasting with modern watchmaking's focus on PR and special editions.
The gathering featured a diverse array of watches, including Kari's Patek Philippe 3712, Robin's Patek Philippe 5712, Horogasm's Gyrotourbillon, and a Habring piece, alongside other unphotographed pieces.
The community values the participation of younger collectors like shawnpck, who represent the next generation of PuristS and contribute to event logistics.

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rnaden

Jan 16, 2015

With some really amazing watches to go with it. I especially like the Minerva and the Parmigiani...great pieces in all. Seems like every GTG is more fun than the last...

amanico

Jan 16, 2015

More Under the radar than the others, but not less appealing. Good to see that the Gang is alive and kicking. Best, Nicolas

shawnpkc

Jan 16, 2015

Great pics, Robin! I had a fantastic time today and already can't wait for the next one. A large part of collecting is about the community, and today just goes to show how strong the community really is. Best, Shawn

Clueless_Collector

Jan 16, 2015

That JLC Reverso Gyrotourbillon is out of this world, let me guess, must be Horo's. Hopefully I will be able to join these GTGs some day. Rgds Raymond

dr.kol

Jan 16, 2015

We were pretty jet-lagged and Anne (10 months) was so tired that we left quite early. But more next time. The picture "spot the difference" I like a lot. The one that is "real stuff" is mine and the other one I'm calling a "fake" made by Patek Philippe Geneva. Lol! It is also nice to see my new RO 15202 in the pictures. That watch is so fresh that I have not kept it on my wrist yet. Okay, I must admit that after the gtg I tried it in the hotel and I'm very happy with my purchase. My two ladies,

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Jan 16, 2015

Yes it's always fun each time we meet. :) It's the sharing and friendship that I really enjoy the most. Cheers Robin

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