Vienna GTG: Rare Watches and Community Spirit

KMII · 2017-09-06T05:08:57Z

Explore the highlights of the Vienna WatchProSite GTG, featuring rare watches like the Haldimann H1 and Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer, and community camaraderie.

KMII

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KMII's post captures the essence of WatchProSite's international GTGs, highlighting the unique camaraderie and shared passion for horology that transcends geographical boundaries. This recap of the Vienna GTG showcases a diverse array of rare timepieces and culinary delights, emphasizing the community's vibrant spirit. It serves as a testament to the enduring value of in-person gatherings for collectors.

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GTGs are one of the truly wonderful features of PuristSPro, and recently - now that everyone is safely home - we have had another wonderful one in Vienna. Featuring participants (from West to East) from the US, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary and Japan, it certainly did not lack for diversity - and somewhat unusually, we even had a lady participant, which was highly welcome (especially since she was truly gracious in letting us be like little children with a new toy train set, in a restaurant

Unlike with some other GTGs, the timeline was somewhat limited, so the grappa consumption was light and we all left with plenty of stories remaining unsaid, waiting for the next time. Still it was nice putting some additional faces to avatars and a great time was had by all.

Of course - how could it be different - there were watch gems aplenty. Here a Haldimann H1, one of the truly rare central tourbillons...

The restaurant tried to keep pace, with a similarly themed Hokkaido pumpkin soup (one can see where the 'tourbillon' was placed here

In no particular order some more watches and food shots - starting with this fascinating Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer. This time, fortunately no watches were welded to the wrists.

And there were - equally rare - two of these present (if another participant could provide a picture of the RG one, I would be much obliged).

I guess there are no prizes for guessing who had this for a starter. All I can say is that heat treated meat was available, too

As were further hot watches. A well known Purist brought a great Memovox collection, all the way from the very first model, via some bumper automatics, funky HPGs all the way to the newest, Boutique only Bleu.

Getting back to that heat treated meat, even if only done so to a 'medium extent'...

Let me finish with a final shot, before we all went off on our respective trajectories, as wonderfully shown by this fabulous UN below. It was a great pleasure spending some very pleasant hours with you all and I hope to many more in the near future. And for the ones who could not make it this time, it was a blast

And you missed a very unique, piece unique, partially made and assembled by its owner (definitely not me)! Still, I am positive, the next one will be a blast, too, so there's to that!

Btw. for all the great watches that I did not get good shots off, feel free to add your own! And I suppose that sauvignon blanc was stronger than we thought - in spite of 4,5 Zenith P15s being present, we did not take a group shot

Key Points from the Discussion

The gathering successfully connected forum members, allowing them to put faces to avatars and strengthen community bonds.
The event featured exceptionally rare watches, including two Glashütte Original Senator Chronometers, a sight uncommon even at major watch events.
The discussion noted the presence of a Haldimann H1, a central tourbillon, drawing a comparison to the equally impressive Omega De Ville Tourbillon.
One participant brought a comprehensive collection of Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox watches, spanning from early models to modern boutique editions.
The host expressed gratitude for the participants' willingness to travel significant distances, underscoring the dedication of the community.
A participant suggested attending MunichTime as another opportunity for PuristS to gather, indicating the active nature of the community beyond official GTGs.

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KIH

Sep 6, 2017

Thank you so much for organizing, KMII! Great to be able to match actual faces to avatar. Wonderful time we had. I will definitely be on Japan GTG next time for all of you! ) Finally landed yesterday, and returned to office today and just came home. Fun time always passes quick..... Best regards Ken

KMII

Sep 6, 2017

First of all, I am glad you returned safe and sound to Tokyo, and I hope you had a pleasant time in Vienna overall And the GTG was a real pleasure - thanks also for bringing your horological marvels along!

Arie - Mr Orange

Sep 6, 2017

At least us not participating PuristS will get to see the pictures 👍🏼😊 which helps. A little. PS That tartaar looks great!

KMII

Sep 6, 2017

Some more pictures will come. Which may help, or not The tartar was very tasty indeed - the place has been going under the same name for 399 years (it was a restaurant even prior to that), so they need to be doing something right

Watchonthewrist

Sep 6, 2017

Hope you had a great time together 🙏🏻. Cant wait to see more pics and read about nice story's

KMII

Sep 6, 2017

Even if it was short. And I can only say I was the fortunate one, as I left with more watches than I arrived with - but that's for another post

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