JoepnyKMII and Magnus recently posted threads highlighting a few watches from the 1990s. Coincidentally enough, I have been thinking frequently about the Go-Go 90s ever since I took possession of my 1995 AP RO QP this summer. I’m guessing that the average age on PPro is somewhere in the 50’s, so most of you were growing into your careers 25+ years ago and perhaps had started collecting watches; as for others on PPro, it was a time of our formative university years & entry into the workforce and our awareness ... ...">Story

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KMIIGTGs 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 ... ...">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear fellows It's Friday September 1st in Kiritimati, Christmas Island, Kiribati... so for all our Purist friends from there that are eagerly waiting for new POTM installation I have immense pride and you to present you RichardN our long time member. Once again all splendor of this community in this month's POTM Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! Hey there, friends! I’m Richard N – and I’m a WIS (then again, who here isn’t 😊 ?) I’m not one to hide behind names that mask who I am as I am exactly as I appear, .....">Story

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KMIIWhile we all like to believe to be masters of our own destinies, sometimes life throws us a curve ball. And while mine - of late 2016 - was fortunately not of the kind that will derail my further life unduly, it did result in the watch budget being drained, all the way into deep red territory. Still, exceptions can sometimes be managed (the P15 is one I am very grateful for). At the same time, curve balls come in different shapes and forms - some truly positive, too...">Story

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KMIILast week the Vienna based P15 owners met up with a mission of eating, drinking and talking watches. And of helping the penultimate Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Puristspro Edition hatch Unfortunately not all the KuK members with the P15 could make it, so it was an intimate - but by no means diminished - affair. Here's a picture of the P15 trio but I'm getting ahead of myself When he had the plates cleared, the dessert proper got presented - below. Surprising as that may be, one of us was still keeping his .....">Story

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DonCorsonThe Armin Strom skeleton tourbillons are for me the essence of the brand touching as they do the history of Armin Strom and his skeleton watches and the consequent use of in house movements in all their watches. The Tourbillon Skeleton Water has a stainless steel case and blue PVD coated main plate which spreads a blue glow in the movement in accord with the water theme, without being overbearing. The dial is in sapphire so as to hide nothing. The movement is generously skeletonised in a rigorously modern .....">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear friends Summer in full bloom on Northern hemisphere we are moving again to North America to meet our POTM. Again nothing but pure joy to read about our esteemed member. Till next month Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! I’m Raymond from Washington State, USA, have been in the US for many years...">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear friends This month we will meet most prolific poster that has joined our ranks in last few years unstoppable Alkiro1 Nice guy ...nice collection...can't persuade him to join GTG except it is Independents GTG Once more please enjoy our Purist of the Month Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! Well, I could begin like in a W.A.A. (Watch Alcoholic Anonymous) meeting: “Hello, my (nick)name is Alkiro and I’m a watch addict” and the gathering would reply “Hello Alkiro, welcome here” ;-) No, I’m just a French ... ...">Story

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amanicoHamilton has a unique dial shared with various military chronographs like Omega and Breitling. The black dial Hamilton Chronograph stands out, with a sterile version and a stunning 'Gilt' version. The 'Gilt' features an asymetric case with thick pushers, Valjoux movement, and a glossy finish. Despite being underrated, these military chronographs offer charm, history, and exceptional aesthetics, perfect for Nato strap lovers....">Story

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andrewluffNow I believe Abel was the last person to receive their P15... so Bill, who has been holding out on opening his until the last person received theirs can now also put his on his wrist! So rather than just a thread of posts... lets have fun and do a Wristscan to see if we can get ALL 50! If you don't know what that is, basically just a photo of it on your wrist in front of your screen (or tablet or phone) showing the picture of the last one). I will post the first picture below and if you can put the number .....">Story

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