KMIIAbout a year ago three Purists met in Zagreb for the first time and created a body putting the UN to shame - well at least in terms of horological significance; namely the Mitteleuropean Puristspro Gang. In November the first grand MPG GTG was to follow, superbly organised by Magnus in Vienna. Now we've had the second one in Zagreb - the third horologically significant event of 2017. And apart from the SIHH or Baselworld there are few places on this planet of ours, where so many watch wonders - as well their .....">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear friends Time for second POTM interview This time in age of Aquarius and month of Aquarius we have our dear member that is also Aquarius ...Luis6...a propos or what Moving to another continent to meet another member Sit back relax and enjoy Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! T he idea behind my username “Luis6” is a simple one. “Luis” is the name given by my Spanish teacher. I learned the language for two years, but still cannot do a proper conversation...">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear PuristS New month... new Purist of the month Back to Europe again after January POTM and CC to meet our first Moderator POTM in this series This month is "my" month and I'm especially happy and proud to present Baron Here we go friends let's see what Joe has to say about passion opinion and information 1. Please introduce yourself! My name is Joe, or PuristS version of “Baron”. I have been married (to the same lady) for the last 25 years and we have one son who is studying medicine at university...">Story

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Jocke - Bad SantaBaselworld 2017 It starts a sunny day in Stockholm, SWEDEN It looks like there is more guys on the way to Switzerland. Now we hit the ground. Yes, finally we found what we are looking for. Now there is time for serious wristshots...">Story

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Jocke - Bad SantaA new model from Antti Rönkkö that is really cool IMHO. BI-HEMISPHERIC MOON COMPLICATION Silver Sky Edition of 10 New In-House Complication from independent Rönkkö Handmade timepiece based on the ancient myth of Icarus. RÖNKKÖ ICARUS Rönkkö Icarus Bi-Hemispheric Moon Complication displays the position of the moon in the two hemispheres – with a dial divided horizontally into a northern and southern half. The legend of flying Icarus rising and falling is visible in the dial...">Story

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Ornatus-MundiThe world’s most influential community of passionate watch aficionados, , celebrates its 15 th anniversary . On this occasion, PuristSPro partnered with one of the most respected fully integrated Swiss watch manufactures, Zenith , to mark this anniversary with a custom-made timepiece: The Cronometro Tipo CP-2 for PuristSPro ! Based upon Zenith’s recently presented homage to one of the most sought after military pieces, the Cronometro Tipo CP 2 , a military chronograph created in the mid-1960s on special ... ...">Story

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cazaleaAt WATCHPROSITE we focus mainly on wristwatches, but don't exclude other timepieces such as the occasional desk clock, wall clock or pocket watch. Quartz watches get some respect, especially if they are super-accurate or have high aspirations, like the F.P. Journe. And odd combinations of mechanical, electronic, self-monitoring movements find some space on our "pages"...">Story

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Ares501 - Mr GreenDear friends Another month...another Purist...another continent After Europe and Asia we move to America precisely South America don't worry we will cover continents So let's sit back relay and hear what our friend from Pampas has to say Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! My name is Abel and my nickname at PuristS is Subexplorer which encompass two of my favorite Rolex models. I´m 68 years old and live in Argentina. I´ve been married to my wife for 43 years and I´m father of two children which had gifted .....">Story

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MTFHISTORY Fabergé Imperial Egg The House of Fabergé was an 'artist jeweller' firm in St. Petersburg, Russia, founded in 1842 by Gustav Faberge and continued by his son Peter Carl Fabergé, until it was "nationalised" by the Bolsheviks in 1918. The name is synonymous with Easter because of elaborate jewel-encrusted Fabergé eggs and timepieces for Russian royalty: "bizarre creatures, bejewelled objects and wondrous eggs". After the Bolsheviks "nationalised" the Russian Fabergé firm, they sold treasured pieces .....">Story

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AnthonyTsaiHere's a quick flash report of the new IWC SIHH 2017 novelties with live photos: IWC Da Vinci Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph - red gold case, caliber 89900, 68-hour power reserve, retrograde date display, flying hacking minute tourbillon at 6 o'clock, flyback chronograph. 44mm and 17mm thick. Retail price is $103,000. IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph - available in either red gold (white dial) or stainless steel (gray dial)...">Story

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