KMII
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2000 posts and recap of my horological 2015
Time flies and it is the end of et another year. One in which I managed to crack the second round posting number - yes, not yet in the phase where I count every 10.000 as significant 
Been quite a year given that I both joined and started taking the watch hobby more seriously only last year. Quite some additions to the collection (now I can truly use the plural form), even if it probably remains exceedingly small by the standards of most of the other members Managed to bag my first 'community watch', get the first vintage piece, first Grand Seiko and first high beat movement. So here in no particular order some of the moments captured of both the year and the first 2000 
Here the ABR while playing with our daughter - both desinfectable and sufficiently robust for handling a little girl
The second Chopard - the MM2014 - which was snatched away before I had the time to even put it on - but it does suit my wife better and even with the smaller strap for her it just fits and I am allowed to occassionally wear it
First vintage piece, from Eterna and also the first with a high beat movement. Lots of smiles for the buck, even if I wear it infrequently. And I felt a piano shot had to be integrated into the post
First Grand Seiko - an SBGX097 with a dark green dial. Also the only quartz watch I got this year - but truly nice; zero second of deviation over four months and all the GS finishing one is used to for an unbetable price. And thank you Ken for all the help here - much obliged!
Probably the watch I was looking forward to most - thought it was already out of reach and gone but by a stroke of luck managed to bag my first Grand Seiko Special - the SBGH035. Amazing timekeeping, mesmerising dial, simply a super cool watch IMHO.
The year also saw me see the first of the PuristSPro members live - thanks for your impeccable hospitality and a wonderful evening in Singapore, Robin! And to the next Vienna / Budapest visit deOwar
Also been to the first watch exhibition, albeit a small one - Vienna time. Lovely event, giving one the opportunity to interact with the manufacturers, particularly the smaller ones.
Hope that 2016 will be just as interesting a year and fear you will see some more posts of mine for the foreseeable future
Wish you all a great weekend, thanks for having me here and creating such a warm, welcoming, informtive and amusing atmosphere here, and let's see if 2016 brings something even more exciting
Collection
KMII reviews his Grand Seiko SBGH035 hi-beat and SBGX097 quartz, detailing dial finishing, accuracy, and ownership experience.
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Complications
Explore the world of high-frequency watches and calibers beating faster than 28,800 vph. KMII and community members detail brands, movements, and historical context.
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Vintage
Explore the vintage King Seiko 5245-6000 with detailed macro shots and insights into its unique case, movement, and dial features. A must-read for Seiko collectors.
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Community
KMII celebrates 20,000 posts on WatchProSite, reflecting on his watch collecting journey with Chopard, Grand Seiko, Montblanc Minerva, and Breitling.
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Collection
KMII showcases his Seiko "Special" trilogy: Grand Seiko SBGH035, King Seiko 5245-6000, and LordMatic 5216-8020. Explore vintage and modern Hi-Beats.
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2000 posts and recap of my horological 2015
Time flies and it is the end of et another year. One in which I managed to crack the second round posting number - yes, not yet in the phase where I count every 10.000 as significant Been quite a year given that I both joined and started taking the watch ...
Congratulation, KM!
Great to have you here among us! Gentlemen like you is what makes this place such a warm and wonderful place! Here's to many more! Best Blomman
We will definitely!
Still fighting with new UI and posted something in your thread that was supposed to end in Time Out forum originally Sorry for that Damjan
For Art and Blomman...
for Blomman and Art These are worth round trip to Zagreb New to market and very a propos for Saturday evening post Yesterday's discovery Today's epiphany Pale Ale is just superb Must say that guys and gals from local microbrewery really made my day Not a ...
To tell you the truth....
I didn't pay any attention for months and months to it cos I thought that Union just changed the label nothing against Union but I'm not much of beer drinker and yes it taste like nothing I ever tried and then better
Very intrigued now
Definitely looking forward to trying it And no worries over Union, I\'m not a great admirer.
It is a pleasure, a great pleasure to have you here, K.
We all learn from each other. It is a shared passion, and pure friendship, and that at game, you are not bad. All the best, my friend. Nicolas
Sounds like a really good year!
You've made this place a lot of fun for sure, and being very interactive encourages the "veterans" and the lurkers alike, I'm sure. A great collection of watches too, so thanks for sharing the passion with us!
A great journey my friend
And I feel blessed to be a small part of that journey The Purist Force is strong in you. Within a short time, you already have a collection and a passion that is admirable. Bravo and I look forward to more sharings from you as we all grow in this passion ...
Thanks Robin!
I would not call it small - on stuff such as that the community is built. Very much enjoyed our small GTG, hope for another one soon!
Once you start, it can go very fast
I talk about acquiring experience and knowledge but also watches! Congratulations and it is a real pleasure to read your comments on our forum. Have a nice week-end. Cheers, Mark
Thank you for your kind words - and it does go deceptively quickly :)
At least with watches And even with knowledge, more and more things just stay with you...
You are already a true watch enthusiast and that counts most.
.. sharing passion=good hobby friends. Now I am looking forward to meeting you in person one day. Great collection you have there and that Chrono One is soooooo nice. Wonderful piece. Congrats, and keep going to 10000 or 1000000 posts! I enjoy reading you...
Would enjoy that very much!
And thanks again for the - so far - \'non-live\' friendship and support! Would love seeing as many of you as possible in Vienna or elsewhere at some point!
Enjoyed your benchmark line-up !.. Sincere congrats to your 2k achievement !..
.. To many more to come ! Cheers & HAGWE ! hs
Glad you liked it!
Now I only need to take some pics of the watches my daughter and wife got in 2015 for a complete overview
Strong and steady
Thank you for being with us and all your contributions to this community. I\'m still far away from all these achievements you made in a single year, but I think this is the way I want to go, too. Have a good Christmas time with moments of considerations w...
Oh the plans are all made...
There is only the pesky issue of the disconnect between the wishes and the pecuniary realities Thanks for the kind words, though, and when anything happens, I will DEFINITELY share it here
That ought to be possible :)
Quite some I like, including the Flightmaster, many of the Seamaster chronos, the odd Constellation...
Nothing as exotic
Omegas response to the Rolex GMT Masters with a chrono, a GMT complication and a DC-8 embossed at the back. Don\'t think they were that rare... I think they are C910/911 and ref. 145.013, 145.026... This message has been edited by KMII on 2015-12-20 21:25...
Thanks a lot!
Let\'s see if I manage another such interesting year in 2016 It will certainly not be for lack of trying or imagination... All the best to you and yours, too - and who knows, there may be another Chopard next year, too