MattS
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Paris Special vintage 1. July GTG
Hi all,
Today, four vintage nuts gathered in Paris for a nice lunch on a lovely terrace. Just hearing the names of the participants sets the expectations pretty high: Bill, Vlad, Jean-Claude, and more modestly, myself!
Let me tell you one thing, it exceeded all expectations and was truly amazing so just get ready here we go...
We started up with a very serious appertizer, some Rillettes (for the food) and three watches, a stunning JLC Polaris 65 and two big crowns a Rolex 6538 and her sister the Tudor 7924.
Then, I had to try on this UFO, a stunning Breitling Super Ocean, the scene was set, it would be a vintage diver super day...
Here it is next to the 6538
Here is an amazing couple, 2 James Bond big crowns 6538 and 5510 with James Bond Natos and a James Bond table cloth, never seen before LOL
Here is a little creative approach of the 2 BCs getting together
This would be already fantastic but keep quiet, it is not finished yet...some more James Bonds...
6536-6538-5510-5508 Wowww!!!...we're in heaven!...
Well a few more joined the table...Tudor 7928 and Omega SM300
As some watches were going round the table, some Reds were put on the plate, Red Sub and DRSD...
Oh my god what a gathering, I almost forgot about this stunning 5513 Gilt
And to finish with, some colorful fireworks, two stunning 6542 GMTs came on board to change from the divers....
What a day! Great friends, some great sense of humor and stunning watches, thanks, we had a great time!...nothing could be better to finish a week and start the WE.
Matt
Paris Special vintage 1. July GTG
Hi all, Today, four vintage nuts gathered in Paris for a nice lunch on a lovely terrace. Just hearing the names of the participants sets the expectations pretty high: Bill, Vlad, Jean-Claude, and more modestly, myself! Let me tell you one thing, it exceed...
My God!!! Were we so many?
The funny thing is that I had to leave the table for 30 minutes, just to get my client"s sentence at the Court... It is the very first time I mix a watch gathering with my job. Was great fun, and another stunning and strong moment. Thanks for the nice pic...
What ...
... was the sentence ? Be carefull mixing your hobby with your job Vlad ... Filip
Good, excellent...
I had a veery busy week, with a lot of cases to plead, but it was a kind of Grand Chelem. Don't worry, my friend... Best, Nicolas.
Yes, soon it will be "Look at this Diver, your honor"
and "Excuse me please, Mr Defendant, but isn't the yellowed lume material just like the color of the plaster on the courtroom walls?" So ends the career of the famous public defender=all over a watch! Sadly, Cazalea
I counted 13 different watches...
And yet you reported four souls? Ok, 3 souls, Vlad doesn't count. Best, Horo
13??? lucky number!...
Only 13, I didn't count, and more than anything, if these were 13, they were more than hundreds of others to me!...
I'm not addicted to vintage watches
but I have to say WHOA ! those look really good, would love to seem them on my wrist!
These 2 Pussy Galore are killing me.
Exclamation dot from 57 on the left, and a somptuous box and papers from '58, on the right: Hopefully, they will be 3 in a not too distant future... Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-07-01 14:24:10...
I liked the table clothe.
I kind of feel that it puts the watches to their advantage for the pictures. Great gathering, friends and food just my type of event. Best regards, George
...and not one French watch amongst them!
M'ssieurs, Francais 0/13 Pouvez mieux faire! Plus d'effort l'annee prochaine. Not one French watch there. Shame on you. Lip, Leroy, Yema, Auricoste, Dodane, Kelton, Jaz, Lov, Codhor, Mortima, Vog, Utinam, Kiple, ...The list is long. I'll even allow Pontia...
actually...there was...
I didn't post all the pictures and didn't even take the time to shoot all watches as I wanted to enjoy the food and the discussions as well but I can share this UFO, you will recognize the table cloth in the background!... Matt...
I stand corrected.
Very nice looking watch. I've seen seen references to it, but never seen such a good image. nick
Wow! Stunning pieces.
That Polaris 65 is one of the most beautiful Polaris I've ever seen. It looks great on that strap, LOVE it. Amazing Rolexes also. Congrats to the owners. Thanks, Vte
a superb selection from such a small gathering.
what could be more perfect. in paris, sitting on the terrace in the sunshine with good friends and a great selection of trinkets to feast the eyes. some of the watches were even older than the attendee's which is a surprise LOL Graham
You are right Graham!
actually all my wathes were older than me, but that applies only to me! LOL Matt
Wow !
Fantastic meeting. The Superocean 1004 and the two 6542 are killing me ! The 5513 gilt is also a beauty. cheers Francois
Stunning collection!
You must have had a blast! Thank you for sharing, Matt! As I am doing my best to stay a hardcore JLC fan and not dive into the abyss of vintage Roex… I only have two questions: Who’s Polaris..?! And do you have any photo of the backside? Best Blomman
Guess who's Polaris...
Vlad's of course, stunning, as new!!! I didn't take the back but it has no holes from what I remember as I guess this is your question! Matt
Just the nuts I like
Vintage nuts - LOL. A brilliant gathering, another amazing table full of watches. I am so jealous. For sure I must come to Paris soon!...
we're sort of aiming for...
we're sort of aiming for 1st week in October Ubik as Tyler is in town that week. i'll see you there G...
that all depends. i'm moving...
that all depends. i'm moving (god willing) on 27th july then i'll want to settle in a bit and unpack. if there's anything organised before october i'll try to come, but if not we must do something before xmas. i should rebutt your question with 'when are ...
yep, sunny gosport. different house...
yep, sunny gosport. different house to originally, but a nicer one. 3 bed 1930's end terrace in a quiet road. off road parking to the rear . perfect for my new life. looking forward to it with trepidation and excitement. G
Lovely part of the world
next time I'm down I'll drop you a line. Probably sometime in August.
your always welcome. it'll be...
your always welcome. it'll be open house for my purist friends. G
looks like we'll organize an informal GTG
around beginning of October seems to be the date! Matt