Horological Meandering

This morning I received an unexpected notice from PuristSPro management that I am not longer a moderator, effective immediately. From 2006 to now, from ThePuristS to PuristSPro, it was all great fun. It was one of the factors in helping hone my horologica...  

With appreciation, Cheers, pplater. ...  

Or else I would never have known the lost art of peanut polishing. ;-) - SJX

A wonderful moment that unites the three of us... Best, Gary

Your posts and insights were and are a tremendous help in better understanding horology, especially in better understanding Seiko for which I am ever grateful. I've known you from our virtual world for over 12 years, if you remember from our pen collectin... 

And in the meantime I am enjoying the Seiko Kinetic Chronograph. - SJX

on the Cartier brand are fantastic, and has made it one of my favorite forums to read. I hope you will continue to contribute to site. Stewart

And please stay in touch Stewart. - SJX

and I hope we still will :) Speak soon my virtual friend, Andy.

I have plenty to say about watches. ;-) - SJX

but I hope that you will continue to contribute as one of us members. For all changes there are normally better or worse reasons. I hope you will find a bridge over the same and continue your life one strong experience richer. All the best, Kari

I look forward to being on the other side, alongside you now. - SJX

Here's to all those nice and wonderful Cartier post that change my perception of the brand from a trendy jewelry maker to a serious horology manufacturer. Farewell and wish you all the success on your next venture. Regard Tyler aka Agent T

And I trust all is well. - SJX

Thanks for all that you've done and will continue to do. I still know where to find you. :) Regards, Richard.

And I appreciate the occasions you wrote to me about recalcitrant posts. Community members like yourself are invaluable. - SJX

and disappointed at the loss of your stewardship on PuristS and knowledge on Cartier. I am not aware of the politics but it seems a shame after this amount of time and hope you stick around to continue to share with us. Cheers Andrew

I always look forward to your next orange watch! - SJX

It’s not difficult to find passionate amateur but very scarce to find ardent and well educated journalist in this field. The reason is very simple: It needs diligence, budget and manner. Fortunately you have all. This time, Chronos Japan covers talk sessi... 

and everything I have learnt from you. It is a shame you don't write in English, otherwise you would be one of the most famous journalists in the world ! - SJX

Thanks for all the knowledge you have shared to all of us and especially to me, on and off the forum. I am glad that I have a friend that I can share my horological adventure with! See you soon buddy!!!!

and that is richer and more precious than the rest. - SJX

Jiaxian, Thank you for your contributions and I wish you well on your endevours whatever they may be. With that said, your articles and knowledge on Cartier have certainly made a positive impact to the forum and I have benefited from them, gaining a bette... 

on Cartier and elsewhere. See you soon at the next gig. - SJX

because I really appreciate your posts and have learnt a lot from them! All the best Andreas

We will see each other here for sure. - SJX

Really have enjoyed reading your posts over the short time I have been a member of the site. You are very knowledgeable and have been a great resource to the site. I will continue to follow your excellent blog! All the best :)

Stay in touch. - SJX

Hi SJX I am sorry and surprised to hear this. You have been a great and passionate contributor to many forums, not just the Cartier one and I enjoyed and learned alot from your posts. I still remember your encouraging words when I posted a picture of the ... 

Hopefully we can meet at another event. - SJX

Sorry about the latest development. I have always been amazed by the time and dedication you have put into this hobby and this forum. Every cloud has a silver lining, and this probably means you have more time to focus on your other endeavours. Best wishe... 

And hope to see you at another event soon. - SJX

We shall your wonderful openness and thoughts elsewhere and here too.

And it was a pleasure to have met you in person, even if only briefly. - SJX

... over many years and over many topics. Always interesting and insightful, particularly on Cartier and DR. Thanks for your contribution to PuristS life. Best wishes for the future and I look forwarding to reading you more as time goes by. Regards Andrew... 

I missed out your name in my original post, and I'm sorry. We have met and it was my pleasure. Hope to see you in these parts again soon. - SJX

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but I'm sure you will be able to make the most of it and continue to contribute and share your vast knowledge of horology with us here and elsewhere. All the best in your future endeavours. Fernando

I have an RD that will be fun to compare with yours. :-) - SJX

I hope it's for the best for you Thank you so much for your contribution in the forum I wish you well and I hope to still see you around here Best regards, Sam

You can always reach me offline as well. - SJX

Hope to meet you one day Regards Sam

you're very appreciative of horology compared to those I know who are comparatively young like you. Your past contribution always amazed me and I learnt a lot from your writing. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing more of your contribution ... 

and till then please stay in touch. With thanks for the support, - SJX

as you say, times change and circumstances changes so i wish you the best for the future and dont stop showing us all the good stuff. all the bext, Graham.

It was a great piece you did on the Seiko "Monaco" by the way. Will have to hunt one down soon! - SJX

SJX, I have always enjoyed your contributions and looked forward to your continued involvement on this side of the fence. Kudos, Bob

Thank you Bob. - SJX

And for your constant work on Roth and Cartier fora! I wish you the best in your projects and yes, maybe we will meet totally by chance in the streets of Paris... well it was Rue St Honoré the last time, the probability is higher in this street! Fx

Hopefully with your new Spacecraft! - SJX

You have been a great colleague and did a fantastic job. I will keep on following your Blog! Cheers, GEO

You still are the true Cartier subject matter expert, and that is something I hope more people recognise. - SJX

Met you once in L'atelier @ION and showed you my Grand Seiko :-) Hope to see you again in the future

I have a terrible memory for faces, but a great one for watches, I see you again I probably won't recognise you but I remember the GS. ;-) - SJX

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Thank you for the beautiful photos and reports! Hope one day we will get to say hello in person. Cheers, Daos

We haven't met but it was fun. Take care. - SJX

..admiring the images... and hope I will be able to continue doing that... And maybe meet you in a queue for a bus from SIHH again some time! Gary

If not at the VC dinner. ;-) - SJX

Very sorry to hear it, JX! The good news for me is that I am sure that we will meet many times in the future, whether in Singapore, Geneva, or elsewhere -- and I look forward to following your ongoing online exploits as well. All the best, Gary

I just can't seem to get away from you! ;-) - SJX

Whilst I am sad to see you depart as a Mod, I am also glad to see you move on to other priorities, I am certain to more worthwhile and rewarding priorities. Beyond the cursory goodbye here, I strongly urge you to stay within the Purists "family" and I sin... 

For the support in the Cartier forum. Stay in touch. - SJX

Good luck and best wishes to you on your future endeavors. Hope to keep reading your watch contributions on this site. Regards, ED-209

It is time to move. The future is bright, young man. Good luck. cen@zhongsan

and perhaps one day dare to wear a leopard Rolex. ;-) - SJX

Much appreciation for your many contributions over the years to our Community, and best wishes to you.

I'm going and you just came in, and I wish you all the best. It will be fun. - SJX

To your future posts!

And stay in touch. - SJX

But there's always a lot more we can learn from you even without the official titles. I've enjoyed reading your posts and you've helped me learn about Cartier from knowing almost nothing about them. I do hope to meet you across the causeway someday very s... 

Anytime you are here. Thank you Richard. - SJX

I was very surprised when I found out how young you were because your writings and opinion reflected a maturity beyond your years. I am sure you will continue to do well in your future undertakings, thanks for the efforts and time spent. best wishes, KC K... 

Thanks for the support KC. - SJX

I must admit I am a bit dumbfounded . Please continue to contribute here and thanks for your valued contributions over so many years. You have interesting tweets about watches too. Take care . Cheers,dreamer

spotless analytical writing and fantastic photography for a long time. Hopefully we will meet sometimes in the future,we still have some unfinished business.... All the best SJX! Mo

Dear forumners, Originally, we offered SJX a quiet and fond farewell, privately with fellow moderators, before any public announcement. The public announcement being drafted is amicable with no mention of the 'reasons'. He still had general access to the ...