Horological Meandering

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...  

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... 

... was the sentence ? Be carefull mixing your hobby with your job Vlad ... Filip

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.

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

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And yet you reported four souls? Ok, 3 souls, Vlad doesn't count. Best, Horo

Only 13, I didn't count, and more than anything, if these were 13, they were more than hundreds of others to me!...

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... the watches ... were did you guys have lunch ? Flilp

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but I have to say WHOA ! those look really good, would love to seem them on my wrist!

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...  

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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

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... 

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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...  

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Very nice looking watch. I've seen seen references to it, but never seen such a good image. nick

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Tell me more. Don

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

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

actually all my wathes were older than me, but that applies only to me! LOL Matt

Great to see those old beauties. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic meeting. The Superocean 1004 and the two 6542 are killing me ! The 5513 gilt is also a beauty. cheers Francois

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gorgeous every one of them! J

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

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

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 1st week in October Ubik as Tyler is in town that week. i'll see you there G...  

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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 ...  

Are you still moving to the same place?

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

next time I'm down I'll drop you a line. Probably sometime in August.

your always welcome. it'll be open house for my purist friends. G

around beginning of October seems to be the date! Matt

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