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I had the same dilemma when I bought this
The Lunar was equally attractive...my eventual reasoning was that the PI just looked different from everything out there. There are already off center dials, at least more than an inverted movement with an off center dial. The big date and moon phase also was nice, but I decided that I liked the idea of seeing the balance wheel and the engraved balance cocks on the dial side. Just that bit more interesting than one with a traditional setup.
Been a few years now and I've no regrets. The new versions now also give a big date display for those that want it there.
POTM - September - Richard N
Dear fellows It's Friday September 1st in Kiritimati, Christmas Island, Kiribati... so for all our Purist friends from there that are eagerly waiting for new POTM installation I have immense pride and you to present you RichardN our long time member. Once...
Richard, I'm sure those Seiko 5s will get your children into mechanical watches soon.
Thank you for letting us know more about you. We really should meet in person. It's only a 5-hour flight between you and me. Btw, if you dare, tell your wife: "give that RO back to me if you don't wear it!"
We really should meet, especially since we're living close enough
As for the RO - I'm not that brave!
Richard is a true Purist and ...
Is one, among others, that I would like to know face-to-face. Long time that I don't travel to the gorgeous Malaysia (love the people and their food). His taste is very fine and his pictures shows it. Congratulations for your answers and cheers to Dr. D. ...
Maybe it is time to head out this way! :-)
I'd be happy to take you on a tour. Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Richard N, greetings from an ex Malaysian who is born in the 60s.
Congrats for the POTM September accolade!
Wonderful to read you here, Richard!
thanks for the insight and getting to know you a bit more. I like the development you have taken and I think it is going in the right direction. Less watches, but killer pieces. CC
Less watches and more wrist time :-)
Give me a lot more pleasure than if it was the other way round
That Seiko 5 Sport is a delightful feat. As much as I like it, I cud never get myself to buy one..
...as I feared it wud never get into my rotation. Glad you got them for your kids - now you have the pleasure of viewing it often.
You'd be surprised at how much you'd want to wear the Seiko 5
Excellent value for money, and if it was a different brand of the exact same watch, I'm sure the price would be multiple times higher.
Thank you very much for sharing about yourself
In my opinion, these interviews really help us to understand one another - filling in the missing pieces and rounding out our impressions of each other. It was nice of you to give those Seiko 5s to you kids - even if they don't become WISs ... Cheers, Caz...
Thank you Richard for opening your "watch addict soul and heart" to us 😉
We can feel that family is really important for you thanks to your sweet stories about your grand father, children and what your wife did for your 10th wedding. My personal feeling is that you're a "well-reasoned addict" watch lover which seems to be inco...
Always nice to hear the story of a purist!
Your peaking at 35 watches is impressive! All the best
Small number compared to a lot of Purists here :-)
Rather unmanageable once we get beyond 12, speaking from my own personal opinion.
Funny, I have the feeling to know you for a long time, forever.
Normal, you are here or a long time and we have similar tastes. I love the last watch which i-will leave your collection. All the best, my friend, and keep on being you and here. Nicolas
Yes, we do
I missed the opportunity when you were last in Singapore but will look for another opportunity
An excellent choice to have Richard as the POTM because he is a WIS, PuristS and a...
gentleman ! His collection is eclectic and interesting. His character is friendly, helpful, and pleasant. His watch knowledge is both broad in terms of brands and deep in terms pieces he owns or otherwise. Great write-up on a true PuristS whom I enjoy hav...
Thanks for the accolades, Gordon :-)
Our GTG's have always been fun, especially learning from you on how to appreciate the art pieces which my engineering mind take a lot of trouble to adjust to.
Great to read about you Richard!
and amazing pics too! Love that Panoinverse. Fantastic to learn more about our crew, thank you dear Damjan for taking the time to do this and of course to you Richard for sharing with us all. Cheers Andrew
Please keep a Wednesday open on your next So Cal visit, Richard . . .
. . . 'cause that's when the magic happens . . . . . . at Maggie's.
Thank you, Richard, for sharing these insights into yourself!
You are blessed with your wife who supports your madness so much that she saves for a year to give you a Reverso even if she - at least I read it like that - is not infected herself. A pity you reduced your GOs to one. But I understand what you write abou...
She is a gem :-)
And yes, I do like GO a lot as a manufacturer - I just sometimes wonder why the service is so poor when compared to the immaculate watches they build. The frustration of service and repair was too much to bear.
I understand you well.
I have been put to the test also and I was on the verge of turning my back on GO too. But I was too much a fan of the people at Glashütte and their products for giving up. Finally my issues were sorted out to my fullest satisfaction. But I never understoo...
I had the same dilemma when I bought this
The Lunar was equally attractive...my eventual reasoning was that the PI just looked different from everything out there. There are already off center dials, at least more than an inverted movement with an off center dial. The big date and moon phase also...
What a great post!
I've always liked your Panoinverse, and if ever they made a smaller version, I'd be in the queue for it. I've unfortunately never had a chance to meet you at our GTGs, but I've always enjoyed your thoughts and comments on our WA group. And I like Alkiro's...
We need to fix that issue with us not meeting up after all this while :-)
Need to see more of those blued hands in your nice collection in the metal.
Hello Richard!! How nice to get to know more about you and...
your personal approach to watch collecting! I enjoyed so much reading and as in previous POTM editions it makes me desire to meet you in person some day! I hope you'll keep enjoying your watches in good health as well as enjoying your nice Family as this ...
It is a pleasure, my friend
As you, I do hope that one day we'll be able to meet in person. Glad to be able to contribute in this small way, and a big thanks to our one and only Mr D for the privilege.