Horological Meandering

We had a great GTG yesterday in Manhattan. Some new faces, some regulars, and a lot of watches and fun. We even had a couple of Purists who traveled here from Continents away! Thanks to everyone who showed up and made our get-together a blast! ...  

But; that Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is the best thing for a while. Fantastic piece. Thanks for sharing mate!

. . . unfocused pics . . . . . . we'd have a clearer view of the undisputed heavyweight champion of the gathering. ;-) ...  

Mike thanks for sharing the moment. Art and Able. Art I know well but Abel I guessed from the new watch on his wrist. Good to see Ken who I met some ten years ago at an NY GTG. Enjoy. Bill

To meet him as I wasn’t aware he was coming for this GTG! And yes that’s me with the photographer vest and my new golden case turtle seiko. Hope to meet you soon!! All the best! Abel

. . . so glad to finally meet . . . . . . after all these years. Next year in São Paolo, if all goes well ;-) . . . ...  

... our dear Art is the true Legend here!! What a great pleasure meeting so many friends here!! Hope to see you soon in Paris dear Nicolas!! Abel

thank you so much you are always so kind dear Nicolas!! I also can’t wait to meet you and visit again your lovely City!! Un abrazo afectuoso desde las Pampas!! Abel

Look forward to a meeting with you and Nilo in Sao Paulo next year!! All the best! Abel

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that Dato Perpetual Tourby 😍, a dream for me.

Thanks for sharing , allways a joy to see a nice GTG . Love that Czapek 👌🏻

👌🏻😘 love the brand .

Next time in L.A. please . Cheers, Filip

MTF

. . . for a few games at Amsterdam.

Sadly I had to fly out to Pittsburgh over the weekend to attend an unfortunate event. Hopefully we are on for next time! Tony

. . . next time! He's got a cue of his own, too . . .

Art will have his chance to beat up on me next time! Tony

I was one of the "first-timers" and want to thank Michael and everyone else - veterans and newcomers alike - for their hospitality and great conversation. The range of watches was amazing, and I finally was able to see many that I knew only from post phot... 

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Nice to meet you, Paul.

Really had a good time. See you guys again soon! Sorry that I could not cover all the pieces on the table! Ken ...  

Pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you next time. Would love to see your original jumbo. Billy/slagg

will surely bring it next time!

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To the friends we have been corrsponding with for long time! This is what makes watch collecting so fun: meeting nice persons sharing similar passion from different places of the world and receriving their warmth and friendship!! Thanks a lot to all prese... 

It was a great time.

I enjoyed the meeting so much!! Big thanks again!! Abel

I had to leave early as I had a family emergency. It was great to meet some of you and I wished to hang out a little more. HOpefully I'll see some of you this Friday at Watchtime NY. Thanks MIke and Anthony for coordinating. I will definitely try to atten... 

For your first time, Friday evening is worth the additional expense. It is full but not overcrowded, and there are better opportunities to speak with the watchmakers and brand representatives. I would recommend focusing Friday evening on the top 4-5 brand... 

Friday is much calmer. Saturday is a "zoo". Friday ticket pays for itself as there is open buffet and bar. See you there Jay and Paul!

Here's a pic of the evolution of Datograph from the original one to the latest & greatest! ...  

Good to meet you Saturday.

. . . for organizing our g-t-g, Padj . . . . . . not to mention shepherding this West Coast recluse thru Manhattan. Next year in April? I'm ready! Art PS - caught the NLCS game at the Brazen Fox, went back to the hotel room, and the next thing I knew, it ...  

Yes, we had a great time. You're up early!

Looks like you had a great time. It's been a long time since my last GTG, l miss it. Thxs. Vte