MichaelC
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Nicolas, get your corks ready!! You new Rolex Air King is inbound
Good trumps evil. This time, every time.
Nicolas' new Rolex was recently stolen on vacation. A special group of PuristS has stepped up and contributed to replace the watch. Thanks to the generosity of the names on this list, the new Air King has been purchased and is on its way to its owner.
Nico, speaking for everyone on this list, we are all beyond appreciative of the knowledge, expertise, and friendship you contribute to us every single day. We know it is not so easy on your end to accept this gesture, but please know we did it because we wanted to. If anyone on this website deserves it, it is you, our dear Friend.
PuristS Contributors:
Dr. No KIH mkt33 Miranda descartes1 AlexSunrise willski DSF Roy5 dedestexhes vitalsigns M@aster HSTE M4
Raymond_S stabilizer jack johnson Joepny Radone dr.kol Subexplorer maverickmahesh watch-guy.com tyo massimiliano
nilomis cazalea stromer zabreg1 blackthought pplater emcquillan Watchonthewrsit Dave G tombub Harry2 Jurry Park
Rogi hs111 NoH pv45 reintitan S.F. Gus7 MikeH T-suke SC16 Bonxie Ron_W brauner RabidManatee Riddler KMII
ChristianDK* MichaelC Anonymous1 Anonymous2 Anonymous3
*I must give special thanks to ChristianDK, my new Friend in Denmark. Christian went above and beyond in coordinating all of the payments for this transaction, no small task and many hours at his keyboard. Christian, thanks for accepting this responsibility and doing so much work!
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Nicolas, get your corks ready!! You new Rolex Air King is inbound
Good trumps evil. This time, every time. Nicolas' new Rolex was recently stolen on vacation. A special group of PuristS has stepped up and contributed to replace the watch. Thanks to the generosity of the names on this list, the new Air King has been purc...
Thank You to all who participated for the collaboration to make this possible :-)
Thanks for all the kind messages you have sent and support. There are some really good and kind people on this forum. I am so thrilled we did this finally. It is all because of the warm hearts of the people on the list that this became possible. When I re...
A third-party incoming post. I like it! Congrats, Nicolas!
Many thanks to Michael and Christian for coordinating. Cheers, John
Don't say anything, just smile :D
And wear the watch Edit: I meant don’t say anything because we know you appreciate it. The Purist hive mind at work
What a super gesture.
I’m a relative newbie here but it’s good to be part of such a great community
An extraordinary gesture....
To a wonderful and generous man who deserves it 100%...!!! I hope to see many pictures of this new special piece Andy.
Grazi, Michael . . .
. . . and bravo, Christian. Your deeds are more valuable than any words I can muster. Art
What a marvelous project which again shows the true Spirit of PuristS! Congrats and Big thanks to Michael and Christian for their hard work and efforts to fullfill it and to all ...
... participating members of course. I feel so moved with this. Nicolas you deserve it so much! Enjoy it so much my dear friend! All the best Friends! Abel.
Credit where it is due....big shout out to Arie who in the end got best deal and purchased the watch!
Sad that Nicolas couldn't pick it up in Zagreb last weekend due to his work obligations....but Paris is not far away.... and Purist friends are indeed everywhere. Bravo guys!!! All for one and one for all Cheers D
Ah, so it was Arie who handled . . .
. . . the nuts 'n bolts operation! Good to know . . .
Guys, please be patient. This project is not completed yet.
All will happen in in due time. @mr Ares. What ever you have “heard on the pipes”. Please be so kind to keep that to yourself. Thank you.
Heard on the pipes or through grapevine?
Have I lied? We are all friends here right...or some are more privileged than others? Cheers D
Damjan, I was going to thank Arie in the thread when Nicolas gets his watch.
This particular thread was for the members who donated their money to the cause. Arie asked us to donate money to cancer, but I could only start with this project. One thing at a time for me. I am not sure how the information came to you, as you did not c...
Fine!
Lately I worry to much and no Arie is not that kind of guy...although I would be happiest man alive if we cure cancer... Cheers D
Thanks to Michael and Christian
for their efforts. It was sick and sad to learn what happened to Nicolas but what a great community which got together to right a wrong. Cheers! SF
I too would like to thank Christian and Michael for organising this.
We are all better for Nico's contributions (most of the time!!). Nicolas, enjoy this and let it remind you of your friends around the world. Have a puff......!