I still remember fondly when I finally got to meet you over the Purists dinner here in Hong Kong. You showed me a few vintage pieces from your collection and exposed me to a different level of collecting. The deep sea alarm diver was out of this world! We...
and meantime, just to echo the thoughts of others, it is because of you and your dedication that this forum is so successful! Although I have to say the picture of a certain two brothers puffing is rather off putting (a joke for those that don't know them...
I'm going to the baselworld since 2014 but from this year (as many) I also wanted to see the SIHH but I have no holidays at work...I'll try and eventually let you know if I can during the weekend cheers Flavio
sorry for late reply, will you be into the SIHH (I know there is only one day for the public) or in general in Geneva? it would only be 2 or 3 hours from my home in CH cheers! F
I think will pass to the next year, no free days at work this week (just discovered), but fear no, I will find the way to keep this passion alive and manage to meet some PuristS! Talk to you soon dear Nicolas Flavio
For us, 10 years of continuous learning and appreciation of all your posts, but most importantly, your friendship. Gracias por todo, hermano! Salud por todo lo qe está por venir! Abrazo, Alejandro
Yes the community is important, but the dynamism,the state of mind, the passion is enabled by the moderator. Thanks for your dedication to the forum! It is a real pleasure to be here. Happy new year to you and all the forum community here. All the best, É...
”I can go away for a while...” You may regret cos it may get messy around here 😬 No, don’t do that. Maybe u can but make sure u check in here on an hourly basis. All has been said about you above and without you PPro will be very different. Let’s celebrat...
I cannot imagine myself preaching in the desert, alone. That takes a great man to survive in such a situation, if not, I shall reflect upon myself through the various mirage that I can come across.. With a little help from a bit of water.. Life is as such...
10 years is a long time, and thank you for keeping the excitement, interest and the sanity of the community here. Plenty of good watches, good pictures, good reviews and most importantly, good friendships.
Hi Amanico, Thank you for putting in a tireless effort over the last 10 years - both on-line and off-line. I have had the pleasure of not only enjoying your wonderful posts but also of meeting you in real life. To me, you are the embodiment of this forum ...
Hi Amanico, I am hoping to get back to Paris sometime during the spring. I would love to catch up. Can I write you when I have a more precise plan? Best, Claus
Very late to respond to this post as I've been traveling internationally over the holidays, but a no-less heart-felt, sincere thank you for leading this great JLC forum. Your content and passion in unparalleled. So glad to have you here moderating the JLC...
that is quite an achievement! Thanks for all the work you have invested, for all the fun we had and for all that we were allowed to learn from you! For my part I have learned a real lot and my small collection today shows good signs of your influence Than...
From our initial meeting in Paris many moons ago, I’ve known you possessed a keen mind and some crazy watch obsession. You are one of the main pillars of this community. The biggest contributor of useful, funny and insightful reading and visuals. Thank yo...
There was a lot of happenings and changes in this community during the last ten years, but the spirits and our fiends are getting stronger and deeper. All the best for next ten years to come. Stefan
A bit late to reply- apologies. Nicolas, you are a fantastic moderator and have given the forums so much. I personally have learnt a lot from you and in fact, you were the first person to reply to my first post! You make everyone feel welcome. Much apprec...
... I thank you for the amazing contribution you make to this blog. I have learned so much from you and always enjoy the time we get to spend together. Cheers, My Dear Friend! - Scott