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My tribute to Paris and France
Great theme Blommam. I have not posted since last October 2014 but I visit regularly . Just to prove I do visit , I know Thomas Mao was profiled in Robbs Report and gentleman Mark in Paris is now a Patek moderator ( warm congratulations ). On my wrist is my JLC Reverso " Bleu" with a Bleu jacket with the inner lining in the French TRICOLOR . Wishing everyone a great weekend. I will mention that in my first visit to Paris and France in 1996, I was in the midst of terrorist attacks . The only difference being it was not ISSIS but the PLO, the Japanese Red Army and the Baader Meinhoff terrorists . My wife and I walked past the Gendarme sentry guarding the entrance to the police complex by the river Seine and just 20 minutes later whilst we were in the Galleries La Fayetteville store down the road , a terrorist bomb went off in the sentry's box. We climbed 3/4 up the Eiffel Tower to take photos and not long after we climbed down , a bomb blew up the TV and telecommunications equipment on top of the tower. We were also in the same same underground station the night before the bomb blast that killed and maimed so many people. We are in 2015 and these atrocious terrorists acts are happening again. Hope and pray everyone in Paris and everywhere else will be spared from this madness.
Cheers , dreamer
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Friday WristScan 20th of November: Paris Roll Call – the City of Light, the City of Love!
Friends, This week, let’s put a focus on what Paris is most well-known for: being the City of Light and Love! Please come join us with a photo of your watch in Paris or one you would like to bring there or one you associate or... For me, Paris is a magica...
Yet to photograph a watch in Paris but still wanted to participate
So added a bit of Paris myself ...
Charming drawing KM!! and lovely Seiko of course...
... I wish you will visit Paris soon! Such a lovely charming City! All the best, Abel.
Wish so, too
Used to go almost every year with my wife, but not been since 2011 or so. Hopefully soon again
Part time impressionist at best ;)
But thanks for the encouragement - although, be careful what you are encouraging me towards
Here's an offer
I am happy to draw one for everyone who comes visit in Vienna - how's that?
You were going to check whether Vienna works...
But did not get back to me on it yet. But I am definitely up for a Zagreb event myself - this year could prove difficult but next year is wide open
Yes Vienna didn't work out
I apologize sincerely for not dropping a note it is very hectic lately Looks like this year we will be friends only virtually but we have all next year ahead We must make it Once more sorry for forgetting to PM you D
No worries
It is hectic enough with our one child, so I can imagine that with three sometimes things fall off the radar. So no apologies necessary - looking forward to those cevapi and grappa!
Sorry for the double post
Not sure how that happened Glad you like my improvised Paris
You can have it either way; I rotated the second one
Editorial services, at your service. Cheers, Cazalea
You're a star!
Thank you so much! Hope this now looks a bit more natural in terms of orientation, not sure it does much for my drawing skills, though
Glas you enjoyed it :)
Was fairly unhappy for not having any appropriate pictures, while really wanting to take part - so decided to make my own
You mean this place?
Who is in the car? Who is chasing? Ahh...the two Usual Suspects And the usual table. And what did i find last time in Paris? Light and love, eh? ...
Nice Calatrava Joe
Never thought such a dial existed. Must be impressive in the metal Cheers, Mark
I didn't know it existed either....
....i saw it in Paris, and the dealer had bought a number of watches from the same family. It came with its original unworn Gay Freres white metal strap and its original box, I had never seen a dial like it. I had to make it mine. I sent it to Patek for s...
A treasure indeed
The joy of seeking watches and sometimes finding something extra-ordinary Glad for you Joe, that's a very cool story and ending Cheers, Mark
a Paris
These will be with me when I visit. Does anyone know Mlle. Seydoux? Maybe? ...
what a pair! I am stunned.
I absolutely adore the GP Foudroyante. I havent seen the Geophysic in metal yet, but it looks phantastic. Enjoy this great pair! Stefan
Terrific post, my dear Blomman. Thank you.
Going after you will be a tough game. I will try... Best, Nicolas
It rains in my heart As it rains on the town,
Il pleure dans mon coeur Comme il pleut sur la ville ; Quelle est cette langueur Qui pénètre mon coeur ? It rains in my heart As it rains on the town, What languor so dark That it soaks to my heart? P. Verlaine this second pic is not spectacular and i gue...
Paul Verlaine's ode prompts . . .
. . . a serenade from our shores. The Kingston Trio, 1960 Affection for France runs deep here, contrary to popular convention. Glad you were able to join us, Pierre. Art
Here we are...
Some awesome moments shared together... And without doubt, many more to come! All the best from the City of Love an Light. Nico ...
Ah, so you confirm the table habits! ;)
Great examples of typical Paris life! HAGWE Blomman
Always great shots my dear friend! They light up my always present desire of visiting Paris again...
... and visiting my young old friends there! Couldn´t make it in 2015, but I´m sure I will be in Paris next year! All the best my dear friend! Un afectuoso abrazo, Abel.
i missed a heartbeat, when i saw the pic with all the FF!
No wonder that it seems impossible to find one, they must be all in the hands of our fellow PuristS! best Stefan
To be in Paris.....
As a PuristS, Paris always holds some fantastic moments! Best Blomman
Hello my dear Blomman! Great idea this theme of a fitting Tribute to Paris with this...
... week end Wrist Scan! You know I have an special Love for this City, which I find so marvellous and beautiful. Full of History, Culture, Enjoyment and Light! The fact that my daughter lived in Paris during five long years gave my wife and me the excuse...
Wonderful put, dear Abel!
And beautiful photos and watches. To many more such moments in the City of L&L! HAGWE, my friend Blomman
Ah, the Reverso Rouge!
It seems we are sharing the taste for the sames watches. Well, i guess with THIS selection you brought to Paris, it is not difficult. best, Stefan
Something for Nicolas and all JLC fans everywhere!
This watch came from a French collection and is a new favorite. A new great car watch. Great category this week and all the best to Paris and all our friends, Best, Tim ...
I've been around few...
tables in Paris in my time I've seen men getting headache and scratching their head I've seen men hard at work and all of it thanks to our Count Vladimir I've traveled across city far and wide and loved it more and more Silent moments and moments that I f...
Camaraderie! Ah, you outed the Parisian mafia! ;)
These shots awakens memories of many happy moments, my friend! Hope to meet you in Paris soon again! HAGWE Blomman
Takes one to out one :)
Few things would make me more happier then see you soon in Paris...very few things my friend Best D
One thing that would make me even happier....
Would be to share a Grappa by the Adriatic Sea....! Best, my friend Blomman
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