Horological Meandering

This morning I received an unexpected notice from PuristSPro management that I am not longer a moderator, effective immediately.

From 2006 to now, from ThePuristS to PuristSPro, it was all great fun. It was one of the factors in helping hone my horological compass, so to speak.

This site and community has grown tremendously and positively, but now has come to a stage where I am apparently unable to contribute. Times change and people must be moved on.

To my fellow gentlemen moderators I have had the pleasure of meeting in person, even if only once:

Andrew H
Alec
Don C
Foversta
Hororgasm
KIH
Magnus
Marcus
Patrick Y
Small-luxury-world

It really was a pleasure.

To the others, I wish you all well.

But it is the forum members who make this what it is - without you this would all be absolutely impossible.

I now join the rest of you, and will try to participate here as best I can.

- SJX

PS: Please keep an eye on the Cartier forum.

This message has been edited by SJX on 2013-04-14 02:16:52 This message has been edited by MTF on 2013-04-14 23:10:15

Or else I would never have known the lost art of peanut polishing. ;-)

- SJX

A wonderful moment that unites the three of us...

Best,

Gary

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Your posts and insights were and are a tremendous help in better understanding horology, especially in better understanding Seiko for which I am ever grateful. I've known you from our virtual world for over 12 years, if you remember from our pen collecting days before the watch addition set in

And in the meantime I am enjoying the Seiko Kinetic Chronograph.

- SJX

on the Cartier brand are fantastic, and has made it one of my favorite forums to read.  I hope you will continue to contribute to site.

Stewart

And please stay in touch Stewart.

- SJX

and I hope we still will

Speak soon my virtual friend,

Andy.

I have plenty to say about watches. ;-)

- SJX

I look forward to being on the other side, alongside you now.

- SJX

Here's to all those nice and wonderful Cartier post that change my perception of the brand from a trendy jewelry maker to a serious horology manufacturer.

Farewell and wish you all the success on your next venture.

Regard
Tyler aka Agent T

And I trust all is well.

- SJX

Thanks for all that you've done and will continue to do.

And I appreciate the occasions you wrote to me about recalcitrant posts. Community members like yourself are invaluable.

- SJX

and disappointed at the loss of your stewardship on PuristS and knowledge on Cartier.  I am not aware of the politics but it seems a shame after this amount of time and hope you stick around to continue to share with us.

I always look forward to your next orange watch!

- SJX

It’s not difficult to find passionate amateur but very scarce to find ardent and well educated journalist in this field. 

The reason is very simple: It needs diligence, budget and manner. Fortunately you have all.

 

This time, Chronos Japan covers talk session among you, Mr. Gisbert Brunner and me. 

We have thought that Singapore will be the most influential market in whole world and you’ll tow that.

 

Now you are not modulator of PuristS, but still wonderful journalist in this filed. Hope to see your next challenge in this field.

Keep in touch,

HIROTA, Masayuki

and everything I have learnt from you. It is a shame you don't write in English, otherwise you would be one of the most famous journalists in the world!

- SJX

Thanks for all the knowledge you have shared to all of us and especially to me, on and off the forum. I am glad that I have a friend that I can share my horological adventure with!

and that is richer and more precious than the rest.

- SJX

Jiaxian,

Thank you for your contributions and I wish you well on your endevours whatever they may be. With that said, your articles and knowledge on Cartier have certainly made a positive impact to the forum and I have benefited from them, gaining a better understanding to the brand. Till I meet you again, thanks for all you have done for us. Await your future posts on the Cartier forum! Stay active nonetheless.

Best wishes
PS

on Cartier and elsewhere. See you soon at the next gig.

- SJX

because I really appreciate your posts and have learnt a lot from them!

We will see each other here for sure.

- SJX

Really have enjoyed reading your posts over the short time I have been a member of the site.  You are very knowledgeable and have been a great resource to the site. 

I will continue to follow your excellent blog!

All the best

Stay in touch.

- SJX