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Rest In Peace, Gino!

 

My deepest condolences go to his family and friends for this terrible loss. Itt obviously came way too early.

I had the pleasure of meeting Gino some years ago at his legendary watch store. He was extremely welcoming and  generous with his time and we had a very long talk about FP Journe, their friendship and the “crazy” collectors of FPJ watches. One sensed immediately that he was an extraordinary character with a larger than life charisma.

There is a wonderful interview with Gino on thejourneguy that tells a great deal about him and his friendship with FP Journe and his importance to the company. http://thejourneguy.com/in-conversation-with-gino-cukrowicz/

Sincerely 

Christian 

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RIP

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 6th, 2021-17:06
Today Mr Gino Cukrowicz passed away. I knew Gino since 20 years or so. Don’t know how many times I saw him at his watch shop in Antwerp, Belgium. But I can tell you it was many times and every single time we had the most interesting chats about watches. H...  

I was very sorry to hear this ...

 
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 6th, 2021-17:13
He will be sadly missed and my thoughts are with his wife Radhi Kilachand and the children Gina and Dylan Cukrowicz, and stepchildren Zane and Shawn Mehta.

Rest In Peace, Gino!

 
By: ChristianDK : May 6th, 2021-17:41
My deepest condolences go to his family and friends for this terrible loss. Itt obviously came way too early. I had the pleasure of meeting Gino some years ago at his legendary watch store. He was extremely welcoming and generous with his time and we had ... 

RIP 🙏🏻

 
By: Watchonthewrists : May 6th, 2021-19:48
I have only met him only once or twice while visiting his shop . Great and passionate AD and collector . He did a lot for independent brands and will definitely be missed.

Bruno, I am very sad to read that. I knew Gino for some 15 years, we met at his shop ( the bar! ) and in Geneva several times. I even remember his pink Bentley or was it a Rolls?

 
By: amanico : May 6th, 2021-22:17
Gino is a fantastic man, enthusiast, with a great knowledge about watches, I even bought him 2 watches which are still in my collection. Many great times and discussions, shared with him. Yes, I am very sad to read that, and all my thoughts come to his fa... 

I never knew this man's name or anything he did

 
By: Mostel : May 6th, 2021-22:21
I am glad to know of him and wish his family and friends love and compassion.

Very sad news for his family and friends and the Journe family. RIP.

 
By: Jay (Eire) : May 6th, 2021-22:46
My knowledge of him is only through others but by all means he seemed like a person people would want to spend time with.