Horological Meandering

"The Robb 50 Most Influential Connoisseurs". You will find at least one of us listed under "Watches". I have enjoyed our hobby for over five decades and no small part of my enjoyment is due to PuristS. My most sincere: "Thank You Thomas", Miki ...  

Thomas deserves this homage. Cheers, Nilo

Thanks!

Thank you for getting me active on the site with posting, I\'m loving it! Hopefully you will be back in Indianapolis sometime soon and we can meet for some good St. Elmo\'s shrimp cocktail! Hope you are doing well, and glad you got the praise you deserve!... 

Thomas' contributions to the civility, coherence, and sophistication of the global watch community cannot be overstated. From a personal standpoint, this site and its predecessors have meant the world to me. From its earliest incarnations during my high s... 

Dr. T made my life richer and better in every way. Won't be able to repay him in this lifetime. S

and it is an honor to have had some positive influence in your life. I am humbled...

I cannot post the photos of Thomas taken in a Tokyo "establishment" from 2004 So, I post these memories of our Get Togethers.... Regards, MTF ...  

GTG was in Singapore so its no surprise that the ROO Orchard Road appeared. Ferrari 599 was parked outside Chopard Manufacture and Fondation Qualite Fleurier. Regards, MTF

The strange beef photo posted above was from the AFTER After party from the JLC GTG in Tokyo 2004. After the JLC event, we went to a Ginza Whisky Bar for the After Party. Then we went to a hibachi grill under the railway tracks of Nihonbashi Station for t...  

the entire moderator team for your support and dedication!

for making my life more beautiful and rich Dr. Mao Without Thomas big part of my life would be obsolete many good men I call friends I wouldn't have and thanks to Robb Report for appreciation and putting a face to a name Best D

Always low key and a gentleman. Bill

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Connoisseurs! A great feat! Cheers, Anthony

can you believe it all started when I took over Paneristi and you were actually AGAINST the merger of the sites? (you were right, of course, in retrospect, ironic that you came onboard over here...)

Well deserved recognition of Dr. Mao and all that he has done with ThePuristS and PuristSPro! Regards, ED-209

A gentleman and a friend to many of us. And thanks to Thomas for founding this forum, our community, our family here Cheers Robin

we are so lucky to have you as an active member of our community... All the best and look forward to connecting in flesh and blood someday....

However I'm the lucky one to be an active member of this wonderful community. Who knows: Maybe someday over a great meal and an even better bottle of wine ;-)

You are directly responsible for cultivating this passion among so many of us here. Really, AP owes you a great thanks too. I seem to spend every spare dollar on their products, and without thePuristS, that never would have happened. I know you don't seek... 

I\'m not sure, but it could well be that by now I spend more time here than on Facebook... Lovely community indeed and the only place I can got to for my horological mumbo jumbo. Will there ever be a PuristSPro World Party? Las Vegas anyone? ;-)

Great idea, amigo. Maybe we can do an international simulcast from a few venues.

much closer ;-)

The post made me go back to my first thread here - I suppose I had a typical start with a question on choosing a watch. I got many very well crafted and informative replies but none quite so elaborate and extensive as that of ThomasM I followed the advice... 

looking forward to reading you for many years more...

I will endeavor to do them justice

for a real gentleman and human being, a man who has (and continue to do so) inspired me and many, many others. I very fondly remember your intense dialogues on what on first view appeared to be minor details, but which in the end made a huge difference. O... 

having watched your horological evolution for well over a decade, I am so proud to have been able to share much of the journey with you. Thank you for your kind words, not many people, especially today, are willing or have the patience to let the minutiae... 

Good to read something possitive about you, and you and the Purist give me so much more for my passion for watches, hope to catch up again soon! Best, Michel

There once was a man with a passion, Wrist watches were not only a fashion. A purist you see, he knew others like he, His vision birthed PuristS forum for you and me. I'll toast to you at Hurricane at Pat O'Brians! Salute! Helen ...  

There once was a man with a passion, Wrist watches were not only a fashion. A purist you see, he knew others like he, His vision birthed PuristS forum for he, you and me. Congratulations Thomas. I'll toast to you with a Hurricane at Pat O'Brians! Salute! ...  

glad to have you among us...

It's my pleasure. This is a great place to be! Thank you Thomas!!! Helen

- Watch aficionado - Foodie - Wine/spirits aficionado - Automobiles The list goes on and on... Congrats to our resident PuristS!

An honour for TM, and Purists. Thanks for sharing. Best, Horo