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I'm suspicious Robin

Jul 28, 2014,07:34 AM

I can't really tell where you were...there is this arm in the way!! LOL, perhaps a variation of the dreaded "thumb over the lens" which only afflicts horophiles? Seriously, your travels sound like great fun and of course meeting watch friends in the flesh is always an added thrill. Perhaps we'll see each other at SIHH and take an arm photo together ;-)

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A watch that best represents me

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 27th, 2014-07:06

As many of you had read, I was traveling for business in Europe 2 weeks ago - first in Paris then Dusseldorf then London. Met Fx and Nicolas in Paris and we had a great time of drinks, food and watches. I brought along a Reverso tribute to 1948 as well as...

Each photo shows...

By: KIH : July 27th, 2014-07:11

.. how much joy it gives you everywhere you go. Nice watch and looks soooo good on you! Ken

Thanks Ken! indeed it is pure joy

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 28th, 2014-00:10

To travel with this special timepiece Cheers Robin

You just wrote some nice extra pages with your delicious Villeret MB.

By: amanico : July 27th, 2014-07:11

For those who Wonder why watches are so important to us, your post gives them the right answer. Bravo, Robin. A pleasure to meet you, and, I hope, a renewed one! Best, Nicolas.

indeed Nicolas. .. many people dont understand. ..

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 28th, 2014-00:11

Until they get a watch or a few watches very dear to their hearts. The bonding with our timepieces is priceless Cheers Robin

Last shot

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 27th, 2014-10:54

I like very much It looks like the watch is smiling And yes that watch is connected to you in collective PuristS mind ;) Best regards Ddamjan

Thanks Damjan! yes one thing I like about this Montblanc villeret...

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 28th, 2014-00:13

Is that it smiles at me all the time :) With the design of the dial esp at certain angles. Indeed it is special in a Purist kind of way to me. Totally agree Cheers Robin

your watch representation

By: ED209 : July 27th, 2014-19:43

Great series of pics from your travel. And thanks for sharing how special your MB is on your wrist. Regards, ED-209

Thank you my friend!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 28th, 2014-00:15

Glad you enjoyed the pics :) I am sure you have that special watch too :) Or a few of them. Would love to hear from your experience too Cheers Robin

Robin, that kind of passion for a watch is a joy to see.

By: CaliforniaJed : July 27th, 2014-19:58

It goes where you go, and you have the proof! Best, CaliforniaJed

A great joy indeed!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 28th, 2014-00:16

Thank you my friend and glad you enjoyed. I enjoyed your posts on how special your Chopards are to you too :) Always great to share these stories here and read about them Cheers Robin

I'm suspicious Robin

By: Tick Talk : July 28th, 2014-07:34

I can't really tell where you were...there is this arm in the way!! LOL, perhaps a variation of the dreaded "thumb over the lens" which only afflicts horophiles? Seriously, your travels sound like great fun and of course meeting watch friends in the flesh...

Yes Dean! We're old friends now!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 28th, 2014-23:13

Hope to see you at SIHH one day! For now, with young kids, visiting Hong Kong for watches and wonders is easier for me :) Let me know if you ever come to hk to attend watches and wonders! :) Cheers Robin

Robin, you ARE this watch! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2014-23:41

Stunning, my friend! :) Best Blomman

Thanks Blomman! Yes the watch and I...

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 29th, 2014-01:11

have almost become one! :) Cheers robin

Hi Robin, Great to see and read up on your passion with your Villaret !!

By: GLau : August 2nd, 2014-11:47

I believe that someday you will become an ambassador to Montblanc ... for free !! :) Please keep the posts coming. Cheers, Gordon

Thanks Gordon!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 2nd, 2014-21:08

Haha I don't think I look good enough nor am talented or famous enough to be even an informal Montblanc ambassador! But I am definitely happy to share my joy and passion as a Montblanc Villeret owner. These watches are so rare, so high up in craftsmanship...