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kingflum's avatar

“Take time to discover the corners of the hobby that resonate with you. Find people you click with, and you might even look up one day to realize you’re on the “inside,” though it’ll hardly feel like it.”

Amen brother. Amen.

Tony Traina's avatar

Appreciate you king 🤴

Bret Brase's avatar

G-Wagons and Daytonas. You possess a gift with words. Fantastic write up.

Tony Traina's avatar

thank you 🌴🌴

Michael P's avatar

The 13ZN is unreal... almost makes me want to gloss over that crazy pre-Daytona

kingflum's avatar

Yeah but that Amagnetic 🥵

Michael P's avatar

Too many choices for one favorite- maybe even a top 3

Aman Brar's avatar

So many beauties but yeah that 13ZN…

Isaiah Williams's avatar

Didn’t know one of my grails was a PP amag, thanks a lot Tony.

Tony Traina's avatar

so good man

kingflum's avatar

Legit. Absolute fire.

Larry S's avatar

I so enjoy when you take us behind the curtain on your trips. I always think when I grow up I want to be a big time collector. So happy to support you!

Tony Traina's avatar

lol me too, when I grow up!

Jimmy C's avatar

You’re right Tony, the corners has been a lot more fun! You end falling into meeting great people and getting invited to cool events!

Jim Pettenato's avatar

Really cool read! The PP 3796SG is amazing! wow.

Tony Traina's avatar

really special. My favorite ‘neovintage’ Calatrava I’ve seen

John Field's avatar

Great NAABS write up, Tony.

NAABS XI Miami was one of the best. Great to see you there 🍸🍸

Tony Traina's avatar

always a pleasure, Dr Field!

Mark T's avatar

I”ll take the PP Amagnetic and/or the 13ZNW. Tony, can you arrange it?

Tony Traina's avatar

Get in line (behind me)!

ZD's avatar

Awesome write up per usual! Random, which watch travel case is that (tan and green in featured image)?

Mitch Katz's avatar

It's a Molequin https://molequin.com/ and they are the best.

Lotus's avatar

wow didn’t know about the potential sale of jlc. something had to be done, consumers have been saying for years they’re overcharging and under-delivering.

the lost spring bar's avatar

I would be interested in hearing what the etiquette is for a high end watch meeting like this. Is it more free for all fondling if you have an invite or is it like, show me 3 forms of ID and a bank statement before I open my watch roll?

nick's avatar

“like the dance floor at a Protestant wedding.” Tough but fair Tony

sandbezel's avatar

Great read and insane photos!