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Bigger, Higher, Crazier
We had a small, but spectacular GTG, today in Paris.
The Thema was the Vintage FFs.
I will prepare some topics about this event, but I wanted to share with you 2 or 3 pics right now.
The Forces in presence... 18 FFs! :
Trying to " stack " them is a very dangerous excercize...
I tried to stack 10, it was just impossible, so the infernal tower only includes 9 of them...
Will come back later on some of these superb pieces, of course, so stay tuned!
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-11-17 23:26:10
Bigger, Higher, Crazier
We had a small, but spectacular GTG, today in Paris. The Thema was the Vintage FFs. I will prepare some topics about this event, but I wanted to share with you 2 or 3 pics right now. The Forces in presence... 18 FFs! : Trying to " stack " them is a very d...
If you assembled that tower...
without glue I am impressed already just for this feat! Seriously, AMAZING! Thanks for sharing, Magnus
Glue Free guaranteed, my friend.
I can't imagine putting some glue on these sexy plexies... Till 5 it is ok, but from the 6th FF, I had to check that it will not fall... After the 9th, I had to give up. I love the view on the differences in the shape on the lugs, the plexies, and sometim...
They look so beautiful when stacked
Hi Nic Looking forward to the rest of the FF pictures. BR Hans
So, be prepared to suffer! :)))
To see all these Beauties ( and some of them are really rare ) at the same place and moment was an unforgettable event. I will work a bit on my pics and post them later, of course. Best, Nicolas
Oh the tower ...
just great is the Paris GTG always at your home or are you using always same place because the table on which FF galore is presented looks so familiar from your other pictures 0) Best Damian
Thanks, Damian
Yes, we decided to take the pics at my home, because I didn't see it possible at the restaurant... Best, my friend. Nicolas
I love whomever was fashion-forward enough...
...to put their FF on the camo strap! It sounds crazy, but looking at the pictures it works really well IMO. Your tower is scaring me. All I can picture is FFs raining down onto the floor. :-O Looks like a great gathering of like-minds! Did Emilio bring h...
Emilio was missed a lot, Daos
But we'll do it again, with him, hopefully! As for the Camo, I received it with my " new " watch, a Benrus Type I Sterile... It immedietaely looked evident to me that it was a strap for my TR 900... " French Chic "... Best, Sister. Vlad Dracul.
No, my dear Daos. A pity...
our loved Bunde was having sun here, in Spain. But I know that it would had been more happy in Paris with these nice brothers. Un abrazo, amiga mia. Emilio
That's too bad!
I know you were missed! Well, surely Nicolas will gather all vintage FF lovers again soon! I hope you are having a wonderful week, Emilio! Sending my warmest regards to you from Los Angeles! Daos
!!!!!!!
What a gathering and a truly impressive stack....... How many of these are yours Nicolas? Cheers
LOL, PP
Sadly 6 of them are mine... But, if I'm lucky enough, I may add 2 or 3 more, then ..Basta! Best, Nicolas
looking at these pictures, i can imagine how happy and enjoyable you guys at this GTG.
thanks so much, Nico. stefan
The only problem, Stefan, is that the virus is really
Easy to catch, and it is very contagious, too... We'll be pleased to welcome you, but now, you know! Best, Nicolas
Please. Please a full report!!!
That is spectacular! Wow! Please lots of photos of this GTG. Jeff
So many beautiful and rare FFs, Jeff
It deserves a well built and interesting post! Will think about how to do it, but I will do it, of course. Best, Nicolas
aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrg!
I can`t didn`t it or stand it .... or .................................. more pictures please ! for the next GTG, I can help for twenty ! regards Stephan
Cool, Stephan.
So, for the next FF GTG, you're in? Really, you own 20? Wow! Let me know. More pics to come, my friend, just the time to work on them.... Best, Nicolas
nearly
Dear Nicolas .... nearly , I will bring 2 Fiftys to fill up to twenty watches. lets make one post, where everybody brings 4- 6 photos of his Fifty fathoms ( from each side..) ! best regards Stephan
I know only one French Guy, who is also called Stephan
And who is an expert in FFs... Are you Stephan C? Wow, this is a superb idea, my friend. I mean to make a kind of FF Roll Call. Best, Nicolas
I am the other
I am "the other Stephan" I live closed to Frankfurt / Germany. Here are also great fans of the old and new Fifty Fathaoms. Nevertheless they get harder to find for good money. I am looking for over ten years now for them and found only two for reasonable ...
Agreed, Stephan
When you see the price of an " US NAVY " or of a TR 900... But on the other side, how much would you have to pay for a Rolex 5517 or for a Rolex 6538??? And I don't even speak about the hottest Vintage Panerais... Much, waaay much more for an equal, or ev...
right man !
Dear Nicolas, yes in comparison to a real U-boat the Fiftys are really cheap (lol) for me the hunt is still rolling ;-) good luck for the other hunters as well ! best regars Stephan
by the way
by the way ... what are the prices for a US or TR 900 ? I am on the list for a "tornek" from Bill Yao. I like his watches for wearing them every day at work ! Reagards Stephan
The TR 900 are quite pricey
You know the problem, FF... Maybe 100 / 150 are still " alive " nowadays. From what I saw on the different markets, I'd say between 15 / 25 000 USD... Best, Nicolas
this is what I exspected
I was offered one TR 900 years ago for 9000 dollares...., this is passed history. Next I have to ask my Psy, how to live with it .... so long till next time Stephan
Wow!!!
This GTG is awesome!. A pity miss this kind of events... you know.. me hubiera sentido como un niño con una habitación de juguetes nuevos!!!! ) Some nice well knowed FF for me and some others that must be a pleasure be seen in the flesh!!! My only FF woul...
Please, Guys, if you don't want to end up like this....
please never participate on a GTG organised by Nicolas!! This genius knows how to bring the hottest babies together!!! Thank you so much again Nicolas! I will never ever forget this meeting!! That was the hottest and craziest day of my life!!...
You're a bit responsible of these damages, Claude!
It was really great to meet you, and to see in the flesh your awesome pieces... These 1000 Feet, Bunde and Barakuda are really sexy! Are you in fro another one? Have sweet US Navy Dreams, my friend. Best, Nicolas
All day I try to distract from....
the US Navy, the Pakistanese, the Tornek, the Milspecs............. but I failed!!! Can't get them out of my head! I am so tired, couldn't sleep last night, I don't know what to do to reduce this pain and this 'absolutely want' or 'must have' feelings?? C...
You won't see anymore a Pakistanese and a US NAVY
You will rarely see a TR 900, and more often a Milspec.... The solution is easy to find... Best, Nicolas
I will keep on dreaming.... :-)
maybe I will be lucky one time in my life!! If not, I will travel to Pakistan and the US for the next years and I will contact every military veteran served in the 1960's!!! ;-)
awesome
I have never seen so many Blancpan in one spot. Great photos! Wish i could have been there. Brian
They are tool watches
As well as the Rolex Subs or the Omega Seamaster... They don't need a superbly finished movement, IMO, as their purpose is not here... I rather see them as pieces of History, with a big Soul. Best, my friend. Nicolas
My monitor can not occupy the stacked watch photo. What a great shot.
Dear Nic, Please kindly tell what is your record (no. of watches) to stack it up. Cheers. Bernard
Hi, Bernard
I tried 10, I had to stop at 9 stacked FFs... For Panerai watches, I was able to go till 12. Best, Nicolas
