Congrats!!

Jul 24, 2011,09:54 AM
 

Great story and I am happy that you have found your 1st love...

 

BTW, should you be thinking of letting go of your Shaq, do let me know smile

 

 

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Once upon a time in 2003...

 
 By: rakis73 : July 23rd, 2011-12:18
On 28 June 2010, I met Dr Thomas Mao once again after about 7 years - I was very fortunate to have that chance meeting as the first and last time we had encountered each other was in 2003 at the Vacheron Constantin dinner organised by The Purists. It was ...  

Congrats and welcome back :)

 
 By: ED209 : July 23rd, 2011-12:56
Wow, great story behind your encounter with PuristS and thanks for sharing your long awaited AP T3. Congrats and enjoy your new AP. And hope to see more of your posts and pics. Regards, ED-209

You may claim to not be a photographer......

 
 By: nautilus : July 23rd, 2011-13:07
But I have never seen the T3 look so good it is truly stunning.

re: once upon a time....

 
 By: DRMW : July 23rd, 2011-14:54
Wonderful story! Great way to start back up on the forums with such a cool post. It's always good to hear about the one watch and then final acquiring it. Look forward to more pics! -MW

a BIG congrat!

 
 By: playtime : July 23rd, 2011-16:03
quite a story--I am happy to hear it ended happily wear in the best of health! J

WOW!!

 
 By: mjnoumoff : July 23rd, 2011-16:23
magnificent watch and great story. wear it in the best of health!!

Congrats on the awesome T3!

 
 By: Davo : July 23rd, 2011-16:46
That is a very special piece. And I love the pics. Wear it with pride.

Wonderful story.Thanks for sharing it with us

 
 By: dreamer8 : July 23rd, 2011-17:55
A wonderful story of a dream and realising it.Also about friendship which is to me more than the watch .Congratulations , the T3 is to me is a statement piece and especially contemporary and avant-garde when it debuted.Hope to see your posts more often he... 

Fantastic Story and that is the magic of Dr. T :-)

 
 By: SALMANPK : July 23rd, 2011-21:25
He teaches you how to dream S

Welcome

 
 By: grigo : July 23rd, 2011-21:33
and I do believe that you have overcome tour shyness. Best regards, George

fantastic

 
 By: optionc : July 24th, 2011-00:25
Wonderful story and look forward to your future contributions. OpC

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

 
 By: Vinontre : July 24th, 2011-06:41
May I ask if the pictures were taken with a Leica M? Somehow they feel like they have a Leica signature to me...=) C

My gratitude

 
 By: rakis73 : July 24th, 2011-09:30
Thank you all for your very kind words of welcome and appreciation for my humble photographic efforts. The fact that I have finally made this post about the T3 is in itself a personal milestone for me and I am glad I am here amongst all my fellow Purists....  

Congrats!!

 
 By: daywalker88 : July 24th, 2011-09:54
Great story and I am happy that you have found your 1st love... BTW, should you be thinking of letting go of your Shaq, do let me know

Shaq went to Bukit Bintang and got a T3 - that will be his Legacy

 
 By: rakis73 : July 24th, 2011-10:15
The Shaq is currently being serviced and overhauled so unfortunately I have another reason to hang on to it - my first AP ever has similar sentimental value! I guess I will find any reason not to let any of these go....I just hope I won't have to write ag... 

...and Spot is hanging on to them...

 
 By: rakis73 : July 24th, 2011-10:51
a little playful photography with the Shaq and Bukit Bintang - Spot is my Guardian of the APs - he's grown pretty fond of them......  

Great story and shots! [nt]

 
 By: bulliondesk : July 24th, 2011-16:50
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Cool watches and lovely ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : July 24th, 2011-18:46
Leica bokeh. Simply beautiful Oliver

Glad to see you step out of the sidelines, Rakis.

 
 By: ThomasM : July 25th, 2011-15:04
Always good to see old timers participate more! Great pics, great camera...check out our photo forum too! click here So happy to see you here. TM

Thanks TM

 
 By: rakis73 : July 25th, 2011-21:04
Great to hear from you Thomas - yes, I will endeavor to contribute more in words, photos or combination thereof...

Great story and good mode shots!

 
 By: swjoseph : July 26th, 2011-18:17
RB2 hold the exact same position in me but i have yet to acquire one.

Some things are worth waiting for.

 
 By: JerryW : July 26th, 2011-21:34
Like buying a special AP. Congrats and welcome. Keep posting. JerryW