100% Passion: 3rd Edition !!

Sep 26, 2010,09:32 AM
 

Like the previous years, Bernhard and Philipp have been kind enough to organize a two-days top vintage Rolex GTG in the Netherlands.

The party is just over and I'm still a little dizzy after seeing so many beautiful watches....and having so much fun with friends !

Yesterady, my day started at 4 AM....but after a couple of hours, I was already closer to the target...

While waiting for the pick up (thanks Steven !), a little bit of cool music does not hurt...

A first stop in a well know adress for the vintage watches afficionados from around the world

Some famous people have already landed and  dropped their luggage...

On the way to the party, we are passed by a Panamera.....and it appears that someone is chasing it...

Don't try this way....

Another try, obvisouly Philipp is in a rush !....

But now there's too much traffic to go on :-(

We have finally  arrived and friends are really happy to see each other again...People from the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Sweden, France, the USA, Belgium, etc...

And we open the first watch boxes....or should I say... treasure chests ?

Roger's 6263 with Newman dial is such a nice example....a true beauty !

My Comex has found another thin case 1665 with a brown Mk2 dial....you won't see two of these together very often !

Wow Maurizzio: thanks for bringing so many nice pieces...I can only show a selection of your magic box...

A GMT Master ref. 6542 for the Pan Am....I'm drooling over it....!

The caseback engraving is so nice....

And what can I say about this Jean Claude Killy, an absolute collector's dream for most of us ?

A close up of the watch, which is such a nice and rare Rolex icon...

Just like this Cosmograph with pulsometric scale....the first example that I can see in the metal... thanks to Maurizio !

But maybe my favourite Rolex watch of the day is this gold monobloc chronograph retailed by Serpico & Laino....in terrific condition !

Look at the beauty and the balance of this case and this dial...

 I'm not the only one who is impressed by the quality of the watches...Passionate discussions start in every corner of the bar...

Now it's time to have a close look at this watch box: the world famous Vuitton case....

What a beautiful gold Cosmograph ref. 6239 with exotic dial !!

An early Milgauss with a stunning tropical dial....one of the most spectaculat watch of the day !

A 6062 in gold....a grail watches for most vintage Rolex collector...

Watches, watches and more watches...

A bunch of different Comex references with some very cool documentation and goodies...

And the most beautiful watch of the day, no comment is needed for this one...and sorry if it's not a Rolex ;-)

So the only thing to say is: two thumbs up for the organizers, the 100% Passion GTG is getting better every year !

 

 

 

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What? No Explos?

 
 By: amanico : September 26th, 2010-09:39
You made my day with this White 6542. First time I see this Pan Am Case back. It seems that you had a blast, guys. I hope that you didn't kill my JC with all these beauties. Best, Nicolas

Oh yes...

 
 By: DrStrong : September 26th, 2010-12:57
(Photo: Philipp)...  

A Pre Explo... And a cool one!

 
 By: amanico : September 26th, 2010-13:34
did I say that I love these Explo so much? I also saw that there was a cool Explo II 16 550, too. Best, and thanks, Jeff. Nicolas

an absolute beauty

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : September 26th, 2010-14:46
if i was there i would have faced the danger of forgetting to breathe in and out . Faisal

Great report my friend, thanks. [nt]

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : September 26th, 2010-10:36
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You are welcome Joke ! [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : September 30th, 2010-05:45
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omg great passion meeting :-)

 
 By: Reneo : September 26th, 2010-11:28
Thanks Reneo

yeah baby !

 
 By: Ryan5446 : September 26th, 2010-11:34
it was great meeting everybody again and a special thanks to Philipp and Bernhard for making it happen. and the winner.......  

Great shots guys...

 
 By: RSPatrik : September 26th, 2010-12:27
And fantastic to meet you! Take care! Patrik

Curious question

 
 By: anaesdoc : September 26th, 2010-13:21
How did you manage to discern the watches and their respective owners with so many watches being laid out on the table? I mean, without any false intent it might easily happen, someone stores a foreign watch mistaking it for his own! Thanks for the number... 

An incredible bunch of beauties...

 
 By: amanico : September 26th, 2010-13:36
The " usual " suspects, plus a very unusual brown 1675. A real beauty. Do you have more pics of it? Best, Nicolas, a bit dizzy, now.

excuse me to say such an orgasmic collection of beauties:)

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : September 26th, 2010-14:44
and quality shots as well . Faisal

What a blast of a GTG

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 27th, 2010-00:06
... stunning pieces and probably good conversations and food and wine My grailwatch was to be found: A GMT Master ref. 6542 for the Pan Am....and yes I have seen the case back before and no, I don't own one (yet)..but the hunt is on Thanks for sharing guy... 

Terrific pictures Steven !

 
 By: DrStrong : September 30th, 2010-12:04

Thanks for sharing....

 
 By: MiniCooper : September 26th, 2010-13:27
Great gathering..... I also have not seen the back of the ground crew of PanAm.... Thanks again Cheers

Thanks a lot Jeff for this report !

 
 By: foversta : September 26th, 2010-13:38
An impressive gathering of passionate people and of rareties. Fr.Xavier

My pleasure FX ! [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : September 30th, 2010-12:06
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no one blame me when i say all my love goes to vintage rolexs

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : September 26th, 2010-14:34
just im so speechless due to the adorable condition of the watches and the load of patinas in there . Thanks Dr. Faisal

Yes there were some awesome watches there ! [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : October 1st, 2010-01:38
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A great assortment of great watches.

 
 By: patrick_y : September 26th, 2010-19:07
An impressive gathering of vintage Rolexes! The 6062, the vintage Milgauss, and other fantastic watches truly are rare sights to see, even see photos of. Did I mention that the Patek Philippe perpetual calendar / chronograph is beautiful as well? Thanks f... 

Heaven on earth

 
 By: EdwardL : September 26th, 2010-19:32
Can't imagine how I will feel, to see all those beauties in flesh. Thanks for sharing.

thats horological rock n roll man

 
 By: Hororgasm : September 27th, 2010-07:06
you guys certainly know how to do a proper gathering!!

WOW WOW... another great GTG...

 
 By: FanFrancisco : September 27th, 2010-07:59
... very impressive GTG, trust you guys must have so much fun time. thanks so much for sharing. stefan

It was my pleasure Stefan [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : October 1st, 2010-01:41
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Thank you DR

 
 By: moc : September 27th, 2010-09:31
for this medicine,I am so speachless...... Fantastic fantastic.... Mo

Yes Mo, it was fantastic ! [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : October 1st, 2010-01:45
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Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing! [nt]

 
 By: PSV : September 27th, 2010-11:16
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re: 100% Passion: 3rd Edition

 
 By: DRMW : September 27th, 2010-11:23
Looks like a great GTG, thanks for sharing the pics! -MW

Really really sad to have missed this...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 28th, 2010-08:47
a Royal gathering

every time i visit Paris...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 28th, 2010-09:36
i go home with more watches than i started. Next year, my friend, its a London GTG bonanza.

Too risky, Joe...

 
 By: amanico : September 28th, 2010-09:43
A kind of perpetual work in progress, my friend. Will tell you a bit later, if all goes well. Best, Nicolas

nope....you are definitely coming to London [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 29th, 2010-02:54
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I have made a comitment for London ;-) [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : September 28th, 2010-11:14
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As in previous years...

 
 By: dxboon : September 28th, 2010-07:18
...an amazing gathering of Rolexes. I'm sure the only thing better than the watches was the camaraderie between the friends gathered at the event! Thanks for all the pictures! Cheers, Daos

We hope we can do even better next year ! [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : October 1st, 2010-01:42
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fantastic stuff--the Serpico

 
 By: Mostel : September 28th, 2010-15:29
really entrances... and the Patek... ah... when Patek was Patek.......thank you!!!

Oh yeah this one ;-)

 
 By: DrStrong : October 1st, 2010-01:44
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Camera?

 
 By: djdave29 : July 8th, 2011-07:02
A truly beautiful immense collection. Can you tell me what camera was used to take these images? Superb quality. Regards Dave