A very special watch arrived in Toronto today. It took a very convoluted journey via New Jersey and Phoenix, and for this I must thank Paul and Kim.
So I have become the new custodian of Kevin's VC Inge Laureus. I am overjoyed that I was able to to this, but at the same time, very saddened that circumstances had made it available in the first place.
So with mixed feelings I present
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Congrats Mark. Enjoy it, its a beauty and it's gone to a good home. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh and reuniting it with the Da Vinci for some pics.
Congrats Mark.
I am sure Kevin will be happy that his loved blue pieces found a great home.
Congratulations Mark - it looks beautiful and has indeed gone to a good home.
The circumstances are sad, but there must be some solace in knowing Kevin's pieces are now part of the forum community.
Congratulations Mark, I know that Kevin is smiling at the good home found for one of his beloved "blues."
Mark, wear Kevin's Laureus in good health. I am sure Kevin is smiling knowing it is with a fellow collector and friend.
Mark,
That is a fine piece. Kevin would be happy that you acquired it. The best part is that every time you put it on your wrist you will be reminded of your friend.
Congratulations Mark ! Kevin's watch could't have found a better owner.
Regards,
Vishal.
Congratulations, Mark. It looks spectacular.
Thanks Jarrod,
I look forward to that very much :-)
Thank you all
Ralph, Jarrod, Jim, Bill, Anthony, Gio, Vishal, Alan....
Your kind words have touched me deeply and I feel so honored to be part of this truly wonderful circle.
I'm honored too, to have this special piece, It certainly is a fantastic reminder of a great and special man.
mark, definitely one of my favourites from kevin's collection. delighted it's yours.
best wishes,
thang
Congratulations Mark, that's an amazing watch with great historical value too. Wear it proud and in good health!
Kind regards,
Clemens
Thank You Thang and Clemens
Congratulations on your new watch Mark. It is such a stunning and elegant watch. The fact that this particular watch belonged to a great friend of you gives the watch a whole new dimension when wearing the watch. I hope you will enjoy the watch and that it reminds you of the best moments and memories you shared with Kevin.
Thank You Koen
You experienced the BBG GTG first hand and saw the incredible friendship in this group. It's just amazing! Yes, I am enjoying this watch since I received it on Tuesday and it has not come off my wrist.
It is a tribute to Kevin that his friends go the extra mile. This watch (I have difficulty saying my) watch was taken to Phoenix on a business trip and given to another friend who was going to be travelling to Toronto later. This is the kind of thing that happen in the group. This was all arranged without me even being involved! An incredible amount of work and coordination.
Congratulations on a great model and a dial variant that made me want this watch. I was fortunate enough to be given mine for my 60th. Yours had a great previous owner and it is good that you have bought it. WIGH.
Thank you Greg.
It sure does mean a lot to me.
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