Nothing humble about that beautiful piece! Congratulations! (nt)

Sep 28, 2010,04:54 AM
 

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My humble foray into the Purists world...

 
 By: Forsei : September 28th, 2010-01:35
Hi all, I got this AT 8500 silver 41.5mmm some months back after much consideration. After all, I'm was not quite accustomed to spending more than $300 for a watch. But reading and learning and appreciating from the forums here and elsewhere, has flamed m...  

Congratz!!! It's beautiful!! :) [nt]

 
 By: t0t0_b0y : September 28th, 2010-02:54
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A fantastic choice Forsei.

 
 By: grumio : September 28th, 2010-03:24
Nothing humble about that one at all. A lovely watch, quite likely destined to become a modern classic IMHO. A striking dial full of subtle detail, a classic omega case shape with the twisted lugs, great bracelet, a beautifully decorated in-house movement... 

Congratulations, Forsei!

 
 By: dxboon : September 28th, 2010-08:40
This is a fantastic piece -- not "humble" at all IMO. I love the rotor on this watch! Altogether, a very attractive pickup! Thanks for sharing the photos with us. It looks great on your wrist! Cheers, Daos

Welcome, Forsei . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 28th, 2010-10:50
. . . and congrats on beginning your collection in style. I've had the pleasure of wearing the annual calendar version . . . . . . of your watch, and came away from the experience with a very favorable impression . . . cordially, Art...  

Humble? Nothing humble about the 8500 movement

 
 By: ocwatching : September 28th, 2010-13:13
Congrats and wear it in good health..

This is a nice one

 
 By: Nomer : September 28th, 2010-15:54
Congratulations on your new acquisition. I purchased the same model as a round number birthday gift for a family relative last year. Like you he had not really the experience of purchasing watches in the price range but after learning a bit more about mod... 

Many thanks!

 
 By: Forsei : September 28th, 2010-20:49
For your kind compliments. My mind keeps thinking which watch to get next...but I keep reminding myself tt 'hey, u've just gotten one! stop this tot...'

Great looking white dial :-) love it

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : September 29th, 2010-13:18

Congrats from the little, darker sibling!

 
 By: anaesdoc : October 7th, 2010-02:15
38,5 mm; grey dial; spectacular accuracy (my most accurate watch). Enjoy wearing yours, anaesdoc...