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  • The CFP (CF3) has landed. Another very, very special reveal.
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The CFP (CF3) has landed. Another very, very special reveal.

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  • last reply by lndblr 28 Jun 2016
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    Bill B.
    Master 6725 posts
    24 Jun 2016, 7:20 p.m. 24 Jun 2016, 7:20 p.m.
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    It is my honor to reveal the latest addition to my collection, the CFP. I prefer calling the CF3, the CFP ... The Collectors' Forum Pilots' Watch. The other two Collectors' Forum Watches were called the Collectors' Forum Ingenieur (CFI) and the Collectors' Forum DaVinci (CFDV). The third deserves its full name too. Originally, I did not order the CFP when offered to Collectors in 2014. I knew it was a mistake. It is with both joy and sadness that I now have this beauty in my possession

    This CFP, #15 of 250, belonged to Giovanni Ambrogio our dear friend who is sorely missed by his friends. A few of us were lucky enough to acquire part of his collection. I picked up the CFP at the BBAMSGTG last week. It in not mine alone; I share it with Giovanni and my memories of him. His name will always be engraved on the back. The CFP is my memory of Giovanni just as the Galapagos AT I got from Kevin Devine is my memory of Kevin. Both of these friends left us much too early in life.

    I now share a few quick pictures with you.

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/CF3/D8N_4650_zpsmdfm4sjg.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/CF3/D8N_4652-2_zpsijrqyulq.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/CF3/D8N_4645_zpsyi4lfhwe.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/CF3/D8N_4646_zpsy4rvwugm.jpg

    i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/wbarker75/CF3/D8N_4655_zpscr2mqhre.jpg

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
    Moderator 3583 posts
    24 Jun 2016, 8:03 p.m. 24 Jun 2016, 8:03 p.m.
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    Wll done Bill. I am happy to see this one at your wrist. Wear it in good health.

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    Paul Bloemen
    Master 4219 posts
    24 Jun 2016, 8:07 p.m. 24 Jun 2016, 8:07 p.m.
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    Great way to make it right! Beautiful watch of a very friendly man. Enjoy it with great memories!

    Kind regards,
    Paul

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    dzul
    Master 3987 posts
    24 Jun 2016, 9:47 p.m. 24 Jun 2016, 9:47 p.m.
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    That is just outstanding, my friend! This acquisition is a watch that I always thought should be on your wrist. The fact it will be a tangible momemnto of Giovani makes it a special watch indeed.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3208 posts
    24 Jun 2016, 10:26 p.m. 24 Jun 2016, 10:26 p.m.
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    Brilliant Bill. A very heartfelt remembrance of our friend Giovanni.
    I am very glad that we have been able to keep some of his Watches in the family. Very special indeed.

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    whichwatch
    Master 2824 posts
    25 Jun 2016, midnight 25 Jun 2016, midnight
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    Excellent, Bill! I am very happy you have joined the CF3 club and that Giovanni's memory will be so appropriately honored.

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    Mr. Norbert Scheepers
    Master 2703 posts
    25 Jun 2016, 9:33 a.m. 25 Jun 2016, 9:33 a.m.
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    A wonderfull gesture. Well done Bill. It shows how much compassion is also part of this community.

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    Mr. Anders Johansson
    Master 736 posts
    26 Jun 2016, 12:06 p.m. 26 Jun 2016, 12:06 p.m.
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    Thanks Bill for sharing!

    Yes, this watch is definitely a very special one. Couldn't have found a better wrist than yours.

    Best
    /Anders

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    Mr. Jonathan Uglow
    Connoisseur 212 posts
    26 Jun 2016, 1:03 p.m. 26 Jun 2016, 1:03 p.m.
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    Very special watch and report.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Jonathan

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    Mr. Bob Bunnik
    Master 5208 posts
    26 Jun 2016, 2:25 p.m. 26 Jun 2016, 2:25 p.m.
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    Great gesture Bill. Great watch too, wear it in good health and I'm really glad it stays in the 'family'!

    Bob

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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    26 Jun 2016, 8:38 p.m. 26 Jun 2016, 8:38 p.m.
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    Awesome Bill. Great to see Gio's CF3 (I may be in the minority but I like "CF3") find such an appropriate home. Congrats mate.

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    Mr. Jarrod Gill
    Master 3720 posts
    26 Jun 2016, 8:41 p.m. 26 Jun 2016, 8:41 p.m.
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    The man. The watch.

    [i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/noiseorchard/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbgkd1f1r.jpeg~original](s375.photobucket.com/user/noiseorchard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbgkd1f1r.jpeg.html)

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    Anthony Sonego
    Connoisseur 661 posts
    26 Jun 2016, 11:54 p.m. 26 Jun 2016, 11:54 p.m.
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    That is a very special and respectful reveal Bill.

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    Mr. Christoph Burckhardt
    Master 1095 posts
    27 Jun 2016, 10:12 a.m. 27 Jun 2016, 10:12 a.m.
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    Great gesture, Bill! Wear it in good health.

    Cheers Chris

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    28 Jun 2016, 3:34 a.m. 28 Jun 2016, 3:34 a.m.
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    Glad you finally got your CF3!

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