As I reflect on my chronograph collection, its hard to say which watch acquisition Chuck didn’t influence …even when I didn’t seek his direct consult, I would always search for his opinion and expert advise on newsgroup posts before I engaged in any purchase.
I am posting two watches, which I highly attribute to Chuck’s influence and will live on in the “Chuck Made Me Buy It” column.

First, my Heuer Pasadena (non-Pasadena)…this was my first Heuer, first vintage and first chrono watch…the watch that started my interest in collecting chronos and other watches. The watch pictured is actually my second Pasadena…I foolishly let the first one go a few years ago when my interest waned a bit, only to find myself searching for the exact same watch a few months later (which I luckily found). After purchasing my second Pasadena Chuck was very helpful in connecting me with Shane Ede in Toronto who serviced and cleaned the watch to nearly new spec. I know that Chuck was especially fond of his Pasadenas and often mentioned how his non-PVD Pasadena was one of his daily wearers.

Second, my Bell & Ross Space Two (Sinn 157) titanium…this is my grail tool watch. Chuck made me buy this one too. After reading so much of his opinion and review of the Lemania 5100, my interest in this tool movement piqued and I began my search. I too am convinced, like Chuck, that the Lemania 5100 is one of the most robust and functional chrono movements. Top it off with a Ti case and Ti bracelet and it doesn’t get any better for me.

Thanks Chuck for your assistance over the years. I will continue to draw from your vast knowledge that lives on in your newsgroups posts, and I look forward to learning more from information that I have yet to discover. I am certain that you will continue to inform and influence my growing chrono collection!
In peace,
Lou
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