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Dear All: with this report I'd like to bring the only Austrian watch manufacturer closer to you. Maria Kristina and Richard Habring are not only the principals of Habring 2 , one of the most innovating and refreshing creators of fine timepieces, they are ...  

After an early wake-up call we find ourselves heading up the Grossglockner High Alpine Road by bus (there is a public bus line with drivers that would put Mr Vettel to shame!). The scenery is spectacular those early hours: The path down to the Pasterze gl...  

I feel better now. Thanks. Vte

Our last stop down the road between Heiligenblut and Völkermarkt is the Porsche Museum located in Gmünd . The museum is a private initiative of the certain Mr Pfeifhofer. But why Gmünd? In fact, Porsche has some history here. During WWII, Porsche relocate...  

Do we really have to wait until next week for the next part? Who will answer the doorbell? More importantly, is the person pressing the doorbell who we think it is? Is it really an axe murderer? Arghhh, the suspense is killing me. Regards, Richard.

Brillant pictures, I have the feeling to accompany you in this journey. Can't wait to discover what is hidden behind the door! Fx

I've not made it to Richard and Maria's part of the world yet, but now I know better what it looks like there. And your pictures are fantastic (as is the story). But these seem to have been made before you switched to the black dial on the Habring, right?... 

in fact, the change of the dial was discussed during that exact visit... Who do you think wears the time-only (in my household there is only one Habring 2 watch...) Cheers, Magnus

Hello Magnus and all Habring2 fans, Your report is wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm an Habring2 friend too. I recognize Maria's Time-Only on the photo. And i believe see her on reflection shop window on previous photo too, no ? Very cordially... 

just as I always suspected Great traveloge! I look forward to next week! Best Andreas

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Ugh! What lovely photos so far! You and your girlfriend look like you're having so much fun! I love road trips! I can't wait to see the rest of your post on this topic. Very cute picture of Maria and Richard too! They should frame that for themselves. Dao... 

A trip with a bit of everything in it. Thanks for sharing!

Photos... the most iconic to me is the dragonfly one... just ASTONISHING, what i really like is that you extend the excitement of the post beyond horology , after checking and several rechecking of the pics i dont wonder why this post had to be spread int... 

I will have to wait a week for the conclusion....

Have pity on these three little ones. You just got to the exciting part. They want to see pictures of their birthplace! They beg, don't make them wait a week....  

Thanks for taking us along!

It looks like you both had a marvellous time

Your photos are simply stunning, you certainly have an eye for scenery and nature shots. Thank you for sharing this, for those of us who have not visited that beautiful country. So different from where I live! Delamere

To travel to such gorgeously picturesque places, To have a girlfriend that is so supportive of your horological passion she accompanies you throughout this journey to Volkermarkt, To have such a great time there with your friends Maria and Richard Habring... 

Peace of mind. Thanks a lot. Vte

...look up the meaning of penurious . I suspected its meaning but had to check! Thanks for keeping me on my toes! The pictures are wonderful. Can't wait to read the next installment! Best, CaliforniaJed

which reminds me to wear my Habring2. - SJX

That first scenic shot alone with the Kirche in the mountain valley is enough to make me buy an air ticket to Austria! A wonderful travelogue -- looking forward to more! Best, Gary