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bluemartinifan · 23 July 2012, 08:53 AM

We had a small group for dinner in the wineroom of a cajun seafood joint in Dallas last night! Beaumont Miller (John), Springer (John), Bewithabob (Bob), an office friend (Mike) and yours truly. Drinks, seafood and stunning, collector grade watches.
Our treasure trove included (sorry for the bad pics - the lights were horrible and I was working the wine pretty hard

John (Beaumont, pic #1 on the right) - gilt, chapter ring, exclamation point 5513 (stunner...), Gold 1680, MF 5512, 1610 nearly NOS - the bracelet clasp was so tight, I did not want to put it on my wrist, 1665 Great White
John (Springer, pic #2 on right) - 1982 Tudor Big Block, 1675 on a Jubilee with meaty case, bevels and lugs, Beaumont tried not to let Springer know he liked it but wore it half the night - thereby eliminating any negotiating advantage he may have had

, TT Zenith Daytona, random 14060
Bob (pic #1 on the left) - came late and stayed late

and brought his white gold meteorite dial Daytona - it weighs 2 pounds - the dial under a loupe is outrageous - a special watch
Mike - a non Rolex friend I am converting to the darkside - brought a gorgeous Pam and IWC chrono diver - both large, chunky beautiful watches. Mike had Springers 14060 on his wrist 1/2 the night
Me - GMT-C, 5513 MF, a sweet 1970s Glashutte and a special pocketwatch.

Great time, thanks for reading

HL65 · 23 July 2012, 08:55 AM

Very nice watches and great group of guys too!! Thanks for sharing Russ!

FeelingTheBlues · 23 July 2012, 08:56 AM

That's a fabulous collection! I hope the seafood was good!

I'm also glad to put some faces on names, looks like great times!

FremStar · 23 July 2012, 09:03 AM

Legendary Rolex references on that table! Crazy!

Silvio Mosiello · 23 July 2012, 09:03 AM

That looked likenit was a blast! Thanks for sharing!

Trouble15 · 23 July 2012, 09:05 AM

Some great pieces there, looks like a fun time. Thanks for sharing.

h999r · 23 July 2012, 09:05 AM

nice pictures !

Kingair · 23 July 2012, 09:06 AM

Thanks for sharing

HAGOne

tkc324 · 23 July 2012, 09:10 AM

Very cool watches! Looks like a fun GTG.

BNA/LION · 23 July 2012, 09:15 AM

Looks like a good time...

I see a lot of stainless steel and No gold or DD’s, hummm?

goog53 · 23 July 2012, 09:18 AM

Great pics and wonderful watches! It is nice to put some faces with names. A legend has been unmasked:Beaumont Miller. I definitely owe John a drink or ten for all his insight and advice.

Art 1 · 23 July 2012, 10:25 AM

liuk3 · 23 July 2012, 10:30 AM

Looked like a great evening!

swissautopro · 23 July 2012, 10:47 AM

Looks like a great night.

Beaumont Miller II · 23 July 2012, 10:26 AM

What a great evening. No one really understands watch guys like other watch guys. Put 5 WIS in a wine room for four hours and you would be surprised at the watch stories, life stories, and knowledge shared. For myself, small events like this increase the joy and pleasure of the hobby and take it to another level. Russ you are a gracious host. Thanks for taking care of the details. Do you think I weakened my "hand" with Springer?

Mike I am sure our paths will cross in the future. I look forward to toasting TRF and the people it has brought together.

HL65 · 23 July 2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

What a great evening. No one really understands watch guys like other watch guys. Put 5 WIS in a wine room for four hours and you would be surprised at the watch stories, life stories, and knowledge shared. For myself, small events like this increase the joy and pleasure of the hobby and take it to another level. Russ you are a gracious host. Thanks for taking care of the details. Do you think I weakened my "hand" with Springer?

Mike I am sure our paths will cross in the future. I look forward to toasting TRF and the people it has brought together.

John--you are a class act!!

Michael M. · 23 July 2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

John--you are a class act!!

X2

John is as honest and classy as they come, just like you

Nice pictures!! Really like the 1680/8 & Gilt 5512!! Always enjoy GTG reports!!

edwardk · 25 July 2012, 12:13 PM

I was in Dallas this weekend for my b-day. Can't believe I missed this.

gold canyon · 23 July 2012, 10:29 AM

Looks like a nice GTG... and great watches too.

bewithabob · 23 July 2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

What a great evening. No one really understands watch guys like other watch guys. Put 5 WIS in a wine room for four hours and you would be surprised at the watch stories, life stories, and knowledge shared. For myself, small events like this increase the joy and pleasure of the hobby and take it to another level. Russ you are a gracious host. Thanks for taking care of the details. Do you think I weakened my "hand" with Springer?

Mike I am sure our paths will cross in the future. I look forward to toasting TRF and the people it has brought together.

I heartily agree, John. Thank you so much Russ, for organizing this incredible journey to the wine room.

This evening was a like great novel. A page turner for sure, written by a great assembly of WIS. I have never heard so many wonderful watch chapters! What a pleasure! (too bad, missing from the photos is Russ who was busy toggling the camera).

We enjoyed hours of good laughs and stories while gazing at some truly beautiful, classic stunners. Seeing them all, reclining together, as a great troupe on the table with cases and watch boxes all around was overwhelming. Passing them about with a chance to examine these great examples up close, under a loop, holding them, taking them for a short ride on your wrist was a trip to the moon.

No casualties on the affair, but I believe Mike was completely infected with a ROLEX craving by evening's end. And my own enthusiasm for the classics has been completely fanned by this fabulous company (not to mention that enormous Grey Goose martini glass that had been twice emptied by the time photo#1 was taken). Nice after effects.

Now I just had to explain this to Sharon when I got in- her first question- "did you buy me a watch?"

More great WIS times for us together are sure to come.

bluemartinifan · 23 July 2012, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II
What a great evening. No one really understands watch guys like other watch guys. Put 5 WIS in a wine room for four hours and you would be surprised at the watch stories, life stories, and knowledge shared. For myself, small events like this increase the joy and pleasure of the hobby and take it to another level. Russ you are a gracious host. Thanks for taking care of the details. Do you think I weakened my "hand" with Springer? Mike I am sure our paths will cross in the future. I look forward to toasting TRF and the people it has brought together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

I heartily agree, John. Thank you so much Russ, for organizing this incredible journey to the wine room.

This evening was a like great novel. A page turner for sure, written by a great assembly of WIS. I have never heard so many wonderful watch chapters! What a pleasure! (too bad, missing from the photos is Russ who was busy toggling the camera).

We enjoyed hours of good laughs and stories while gazing at some truly beautiful, classic stunners. Seeing them all, reclining together, as a great troupe on the table with cases and watch boxes all around was overwhelming. Passing them about with a chance to examine these great examples up close, under a loop, holding them, taking them for a short ride on your wrist was a trip to the moon.

No casualties on the affair, but I believe Mike was completely infected with a ROLEX craving by evening's end. And my own enthusiasm for the classics has been completely fanned by this fabulous company (not to mention that enormous Grey Goose martini glass that had been twice emptied by the time photo#1 was taken). Nice after effects.

Now I just had to explain this to Sharon when I got in- her first question- "did you buy me a watch?"

More great WIS times for us together are sure to come.

Hi All - PLEASE read Beaumont Miller and Bob's 2 posts carefully - they graciously define what our passion and this forum can be. PLEASE make the effort to attend or better yet, organize a GTG in your town. The personal experience from sharing our passion and meeting with others is so special

cruvon · 23 July 2012, 10:50 AM

Awesome to see you guys and your watches here:), great GTG!

Beaumont Miller II · 23 July 2012, 10:52 AM

Thanks Ken. Coming from you that means a lot.

GerardoG · 23 July 2012, 11:08 AM

Wow! Looks like you had a great time. Thank you for sharing

Sam Philip · 23 July 2012, 11:54 AM

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing

SennaFan · 23 July 2012, 12:02 PM

Wow, wish I could have been then and seen my old 1665 JB

bgriz · 23 July 2012, 12:07 PM

Looks like a great GTG

dddrees · 23 July 2012, 11:59 AM

Looks like you guys had a fabulous time.

Great group of watches by the way.

Thanks for sharing.

z32turbo · 23 July 2012, 12:10 PM

Glad you guys had fun. Sorry I missed that one.

Bangel · 23 July 2012, 12:10 PM

That's an incredible selection of watches you have all assembled for your GTG!

Thanks for sharing.

23 July 2012, 08:56 AM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That's a fabulous collection! I hope the seafood was good! I'm also glad to put some faces on names, looks like great times! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

23 July 2012, 09:03 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Legendary Rolex references on that table! Crazy! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

23 July 2012, 09:15 AM	#10
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Looks like a good time... I see a lot of stainless steel and No gold or DD’s, hummm? __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 July 2012, 10:30 AM	#13
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23 July 2012, 10:47 AM	#14
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Looks like a great night. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

23 July 2012, 08:53 AM	#1
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Last Night Dallas GTG!!! We had a small group for dinner in the wineroom of a cajun seafood joint in Dallas last night! Beaumont Miller (John), Springer (John), Bewithabob (Bob), an office friend (Mike) and yours truly. Drinks, seafood and stunning, collector grade watches. Our treasure trove included (sorry for the bad pics - the lights were horrible and I was working the wine pretty hard John (Beaumont, pic #1 on the right) - gilt, chapter ring, exclamation point 5513 (stunner...), Gold 1680, MF 5512, 1610 nearly NOS - the bracelet clasp was so tight, I did not want to put it on my wrist, 1665 Great White John (Springer, pic #2 on right) - 1982 Tudor Big Block, 1675 on a Jubilee with meaty case, bevels and lugs, Beaumont tried not to let Springer know he liked it but wore it half the night - thereby eliminating any negotiating advantage he may have had , TT Zenith Daytona, random 14060 Bob (pic #1 on the left) - came late and stayed late and brought his white gold meteorite dial Daytona - it weighs 2 pounds - the dial under a loupe is outrageous - a special watch Mike - a non Rolex friend I am converting to the darkside - brought a gorgeous Pam and IWC chrono diver - both large, chunky beautiful watches. Mike had Springers 14060 on his wrist 1/2 the night Me - GMT-C, 5513 MF, a sweet 1970s Glashutte and a special pocketwatch. Great time, thanks for reading Attached Images

23 July 2012, 08:55 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Very nice watches and great group of guys too!! Thanks for sharing Russ! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 July 2012, 09:03 AM	#5
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	That looked likenit was a blast! Thanks for sharing!

23 July 2012, 09:05 AM	#6
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Some great pieces there, looks like a fun time. Thanks for sharing.

23 July 2012, 09:05 AM	#7
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	nice pictures !

23 July 2012, 09:06 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Thanks for sharing HAGOne

23 July 2012, 09:10 AM	#9
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very cool watches! Looks like a fun GTG.

23 July 2012, 09:18 AM	#11
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Great pics and wonderful watches! It is nice to put some faces with names. A legend has been unmasked:Beaumont Miller. I definitely owe John a drink or ten for all his insight and advice.

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23 July 2012, 10:26 AM	#15
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	What a great evening. No one really understands watch guys like other watch guys. Put 5 WIS in a wine room for four hours and you would be surprised at the watch stories, life stories, and knowledge shared. For myself, small events like this increase the joy and pleasure of the hobby and take it to another level. Russ you are a gracious host. Thanks for taking care of the details. Do you think I weakened my "hand" with Springer? Mike I am sure our paths will cross in the future. I look forward to toasting TRF and the people it has brought together. __________________

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edwardk Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Edward Location: Sherwood, AR Watch: TT Sub Slate Serti Posts: 144	I was in Dallas this weekend for my b-day. Can't believe I missed this.

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23 July 2012, 10:50 AM	#22
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23 July 2012, 10:52 AM	#23
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Thanks Ken. Coming from you that means a lot. __________________

23 July 2012, 11:08 AM	#24
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Wow! Looks like you had a great time. Thank you for sharing

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