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GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 12:15 AM

Well my friends, after being on the road for almost 10 days, I am finally able to 'check in' with my favorite group and share with you one of my trips. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Ready?

JimSnyder · 16 December 2008, 12:22 AM

Over before you know it

bodybump · 16 December 2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Well my friends, after being on the road for almost 10 days, I am finally able to 'check in' with my favorite group and share with you one of my trips. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Ready?

Shoot us gerardo!!! Ready when you are!!

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 12:33 AM

Well. here we go. First, lets pre-check travel items....WatchTime magazine...passport...airline and hotel cards...and very important: credit card! Everything in place.

Let's start a great day with one meeting befor heading to the 'next location'. So I have to be on the road early in order to make the 1 hour ride...looks like I am right on time. 7:45am....

Ok. Meeting was perfect, now time to go to the airport. After checking in and going past security, I find that the plane is already there

...so flight will be on time, fantastic! Destination: Miami!!

Being December, Miami International was extremely busy. Not my preferred airport but it had the best connection for this trip. I do have some time before my next flight, so let's go to the VIP room......hmmm.....busy as well..

I wonder why everyone is on this side of the room? A HA!!! It is sunset at Miami International!

and one more shot.....

Beautiful, one of those moments that make you stop and just admire.....wow. Anyway, I have a second flight, let's see if everything is ok....Yes, on time. Destination: Tampa.

After a short flight (not even 1 hr), made it to Tampa International....this is a friendly airport, easy access!

By the time I pick up my car and make it to the hotel, it is already 7 pm....tomorrow will be a great day.

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 12:50 AM

...ready for part 2?

Sun is shining, weather is perfect, let's see what to I have scheduled for today? AD visit! This should be a short drive from my hotel; and on my way I have to go past the stadium (Buccaneer's home!)

...and my GPS tells me I am right on track and just 5.6 miles away (10 min drive) from the Ad.....

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 12:58 AM

...and it looks like the AD has something 'in house' for me......

bodybump · 16 December 2008, 01:00 AM

Keep going...im getting excited!!

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 01:07 AM

Well, AD also carries Omega, and they have an impressive way of telling me I am on the right track..

onkyo · 16 December 2008, 01:18 AM

Nice photos. What did you get?????

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 01:33 AM

So I made it to Avant Gold Jewelers. First things first: customer service is impressive, out of this world!

I had called in advance and spoke with the AD, who promised me a cup of my drink (hey guys/girls, this is 10:00 am so this would be Starbucks) which was ready when I arrive. Next request was also accommodated: talk about watches for some time, just about the new trends, new models and preferences. Fortunately for me, the AD is a WIS, (capital WIS!) so we spend over 2 hours (yes, 2 hours of their precious time just for me, THANK YOU) talking watches

They showed me the new styles they had in display; GMTIIc's, DD's, DJ's, EXPII's and I try on a Deep Sea....

WOOOOOOFFF. That is a huge timepiece and, as I try it on, I discover that....IT FEELS GREAT ON THE WRIST!

I thought I would hate it, but now I find that it is not bad at all. Still not my cup of tea, but not bad.

So we sit in a private room where they bring the 'Rolex tool set'....

...which is to be used ONLY on Rolex products

and I find color coded screwdrivers and loctite!

WOW, what a set!

marshallr47 · 16 December 2008, 01:34 AM

Great photos Gerardo. Glad you had a great time. Thanks for the photos.

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 01:56 AM

So now in for the great part of the deal. SANTA IS HERE!

After a short wait, the AD brings in the new toy. No, I will not post the usual 'closed box, semi open box, open box with leather cover' shots; I will just share with you my new V series baby....and let pictures do the talking....

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 01:57 AM

with mandatory wrist pics....

Dr.B · 16 December 2008, 02:00 AM

Ahhhhh, very nice!

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 02:03 AM

After strapping on my grail watch, and having one of the best purchasing experiences of my life, I am ready to go to my next stop: coffee with a good friend in Tampa, who also happens to be a WIS and regular here. It was fun to talk about watches and laugh about some posts; it was a mini GTG @ Tampa for a short time as we had other things to do later that afternoon.

We decided to change the mini GTG face pic with a mini GTG wrist shot.....so JJ, do you know who SHE is????

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 02:07 AM

And finally a MUST: THANK YOU. Thank you for suggesting Avant Gold as a dealer; their service and attention is far from ordinary.

Thank you Avant Gold for helping me acquire my grail watch, for putting up with my pesky requests (sorry, I am a WIS), for spending time with me and for just making my dream come true.

and Thank You, WIS-friend for making my Tampa mini GTG my first one wearing my grail watch.

mfer · 16 December 2008, 02:10 AM

Wow!!!!! So nice.

Diamondgirl????

Leasky · 16 December 2008, 02:14 AM

Really nice.

Great pictures, great journey, great watch.

sea-dweller · 16 December 2008, 02:17 AM

Nice story and photos !!!

charliec · 16 December 2008, 02:27 AM

Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

JJ Irani · 16 December 2008, 02:30 AM

Excellent story and pics, Gerardo.......thanks for sharing. That Rolex tool box looks terrific!!

Randy · 16 December 2008, 02:43 AM

Thanks for sharing with us!!

Welshwatchman · 16 December 2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent story and pics, Gerardo.......thanks for sharing. That Rolex tool box looks terrific!!

You're supposed to compliment the Daytona, tossa!

JJ Irani · 16 December 2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You're supposed to compliment the Daytona, tossa!

Oops.....that too; but I did find the box very attractive!!

Cato · 16 December 2008, 10:49 AM

Red Loctite, huh? I always thought they used blue or purple (?).

SUPERDOC · 16 December 2008, 10:55 AM

Oh....my....G-D!!!

I have never been a Daytona guy...

But....That....is.......Stunning!!!

Love that it is on a croc strap...just adds so much more to it...

Nica64 · 16 December 2008, 12:19 PM

Nice story Gerardo!! and a beautiful watch

GerardoG · 16 December 2008, 02:43 AM

Thank you all for your comments.

WatchTimes · 16 December 2008, 02:50 AM

Wow, from the post I thought you got the DSSD.
Beautiful Daytona, CONGRATS!

sini1717 · 16 December 2008, 02:52 AM

Great story. and a fantastic watch, enjoy it and wear it in good health.

16 December 2008, 12:15 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Exciting week Well my friends, after being on the road for almost 10 days, I am finally able to 'check in' with my favorite group and share with you one of my trips. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Ready?

16 December 2008, 12:22 AM	#2
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Over before you know it __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

16 December 2008, 01:00 AM	#7
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Keep going...im getting excited!! __________________

16 December 2008, 01:34 AM	#11
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Great photos Gerardo. Glad you had a great time. Thanks for the photos. __________________ Ron

16 December 2008, 02:10 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Wow!!!!! So nice. Diamondgirl???? __________________ member#3242

16 December 2008, 12:33 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Well. here we go. First, lets pre-check travel items....WatchTime magazine...passport...airline and hotel cards...and very important: credit card! Everything in place. Let's start a great day with one meeting befor heading to the 'next location'. So I have to be on the road early in order to make the 1 hour ride...looks like I am right on time. 7:45am.... Ok. Meeting was perfect, now time to go to the airport. After checking in and going past security, I find that the plane is already there ...so flight will be on time, fantastic! Destination: Miami!! Being December, Miami International was extremely busy. Not my preferred airport but it had the best connection for this trip. I do have some time before my next flight, so let's go to the VIP room......hmmm.....busy as well.. I wonder why everyone is on this side of the room? A HA!!! It is sunset at Miami International! and one more shot..... Beautiful, one of those moments that make you stop and just admire.....wow. Anyway, I have a second flight, let's see if everything is ok....Yes, on time. Destination: Tampa. After a short flight (not even 1 hr), made it to Tampa International....this is a friendly airport, easy access! By the time I pick up my car and make it to the hotel, it is already 7 pm....tomorrow will be a great day.

16 December 2008, 12:50 AM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...ready for part 2? Sun is shining, weather is perfect, let's see what to I have scheduled for today? AD visit! This should be a short drive from my hotel; and on my way I have to go past the stadium (Buccaneer's home!) ...and my GPS tells me I am right on track and just 5.6 miles away (10 min drive) from the Ad.....

16 December 2008, 12:58 AM	#6
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...and it looks like the AD has something 'in house' for me......

16 December 2008, 01:07 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Well, AD also carries Omega, and they have an impressive way of telling me I am on the right track..

16 December 2008, 01:18 AM	#9
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Nice photos. What did you get?????

16 December 2008, 01:33 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	So I made it to Avant Gold Jewelers. First things first: customer service is impressive, out of this world! I had called in advance and spoke with the AD, who promised me a cup of my drink (hey guys/girls, this is 10:00 am so this would be Starbucks) which was ready when I arrive. Next request was also accommodated: talk about watches for some time, just about the new trends, new models and preferences. Fortunately for me, the AD is a WIS, (capital WIS!) so we spend over 2 hours (yes, 2 hours of their precious time just for me, THANK YOU) talking watches They showed me the new styles they had in display; GMTIIc's, DD's, DJ's, EXPII's and I try on a Deep Sea.... WOOOOOOFFF. That is a huge timepiece and, as I try it on, I discover that....IT FEELS GREAT ON THE WRIST! I thought I would hate it, but now I find that it is not bad at all. Still not my cup of tea, but not bad. So we sit in a private room where they bring the 'Rolex tool set'.... ...which is to be used ONLY on Rolex products and I find color coded screwdrivers and loctite! WOW, what a set!

16 December 2008, 01:56 AM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	So now in for the great part of the deal. SANTA IS HERE! After a short wait, the AD brings in the new toy. No, I will not post the usual 'closed box, semi open box, open box with leather cover' shots; I will just share with you my new V series baby....and let pictures do the talking....

16 December 2008, 01:57 AM	#13
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	with mandatory wrist pics....

16 December 2008, 02:00 AM	#14
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Ahhhhh, very nice!

16 December 2008, 02:03 AM	#15
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	After strapping on my grail watch, and having one of the best purchasing experiences of my life, I am ready to go to my next stop: coffee with a good friend in Tampa, who also happens to be a WIS and regular here. It was fun to talk about watches and laugh about some posts; it was a mini GTG @ Tampa for a short time as we had other things to do later that afternoon. We decided to change the mini GTG face pic with a mini GTG wrist shot.....so JJ, do you know who SHE is????

16 December 2008, 02:07 AM	#16
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	And finally a MUST: THANK YOU. Thank you for suggesting Avant Gold as a dealer; their service and attention is far from ordinary. Thank you Avant Gold for helping me acquire my grail watch, for putting up with my pesky requests (sorry, I am a WIS), for spending time with me and for just making my dream come true. and Thank You, WIS-friend for making my Tampa mini GTG my first one wearing my grail watch.

16 December 2008, 02:14 AM	#18
Leasky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Colin Leask. Location: Scotland, UK. Watch: 118238 YG DD. Posts: 723	Really nice. Great pictures, great journey, great watch.

16 December 2008, 02:17 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice story and photos !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

16 December 2008, 02:27 AM	#20
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

16 December 2008, 02:30 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent story and pics, Gerardo.......thanks for sharing. That Rolex tool box looks terrific!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 December 2008, 02:43 AM	#22
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Thanks for sharing with us!!

16 December 2008, 10:49 AM	#25
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Red Loctite, huh? I always thought they used blue or purple (?).

16 December 2008, 10:55 AM	#26
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Oh....my....G-D!!! I have never been a Daytona guy... But....That....is.......Stunning!!! Love that it is on a croc strap...just adds so much more to it...

16 December 2008, 12:19 PM	#27
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Nice story Gerardo!! and a beautiful watch __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

16 December 2008, 02:50 AM	#29
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Wow, from the post I thought you got the DSSD. Beautiful Daytona, CONGRATS! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 December 2008, 02:52 AM	#30
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	Great story. and a fantastic watch, enjoy it and wear it in good health.

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