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TheVTCGuy · 15 August 2018, 10:13 AM

GerardoG · 15 August 2018, 10:17 AM

...yeah right...

SG56 · 15 August 2018, 10:28 AM

Thought of you when I walked thru the airport the other day...

Rolex addict · 15 August 2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SG56

Thought of you when I walked thru the airport the other day...

I am seriously thinking about starting a thread where anyone who travels takes a pointing wrist shot at a Tumi story. Don't know what to title it, though. "The Official Where's Paul Thread." "The Official Is Paul Here? Thread." Ok, I'm doing it as soon as a title is picked.

TheVTCGuy · 16 August 2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I am seriously thinking about starting a thread where anyone who travels takes a pointing wrist shot at a Tumi story. Don't know what to title it, though. "The Official Where's Paul Thread." "The Official Is Paul Here? Thread." Ok, I'm doing it as soon as a title is picked.

TheVTCGuy · 15 August 2018, 10:41 AM

I... I was walking through the mall... coming home from the gym.... I PURPOSELY avoided the part where the Tumi store was... and... and... well....

Boothroyd · 15 August 2018, 11:16 AM

Paul, how many antique clocks do you have stuffed in Tumi bags in your closets?

Plus maybe a drone or two.....

TheVTCGuy · 15 August 2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Paul, how many antique clocks do you have stuffed in Tumi bags in your closets?

Plus maybe a drone or two.....

Funny you should mention antique clocks.... A couple weeks ago I was in discussion with another collector that owned my grail, a 1927 Telechron that was given to the executives of General Electric in celebration of GE purchasing a partnership in Telechron. Well, that’s the rumor anyway. To continue with rumor, supposedly they liked it so much it was the catalyst for the free clock gifts given to purchasers of the GE refrigirator, from 1928 to 1931 (which I collect). The 27 has one plaque that is unique from all others and there were very few of them produced, again this is mostly rumor but the number is somewhere between 40 to 80 clocks. The scarcity is not a rumor of this particular model, even the official Bible of telechron clocks, describes this clock but does not have a picture. Long story even longer, I agreed to the price the collector was asking (it was a steal, he said he wanted it to go to someone that would appreciate it) and I got it today!

I am going to overhaul it and can’t wait to display it fully refurbished!

Boothroyd · 16 August 2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Funny you should mention antique clocks.... A couple weeks ago I was in discussion with another collector that owned my grail, a 1927 Telechron that was given to the executives of General Electric in celebration of GE purchasing a partnership in Telechron. Well, that’s the rumor anyway. To continue with rumor, supposedly they liked it so much it was the catalyst for the free clock gifts given to purchasers of the GE refrigirator, from 1928 to 1931 (which I collect). The 27 has one plaque that is unique from all others and there were very few of them produced, again this is mostly rumor but the number is somewhere between 40 to 80 clocks. The scarcity is not a rumor of this particular model, even the official Bible of telechron clocks, describes this clock but does not have a picture. Long story even longer, I agreed to the price the collector was asking (it was a steal, he said he wanted it to go to someone that would appreciate it) and I got it today!

I am going to overhaul it and can’t wait to display it fully refurbished!

Paul, share pics when it is ready. Congrats on that, and glad you found it and got the "enthusiast's" discount!

G8RDPM · 15 August 2018, 12:01 PM

My name is Paul, and I have a problem!
Keep buying stuff and enjoy!

bdex75 · 15 August 2018, 12:02 PM

Cheaper than women.

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Rockrolex · 15 August 2018, 12:13 PM

Did it again, huh.

Rolex addict · 15 August 2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

Cheaper than women.

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AMEN!!!!!

nektar · 16 August 2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

Cheaper than women.

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Haha!

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brandrea · 15 August 2018, 12:26 PM

Help is on the way ... I’m sending Jocke over to visit you

TheVTCGuy · 15 August 2018, 12:43 PM

I don’t have a problem! Really... I can quit buying Tumi anytime I want.... really... anytime... I am NOT addicted.... tee hee.... really.... hee....

BNA/LION · 15 August 2018, 12:52 PM

Again!

swils8610 · 15 August 2018, 12:53 PM

Congrats Paul! Someday I’m going to get a Tumi Alpha 2 medium size suitcase!

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

77T · 15 August 2018, 01:14 PM

Ahem...Step 1 - Admit you have no control over the ummm... obsession.

Now about that receipt - showing wear around the edges of the CFX wallet?

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DeeTee · 15 August 2018, 01:20 PM

Paul I would like you personal opinion on this.
How do you feel the quality of Tumi products are after the acquisition from Samsonite?

TheVTCGuy · 15 August 2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

Paul I would like you personal opinion on this.
How do you feel the quality of Tumi products are after the acquisition from Samsonite?

Great question Dee, and I admit I was concerned when the acquisition was announced. I have seen a change since then, some good, some bad. The good things is there seems to be a broader lineup, different colors and materials. Tumi was a tad old-school years ago, Samsonite has initiated a kind of creative streak that I believe has enhanced the brand. BUT, I am concerned about some of the processes and possibly selection of certain materials. What I purchased today was a leather wallet. I had my old Tumi Leather wallet for several years, I want to say five or six, and it still looked brand new. About a year and a half ago I purchased the brand new-just released Carbon Fiber CFX wallet (of course, just had to have it right). Well all over the wallet now there are silver "streaks." The rep told me that was the actual color of the material and the black "coating" was wearing off. Now, sitting under my fat ass for 18 months would and should cause a lot of issues, but this is something I never experienced with Tumi before; signs of wear and tear after a relatively short duration of normal use. I let the rep today know of my disappointment and he gave me a discount on the new wallet and said he was sending my CFX back to corporate. My sales guy, (whom I trust) told me he had a client that just brought back the CFX carry on for the exact same reason. So, at least with the CFX line I am a bit concerned. I was all set to purchase the new CFX briefcase, but if that is the result after 18 months of normal use, I don't believe I will.

arinsd · 15 August 2018, 01:46 PM

I have to say. My TUMI carry on was worth EVERY DAMN DOLLAR.

GB-man · 15 August 2018, 01:47 PM

You must be a marked man in Tumi stores nationwide. I have a duffel that has served me well the past few years. Inconspicuous yet well made.

DARK_KNIGHT · 15 August 2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Now, sitting under my fat ass for 18 months would and should cause a lot of issues.................................................. ...

Paul,

It has been awhile since I have laughed at a post , as hard as I have today.

Thanks. You are a stud.

Etschell · 15 August 2018, 11:08 PM

paul you know that saying for american express, you should have left home without it.

bear in mind wallets should go in your front pocket. no need to sit on it all day.

Laszlo · 16 August 2018, 12:02 AM

Haha accidents do happen!

Danny83 · 16 August 2018, 12:13 AM

Pauuuul

SG56 · 16 August 2018, 08:21 AM

Hahahahahahaha!
Damn, didn't even think to point!

Chloe&Harley · 16 August 2018, 09:31 AM

There is a Tumi outlet store at the mall near me and I think of all the posts I’ve read on here and chuckle as I walk by

shaunylw · 16 August 2018, 10:10 AM

So this might be a dumb question, Tumi bag for work worth it? I went in the store today and checked them out. I’m sure i will likely buy it. It’s a ballistic nylon messenger type with some leather around the front flap. do they hold up well?

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15 August 2018, 10:28 AM	#3
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Thought of you when I walked thru the airport the other day... __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

15 August 2018, 11:16 AM	#7
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Paul, how many antique clocks do you have stuffed in Tumi bags in your closets? Plus maybe a drone or two..... __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

15 August 2018, 12:13 PM	#12
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15 August 2018, 12:52 PM	#17
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15 August 2018, 01:14 PM	#19
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Oops! I swear, it was an accident! Ahem...Step 1 - Admit you have no control over the ummm... obsession. Now about that receipt - showing wear around the edges of the CFX wallet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 August 2018, 10:17 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...yeah right...

15 August 2018, 10:41 AM	#6
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I... I was walking through the mall... coming home from the gym.... I PURPOSELY avoided the part where the Tumi store was... and... and... well....

15 August 2018, 12:01 PM	#10
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	My name is Paul, and I have a problem! Keep buying stuff and enjoy!

15 August 2018, 12:02 PM	#11
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Cheaper than women. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 August 2018, 12:26 PM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,132	Help is on the way ... I’m sending Jocke over to visit you

15 August 2018, 12:43 PM	#16
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I don’t have a problem! Really... I can quit buying Tumi anytime I want.... really... anytime... I am NOT addicted.... tee hee.... really.... hee....

15 August 2018, 12:53 PM	#18
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Congrats Paul! Someday I’m going to get a Tumi Alpha 2 medium size suitcase! “I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

15 August 2018, 01:20 PM	#20
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Paul I would like you personal opinion on this. How do you feel the quality of Tumi products are after the acquisition from Samsonite?

15 August 2018, 01:46 PM	#22
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	I have to say. My TUMI carry on was worth EVERY DAMN DOLLAR.

15 August 2018, 01:47 PM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	You must be a marked man in Tumi stores nationwide. I have a duffel that has served me well the past few years. Inconspicuous yet well made. __________________

15 August 2018, 11:08 PM	#25
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	paul you know that saying for american express, you should have left home without it. bear in mind wallets should go in your front pocket. no need to sit on it all day. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

16 August 2018, 12:02 AM	#26
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Haha accidents do happen! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

16 August 2018, 12:13 AM	#27
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Pauuuul

16 August 2018, 08:21 AM	#28
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Hahahahahahaha! Damn, didn't even think to point! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

16 August 2018, 09:31 AM	#29
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,124	There is a Tumi outlet store at the mall near me and I think of all the posts I’ve read on here and chuckle as I walk by

16 August 2018, 10:10 AM	#30
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	So this might be a dumb question, Tumi bag for work worth it? I went in the store today and checked them out. I’m sure i will likely buy it. It’s a ballistic nylon messenger type with some leather around the front flap. do they hold up well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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