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Old 28 December 2016, 11:42 PM   #1
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Great GTG with Arjan in Dubai
Arjan is in Dubai this week on holiday and we had the opportunity to meet at the Dubai Mall to talk watches and check out some of the more exotic fare along luxury watch row at the mall.

The hands down favorite was the Richard Mille carbon watch. It was extremely light (felt lighter than the band) and an amazing piece of technical craftsmanship. It definitely sang to Arjan, and at only 501K AED is attainable.

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Old 28 December 2016, 11:44 PM   #2
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Rolex and the obligatory group wristy.
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Old 28 December 2016, 11:47 PM   #3
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The RM titanium watch felt pretty good on the wrist too.

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Old 28 December 2016, 11:48 PM   #4
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Looks like a fun time! I really must get over there some day
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Old 28 December 2016, 11:55 PM   #5
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:29 AM   #6
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RM is always a good choice
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:35 AM   #7
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RM is always a good choice
I was much more impressed with the watches in person. Pictures just don't capture them very well. Definitely something to put on my grail list.

If I understood the SA correctly, the carbon was #47 out of 50 made. Their price works out to be $137K US. The titanium was $55K US. And no chance of a discount.
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:44 AM   #8
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I was much more impressed with the watches in person. Pictures just don't capture them very well. Definitely something to put on my grail list.

If I understood the SA correctly, the carbon was #47 out of 50 made. Their price works out to be $137K US. The titanium was $55K US. And no chance of a discount.
The 030 you tried is not a popular piece generally speaking, but still gives a fairly good sense of RM workmanship.

Have a feeling there was a misquote on $55k from boutique...if they will sell you that new, go grab it.

Too bad you didn't try on the 011's...

Yes, RM has to be seen in person to really appreciate it IMHO.
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Old 29 December 2016, 01:18 AM   #9
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Looks like fun. Totally agree RM is something else in person.
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Old 29 December 2016, 01:44 AM   #10
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Had a great time! Loved the RM Good meeting you, perhaps we'll meet up in Vegas 2017
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Old 29 December 2016, 02:02 AM   #11
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Great pics gents!
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Old 29 December 2016, 02:16 AM   #12
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Look like a fun mini GTG in Dubai! I've always wanted to visit, but have never had the chance to step out from airport transit. Some day...
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Old 29 December 2016, 06:58 AM   #13
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Very cool! Thanks for sharing

I met Arjan at the beginning of this year, together with Paul (theVTCguy). It's great fun to meet members and share our love for watches.
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Old 29 December 2016, 07:30 AM   #15
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Good times, good people, and some good watch shopping...what's better than that!?
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Old 29 December 2016, 08:21 AM   #16
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Right On! Looks like a fun GTG!
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Great place for a get together Always enjoy seeing pictures from these
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Wow....I love that mall I will be there in a few weeks
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Old 31 December 2016, 12:47 AM   #20
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Wow....I love that mall I will be there in a few weeks
If you'll be here in January, I'd love to meet you there.
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Old 31 December 2016, 05:25 AM   #21
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Arjan is a class act and i had the pleasure of meeting him in Amsterdam last year. BTW, Arjan, i will be back in the Netherlands first week in February, we must have a gtg!
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