Rolex, Ben Bridge and Dom Perignon

[TheVTCGuy]

So... The story to this (you guys know by now there is ALWAYS a story with me ) is easy... About three years ago, I was searching for a SS Daytona (who wasn't?!). I wanted to buy from an AD (AT MSRP, remember back then they were going for like... double from the Gray dealers). Well, I walked in to my local AD and told the Very nice (and very beautiful) sales lady, that I wanted one. She.... kind of did this: Anyway, not one to be duanted by a mere rebufing (Kind of like my datng life ) I pursued, and found out some interesting tidbits, for one, the sales lady (and most of the other lady's in there) really liked Godiva chocolates. So... Wallah! The next day they had a huge box of Godiva chocolates... and then, every so often, I would stop by... "Just to say hello" and happen to drop off a box of Godiva chocolates... They kept saying: "We just can't get a SS Daytona, we appreciate the chocolates, but it's not going to do any good" (as they were all eating the candy ). I always responded.... "Oh, I know... really, it's no bother.."

Yeah... well... Less then four months later... I got a call.... "MY" SS Daytona had come in

For the last couple years, I still brought the nice ladies chocolates.... I'd drop them off, telling them to have a nice day, etc. I got to see some of the models not on the display floor, invited to: "Eilite Customer" events etc.

One of these events was last Saturday. There was a very famous movie star (I got my picture taken with her! ) When it comes in you will all see the thread. There was wine, odourves- Odoveuresae- Little bits of food etc. there were a couple big-wigs from Ben Bridge, a VP I discussed Rolex with, it was a blast!

Anyway, there was a drawing for some prizes, the drawing would be held at the end of the event Saturday night, and grand pize was a vintage 2002 bottle of Dom Perignon shampagne! EVERY girl in the store kept telling me... "Make SURE you enter the drawing.... hint hint.. nudge nudge " Me, being oblivious (as to most things I am in life) I said, OK, I'll enter... I never win these things though.

Well.... SOMEHOW.... MY entry was drawn for the grand prize! Gee... the guy that brings the nice ladies chocolates all the time won the grand prize! IMAGINE THAT.....

So, here it is, my Daytona, Ben Bridge, and my newly won prize! It was a pretty cool day! Hope you all enjoyed the story.


OK, but I need some serious help here... Do I store that in the fridge? Can I leave it on the counter? Somebody please help, I'm (pretty much) a non-drinker and don't know the first thing about storing champagne

[Z-Sub]

I've got a cooler in my house for them.... need my address?
Great story

[tkc324]

Very very nice Paul! Good for you....

[rob1994]

Nice story!

Keep that Dom in the fridge until you're ready to celebrate!

twomarks

[snowbird]

That's a great story.

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by rob1994

Nice story!

Keep that Dom in the fridge until you're ready to celebrate!

twomarks

You've been a member for 6 months, and the champagne made you make your first post! Welcome to TRF!

Congrats Paul on your great event - enjoy

[TheVTCGuy]

Thanks Rob, it's going in there now

Anything else?

[kareemthedream33]

I've never had Dom, is it good stuff? The only champagne I've had was crappy sparkling wine, not the real stuff.

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I've never had Dom, is it good stuff? The only champagne I've had was crappy sparkling wine, not the real stuff.

"Is it good stuff?" he says... Nectar of the Gods, Laddie, Nectar of the Gods!

Great story Paul!

[bkandj2000]

Congrats! Great story. Pretty sure you can just put that Dom in your kitchen window and enjoy the light reflections. No worries...




Blaine

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

So... The story to this (you guys know by now there is ALWAYS a story with me ) is easy... About three years ago, I was searching for a SS Daytona (who wasn't?!). I wanted to buy from an AD (AT MSRP, remember back then they were going for like... double from the Gray dealers). Well, I walked in to my local AD and told the Very nice (and very beautiful) sales lady, that I wanted one. She.... kind of did this: Anyway, not one to be duanted by a mere rebufing (Kind of like my datng life ) I pursued, and found out some interesting tidbits, for one, the sales lady (and most of the other lady's in there) really liked Godiva chocolates. So... Wallah! The next day they had a huge box of Godiva chocolates... and then, every so often, I would stop by... "Just to say hello" and happen to drop off a box of Godiva chocolates... They kept saying: "We just can't get a SS Daytona, we appreciate the chocolates, but it's not going to do any good" (as they were all eating the candy ). I always responded.... "Oh, I know... really, it's no bother.."

Yeah... well... Less then four months later... I got a call.... "MY" SS Daytona had come in

For the last couple years, I still brought the nice ladies chocolates.... I'd drop them off, telling them to have a nice day, etc. I got to see some of the models not on the display floor, invited to: "Eilite Customer" events etc.

One of these events was last Saturday. There was a very famous movie star (I got my picture taken with her! ) When it comes in you will all see the thread. There was wine, odourves- Odoveuresae- Little bits of food etc. there were a couple big-wigs from Ben Bridge, a VP I discussed Rolex with, it was a blast!

Anyway, there was a drawing for some prizes, the drawing would be held at the end of the event Saturday night, and grand pize was a vintage 2002 bottle of Dom Perignon shampagne! EVERY girl in the store kept telling me... "Make SURE you enter the drawing.... hint hint.. nudge nudge " Me, being oblivious (as to most things I am in life) I said, OK, I'll enter... I never win these things though.

Well.... SOMEHOW.... MY entry was drawn for the grand prize! Gee... the guy that brings the nice ladies chocolates all the time won the grand prize! IMAGINE THAT.....

So, here it is, my Daytona, Ben Bridge, and my newly won prize! It was a pretty cool day! Hope you all enjoyed the story.


OK, but I need some serious help here... Do I store that in the fridge? Can I leave it on the counter? Somebody please help, I'm (pretty much) a non-drinker and don't know the first thing about storing champagne

[GerardoG]

Great story! Remember that what harms wines the most is temperature FLUCTUATIONS. Yes, heat can destroy wine over time, but sudden changes in temperature will kill it in a few hours. A lot of people keep champagne in their refrigerators if a wine cellar is not an option.

Now, what about the rest of the pictures????

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Great story! Remember that what harms wines the most is temperature FLUCTUATIONS. Yes, heat can destroy wine over time, but sudden changes in temperature will kill it in a few hours. A lot of people keep champagne in their refrigerators if a wine cellar is not an option.

Now, what about the rest of the pictures????

I'll have the butler put it in the wine cellar... Oh wait.... I don't have one... of either......


I think my two options are the fridge, or a dark cabinet that never gets opened. As for temperature fluctuations, the fridge is probably the most steady, although the cabinet doesn't get either hot or cold either.

Ok, a (nother) stupid question.... Keep it in the nice black box it came in? Or take the bottle out?

[rosspanics]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Ok, a (nother) stupid question.... Keep it in the nice black box it came in? Or take the bottle out?

Either way is fine. I would keep it in the box though so it is not exposed to light.

Enjoy! I have a btl of '99 in my basement myself... maybe we could have a GTG tasting?

[nauticajoe]

Nice! Congrats!!

[barters]

Ironically Dom is owned my LVMH who own Hublot, Zenith, & Tag.

[Hulatime]

and if you want a drinking partner, I will volunteer without you having to twist my arm!

[Ski Dweller]

Originally Posted by barters

Ironically Dom is owned my LVMH who own Hublot, Zenith, & Tag.

Hilarious. Our local Ben Bridge dealer stopped carrying Omega, but still carry Tag.

[Puffy]

nice work paul

[rolexsweep]

dom vintage 2002, a great year... well with every dom its a great year, congrats!! btw. I store mine just in a cabinet, fridge has no room... considering how long the bottles are going to be sitting there for and taking up room in the fridge you need.

[Rollie2011]

Great story!

[HL65]

Great story Paul!! Well done-- enjoy!

[TKB]

[mastermixer]

Hmm, maybe you should give the girls the Dom, who knows what you will get in return

[Justjosh]

Originally Posted by mastermixer

Hmm, maybe you should give the girls the Dom, who knows what you will get in return

Invite them over and crack it open!

[Grissom]

Paul......was that at UTC? Congrats!! Very nice story. I was just at UTC and heard them talking about DOM and then came across your post, fooling around at the Apple Store next door, while my wife takes a class.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Grissom

Paul......was that at UTC? Congrats!! Very nice story. I was just at UTC and heard them talking about DOM and then came across your post, fooling around at the Apple Store next door, while my wife takes a class.

It sure was Griss! Stop by and visit! Ask for Kim Yeo (Pronounced "Yo"), she'll hook you up!

[watchf]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

It sure was Griss! Stop by and visit! Ask for Kim Yeo (Pronounced "Yo"), she'll hook you up!

Is this her and the Daytona you worked so hard to get?

[mtrunner]

Great story. Enjoy the Dom. My wife would be very jealous. She loves good champagne.

[dbphotos]

Invite some friends to dinner this weekend and drink it. Always safer than trying to store it unless you have a climate controlled "cellar".

[Medtech]

Paul,

You should bring that bottle to the GTG...that way it can be thoroughly checked for quality and freshness.