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9 July 2012, 01:39 AM
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AP Diver Back from Playa del Carmen, Mexico!!!
If I wasn't able to convince you of getting an AP Diver with my thread at the Cayman Islands, I hope this one does. If I still don't, at least I know you would want to go visit Playa del Carmen and stay at the luxurious all-inclusive Grand Velas (where we stayed). Now, when I say 'all-inclusive' it is not what some of you might be thinking. This is a grand class all-luxury 'all-inclusive' that only serves premium liquor, high-end cuisine a la carte (only one out of seven restaurants is a buffet) and a very strict dress code at all restaurants where no dress shorts or open shoes are even allowed. Not to mention their Spa, which is one of the best in the world.
Very few of you know that I am originally from Mexico City and that I grew up between Mexico and NYC. Going 'home' always puts a big smile on my face. To be quite frank this is our second time at Grand Velas and no other place we've stayed in the world beats their hospitality, service and level of cuisine in just one place. Believe me, we've stayed at some fancy places around the world!!! Some of the things that we enjoyed were the amazing variety of Ceviches (shrimp, bass, green sea snails, squid, octopus and conch), 'Aguachile de Camaron' (one of my favorite dishes when it comes to fresh seafood in Mexico), one of my favorite beers not available in the U.S. named 'Montejo' (local brewery from Yucatan now owned by Grupo Modelo), delicious desserts, Habanos (this time I enjoyed my Partagas), Sambuca Nero, Anís Chinchón, Henessy, 'Pan Dulce' ('conchas' are my favorites), 'Nieve de Guanabana' (Guanabana sorbet), Pitahaya (close relative to Dragon Fruit) and other delicious spirits and foods. Another highlight of our trip is that I was able to have a mini-GTG with our friend Gerardo aka GerardoG. We had a great time smoking our cigars, sipping our drinks and talking about watches non-stop. That day he was wearing his TT SubC and I obviously had my Diver on. Unfortunately I wasn't able to put his on as he has very small wrists but my AP looked fantastic on him. Gerardo, time to get a Diver!!!  Also in one of the pictures you'll see my AP next to a big fish egg that had been deposited on the shore by the tide. In summary, it was an amazing trip, my watch performed as expected and had a great time in Mexico. Enjoy the pics!!! 
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9 July 2012, 01:43 AM
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Great pics, thanks for sharing!
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9 July 2012, 01:54 AM
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Looks like a lot of fun, and a beautiful place! Great wrist shots!
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9 July 2012, 01:58 AM
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Great pics Hal and looks like a great time!! Thanks for sharing...
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9 July 2012, 02:10 AM
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Dear Mr H
It was a pleasure meeting you, and spending all afternoon smoking a Montecristo 2 and a Partagas D4, with scotch and cognac as well as talking watches, made for a great day! I am happy to hear you had a good time in Mexico, and on watch related issues, you got me thinking on AP and maybe now you are consideing a YG Daytona! As a side note, on the wrist issue, you have big wrists!!  Gracias nuevamente por tu tiempo, espero que podamos coincidir muy pronto. Un abrazo! |
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9 July 2012, 02:17 AM
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nice photos
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9 July 2012, 02:26 AM
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Nice photos Hal! Looks like a lot of fun!
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9 July 2012, 02:48 AM
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Looks like a great vacation and thanks for sharing the photos. The Diver also looks great and looks like it's right at home on the beaches.
Cheers, James |
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9 July 2012, 02:52 AM
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Daaaaaaaaammmmmm! Seriously looks like a GREAT time Hal! Wow! Thanks for sharing with us!
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9 July 2012, 03:02 AM
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WOW!! looks fun
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9 July 2012, 03:04 AM
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great pictures! thanks for sharing!
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9 July 2012, 03:05 AM
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Wow Hal, you are on a vacation roll, making us all jealous!
Beautiful pics and gotta love the diver!
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9 July 2012, 03:42 AM
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9 July 2012, 03:44 AM
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Great pics
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9 July 2012, 04:04 AM
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Great pics! Was at Playa del Carmen for a day trip last year on trip to Mexico but did not see that resort.
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9 July 2012, 04:32 AM
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Mr H looks like you had a fabulous time! Great pics and that ceviche looks awesome. That's one of my favorite summertime dishes. And the GtG to match- thanks for sharing!!!
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9 July 2012, 04:56 AM
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Very nice. I've stayed down in Playa del Carmen a couple of times and also enjoy it. I like Secrets Maroma Beach. They are have a killer resort, also with world class food and service.
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9 July 2012, 05:05 AM
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Great story telling! Man, I need a vacation soon! :-)
I have to say, that TT Submariner is looking darn good as well and right at home in the surroundings! |
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9 July 2012, 05:13 AM
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Amazing pics buddy!
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9 July 2012, 06:58 AM
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Makes me want to visit! Viva la Mexico!!
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9 July 2012, 07:42 AM
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Looks like a most excellent time. Thanks for sharing.
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9 July 2012, 08:37 AM
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Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing Hal.
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9 July 2012, 09:39 AM
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Damn, now thats what I call living!
Top shelf booze, Cuban cigars, high end watches and good friends... The only way that it could get any better would be if all of the above went down at a world-class resort.
Oh, wait...  Never mind.  Regards, Adam PS - Ordinarily I'm not a fan of two-tone watches, but I'd make an exception for that Sub-C. Gerardo, you wear it well, pencil wrist and all. 
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9 July 2012, 09:52 AM
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Looks like you had a terrible time!!
I'm jealous..
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9 July 2012, 11:10 AM
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Great pics man!!!
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9 July 2012, 11:11 AM
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All these pics just might push me over the edge
Congrats Hal, and it looks like you had an awesome trip! |
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9 July 2012, 11:13 AM
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Great photos, thanks for sharing, the diver is a great all around travel/vacation piece as well. The beauty of the rubber strap.
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9 July 2012, 11:39 AM
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Hal...
Those are some awesome photo's mate... you really know how to take great pictures! Looks like a fantastic holiday destination as well... Thanks for sharing... Cheers!
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9 July 2012, 11:45 AM
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great show, man. nice work,
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