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16 December 2008, 12:15 AM
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Real Name: Gerardo
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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.
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16 December 2008, 12:22 AM
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Real Name: Jim Snyder
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Over before you know it
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16 December 2008, 12:25 AM
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16 December 2008, 12:33 AM
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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. 
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16 December 2008, 12:50 AM
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...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..... 
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16 December 2008, 12:58 AM
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...and it looks like the AD has something 'in house' for me......
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16 December 2008, 01:00 AM
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Keep going...im getting excited!!
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16 December 2008, 01:07 AM
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Well, AD also carries Omega, and they have an impressive way of telling me I am on the right track..
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16 December 2008, 01:18 AM
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Nice photos. What did you get?????
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16 December 2008, 01:33 AM
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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! |
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16 December 2008, 01:34 AM
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Great photos Gerardo. Glad you had a great time. Thanks for the photos.
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16 December 2008, 01:56 AM
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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....  
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16 December 2008, 01:57 AM
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with mandatory wrist pics....
 
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16 December 2008, 02:00 AM
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Real Name: Fernando
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Ahhhhh, very nice!
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16 December 2008, 02:03 AM
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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???? 
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16 December 2008, 02:07 AM
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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. |
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16 December 2008, 02:10 AM
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Wow!!!!! So nice.
Diamondgirl????
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16 December 2008, 02:14 AM
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Real Name: Colin Leask.
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Really nice.
Great pictures, great journey, great watch. |
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16 December 2008, 02:17 AM
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Nice story and photos !!!
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16 December 2008, 02:27 AM
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Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
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16 December 2008, 02:30 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
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Excellent story and pics, Gerardo.......thanks for sharing. That Rolex tool box looks terrific!!
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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!! |
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16 December 2008, 02:43 AM
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Thank you all for your comments.
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16 December 2008, 02:43 AM
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Real Name: Randy
Location: Ohio
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Thanks for sharing with us!!
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16 December 2008, 02:50 AM
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Wow, from the post I thought you got the DSSD.
Beautiful Daytona, CONGRATS!
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16 December 2008, 02:52 AM
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Real Name: PAUL
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Great story. and a fantastic watch, enjoy it and wear it in good health.
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16 December 2008, 02:59 AM
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You did real good Gerardo. Thanks for the trip
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16 December 2008, 03:02 AM
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SNAP
It's a long time coming Gerardo but it's a beauty. Though I would say that now, wouldn't I? 
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16 December 2008, 03:03 AM
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16 December 2008, 03:04 AM
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Fondly Remembered
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Oops.....that too; but I did find the box very attractive!! 
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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!! |
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16 December 2008, 03:07 AM
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Not into gold watches but that watch is a beauty
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