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ArizonaHD · 21 January 2009, 02:26 PM

I was at the auction, noticed as always DD's (a popular watch with auto wholesalers / dealers) some Subs and a few Daytonas in that order. Mixed bag of other brands Panerai was popular, as expected many chronographs, I noticed more higher end watches (in percentage) at the Russo And Steele auction.

Did anyone else attend either auction?

karmatp · 21 January 2009, 02:38 PM

I wanted to go but I ended up getting to busy with the wife and kids. It would have been a great time but family time is always more fun for me.

BMI · 21 January 2009, 02:51 PM

My wife and I were there on the last day, just looking, not bidding.
Being an old car guy from the UK it was neat to see all the older English cars, Austin Healey, early Minis etc.
It seemed fairly quiet, I'm sure all the action was prior to Sun.
Ended up watching the last 1/2 hr of the game in the "Garage" tent.
14060M

gmh1013 · 21 January 2009, 03:03 PM

If we can sell this house and move back home I sure would.....last time I went was 05

Mrdi · 21 January 2009, 03:10 PM

Don't like Texas Greg?

gmh1013 · 21 January 2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Don't like Texas Greg?

Christ dont get me started.....happiest day of my life will be when I get a sold sign on this house and can leave and safe to say "I WONT BE BACK"

Funny thing is I really dont find many peoeple that like it here...most would leave if they could.
No In and Out burgers either.....that alone is enough to make me leave

aproy · 22 January 2009, 06:17 AM

I was there wednesday afternoon, and saturday night for some of the action. Wednesday was great, got to walk around and see everything. The "action" was fun for about 20 minutes, but after that i longed for my couch and the speed channel. maybe because i wasnt bidding...

It was my first time in 7 years and what a difference! i couldnt believe how big it had gotten, and how many more people were there.

redshirt1957 · 22 January 2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

If we can sell this house and move back home I sure would.....last time I went was 05

Greg, if you anything, you are consistent.

With your luck you will be buried in Houston.

. I am smiling with you and not at you my friend.

builtforspeed · 22 January 2009, 01:06 PM

I spent a little time at Gooding & Co., and I drove by there today as all of the vehicles were being prepped and loaded to transport them to their lucky new owners. I drove by just as (I think) a Hispano Suiza was going up the ramp. I think I enjoyed seeing that more than the actual auctions.

Cheers,

Chris

builtforspeed · 22 January 2009, 01:09 PM

Greg:

I wanted to leave Arizona until Trader Joe's and In N Out came to town. Don't ask me how I know that before coming to town the closest In N Out was on Ramon Road in Indian Wells, 272 miles from Phoenix.

Dang, I'm hungry now for a Double Double.

Cheers,

Chris

buz-lh · 22 January 2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Don't like Texas Greg?

ErikAalto · 22 January 2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by builtforspeed

Greg:

I wanted to leave Arizona until Trader Joe's and In N Out came to town. Don't ask me how I know that before coming to town the closest In N Out was on Ramon Road in Indian Wells, 272 miles from Phoenix.

Dang, I'm hungry now for a Double Double.

Cheers,

Chris

My wife wants to move to Arizona. I've always lived no more than 3 miles from an In n Out. My current In N Out is a 1/2 mile from my house. Sometimes I'll run there to justify it.

I really, really, really do not want to move to Arizona. But I really, really, really hope the Cardinals stomp the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

builtforspeed · 23 January 2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ErikAalto

My wife wants to move to Arizona. I've always lived no more than 3 miles from an In n Out. My current In N Out is a 1/2 mile from my house. Sometimes I'll run there to justify it.

I really, really, really do not want to move to Arizona. But I really, really, really hope the Cardinals stomp the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

Well, Erik, I never ran 272 miles to the Ramon Road In N Out, but I drove pretty fast to get there! If I had run there, though, I wouldn't have felt guilty about getting a chocolate shake for the road.

I lived in HB for many many years and understand the attraction.

Keep thinking the good thoughts about the Cards.

Cheers,

Chris

Paul B · 23 January 2009, 08:59 AM

Watched good chunks of it on the tube, much closer to reality this year I thought.
Friday night my chapter of the NCRS had our annual dinner, we had a private room in the restaurant and had it on the TV after dinner. Good fun every time a vintage Vette came up, we'd all guess at what it would go for.
I had previously seen one of our guys with a datejust, this time he had a GMT. I asked him about it, turns out he also collects Rolexes. He asked about my 1016, before you knew it a bunch of the guys were taking a look. They found it cool that it was 42 years old, all vintage car guys.

Paul

21 January 2009, 02:26 PM	#1
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Anyone attend Barrett Jackson? I was at the auction, noticed as always DD's (a popular watch with auto wholesalers / dealers) some Subs and a few Daytonas in that order. Mixed bag of other brands Panerai was popular, as expected many chronographs, I noticed more higher end watches (in percentage) at the Russo And Steele auction. Did anyone else attend either auction?

21 January 2009, 02:38 PM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I wanted to go but I ended up getting to busy with the wife and kids. It would have been a great time but family time is always more fun for me. __________________ My grails:

22 January 2009, 01:06 PM	#9
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	I spent a little time at Gooding & Co., and I drove by there today as all of the vehicles were being prepped and loaded to transport them to their lucky new owners. I drove by just as (I think) a Hispano Suiza was going up the ramp. I think I enjoyed seeing that more than the actual auctions. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

22 January 2009, 01:09 PM	#10
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	Greg: I wanted to leave Arizona until Trader Joe's and In N Out came to town. Don't ask me how I know that before coming to town the closest In N Out was on Ramon Road in Indian Wells, 272 miles from Phoenix. Dang, I'm hungry now for a Double Double. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al. Last edited by builtforspeed; 22 January 2009 at 01:49 PM.. Reason: pushed the words around a bit.

21 January 2009, 02:51 PM	#3
BMI "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Billy Location: Arizona Watch: 14060M Posts: 63	My wife and I were there on the last day, just looking, not bidding. Being an old car guy from the UK it was neat to see all the older English cars, Austin Healey, early Minis etc. It seemed fairly quiet, I'm sure all the action was prior to Sun. Ended up watching the last 1/2 hr of the game in the "Garage" tent. 14060M

21 January 2009, 03:03 PM	#4
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	If we can sell this house and move back home I sure would.....last time I went was 05

21 January 2009, 03:10 PM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Don't like Texas Greg?

22 January 2009, 06:17 AM	#7
aproy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 129	I was there wednesday afternoon, and saturday night for some of the action. Wednesday was great, got to walk around and see everything. The "action" was fun for about 20 minutes, but after that i longed for my couch and the speed channel. maybe because i wasnt bidding... It was my first time in 7 years and what a difference! i couldnt believe how big it had gotten, and how many more people were there.

23 January 2009, 08:59 AM	#14
Paul B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Canada/NY Watch: Don't go there... Posts: 366	Watched good chunks of it on the tube, much closer to reality this year I thought. Friday night my chapter of the NCRS had our annual dinner, we had a private room in the restaurant and had it on the TV after dinner. Good fun every time a vintage Vette came up, we'd all guess at what it would go for. I had previously seen one of our guys with a datejust, this time he had a GMT. I asked him about it, turns out he also collects Rolexes. He asked about my 1016, before you knew it a bunch of the guys were taking a look. They found it cool that it was 42 years old, all vintage car guys. Paul

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