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Old 17 January 2010, 04:38 AM   #1
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Hong Kong GTG - Pictures!!!



I can't say that this is the first ever Hong Kong GTG, but it definitely is the first in 2010.

Although there were only four of us, we had a very enjoyable afternoon, and one of us actually picked up two new watches!!

Funny thing is we found out that we all are Canadians that moved to Hong Kong to work.

Kevin brought his sameday-pre-meet purchase: TT GMT Ceramic! After the meet I received a text message from him saying that he caught the PAM bug and went back to purchase a PAM005 - what a day!

Jon brought his newly acquired 5513 - which was an absolute beauty. Allen had his trusty SD and I wore a 16800 I recently bought for my brother.

Sorry for the crappy quality iPhone pics and I promise to bring a real camera next time.

Thank you all for coming out in such short notice. Enjoy the pics!

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AVS (Jon), CX007 (Kevin), allenlau2000 (Allen), inspires (Eric)




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Old 17 January 2010, 05:09 AM   #2
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Great stuff! Looks like you have a fun time! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 17 January 2010, 05:16 AM   #3
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Thanks for sharing, wish I could have been there.
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Old 17 January 2010, 12:17 PM   #4
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Great time was had by all... Thanks again for organizing the GTG Eric! Hopefully we can get some more people to join us next time!

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Old 17 January 2010, 12:41 PM   #5
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Thanks Eric for this fabulous meet!! I had a great time, and knew a few more shops that I would have not know if it wasn't for Eric and Allen!

It was a pleasure and hope the next time more locals would come out as Hong Kong is the place for Rolex, and if there are those who share the same passion as us, no matter if you have a Rolex, few Rolex's or even none!
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Old 17 January 2010, 01:55 PM   #6
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More pics Eric!!!Ive been to hongkong so many times and love the place!!!
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Old 17 January 2010, 02:01 PM   #7
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great!! Good work on the purchases Kevin!!!!
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Old 17 January 2010, 02:51 PM   #8
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Nice watches! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 17 January 2010, 03:12 PM   #9
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Old 17 January 2010, 04:20 PM   #10
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Wish I was there so I can eat all the good food.

Great pics and thanks for sharing.
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Old 17 January 2010, 04:23 PM   #11
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Thanks for sharing...........great pics.

Always loved Hong Kong......what a brilliant, vibrant city. Been there several times between 1994 and 1998!!

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Old 17 January 2010, 04:43 PM   #12
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Old 17 January 2010, 05:08 PM   #13
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A GTG of 4 is awesome!!!!

Thanks for sharing pics. One day I will make over there for a GTG!!!
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Old 17 January 2010, 05:18 PM   #14
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More pics Eric!!!Ive been to hongkong so many times and love the place!!!
Sorry Oscar - I forgot my real camera and only had the iPhone this time. Better and more pics next time - I promise

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Old 17 January 2010, 05:20 PM   #15
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A GTG of 4 is awesome!!!!

Thanks for sharing pics. One day I will make over there for a GTG!!!
If there is any of you that are planning to visit Hong Kong do let us know. We have a good group of guys that are willing to meet up, have a few beers, and go watch hunting together
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Old 17 January 2010, 05:22 PM   #16
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Thanks for sharing...........great pics.

Always loved Hong Kong......what a brilliant, vibrant city. Been there several times between 1994 and 1998!!

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JJ - you need a visit soon! Much has changed since 98. Kevin (cx007) says you are one of the major reasons for his TT GMT-C purchase yesterday, and I have to admit I semi-influenced him to pick up his PAM005.

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Old 17 January 2010, 05:28 PM   #17
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If there is any of you that are planning to visit Hong Kong do let us know. We have a good group of guys that are willing to meet up, have a few beers, and go watch hunting together
Visiting HK is one of my goals for the VERY near future..... (I have a connection to that part of the world.... my GF is originally from Laos and was born in Bangkok)

Meeting fellow watch nuts, drinking beer and watch hunting adds to the fun!!!!

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Old 17 January 2010, 07:17 PM   #18
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Great time you all must have had...

Have not been to HK in Years.

Hoping to make it to Asia in Spring!
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Old 17 January 2010, 07:17 PM   #19
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Great time you all must have had...

Have not been to HK in Years.

Hoping to make it to Asia in Spring!
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Old 17 January 2010, 11:21 PM   #20
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Hey Eric, thanks for organizing the gtg, was certainly a interesting and chillin afternoon.. Glad we were all able to meet..

Looking forward to the next one...
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Old 18 January 2010, 01:10 AM   #21
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Great stuff Eric and HK crew... count me in for next time...
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Old 18 January 2010, 02:00 AM   #22
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Great stuff Eric and HK crew... count me in for next time...
I will try to give more notice next time. We're looking at next month for another GTG.

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Old 18 January 2010, 03:32 AM   #23
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Old 18 January 2010, 11:47 PM   #24
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Aww. Too bad I missed it! I just move to HK 15 days ago!
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Old 18 January 2010, 11:57 PM   #25
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Aww. Too bad I missed it! I just move to HK 15 days ago!
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Welcome to Hong Kong! I'll add you to the list for the next GTG!

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Old 19 January 2010, 01:02 AM   #26
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I was in Hong Kong 3 days ago as a 6 hour stop over from korea to australia, wish i stayed a little longer for this
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Old 19 January 2010, 09:03 AM   #27
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Was the meet on the island or in Kowloon?
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Old 19 January 2010, 01:13 PM   #28
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Was the meet on the island or in Kowloon?
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TST - Kowloon Side last week.
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Old 20 January 2010, 01:42 AM   #29
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The group shot looks like you were at Carstro's on Ashley rd.
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Old 20 January 2010, 01:47 AM   #30
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That it is..!! Right beside the vintage watch store...

If you guys are interested, I'll check with London Watch to see when they are having their opening.. Believe they are targeting to open early Feb, just in time for another gtg!
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