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mrh1797 · 27 August 2010, 02:25 AM

Hello TRF..

Wanted to share if anyone is interested and in the Albuquerque area on Friday 08-27 from 6-9pm at Beauchamp Jewelers the Roles Rep is having a get together with food and drink.

I assume it is their release of the new subs. I am gonna stop by just to take a peek.

If you are in ABQ and are planning on attenting get a hold of me via PM or email.

Matt
[email protected]

cht · 27 August 2010, 06:33 AM

Bummer, I'll be passing through Alb and stopping at Beauchamp on Saturday, guess I' just miss it.
:(

mrh1797 · 27 August 2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

Bummer, I'll be passing through Alb and stopping at Beauchamp on Saturday, guess I' just miss it.
:(

I think the event goes into Saturday too...you should be able to catch it.

GradyPhilpott · 27 August 2010, 08:24 AM

I got an invitation to that, too.

I'm not sure what I did with it now, but I just might drop by there, too.

Hope they'll let me in. My salesman will probably recognize me.

I look just like my avatar. How about you?

mrh1797 · 27 August 2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I got an invitation to that, too.

I'm not sure what I did with it now, but I just might drop by there, too.

Hope they'll let me in. My salesman will probably recognize me.

I look just like my avatar. How about you?

I am a spitting image of mine!!! lol...Grady let me know when your headed over, it's always nice to meet a fellow member!!

M

GradyPhilpott · 27 August 2010, 09:12 AM

I think I'll be able to get there about six. I probably won't stay long, because if I do, I'll surely put a Rolex on hold.

Right now, I'm trying put some photographic equipment together for my Commemorative Air Force unit duties.

I'll be wearing a Hawaiian shirt and some jeans and sandals.

GradyPhilpott · 27 August 2010, 09:33 AM

Actually, make that seven. I just remembered that I have a CAF staff meeting at five tomorrow. It won't last all that long and I'll come right after.

InVision · 27 August 2010, 09:33 AM

Just left there last Friday, darn !!!

orioner · 27 August 2010, 10:19 AM

Aww good ol Albuquerque. I use to live there for 6 years. Enjoy the meet

mrh1797 · 27 August 2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InVision

Just left there last Friday, darn !!!

Mike...

Let me know next time you are in my neck of the woods...green chile and Coronas on me!!!

cht · 27 August 2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

I think the event goes into Saturday too...you should be able to catch it.

Awesome, this is great news!

I hope I don't get kicked out for wearing my Panerai!

erling · 27 August 2010, 08:14 PM

Hope to see pictures from the GTG on the forum

GradyPhilpott · 28 August 2010, 01:21 PM

Well, I just came back from my visit to Beauchamp's where the Albuquerque Get Together was held. As I said earlier, I had a Commemorative Air Force Annual Fundraiser meeting to attend at 6:00pm, so I wasn't able to get there exactly at 6:00pm, but I did make it by about 6:45pm.

I didn't see anyone that matched the description of Matt's avatar, so I must have missed him. Either that or maybe he wasn't comfortable approaching a smiling jackass snapping photos all over the place.

I did happen to run into another TRF member who was quite friendly and immediately struck up a conversation about my camera. His user name is apeoger and he's a military man, so we discussed cameras, watches, the military and about everything else. It was a pleasure to have met him.

I did manage to keep from transferring some funds around while I was there and putting one on lay-away, but I was very tempted.

Here are some pictures of the event. I'm not a Jocke or a kyleL, but I documented the event.

Let's take a look:

This is the Beauchamp's sign on Menaul Blvd. I should have taken pictures of the three Farraris sitting right out front, but I was in a hurry to get inside.

As soon as I walked in the door, I was met by this gentleman, who as you can see, was ready to fix me up with some food and beverages. I declined.

This is member, apeogre.

Here's a pretty saleslady helping a gentleman try on some Rolex watches. The man to her right is also a Beauchamp's employee.

This is Mr. Beauchamp, himself, busy taking care of a sale, I'm sure.

This is Jordan, the resident watchmaker, who was patient enough to let me try on quite a few watches. A very personable fellow. This is a blog Jordan recommended. I thought he said it was his, but now I'm not sure. It's very interesting, anyway: http://watchmakingblog.com/

Jordan standing behind one of the showcases filled with Professional models.

And finally, here we have a bejewelled Rolex Daytona and a Submariner Date. Yes, I did try on the one on the Sub, but honestly, it left me cold and only confirmed my belief that I'd never wear anything remotely looking like these watches, although Jordan did say he would if someone gave him one.

I did not try on this one, but it really is a stunningly beautiful watch that would look beautiful on some lucky lady's wrist. I didn't bother to price it or the ones above.

There's our little tour of Beauchamp's and the Albuquerque Get Together. I'm sorry that I missed Matt, but it was very lucky to get to meet apeogre, who was here on a trip from the Far East.

Beauchamp's does this quite often and this is the first one I've visited. I believe now that I will do it much more often.

mrh1797 · 28 August 2010, 01:40 PM

Grady...sorry I missed you there, I was there right at 6pm and could only stay for a little while....I apologize, I had a dinner appoinment at 7:30 in Rio Rancho so I could not stay long...I must of just missed you :(...Some great watches though...I will make sure and get with you for the next one...MH

GradyPhilpott · 28 August 2010, 03:28 PM

Not a problem, Matt. Beauchamp's probably has at least four of these events a year, so we can have a ABQ GTG any time.

I'm really glad I attended this one because it got me into the store where I can really appreciate the beauty of the watches.

I've been avoiding it because I've spending pretty heavily on other interests, but the more I looked tonight, the more plausible it seemed.

sleddog · 28 August 2010, 04:10 PM

Enjoyed the pictorial Grady......!
Thanks for letting us tag along.......

GradyPhilpott · 28 August 2010, 04:47 PM

Thanks, Rob. It was good experience.

mrh1797 · 28 August 2010, 11:19 PM

I am planning on making another appearance at Beauchamp today...I know, I know...Im addicted!! Any TRF'ers let me know if you go!!

[email protected]

GradyPhilpott · 29 August 2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

I am planning on making another appearance at Beauchamp today.

[email protected]

Remember to take a camera and get some more pix.

If they're still out there, get some shots of those Ferraris.

GradyPhilpott · 30 August 2010, 06:00 PM

I'd like to suggest that members in New Mexico and perhaps southern Colorado identify ourselves, so that we can have a little bit more successful GTG next time.

For this one, we only had about a day to prepare, so actually we were pretty lucky to have three members show up, even if we did have problem all being there at the same time.

Of course, we don't have to wait for a Beauchamp gala event, but this last one was pretty enjoyable and there are several good restaurants within blocks of the store, especially in the ABQ Uptown Center, that can be adjourned to after we've met up and fondled our share of watches.

So, if we stay in touch here, we never know when there might be a sufficient spontaneous convergence in the city for us to take an hour or so sit down for lunch and just chew the fat and share our watches with one another.

We can shoot for bigger affairs as time goes by.

What say ye?

LokiM · 31 October 2010, 04:12 AM

New member from Albuquerque checking in.

Wife bought me a Milgauss LV as a birthday/Christmas/10th wedding anniversary present. She says I can have it after Thanksgiving (halfway between birthday and Christmas). Can't wait!

I'd be up for any sort of GTG.

Thanks,

Tony

JMIND · 31 October 2010, 11:36 AM

Hi Guys,

Sorry I missed the event but look forward to hearing about the next one. Tony, welcome to TRF!

Jerry

GradyPhilpott · 31 October 2010, 12:14 PM

I'll most likely be available for a GTG most any time. Beauchamp's events make a good organizing point or anytime someone's up for just getting together for some watch talk and beverages, just post it here.

mrh1797 · 1 November 2010, 12:16 AM

Let's put one together Grady!!!! I'm ready!!

Damage Inc. · 1 November 2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orioner

Aww good ol Albuquerque. I use to live there for 6 years. Enjoy the meet

I grew up there (product of APS- Comanche Elem./Cleveland Middle/Sandia High)...only thing I miss is the food. And now that M&J's is gone (at least the Bea & Jake era) I'm less inclined to visit. Funny enough, several of the guys I grew up with moved to CO as soon as possible...as did I (20 years ago).

IMO ABQ is a good place to be from.

Thanks for the pix Grady- looks like a good event.

sea-dweller · 1 November 2010, 01:47 AM

Nice photos !

joe100 · 1 November 2010, 02:13 PM

Another Albuquerque boy checking in as well.......

GradyPhilpott · 15 November 2010, 11:54 AM

Post card from Beauchamp Jewelers:

Please come and join us for our Holiday Celebration!

A festive evening of food, friendship and holiday cheer.

Special values throughout the store and a drawing for a Rolex watch.

--------------------------------
Thursday Evening

November 18, 2010
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Beauchamp Jewelers
7017 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

www.bcjewelers.com

GradyPhilpott · 17 November 2010, 08:17 AM

Here's Beauchamp's facebook announcement of the Holiday Celebration Thursday evening.

Good to see so much enthusiasm.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168191033193442

joe100 · 17 November 2010, 10:41 AM

wish i could make it, gonna be in oklahoma city for work...sadness!

27 August 2010, 02:25 AM	#1
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	Albuquerque Rolex Get Together Hello TRF.. Wanted to share if anyone is interested and in the Albuquerque area on Friday 08-27 from 6-9pm at Beauchamp Jewelers the Roles Rep is having a get together with food and drink. I assume it is their release of the new subs. I am gonna stop by just to take a peek. If you are in ABQ and are planning on attenting get a hold of me via PM or email. Matt [email protected]

28 August 2010, 04:10 PM	#16
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Enjoyed the pictorial Grady......! Thanks for letting us tag along....... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 October 2010, 12:14 PM	#23
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I'll most likely be available for a GTG most any time. Beauchamp's events make a good organizing point or anytime someone's up for just getting together for some watch talk and beverages, just post it here. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 November 2010, 01:47 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 November 2010, 11:54 AM	#28
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Post card from Beauchamp Jewelers: Please come and join us for our Holiday Celebration! A festive evening of food, friendship and holiday cheer. Special values throughout the store and a drawing for a Rolex watch. -------------------------------- Thursday Evening November 18, 2010 6:00pm to 9:00pm Beauchamp Jewelers 7017 Menaul Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 www.bcjewelers.com __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 August 2010, 06:33 AM	#2
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	Bummer, I'll be passing through Alb and stopping at Beauchamp on Saturday, guess I' just miss it. :(

27 August 2010, 08:24 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I got an invitation to that, too. I'm not sure what I did with it now, but I just might drop by there, too. Hope they'll let me in. My salesman will probably recognize me. I look just like my avatar. How about you?

27 August 2010, 09:12 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I think I'll be able to get there about six. I probably won't stay long, because if I do, I'll surely put a Rolex on hold. Right now, I'm trying put some photographic equipment together for my Commemorative Air Force unit duties. I'll be wearing a Hawaiian shirt and some jeans and sandals.

27 August 2010, 09:33 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Actually, make that seven. I just remembered that I have a CAF staff meeting at five tomorrow. It won't last all that long and I'll come right after.

27 August 2010, 09:33 AM	#8
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Just left there last Friday, darn !!!

27 August 2010, 10:19 AM	#9
orioner "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: la Posts: 20	Aww good ol Albuquerque. I use to live there for 6 years. Enjoy the meet

27 August 2010, 08:14 PM	#12
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	Hope to see pictures from the GTG on the forum

28 August 2010, 01:21 PM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Well, I just came back from my visit to Beauchamp's where the Albuquerque Get Together was held. As I said earlier, I had a Commemorative Air Force Annual Fundraiser meeting to attend at 6:00pm, so I wasn't able to get there exactly at 6:00pm, but I did make it by about 6:45pm. I didn't see anyone that matched the description of Matt's avatar, so I must have missed him. Either that or maybe he wasn't comfortable approaching a smiling jackass snapping photos all over the place. I did happen to run into another TRF member who was quite friendly and immediately struck up a conversation about my camera. His user name is apeoger and he's a military man, so we discussed cameras, watches, the military and about everything else. It was a pleasure to have met him. I did manage to keep from transferring some funds around while I was there and putting one on lay-away, but I was very tempted. Here are some pictures of the event. I'm not a Jocke or a kyleL, but I documented the event. Let's take a look: This is the Beauchamp's sign on Menaul Blvd. I should have taken pictures of the three Farraris sitting right out front, but I was in a hurry to get inside. As soon as I walked in the door, I was met by this gentleman, who as you can see, was ready to fix me up with some food and beverages. I declined. This is member, apeogre. Here's a pretty saleslady helping a gentleman try on some Rolex watches. The man to her right is also a Beauchamp's employee. This is Mr. Beauchamp, himself, busy taking care of a sale, I'm sure. This is Jordan, the resident watchmaker, who was patient enough to let me try on quite a few watches. A very personable fellow. This is a blog Jordan recommended. I thought he said it was his, but now I'm not sure. It's very interesting, anyway: http://watchmakingblog.com/ Jordan standing behind one of the showcases filled with Professional models. And finally, here we have a bejewelled Rolex Daytona and a Submariner Date. Yes, I did try on the one on the Sub, but honestly, it left me cold and only confirmed my belief that I'd never wear anything remotely looking like these watches, although Jordan did say he would if someone gave him one. I did not try on this one, but it really is a stunningly beautiful watch that would look beautiful on some lucky lady's wrist. I didn't bother to price it or the ones above. There's our little tour of Beauchamp's and the Albuquerque Get Together. I'm sorry that I missed Matt, but it was very lucky to get to meet apeogre, who was here on a trip from the Far East. Beauchamp's does this quite often and this is the first one I've visited. I believe now that I will do it much more often.

28 August 2010, 01:40 PM	#14
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	Grady...sorry I missed you there, I was there right at 6pm and could only stay for a little while....I apologize, I had a dinner appoinment at 7:30 in Rio Rancho so I could not stay long...I must of just missed you :(...Some great watches though...I will make sure and get with you for the next one...MH

28 August 2010, 03:28 PM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Not a problem, Matt. Beauchamp's probably has at least four of these events a year, so we can have a ABQ GTG any time. I'm really glad I attended this one because it got me into the store where I can really appreciate the beauty of the watches. I've been avoiding it because I've spending pretty heavily on other interests, but the more I looked tonight, the more plausible it seemed.

28 August 2010, 04:47 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Thanks, Rob. It was good experience.

28 August 2010, 11:19 PM	#18
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	I am planning on making another appearance at Beauchamp today...I know, I know...Im addicted!! Any TRF'ers let me know if you go!! [email protected]

30 August 2010, 06:00 PM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I'd like to suggest that members in New Mexico and perhaps southern Colorado identify ourselves, so that we can have a little bit more successful GTG next time. For this one, we only had about a day to prepare, so actually we were pretty lucky to have three members show up, even if we did have problem all being there at the same time. Of course, we don't have to wait for a Beauchamp gala event, but this last one was pretty enjoyable and there are several good restaurants within blocks of the store, especially in the ABQ Uptown Center, that can be adjourned to after we've met up and fondled our share of watches. So, if we stay in touch here, we never know when there might be a sufficient spontaneous convergence in the city for us to take an hour or so sit down for lunch and just chew the fat and share our watches with one another. We can shoot for bigger affairs as time goes by. What say ye?

31 October 2010, 04:12 AM	#21
LokiM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Albuquerque, NM Watch: Milgauss LV Posts: 1	New member from Albuquerque checking in. Wife bought me a Milgauss LV as a birthday/Christmas/10th wedding anniversary present. She says I can have it after Thanksgiving (halfway between birthday and Christmas). Can't wait! I'd be up for any sort of GTG. Thanks, Tony

31 October 2010, 11:36 AM	#22
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Hi Guys, Sorry I missed the event but look forward to hearing about the next one. Tony, welcome to TRF! Jerry

1 November 2010, 12:16 AM	#24
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	Let's put one together Grady!!!! I'm ready!!

1 November 2010, 02:13 PM	#27
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Another Albuquerque boy checking in as well.......

17 November 2010, 08:17 AM	#29
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Here's Beauchamp's facebook announcement of the Holiday Celebration Thursday evening. Good to see so much enthusiasm. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168191033193442 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 November 2010, 10:41 AM	#30
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	wish i could make it, gonna be in oklahoma city for work...sadness!

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