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Submarino · 21 May 2012, 08:28 AM

Today we had a small GTG here in Chicago. The attendees where Timber Loftis (Jon), Qualizon (Hammond), Hairdude1 (Alex), tkc324 (Tom) and myself (Mr. H). We all brought some watches to play with.

We met at James & Sons and browsed over their nice inventory which included almost every single model as well as one of the few 14060s that are still left at the ADs. The people at James & Sons were really friendly and savvy about Rolex. Great place to shop for a new Rolex watch.

After visiting James & Sons, Alex, Jon and myself headed to Goose Island Brewery to have a couple beers, eat some food and play with our watches. Unfortunately Hammond and Tom couldn't make it as they had some errands to run after our visit to the AD.

Obviously I brought my new AP Diver that has become my daily wearer as of last Wednesday.

Everyone loved it!!!!

Here are the pics of our GTG.

sleddog · 21 May 2012, 08:34 AM

Looks like a successful outing with great company and plenty of watches to admire....

Thanks for sharing!

Highland Ranger · 21 May 2012, 08:37 AM

Beautiful watches . . . . . and now I have to go buy a pretzel.

Darlinboy · 21 May 2012, 08:37 AM

Looks like a good time.

I was up there earlier in the week - couldn't make the timing work or I'd have joined ya.

Trouble15 · 21 May 2012, 08:55 AM

Looks like a fun day, great watches there!

theloxmyth · 21 May 2012, 08:57 AM

Sharing is caring.

Thanks!

warrior · 21 May 2012, 08:58 AM

Fantastic watches! Even though I'm on the East Coast, I'm familiar with Goose Island brewery. Love their Honkers Ale....nice balance of hops and malt. Easy smooth drinkin'....

HL65 · 21 May 2012, 09:00 AM

Thanks for sharing Hal--looks like a good time!

bluemartinifan · 21 May 2012, 09:06 AM

AP, Rolex, PAM, Bremont, IWC - nice variety - thanks for sharing

nick c · 21 May 2012, 09:15 AM

great watches lots of fun

dddrees · 21 May 2012, 09:21 AM

Looks like you guys had a great time Hal.

Thanks for sharing.

Hairdude1 · 21 May 2012, 09:26 AM

Fun time!

chicagofan · 21 May 2012, 10:09 AM

Thanks for sharing.

mjclark32 · 21 May 2012, 10:11 AM

Looks like a great time! Thanks for the pics they're awesome!!!

Submarino · 21 May 2012, 10:50 AM

It was a great time indeed! Wish we had more members join us. Maybe next time.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

FeelingTheBlues · 21 May 2012, 10:58 AM

Beautiful pictures! I'm sorry to read that two members couldn't make it to the beers and food but it seems like you all had a great time nonetheless!

Linzjnr · 21 May 2012, 11:02 AM

Good food & drink, lots of beautiful watches and great company

Does it get any better? I think not

Thanks for sharing.

tkc324 · 21 May 2012, 11:40 AM

It was great meeting you guys! Awesome time~

sea-dweller · 21 May 2012, 11:41 AM

Nice photos!

Hairdude1 · 21 May 2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

It was great meeting you guys! Awesome time~

Great meeting you as well! We will do another soon!!!

Z-Sub · 21 May 2012, 12:15 PM

Great variety of watches at this GTG.

I love the way that beers look. Unfiltered Hef?

Hairdude1 · 21 May 2012, 12:15 PM

I look like a crazy person in that shot!

z32turbo · 21 May 2012, 12:31 PM

Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing!!!!!

Joey_V · 21 May 2012, 12:34 PM

Too bad I missed this... sorry guys I was working!

Glad you guys had fun!

TSW · 21 May 2012, 03:02 PM

Looks like you had a great time

Sean.c · 21 May 2012, 04:19 PM

that burger has made me starving!! lovely watches !

Adam. · 21 May 2012, 05:31 PM

I wish I could have made it. Next time I will be there!

Cru Jones · 21 May 2012, 05:57 PM

when it rains, it pours! another nice GTG to go with the recent perth and LA shenanigans. well done, gents. and nice watches, too.

travisb · 21 May 2012, 06:42 PM

With great company.

Your Diver is looking stellar.

goog53 · 21 May 2012, 08:49 PM

Looks like you guys had a great time. I especially love the AP Diver!

21 May 2012, 08:28 AM	#1
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Review of the chicago gtg this morning! Today we had a small GTG here in Chicago. The attendees where Timber Loftis (Jon), Qualizon (Hammond), Hairdude1 (Alex), tkc324 (Tom) and myself (Mr. H). We all brought some watches to play with. We met at James & Sons and browsed over their nice inventory which included almost every single model as well as one of the few 14060s that are still left at the ADs. The people at James & Sons were really friendly and savvy about Rolex. Great place to shop for a new Rolex watch. After visiting James & Sons, Alex, Jon and myself headed to Goose Island Brewery to have a couple beers, eat some food and play with our watches. Unfortunately Hammond and Tom couldn't make it as they had some errands to run after our visit to the AD. Obviously I brought my new AP Diver that has become my daily wearer as of last Wednesday. Everyone loved it!!!! Here are the pics of our GTG. Attached Images __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

21 May 2012, 08:34 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Looks like a successful outing with great company and plenty of watches to admire.... Thanks for sharing! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

21 May 2012, 08:37 AM	#4
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Looks like a good time. I was up there earlier in the week - couldn't make the timing work or I'd have joined ya. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

21 May 2012, 08:57 AM	#6
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Sharing is caring. Thanks! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

21 May 2012, 09:00 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Thanks for sharing Hal--looks like a good time! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 May 2012, 08:37 AM	#3
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Beautiful watches . . . . . and now I have to go buy a pretzel.

21 May 2012, 08:55 AM	#5
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Looks like a fun day, great watches there!

21 May 2012, 08:58 AM	#7
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,692	Fantastic watches! Even though I'm on the East Coast, I'm familiar with Goose Island brewery. Love their Honkers Ale....nice balance of hops and malt. Easy smooth drinkin'....

21 May 2012, 09:06 AM	#9
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	AP, Rolex, PAM, Bremont, IWC - nice variety - thanks for sharing

21 May 2012, 09:15 AM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	great watches lots of fun

21 May 2012, 09:21 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Looks like you guys had a great time Hal. Thanks for sharing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 May 2012, 09:26 AM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Fun time!

21 May 2012, 10:09 AM	#13
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Thanks for sharing.

21 May 2012, 10:11 AM	#14
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks like a great time! Thanks for the pics they're awesome!!! __________________

21 May 2012, 10:50 AM	#15
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	It was a great time indeed! Wish we had more members join us. Maybe next time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

21 May 2012, 10:58 AM	#16
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Beautiful pictures! I'm sorry to read that two members couldn't make it to the beers and food but it seems like you all had a great time nonetheless! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

21 May 2012, 11:02 AM	#17
Linzjnr 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,373	Good food & drink, lots of beautiful watches and great company Does it get any better? I think not Thanks for sharing. __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

21 May 2012, 11:40 AM	#18
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	It was great meeting you guys! Awesome time~

21 May 2012, 11:41 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos!

21 May 2012, 12:15 PM	#21
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Great variety of watches at this GTG. I love the way that beers look. Unfiltered Hef? __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

21 May 2012, 12:31 PM	#23
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing!!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

21 May 2012, 12:34 PM	#24
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Too bad I missed this... sorry guys I was working! Glad you guys had fun! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

21 May 2012, 03:02 PM	#25
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looks like you had a great time __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

21 May 2012, 04:19 PM	#26
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	that burger has made me starving!! lovely watches !

21 May 2012, 05:31 PM	#27
Adam. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Adam Location: Chicago Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 265	I wish I could have made it. Next time I will be there!

21 May 2012, 05:57 PM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	when it rains, it pours! another nice GTG to go with the recent perth and LA shenanigans. well done, gents. and nice watches, too.

21 May 2012, 06:42 PM	#29
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Great shots Hal! With great company. Your Diver is looking stellar.

21 May 2012, 08:49 PM	#30
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Looks like you guys had a great time. I especially love the AP Diver!

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