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27 May 2019, 08:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Matt
Location: Tucson, AZ
Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep
Posts: 2,782
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YVR Customs agent says “nice Kermit”
Leaving Vancouver heading back to Arizona my Customs guy says “Nice Kermit, how long have you had it”. I said “about 10 years”. He says “ great watch and great investment” I smiled said thanks and agreed with him.
visited Montechristo AD. They had none of the hard to get pieces, several datejusts, a WG blue Sub, YG black dial sub. I tried to see if a bundle on a 31mm ladies watch that a friend wanted would bring anything out of the back but the saleman (super nice guy BTW) said they had nothing and I asked multiple times even hinting I might consider the 116619 if he had something. 
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27 May 2019, 08:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Dan
Location: Benelux
Posts: 1,920
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This reminds me of the old saying that when the taxi driver starts to give investment advice it’s time to get out.
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27 May 2019, 08:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East coast
Posts: 6,660
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Any Kermit is a good investment...anybody w half a brain would know that
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27 May 2019, 09:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Clemson
Watch: G Shock
Posts: 612
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Things have gotten pretty weird, it seems Rolex has moved to a new client. It probably has a lot to do with how good the economy is, but even if the economy tanks Rolex already moved on
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27 May 2019, 09:49 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
Posts: 10,666
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Nice, Matt |
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27 May 2019, 09:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Texas
Posts: 120
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I’d be interested to talk with that guy. Great position to see a bunch of cool watches and occasionally connect with someone about a watch. I agree with previous commenter- probably a closet WIS and he’s probably somewhere lurking on this forum. I would have enjoyed that brief interaction with him, even if he wears a Timex.
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27 May 2019, 09:59 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
Location: 780
Posts: 10,460
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Nice lv, Matt!
Such are the times, I'm afraid, buddy. 
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27 May 2019, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Montreal
Posts: 433
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I’m pretty sure most of us have jobs here. Is it that unlikely one of us here works as a customs agent?
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27 May 2019, 10:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 149
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I've never had a comment in the airport but recently my 116234 got recognized at a very locals only brewery in Vancouver. The guy even asked if it was a DJ 36 or DJ 41. I own many more valuable and rare rolex's but in 15 years that simple 36 mm DJ on jubilee with a fluted bezel was the first one to get even a wink or a nod. Very cool story and I'm glad you weren't given a hard time. Wear it in good health.
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27 May 2019, 11:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Bill
Location: USA
Watch: 114270 & 116710LN
Posts: 107
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Pretty cool to meet a fellow TRF in person!
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27 May 2019, 11:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Josh
Location: Lost in time
Watch: Me Nae Nae
Posts: 9,823
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Kermit’s have done well lately. The customs guy is spitting truths
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27 May 2019, 11:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: 1 of 13 Colonies
Posts: 8,575
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Nice!
Just be glad the customs guy didn't strip search you to see if you were bringing back a few undeclared Rolexes I never comfortable dealing with customs agents because they have so much discretion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 May 2019, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,443
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Great watch.
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28 May 2019, 01:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Matt
Location: Tucson, AZ
Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep
Posts: 2,782
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I agree with the comments that the agent was a WIS, the words kermit flowed off his tongue with ease..... I wish I would have asked him if he was on TRF.
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28 May 2019, 01:36 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
Location: 780
Posts: 10,460
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Hey, Mr. Customs Agent, speak up! 
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28 May 2019, 01:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: jay
Location: North London
Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB
Posts: 3,278
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Nice story,,,
Customs chap must be a wis,,, Thanks for sharing,,, |
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28 May 2019, 01:54 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,091
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I always feel like I’ve dogged a bullet passing through customs ... even though I’ve got nothing to hide 
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28 May 2019, 02:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Watch: Shiny One
Posts: 5,450
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30 May 2019, 03:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Real Name: L'il G. Dragon
Location: All over....
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 115
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I know customs agents are just normal people doing their job and could be serious WIS, but whenever I travel the less interaction I have with them the better. Just from the "crossing borders hassle" pov
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30 May 2019, 03:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Jim
Location: Orange County, CA
Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek
Posts: 3,747
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30 May 2019, 03:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: san francisco
Watch: SS daytona, Hulk,
Posts: 1,297
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It is a nice watch
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30 May 2019, 03:35 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Monaco
Posts: 320
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Kermit is (a) King! Great watch with more style and class than most others!
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30 May 2019, 03:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: USA
Watch: What I am wearing.
Posts: 1,879
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30 May 2019, 04:02 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Carl
Location: Nottingham UK
Watch: Bluesy, Seadweller
Posts: 199
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I was in there 2 weeks ago just before our cruse and the only interesting watch was a YG Daytona on O/F
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30 May 2019, 04:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Uk
Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT
Posts: 1,212
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He is not wrong
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30 May 2019, 04:48 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: TRF
Watch: Rolex & AP
Posts: 1,757
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The last thing I want is customs agents who can ID a Rolex
 . That guy sounds super chill, but I could see some agents being pricks about something of that value on your wrist and questioning its origins.
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30 May 2019, 04:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: UK
Watch: ing and waiting!
Posts: 864
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Quote:
If he thought you’d just bought it for xxxxx££££$$ on your trip? |
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