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Mort · 8 March 2009, 12:17 AM

Hi Everyone,

We just got back from Mexico last night and I have to say this was one of the best vacations we have ever had. The hotel was beautiful, and the weather was great.

The highlight of the trip was getting to meet Gerardo, or Gerry as we now know him. We met in Playa del Carmen where Gerry lives the day we got in. Our code to recognize each other would be by our watches. We sat down had a beer and it was like we had known each other for years, which in reality we had since we have PM'ed a few times as well as our post over the years here on TRF. He is really a super guy.

We were talking about never actually going into the city of Cancun on our prior visits and Gerry offered to take us in to Cancun on Monday as he had business there. We jumped at the chance to see the city with a great guide like Gerry.

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He picked us up at our resort and we drove into Cancun. He showed us all the tourist spots along hotel row. Then we went to one of his favorite cigar stores and went in and picked up some Cuban cigars. Then he needed to get to his meeting he had so he dropped us off at the malls. The first was an open air mall, it did have an AD there. They had a few Rolex's and a good selection of other fine timepieces. One of the nicest was an all 18k rose gold mans Cartier Santos Dumont that my wife fell in love with. They offered a really killer discount and exchange rate and if you use a credit card you got even better savings. The watch listed at $17k US and after everything it would of ended up costing us around 11K US and no tax.

A couple of hours later we met Gerry back at the larger mall at Luxury Avenue. That was where the large AD was. They had some really great brands besides Rolex. Pam, JLC, Omega, and many others.

The Rolex AD there had a pretty good selection and even had a couple of DDII's in stock. Not a whole lot of stainless watches and the only sub was a non date.

We then left and went to a great steak house and a the best meal we had while on our vacation. The place was Puerto Morelos across the street from the Ritz. We started the meal off with a shot of the best tequila we have ever tasted. It was a 10 year old Jose Cuervo and it was as good as any single malt scotch I have tried. We had Oysters, Cheese and killer steaks. Then we finished off our great meal by having great cigars.

Gerry had a Padron 1926 I brought and I had a Cuban Montecristo #2 he brought. My wife did not have any as she got her fill just from us smoking.

We really appreciated Gerry taking out time from his busy schedule to take a couple of new friends out on the town. As I said before he is really a good guy and wonderful host, plus he has great taste in cars, drink, cigars food and of course watches. Thanks to him I now want a white faced Pam like he was wearing.

This firms up my belief that some of the best people out there are here on TRF.

I cant wait until Gerry comes to Atlanta so we can show him our town.

Thanks again Gerardo.

Here are a couple more images.

JF23 · 8 March 2009, 12:27 AM

Great report and awesome hospitality on Gerardo's part.

bodybump · 8 March 2009, 12:38 AM

I wanna go to mexico too!!!!

Gerardo's wearing a Pam..and Mort is wearing a Cartier??? You guys broke our law....

Excellent vacation...more photos please!!!

kcmo · 8 March 2009, 12:58 AM

Looks like a lot of fun, Mort! Thanks for sharing these photos.

Gerardo is AWESOME!!!

Dan Pierce · 8 March 2009, 01:28 AM

Looks like a blast, thanks for sharing!

dP

GerardoG · 8 March 2009, 01:47 AM

Dear Mort & Brenda:

Thank you for a wonderful time, and also for taking time off from your vacation to meet with me (and talk about watches, cars, cigars, pens, tequila, etc...). I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit.

It is always fun to spend time with fellow forum members, and sharing with them a good meal and cigars makes a perfect afternoon anywhere!

I will be looking forward to meeting you once again in the near future, either here or in Atlanta.

Have a great weekend and enjoy your Hoyo de Monterrey! (as I did my Padron....by the way, you left one here!!)

Saludos to you and Brenda.

GerardoG · 8 March 2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Looks like a lot of fun, Mort! Thanks for sharing these photos.

Gerardo is AWESOME!!!

Well, thank you Karis! Ditto! I still smile when I remember your whole family hitting one of Cozumel's watch stores and trying quite some timepieces with us!

Nica64 · 8 March 2009, 03:22 AM

Very nice Gerardo!! There's a lot of good people in TRF, this one for Gerardo

and Viva Mexico!!!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 04:56 AM

Sorry.....double post.....thanks to this forum moving like a paralysed snail!!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 04:57 AM

Just came across this thread, guys. Hey, great pics of you guys. Looks like such a beautiful spot for a vacation.

Glad you fellas had such a wonderful time!!

JJ

Prince · 8 March 2009, 05:05 AM

Great photos!!! It looks like a marvelous time was had by all. I'm just glad to see a photo of Gerardo!

Congrats!!!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Great photos!!! It looks like a marvelous time was had by all. I'm just glad to see a photo of Gerardo!

Congrats!!!

Yeah....the guy looks like a very prosperous hood!!

Prince · 8 March 2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yeah....the guy looks like a very prosperous hood!!

He's got some serious watches, you know, JJ...

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

He's got some serious watches, you know, JJ...

I know......maybe I should have highlighted the word prosperous!

Prince · 8 March 2009, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I know......maybe I should have highlighted the word prosperous!

Indeed!

mailman · 8 March 2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yeah....the guy looks like a very prosperous hood!!

What do you have against hoods

Gaijin · 8 March 2009, 02:49 PM

Excellent story!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

What do you have against hoods

Nothing! You're one and I love ya!!

8 March 2009, 12:17 AM	#1
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Our Mexican GTG with Gerardo Hi Everyone, We just got back from Mexico last night and I have to say this was one of the best vacations we have ever had. The hotel was beautiful, and the weather was great. The highlight of the trip was getting to meet Gerardo, or Gerry as we now know him. We met in Playa del Carmen where Gerry lives the day we got in. Our code to recognize each other would be by our watches. We sat down had a beer and it was like we had known each other for years, which in reality we had since we have PM'ed a few times as well as our post over the years here on TRF. He is really a super guy. We were talking about never actually going into the city of Cancun on our prior visits and Gerry offered to take us in to Cancun on Monday as he had business there. We jumped at the chance to see the city with a great guide like Gerry. [/IMG] He picked us up at our resort and we drove into Cancun. He showed us all the tourist spots along hotel row. Then we went to one of his favorite cigar stores and went in and picked up some Cuban cigars. Then he needed to get to his meeting he had so he dropped us off at the malls. The first was an open air mall, it did have an AD there. They had a few Rolex's and a good selection of other fine timepieces. One of the nicest was an all 18k rose gold mans Cartier Santos Dumont that my wife fell in love with. They offered a really killer discount and exchange rate and if you use a credit card you got even better savings. The watch listed at $17k US and after everything it would of ended up costing us around 11K US and no tax. A couple of hours later we met Gerry back at the larger mall at Luxury Avenue. That was where the large AD was. They had some really great brands besides Rolex. Pam, JLC, Omega, and many others. The Rolex AD there had a pretty good selection and even had a couple of DDII's in stock. Not a whole lot of stainless watches and the only sub was a non date. We then left and went to a great steak house and a the best meal we had while on our vacation. The place was Puerto Morelos across the street from the Ritz. We started the meal off with a shot of the best tequila we have ever tasted. It was a 10 year old Jose Cuervo and it was as good as any single malt scotch I have tried. We had Oysters, Cheese and killer steaks. Then we finished off our great meal by having great cigars. Gerry had a Padron 1926 I brought and I had a Cuban Montecristo #2 he brought. My wife did not have any as she got her fill just from us smoking. We really appreciated Gerry taking out time from his busy schedule to take a couple of new friends out on the town. As I said before he is really a good guy and wonderful host, plus he has great taste in cars, drink, cigars food and of course watches. Thanks to him I now want a white faced Pam like he was wearing. This firms up my belief that some of the best people out there are here on TRF. I cant wait until Gerry comes to Atlanta so we can show him our town. Thanks again Gerardo. Here are a couple more images. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

8 March 2009, 12:38 AM	#3
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	I wanna go to mexico too!!!! Gerardo's wearing a Pam..and Mort is wearing a Cartier??? You guys broke our law.... Excellent vacation...more photos please!!! __________________

8 March 2009, 01:28 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Looks like a blast, thanks for sharing! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 March 2009, 03:22 AM	#8
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Very nice Gerardo!! There's a lot of good people in TRF, this one for Gerardo and Viva Mexico!!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

8 March 2009, 04:56 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Sorry.....double post.....thanks to this forum moving like a paralysed snail!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 March 2009, 12:27 AM	#2
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Great report and awesome hospitality on Gerardo's part.

8 March 2009, 12:58 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks like a lot of fun, Mort! Thanks for sharing these photos. Gerardo is AWESOME!!!

8 March 2009, 01:47 AM	#6
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Dear Mort & Brenda: Thank you for a wonderful time, and also for taking time off from your vacation to meet with me (and talk about watches, cars, cigars, pens, tequila, etc...). I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit. It is always fun to spend time with fellow forum members, and sharing with them a good meal and cigars makes a perfect afternoon anywhere! I will be looking forward to meeting you once again in the near future, either here or in Atlanta. Have a great weekend and enjoy your Hoyo de Monterrey! (as I did my Padron....by the way, you left one here!!) Saludos to you and Brenda.

8 March 2009, 04:57 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Just came across this thread, guys. Hey, great pics of you guys. Looks like such a beautiful spot for a vacation. Glad you fellas had such a wonderful time!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 March 2009, 05:05 AM	#11
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Great photos!!! It looks like a marvelous time was had by all. I'm just glad to see a photo of Gerardo! Congrats!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

8 March 2009, 02:49 PM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Excellent story!

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