To all British TRF Members

[The GMT Master]

Hey all,

As some of you may know, I have an excellent relationship with my local AD, and after speaking to the MDs this weekend, they'd be willing to put on a special evening exclusively for TRF members. This would involve an after hours lock in at the AD, allowing access to models they have in stock, and they'd also be willing to bring in any other models on approval that members wanted to see. The AD in question is based in the Midlands, and is easy to get to by car, train, and even plane :rofl: If you might be interested, could you post here, and we can turn this into a real TRF get together. This an amazing opportunity, and I really hope TRF can have a good turn out.

All the best,

Chris

[harvey]

hey chris, sounds like a great idea...

im based in the midlands, so count me in...

[manofcow]

Hi Chris,

Based in Leeds but travel a lot so midlands no problem to me!! Depending on when, would love to be there!!

Cheers

Andy

[allanofcalifornia]

You mean we on the other side of the pond cannot also come to this event and have fun? :rofl:


Allan

[magnet_UK]

Nice one Chris :thumbsup:

I'm interested too, depends when though as i work shifts (mornings/afters)

Is the AD East or West Mids?

[The GMT Master]

You mean we on the other side of the pond cannot also come to this event and have fun? :rofl:


Allan

You're more than welcome to join in, but I'm not sure whether it's worth a plane ticket :P

Nice one Chris :thumbsup:

I'm interested too, depends when though as i work shifts (mornings/afters)

Is the AD East or West Mids?

For you, it'll just be on the black and white side of the A52 :thumbsup: It would be an after closing meeting, so we'd be looking at actually going to the AD after 7/8 depending on the night

[rcher]

Hey all,

As some of you may know, I have an excellent relationship with my local AD, and after speaking to the MDs this weekend, they'd be willing to put on a special evening exclusively for TRF members. This would involve an after hours lock in at the AD, allowing access to models they have in stock, and they'd also be willing to bring in any other models on approval that members wanted to see. The AD in question is based in the Midlands, and is easy to get to by car, train, and even plane :rofl: If you might be interested, could you post here, and we can turn this into a real TRF get together. This an amazing opportunity, and I really hope TRF can have a good turn out.

All the best,

Chris

Chris,

Starting Wednesday, I'll be at the Bisley shooting ranges (near Woking) for the next 2-1/2 weeks competing in a rifle match.

I may be able to join in the festivities if I know the date and time....that is if your AD allows yanks on the premises....:rofl:

[The GMT Master]

Chris,

I'll be at the Bisley shooting ranges (near Woking) for the next 2 weeks, starting Wednesday, for a rifle match.

I may be able to join in the festivities if I know the date and time....that is if your AD allows yanks on the premises....:rofl:

Unfortunately I don't think I can organise for within the next fortnight, but if you fancy a trip up to say hello anyway, I'm sure they wouldn't mind showing you around :thumbsup:

[rcher]

Unfortunately I don't think I can organise for within the next fortnight, but if you fancy a trip up to say hello anyway, I'm sure they wouldn't mind showing you around :thumbsup:

After looking up where the Midlands are located, I would have to say that any other AD excursions will probably be limited to the London area. Any recommendations?

Looking forward to seeing the UK...first trip abroad for me. :cheers:

[The GMT Master]

After looking up where the Midlands are located, I would have to say that any other AD excursions will probably be limited to the London area. Any recommendations?

Looking forward to seeing the UK...first trip abroad for me. :cheers:

Yes, it would be a bit of a trek lol. As for London, not sure about ADs, but you should certainly check out the Burlington Arcade, lots of interesting specialist watch shops there :cheers:

[PeterT]

Would this be at Eatons, Derby?

Peter

[The GMT Master]

Would this be at Eatons, Derby?

Peter

Spot on :thumbsup:

[SubmarinerMan]

Count me in Chris.

[sunnyp]

If I'm free on that day I'll try and pop along - hopefully it'll be on a weekend that I'm free so that I can drive up from London :)

[damoyorkie]

Let me know the date Chris, and I will try to get down from York.

[The GMT Master]

Thanks for the interest so far, no date has been set just yet, so I'll tentatively suggest the evening of Saturday the 15th of August. I need to double check with the AD to see if that's going to be possible, but if you could all give me a rough idea of whether that's a possibility or not, that'd be great :)

[magnet_UK]

Saturday's would be perfect for me (except 05/09)

:thumbsup:

[The GMT Master]

Saturday's would be perfect for me (except 05/09)

:thumbsup:

Cheers Simon :cheers::thumbsup:

[The GMT Master]

Just a quick update, a Saturday isn't going to be possible due to staffing issues, but I have been told that a Monday evening would be perfect for them. Would that be alright for everyone?

[PeterT]

What date as the summer hols are looming?

P.

[The GMT Master]

What date as the summer hols are looming?

P.

Mid August, I was thinking around the 17th, although there will be some flexibility as well if that's a real no go

[SubmarinerMan]

I can make it for the 17th! I'm looking forward to it!

[magnet_UK]

17th is fine by me as i'm on mornings :thumbsup:

Can't do the week before or after :thumbsdow

Hope this goes ahead and gets a good turn out.

[The GMT Master]

Thanks Matt and Simon, I'll try and push for then if I can. I think it's a great opportunity to meet an awesome group of people, and have a look at some great watches. The AD stocks Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Chronoswiss and Raymond Weil, so there should be something for everyone! Any particular models that anyone would like to see, just so I can give the MDs some time to get them in?

[SubmarinerMan]

Thanks Matt and Simon, I'll try and push for then if I can. I think it's a great opportunity to meet an awesome group of people, and have a look at some great watches. The AD stocks Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Chronoswiss and Raymond Weil, so there should be something for everyone! Any particular models that anyone would like to see, just so I can give the MDs some time to get them in?

Chris would you be able to see if they will be able to get the New TT Ceramic Subs in. :cheers:

[The GMT Master]

Chris would you be able to see if they will be able to get the New TT Ceramic Subs in. :cheers:

Might be a long shot, but worth a try. We'll have to see if Rolex UK have gotten hold of the dummy ones that JJ got to see the other day :thumbsup:

[SubmarinerMan]

Might be a long shot, but worth a try. We'll have to see if Rolex UK have gotten hold of the dummy ones that JJ got to see the other day :thumbsup:

Thanks Chris! :cheers:

[The GMT Master]

Thanks Chris! :cheers:

I've had a word, and the MDs will make some inquiries, so fingers crossed!

[scootnfast]

Great idea, Count me in :cheers: Is the date set for the 17th?

[The GMT Master]

Great idea, Count me in :cheers: Is the date set for the 17th?

Not set in stone, but looking likely :thumbsup:

[scootnfast]

Thats great. Looking forward to it!

[ozzies]

sounds good!

[The GMT Master]

Anyone else have a particular model they'd like to see?

[The GMT Master]

Just another reminder that the 17th is looming, and I need to get an idea of numbers to see if it'll be viable or not - who can make it?

[The GMT Master]

Anyone else for this great opportunity to see any watch you want with members from the best watch forum on the net?

[The GMT Master]

One final update,


I've had to cancel as we just don't have enough people coming. I'll be looking to organise another evening in the same format again in the future, so if anyone is interested, let me know.

All the best

Chris

[harvey]

sorry chris for not being able to attend... have to work today, tomorrow, and monday which i had booked off...

[The GMT Master]

sorry chris for not being able to attend... have to work today, tomorrow, and monday which i had booked off...

Don't worry about it, as I say, I'll get something sorted again in the near future :thumbsup:

[ukrolex]

Hi Chris, count me in if you organise another event.

uk:smokin:

[The GMT Master]

I'll see what I can do - I'm going to be pretty busy until June at the earliest, so if something were to happen, it'd be in the Summer :cheers:

[marke]

count me in.... not in august though as on hols for 3 weeks

[spuds]

Yup.

Me too.:cheers:


(& ditto re: August).

[The GMT Master]

Duly noted fellers :thumbsup:

[jchampton]

Definitely up for a summer event. Anytime suits.

[TheBluePrince]

Would love to come along :thumbsup:

[sonypc100]

Im in Leeds and would be up for it. Only downside is that I only know 4 weeks in advance where I am going to be.

[WBROLEX]

Hi Chris

I'm in London but would love to join in. Please keep me posted.

Will

[Rigsby1]

Just bought my first Rolex off this man today,, was a great bloke to deal with, many thanks Chris.