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GerardoG · 1 August 2015, 11:49 PM

As I sit in the same place where I posted my August 31, 2014 initial thread

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=370158

...that escalated into this

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=399048

I must admit that I have been anxiously waiting for August 2015 to get the ball rolling....again. Fueled by TRFers and my AD inquiring about the next GTG, well, here it goes!

I would like to start working on '16 GTG (dates to be checked later, maybe late February), but first things first: venue. Vegas presented a lot of advantages, but places like Miami, Atlanta, Dalllas or other cities could also work. Every place has its pros and cons, so this is the first post of a fun GTG which I hope some TRFers will consider...as always, with just one confirmation, I will book my trip.

First question, should we stay on Vegas or somewhere else?

Thank you all for your comments, let's make this happen!

THC · 2 August 2015, 12:23 AM

As a native, New Orleans has everything, even in walking distance.. Harrah's , the Riverwalk, Superdome, just tons of 5 star restaurants just for you G... I will call Drew Bree's to meet us .. Lol

THC · 2 August 2015, 12:24 AM

Brees

returntorolex · 2 August 2015, 01:11 AM

Remind me where the D&D boutique is again? Houston or Dallas? I'd be up for that and then can thank them again - this time in person.

Count me in regardless!

GerardoG · 2 August 2015, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Remind me where the D&D boutique is again? Houston or Dallas? I'd be up for that and then can thank them again - this time in person.

Count me in regardless!

Houston Galleria

Rockrolex · 2 August 2015, 01:25 AM

I'd be up for any place you mentioned, G, but not February. That's when we take our annual trip to London. I would prefer March or April, although our calendar is pretty tight then, too.

GerardoG · 2 August 2015, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'd be up for any place you mentioned, G, but not February. That's when we take our annual trip to London. I would prefer March or April, although our calendar is pretty tight then, too.

Noted. I will let this poll run for a few days to define location, and then we will start working on date options

GerardoG · 2 August 2015, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

As a native, New Orleans has everything, even in walking distance.. Harrah's , the Riverwalk, Superdome, just tons of 5 star restaurants just for you G... I will call Drew Bree's to meet us .. Lol

Noted

I am very interested in poll results over the next days

jjnd08 · 2 August 2015, 07:16 AM

I'd love for Dallas to be the choice.

Best BBQ in the country, lots of watch shops/shopping areas, great restaurants, fun bars, and the Cowboy's stadium is definitely worth a tour. It is literally a nodernmodern day Coliseum.

returntorolex · 2 August 2015, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I'd love for Dallas to be the choice.

Best BBQ in the country, lots of watch shops/shopping areas, great restaurants, fun bars, and the Cowboy's stadium is definitely worth a tour. It is literally a nodernmodern day Coliseum.

Was thinking about this as a good option. Perhaps a visit to the RSC as well?

jjnd08 · 2 August 2015, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Was thinking about this as a good option. Perhaps a visit to the RSC as well?

Almost forgot about that!

Hairdude1 · 2 August 2015, 07:54 AM

Let me know a date and I will try my best to attend where ever it my be

Watchflair · 2 August 2015, 08:30 AM

I would be open to going depending on when where etc.......

GerardoG · 2 August 2015, 02:50 PM

Thank you for your comments! TRFERS, please vote!

SearChart · 2 August 2015, 05:20 PM

Would love to go but as a college student I cannot afford oversea plane tickets.

Old Expat Beast · 2 August 2015, 07:08 PM

Should make it Hong Kong...roughly equi-distant between US, Europe and Australia, and the best Rolex shopping in the world, with 67 ADs and around the same number of vintage and used dealers

1William · 2 August 2015, 08:43 PM

Nothing wrong with Las Vegas but might consider an East Coast or central U.S.A. location and back to Vegas or the West Coast the next year. Also the time of year can be impacted by the winter weather.

travisb · 2 August 2015, 10:08 PM

I'm in wherever it ends up being.

NYC perhaps?

Danny83 · 2 August 2015, 11:24 PM

Lets do it count me in Gerardo anywhere im in ....

Floorguy · 2 August 2015, 11:49 PM

I'll be moving to florida's west coast in sept. ( hint hint ) Just My input

GerardoG · 3 August 2015, 12:31 AM

Thank you for your comments and votes! Once we let a few days go by we can start working on exact places. TRFers: waiting for YOUR opinions and votes!

texex91 · 3 August 2015, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I'd love for Dallas to be the choice.

Best BBQ in the country, lots of watch shops/shopping areas, great restaurants, fun bars, and the Cowboy's stadium is definitely worth a tour. It is literally a nodernmodern day Coliseum.

Errrr, ummm...that is actually located in Lockhart, which is 20 minutes from AUSTIN--which has my vote

But hard to beat Vegas for watch shopping, restaurants, bars, cigar bars, etc, etc.

Dan Pierce · 3 August 2015, 02:54 AM

Would love to join in but my travel schedule is too erratic. So I will follow the thread, see what the consensus is, and do my best to attend.
Thanks, Gerardo for getting the ball rolling.
dP

jjnd08 · 3 August 2015, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Errrr, ummm...that is actually located in Lockhart, which is 20 minutes from AUSTIN--which has my vote

But hard to beat Vegas for watch shopping, restaurants, bars, cigar bars, etc, etc.

I meant Texas in general. I would agree the best ones are around Austin. The best overall is in Taylor. The best brisket is in Lexington, Tx.

I'd be down for it to be in Austin too. Just did my bachelor party there and had a blast!

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Gaijin · 3 August 2015, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Should make it Hong Kong...roughly equi-distant between US, Europe and Australia, and the best Rolex shopping in the world, with 67 ADs and around the same number of vintage and used dealers

Yea I could make that..

Prestige_Swiss · 3 August 2015, 03:10 AM

I'm down for Texas. I would love to meet my fellow enthusiast and finally hold a conversation that doesn't consists of the phrase "why would you pay that much for just a watch" count me in.

Instagram: JohnattanTorres

Old Expat Beast · 3 August 2015, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Yea I could make that..

Then it would really be "International"

GerardoG · 4 August 2015, 12:11 AM

Good morning TRF! We have 25 votes....what do you think?

FiftyTwoEighty · 4 August 2015, 12:42 AM

I voted any place OTHER than Las Vegas. I'm there too much on business, so it gets old. I missed the 2015 Vegas gathering because I was in Vegas the week before and wanted to get home.

My travel schedule is always erratic, but with enough notice, I'd love to be able to join for 2016.

Looking forward to connecting some names with faces!

BNA/LION · 4 August 2015, 01:02 AM

Vegas seems to have everything and is easy in, easy out. I am interested in attending depending on the timing. Thanks for the planning and coordinating of this GTG!

View Poll Results: 2016 International GTG venue
Let's stay in Vegas!	40	48.19%
Another venue is my choice	43	51.81%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

1 August 2015, 11:49 PM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	*2016 International GTG** As I sit in the same place where I posted my August 31, 2014 initial thread http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=370158 ...that escalated into this http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=399048 I must admit that I have been anxiously waiting for August 2015 to get the ball rolling....again. Fueled by TRFers and my AD inquiring about the next GTG, well, here it goes! I would like to start working on '16 GTG (dates to be checked later, maybe late February), but first things first: venue. Vegas presented a lot of advantages, but places like Miami, Atlanta, Dalllas or other cities could also work. Every place has its pros and cons, so this is the first post of a fun GTG which I hope some TRFers will consider...as always, with just one confirmation, I will book my trip. First question, should we stay on Vegas or somewhere else? Thank you all for your comments, let's make this happen!

2 August 2015, 01:11 AM	#4
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	Remind me where the D&D boutique is again? Houston or Dallas? I'd be up for that and then can thank them again - this time in person. Count me in regardless! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

2 August 2015, 01:25 AM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	I'd be up for any place you mentioned, G, but not February. That's when we take our annual trip to London. I would prefer March or April, although our calendar is pretty tight then, too. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 August 2015, 07:16 AM	#9
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	I'd love for Dallas to be the choice. Best BBQ in the country, lots of watch shops/shopping areas, great restaurants, fun bars, and the Cowboy's stadium is definitely worth a tour. It is literally a nodernmodern day Coliseum. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

2 August 2015, 12:23 AM	#2
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	As a native, New Orleans has everything, even in walking distance.. Harrah's , the Riverwalk, Superdome, just tons of 5 star restaurants just for you G... I will call Drew Bree's to meet us .. Lol

2 August 2015, 12:24 AM	#3
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	Brees

2 August 2015, 07:54 AM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Let me know a date and I will try my best to attend where ever it my be __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

2 August 2015, 08:30 AM	#13
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	I would be open to going depending on when where etc....... __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

2 August 2015, 02:50 PM	#14
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you for your comments! TRFERS, please vote!

2 August 2015, 07:08 PM	#16
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Should make it Hong Kong...roughly equi-distant between US, Europe and Australia, and the best Rolex shopping in the world, with 67 ADs and around the same number of vintage and used dealers

2 August 2015, 08:43 PM	#17
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Nothing wrong with Las Vegas but might consider an East Coast or central U.S.A. location and back to Vegas or the West Coast the next year. Also the time of year can be impacted by the winter weather.

2 August 2015, 10:08 PM	#18
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	I'm in wherever it ends up being. NYC perhaps?

2 August 2015, 11:24 PM	#19
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Lets do it count me in Gerardo anywhere im in ....

2 August 2015, 11:49 PM	#20
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	I'll be moving to florida's west coast in sept. ( hint hint ) Just My input __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

3 August 2015, 12:31 AM	#21
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you for your comments and votes! Once we let a few days go by we can start working on exact places. TRFers: waiting for YOUR opinions and votes!

3 August 2015, 02:54 AM	#23
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Would love to join in but my travel schedule is too erratic. So I will follow the thread, see what the consensus is, and do my best to attend. Thanks, Gerardo for getting the ball rolling. 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

3 August 2015, 03:10 AM	#26
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,273	I'm down for Texas. I would love to meet my fellow enthusiast and finally hold a conversation that doesn't consists of the phrase "why would you pay that much for just a watch" count me in. Instagram: JohnattanTorres __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

4 August 2015, 12:11 AM	#28
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Good morning TRF! We have 25 votes....what do you think?

4 August 2015, 12:42 AM	#29
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,782	I voted any place OTHER than Las Vegas. I'm there too much on business, so it gets old. I missed the 2015 Vegas gathering because I was in Vegas the week before and wanted to get home. My travel schedule is always erratic, but with enough notice, I'd love to be able to join for 2016. Looking forward to connecting some names with faces! __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

4 August 2015, 01:02 AM	#30
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Vegas seems to have everything and is easy in, easy out. I am interested in attending depending on the timing. Thanks for the planning and coordinating of this GTG! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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