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christianj · 17 August 2016, 10:40 PM

In addition to being an avid watch collector, I am also sort of a frequent flyer and rewards points junky. On one of the frequent flyer blogs I frequent there are numerous meet up threads in which people post on what flight they will be on and on what day so they can meet other people from the forum on those flights or in airport lounges. This is not only done for flights but also for hotel stays.

This has me wondering if there might be demand/interest for something like this on TRF in the Meet Up/GTG Forum (or this forum). I travel internationally several times a year (as well as domestically in the US) and it amazes me that typically when I am on a flight I see a lot of nice watches...definitely more than in my normal life. During those flights I look and admire from a distance but if I knew it was another TRF member we could play show and tell.

In listing flights I do think it's safe...hotel stays are another thing that I would avoid (and typically do so on the travel forum) due to security issues.

Thoughts?

azguy · 17 August 2016, 10:45 PM

Whhhhhaaaaatttt

kilyung · 17 August 2016, 11:11 PM

Sounds like a logistical nightmare. Wouldn't you have to coordinate seats?

77T · 17 August 2016, 11:23 PM

I see headlines in my mind...
"Unruly Rolex Flyers Force Flight To Reroute"

With the hub/spoke system we have now, there are chances people never make it to the target departure gate unless they live there.

bayerische · 18 August 2016, 02:46 AM

I'm sure the flight attendants would love a bunch of "crazies" standing around, walking around talking loudly about watches the whole flight.

texex91 · 18 August 2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I'm sure the flight attendants would love a bunch of "crazies" standing around, walking around talking loudly about watches the whole flight.

Take the watches out of that and it's no different than any other flight for them

openwheelracing · 18 August 2016, 02:49 AM

Negative. Those drinks costs too much and toilet line too long, plus I'd rather spend my miles flying somewhere I actually want to be at.....

Affirmative for a GTG at local cafe :)

bayerische · 18 August 2016, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Take the watches out of that and it's no different than any other flight for them

We must fly different airlines.

masyv6 · 18 August 2016, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Take the watches out of that and it's no different than any other flight for them

That's the truth...

Kingair · 18 August 2016, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Take the watches out of that and it's no different than any other flight for them

😂

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Runnin' Rebel · 18 August 2016, 11:22 AM

Calling Gerardo lol

17 August 2016, 10:40 PM	#1
christianj Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: CT Posts: 562	Just throwing this idea out there - Starting an airline flight GTG post In addition to being an avid watch collector, I am also sort of a frequent flyer and rewards points junky. On one of the frequent flyer blogs I frequent there are numerous meet up threads in which people post on what flight they will be on and on what day so they can meet other people from the forum on those flights or in airport lounges. This is not only done for flights but also for hotel stays. This has me wondering if there might be demand/interest for something like this on TRF in the Meet Up/GTG Forum (or this forum). I travel internationally several times a year (as well as domestically in the US) and it amazes me that typically when I am on a flight I see a lot of nice watches...definitely more than in my normal life. During those flights I look and admire from a distance but if I knew it was another TRF member we could play show and tell. In listing flights I do think it's safe...hotel stays are another thing that I would avoid (and typically do so on the travel forum) due to security issues. Thoughts?

17 August 2016, 11:23 PM	#4
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,941	I see headlines in my mind... "Unruly Rolex Flyers Force Flight To Reroute" With the hub/spoke system we have now, there are chances people never make it to the target departure gate unless they live there. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 August 2016, 02:46 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'm sure the flight attendants would love a bunch of "crazies" standing around, walking around talking loudly about watches the whole flight. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 August 2016, 02:49 AM	#7
openwheelracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glendora Posts: 215	Negative. Those drinks costs too much and toilet line too long, plus I'd rather spend my miles flying somewhere I actually want to be at..... Affirmative for a GTG at local cafe :) __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 42mm 2201.50 Rolex Submariner 16610LV

18 August 2016, 11:22 AM	#11
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Calling Gerardo lol __________________ ♛

17 August 2016, 10:45 PM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Whhhhhaaaaatttt

17 August 2016, 11:11 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Sounds like a logistical nightmare. Wouldn't you have to coordinate seats?

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