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BroncoOne · 1 March 2021, 01:30 AM

Very cool story.

What you know gets you in the door. Who you know gets you into the party on the roof deck of the penthouse.
Always be kind to people. All people.

datejustrms · 1 March 2021, 02:30 AM

Great story!

CKizzy · 1 March 2021, 02:42 AM

Enjoyed reading!

Buckaroo Banzai · 1 March 2021, 02:51 AM

Excellent Story. Wish you all the best in your career!

clickingdru · 1 March 2021, 03:01 AM

This is a nice story.

madgpol · 1 March 2021, 04:58 AM

Great story. Sounds like a guy I'd like to sit down to lunch with. Hope it works out for you

Alfa2109 · 1 March 2021, 05:07 AM

Relationships in watches, business and all of life are everything. Great story with a lot of promise. Good luck to you (from one lawyer to another).

Jas14 · 1 March 2021, 05:42 AM

Very cool story, reminds me of A Man and His Watch!

goodolejr · 1 March 2021, 05:43 AM

Love stories like these!

s14roller · 1 March 2021, 05:50 AM

Sounds like a great guy and nice you made the connect!

dman · 1 March 2021, 09:51 AM

It’s amazing the people you can meet through watches. A guy I met in the forums actually married my wife and I and I consider my closest friend.

Investor · 1 March 2021, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

It’s amazing the people you can meet through watches. A guy I met in the forums actually married my wife and I and I consider my closest friend.

I read this wrong at first

EEpro · 1 March 2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Investor

I read this wrong at first

Yep, I read it twice myself. "Oh! He officiated the wedding"

Macnavara · 1 March 2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Investor

I read this wrong at first

Haha me too

Benzsiam · 1 March 2021, 10:51 AM

What a great story, thanks for sharing.

sgwatchguy · 2 March 2021, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

It’s amazing the people you can meet through watches. A guy I met in the forums actually married my wife and I and I consider my closest friend.

Lack of punctuation had me LOL

Alfa2109 · 2 March 2021, 01:52 AM

That's awesome! Still chuckling.

Cambo · 2 March 2021, 04:28 AM

Fantastic story!

tudk · 3 March 2021, 07:25 PM

Thanks for sharing such a great story.

Robf52 · 4 March 2021, 01:05 AM

Very cool story! Stay in contact with him and seek his advice; a great opportunity for you as he can be a valuable life coach, mentor and friend.

ppbskis · 4 March 2021, 01:22 AM

Wow that was such a great read.
Best wishes in your career and I hope you give us some more accounts after you guys have a lunch together.

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XtraCrispy · 4 March 2021, 01:28 AM

Wonderful story - thanks for sharing with us.

BTW, my daughter is in her first year of law school in Chicago.

sutats · 4 March 2021, 01:35 AM

Sounds like a great first encounter. You both sounded like you enjoyed each others company. Richard Mille is known to regulary throw fanciful events for its customers so you're actually buying a lifestyle and networking opportunity in addition to their timepiece.

CFR · 4 March 2021, 01:44 AM

Great story! Somehow I thought I might be reading about Sparks Steakhouse!

JerBear · 4 March 2021, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by joegusmano

“And may their first child be a masculine child.”

The best line in the movie!

Great story! And super cool your great-grandfather was Lenny Montana. That's another crazy story about how he ended up in the Godfather.

Now I want to know who you met!

Rori · 4 March 2021, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joegusmano

Sorry in advance for the long-ish post. I thought I would share a recent experience outside an AD.

Earlier in the day I dropped off my DJ41 to get a link removed. When I returned to pick up my piece I noticed an older gentleman eagerly waiting to get inside. He was wearing the yellow gold GMT green dial on a rubber strap. I told him I adored the piece and that I'd never seen it on a strap. He said he was at the AD to get it swapped to a leather strap. He also mentioned he was there to pick up a new piece (more on that later!). He began showing me photos of his massive collection, including every Rolex you could imagine (even the SA later admitted that he is their biggest and best client). It was really obvious how passionate he was about watches. Eventually, he saw my Hulk on my wrist and asked me what I did for a living. I told him that I'm about to graduate law school. He asked which law school I attended. Turns out that his lawyer went to the same school. When I asked what kind of law his lawyer practiced he said "He does everything. He only has one client - me, kinda like Tom Hagen from The Godfather." I then told him that my great-grandfather played the great Luca Brasi in the movie (he loved that fun fact). At that point we were both let into the store. He told me to leave my number with the SA so we could connect later.

As it turns out, I was still outside the store with my family when he finished his purchase. He approached us and we continued conversing. After about ten minutes of conversation, I couldn't resist any longer. I had to know what he picked up! I asked him what he thought about his new piece, to which he responded, "oh! I haven't even shown you yet." To my surprise, he allowed me to do the unboxing. Frankly, I couldn't believe my eyes. I was holding the one and only GMT meteorite dial. To be honest, I have never seen a more beautiful piece in my life. The conversation ended with him texting me his contact info and telling me he would love to invite me to lunch with him and his lawyer in the near future so I could pick their brains about my professional aspirations and, of course, watches.

I later learned just how accomplished this gentleman was. As a young soon-to-be lawyer, I was extremely pleased to have met such a prominent and influential figure in my area. It really says something about the connections one can make through watches.

Amazing story. Hope this coincidence will open you big doors in your professional career.

dman · 4 March 2021, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Lack of punctuation had me LOL

Lol. Posting on the fly. Totally understandable.

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joegusmano · 4 March 2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JerBear

The best line in the movie!

Great story! And super cool your great-grandfather was Lenny Montana. That's another crazy story about how he ended up in the Godfather.

Now I want to know who you met!

You already know too much Jerry!!

joegusmano · 4 March 2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by XtraCrispy

Wonderful story - thanks for sharing with us.

BTW, my daughter is in her first year of law school in Chicago.

What a tough time to be a 1L. Best of luck to your daughter.

JerBear · 4 March 2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by joegusmano

You already know too much Jerry!!

Touché!

1 March 2021, 05:07 AM	#37
Alfa2109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Eric Location: Midwest USA Watch: 16500LN White Dial Posts: 1,389	Relationships in watches, business and all of life are everything. Great story with a lot of promise. Good luck to you (from one lawyer to another). __________________ ___________________________________ Grateful to be able to own and enjoy fine timepieces 6329, 6175, 116506, 326934 (blue), 126719BLRO (meteorite), 1803 (coral stella), AP 26860ST (blue)

1 March 2021, 09:51 AM	#41
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	It’s amazing the people you can meet through watches. A guy I met in the forums actually married my wife and I and I consider my closest friend. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

1 March 2021, 10:51 AM	#45
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	What a great story, thanks for sharing. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

2 March 2021, 01:52 AM	#47
Alfa2109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Eric Location: Midwest USA Watch: 16500LN White Dial Posts: 1,389	That's awesome! Still chuckling. __________________ ___________________________________ Grateful to be able to own and enjoy fine timepieces 6329, 6175, 116506, 326934 (blue), 126719BLRO (meteorite), 1803 (coral stella), AP 26860ST (blue)

2 March 2021, 04:28 AM	#48
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,687	Fantastic story! __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

1 March 2021, 01:30 AM	#31
BroncoOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 1,211	Very cool story. What you know gets you in the door. Who you know gets you into the party on the roof deck of the penthouse. Always be kind to people. All people.

1 March 2021, 02:30 AM	#32
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Great story!

1 March 2021, 02:42 AM	#33
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	Enjoyed reading!

1 March 2021, 02:51 AM	#34
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	Excellent Story. Wish you all the best in your career!

1 March 2021, 03:01 AM	#35
clickingdru Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 169	This is a nice story.

1 March 2021, 04:58 AM	#36
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	Great story. Sounds like a guy I'd like to sit down to lunch with. Hope it works out for you

1 March 2021, 05:42 AM	#38
Jas14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: GA USA Watch: Zenith El Primero Posts: 68	Very cool story, reminds me of A Man and His Watch!

1 March 2021, 05:43 AM	#39
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	Love stories like these!

1 March 2021, 05:50 AM	#40
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,246	Sounds like a great guy and nice you made the connect!

3 March 2021, 07:25 PM	#49
tudk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Australia Watch: Various Rolex Posts: 330	Thanks for sharing such a great story.

4 March 2021, 01:05 AM	#50
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,683	Very cool story! Stay in contact with him and seek his advice; a great opportunity for you as he can be a valuable life coach, mentor and friend. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

4 March 2021, 01:22 AM	#51
ppbskis "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pt. Pl. Beach, NJ Posts: 300	Wow that was such a great read. Best wishes in your career and I hope you give us some more accounts after you guys have a lunch together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 March 2021, 01:28 AM	#52
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4 March 2021, 01:35 AM	#53
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,223	Sounds like a great first encounter. You both sounded like you enjoyed each others company. Richard Mille is known to regulary throw fanciful events for its customers so you're actually buying a lifestyle and networking opportunity in addition to their timepiece. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

4 March 2021, 01:44 AM	#54
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,058	Great story! Somehow I thought I might be reading about Sparks Steakhouse!

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