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nyc2la · 20 May 2017, 04:55 PM

It looks like a great event. Very nice pics. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

Andad · 20 May 2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks for the pics. Pity they put 1945 twice in that timeline by mistake, instead of 1954.

It will sell for more now Adam.

Looked like a nice evening out.

Tony-GB · 20 May 2017, 05:55 PM

Funny how the exhibition was in a place of worship. Some people will be praying to get some of those pieces!

Thanks for the write up and great pics.

Old Expat Beast · 20 May 2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Funny how the exhibition was in a place of worship. Some people will be praying to get some of those pieces!

Thanks for the write up and great pics.

Good place to find your grail.

Swiss Mad! · 20 May 2017, 06:41 PM

looked amazing...do you mind if i ask was it invitation only and if so how does one get on the guest list to such a fabulous event?

Psmith · 20 May 2017, 07:37 PM

Nice pics

Shaky · 20 May 2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

looked amazing...do you mind if i ask was it invitation only and if so how does one get on the guest list to such a fabulous event?

I was lucky to attend that event. I will post some other pics in a bit.

It was invite only and as Kelv said it was a joint showing by Goldsmiths in Birmingham Leicester Nottingham and Merry Hill. WOS Birmingham and a mappin & Webb store.

We were very well looked after and everyone was made to feel special. All of the staff were superb and couldn't do enough for you and very relaxed. I believe it was the CEO of the Aurum group spoke as did the head of Rolex for the North of England and they were available for questions after.

The cabinet with the Daytona models was for pre order only, along with the D-blue and the Basel releases.

Pretty sure that the diamond encrusted model that Kelv showed a picture of was bought for £104k.

There was a BLNR in the cabinet to purchase that lasted about 20 minutes as well.

The Rolex chocs as you left was a nice touch. My other half was happy drinking her own weight in Taittinger champagne as well.

Shaky · 20 May 2017, 08:31 PM

Some of my pics. I didn't take many but hey ho.

As can be expected the new SD43 got most of the attention and crowds.
The D-blue looked absolutely resplendent under the lights on the opposite side of the room and there was a steady stream of people waiting to try that on and try and buy it.

I found two new pieces I would like, one pretty obtainable and the other a lottery winning watch I'm afraid (both pictured)

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travisb · 20 May 2017, 08:37 PM

Beautiful venue! Thanks for the report!

watchnut73 · 20 May 2017, 08:41 PM

Looks like the best Rolex event I've come across
Deep Blue available to purchase
Steel Daytonas available

Looks very professional compared to previous events

prh12 · 20 May 2017, 08:44 PM

My wife and I were invited by the same company to their event at Grand Pacific in Manchester.

Got to try in all the watches I have in order and bought the DJ41 on the night...I think it looks amazing on the jubilee with the WG bezel

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Sydney2017 · 20 May 2017, 09:06 PM

Great choice. The DJ41 fluted on jubilee is stunning.

1William · 20 May 2017, 09:44 PM

Great post. I really enjoyed the pictures.

Racerdj · 20 May 2017, 09:47 PM

Looks like a great event! Thanks for the pictures

Richard Carver · 20 May 2017, 10:21 PM

Very well done, thanks for sharing!

gummy · 20 May 2017, 10:30 PM

cool event...thanks for posting up the pics too

kelv_w · 20 May 2017, 10:31 PM

thanks for sharing your pics Shaky. I didn't get any shots outside and it was way too dark by the time we left.

I did not realise there was a BLNR. No wonder there was an empty gap in one of the displays but luckily I already have one. Just waiting for the LV now.

Cru Jones · 20 May 2017, 10:36 PM

Spectacular! Thanks for sharing.

Shaky · 20 May 2017, 11:37 PM

It's a shame I we couldn't get to meet up with fellow TRF members but I would feel a bit of a fool walking round asking if folks were TRFers. Lol

Would have been a nice time to chat with fellow WIS.

Shaky · 20 May 2017, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kelv_w

thanks for sharing your pics Shaky. I didn't get any shots outside and it was way too dark by the time we left.

I did not realise there was a BLNR. No wonder there was an empty gap in one of the displays but luckily I already have one. Just waiting for the LV now.

Having Said that it would have been good to chat, my other half who has a keen eye recognises you from your shirt sleeve !!

It appears that we did speak to each other, as she describes you as tall, thin with a goatee beard. You commented oh her Tudor BB red that she was wearing.

If so I did see you trying on the D-blue as well

Which did you prefer, the SD43 or the D-blue ??

904VT · 21 May 2017, 12:11 AM

Great pics, thanks for sharing!

Limestonedan · 21 May 2017, 12:21 AM

Thank you for sharing! Looked like a great venue and fun time!

kelv_w · 21 May 2017, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Having Said that it would have been good to chat, my other half who has a keen eye recognises you from your shirt sleeve !!

It appears that we did speak to each other, as she describes you as tall, thin with a goatee beard. You commented oh her Tudor BB red that she was wearing.

If so I did see you trying on the D-blue as well

Which did you prefer, the SD43 or the D-blue ??

Ha. that wasn't me mate ;)

Personally I prefer the SD43 if I were to pick between the 2. D-blue is just too tall for me.

Juantxo · 21 May 2017, 01:53 AM

The new DJs with markers thicker than pointers look awful. The thick markers make it difficult to find the pointers at a quick glance. It is a shame that Rolex, going after the big watch vulgarity, has jumped the shark.

Rick_Nashville · 21 May 2017, 02:12 AM

What a great looking event, guys, thanks for the photos! Cool architecture on the grounds, nice interiors, great looking watches, and you didn't forget to include the occasional eye candy here and there, lol.

Kind regards, -Rick.

111forza · 21 May 2017, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Having Said that it would have been good to chat, my other half who has a keen eye recognises you from your shirt sleeve !!

It appears that we did speak to each other, as she describes you as tall, thin with a goatee beard. You commented oh her Tudor BB red that she was wearing.

If so I did see you trying on the D-blue as well

Which did you prefer, the SD43 or the D-blue ??

Could have been me as I also attended on Wednesday evening and recall commenting on your wife's bb

AK797 · 21 May 2017, 04:42 AM

Sounds intriguing... this lady in red...

kelv_w · 21 May 2017, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 111forza

Could have been me as I also attended on Wednesday evening and recall commenting on your wife's bb

We almost had the same coloured shirt that day.

Did any of you made any purchases?

spoilsofwar01 · 21 May 2017, 04:58 AM

swanky shin dig.... lucky fella, how do I go about getting an invite? all best "H"

111forza · 21 May 2017, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sounds intriguing... this lady in red...

The plot thickens Neil

20 May 2017, 04:55 PM	#31
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,176	It looks like a great event. Very nice pics. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

20 May 2017, 05:55 PM	#33
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Funny how the exhibition was in a place of worship. Some people will be praying to get some of those pieces! Thanks for the write up and great pics. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

20 May 2017, 07:37 PM	#36
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice pics __________________

20 May 2017, 09:47 PM	#44
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Looks like a great event! Thanks for the pictures __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

20 May 2017, 06:41 PM	#35
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	looked amazing...do you mind if i ask was it invitation only and if so how does one get on the guest list to such a fabulous event?

20 May 2017, 08:31 PM	#38
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	Some of my pics. I didn't take many but hey ho. As can be expected the new SD43 got most of the attention and crowds. The D-blue looked absolutely resplendent under the lights on the opposite side of the room and there was a steady stream of people waiting to try that on and try and buy it. I found two new pieces I would like, one pretty obtainable and the other a lottery winning watch I'm afraid (both pictured) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2017, 08:37 PM	#39
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Beautiful venue! Thanks for the report!

20 May 2017, 08:41 PM	#40
watchnut73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: uk Watch: daytona Posts: 219	Looks like the best Rolex event I've come across Deep Blue available to purchase Steel Daytonas available Looks very professional compared to previous events

20 May 2017, 08:44 PM	#41
prh12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: England Posts: 43	My wife and I were invited by the same company to their event at Grand Pacific in Manchester. Got to try in all the watches I have in order and bought the DJ41 on the night...I think it looks amazing on the jubilee with the WG bezel IMG_1981.jpg IMG_1983.jpg IMG_1984.jpg IMG_1986.jpg

20 May 2017, 09:06 PM	#42
Sydney2017 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sydney Posts: 13	Great choice. The DJ41 fluted on jubilee is stunning.

20 May 2017, 09:44 PM	#43
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Great post. I really enjoyed the pictures.

20 May 2017, 10:21 PM	#45
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Very well done, thanks for sharing!

20 May 2017, 10:30 PM	#46
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,301	cool event...thanks for posting up the pics too

20 May 2017, 10:31 PM	#47
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	thanks for sharing your pics Shaky. I didn't get any shots outside and it was way too dark by the time we left. I did not realise there was a BLNR. No wonder there was an empty gap in one of the displays but luckily I already have one. Just waiting for the LV now.

20 May 2017, 10:36 PM	#48
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,501	Spectacular! Thanks for sharing.

20 May 2017, 11:37 PM	#49
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	It's a shame I we couldn't get to meet up with fellow TRF members but I would feel a bit of a fool walking round asking if folks were TRFers. Lol Would have been a nice time to chat with fellow WIS.

21 May 2017, 12:11 AM	#51
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	Great pics, thanks for sharing!

21 May 2017, 12:21 AM	#52
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Thank you for sharing! Looked like a great venue and fun time!

21 May 2017, 01:53 AM	#54
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	The new DJs with markers thicker than pointers look awful. The thick markers make it difficult to find the pointers at a quick glance. It is a shame that Rolex, going after the big watch vulgarity, has jumped the shark.

21 May 2017, 02:12 AM	#55
Rick_Nashville 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,461	What a great looking event, guys, thanks for the photos! Cool architecture on the grounds, nice interiors, great looking watches, and you didn't forget to include the occasional eye candy here and there, lol. Kind regards, -Rick.

21 May 2017, 04:42 AM	#57
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	Sounds intriguing... this lady in red...

21 May 2017, 04:58 AM	#59
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,437	swanky shin dig.... lucky fella, how do I go about getting an invite? all best "H"

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