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Old 28 July 2018, 05:55 AM   #1
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Quick Stop: Select Orlando and Meet with Dan

Today I had an opportunity to stop by and visit DavidSW's B&M in Orlando and meet with Dan.

Dan is a very interesting member who knows a ton about the industry and is a big Rolex enthusiast. In fact when I asked him what his favorite brand was without hesitation he replied Rolex. Also, I got to check out some very unique pieces which was incredible fun.

We spoke about many things and I learned a lot. Very appreciative toward Dan for speding a little over an hour with me. During the conversation I learned that he, like myself, is a surfer. Always interesting to learn what members enjoy outside of watches.

I am hoping to set up a larger GTG in Orlando at the end of January 2019 so more members can spend time together at a lunch.

Below are some shots I took while there. I want to give a big ty to Dan and David for the hospitality. Both are class acts and an asset to the forum.

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Old 28 July 2018, 06:07 AM   #2
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Missed you by a few hours, I'll be at Select to see Dan and pick up my ExpII in about 30 mins!
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Old 28 July 2018, 06:11 AM   #3
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Very cool, I have not visited David's new shop yet, only the old office.

Keep us informed on the Orlando meetup, I’ll definitely join in.
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Old 28 July 2018, 06:49 AM   #4
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I too have only been to the previous office. Both Dan and David are terrific.
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Old 28 July 2018, 07:18 AM   #5
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It was great meeting you as well Eliot. It's always great meeting TRF members in the flesh. Let us know when you guys wanna do a GTG here and we will make sure its a unique fun experience for everyone!
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Old 28 July 2018, 07:24 AM   #6
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Dan is a cool guy, David too. I meet them twice and unfortunately never deal with them because it's too much problems to buy from USA for me.
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Old 28 July 2018, 07:26 AM   #7
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Looks like a great meeting Eliot.

Both Dan and David are stand-up guys. Best in the biz.
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Old 28 July 2018, 07:27 AM   #8
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I had the pleasure of meeting Dan years ago, I think 2014. Super guy, cool guy and ver very down to earth. A real pleasure to deal with and always, and I mean always eager and ready to answer any questions at any time....come to think of it, I think I texted him once at 11pm on a sunday night once!
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Old 28 July 2018, 02:18 PM   #9
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Another reason to visit Orlando.
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Old 28 July 2018, 02:46 PM   #10
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Very cool. A few weeks ago I was watching something on YouTube and it was interrupted with a DavidSW ad. I was like, wow!! Rather than skipping it I watched the whole thing. But before it ended, my wife snidely chimed in, "Are you looking for another watch?" Even she knows DavidSW.
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Old 29 July 2018, 05:47 AM   #11
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Wow what a candy store!!! Absolutely a must visit whenever I head there
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Old 29 July 2018, 07:38 AM   #12
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Whoa! I didn't know he has an RM 11!
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Old 29 July 2018, 08:10 AM   #13
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Quote:
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Whoa! I didn't know he has an RM 11!
me either until a few days ago
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Old 29 July 2018, 08:15 AM   #14
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Nice, thanks for giving us a peek inside
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