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Old 15 March 2018, 09:21 AM   #31
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Great article, nice work Eliot. Always enjoy GeradoG post!
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:22 AM   #32
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Meet a Rolex Forums Member #3 (Mid-March 2018) - GerardoG

Very good article Eliot.

And G, we have at least one thing in common - I, too, have bought 2 Explorer II’s that I no longer own.


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Old 15 March 2018, 09:35 AM   #33
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I enjoy reading Gerardo's posts and enjoyed the interview! Well done!
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:05 AM   #34
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Great interview! Aside from all of Gerardo’s wonderful attributes, what strikes me most is he is an open book. Along with the many travels, dinners, cigars, drinks and wrist shots, G has shared with us some of his most personal triumphs and tragedies and his message is sincere and comes from his heart.

I am thankful to share some moments with this person I call friend!
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:11 AM   #35
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:13 AM   #36
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Awesome Eliot, thanks for a great interview...and Gerardo, the official Chef of TRF
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:15 AM   #37
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Terrific !!!!!
Thank you for sharing,Gerardo
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:16 AM   #38
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:17 AM   #39
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Great interview I'm enjoying these and Gerardo certainly made for another interesting read
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:18 AM   #40
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:22 AM   #41
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:41 AM   #42
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Great interview! Aside from all of Gerardo’s wonderful attributes, what strikes me most is he is an open book. Along with the many travels, dinners, cigars, drinks and wrist shots, G has shared with us some of his most personal triumphs and tragedies and his message is sincere and comes from his heart.



I am thankful to share some moments with this person I call friend!


This exactly. G is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He gives so much of himself to make these get togethers happen.

G is an amazing human being.
I’m so happy to share experiences with him almost daily.
G, great interview, Hermano!
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Old 15 March 2018, 11:00 AM   #43
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I, too, am honored to call Gerardo a friend! Great interview!
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Old 15 March 2018, 11:04 AM   #44
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Well done! These interviews are great, very well executed and interesting to read.

I love seeing posts from Gerardo, the cooking ones in particular. The food always makes me hungry!
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Old 15 March 2018, 11:29 AM   #45
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Etschell.. Awesome interview and series: Congratulations on another home run.

Gerardo: Such wonderful stories about your attraction and commitment to the Rolex brand. You are unique. It was great to meet you at last fall's ATL GTG along with some of your TRF pals. We have one thing in common: 1970's DayDate (albeit mine is inherited).

My favorite photo from your interview is "little fingers" - so much pride and love in that photo.

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Old 15 March 2018, 11:57 AM   #46
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Great interview and writeup!
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Old 15 March 2018, 01:46 PM   #47
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Great interview. Keep them coming.
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Old 15 March 2018, 03:12 PM   #48
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Great job. Thanks
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Old 15 March 2018, 03:17 PM   #49
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A great interview of a truly fine gentleman. G, thanks for sharing once again.
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Old 15 March 2018, 03:22 PM   #50
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A very enjoyable read!
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Old 15 March 2018, 07:10 PM   #51
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Well done again and great interview!
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Old 15 March 2018, 07:19 PM   #52
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Another great interview ! cheers G!
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:14 PM   #53
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Old 15 March 2018, 09:34 PM   #54
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ty all and to Gerardo. i had a great response so some came out faster. the pace will slow down to monthly or mid monthly as time goes on.
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:02 PM   #55
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Great review Eliot! Gerardo strikes me as a character, and a very genuine person. Thank you for sharing this with us. Hope to meet you someday Gerardo
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Old 15 March 2018, 10:11 PM   #56
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Great read....
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Old 15 March 2018, 11:41 PM   #57
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Well written and well-chosen Ambassador. Bravo!
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:55 AM   #58
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Really nice interview with Gerardo.

Perfecto.


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Old 16 March 2018, 03:31 AM   #59
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Awsome! Man when mine comes out it’s going to be pretty boring compared to the guys already interviewed.
At least you will get a very good company.

Sorry I can't say the same.
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:32 AM   #60
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Great work my friends but I miss a pic of the suspect.
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