Munich Watch Show

[TempoKing]

At departure gate for Munich to attend the WTA Vintage and modern Rolex watch show as well as other fine watch makes.



Arrival at Munich Airport (MUC) and on my way to the Arabella Sheraton Grand hotel near the center of Munich



What a great surprise, my buddy and fellow WTA member Ken Specht is travelling in the same plane with me.
Ken is the publisher of the monthly letter the "Specht-sheet", a lot of info there for price movements about Rolex
watches, Pateks etc.



It is Friday and soon the lobby will be full of Rolex lovers of the highest caliber both vintage and modern.



This is the watch I am wearing during the show - tomorrow hopefully - something nice might be available for me to buy.



Another buddy of mine, Eugene has just arrived.



Two more Grand Collectors Paolo (left) from Italy and Theodore from Greece - He aquired the FIRST
platinum Yacht Master when it was introduced a few years ago.

So now is Friday night and just before the Saturday show already everyone is dealing at the lobby.
Israelis, Greeks, Russians, Japanese, Koreans, Chinese, Indians, English, Afgans, Turks, Americans
Italians in great numbers, Germans, Spaniards, Portuguese, South Africans, Taiwanese etc etc etc.
All this activity made me hungry...I am off with a couple I do business with, to the Tennis club
for some great food from bella "Naboli".



There we are, lovely Sabrina from Algiers, my good buddy Christo from Athens and Me showing-off
my Heuer Military which I just bought from a Bulgarian contact...lol.
After a totally great dinner it is time to go back and get ready for the show, on the average I walk 5 hours straight
then some lunch and back to the trenches..lol
On our floor we have a guard for obvious reasons.



This is Herbert, ex-polizei officer looking after our dedicated floor at the Arabella.



Oh brother...on the left is the view I have....and on the right is the view I wanted...Oh well
I am so tired so I guess the view of the Sheraton Bogenhausen across the street will do.



Entering the Show.



My idea of a panoramic view.









More watches all over the place, something for everyone is the true motto there.











I have found at Ileana's table a very nice 2 year old Patek annual calendar in platinum...price around 20k euro
I am happy with my inspection, I think I will buy it.



Who said that Greeks don't get along with Turks..?
Here are my two buddies from Instanbul Turkey Zafer and Shurd



There is the organizer Herrr...Whats his name..?...lol..I forget now
But behind him looking at me is my good friend Sam from England.

I need to go to town and do some shopping Sunday tomorrow and everything will be closed
Catholic Bavaria...they do observe the Sabbath.



The center of Munich.



My new watch..wow



This is my buddy Eddie
He bought a watch from me and forgot to pay..lol...here I am trying to remind him in a friendly way
that payment is due ...IMMEDIATELY

Interesting dials for a Rolex steel Daytona and 18k white gold



Well ready to go to Athens, it is Sunday.



On my way to the airport.
In Athens I have to see my watchmaker Elias who was also at the show
but we did not have the time to do some servicing and inspecting
We will do all that in Athens



This is Elias

And now it is time to come back home to Florida
I had a great time for a week and looking forward for the December show.
Also I hope I will winn this Ferrari on display at the airport



Boarding now and in a few hours I will be back to the old U.S. of A.
I got to go and vote for BOB...forgot all about that.

[Dan Pierce]

Great pics, thanks for bringing us along. Can't wait to see more.
dP

[zak98]

great! looking forward to more! wonderful AP as well!

[TempoKing]

Next trip Mid-December
Info on www.watchfloor.com

[toph]

Totally loved that Anastasios!! what a great trip- amazing
Thanks for posting.

Congratulations on the new Patek- great choice and wear it in good health!! Also that AP is stunning

[Dan Pierce]

Congrats on the PP, Anastasios.
dP

[kiasunkiasi]

Thanks for showing us around...

[problmchylde]

Wow....some lovely vintage rolexs I see.

[Welshwatchman]

The 5146P was a brilliant purchase, Anastasios.

[juleso]

Thanks very much that was really interesting.

[bodybump]

Steveieeeeeeee!!!! WELCOME BACK!!!!! So did you get anything for yourself?????

[SLS]

Very nice photo log there Anastasios, did you pick up any other goodies? Looks like a fantastic time. Congrats on the PP!
~Scott

[Marrk]

Great post.

[Irish Dan]

You had a great trip, thanks for taking us along.

[TempoKing]

Yes Indeed, the 5146P I thought it was a great deal, my "dealeress" is taking good care of me price wize.
I got a few more watches but not a big deal, the Military Heuer fly-back, a Shaq Audemars etc. bread and butter stuff...

[stevemulholland3]

man now that is the life my friend,
would you mind if I tag along on your next trip?
I have some vacation time I have to use up before the end of the year.
pm me..

[JJ Irani]

Many thanks for a most wonderful and pictorial tour, A.

JJ

[joeyk]

thanks for sharing :)

[Tony-GB]

This thread is amazing, Anastasios. But forgive me, I can't take it all in.

Please explain what I have just read. These people are all grey dealers?

All watches come with B&P's?

Is it an annual thing? I love the AP's.

You let someone have a watch without paying...??!!

Congratulations on the PP.

[kcmo]

All I can say is WOWZERS!!!

What a trip Anastasios! Looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing these photos with us! And congrats on the PP as well!

[Time Traveller]

Excellent pictures!

[Rolexito]

Wowwwwwwwww!........I need go to Munich the next year!.......
Regards!

[2careless]

Whoa Tasos! The way they pack the watches in plastic bags, like cattle in an abbatoir

Thanks for telling us where you get your stock.

[mickeydainish]

Great stuff my man...... Looks like you had a super time and spent some money too!!!! He he... :-) Thanx for a very interesting thread and gr8 pics too!

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

This thread is amazing, Anastasios. But forgive me, I can't take it all in.

Please explain what I have just read. These people are all grey dealers?

Grey dealers..??..I do not see ANY grey dealers...All I see are wonderfull international collectors named "Flippers"...

All watches come with B&P's?

Of course they come with box and papers millions of dollars on display
In fact my dealeress..lol..insists in buying only BNIB

Is it an annual thing? I love the AP's.

Nope, not an annual thing, every two months more likely

You let someone have a watch without paying...??!!

Oh...that...lol..Eddie understood the 9mm point I was making or rather felt it I should say..

Congratulations on the PP.

Yes, a very nice watch, my daughters will be getting married soon
and I need gifts for the grooms....

I hope you are smiling...NO STRESS...

[B. Doggy]

I think that will be my next trip . Now getting the wife to agree to it is another story....

Thanks for taking us along

[topcat30093]

Thank you for an outstanding photo report.
And congratulations on your stunning 5146P

[Latrodectus]

just outstanding! I would like to be there too
Great pictures and nice story
Good luck for your next trip!

[mretzloff]

Beautiful 5146!

[Lamone]

Nice pictures.
I spotted an AP "Vulcano" I love that watch!