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24 May 2018, 10:52 AM | #1 |
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2018 Rolex Presentation Cocktail Event Photos
Hey guys, I was lucky enough to be invited to the 2018 Rolex Presentation cocktail event at their Tourneau location here in Chicago this evening. It was an opportunity for them to showcase all of the 2018 Basel models over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Everyone left with a gift bag containing some awesome Rolex literature as well as some Rolex chocolates. A very nice touch.
I came to the event for one specific purpose - to see the pepsi GMT in the flesh. It looks so much better in person. The blue is more blue in person. Photos always make it look purplish. What is interesting is they displayed all the models with "dummy" movements in them. Pretty much they were non-functioning watch cases with the sole intent of having people try them on. I love the watch. There is no doubt in my mind I will own it one day. Just depends on timing. I specifically asked one of the sales clerks there to take a full body shot of the watch on me for everyone's reference. All I ever see is shots on the wrist. My wrist is about 6.75" and I am 6 feet tall. As a bonus I included a shot of the root beer. It's cool, but not as cool as the pepsi. All in all, I was very pleased with the event and for the opportunity to touch and feel these models in person. |
24 May 2018, 10:53 AM | #2 |
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Looks great with the navy suit.
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24 May 2018, 10:58 AM | #3 |
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Thank you for sharing!
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24 May 2018, 11:23 AM | #4 |
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Awesome pictures. I agree most are wrist shots. Thanks for sharing.
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24 May 2018, 11:36 AM | #5 |
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You're very handsome, and so is the watch.
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24 May 2018, 11:44 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for sharing. That rootbeer really gets speaks to me. Can't wait to pick one up and brush those center links!
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24 May 2018, 11:49 AM | #7 |
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Both look great!
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24 May 2018, 11:49 AM | #8 |
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How do you get invited to these types of events??
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24 May 2018, 11:55 AM | #9 |
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That Pepsi is a perfect fit for you and your style. Looks absolutely fantastic.
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24 May 2018, 11:55 AM | #10 |
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I stop into the store on occasion and made a relationship with the manager there. I also met some folks who just happened to stop on by earlier in the day and got the invite so it seemed to be pretty open to enthusiasts but there was an RSVP list you had to register for.
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24 May 2018, 12:10 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for sharing, looks very good on you
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25 May 2018, 12:14 AM | #13 |
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Very beautiful photos, I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for sharing
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25 May 2018, 12:17 AM | #14 |
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Nice pics! Can't wait to get the real deal on my wrist.
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25 May 2018, 12:17 AM | #15 |
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Pepsi looks beautiful in your pictures and on your wrist.
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Jubilee looks great
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25 May 2018, 12:39 AM | #17 |
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Thanks for sharing Mr Fly
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The BLRO just keeps looking better and better the more I see of it.
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25 May 2018, 12:48 AM | #19 |
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I think both watches look sharp!
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The Jubilee is too blingy, one of the reasons I don't like Breitling watches.
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Looking good
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25 May 2018, 12:59 AM | #22 |
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25 May 2018, 01:12 AM | #23 |
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Very nice!
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Enjoyed The event also as I was in town on business and was able to join. Great meeting you as well and talking watches last night!!
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Almost forgot a wrist shot from my favorite watch last night
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25 May 2018, 01:29 AM | #26 |
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The Pepsi looks great!
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very nice. Looks good on you. Can't wait to get mine
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25 May 2018, 03:31 AM | #29 |
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Looking very sharp, Lee, even with the loose Pepsi on you rapper style.
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25 May 2018, 03:33 AM | #30 |
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I'm going to the event next month. Did they size the bracelet to fit your wrist?
Great photos. You look great!!
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