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inspires · 17 January 2010, 04:38 AM

I can't say that this is the first ever Hong Kong GTG, but it definitely is the first in 2010.

Although there were only four of us, we had a very enjoyable afternoon, and one of us actually picked up two new watches!!

Funny thing is we found out that we all are Canadians that moved to Hong Kong to work.

Kevin brought his sameday-pre-meet purchase: TT GMT Ceramic! After the meet I received a text message from him saying that he caught the PAM bug and went back to purchase a PAM005 - what a day!

Jon brought his newly acquired 5513 - which was an absolute beauty. Allen had his trusty SD and I wore a 16800 I recently bought for my brother.

Sorry for the crappy quality iPhone pics and I promise to bring a real camera next time.

Thank you all for coming out in such short notice. Enjoy the pics!

From Left to Right:
AVS (Jon), CX007 (Kevin), allenlau2000 (Allen), inspires (Eric)

7 Watches - 4 Guys - (Kevin brought 4 watches

)

2careless · 17 January 2010, 05:09 AM

Great stuff! Looks like you have a fun time! Thanks for sharing!

Dan Pierce · 17 January 2010, 05:16 AM

Thanks for sharing, wish I could have been there.

dP

TimeOnHand · 17 January 2010, 12:17 PM

Great time was had by all... Thanks again for organizing the GTG Eric! Hopefully we can get some more people to join us next time!

Cheers!

J.Wong · 17 January 2010, 12:41 PM

Thanks Eric for this fabulous meet!! I had a great time, and knew a few more shops that I would have not know if it wasn't for Eric and Allen!

It was a pleasure and hope the next time more locals would come out as Hong Kong is the place for Rolex, and if there are those who share the same passion as us, no matter if you have a Rolex, few Rolex's or even none!

bodybump · 17 January 2010, 01:55 PM

More pics Eric!!!Ive been to hongkong so many times and love the place!!!

dalip · 17 January 2010, 02:01 PM

great!! Good work on the purchases Kevin!!!!

sakuraba · 17 January 2010, 02:51 PM

Nice watches! Thanks for sharing.

swatty · 17 January 2010, 03:12 PM

Thanks for sharing

sushisummo · 17 January 2010, 04:20 PM

Wish I was there so I can eat all the good food.

Great pics and thanks for sharing.

JJ Irani · 17 January 2010, 04:23 PM

Thanks for sharing...........great pics.

Always loved Hong Kong......what a brilliant, vibrant city. Been there several times between 1994 and 1998!!

JJ

toph · 17 January 2010, 04:43 PM

great stuff and sweet pics

onkyo · 17 January 2010, 05:08 PM

A GTG of 4 is awesome!!!!

Thanks for sharing pics. One day I will make over there for a GTG!!!

inspires · 17 January 2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

More pics Eric!!!Ive been to hongkong so many times and love the place!!!

Sorry Oscar - I forgot my real camera and only had the iPhone this time. Better and more pics next time - I promise

Eric

inspires · 17 January 2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

A GTG of 4 is awesome!!!!

Thanks for sharing pics. One day I will make over there for a GTG!!!

If there is any of you that are planning to visit Hong Kong do let us know. We have a good group of guys that are willing to meet up, have a few beers, and go watch hunting together

inspires · 17 January 2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for sharing...........great pics.

Always loved Hong Kong......what a brilliant, vibrant city. Been there several times between 1994 and 1998!!

JJ

JJ - you need a visit soon! Much has changed since 98. Kevin (cx007) says you are one of the major reasons for his TT GMT-C purchase yesterday, and I have to admit I semi-influenced him to pick up his PAM005.

Cheers,

Eric

onkyo · 17 January 2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspires

If there is any of you that are planning to visit Hong Kong do let us know. We have a good group of guys that are willing to meet up, have a few beers, and go watch hunting together

Visiting HK is one of my goals for the VERY near future..... (I have a connection to that part of the world.... my GF is originally from Laos and was born in Bangkok)

Meeting fellow watch nuts, drinking beer and watch hunting adds to the fun!!!!

Cheers!

Speed · 17 January 2010, 07:17 PM

Great time you all must have had...

Have not been to HK in Years.

Hoping to make it to Asia in Spring!

Speed · 17 January 2010, 07:17 PM

Great time you all must have had...

Have not been to HK in Years.

Hoping to make it to Asia in Spring!

allenlau2000 · 17 January 2010, 11:21 PM

Hey Eric, thanks for organizing the gtg, was certainly a interesting and chillin afternoon.. Glad we were all able to meet..

Looking forward to the next one...
Allen

bcacncnc · 18 January 2010, 01:10 AM

Great stuff Eric and HK crew... count me in for next time...

inspires · 18 January 2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

Great stuff Eric and HK crew... count me in for next time...

I will try to give more notice next time. We're looking at next month for another GTG.

Cheers,

Eric

sea-dweller · 18 January 2010, 03:32 AM

Great photos !!!

Poohsan · 18 January 2010, 11:47 PM

Aww. Too bad I missed it! I just move to HK 15 days ago!
- Arron

inspires · 18 January 2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poohsan

Aww. Too bad I missed it! I just move to HK 15 days ago!
- Arron

Welcome to Hong Kong! I'll add you to the list for the next GTG!

Cheers,

Eric

icnbne · 19 January 2010, 01:02 AM

I was in Hong Kong 3 days ago as a 6 hour stop over from korea to australia, wish i stayed a little longer for this

Poohsan · 19 January 2010, 09:03 AM

Was the meet on the island or in Kowloon?
- Arron

inspires · 19 January 2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poohsan

Was the meet on the island or in Kowloon?
- Arron

TST - Kowloon Side last week.

Poohsan · 20 January 2010, 01:42 AM

The group shot looks like you were at Carstro's on Ashley rd.

allenlau2000 · 20 January 2010, 01:47 AM

That it is..!! Right beside the vintage watch store...

If you guys are interested, I'll check with London Watch to see when they are having their opening.. Believe they are targeting to open early Feb, just in time for another gtg!

17 January 2010, 04:38 AM	#1
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	Hong Kong GTG - Pictures!!! I can't say that this is the first ever Hong Kong GTG, but it definitely is the first in 2010. Although there were only four of us, we had a very enjoyable afternoon, and one of us actually picked up two new watches!! Funny thing is we found out that we all are Canadians that moved to Hong Kong to work. Kevin brought his sameday-pre-meet purchase: TT GMT Ceramic! After the meet I received a text message from him saying that he caught the PAM bug and went back to purchase a PAM005 - what a day! Jon brought his newly acquired 5513 - which was an absolute beauty. Allen had his trusty SD and I wore a 16800 I recently bought for my brother. Sorry for the crappy quality iPhone pics and I promise to bring a real camera next time. Thank you all for coming out in such short notice. Enjoy the pics! From Left to Right: AVS (Jon), CX007 (Kevin), allenlau2000 (Allen), inspires (Eric) 7 Watches - 4 Guys - (Kevin brought 4 watches ) __________________ _____________ All GREEN

17 January 2010, 05:16 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Thanks for sharing, wish I could have been there. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

17 January 2010, 12:17 PM	#4
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Great time was had by all... Thanks again for organizing the GTG Eric! Hopefully we can get some more people to join us next time! Cheers! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

17 January 2010, 12:41 PM	#5
J.Wong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: Hong Kong Watch: Tudor/Rolex Divers Posts: 244	Thanks Eric for this fabulous meet!! I had a great time, and knew a few more shops that I would have not know if it wasn't for Eric and Allen! It was a pleasure and hope the next time more locals would come out as Hong Kong is the place for Rolex, and if there are those who share the same passion as us, no matter if you have a Rolex, few Rolex's or even none! __________________ Member #88 Instagram : @jwlife37

17 January 2010, 01:55 PM	#6
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	More pics Eric!!!Ive been to hongkong so many times and love the place!!! __________________

17 January 2010, 05:09 AM	#2
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,369	Great stuff! Looks like you have a fun time! Thanks for sharing!

17 January 2010, 02:01 PM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	great!! Good work on the purchases Kevin!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

17 January 2010, 02:51 PM	#8
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Nice watches! Thanks for sharing.

17 January 2010, 03:12 PM	#9
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Thanks for sharing

17 January 2010, 04:20 PM	#10
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Wish I was there so I can eat all the good food. Great pics and thanks for sharing. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

17 January 2010, 04:23 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks for sharing...........great pics. Always loved Hong Kong......what a brilliant, vibrant city. Been there several times between 1994 and 1998!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 January 2010, 04:43 PM	#12
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great stuff and sweet pics __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

17 January 2010, 05:08 PM	#13
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	A GTG of 4 is awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing pics. One day I will make over there for a GTG!!!

17 January 2010, 07:17 PM	#18
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Great time you all must have had... Have not been to HK in Years. Hoping to make it to Asia in Spring!

17 January 2010, 11:21 PM	#20
allenlau2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 16600, 116710LN Posts: 29	Hey Eric, thanks for organizing the gtg, was certainly a interesting and chillin afternoon.. Glad we were all able to meet.. Looking forward to the next one... Allen

18 January 2010, 01:10 AM	#21
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Great stuff Eric and HK crew... count me in for next time... __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

18 January 2010, 03:32 AM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photos !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

18 January 2010, 11:47 PM	#24
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Aww. Too bad I missed it! I just move to HK 15 days ago! - Arron __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

19 January 2010, 01:02 AM	#26
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	I was in Hong Kong 3 days ago as a 6 hour stop over from korea to australia, wish i stayed a little longer for this __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

19 January 2010, 09:03 AM	#27
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Was the meet on the island or in Kowloon? - Arron __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

20 January 2010, 01:42 AM	#29
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	The group shot looks like you were at Carstro's on Ashley rd. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

20 January 2010, 01:47 AM	#30
allenlau2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 16600, 116710LN Posts: 29	That it is..!! Right beside the vintage watch store... If you guys are interested, I'll check with London Watch to see when they are having their opening.. Believe they are targeting to open early Feb, just in time for another gtg!

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