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29 June 2012, 02:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: Rolex Air-King
Posts: 4,468
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A visit with my first WIS friend... GTG
Dear TRF Friends...
Please allow me to share this great story with you about my recent GTG in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Before I begin I would like to tell you how I meet Michael (ap_mike)... Michael and I meet on a watch forum about 5 1/2 years ago when we were both new to collecting watches. We then had the opportunity to meet in person at a big Rolex GTG in London 5 years ago where our friendship grew at a more personal level. Over the years as our passion for watches grew we consulted each other on different brands and watches we were persuing... From Omega to Rolex to AP and PP... So last week I had the opportunity to meet up with Michael as I was operating a flight into Colombo. We had a great time catching up and sharing our small watch collection with each other... Here are a few snaps from our GTG... This was my very first overnight stay in Colombo Sri Lanka... It's an absolutely beautiful country... I only wish I had a few more days to travel around! Over looking the Indian Ocean...      Over Breakfast at the Hilton Colombo...  I was trying one a few of Michael's watches... The Omega Speedmaster started his passion for watches...  His very first Rolex... Datejust...  An absolute beauty... my camera just does not do justice to this watch...   For some reason I could not take this watch off...   And then there is something special about the 15300... so much so that this will be my next AP  Why did I ever sell my 15300 Blue...     Okay so here is something that you all don't know yet... When I bought my AP Diver I had emailed photo's of the watch to Michael... He fell in love with the watch right away... and when I told Michael that I was flying to Colombo, he specifically asked me to bring the Diver... I think all along he had planned to take it off me...     Once he put on the watch.... it was not going to come off... he was in love!   So now I will be picking up another diver for myself on the 30th (PAM GTG with Inspires in HK)     Me trying on my PP...  At the end of the day I am so glad that my passion for watches has led me to meet and make some great friends... And Michael is the first WIS friend I ever made... as our taste in watches grew so did our friendship... And I also want to say thanks to all the TRF members for making this such a fun and great place where we can all share our love for watches and make new friends...
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29 June 2012, 02:46 AM
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Great pics, thank you for sharing
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29 June 2012, 02:49 AM
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Good on you Kevin to be able to find someone with a shared passion.
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29 June 2012, 03:07 AM
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Real Name: Phil
Location: CA
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Very cool! love these GTG and nothing like spreading the love...
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29 June 2012, 03:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Mr. H
Location: Dallas
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Awesome pics. Looks like a fun GTG. Timepieces and good friends is the perfect combo!!! Lovely collection.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!
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29 June 2012, 03:38 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
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Nice pics & great story!
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29 June 2012, 03:42 AM
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Great photos Kevin!
Love seeing all of those AP's (and 5167 too) 
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29 June 2012, 03:57 AM
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Real Name: Dan
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Great PICs, awesome watches, thanks for sharing Kevin.
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29 June 2012, 04:08 AM
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Real Name: Nick
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Looks like a lot of fun ! great pics , great pieces!
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29 June 2012, 04:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Michael
Location: Singapore
Watch: AP, PP, Rolex
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Great snaps Kevin, they came out really well! Had a fantastic time as well... hah yes, the temptation was just a bit much to say 'no' to
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29 June 2012, 04:54 AM
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Looks like a fun GTG, With all of them lovely looking AP's
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29 June 2012, 05:43 AM
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Watch: Sundial
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You sold him the Diver off your wrist? Now that's a pal! Did you then go watchless on the return flight??
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29 June 2012, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Michael
Location: Singapore
Watch: AP, PP, Rolex
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He came well prepared for the GTG so he wasn't watchless... I'm not *that* mean =)
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29 June 2012, 06:51 AM
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I've met some my best friends through this hobby. Kudos to both of you!
Regards, Adam |
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29 June 2012, 07:04 AM
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Great! Thanks for sharing.
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29 June 2012, 07:24 AM
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Real Name: HR
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nice collection !
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29 June 2012, 08:36 AM
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Real Name: Ramon
Location: Philippines
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very nice collection!
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29 June 2012, 08:37 AM
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Real Name: Shannon
Location: USA
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Thanks for sharing, I bet it would be hard to take that Gold AP off, it is a true stunner. Very well rounded collections, Kevin. Enjoy!!
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29 June 2012, 08:40 AM
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Looks like you guys had a great time
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29 June 2012, 12:44 PM
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Real Name: Kevin
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: Rolex Air-King
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Quote:
 And I will be picking up another Diver here soon... 
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29 June 2012, 07:12 PM
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Real Name: A.K.W
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Nice pictures. What a collection..
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29 June 2012, 07:33 PM
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great watches and awesome post. thanks for sharing!
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29 June 2012, 07:43 PM
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Real Name: Eric
Location: Hong Kong
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Awesome Kevin! I'm ready for the GTG tomorrow as long as the typhoon doesn't hit too hard.
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29 June 2012, 09:01 PM
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Real Name: Daniel
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Thanks for sharing, looks like good times.
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29 June 2012, 09:31 PM
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Well done guys. Great pics and great stories...
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29 June 2012, 10:33 PM
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Real Name: Ken
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Great pics Kevin--thanks for sharing!
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30 June 2012, 02:12 AM
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Real Name: Kevin
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Watch: Rolex Air-King
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Quote:
 Hey did you get the LV back into your collection? Looks great!
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30 June 2012, 02:20 AM
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It is wonderful to meet the fellow WIS we correspond with here on TRF and other forums.
Nice photo-journal. 
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30 June 2012, 05:57 AM
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Real Name: Travis
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Great watches!
Even better - a great friendship.
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30 June 2012, 06:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Rick
Location: Wakanda
Watch: amacallit
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great show kevin and mike!
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