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11 May 2019, 11:12 PM | #31 | |
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Me too. I was just kidding. Sauna, hot tubs thousands of times. The beauty of Rolex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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11 May 2019, 11:17 PM | #32 |
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Sounds interesting ... George Costanza wouldn’t have to worry about shrinkage
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12 May 2019, 09:05 AM | #33 |
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Great gesture! If I only had the vacation time I would be there!
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13 May 2019, 12:52 AM | #34 |
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13 May 2019, 12:56 AM | #35 | |
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Thanks! After all these strange ”Pay me for organizing the event—such a hard work—pay me some more....” -events... These GTG’s should be free and fun!! BTW: I’ve spent 1,5h organizing the event so far... three AD’s are with me and one exceptional once-in-a-lifetime -sauna-experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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13 May 2019, 04:33 AM | #36 |
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I prefer to avoid "exceptional once-in-a-lifetime" sauna experiences. Kind of a gutsy move after totally trashing the Vegas event you went too. Kind of sour grapes from not getting anything at the Rolex event....there's always Cellini. Big no to this ultra event!
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13 May 2019, 02:56 PM | #37 | |
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13 May 2019, 03:23 PM | #38 | |
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I am more than happy that you understood the irony behind these words: ”Exceptional, Ultimate, Once-in-a-lifetime...” These kinds of words people are using when they want money out of the event (like this Vegas you’re referring)... but this time: It’s all for free. Finnish hospitality. This will be the only GTG that I want to organize just to experience myself how much time it actually takes and if it is such a hard work as some has been crying that it is. I also want people to have some fun for free. Too many price tags nowadays in every occation. Please move on with your life. Vegas is past and I wasn’t the only one critizizing the event. I didn’t trash the Vegas—the organizer did it all by himself. G got plenty of possibilities to make things right, but for some reason he didn’t want to. And actually I did get something out of the event/Rolex, but still: fraud is a fraud. All the best!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 May 2019, 12:24 AM | #39 | |
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Vegas aside. I hope all who attend have a great time. Doesn't look to be my cup of tea. Personally my expectation of 'free' is "you get what you pay for".
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14 May 2019, 02:57 AM | #40 |
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Sounds great. If you get it organized, I would be happy to attend.
Of course it’s easy for me as I live here in Helsinki. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
14 May 2019, 10:29 PM | #41 |
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14 May 2019, 11:36 PM | #43 |
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...actually this event will cost me around 2k’s, but that’s allright. The sauna experience will be in a very traditional place where all the world leaders and celebrities are visiting when in Finland. Just booked my assistant to take care of some parts. The comparison is hilarious: In Vegas you will have to pay and you’ll get robbed&feel betrayed; in Helsinki you will experience some Finnish hospitality and luxury for free... This forum and GTG’s should be all about sharing the passion for watches&some good things together for free—not making profit out of the passion that we all share. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17 May 2019, 06:19 PM | #45 |
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17 May 2019, 06:33 PM | #46 |
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All of you who are planning to join the event:
Please email your information (name+email) to: watches.sauna@gmail.com My assistant will take care of this. Just got some great news: We will visit at Sarpaneva Watches: https://www.sarpanevawatches.com The official programme so far: On Friday, 30th of August: Visiting Sarpaneva Watches Dinner Private event at Rolex AD Helsinki On Saturday, 31st of August Visiting different watch stores (hoping to see Kari Voutilainen -watches...) Dinner The ultimate Sauna Experience (one of the best Saunas in the world, usually members only -policy) You’ll pay yourself what you eat&drink, otherwise: for free. Enjoy!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
7 June 2019, 09:40 PM | #47 |
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Very generous offer!
We are unable to attend, but Helsinki and Finland are terrific places, having been there a few years ago.
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8 June 2019, 01:15 AM | #48 |
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Here is a screenshot of our official programme; registration via email: watches.sauna@gmail.com
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8 June 2019, 01:34 AM | #49 |
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Here you can find a link to the programme:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!AtE6vrWPee9EhHVv1yaMC9JuPsBi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
8 June 2019, 01:36 AM | #50 |
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...in Finnish....
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8 June 2019, 01:36 AM | #51 |
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And the Programme in English:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!AtE6vrWPee9EhHaUzub01H0epgMD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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8 June 2019, 03:29 AM | #53 |
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I will be taking the photos.
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8 June 2019, 04:29 AM | #54 |
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8 June 2019, 06:55 AM | #55 |
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20 July 2019, 09:31 PM | #56 |
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Thank You all:
Now the list is closed and all the attendees will receive information+notifications via email. This event&all the information from the event will be shared privately from now on. Have a nice summer all you watch freaks!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 July 2019, 01:00 AM | #57 |
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Finland
Hi,
Just back from a summer cottage and then Helsinki annual holiday. To see the wifes folks. Superb time had, Suuna, lake swims, fishing Kuha and eating Fazers/ Makkara. Can not recommend Finland enough, safe and friendly. Would love to arrange a meet up with you the next time? Cheers/ Moi! Michael |
25 July 2019, 07:20 AM | #58 | |
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Moi!!! Yeah!!! Feel free to pm me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 July 2019, 06:55 AM | #59 |
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super idea. I believe to have same plan too soon
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