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vh_bu98 · 13 August 2009, 06:53 AM

What: Dallas GTG
When: Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Where: Dallas Galleria - Westin hotel lobby > Bachendorf's > Oceanaire
Time: 5 PM CST - ?

It's official, I am organizing the Dallas GTG so don't let me down guys. Bachendorf's is working on getting catalogs and possibly some other goodies for those who attend.

Here's the plan, we will meet in the hotel lobby at the Westin Hotel at the Dallas Galleria around 5 PM CST. Then we will head over to Bachendorf's to do some viewing around 5:30 PM. And then the plan is to have dinner at the Oceanaire at 6:30 PM. You are responsible for your own dinner tab.

I need to know who is coming and if they are bringing someone so I can make reservations at the Oceanaire. I'll bring my camera to take pictures so lets have a good showing.

If there is a particular Rolex model you would like to see, let me know and I'll try to get Bachendorf's to make it available in case anyone decides to make a purchase.

dotcomakazee · 13 August 2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the invite! I will be out of town. :(

Cap · 13 August 2009, 07:23 AM

I will be there - thanks

Randy · 13 August 2009, 08:01 AM

Thanks for the invite! I will not be in Town.

tphan · 13 August 2009, 11:48 AM

count me in.

lm21 · 14 August 2009, 01:49 PM

...the wife and I will be there!

vh_bu98 · 22 August 2009, 01:45 PM

Okay folks, just 2 more weeks before the GTG. I know there are more Dallas members out there.

alohanakoni · 25 August 2009, 12:31 AM

just got back from my vacation in germany....count me in.

vh_bu98 · 25 August 2009, 09:26 AM

Mark has been the only one who mention bringing a significant other. Is anyone else bringing their significant other?

MrCowboy99 · 26 August 2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the invite. Both my SO and I will be attending.

Mark, let's becareful so they dont sit together so they wont complain on how much we spend on watches buddy!

lm21 · 27 August 2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

Thanks for the invite. Both my SO and I will be attending.

Mark, let's becareful so they dont sit together so they wont complain on how much we spend on watches buddy!

...but where my wife sits will have ZERO effect on how much she complains about my watch habit.

Truthfully, I'm just glad that she lets me blow the budget every now and then!

Looking forward to meeting everyone...

springer · 27 August 2009, 10:10 AM

Should be there myself. Hopefully the wife makes it also. I'll probably meet everyone at Bachendorfs.

John

alohanakoni · 28 August 2009, 11:25 PM

my wife has also decided to come. looking forward to meeting everyone.

vh_bu98 · 1 September 2009, 09:00 AM

Here's the list so far...

Cap
tphan
lm21+1
Alohanakoni+1
MrCowboy99+1
Springer

That's 9 people plus my wife and I making 11 people. I'm am trying to get my friend to come along as well.

I have been told that gift bags are being prepared.

sicem · 1 September 2009, 10:57 AM

Im in- with the wife. Doubtful for dinner.

Sicem

vh_bu98 · 2 September 2009, 05:33 AM

I stopped by Bachendorf's today to talk to Collette Foreman, she is the one helping me with the event, and she said everything is set for Saturday evening. She has informed me that her Rolex rep has provided some goodies that she will be giving out at dinner.

I was excited when she told me what the items are, but I won't ruin the surprise. Unfortunately she only has 10 bags so it will be given to each individual/couple. Please PM your real name so the bags can be labeled.

This is the current list so far.

vh_bu98 +1
Cap
tphan
lm21 +1
Alohanakoni +1
MrCowboy99 +1
Springer
Sicem +1

If anyone cannot make it, please let me know. And please wear your Rolex if you and your significant other has one. If not, we can help you choose one to get.

Collette also mention that they will have the new WG and TT Sub available. The new Datejust II may also be available as well.

SLRdude · 2 September 2009, 06:04 AM

I can try to stop by, but I won't be able to make dinner.
As far as wearing a Rolex... well...don't have one. I've never really been a really big Rolex fan so...

Every time I had one, I sold it after a few months.

SLRdude · 2 September 2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh_bu98

Collette Foreman,

The hell will freeze over before I do business with that woman.

She managed to alienate two of us in a matter of minutes.

vh_bu98 · 3 September 2009, 12:25 AM

Here's the current list on who will attend both the GTG and dinner.

vh_bu98 +1
Cap
tphan
lm21 +1
Alohanakoni +1
MrCowboy99 +1
Springer
Sicem +1
lildragon

vh_bu98 · 5 September 2009, 01:08 PM

The official TRF Dallas GTG is tomorrow evening and we still have some spots open. Let me know if you're interested.

Bachendorf's

Cap - Confirmed
Springer - Confirmed
SLRdude - ?

Bachendorf's & Oceanaire

vh_bu98 +1 - Confirmed
lm21 +1 - Confirmed
Alohanakoni +1 - Confirmed
MrCowboy99 +1 - ?
Sicem +1 - Confirmed
lildragon - Confirmed

springer · 5 September 2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

The hell will freeze over before I do business with that woman.

She managed to alienate two of us in a matter of minutes.

Sorry to hear about your dealings with Collette. I find her very pleasant and helpful whenever I need anything.

vh_bu98 · 6 September 2009, 05:10 AM

I'll be running a little late today so I have reschedule the initial meeting time to 5:30 PM in the hotel lobby. I've PM everyone with my cell phone number. If you don't see us in the lobby, head over to Bachendorf's and we should be there.

See you in a few hours.

lm21 · 6 September 2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Sorry to hear about your dealings with Collette. I find her very pleasant and helpful whenever I need anything.

...to alienate you. She was knowledgeable and quite attentive to our group tonight during the Dallas GTG, and she also managed to put together a VERY nice gift bag for those who attended. Those who missed it missed out!

Thanks to Vu for setting it all up. Looking forward to the next one...

Gaijin · 6 September 2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

The hell will freeze over before I do business with that woman.

She managed to alienate two of us in a matter of minutes.

Please elaborate...

SDDS · 5 September 2009, 09:52 PM

thanx for the invite .. i am out of town

sicem · 7 September 2009, 12:10 AM

On the contrary, Collette was attentative, patient, and went above and beyond to accomodate the group. I will do business with her, soon. Moreover, her selection is shocking.

Cap · 7 September 2009, 12:26 AM

Vu,

Thank you for putting together such a great event - a day to meet fine people, see an amazing selection of watches and get some wonderful gifts.

Collette Foreman was an outstanding guide to a a selection of several hundred Rolex watches, I hope the opportunity to work with her in the near future materializes.

alohanakoni · 7 September 2009, 09:41 AM

vu, thank you for putting this event together! collette foreman did a wonderful job and she earns my business in my near future purchases.

also wanted to say that i enjoyed dinner with you guys!!!

vh_bu98 · 7 September 2009, 01:37 PM

Meeting at Bachendorf's

Dinner at the Oceanaire

The gift bag

Thank you to Collette and Bachendorf's

lildragon · 7 September 2009, 01:46 PM

Nice pics Vu! A very memorable experience. It was nice to meet some of the forum members, see some nice time pieces, and have a nice dinner. Oceanaire was great as always. We've definitely got to do it again!

13 August 2009, 06:53 AM	#1
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Official Dallas GTG What: Dallas GTG When: Saturday, September 5th, 2009 Where: Dallas Galleria - Westin hotel lobby > Bachendorf's > Oceanaire Time: 5 PM CST - ? It's official, I am organizing the Dallas GTG so don't let me down guys. Bachendorf's is working on getting catalogs and possibly some other goodies for those who attend. Here's the plan, we will meet in the hotel lobby at the Westin Hotel at the Dallas Galleria around 5 PM CST. Then we will head over to Bachendorf's to do some viewing around 5:30 PM. And then the plan is to have dinner at the Oceanaire at 6:30 PM. You are responsible for your own dinner tab. I need to know who is coming and if they are bringing someone so I can make reservations at the Oceanaire. I'll bring my camera to take pictures so lets have a good showing. If there is a particular Rolex model you would like to see, let me know and I'll try to get Bachendorf's to make it available in case anyone decides to make a purchase.

13 August 2009, 07:20 AM	#2
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Thanks for the invite! I will be out of town. :( __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

14 August 2009, 01:49 PM	#6
lm21 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: DFW Watch: Breitling+Rolex Posts: 216	Thanks for setting it up... ...the wife and I will be there!

25 August 2009, 12:31 AM	#8
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	just got back from my vacation in germany....count me in. __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

26 August 2009, 01:49 PM	#10
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	Thanks for the invite. Both my SO and I will be attending. Mark, let's becareful so they dont sit together so they wont complain on how much we spend on watches buddy! __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

13 August 2009, 07:23 AM	#3
Cap Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 49	I will be there - thanks

13 August 2009, 08:01 AM	#4
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Thanks for the invite! I will not be in Town.

13 August 2009, 11:48 AM	#5
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	count me in.

22 August 2009, 01:45 PM	#7
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Okay folks, just 2 more weeks before the GTG. I know there are more Dallas members out there.

25 August 2009, 09:26 AM	#9
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Mark has been the only one who mention bringing a significant other. Is anyone else bringing their significant other?

27 August 2009, 10:10 AM	#12
springer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,424	Should be there myself. Hopefully the wife makes it also. I'll probably meet everyone at Bachendorfs. John __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

28 August 2009, 11:25 PM	#13
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	my wife has also decided to come. looking forward to meeting everyone. __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

1 September 2009, 09:00 AM	#14
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Here's the list so far... Cap tphan lm21+1 Alohanakoni+1 MrCowboy99+1 Springer That's 9 people plus my wife and I making 11 people. I'm am trying to get my friend to come along as well. I have been told that gift bags are being prepared.

1 September 2009, 10:57 AM	#15
sicem Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 15	Im in- with the wife. Doubtful for dinner. Sicem

2 September 2009, 05:33 AM	#16
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I stopped by Bachendorf's today to talk to Collette Foreman, she is the one helping me with the event, and she said everything is set for Saturday evening. She has informed me that her Rolex rep has provided some goodies that she will be giving out at dinner. I was excited when she told me what the items are, but I won't ruin the surprise. Unfortunately she only has 10 bags so it will be given to each individual/couple. Please PM your real name so the bags can be labeled. This is the current list so far. vh_bu98 +1 Cap tphan lm21 +1 Alohanakoni +1 MrCowboy99 +1 Springer Sicem +1 If anyone cannot make it, please let me know. And please wear your Rolex if you and your significant other has one. If not, we can help you choose one to get. Collette also mention that they will have the new WG and TT Sub available. The new Datejust II may also be available as well.

2 September 2009, 06:04 AM	#17
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I can try to stop by, but I won't be able to make dinner. As far as wearing a Rolex... well...don't have one. I've never really been a really big Rolex fan so... Every time I had one, I sold it after a few months. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

3 September 2009, 12:25 AM	#19
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Here's the current list on who will attend both the GTG and dinner. vh_bu98 +1 Cap tphan lm21 +1 Alohanakoni +1 MrCowboy99 +1 Springer Sicem +1 lildragon

5 September 2009, 01:08 PM	#20
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	The official TRF Dallas GTG is tomorrow evening and we still have some spots open. Let me know if you're interested. Bachendorf's Cap - Confirmed Springer - Confirmed SLRdude - ? Bachendorf's & Oceanaire vh_bu98 +1 - Confirmed lm21 +1 - Confirmed Alohanakoni +1 - Confirmed MrCowboy99 +1 - ? Sicem +1 - Confirmed lildragon - Confirmed

6 September 2009, 05:10 AM	#22
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I'll be running a little late today so I have reschedule the initial meeting time to 5:30 PM in the hotel lobby. I've PM everyone with my cell phone number. If you don't see us in the lobby, head over to Bachendorf's and we should be there. See you in a few hours.

5 September 2009, 09:52 PM	#25
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thanx for the invite .. i am out of town __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

7 September 2009, 12:10 AM	#26
sicem Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 15	On the contrary, Collette was attentative, patient, and went above and beyond to accomodate the group. I will do business with her, soon. Moreover, her selection is shocking.

7 September 2009, 12:26 AM	#27
Cap Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 49	Vu, Thank you for putting together such a great event - a day to meet fine people, see an amazing selection of watches and get some wonderful gifts. Collette Foreman was an outstanding guide to a a selection of several hundred Rolex watches, I hope the opportunity to work with her in the near future materializes.

7 September 2009, 09:41 AM	#28
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	vu, thank you for putting this event together! collette foreman did a wonderful job and she earns my business in my near future purchases. also wanted to say that i enjoyed dinner with you guys!!! __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

7 September 2009, 01:37 PM	#29
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Meeting at Bachendorf's Dinner at the Oceanaire The gift bag Thank you to Collette and Bachendorf's

7 September 2009, 01:46 PM	#30
lildragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Huang Location: Texas Watch: LV Submariner Posts: 216	Nice pics Vu! A very memorable experience. It was nice to meet some of the forum members, see some nice time pieces, and have a nice dinner. Oceanaire was great as always. We've definitely got to do it again!

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