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GeoGio Greece · 23 May 2013, 05:31 AM

John ( layne – Australia ) responded to my post “ Easter eggs decoration” posted on the 5 th of May, and declared that he was going to visit Athens, Greece, by the end of the month.

I asked him, if he liked to let me know when that would be so we could meet.

So, this morning, I met him and his wife at their hotel and we walked to the Athens Acropolis- Parthenon temple, to the ancient theater bellow Acropolis, then through the old traditional city of Athens called Plaka, to the Monastiraki flee market, then via the main market streets, to the Constitution square, to the Parliament, to the guards of the “unknown soldier”, and ended up outside the national garden, as I had to return to some of my obligations. This as long as the tourist part of the visit.

The Rolex part visit consisted of

A visit to an authorized Rolex dealer who gives relatively good discounts. ( I thank Mic6, who has introduced me to this dealer some years ago ). John took some pictures of the displays.

A visit to the official dealer ( Rolex Hellas SA ), where John had put on his hand and took some pictures of the
YG Sub
WG Daytona + Bracelet
YG Daytona + Leather Ceramic
YG Yaucht master
Just to name a few. He was given prices with extra discounts and Tax Free sales.

Next stop was to an independent technician, who was working for Rolex the last 40 years and now operates his own excellent and half price v's Rolex service.

The whole tour, including a coffee break, lasted 5 and half hours.

Thank You John and wife for being patient with me.

We both thank TRF for getting us together.

John will upload his photos at his earliest convenience, as he travels and has a heavy schedule to follow.

During our coffee break, we took a photo of the watches at hand at this time.

George had along his 5513 and a 16700. John had his ceramic GMT on a NATO strap.

Chris B · 23 May 2013, 05:41 AM

It's great when new friends meet-up, thanks for sharing George

Hairdude1 · 23 May 2013, 09:11 AM

Very cool. Gotta love the GTG

HL65 · 23 May 2013, 09:38 AM

Always love to see TRF GTG's--proof of a great community of worldwide friends we are! Cheers,

Director EDTF · 23 May 2013, 09:41 AM

That was really nice! I hope you enjoyed it?

FrankNYC · 23 May 2013, 09:49 AM

Ceramic looks good on Nato! I Gotta try this.

Sherwooddavid · 23 May 2013, 09:53 AM

Sounds like you had a great time !

Kingair · 23 May 2013, 10:20 AM

Thanks for sharing !

HAGOne

nick c · 23 May 2013, 01:28 PM

Awesome guys

Chewbacca · 23 May 2013, 01:30 PM

love these stories! hellas!

Bangel · 23 May 2013, 05:13 PM

That's fantastic of you George, to extend the hand of friendship and take the time to share some local sites with a visitor like that.

Sounds like it was an enjoyable time.

Magic-Matt · 23 May 2013, 06:25 PM

Very nice, I think more of these meet ups should be arranged, Id always be happy to organise local stuff in Spain.

mikkolopez · 23 May 2013, 06:30 PM

Cool. I can't wait for the pics. I have not been to Greece but someday I will. I was an avid Greek Mythology geek during my school days.

FeelingTheBlues · 23 May 2013, 08:45 PM

That sure is very nice to read that story and it looks like you guys had a lot of fun, thank you for sharing George and I cannot wait to see John's pictures!

Cru Jones · 23 May 2013, 08:51 PM

good stuff! looking forward to the pix.

travisb · 23 May 2013, 09:56 PM

Nice mini GTG.

Johny · 23 May 2013, 09:59 PM

well done george.

Andad · 23 May 2013, 10:19 PM

Nice thread George.

I will watch out for John's pictures to come up.

Monte Cristo · 23 May 2013, 10:40 PM

Mini GTG in Athens. Fantastic

sea-dweller · 24 May 2013, 12:59 AM

Thanks for sharing!

GeoGio Greece · 24 May 2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Always love to see TRF GTG's--proof of a great community of worldwide friends we are! Cheers,

Very true. A member from Australia travels to Greece (not quite close

), and is welcomed and given a FULL Rolex tour

...when the pictures will be uploaded,

you will see the "quality" of the tour

Gaijin · 24 May 2013, 10:17 AM

Well done George!

Monte Cristo · 24 May 2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Very true. A member from Australia travels to Greece (not quite close

), and is welcomed and given a FULL Rolex tour

...when the pictures will be uploaded,

you will see the "quality" of the tour

When is the next Athens Rolex Tour George so I can sign up

bluemartinifan · 24 May 2013, 11:47 AM

love it - an Athens GTG

GeoGio Greece · 26 May 2013, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

When is the next Athens Rolex Tour George so I can sign up

Any time, any member visiting Athens, can just let me know, as we can arrange a similar or the same tour.

It will be a pleasure for me to meet more friends, and show around a city that has a long history.

So, you all have an open invitation, if things go well, I will set up a touristic agency for TRF members

GeoGio Greece · 26 May 2013, 08:04 AM

...and when John uploads his photos, you will have many reasons to come

23 May 2013, 05:31 AM	#1
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Meeting of TRF members in Athens, Greece. John ( layne – Australia ) responded to my post “ Easter eggs decoration” posted on the 5 th of May, and declared that he was going to visit Athens, Greece, by the end of the month. I asked him, if he liked to let me know when that would be so we could meet. So, this morning, I met him and his wife at their hotel and we walked to the Athens Acropolis- Parthenon temple, to the ancient theater bellow Acropolis, then through the old traditional city of Athens called Plaka, to the Monastiraki flee market, then via the main market streets, to the Constitution square, to the Parliament, to the guards of the “unknown soldier”, and ended up outside the national garden, as I had to return to some of my obligations. This as long as the tourist part of the visit. The Rolex part visit consisted of A visit to an authorized Rolex dealer who gives relatively good discounts. ( I thank Mic6, who has introduced me to this dealer some years ago ). John took some pictures of the displays. A visit to the official dealer ( Rolex Hellas SA ), where John had put on his hand and took some pictures of the YG Sub WG Daytona + Bracelet YG Daytona + Leather Ceramic YG Yaucht master Just to name a few. He was given prices with extra discounts and Tax Free sales. Next stop was to an independent technician, who was working for Rolex the last 40 years and now operates his own excellent and half price v's Rolex service. The whole tour, including a coffee break, lasted 5 and half hours. Thank You John and wife for being patient with me. We both thank TRF for getting us together. John will upload his photos at his earliest convenience, as he travels and has a heavy schedule to follow. During our coffee break, we took a photo of the watches at hand at this time. George had along his 5513 and a 16700. John had his ceramic GMT on a NATO strap. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

23 May 2013, 09:38 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Always love to see TRF GTG's--proof of a great community of worldwide friends we are! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 May 2013, 08:45 PM	#14
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That sure is very nice to read that story and it looks like you guys had a lot of fun, thank you for sharing George and I cannot wait to see John's pictures! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

23 May 2013, 09:59 PM	#17
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	well done george. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

23 May 2013, 10:19 PM	#18
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,488	Nice thread George. I will watch out for John's pictures to come up. __________________ E

23 May 2013, 05:41 AM	#2
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	It's great when new friends meet-up, thanks for sharing George

23 May 2013, 09:11 AM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very cool. Gotta love the GTG

23 May 2013, 09:41 AM	#5
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	That was really nice! I hope you enjoyed it?

23 May 2013, 09:49 AM	#6
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	Ceramic looks good on Nato! I Gotta try this.

23 May 2013, 09:53 AM	#7
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Sounds like you had a great time !

23 May 2013, 10:20 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Thanks for sharing ! HAGOne

23 May 2013, 01:28 PM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome guys

23 May 2013, 01:30 PM	#10
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	love these stories! hellas!

23 May 2013, 05:13 PM	#11
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	That's fantastic of you George, to extend the hand of friendship and take the time to share some local sites with a visitor like that. Sounds like it was an enjoyable time.

23 May 2013, 06:25 PM	#12
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	Very nice, I think more of these meet ups should be arranged, Id always be happy to organise local stuff in Spain.

23 May 2013, 06:30 PM	#13
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Cool. I can't wait for the pics. I have not been to Greece but someday I will. I was an avid Greek Mythology geek during my school days.

23 May 2013, 08:51 PM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,255	good stuff! looking forward to the pix.

23 May 2013, 09:56 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Nice mini GTG.

23 May 2013, 10:40 PM	#19
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Mini GTG in Athens. Fantastic __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

24 May 2013, 12:59 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Thanks for sharing!

24 May 2013, 10:17 AM	#22
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Well done George!

24 May 2013, 11:47 AM	#24
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	love it - an Athens GTG

26 May 2013, 08:04 AM	#26
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	...and when John uploads his photos, you will have many reasons to come __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

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