Albuquerque Rolex Get Together

[GradyPhilpott]

There'll be plenty more opportunities, so don't worry.

See you next time.

[joe100]

Well, looks like Beauchamp is doing another Rolex meet and greet on Aug 26. I will be there.

[mrh1797]

Another year, another Beauchamp GTG. NM members speak up let's get together!!!!

Matt

[theloxmyth]

Nice!

Wish yunz were closer.

[mrh1797]

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Nice!

Wish yunz were closer.

"yunz" lol. My GF is from PA and says that. Hahahaha

[GradyPhilpott]

I have the event on my calendar and expect to be there at roughly 5:30 PM.

I enjoyed last years Rolex event.

They promise to have an expanded collection of "the world's finest timepieces."

What could be more tempting.

[mrh1797]

How bout a pre-show, happy hour?? Anyone interested??

[mrh1797]

Bump this for the event tomorrow!!! Who's in??

[joe100]

Me for sure, sometime around 6 or 630....

[GradyPhilpott]

Well, I don't drink anything stronger than diet Dr. Pepper, but I'd be proud to join in.

Is that before or after Beauchamp's?

[joe100]

Sounds good to me too, but iced coffee is about as strong as I get haha, before or after is fine...PM me with the verdict tomorrow, I'm off work around 2pm

[GradyPhilpott]

I'm on my way over to the big event now.

[Barstools]

Dang. Didn't see this thread. Is this going on tomorrow too? I just got my watch back..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=191539

Maybe it's fate that we go together.

[GradyPhilpott]

There will be another gala tomorrow.

I will be out at the Double Eagle fly-in with my club, so I probably won't be able to make it, but I got some pix tonight that I will post in a bit.

[joe100]

Hey. I'm an air traffic controller at international! Maybe we'll talk tomorrow! Haha

[GradyPhilpott]

Without further ado, let's take a look at tonight's festivities.

The Cars:







The Crowd:





The Watches:

A customer tries on the WG Submariner Date



A customer shows off his TT DateJust



Yours truly tries on an EverRose Daytona with Ron Beauchamp showing off his own Rolex.



From the display case:

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by joe100

Hey. I'm an air traffic controller at international! Maybe we'll talk tomorrow! Haha

I'll be at the CAF display till about noon.

Hope to see you there.

[joe100]

Cool, i'm working radar approach control tomorrow so if you're out flying we may chat.

[GradyPhilpott]

I won't be flying, as I'm not a pilot, but it's possible that one of our members will be giving rides.

[Michael M.]

Cool photos!

[AbqRolexFan]

I'm new to the forum, but I'm a longtime Rolex fan. My wife and I went to the Beauchamp function last night, and she ended up buying the Lady Datejust 31 in Steel and Everose Gold. We had a fun time and ran into quite a few friends. I fell in love with the 18K white gold Sub with the ceramic blue bezel and blue dial! Here is the watch my wife got.

[joe100]

Very nice! We should all get together one Sunday for brunch somewhere.

[texex91]

Nice pics! Really appreciate you sharing!

[ssyachtmaster6512]

I went and came out with the new Datejust Lady 31 chocolate dial steel and Everose gold and I am in love with it!
Very nice evening!

[GradyPhilpott]

I was there from 5:30 to about 7:30.

Didn't anyone notice the guy in the flowered shirt with the camera?

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by AbqRolexFan

I'm new to the forum, but I'm a longtime Rolex fan.

Welcome aboard!

[AbqRolexFan]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I was there from 5:30 to about 7:30.

Didn't anyone notice the guy in the flowered shirt with the camera?

We saw you taking pictures, but I just joined this forum today so I didn't make the connection. I was the tall guy with the beard in jeans and flip flops. We were there from 5 to 8 pm.

[GradyPhilpott]

Cool. I think I do remember you. Oddly, I definitely remember the flip-flops.

For some reason, I was fascinated by the variety of footwear worn by the guests.

[mrh1797]

I was there last night about 45 min and went today as well. I found it funny you could buy a raffle ticket for 50 bucks to have the "opportunity" to pay full retail price for a SS Daytona!! Hahahaha.

I left after a nice older gentleman brought in a beautiful older YG President with all boxes and papers and the jeweler offered him $3,200!! I'd had enough after seeing that!! I'll stick with TRF!!!

[GradyPhilpott]

Here's a picture of the card with the details of the drawing. I hadn't noticed that the drawing was for a chance to buy the watch and not to actually win the watch.

I had planned to make a donation, but completely forgot about it in the hoopla.

I still maintain that Beauchamp's is a good dealer and they provide excellent service.

Whether or not that's worth something is up to the individual.

I do admit that that's kind of comical.

Not long after I bought my first Rolex, I was offered the SS Daytona for MSRP, which at the time was less than $10,000, however the watch was as rare as hen's teeth and they were going for a premium on the internet.

I just didn't have the money at the time.