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KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 09:08 AM

PIC HEAVY !!!!! Part One - The following was a trip to the National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia PA. which is a little over one hour outside Philly. They have a nice James Bond display with emphasis on Fleming and the Rolex Explorer. This is only a small part of what the museum holds - enjoy!
Part Two - Included a mini photo log on our stay in Philadelphia. The Warwick Hotel - Drinks at Rouge - Dinner at Parc (not shown an amazing steak -sorry) and a nightcap (or two) at the Prime Rib. I include this so that those who are not from Philadelphia area can see that it's really a great restaurant town and when paired with the museum makes for a wonderful getaway and worth the "TIME" (but I would pair it with Philly as not much near museum)
Highly Recommend

PART ONE -

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 09:10 AM

Missed this amazing bread

Kyu · 15 July 2014, 09:12 AM

Ty for sharing the trip with us !

This is on my next to do list when I get Time off

FTX I · 15 July 2014, 09:13 AM

Great pics. Thanks for sharing!

Old Expat Beast · 15 July 2014, 09:13 AM

Very nice, thanks for posting...but you might have to change your name to Prince Patek of the Philippines.

Alanautumn · 15 July 2014, 09:16 AM

WOW! Nice pics. I did not know about this museum but it looks interesting. That Hamilton looks good on your wife btw.

thomaspp · 15 July 2014, 09:18 AM

So cool!!

RolexJNJ · 15 July 2014, 09:26 AM

Fantastic trip and photos Drew! All my years in SE PA and I never even knew such an amazing museum existed!!

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyu

Ty for sharing the trip with us !

This is on my next to do list when I get Time off

Really a nice time.

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Great pics. Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice, thanks for posting...but you might have to change your name to Prince Patek of the Philippines.

possibly my friend.

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Originally Posted by Alanautumn

WOW! Nice pics. I did not know about this museum but it looks interesting. That Hamilton looks good on your wife btw.

I think it looks good as well

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

So cool!!

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Fantastic trip and photos Drew! All my years in SE PA and I never even knew such an amazing museum existed!!

Thank you! Yes a very interesting place. For people who love clocks as well which I do.

SWISSAHOLICS · 15 July 2014, 09:45 AM

Wow....awesome!!!

Gottahaverolex · 15 July 2014, 10:18 AM

Should have PMed me! I live 10 minutes from the museum! Haha!

theloxmyth · 15 July 2014, 10:22 AM

Nice tour.

Thanks!

HL65 · 15 July 2014, 10:25 AM

Very cool...thanks for sharing!

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Wow....awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by Gottahaverolex

Should have PMed me! I live 10 minutes from the museum! Haha!

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Nice tour.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very cool...thanks for sharing!

Thank you gentlemen. I took this shot of the watch my grandfather owned -interestingly It may be the watch that started my own interest in the expensive nonsense (as we all know it's quartz

). I cannot help but wonder what he would think of me many years later spending money on old technology

nyyankees · 15 July 2014, 11:20 AM

Great museum but man my kids were bored while I was in heaven. Did you drive by the Rolex training facility in Lititz? I drove up to the gate and tried to get a tour! I think James Earl Jones works security there because an ominous voice told me they are not open to the public .

iazrollie · 15 July 2014, 11:23 AM

The gift shop should contain a rolex AD.

Muzz · 15 July 2014, 11:37 AM

That looks like an amazing trip!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nyyankees

Great museum but man my kids were bored while I was in heaven. Did you drive by the Rolex training facility in Lititz? I drove up to the gate and tried to get a tour! I think James Earl Jones works security there because an ominous voice told me they are not open to the public .

Did not go by Lintz - my wife likes eating at Parc in Philadelphia far more than looking at watches and clocks in Columbia so that would have been pushing it. She does love that Hamilton though

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Originally Posted by iazrollie

The gift shop should contain a rolex AD.

Tudor66 · 15 July 2014, 11:49 AM

1 Thanks so much for posting this, I had no idea this place existed, and I've been a nawcc member for years..

2 I think it's great your spouse went along, I can't even get my wife to go to a local watch show...!

3 Nice Patek...

cop414 · 15 July 2014, 11:53 AM

Wow, this is amazing, I never knew! Looks like a great rainy fall day trip for me... and I can probably trick Holly into coming along! Thanks!

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudor66

1 Thanks so much for posting this, I had no idea this place existed, and I've been a nawcc member for years..

It really is an interesting place. Horology on a larger scale than just watches. Not a member but an thinking of joining.

2 I think it's great your spouse went along, I can't even get my wife to go to a local watch show...!

3 Nice Patek...

Yes she's a good sport.

And thank you on the Patek -I love it!

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Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, this is amazing, I never knew! Looks like a great rainy fall day trip for me... and I can probably trick Holly into coming along! Thanks!

As a former law enforcement brother I say - definitely go!

skprd13 · 15 July 2014, 12:16 PM

Looks like a great trip, however the décor of the hotel room WOW Austin Powers or what! The food looked amazing along with your wife's and your watch. Right on!
Aloha from Kauai,
Tom

threemonkeys · 15 July 2014, 12:25 PM

Fun post, Drew. Those pristine Dick Tracy and Captain Marvel watches would be great to own.

cedargrove · 15 July 2014, 12:51 PM

Awesome pics. Would love to visit there myself. Thanks for sharing.

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by skprd13

Looks like a great trip, however the décor of the hotel room WOW Austin Powers or what! The food looked amazing along with your wife's and your watch. Right on!
Aloha from Kauai,
Tom

Yes- many hotels are rushing to become "boutique" The Warwick was all - once old world beautiful - then past it's prime - now unfinished boutique. You can find many NYC.

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Fun post, Drew. Those pristine Dick Tracy and Captain Marvel watches would be great to own.

Absolutely- they had an original Mickey Mouse but my photo blurred badly.

14060m · 15 July 2014, 01:03 PM

Thanks for posting the pics
Looked like you had a po of fun

T01 · 15 July 2014, 01:04 PM

Nice pics, thanks for sharing!

KINGROLESAR · 15 July 2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

Awesome pics. Would love to visit there myself. Thanks for sharing.

tkerrmd · 15 July 2014, 01:09 PM

Awesome post !!

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15 July 2014, 09:12 AM	#3
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	Ty for sharing the trip with us ! This is on my next to do list when I get Time off

15 July 2014, 09:13 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Great pics. Thanks for sharing!

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	Very nice, thanks for posting...but you might have to change your name to Prince Patek of the Philippines.

15 July 2014, 09:16 AM	#6
Alanautumn "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Mississippi Watch: exp1 39mm Posts: 141	WOW! Nice pics. I did not know about this museum but it looks interesting. That Hamilton looks good on your wife btw.

15 July 2014, 09:26 AM	#8
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Fantastic trip and photos Drew! All my years in SE PA and I never even knew such an amazing museum existed!!

15 July 2014, 10:18 AM	#12
Gottahaverolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Lancaster, PA Watch: Exp II 42mm Polar Posts: 227	Should have PMed me! I live 10 minutes from the museum! Haha!

15 July 2014, 11:20 AM	#16
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Great museum but man my kids were bored while I was in heaven. Did you drive by the Rolex training facility in Lititz? I drove up to the gate and tried to get a tour! I think James Earl Jones works security there because an ominous voice told me they are not open to the public .

15 July 2014, 11:37 AM	#18
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	That looks like an amazing trip!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

15 July 2014, 11:49 AM	#20
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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,158	Wow, this is amazing, I never knew! Looks like a great rainy fall day trip for me... and I can probably trick Holly into coming along! Thanks! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Looks like a great trip, however the décor of the hotel room WOW Austin Powers or what! The food looked amazing along with your wife's and your watch. Right on! Aloha from Kauai, Tom

15 July 2014, 12:25 PM	#24
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Fun post, Drew. Those pristine Dick Tracy and Captain Marvel watches would be great to own.

15 July 2014, 12:51 PM	#25
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Awesome pics. Would love to visit there myself. Thanks for sharing.

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