Fun TRF GTG @ Mayors In Tampa Dec 9 2024 (Warning: Pic Heavy !!!)

[enjoythemusic]

After much anticipation, today the vastly larger Mayors (owned by WoS) opened and we had a fun TRF GTG (see this thread https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=965377 ). It was great meeting Onequik135i and dnd2984, plus our fave sales-dude Nick, Abbe, and everyone.

Imho Mayors did a wonderful and impressive overall layout / buildout of the space, with brands clearly having their area. Thankfully, good use of video screens with balance (read: not being overly annoying, flashy, or 'commanding' visually). Decor is simple elegance, with tasteful bits highlighted within various nooks / etc.

Nick kindly gave me a private tour of each VIP room (they have a few) and must say, YES, this is what a luxurious experience should be (imho). Within the main store area, there are various-sized 'meeting spaces', which give a place to gather... perhaps savor a fresh-made coffee and talk (no big whoop :) ).

Many exhibition and pre-loved Rolexs, and most important of all meeting and chatting with passionate TRF members and Nick / Abbe / etc at Mayors. While of course there was no inventory of Rolex other than a DJ... who cares when there were many excllent brands and timepieces available. The red dial H. Moser Pioneer blew me away! i already know the movement as it is within the Heratige I wear from time to time, but that red dial truly has to be seen in person. Can't get a Rolex, here's an excellent choice with impressive precision mechanical movement, 120m waterproofness, etc.

Of course U.N. Freaks, Zenith geeks, and fun Wolf tweaks... plus Cartier were all there. Great selection of Cartier pieces too! Hey, if you can't get a Rolex, a Cartier for yourself or the wife... or share a Tank, is an excellent choice too.

What really, REALLY matters was seeing everyone and having great conversations together. Wait, I kinda said that earlier. Hmmm...

One thing is for sure, we really need to have a monthly or bi-yearly Central FL TRF GTG. Maybe in Naples, or Lakewood Ranch, or once again at Mayors in Tampa. Thanks guys for stopping by this eve and let's do this again

With all that said, hopefully, all my words gave time for the pics to download on your device. As always... enjoy your time

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[rolexjackson]

That’s a ton of blue skies! Looks fun!

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by rolexjackson

That’s a ton of blue skies! Looks fun!

IKR? Totally not planned either, yet we did have 'Four Of A Kind' :)

Blue skies smilin' at me
Nothin' but blue skies do I see

[Onequik135i]

I had a blast & was great to have finally met some of you on here.

[Colorado_kid]

Looks fun. What a beautiful AD.


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[Oldfellow]

Very impressive setup.
And they say a blue sky is hard to get.
Thanks for taking the time to present the story and photos.

[Carguy87]

Awesome pics!

lol that many blue SkyD’s haven’t been in one place outside a grey dealer's display case in a hot minute I’d bet

[enjoythemusic]

Thx guys, (friendly humor) i guess there are worse things to do than enjoying an evening with fellow TRF'ers as we hang out within a high-end timepiece store.

Oooooh, ummmmm... to be fair two of the Blue Skies were ADs, though interesting the two TRF longtimer passionate enthusiasts both also chose to wear their SkyD Blue. Hmmm... interesting.... []~(￣▽￣)~*

[Moondoggy]

Love the Moser torb, wow, is that YG or RG hard to tell from pic. Thanks for posting.

[enjoythemusic]

Agree due to lighting.... it is Rose. https://h-moser.com/product/streamli...lon-6804-0406/

[Steele]

Damn I missed it. 100% I’m in for a meet up once a month. Sign me up.

Great write up and photos I’m excited to go check it out.

[Moondoggy]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Agree due to lighting.... it is Rose. https://h-moser.com/product/streamli...lon-6804-0406/

Love it.

[Cru Jones]

Thanks for the report, seems like a great time was had.

Interesting to see such a massive store with so few watches on display.

[enjoythemusic]

My apologies, a lot of pieces were on display. i simply didn't want to go into such '100% coverage detail' and take pics of each and every item and display case. Plus that seems a bit creepy to me. Please go visit the store and report back on the 30+ cases i didn't photo :)

Please, help me help trf. :)

Plus while you are here, drive to NASA and watch a SpaceX launch.

[MrGoat]

Man, that store is big!!

Glad y’all had a great time, good on you for putting it together Steven!!


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[travisb]

Thanks for the pics Steven!
Bummer I couldn't make it but I'm looking forward to getting in there and check it out.

[1st amg]

Looks like a good time! Nice watches...all the SkyD, made that lone ranger (HULK) look fabulous lol.

[Kinnakeet]

Would like to have attended but we are in Canada. Enjoyed seeing our AD there. Hope to get to the Tampa location before Christmas if possible.

[1William]

Very nice. Thanks for the pictures.

[RichM]

Nice Steven. Thanks for sharing. Song of the day, “ Blue Sky”.

[Avs Fan]

Looks like a great time in Tampa! Would love to see the gold Deepsea in person.

[dnd2984]

Great seeing everyone! Crazy we all showed up in a blue Sky D

[77T]

Kudos to the Central & SWFL branches of the TRF family for rekindling a GTG. Looks like 2/3'rds favor Sky-Diddy and all are happy smiling souls but 1/2 are shy! - a sign of reasonable image AI concerns...

Prior to COVID, ATL had a robust crew that welcomed large GTGs at restaurants and an AD or two. Sadly those days are over with many of the core team now out of the flow.

Keep up the good work!


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[brandrea]

Looks like a fun time. Always great to meet up with fellow WIS, even better at a watch retailer

[Robf52]

Steven, great write up. I couldn't make it last night but would love to join you guys at the next GTG. The new Mayors build-out looks absolutely beautiful and I'll be stopping in this week.

[rmagoo57]

Love reading threads like this!

[Blansky]

Looks great.

Good to see some Ulysse Nardins still getting some exposure as well.

[enjoythemusic]

A most humble thanks everyone, and for those who missed this event there will be more in the future. Maybe get some Naples dealers involved, etc.

And yes U.N. is reeeeeally working hard in many areas. Will be interesting to see their 2025 lineup.

[zama]

A group deal on Skydwellers????????

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by zama

A group deal on Skydwellers????????

Rolex BOGO sale dude. Totally epic righteous!

This was only during Mayors' Grand Opening day, but this deal was only for those who have loved / been active in horology for over 20 years, are members of the NAWCC (National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors) and / or AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants)... plus you had to have a very special Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka.

Who here is a member of the AHCI and / or NAWCC besides Yours Truly?

PS: Who else here besides myself has donated time/currency to help https://horopedia.org ?