The evening was well subscribed, as we had attendees from all over the world- collectors from as far as Europe and Asia were present.

The wine served this evening was appropriately called "DEEP SEA", and we had appropriate cookies made as well.





Below is a representative sample of the hundreds of photos taken showing the passion and love that we all show....for vintage Rolex!! I've not named all guilty parties, but of course feel free to identify yourselves!!

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WHAT AN EVENT !!!!!!!

Would LOVED to be there ... I see so many friends on the photos, absolutly amazing meeting !!!!!!!
Thanks again for sharing, Eric !!!!

Best!
Werner

Was this GTG arranged under Rolexs' auspices or just a private GTG

There ar some great pieces there! Wow

Thanks for showing
Julian

was it a 100% private party or did you get some help or participation
from the Mother house in Geneva? Was the Deep Sea private or from the Geneva
Museum?

Rolex sent some pieces to Fourtane for public showing during Rolex Car Week. For the lack of a better description, the GTG was organized by a bunch of guys who met at Fourtane for a private viewing, then went off the dinner at a place around the corner. The pieces can still be seen at Fourtane until August 16.

We had to cap it at 40 as both the store and the dinner venue could not hold much more than 40.

It was a great evening, great people, and great watches. As my wife pointed out, "it is all about the watches and the passion people have for them.."

Now we have to think of an excuse to hold another event sometime next year..

-Sheldon

Eric, you really know how to have fun.

Which picture from the top are you, so that the next time we speak I will feel that I know you?
Also did you drink all the Deep Sea?

Josh took of to the last bar that was still open in Carmel By-the-Sea
when you where already driving back to SF, I learned a new dicegame there
from 2 locals, LOL!

It was BIG time fun, thanks again!

Before i got too drunk to make any pictures....








Best regards to your lovely wife!!

Philipp

nt

thanks for sharing, looks like fun

nt

vintages, was the wine too a vintage collection.....
Thanks for the great pics.

Many thanks to Sheldon, Eric, Josh and Jake and the hole FOURTANE team!!!

What to say? You saw "some" of the watches, do I need to say more.....

Well, yes... thanks everyone for answering all my (and other peoples) questions. There was a really nice vibe in the room, nobody was left out on whatever "knowledge" level you where on...
And boy, there was a lot to learn!

Also thanks to the ladies...so patiently! (Guy's hope you bought something nice for them , guess you had to go to a three day Hermes bag convention

Also, a special thanks to Josh...not only for organizing but also for your patience...a lot of us addicts where hanging out in his store also Saturday & Sunday (and some are still there....)...

Hope to see you all again soon,
Wolfgang

How cool, I'm impressed and speechless ...all those VERY exclusive watches, passionate collectors! Congrats guys!!!

And Carmel, is THE BEST!!
Been there myself three years ago on a golftrip (played at Poppy Hills, Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay, Pasatiempo and a couple more ...). Still on my wishlist to play them all once more! What an adventure... I'll be back for sure

Pebble Beach


Spanish Bay


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(edit) corrected some typo's

I felt very lucky to be a part. My head is still spinning from some of the watches in the room (or is it due to the Deep Sea wine.....).

Above all wonderful to spend some time with fellow collectors. Many thanks to Josh, Eric, Sheldon, and Jake and all who made this possible.

My Head Is Still Spinning!!!

Not from the DEEP SEA wine (which was really, really good!!!), but from all those crazy cool watches!!!!

Just mind-blowing!!!!

And what a great group!!!!

fun, fun, fun!!!!

))))))))))))))))))))))

I really enjoyed meeting so many of you. The watches were incredible. My hat is of to the organizers. I must say Fortane was an outstanding venue and our host Josh was as usual a class act. I must also comment and show my gratitude for the raffle of the Rolex nick nacks, and the event bags we all received. My autographed photo is a nice addition to the collection. I was so impressed at some of the watches and caliber of quality watches was truly rare. The folks at this event were all very serious about there collections.

It was great to meet so many people that I have talked with, e-mailed with, or done transactions with, and never met in person.

The end of the night was great visiting with friends from the Netherlands and my new friend recently living in L.A. from Germany. I look forward to the next time.

A final note to all from Hong Kong it was great to see you again thanks for making the journey.

Joshua Thompson

Great meeting you too Josh, we had some laughs...basically the jokes were on me but that's OK for this time!!!
And you get the special price for best suit in the house!!!! Only suit I ever saw which matches all the colours of a GMT!!! Cool style!
Wolfgang

Remember the dice playing red-necks at the bar saying Phillips was waring a "purse" when it was clearly a satchel! But I must say your pheromone cologne sure was working we were forced to beat the ladies away from you with a stick! What a GOOD TIME!

Joshua Thompson

was great fun meeting you guys although the watchtalk took a back seat at a certain hour LOL!
Loved the Mike Tyson story and of course Wolfgangs "fatal atraction"

See you soon in Europe!

Ciao, D

Wonderful hosts, great collectors and spectacular watches!

So again, a big thanks to all of you who put this together! An amazing collection of watches and an even better group of people.
Scott

Too bad I missed the fun. I see a few faces I recognize. I am happy it went off so well. =) maverick