Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Red wine bar looks nice but scanning the pics anywhere for a large group to be together with watches. We going to take over the whole bar, OK with me! Steak house looks nice also, maybe as you say there we can get a big table & hang. Location nether here nor there to me. My original thought was a Sat or Sun afternoon thing as places are empty as I had envisioned us getting a big pack room table or basically having almost the whole place to ourselves. I will make a call to a connected cousin in Hoboken, hopefully he can get us what we need. Just been waiting for some normalization down there before making an inquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocomike Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Count me in. Pretty free with the dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroom Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 How many people? 8-10 right? Wine bar backroom should easily be able to accommodate, plus we can get up and walk around more easily than we would at the steak place - assuming we get there before the backroom fills up. Here is a pic of the space. http://imgur.com/a/VGPOq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Wow Red looks good, what time do they open ? Get there early take up the space & yes most likely 8 I do not expect everyone to show. I have other blogs I am active on (Not watches) & we rarely get all who commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Pocomike will be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burg650 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 It seem that there are only 4 to 5 of us on this post, so any place should do as we do not need a large room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Burg I have 9 with Poco, so figure 7-8 but it's not the room, we will all be bringing some watches which we will put out at times look at etc. So we need some table space. Considering this is the first time we will be meeting each other in person (for most) IMHO a private setting would be best , but maybe not. Also I always plan on meeting the lowest common denominator of cost, what is pocket change to some could be over the top for others. I have done this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hey I know there are NY metro guys out there come on join the party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilazn Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 So do I lug my watch box with me on the subway there? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 wilzan the guys do it in Europe all the time ( gtg countries away from each other) , not being a wise guy maybe we should ask them. They use mass transit a lot more than we do. I will tell you that was a concern of mine being in NY out in the open with as far they know 7-8 guys holding 70-100k of watches out on tables. I will reach out to my cousin see if I can get someplace where we know the owner & security is not a concern. By the way a Macy's shopping bag on subway is seen all the time or put some in a small duffel bag in socks with bubble wrap. ( maybe you are on the way to NY Athletic Club what do they know) I use aluminum cases not display type this one highly recommend http://www.techswiss...94&categoryId=2 & i must not buy three as I will fill it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroom Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 No worries about the crowd at the wine bar. You are not going to get any sketchy folks there it is not a party spot and the only people that even know about it are locals from the lux buildings around there. It is not a popular place for anyone except local wine lovers. It is very safe I can assure you. If we get there before 7-8 we will have the back area to ourselves. Just need to make sure there is no private party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilazn Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Oh wow that aluminum watch box is nice for the price. I just bought a 10 watch display case from the same company. I have a 5 watch box I could use but that's display too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 What is the current thinking on date and place? If I am in town I will be there and see if I can rope up some of the old school guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Meister I will try & get consenous over weekend & set out some dates. Red sounds good when I do above then we can check about party there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 OK guys got aline on a place http://biggiesclambar.com/hoboken2/ right down the block from path station (site of old Clam Broth House) menu is perfect for a bunch of guys & bar is fully stocked. It is the kinda place we can be a loud or get that way etc...... Prices are reasonable the owner is an old friend of my family as he went to school W/ Mom & Dad back in the day (before WW II). I can make a call get us a spot reserved. If security is a concern I can look into having a couple of guys on the payroll so to speak for the evening. Parking cars escorting our NY attendees to path station after (my biggest concern) drunk guys with a case of watches are an invitation. This being said If Meister thinks he can get a few more in NY location I am all for it, as of yet non of the Jersey guys have voiced any opinion on NY option. I of course will do whatever. Floating Sat Dec 1st evening 5,6,7 ? or the 2nd Dec Sunday 2pm afternoon thing as neither Jets nor Giants are playing we will not have a crowd to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burg650 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ok Mike I am not too thrilled about going into the City, there is my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hey burg I'm out here lets see what the boys say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hoboken sounds good but will it be ok by December? That place got messed up pretty bad. Anyway keep me posted, besides the inside basel events and the one Vacheron had this will be my first gtg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Great Tony we shall see & thanks for the prompt response, let us see where others are at. They are up & running now future storms only God can say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Bump for feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burg650 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Just took a ride through Hoboken (Washington) and all is open, you would not know just a week ago it was river running through there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Burg thanks for on the spot report. Did you ride past the place I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burg650 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Burg thanks for on the spot report. Did you ride past the place I had in mind. Did not think I would have gone that way, did not remember the address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lja1821 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hey mike those Dates work for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ok Pep waiting on the rest of the guys to chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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