Jason Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 So I am bored sitting in the International Terminal Star Alliance Lounge here in Vancouver and I have seen a lot of nice watches today. Its a bi deal for a guy from little old Calgary. I would take pics but thats just plain weird. So far I've seen: Breitling Chrono Avenger Another non-chrono SS Breitling (couldn't tell what it was) Sub Tag F1 and a lady with a J12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Airport lounges are always good viewing posts for watches. Pre-selection process as flyers are either frequent flyers or in first or business. I have seen any number of great watches in that same lounge if that is the one for Cathay Pacific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devedander Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Now question is can you spot if they are reps or not Get a camera with zoom and see what you can pull off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondbaseman12 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 yeah try to zoom on those pannies to find the recessed pin problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 You on your way to Japan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I wasn't in the lounge on my last business trip, but I noticed quite a few nice watches just waiting for my flight. Two subs, one Breitling, and two Omegas. Not one Panerai though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Get a camera with zoom and see what you can pull off You'd pull off getting pulled off by security for questioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I was in Geneva airport earlier today. No need to check other passenger's wrists as there are display case after display case of wonderful watches. Spent a very happy time trying on a Steelfish, a Monaco and a MM Grand Turismo XL to work out which one I liked best. Still can't decide; I love them all! If you're going to be stuck in an airport, Geneva is a watch-lovers dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I was in Geneva airport earlier today. No need to check other passenger's wrists as there are display case after display case of wonderful watches. Spent a very happy time trying on a Steelfish, a Monaco and a MM Grand Turismo XL to work out which one I liked best. Still can't decide; I love them all! If you're going to be stuck in an airport, Geneva is a watch-lovers dream Geneva and Zurich are both great. The other great airport for watch lovers is Frankfurt. Every high end watch brand is for sale there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the collector Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Are watches in the Geneva ad Zurich airports tax free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I always see more omegas in airports than I can count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Working in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas 5 days a week I see a large number of amazing watches and it is great amusment for sure. "Watch talk" has become a good pastime and you would be surprised about how people love to talk about their watches. Except on occasion if someone is wearing a rep then they tend to shy away and exhibit a somewhat uncomfortable demeanor. Depending on the situation I will or will not tell them my watch is s rep, but it sure is interesting to see what people are wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I traveled 70k Air Miles last year, and have spent countless hours in Airport Boardrooms... I actually enjoy sparking up conversations with peeps... I come right and say "hey nice [fill in brand]"... Folks like talking about there pieces... It's a source of pride I guess... Had a wonderful conversation last month in the Cabo Airport with a guy who had a PAM 111 on... Where People Gather, Life Happens... And I for one happen to enjoy talking with total strangers about there Watches... justmy2centsforwhatitsworth TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Working in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas 5 days a week I see a large number of amazing watches and it is great amusment for sure. "Watch talk" has become a good pastime and you would be surprised about how people love to talk about their watches. Except on occasion if someone is wearing a rep then they tend to shy away and exhibit a somewhat uncomfortable demeanor. Depending on the situation I will or will not tell them my watch is s rep, but it sure is interesting to see what people are wearing. Are you the dealer at the high stakes poker table that asked me about my Pam 251? I love Caesars. Forum shops are great. They have a Tourneau that opened there recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Are you the dealer at the high stakes poker table that asked me about my Pam 251? I love Caesars. Forum shops are great. They have a Tourneau that opened there recently. I am not that dealer, but thanks for asking and yes, Caesars is great, although it was better before Harrahs bought it. The Tourneau store is a place I am in quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I am not that dealer, but thanks for asking and yes, Caesars is great, although it was better before Harrahs bought it. The Tourneau store is a place I am in quite often. How can I beat the casino and win ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 How can I beat the casino and win ? The only way to beat the casino is single deck blackjack. You will find it at the Golden Nugget downtown. I play 2 handed, $100/hand and last time made $1,100 in about 1.5 hours. If you can't count one deck, your best off not gambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 How can I beat the casino and win ? Rodney Dangerfield once said that he spent the rest of his life trying to win back the 3 bucks he lost at the tables in Atlantic City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Rodney Dangerfield once said that he spent the rest of his life trying to win back the 3 bucks he lost at the tables in Atlantic City That is too funny. I have read many books on blackjack and poker, card counting, odds, etc. I have made a lot of money gambling. Believe me you can beat the casinos. You just have to play the right games and know some basic strategy. You won't do it with slots or pai gow or any of the carnival games, but with blackjack or craps you can have an advantage. At the very least you can play for several hours, have some fun, get free drinks and comp points to use for a nice dinner. That is winning in my book. I love Vegas baby!!! Another great Rodney quote: Last night my wife said do you wnat some super sex? I said I'll have the soup......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 The only way to beat the casino is single deck blackjack. You will find it at the Golden Nugget downtown. I play 2 handed, $100/hand and last time made $1,100 in about 1.5 hours. If you can't count one deck, your best off not gambling. I'll have to try that ! I know basic strategy by now, but haven't tried counting. I think I'll start on that soon. Have to ask you about how to get an advantage in craps though. BBy the way, is 2-handed playing twice at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 You on your way to Japan? Its been a long time without internet access. For some reason RWG was a blocked site in Myanmar, where I have been travelling for 3 weeks. So back to Canada for 5 days then I will be off to Tokyo on Saturday. Talk about some gruiling flights. But I should be use to it by now, I hit this side of the pacific 4 times in 2006 and SA 3 times. I have more airmiles than I know what to do with, guess I need more vacation days!!! I did see some nice watches at MBK in my stopover, but the prices were higher than our dealers so a big thumbs up to them on the competitive pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Saw a HBB black face @ lunch in NYC - West Village today! It was an asian guy, it looked great on him. Much better than it would on me. No idea if it was real or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrain Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) I'll have to try that ! I know basic strategy by now, but haven't tried counting. I think I'll start on that soon. Have to ask you about how to get an advantage in craps though. BBy the way, is 2-handed playing twice at the same time? A small advantage over the house, in craps, can be obtained by intelligent betting, dice setting, and dice control. Placing smart bets is easy, Dice setting is easy, dice control is more difficult, but is where the real advantage lies. After the initial roll in craps, the house wins with every roll of the "7". By controlling how often the "7", or the "devil", shows up, you can tilt the advange slightly from the house to the player. There are several good forums on the topic, one of the most popular being Heavy's Forum, a link is attached below. Much like this forum, I think you have to pay a small membership fee for full access. I was on this forum for a year, good people, funny, boatload of knowledge, down to which table to play on which casino, no kidding. Enjoy, as this can also be an addictive hobby, especially the few weeks you are practicing before your trip to the casisnos Heavy's Axis Power Craps forum Edited February 13, 2007 by Blackrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 A large number of gens pass through airports that's for sure! Last year i went to spain, and sat next to someone with a Breitling for Bentley. Black dial, very nice! Got chatting to him about watches, nice bloke, and very nice watch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 airport watch watching update for my latest trip: Nothing much but a couple of subs. one guy on the rental car tram with a TT black dial Sub was eyeballing my PAM 127 rather intently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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