No apologies, this is a brag post
Anybody else on the forum invited to this event? I'm not entirely sure how this works, I suspect there is a set number of guests, probably all from the same geography (Southern California in my case). For anyone that has done this trip, I would be all ears on your experience, and how I get the most out of the experience! I'm bringing my youngest son with me, he's geeked

 

Photo of repo receiving invite

 

hand delivered...

 

That's awesome! The official description of Hef's facial expression here is "S**t eating grin".

As for how I scored this invite, well, buy lots of watches (I'm most certainly paying for this trip,if you know what I mean).
Actually, I think another key factor is the local AD could see I am a Speedmaster nut, a space nut, and I think they could see how much I would truly enjoy and appreciate this experience. At least, I don't think any of that hurt.

 

Hmm...maybe giving that gift to the AD reps paid off! Sounds like an exciting trip-take lots of pics to share with us here!

 

For sure...She's winding more than Hef's watch ;-)

 

Congrats!

The St. Regis is outstanding & the Space Center is a place that geeks and non-geeks will get excited about.

Oh and if you get a chance....go have a drink at Poolside at The Hotel ZaZA......incredible!

 

i already went to that is cool you will have fun.. the space center is very cool. take your DSLR with you. and the Dinner at the museum is the best

 

Just seen the letter and im impressed, but on seeing the first part of your name im guessing your last name is Kennedy. I bet this sort of thing happens to you all the time.

 

Hey repo,
If you haven't decided on who to take, I could clear my schedule those days !

 

as an adult I generally shy away from envy and hatred for a fellow human being but you sir have just started a list all of your own

I jest obviously, hope you have a great time and look forward to the full story after.

I have just posted a box of chocolates to the ladies at my AD

 

Sorry Buck, I've already invited my youngest son to go with me, otherwise I would ask dsio to put up an auction on the forum and it could go to the highest bidder and we split the profits

deer - its ok to hate me, it was cruel to post this thread. The back story is that I knew Omega had these client trips from time to time, but I had no idea how to weasel my way into one. I don't think I'm anywhere near a top customer by total spend, so I didn't think that would be my path. I am a huge Omega fan, and definitely a Speedmaster and space fanatic, which certainly was apparent to the staff in the boutique. I brought my buddy into the AD a few weeks ago and he ended buying a Planet Ocean (which didn't hurt my "cred" with the AD). And then, I made my largest watch purchase two weeks ago (45th Apollo XI Speedy w/ titanium bracelet, and a TinTin Speedy as a package deal), and it was during the final stages of closing this deal they asked if I would like to go on this trip.... I didn't bring it up, but my hand extended forward to shake on that deal 1 millisecond after it was offered.

 

That's incredible. Please, please, please take many pictures with a good dSLR (Nikon, Canon, etc.) and don't forget a speedlight for the camera.

We are waiting!

 

when you go say hi to Roland for me he is a great and funny guy.

 

Lucky you!!
I do imagine inviting european people (and paying the travel) is not so common.