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Old 19 May 2023, 10:10 PM   #1
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Bermuda - Worth Rolex Shopping?

Hi Gang,

Off to Bermuda for a getaway. I haven't been there since Pre-COVID, Pre-Rolex craziness - so my recollections of full cases are from another era.

Anyone been recently? Is it worth heading into Hamilton to look or, as I STRONGLY suspect, the world there is just like here.

I'm in the market for a DJ41, but not in any rush, and always steel sport/gmt.

Thanks!
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Old 19 May 2023, 10:11 PM   #2
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Old 19 May 2023, 10:12 PM   #3
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Bermuda is worthwhile for shopping anything!!!
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Old 19 May 2023, 10:37 PM   #4
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There’s a good chance they might have a DJ41 in stock
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Old 19 May 2023, 11:08 PM   #5
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Old 19 May 2023, 11:10 PM   #6
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Go for it. Word is more stuff is not presold and available.
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Old 19 May 2023, 11:15 PM   #7
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I was in Bermuda, and stayed just outside of Hamilton, in summer of 2021. Beautiful island. Don't bother shopping for a Rolex. It will be a waste of time. There was nothing to buy then and I'm sure it's the same situation now: Nothing to buy as a "walk-in" customer, just like in the USA.
Enjoy the sun, the sand, the water.
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Old 19 May 2023, 11:34 PM   #8
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I was in Bermuda, and stayed just outside of Hamilton, in summer of 2021. Beautiful island. Don't bother shopping for a Rolex. It will be a waste of time. There was nothing to buy then and I'm sure it's the same situation now: Nothing to buy as a "walk-in" customer, just like in the USA.
Enjoy the sun, the sand, the water.
You're thinking about this like I am. Vacation time is precious. I've got plenty of ways for getting watches from existing relationships with the normal-ish wait times. I may or may not go to Hamilton - so my the question in my mind is - do we think it is worth a special trip.
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Old 21 May 2023, 05:47 PM   #9
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FWIW when I visited I got offered a two tone rose gold Yachtmaster 40 at Crissons in Hamilton.
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Old 21 May 2023, 10:39 PM   #10
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My very 1st Rolex Sub was purchased in 1998 from Crisson in Hamilton, my wife also bought a ring that day. I wonder if this would count as a purchase history and let me pick something up ;)
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Old 22 May 2023, 03:25 AM   #11
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Like fishermen say, u can ONLY catch fish if u cast that net.

I'm going back home in July and there's only one AD in the entire island and they have a "first come , first serve" basis but limited stock but from reviews, I've seen flyers pick up datejust, daytona etc.

I was in Hawaii earlier this year and was offered a DJ41 (silver dial smooth). Ya just never know ..sometimes luck strikes in the most unexpected place!!
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Old 22 May 2023, 03:46 AM   #12
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We were in Bermuda in 2022 and the AD’s case was full of tumbleweeds.
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Old 22 May 2023, 04:26 AM   #13
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Too much insurance money there. No chance unless you’re wanting to see exhibition pieces.
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