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ltmgeller · 17 February 2016, 07:16 AM

This is my first real cruise and I have to say, so far not loving it. I'm on the carnival pride out of Baltimore heading to the Bahamas. Ther are selling a bunch of old Datejusts and daydates. I looked at 18038 9mil serial champagne dial aftermarket sapphire crystal that they claimed was independently authenticated. They were asking $29k US but would give me a break and sell it to me for $22,500. I had to bite my tongue to not laugh in his face. I should start selling my watches on the boat. I'll make a fortune. Anyone encounter anything like this before?

ltmgeller · 17 February 2016, 07:18 AM

I forgot to mention that it's not the Rolex sales that is making he cruise bad. We've been in rough weather for two days now and just about everyone is sick. Someone got sick outside of my stateroom and it's taking the crew too long to handle it.

GB-man · 17 February 2016, 07:19 AM

I recall a thread talking about this before. Never done a cruise before and you're confirming my thoughts.

Regardless, have fun

ltmgeller · 17 February 2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I recall a thread talking about this before. Never done a cruise before and you're confirming my thoughts.

Regardless, have fun

Thanks Tom. I'm having fun with my family and my friend and his family but the kids are bored. My wife is seasick. Just a rocking barel of monkeys on the sea. My son and his friend are literally bouncing off the walls. So much so that they almost broke the sprinkler head. Next time we fly. Hopefully the weather will be nice when we hit the Bahamas in the am.

Bigbuckeye · 17 February 2016, 07:24 AM

With the exception of taking the QM2 to England....I have ZERO desire to do a cruise.

brandrea · 17 February 2016, 07:25 AM

This is yet another reason for me not to cruise.

Make the best of it, I'm sure there's lots to see and do.

Maiden · 17 February 2016, 07:35 AM

Just came back from a cruise and loved it. The Rolex prices on the boat were laughable. The prices in St. Thomas were not bad however. Given I am Canadian it wasn't for me as the exchange kills it, but in US$ the prices were not too bad.

GerardoG · 17 February 2016, 07:49 AM

I miss cruises. I do like them a lot! Enjoy!

mapalfa · 17 February 2016, 07:55 AM

Work dates willing, we'll be trying our first cruise in April - Singapore to Dubai on the QM2.

It's taken me 10 years to persuade the wife, so it better go well. I'm hoping the chance of wearing posh frocks every night for 10 days will keep her happy.

Kneecough · 17 February 2016, 07:59 AM

I love cruises, sorry to hear you caught some bad weather.

123Blueface · 17 February 2016, 08:04 AM

Saw used Rolex for sale on Royal Caribbean as well this past year, on two different ships.

Cuts33 · 17 February 2016, 08:07 AM

Take the next cruise out of one of the Florida ports.

Something tells me you will have a better time.

sco · 17 February 2016, 08:14 AM

I've been on many cruises, and enjoyed them all. Actually met my wife on one in 1997!! I know it's a little late, but I wouldn't recommend Carnival... Good Luck and try to enjoy!

silverbullet818 · 17 February 2016, 08:27 AM

Used Rolex on a ship is a bad idea. Hard to verify as you can't really even go anywhere for a second opinion.

I guess you can take really good photos and send them here for the pros here to comment! BUT the internet cost on board the ship would clean you out.

Glock2710 · 17 February 2016, 08:33 AM

Living in central Florida my wife and I have been on many cruises. Last year was the first one that had Rolexes for sale. Like you, I found the prices ridiculous.

metallic · 17 February 2016, 08:52 AM

Just like watches, with cruise lines you must be selective. Carnival???...the Invicta of cruise lines. Like a floating WalMart at sea. Try something much higher end, like a Crystal cruise. A completely different experience.

Mosbrook · 17 February 2016, 09:00 AM

There's a pretty big front passing east off the coast from Maine down to Florida. Probably just bad timing.

Hpozzuoli · 17 February 2016, 09:04 AM

I love cruises. If we don't charter we do Disney now and have been for the past 3 years. Probably 6 cruises on Disney during that time. Before that it was always Royal Carribean. Maybe 10 cruises with RC. I love bad weather and rough seas. I am a boat person so I am in my element. Everyone views cruises differently. We always leave out of Miami and spend a few days before and after the cruise in town at a hotel.

Jim Smyth · 17 February 2016, 09:35 AM

I love Carnival, younger crowd and we always have a great time even when the weather is bad. Its hard to believe they sell used Rolexs on the ship. Talk about a sucker born every day!

AboutTime · 17 February 2016, 09:40 AM

We've cruised quite a bit and we love it ... but we fall into the age bracket that's typical for cruise ship passengers. I didn't enjoy cruising either when I was young (under 50). Sorry you've had some unpleasant weather. I've never seen used watches for sale on any cruise ship yet.

kauf2947 · 17 February 2016, 09:43 AM

I was also on the Pride during the 2015 Christmas vacation. I could not believe the asking prices but assumed anyone that won big in the casino probably wouldn't think twice about buying one.

SemperFi · 17 February 2016, 10:00 AM

My wife and I have been on 19 cruises. Needless to say, we love them, but they're not for everyone. Hope you try it again some day with better results.

descartes · 17 February 2016, 10:05 AM

Small ship cruising is the bomb. SilverSea or Seabourn.
6 Star experience and more like being on a big yacht than a cruise ship.

Old Expat Beast · 17 February 2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by descartes

Small ship cruising is the bomb. SilverSea or Seabourn.
6 Star experience and more like being on a big yacht than a cruise ship.

My wife and I are going on a Silversea Mediterranean cruise in April.

THC · 17 February 2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

My wife and I are going on a Silversea Mediterranean cruise in April.

Awesome... Look forward to the pics

Old Expat Beast · 17 February 2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Awesome... Look forward to the pics

Don't hold your breath, Tom, I usually let the wife manage the "look at us" department, via Facebook

THC · 17 February 2016, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Don't hold your breath, Tom, I usually let the wife manage the "look at us" department, via Facebook

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descartes · 17 February 2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

My wife and I are going on a Silversea Mediterranean cruise in April.

Enjoy!

THC · 17 February 2016, 10:08 AM

I cruised out of Miami on the Norway back in 1993 and man, I was in bed for the first 12 hours sea sick.. So I know what you mean.. Rocking and Rolling indeed.. Those watch prices are funny.. If one watch is sold per cruise then they are cleaning up on clueless buyers

Pedros · 17 February 2016, 10:28 AM

My fiance and I love cruising, but that's probably because we love binge eating and playing some table games.

That said, pretty much all the jewelry and duty free items are there to take advantage of the uninformed.

17 February 2016, 07:16 AM	#1
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Rolex for sale on a cruise ship This is my first real cruise and I have to say, so far not loving it. I'm on the carnival pride out of Baltimore heading to the Bahamas. Ther are selling a bunch of old Datejusts and daydates. I looked at 18038 9mil serial champagne dial aftermarket sapphire crystal that they claimed was independently authenticated. They were asking $29k US but would give me a break and sell it to me for $22,500. I had to bite my tongue to not laugh in his face. I should start selling my watches on the boat. I'll make a fortune. Anyone encounter anything like this before? Attached Images

17 February 2016, 07:18 AM	#2
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	I forgot to mention that it's not the Rolex sales that is making he cruise bad. We've been in rough weather for two days now and just about everyone is sick. Someone got sick outside of my stateroom and it's taking the crew too long to handle it.

17 February 2016, 07:19 AM	#3
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I recall a thread talking about this before. Never done a cruise before and you're confirming my thoughts. Regardless, have fun

17 February 2016, 07:24 AM	#5
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	With the exception of taking the QM2 to England....I have ZERO desire to do a cruise.

17 February 2016, 07:25 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,115	This is yet another reason for me not to cruise. Make the best of it, I'm sure there's lots to see and do.

17 February 2016, 07:35 AM	#7
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Just came back from a cruise and loved it. The Rolex prices on the boat were laughable. The prices in St. Thomas were not bad however. Given I am Canadian it wasn't for me as the exchange kills it, but in US$ the prices were not too bad.

17 February 2016, 07:49 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I miss cruises. I do like them a lot! Enjoy!

17 February 2016, 07:55 AM	#9
mapalfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Robin Location: West Wales Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 571	Work dates willing, we'll be trying our first cruise in April - Singapore to Dubai on the QM2. It's taken me 10 years to persuade the wife, so it better go well. I'm hoping the chance of wearing posh frocks every night for 10 days will keep her happy.

17 February 2016, 07:59 AM	#10
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	I love cruises, sorry to hear you caught some bad weather.

17 February 2016, 08:04 AM	#11
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Saw used Rolex for sale on Royal Caribbean as well this past year, on two different ships.

17 February 2016, 08:07 AM	#12
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	Take the next cruise out of one of the Florida ports. Something tells me you will have a better time.

17 February 2016, 08:14 AM	#13
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I've been on many cruises, and enjoyed them all. Actually met my wife on one in 1997!! I know it's a little late, but I wouldn't recommend Carnival... Good Luck and try to enjoy!

17 February 2016, 08:27 AM	#14
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Used Rolex on a ship is a bad idea. Hard to verify as you can't really even go anywhere for a second opinion. I guess you can take really good photos and send them here for the pros here to comment! BUT the internet cost on board the ship would clean you out.

17 February 2016, 08:33 AM	#15
Glock2710 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Central, Florida Watch: 14060M Posts: 288	Living in central Florida my wife and I have been on many cruises. Last year was the first one that had Rolexes for sale. Like you, I found the prices ridiculous.

17 February 2016, 08:52 AM	#16
metallic "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: Ohio Posts: 263	Just like watches, with cruise lines you must be selective. Carnival???...the Invicta of cruise lines. Like a floating WalMart at sea. Try something much higher end, like a Crystal cruise. A completely different experience.

17 February 2016, 09:00 AM	#17
Mosbrook "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 414	There's a pretty big front passing east off the coast from Maine down to Florida. Probably just bad timing.

17 February 2016, 09:04 AM	#18
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	I love cruises. If we don't charter we do Disney now and have been for the past 3 years. Probably 6 cruises on Disney during that time. Before that it was always Royal Carribean. Maybe 10 cruises with RC. I love bad weather and rough seas. I am a boat person so I am in my element. Everyone views cruises differently. We always leave out of Miami and spend a few days before and after the cruise in town at a hotel.

17 February 2016, 09:35 AM	#19
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I love Carnival, younger crowd and we always have a great time even when the weather is bad. Its hard to believe they sell used Rolexs on the ship. Talk about a sucker born every day!

17 February 2016, 09:40 AM	#20
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	We've cruised quite a bit and we love it ... but we fall into the age bracket that's typical for cruise ship passengers. I didn't enjoy cruising either when I was young (under 50). Sorry you've had some unpleasant weather. I've never seen used watches for sale on any cruise ship yet.

17 February 2016, 09:43 AM	#21
kauf2947 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 16	I was also on the Pride during the 2015 Christmas vacation. I could not believe the asking prices but assumed anyone that won big in the casino probably wouldn't think twice about buying one.

17 February 2016, 10:00 AM	#22
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	My wife and I have been on 19 cruises. Needless to say, we love them, but they're not for everyone. Hope you try it again some day with better results.

17 February 2016, 10:05 AM	#23
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Small ship cruising is the bomb. SilverSea or Seabourn. 6 Star experience and more like being on a big yacht than a cruise ship.

17 February 2016, 10:08 AM	#29
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I cruised out of Miami on the Norway back in 1993 and man, I was in bed for the first 12 hours sea sick.. So I know what you mean.. Rocking and Rolling indeed.. Those watch prices are funny.. If one watch is sold per cruise then they are cleaning up on clueless buyers

17 February 2016, 10:28 AM	#30
Pedros "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Peter Location: California Watch: AP 15400 Posts: 74	My fiance and I love cruising, but that's probably because we love binge eating and playing some table games. That said, pretty much all the jewelry and duty free items are there to take advantage of the uninformed.

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