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Raypep · 4 May 2021, 02:02 AM

I'm in Clearwater Beach for the week, wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a place to stop to see some watches? If there is a must-go jeweler, please let me know!

Thank you in advance!

Ferdelious · 4 May 2021, 03:14 AM

Harold Freeman in Bellair is the closest AD to Clearwater Beach. I've actually never been there so I don't know what the inventory will be like.

You could also check out Mayors in International Plaza but the last time I was there it was slim pickings.

Raypep · 4 May 2021, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Harold Freeman in Bellair is the closest AD to Clearwater Beach. I've actually never been there so I don't know what the inventory will be like.

You could also check out Mayors in International Plaza but the last time I was there it was slim pickings.

I'll try to stop at both! Thank you for your insight!

Sublovin · 4 May 2021, 08:08 AM

You’re going to Clearwater Beach, forget about empty cases of watches. Go to Frenchy’s on the beach, get a grouper sandwich, a cold beer and watch the sunset.

Cgill1982 · 5 May 2021, 03:11 AM

Defo get to Frenchys!!

CharlesN · 5 May 2021, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cgill1982

Defo get to Frenchys!!

Oh I remember Frenchy's well.

I went there straight after visiting a Patek Philippe AD quite locally.

They also sold rolex watches.

The food was outstanding, I would definately go again (& again).

Fleetlord · 5 May 2021, 03:52 AM

Too crowded for me..

St Pete Beach is solid

Nothing to see at the AD there

samson66 · 5 May 2021, 04:03 AM

There's an AD right next to the airport in Tampa too. Not sure on the inventory

aayates · 5 May 2021, 04:31 AM

Any AD recommendations in Cancun? Headed there on vacation late July.

Tag_asian · 5 May 2021, 04:47 AM

Why waste time on empty Rolex AD watch cases when you can eat drink and party at the beaches......

Jake E · 5 May 2021, 05:13 AM

I live in Tampa and can echo the other posts... you aren't going to find full display cases (of Rolex) anywhere.

Having said that, my go to since moving to town in February has been Mayors at International Plaza. They have a decent selection of Omega/Cartier/Panerai/IWC/Tudor (probably a few others I'm missing as well).

Additionally International Plaza has Mont Blanc, Breitling and Invicta (ha) stores.

I'll be this weekend picking up a Cartier Santos (the gray dial ADLC bezel on steel model) and thanks to this thread, I'll probably head to Frenchy's afterwards!

1665fan · 5 May 2021, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag_asian

Why waste time on empty Rolex AD watch cases when you can eat drink and party at the beaches......

Touché!

MrGoat · 5 May 2021, 05:55 AM

I bought my watch from International Diamond Center. They’re not too far a trip from Clearwater Beach. When I was there in June of last year they had two cases full of pre owned Rolex watches. Not including all sorts of other jewelry. Maybe worth a trip if you’re looking to check out some watches.

Link to their website for the Clearwater store. https://shopidc.com/pages/clearwater-location

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aayates · 5 May 2021, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag_asian

Why waste time on empty Rolex AD watch cases when you can eat drink and party at the beaches......

I think I will just eat drink and party at the beaches

turkeysub93 · 5 May 2021, 07:35 AM

Visit Keegans if you want a real grouper sandwich

NYC6 · 5 May 2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

You’re going to Clearwater Beach, forget about empty cases of watches. Go to Frenchy’s on the beach, get a grouper sandwich, a cold beer and watch the sunset.

Frenchys, love that place. I lived in Clearwater (Sand Key) back in the late 80’s early 90’s. I still talk about their grouper Sammy’s and how much better they are then any I’ve had since. Glad to hear they’re still there. Gonna have to make a trip back.

Sorry don’t know any watch places there. I had my Bulova Accutron dive watch and that’s all I needed then.

NYC6 · 5 May 2021, 07:46 AM

delete.

Pauln · 5 May 2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Too crowded for me..

St Pete Beach is solid

Nothing to see at the AD there

Looking for a good beach-side place to stay at St Pete beach. Any ideas?

Onequik135i · 5 May 2021, 11:34 AM

I’m in Tampa as well, last I was at mayors international plaza was 4 weeks back to pick up a sub date when I had received the call. Bare cases just about excluding a few PM models. Ask for Nick, great guy to deal with. Enjoy your stay here, Florida has the best of everything especially the Governor.

77T · 5 May 2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pauln

Looking for a good beach-side place to stay at St Pete beach. Any ideas?

Don CeSar is one option. If you can get the dates you want.

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Pauln · 5 May 2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Don CeSar is one option. If you can get the dates you want.

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Thanks. Yes I was looking at that one.

Marcaine · 5 May 2021, 12:02 PM

Grouper sammy at Frenchy's never disappoints.
the real star of the show at Frency's is the She Crab soup.
The ceviche is top of the line as well.

I was at Mayor's 2 weeks ago, no Rolex.

dnd2984 · 5 May 2021, 12:17 PM

I am in Tampa. Dont waste time with Rolex ADs. We have total of 3 and all empty.

GMT Aviator · 5 May 2021, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aayates

Any AD recommendations in Cancun? Headed there on vacation late July.

Yeah, there’s a few. Haven’t been for about a year now, but all I’ll say is Mexican Rolex got to be the most expensive on the planet. You might as well grab-a-grey!

Jack T · 6 May 2021, 12:06 AM

Based on threads of this sort for the last year, there doesn’t seem to be a single AD anywhere, anywhere, that has enough stock to get me out of my chair, beach or otherwise.

Ferdelious · 6 May 2021, 04:14 AM

Frenchy's is great spot especially for a sunset but The Bait House has better food IMO. https://www.clearwaterbaithouse.com/

Cgill1982 · 6 May 2021, 04:36 AM

The bait house is great tbh! Went last year for beers and a chill as it brought back memories of getting bait almost 30years ago from there with my dad, then we would fish all day with the water up to our waists with bait buckets fastens to us, this was off the south east end of clearwater, prob not the safest thing to do with hind sight!

TJO · 6 May 2021, 07:23 PM

Was there back in Nov '19, the blackened mahi mahi was great here also

Went by the Rolex shop in International Plaza mall, not too many sports models then either ( iirc they had a Rootbeer GMT )

travisb · 6 May 2021, 07:34 PM

All of the Rolex ADs here have empty cases just like everywhere else (unless they decide to open up their safe for you

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Enjoy the beach and some great spots to eat!

4 May 2021, 02:02 AM	#1
Raypep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Raymond Location: Wisconsin Watch: DJ / BLNR / Sub Posts: 370	Visiting Clearwater/Clearwater Beach I'm in Clearwater Beach for the week, wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a place to stop to see some watches? If there is a must-go jeweler, please let me know! Thank you in advance!

4 May 2021, 03:14 AM	#2
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	Harold Freeman in Bellair is the closest AD to Clearwater Beach. I've actually never been there so I don't know what the inventory will be like. You could also check out Mayors in International Plaza but the last time I was there it was slim pickings. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

4 May 2021, 08:08 AM	#4
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	You’re going to Clearwater Beach, forget about empty cases of watches. Go to Frenchy’s on the beach, get a grouper sandwich, a cold beer and watch the sunset. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

5 May 2021, 03:11 AM	#5
Cgill1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK Posts: 174	Defo get to Frenchys!! Attached Images

5 May 2021, 11:34 AM	#19
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	I’m in Tampa as well, last I was at mayors international plaza was 4 weeks back to pick up a sub date when I had received the call. Bare cases just about excluding a few PM models. Ask for Nick, great guy to deal with. Enjoy your stay here, Florida has the best of everything especially the Governor. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

5 May 2021, 03:52 AM	#7
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Too crowded for me.. St Pete Beach is solid Nothing to see at the AD there

5 May 2021, 04:03 AM	#8
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	There's an AD right next to the airport in Tampa too. Not sure on the inventory

5 May 2021, 04:31 AM	#9
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	Any AD recommendations in Cancun? Headed there on vacation late July.

5 May 2021, 04:47 AM	#10
Tag_asian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196	Why waste time on empty Rolex AD watch cases when you can eat drink and party at the beaches......

5 May 2021, 05:13 AM	#11
Jake E "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9	I live in Tampa and can echo the other posts... you aren't going to find full display cases (of Rolex) anywhere. Having said that, my go to since moving to town in February has been Mayors at International Plaza. They have a decent selection of Omega/Cartier/Panerai/IWC/Tudor (probably a few others I'm missing as well). Additionally International Plaza has Mont Blanc, Breitling and Invicta (ha) stores. I'll be this weekend picking up a Cartier Santos (the gray dial ADLC bezel on steel model) and thanks to this thread, I'll probably head to Frenchy's afterwards!

5 May 2021, 05:55 AM	#13
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,474	I bought my watch from International Diamond Center. They’re not too far a trip from Clearwater Beach. When I was there in June of last year they had two cases full of pre owned Rolex watches. Not including all sorts of other jewelry. Maybe worth a trip if you’re looking to check out some watches. Link to their website for the Clearwater store. https://shopidc.com/pages/clearwater-location Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2021, 07:35 AM	#15
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618	Visit Keegans if you want a real grouper sandwich

5 May 2021, 07:46 AM	#17
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	delete.

5 May 2021, 12:02 PM	#22
Marcaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Florida Watch: CPE1704TKS Posts: 87	Grouper sammy at Frenchy's never disappoints. the real star of the show at Frency's is the She Crab soup. The ceviche is top of the line as well. I was at Mayor's 2 weeks ago, no Rolex.

5 May 2021, 12:17 PM	#23
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,302	I am in Tampa. Dont waste time with Rolex ADs. We have total of 3 and all empty.

6 May 2021, 12:06 AM	#25
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Based on threads of this sort for the last year, there doesn’t seem to be a single AD anywhere, anywhere, that has enough stock to get me out of my chair, beach or otherwise. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

6 May 2021, 04:14 AM	#26
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	Frenchy's is great spot especially for a sunset but The Bait House has better food IMO. https://www.clearwaterbaithouse.com/ __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

6 May 2021, 04:36 AM	#27
Cgill1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK Posts: 174	The bait house is great tbh! Went last year for beers and a chill as it brought back memories of getting bait almost 30years ago from there with my dad, then we would fish all day with the water up to our waists with bait buckets fastens to us, this was off the south east end of clearwater, prob not the safest thing to do with hind sight!

6 May 2021, 07:23 PM	#28
TJO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Finland Posts: 28	Was there back in Nov '19, the blackened mahi mahi was great here also Went by the Rolex shop in International Plaza mall, not too many sports models then either ( iirc they had a Rootbeer GMT )

6 May 2021, 07:34 PM	#29
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	All of the Rolex ADs here have empty cases just like everywhere else (unless they decide to open up their safe for you) Enjoy the beach and some great spots to eat!

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