oh oh...look what I stumbled upon in Mumbai (pics!!)

[Rscmaine]

"And to think that I saw it on Mumberry Street!"

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Dalip,

Glad to have you back and posting, my friend.

I used to know those guys at Marcks & Co. very well. I mean, it's been a long time since I was last there (1995), but they were wonderful guys to deal with.

At that time, Rolex was still a banned imported item, but now things have changed drastically in India with the booming economy.

Hope all is well with you and your family.

Cheers - JJ

India must be a strange country. They ban the import of Rolex and gladly export Mr Irani.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Jocke

India must be a strange country. They ban the import of Rolex and gladly export Mr Irani.

Ya bastid, that was too damned funny!!

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Ya bastid, that was too damned funny!!

I have some light moments.

Thanks my friend.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I can answer your question, Jim.

I am talking about several years ago when Indian Import policies were very different from what they are today.

Not just Rolex, but several other top SWISS brands were not allowed to be imported. Of course, this encouraged smuggling and corruption no end.

I had a good friend who made regular trips to Singapore and picked up Rolexes for his select customers. He made quite a killing on this business. How he managed to get them past Indian Customs in those days was a miracle.

Today, the Indian economy is seeing an all mighty BOOM. Virtually everything under the sun can be imported. Rolex, Patek, AP, VC and all other high-end brands are now officially imported with ADs scattered all over the place. Bombay (Mumba) alone has 5 Rolex ADs. But with that population, sales are bound to be good.

JJ

There you go Jim...comprehensive as usual JJ. They also have just pulled in Pannerai...quite a few around..and new on the market there.

Also, just for your info JJ I was moonlighting in another (non-rolex) dealer...and of course all the RADO's came out....they were quickly put away again once they saw my face

Originally Posted by kcmo

The DSSD is definitely cool! I can't pull it off.....probably a good thing!

Definitely a good thing Karis!!!

Originally Posted by dardeca

You don't see that very often...a SS Daytona sitting in the display case.

No SS Daytona's here...certainly not in the Ad's I've visited...that one in the pic is mine ...accompanied me on this trip and got a lot of attention from the AD....

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Nice pics, it's always good to see what's out there.
there is one Rolex missing in one of the pictures Dalip, do you have anything to do with it?
Did you buy it?
Hah hah

no....but nearly

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Merry New Year Dalip !

I b twiddlin me fingers in the bar !

I'll be back in there soon my friend.....try to leave some of the good stuff for me

Originally Posted by Jocke

India must be a strange country. They ban the import of Rolex and gladly export Mr Irani.

indeed...

[crazyfingers]

Originally Posted by dalip

No SS Daytona's here...certainly not in the Ad's I've visited

I saw one in Time Avenue in Bandra (W) a few months ago. Not sure if they will still have it. I remember the sales guy trying to tell me how rare they are and I shouldn't expect a discount on that

[dalip]

Originally Posted by crazyfingers

I saw one in Time Avenue in Bandra (W) a few months ago. Not sure if they will still have it. I remember the sales guy trying to tell me how rare they are and I shouldn't expect a discount on that

and we all know where you can get one for a great price Arjun

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by Jocke

India must be a strange country. They ban the import of Rolex and gladly export Mr Irani.

JJ Irani is from India originally? I didn't know that.

He always seemed a little Pagla!

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

JJ Irani is from India originally? I didn't know that.

He always seemed a little Pagla!

I think we're all a "little Pagla"
that's what makes TRF such a great place