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Fila0220 · 8 September 2014, 12:09 PM

Just came back from a 10 day trip from Spain. Barcelona is a beautiful city with touches of Gaudi scattered all over the city. Thought I'd share some photos

The rental sitting outside our apartment. Around the corner from La Sagrada Familia. I'd describe the area as very touristy because of the crowds that gather to see the chruch.

Probably rode around 500 miles in and around the city, thank goodness for diesel.

La Boqueria one of the biggest food markets in all of Europe. Both Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmerman covered it in their shows.

Park Güell

Barceloneta

What are the chances I found a store named after me

Please excuse the sticker, I wanted to keep it on during the busy trip since the steel scratches easily. I'll happily report its off now

FiL

Chelseafan · 8 September 2014, 12:13 PM

Beautiful , stylish city...enjoy!

BBQ BOY · 8 September 2014, 12:16 PM

Beautiful culture. Thanks for sharing.

BoomerSooner · 8 September 2014, 12:40 PM

Enjoyed your pics....thanks for sharing!

DCheeta · 8 September 2014, 12:43 PM

Great city, thanks for sharing! Where else in Spain did you go? It's one of my favorite countries.

Wesley Crusher · 8 September 2014, 12:47 PM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing! Barcelona is a great city. My mouth is watering just thinking about jamon iberico de bellota.

carreramay · 8 September 2014, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the pics. My wife and I were in Barcelona this past June. I didn't own a Rolex then, but do now. Beautiful city and great food. We stayed in El Born. Would go back in a minute.

mikeceee · 8 September 2014, 12:57 PM

Awesome pics and gorgeous watch! Thanks for sharing :)

kamek · 8 September 2014, 12:58 PM

Bravo! Thanks for sharing! :)

Hairdude1 · 8 September 2014, 01:32 PM

Great pics! Looks like a great trip!

Nycturbovr6 · 8 September 2014, 02:19 PM

Nice!

arguetaoscar · 8 September 2014, 02:27 PM

Awesome city and awesome watch! Go to la Champagneria, best sandwiches I've had...Adeu!

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viper9669 · 8 September 2014, 02:29 PM

Wow very nice pics of a beautiful city👍

Rogdogg · 8 September 2014, 02:55 PM

I love Barcelona. It's a fantastic city

Vishy26 · 8 September 2014, 05:04 PM

Nice camera work

AASH · 8 September 2014, 05:13 PM

Fantastic....Thx 4 sharing!

Cru Jones · 8 September 2014, 06:12 PM

very nice.

Urosfan · 8 September 2014, 08:09 PM

Nice pics looked like a fun time

Mick P · 8 September 2014, 08:40 PM

Chaps

I hail from the UK but being retired, I bought a house in Spain and I spend about 24 weeks a year out there, soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery.

Barcelona is a beautiful city but it has one awful statistic. You have more chance of being robbed in Barcelona, than in any other city in Europe.

The main hot spot for theft is the touristy area called the Rambla which Somerset Maugh once described as the most beautiful street in the world.

Over the last few years it has also attracted pick pockets and muggers in abundance but at long last the local police have made a concerted effort to get things back under control.

Fortunately for us, wrist watches are not the main targets. There are specialist gangs who grab the handbags of non Spanish speaking women and its all over within seconds. Women have a habit of placing their bags between their feet when looking or handling goods in a market stall. When they notice their bags are gone, being non Spanish, they are slow to contact the police etc by which time it is all over.

So please enjoy Barcelona, but just tell your wife / girl friend to keep the hand bag strap over her shoulder and never leave your passport and your wallet in her bag.

Regards

Mick

Dan Pierce · 8 September 2014, 09:06 PM

Brings back great memories of my visit 3 years ago. Thanks for sharing.
dP

JorgeCCW · 9 September 2014, 01:01 AM

Nice makes me want a go !

GerardoG · 9 September 2014, 02:09 AM

VERY nice!!!

jack81 · 9 September 2014, 02:18 AM

Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing

tkerrmd · 9 September 2014, 02:23 AM

Awesome!

Challenger Deep · 9 September 2014, 02:31 AM

Very neat. I would say that is the proper use of the Explorer II.

Psmith · 9 September 2014, 04:44 AM

Great shots

philipgv · 9 September 2014, 07:35 AM

Great Pics,great city. Visited the AD in Barcelona this summer because the screw of my wrist band came out while swimming in the Mediterranean. It's NOT safe to swim with a loose wristband by the way. They were very nice and friendly while they helped me.

The Joker · 9 September 2014, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the pics.

HogwldFLTR · 9 September 2014, 07:58 AM

Great shots; beautiful city and a nice watch! Well done.

Onceupon · 9 September 2014, 08:07 AM

Great pictures of a wonderfull city!!

Thanks for sharing.

8 September 2014, 12:09 PM	#1
Fila0220 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: FiLipp Location: Queens, NYC Watch: 42mm Polar EXP II Posts: 105	Exploring Barcelona with an Explorer II Just came back from a 10 day trip from Spain. Barcelona is a beautiful city with touches of Gaudi scattered all over the city. Thought I'd share some photos The rental sitting outside our apartment. Around the corner from La Sagrada Familia. I'd describe the area as very touristy because of the crowds that gather to see the chruch. Probably rode around 500 miles in and around the city, thank goodness for diesel. La Boqueria one of the biggest food markets in all of Europe. Both Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmerman covered it in their shows. Park Güell Barceloneta What are the chances I found a store named after me Please excuse the sticker, I wanted to keep it on during the busy trip since the steel scratches easily. I'll happily report its off now FiL

8 September 2014, 01:32 PM	#10
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great pics! Looks like a great trip! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

8 September 2014, 09:06 PM	#20
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Brings back great memories of my visit 3 years ago. Thanks for sharing. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

9 September 2014, 01:01 AM	#21
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	Nice makes me want a go ! __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

9 September 2014, 02:31 AM	#25
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	Very neat. I would say that is the proper use of the Explorer II. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

8 September 2014, 12:13 PM	#2
Chelseafan Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London Posts: 542	Beautiful , stylish city...enjoy!

8 September 2014, 12:16 PM	#3
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 513	Beautiful culture. Thanks for sharing.

8 September 2014, 12:40 PM	#4
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Enjoyed your pics....thanks for sharing!

8 September 2014, 12:43 PM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Great city, thanks for sharing! Where else in Spain did you go? It's one of my favorite countries.

8 September 2014, 12:47 PM	#6
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Nice pics. Thanks for sharing! Barcelona is a great city. My mouth is watering just thinking about jamon iberico de bellota.

8 September 2014, 12:53 PM	#7
carreramay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 227	Thanks for the pics. My wife and I were in Barcelona this past June. I didn't own a Rolex then, but do now. Beautiful city and great food. We stayed in El Born. Would go back in a minute.

8 September 2014, 12:57 PM	#8
mikeceee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Boston Watch: AP,Patek,Rolex Posts: 1,019	Awesome pics and gorgeous watch! Thanks for sharing :)

8 September 2014, 12:58 PM	#9
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	Bravo! Thanks for sharing! :)

8 September 2014, 02:19 PM	#11
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Nice!

8 September 2014, 02:27 PM	#12
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Awesome city and awesome watch! Go to la Champagneria, best sandwiches I've had...Adeu! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 September 2014, 02:29 PM	#13
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Wow very nice pics of a beautiful city👍

8 September 2014, 02:55 PM	#14
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I love Barcelona. It's a fantastic city

8 September 2014, 05:04 PM	#15
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	Nice camera work

8 September 2014, 05:13 PM	#16
AASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Earth's Blue Sky Watch: LOVE Posts: 308	Fantastic....Thx 4 sharing!

8 September 2014, 06:12 PM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	very nice.

8 September 2014, 08:09 PM	#18
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Nice pics looked like a fun time

8 September 2014, 08:40 PM	#19
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps I hail from the UK but being retired, I bought a house in Spain and I spend about 24 weeks a year out there, soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery. Barcelona is a beautiful city but it has one awful statistic. You have more chance of being robbed in Barcelona, than in any other city in Europe. The main hot spot for theft is the touristy area called the Rambla which Somerset Maugh once described as the most beautiful street in the world. Over the last few years it has also attracted pick pockets and muggers in abundance but at long last the local police have made a concerted effort to get things back under control. Fortunately for us, wrist watches are not the main targets. There are specialist gangs who grab the handbags of non Spanish speaking women and its all over within seconds. Women have a habit of placing their bags between their feet when looking or handling goods in a market stall. When they notice their bags are gone, being non Spanish, they are slow to contact the police etc by which time it is all over. So please enjoy Barcelona, but just tell your wife / girl friend to keep the hand bag strap over her shoulder and never leave your passport and your wallet in her bag. Regards Mick

9 September 2014, 02:09 AM	#22
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	VERY nice!!!

9 September 2014, 02:18 AM	#23
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing

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tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome!

9 September 2014, 04:44 AM	#26
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Great shots __________________

9 September 2014, 07:35 AM	#27
philipgv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: philip Location: amsterdam Posts: 976	Great Pics,great city. Visited the AD in Barcelona this summer because the screw of my wrist band came out while swimming in the Mediterranean. It's NOT safe to swim with a loose wristband by the way. They were very nice and friendly while they helped me.

9 September 2014, 07:49 AM	#28
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Thanks for the pics.

9 September 2014, 07:58 AM	#29
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Great shots; beautiful city and a nice watch! Well done. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

9 September 2014, 08:07 AM	#30
Onceupon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 116400G,216570, Posts: 192	Great pictures of a wonderfull city!! Thanks for sharing.

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