Traveling in Rome

[SeaDuba]

During a recent trip to Rome I was able to visit the Rolex locations at the Spanish Steps and FCO airport. Unfortunately, both were quick to point out that they had no mens watches for sale. They were happy to let me try on the exhibition models. I expected this would be the situation and was happy to try on some pieces I’ve never seen in person.

Rolex Boutique Roma - Hausmann & Co.- There was a short wait at the front door before I was greeted without an appointment. The sales associate was a total professional. He was gratuitous and offered to let me try on whatever I would like. I asked about GMTs and was shown upstairs where they had several on display. I was after a Pepsi. They did not have that but did have a Joker (
126720VTNR). I’m left handed and like the Kermit so it has interested me since it’s release. The watch was as stunning in person as the pictures online. Since I was there and they had it, I asked about a Panda. They quickly brought one from downstairs. This was the first time I’ve ever seen one in person. I used to be in the crowd that didn’t get the hype. No longer! The Panda has a presence that is probably worth the wait. After a bad experience visiting an AD in Sweden on travel earlier this year, I was glad to be treated so well in Rome. They are probably not going to be selling to tourists in the near future but it was a fun experience.

The experience at FCO Terminal 3 was great. The sales associate was personable and gave me time to try on a couple of pieces. She did say that what comes in goes in the case and sells to the first buyer. That would take some lucky timing but it could happen. I was able to try on a white gold Pepsi and a yellow gold Yacht Master. I really liked the Yacht Master and could see that as a future purchase. The VAT in Italy is 22%. At the airport, you get the entire amount off. That discount would make the purchase even more special.

Overall, I am so glad I stopped in a both locations. It was a fun break from the touristy stuff we have been doing. The entire trip was amazing. I love to travel and it feels good to get back out there and see the world.






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