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stusrt · 4 August 2010, 11:52 AM

Some advice....

I'm staying in downtown Chicago for the next few days, Michigan ave right next to the river.

What are the biggest, best watch stores within walking distance?

I want to do some window shopping after work. I just got a Rolex gmtIIc TT, and not sure what I'm getting next. So I want to check out as many luxury brands as I can while in town

Thanks!

dotcomakazee · 4 August 2010, 12:00 PM

Tourneau is near.

mtrunner · 4 August 2010, 12:27 PM

C.D. Peacock Jewelers is right on Michigan avenue as well and they have a decent selection of Rolex in addition to Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Panerai. They are really friendly and helpful.

Rockrolex · 4 August 2010, 12:46 PM

Avoid Tourneau like the plague. Peacock is the place to go in that area.

Speed · 4 August 2010, 12:49 PM

Howard Frums is close by...It's a cross between a pawn shop / Vintage dealer --- if you are into that.

rpryan55 · 4 August 2010, 01:14 PM

C.D. Peacocks actually has two stores in the area - problem is, they're not price competitive and they are horrid at service. For instance, if you buy a watch from them you will not get the box or papers until two weeks have passed from the time of the purchase - if they send them at all. (Typically, it takes two or three calls). "Integrity" is not a word with which they would be described.

Swiss Fine Timing (645 North Michigan Avenue) is a great place with a wide selection of fine timepieces. They are stunningly knowledgeable and are honest as the day is long. Pretty good at deals, too.

If you want an adventure in the unique, there is a store on Rush or Chicago or Oak Street (maybe someone out there can help me here) that sells Urwerk and the like - fantastic to look at, but far, far too dear for my wallet.

Tourneau is in the Water Tower Mall. Not bad, but few deals. Howard Frumm is on Wabash - I agree with Bill's characterization, but Howard is a good egg.

Good luck and have fun!

roger0770 · 4 August 2010, 01:29 PM

i used to live in the area. didn't much experiences with the ad's, but i remember my parents didn't like the big t, nor cd peacock. i remember my parents bought a few watches from swiss fine timing though. i know it's not very helpful, but based on my parents' experience, i'd go w/ swiss fine timing.

jthomas · 4 August 2010, 01:58 PM

Swiss fine is good...if you are looking to buy I wouldn't even bother going to the other two. Frums is cool because you never know what might be there.

stusrt · 4 August 2010, 02:36 PM

WTF? a shop won't give you the box or papers with a $10k watch? And no price breaks? I never heard of that.

Even the most uptight AD's in Detroit couldn't get away with that!

lee2375 · 4 August 2010, 03:17 PM

Another vote for SFT....done a lot of business with them

SSSS · 4 August 2010, 04:01 PM

If you want a good deal, stay away from CDP. I bought mine from local jewelers in the suburbs, MUCH better deals.

4 August 2010, 11:52 AM	#1
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	Watch shopping in Chicago? Some advice.... I'm staying in downtown Chicago for the next few days, Michigan ave right next to the river. What are the biggest, best watch stores within walking distance? I want to do some window shopping after work. I just got a Rolex gmtIIc TT, and not sure what I'm getting next. So I want to check out as many luxury brands as I can while in town Thanks!

4 August 2010, 12:00 PM	#2
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Tourneau is near. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

4 August 2010, 12:46 PM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	Avoid Tourneau like the plague. Peacock is the place to go in that area. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 August 2010, 01:14 PM	#6
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	C.D. Peacocks actually has two stores in the area - problem is, they're not price competitive and they are horrid at service. For instance, if you buy a watch from them you will not get the box or papers until two weeks have passed from the time of the purchase - if they send them at all. (Typically, it takes two or three calls). "Integrity" is not a word with which they would be described. Swiss Fine Timing (645 North Michigan Avenue) is a great place with a wide selection of fine timepieces. They are stunningly knowledgeable and are honest as the day is long. Pretty good at deals, too. If you want an adventure in the unique, there is a store on Rush or Chicago or Oak Street (maybe someone out there can help me here) that sells Urwerk and the like - fantastic to look at, but far, far too dear for my wallet. Tourneau is in the Water Tower Mall. Not bad, but few deals. Howard Frumm is on Wabash - I agree with Bill's characterization, but Howard is a good egg. Good luck and have fun! __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

4 August 2010, 03:17 PM	#10
lee2375 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Dallas, Houston, Watch: 5 Digit Hoarder Posts: 5,556	Another vote for SFT....done a lot of business with them __________________ Instagram/Twitter @wxwatches Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 August 2010, 12:27 PM	#3
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	C.D. Peacock Jewelers is right on Michigan avenue as well and they have a decent selection of Rolex in addition to Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Panerai. They are really friendly and helpful.

4 August 2010, 12:49 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Howard Frums is close by...It's a cross between a pawn shop / Vintage dealer --- if you are into that.

4 August 2010, 01:29 PM	#7
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i used to live in the area. didn't much experiences with the ad's, but i remember my parents didn't like the big t, nor cd peacock. i remember my parents bought a few watches from swiss fine timing though. i know it's not very helpful, but based on my parents' experience, i'd go w/ swiss fine timing.

4 August 2010, 01:58 PM	#8
jthomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 39	Swiss fine is good...if you are looking to buy I wouldn't even bother going to the other two. Frums is cool because you never know what might be there.

4 August 2010, 02:36 PM	#9
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	WTF? a shop won't give you the box or papers with a $10k watch? And no price breaks? I never heard of that. Even the most uptight AD's in Detroit couldn't get away with that!

4 August 2010, 04:01 PM	#11
SSSS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 198	If you want a good deal, stay away from CDP. I bought mine from local jewelers in the suburbs, MUCH better deals.

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