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dalip · 8 January 2010, 12:46 AM

Hi all...here in India and just casually (

) walking down the street in Mumbai as you do (here on holiday visitng family etc) and came across this place....well..had to go in and played with some pieces.....and ...hmmmn....looks like I may be in love again...(and I cannot believe it): but with the DSSD....

what a watch...took India to make me want it

(DavidSW - - I may be heading your way

)

Happy New Year to you all by the way.

..have been absent for some time...missed being on here

just haven't had the chance to get on to my favourite site: I hope you're all well and had a peaceful holiday.

here are sme statutory pics of this AD in Mumbai...there are 3 others...and yes..I'll be visiting!!!!

Prices are pretty good....US$8,500 for the DSSD...but we know where we can get that cheaper on here

R1@160@alltimes · 8 January 2010, 12:50 AM

Good to see you back posting, Dalip

I was in Chennai last year on business - loved it.

dalip · 8 January 2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Good to see you back posting, Dalip

I was in Chennai last year on business - loved it.

Thanks Gus

It's always great to be here...my family are NUTS

Glad you loved Chennai

Speed · 8 January 2010, 12:54 AM

Welcome back.

Great photos. Hope to visit India some day. I am pretty well-travelled, but alas, have not made it there yet.

Do you see many Rolexes in the wild?

dalip · 8 January 2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Welcome back.

Great photos. Hope to visit India some day. I am pretty well-travelled, but alas, have not made it there yet.

Do you see many Rolexes in the wild?

Thanks Bill..yup..India is quite an experience!!

Actually...I have ...seen a TT Ceramic Sub (blue)...and a GMT2c...also an all gold DJ (I think) on an internal flight..didn't want to stare

all I've noticed so far..tend to keep my eyes on the road here otherwise you're mince meat !!!!

idk01 · 8 January 2010, 01:13 AM

Hey there Dallip, great shots, now why is it every trip we all seem to be attracted to the local AD's

I bet your having a blast and a half over there

enjoy the ride my friend!!! looking forward to seeing some shots of the local sites

Now on the subject of DSSD's, you know you want one, just give DavidSW a heads up

Have a great time my friend!!!

dalip · 8 January 2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk01

Hey there Dallip, great shots, now why is it every trip we all seem to be attracted to the local AD's

I bet your having a blast and a half over there

enjoy the ride my friend!!! looking forward to seeing some shots of the local sites

Now on the subject of DSSD's, you know you want one, just give DavidSW a heads up

Have a great time my friend!!!

Thanks Dave....

....have already sent an email to David SW

but let's see...really have to stop buying....

Hope ur having a good year so far my friend...

oh..and seriously....you are addicted to Mafia Wars

idk01 · 8 January 2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Thanks Dave....

....have already sent an email to David SW

but let's see...really have to stop buying....

Hope ur having a good year so far my friend...

oh..and seriously....you are addicted to Mafia Wars

I hope Dave has good news on the DSSD front

You can blame Craig for the mafia wars addiction

Chat soon

bodybump · 8 January 2010, 01:32 AM

Dalip...there is one more ss daytona sitting on the case..how much theyr selling it??

dalip · 8 January 2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Dalip...there is one more ss daytona sitting on the case..how much theyr selling it??

it's mine Oscar...

dalip · 8 January 2010, 01:42 AM

apparently hard to find here

esm · 8 January 2010, 02:16 AM

what what? going all this way to Mumbai and there are no pix of RADOs for mr. JJ's viewing pleasure (1/2 that is.....)

tkc324 · 8 January 2010, 02:18 AM

Nice photos~

ParisDakarBmw · 8 January 2010, 02:22 AM

Cool pics! Thanks for sharing!

sea-dweller · 8 January 2010, 02:44 AM

Nice photos !

JJ Irani · 8 January 2010, 02:49 AM

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

Dan Pierce · 8 January 2010, 03:03 AM

Great to here from you Dalip!!

dP

brkanand · 8 January 2010, 03:22 AM

Hello Dalip,

Thanks for inputs on the availability of Rolex watches in Mumbai. I am still in Kochi, Kerala and did not find any AD while going around the city.

dalip · 8 January 2010, 03:34 AM

Thanks all....

good to be able to pop back in and say hi

Quote:

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

Hey JJ...!!! Amazing isn't it!! Such a small world.

The guy I dealt with was fantastic...really down to earth and straight forward. I told him about TRF (had to say something when was taking some quick pics

)...spent a lot of time with me. Great service and passion for the watches

Things have indeed changed!

Things are good with the family here. Alison, Shaylan and I are really enjoying being with them...has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride with the loss of my Nunny...but so lovely to be with everyone. We are just relaxing in Mumbai now..enjoying the food!!!!

Hope you are recovering well. All the best to you and your lovely family.

kcmo · 8 January 2010, 03:38 AM

Dalip, I'm so glad you posted! Happy New Year my friend!

I was getting a bit worried about you. Fantastic AD photos! We know how 'dangerous' those AD visits can be!

Glad you and the family are having fun! Keep us posted and travel home safely

dalip · 8 January 2010, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Dalip, I'm so glad you posted! Happy New Year my friend!

I was getting a bit worried about you. Fantastic AD photos! We know how 'dangerous' those AD visits can be!

Glad you and the family are having fun! Keep us posted and travel home safely

Thanks Karis

Happy New Year to you also

Hope you and yours had a great one!!
Dangerous is not the word!!!!! Can you believe it...interested in the DSSD now... something about that big watch !!!!! Will try and say hi every now and then while here at my Aunts....what a place...just fab! Will post some pics when I get a chance to take some ..too busy taking video of little Shaylan here...!!!...and the AD's of course

diversified · 8 January 2010, 03:49 AM

Dalip, I saw JJ's post stating Rolex was a banned import item. Any idea why?

kcmo · 8 January 2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Thanks Karis

Happy New Year to you also

Hope you and yours had a great one!!
Dangerous is not the word!!!!! Can you believe it...interested in the DSSD now... something about that big watch !!!!! Will try and say hi every now and then while here at my Aunts....what a place...just fab! Will post some pics when I get a chance to take some ..too busy taking video of little Shaylan here...!!!...and the AD's of course

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

dardeca · 8 January 2010, 04:01 AM

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

alphamale2012 · 8 January 2010, 04:53 AM

Great photos

SDDS · 8 January 2010, 05:19 AM

great pics thanx for sharing

JJ Irani · 8 January 2010, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diversified

Dalip, I saw JJ's post stating Rolex was a banned import item. Any idea why?

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

JUSTROLEXES · 8 January 2010, 05:51 AM

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

nirun4444 · 8 January 2010, 06:19 AM

Hi Anand,
I dont think there is an AD in Cochin yet..but if you get a chance check out Sulaiman's Watch House, I beleive thats the name... They at times carry Rolex... Are you originally from Cochin??

Quote:

Originally Posted by brkanand

Hello Dalip,

Thanks for inputs on the availability of Rolex watches in Mumbai. I am still in Kochi, Kerala and did not find any AD while going around the city.

STEELINOX · 8 January 2010, 07:21 AM

Merry New Year Dalip !

I b twiddlin me fingers in the bar !

8 January 2010, 12:46 AM	#1
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	oh oh...look what I stumbled upon in Mumbai (pics!!) Hi all...here in India and just casually () walking down the street in Mumbai as you do (here on holiday visitng family etc) and came across this place....well..had to go in and played with some pieces.....and ...hmmmn....looks like I may be in love again...(and I cannot believe it): but with the DSSD.... what a watch...took India to make me want it (DavidSW - - I may be heading your way ) Happy New Year to you all by the way...have been absent for some time...missed being on here just haven't had the chance to get on to my favourite site: I hope you're all well and had a peaceful holiday. here are sme statutory pics of this AD in Mumbai...there are 3 others...and yes..I'll be visiting!!!! Prices are pretty good....US$8,500 for the DSSD...but we know where we can get that cheaper on here __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

8 January 2010, 12:50 AM	#2
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Good to see you back posting, Dalip I was in Chennai last year on business - loved it. __________________

8 January 2010, 01:13 AM	#6
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hey there Dallip, great shots, now why is it every trip we all seem to be attracted to the local AD's I bet your having a blast and a half over there enjoy the ride my friend!!! looking forward to seeing some shots of the local sites Now on the subject of DSSD's, you know you want one, just give DavidSW a heads up Have a great time my friend!!! __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

8 January 2010, 01:32 AM	#9
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Dalip...there is one more ss daytona sitting on the case..how much theyr selling it?? __________________

8 January 2010, 01:42 AM	#11
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	apparently hard to find here __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

8 January 2010, 12:54 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Welcome back. Great photos. Hope to visit India some day. I am pretty well-travelled, but alas, have not made it there yet. Do you see many Rolexes in the wild?

8 January 2010, 02:16 AM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	what what? going all this way to Mumbai and there are no pix of RADOs for mr. JJ's viewing pleasure (1/2 that is.....)

8 January 2010, 02:18 AM	#13
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Nice photos~

8 January 2010, 02:22 AM	#14
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Cool pics! Thanks for sharing!

8 January 2010, 02:44 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 January 2010, 02:49 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	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 __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 January 2010, 03:03 AM	#17
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Great to here from you Dalip!! 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

8 January 2010, 03:22 AM	#18
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Hello Dalip, Thanks for inputs on the availability of Rolex watches in Mumbai. I am still in Kochi, Kerala and did not find any AD while going around the city.

8 January 2010, 03:38 AM	#20
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Dalip, I'm so glad you posted! Happy New Year my friend! I was getting a bit worried about you. Fantastic AD photos! We know how 'dangerous' those AD visits can be! Glad you and the family are having fun! Keep us posted and travel home safely

8 January 2010, 03:49 AM	#22
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Dalip, I saw JJ's post stating Rolex was a banned import item. Any idea why?

8 January 2010, 04:01 AM	#24
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	You don't see that very often...a SS Daytona sitting in the display case.

8 January 2010, 04:53 AM	#25
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Great photos

8 January 2010, 05:19 AM	#26
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	great pics thanx for sharing __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

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JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	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 __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

8 January 2010, 07:21 AM	#30
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Merry New Year Dalip ! I b twiddlin me fingers in the bar ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

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