Boston trip

[byeedo]

I will be in Boston for a few days and was thinking of stopping by some Rolex ADs. Any recommendations and/or good experiences with anyone in particular? Thanks for any input.

[azguy]

Can't help with AD's, but If you are a baseball fan, try and get to Fenway Park. They are not back in town until next Monday unfortunatly.....

[wantonebad]

We have a few AD's but if you like vintage get over to the jewlers building a few shops there have some really great pieces!

Ross-Simons is downtown in the Prudential Mall, there is a Tourneau in Copley place, they aren't an AD in MA but they have everything else and some used Rolex, Long's Jewlers also downtown. Are you only going to in the city? There are other places in the burbs as well.

[conrail]

Ross Simons in the Prudential shops has a huge selection of Rolex, though mostly the dressier models and not as many sports models, still worth a look. Last I was there they had a ton of Daytonas.

[TonyD]

There are several AD's as noted. Some better than others and none that I would really consider buying from.

I normally make the trip to tax free Portsmouth NH to Springers. If you have some time its an hour drive and a nice place to have lunch and see a great small New England town.

In Boston head over to European Watch company 232 Newbury Street. Not cheap but they have a TON of high end watches to gawk at.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by TonyD

There are several AD's as noted. Some better than others and none that I would really consider buying from.

I normally make the trip to tax free Portsmouth NH to Springers. If you have some time its an hour drive and a nice place to have lunch and see a great small New England town.

In Boston head over to European Watch company 232 Newbury Street. Not cheap but they have a TON of high end watches to gawk at.

It's a great point and I don't blame you one bit for avoiding the now 6.5%. Are they willing to negotiate on MSRP for most models? Ross-Simon used to ship to NH for me to avoid taxes but they won't do it anymore.

[treeinthecity]

Lux Bond and Green on Boylston, they carry Patek also. European Watch on Newbury but they are not AD. Ross Simon in Prudential. Longs in the burbs but they will give you zero discount.

[TonyD]

I like the folks at Springers, they treat me very well. I've purchased a few with them so they take good care of me. Not sure how they rate as far as discounts. My guess is that on steel sports models they would hold to MSRP and discount other models as is typical with any AD.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

..........and I don't blame you one bit for avoiding the now 6.5%..............

It's almost 9% out here in Phoenix

[DJJon]

If you go to Fenway Park be sure not to call it a 'stadium', and remember they missed the playoffs last year with a monumental collapse, and are off to a rousing 4-10 start.

[ss978]

x2 Springer's is great. This is where I bought my Sub. Many good places to eat.

[TonyD]

Originally Posted by gezzel

Off subject, but anyone know a good place to buy tudor around boston?

Road trip to Canada?

Sorry, I wish there was one... but sadly no.....

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by azguy

It's almost 9% out here in Phoenix

Yeah, that's nuts!! I better be careful, it's hard to comment further without violating the TOS

Originally Posted by TonyD

Road trip to Canada?

Sorry, I wish there was one... but sadly no.....

As soon as they are released and the hoopla dies down, I'll be weekending in Montreal to, amongst other things, obtain a Pelagos and Black Bay!!

[azguy]

Originally Posted by DJJon

If you go to Fenway Park be sure not to call it a 'stadium', and remember they missed the playoffs last year with a monumental collapse, and are off to a rousing 4-10 start.

Let me guess, you're a Yankee fan

[byeedo]

I'm not a huge baseball fan though I did enjoy a game last year at Fenway. Nice history there though it was overall much smaller than I was expecting. I guess I am used to the newer layouts like at PNC park in Pitt and Busch stadium in St. Louis

[NYC6]

Me and some buddies were on the way to Fenway yesterday(to see the Sox get slapped around by Yankees, again). We found out the game was a wash out while on the ferry to New London. As we were well on our way we made a stop at Foxwoods casino in Ct. Played some Hold em(won a little), stopped at the Rolex Boutique there to eyeball my next purchase and had a good time at buffet and drinking. Got some rooms and headed back today.
Didnt get to see the Bobby Valentines Day Massacre continue yesterday, but will be up there for the makeup game. Go Yankees!!!

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XLVI Super Bowl Champs NY Giants

[Bowlduck]

I dont know any in boston but in Portsmouth NH there is Springers. I just picked up my sub there for below msrp and there is no sales tax. About an hour drive from Boston.

[RC2]

Originally Posted by azguy

Let me guess, you're a Yankee fan

Funny az. My next Job I have in the army I will have a Yankees fan working for me. He already reminded me of this past weekend.

Heading back to visit in July. Got to get some good eats!

Rich

[VT_Adventure]

I bought my SubC from Lux Bond and Green, and had a great buying experience. Long's was OK, but offered no discount.

[camster]

Lux Bond & Green. I had a great buying experience 2 years ago. Great discount on a stainless datejust. I live in Maine. Shipping to my home state was no problem. I went to Springers in Portland where I live, I asked for a discount and was laughed out of the store. I went to their Portsmouth store and was treated even worse. The sad part is I know the owner of all three of Springer's stores,there is a tiny store in Bath, Maine about 35 minutes north of Portland. He was not available at the time I had cash burning a hole in my pocket. His name is Richard but he goes by Big Rich. He is very reasonable to deal with unlike his robot sales staff. Personally I think Springer's sucks. I will go back to LBG for my next Rolex. I went in during a snowstorm, dressed like I had no business being in there but to waste their time. And I was treated like I was a regular customer.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by TonyD

There are several AD's as noted. Some better than others and none that I would really consider buying from.

I normally make the trip to tax free Portsmouth NH to Springers. If you have some time its an hour drive and a nice place to have lunch and see a great small New England town.

In Boston head over to European Watch company 232 Newbury Street. Not cheap but they have a TON of high end watches to gawk at.

Springers is great and the sales people are very happy to take the time to talk

Portsmouth Brewery has great burgers too

[azguy]

Originally Posted by RC2

Heading back to visit in July. Got to get some good eats!

Fried clams the one thing I miss that you can't really get out west here.....

[treeinthecity]

I have not had any experience with Springers but Lux Bond and Green has always been good to me.

[byeedo]

I should have taken pictures. Had a $50K Patek as well as several $20K+ AP's on my wrist today. Maybe some point in my life I will move in this direction. I did try a DSSD on and thought it may be a little tall for my wrist. I may try to find a SD at some point. May look at a red sub tomorrow!

[SeanTRF]

It may be too late, but Paul Duggan is also worth a visit. He is roughly a two-mile walk from the Prudential Center through the Public Garden and Boston Common. He is at 333 Washington Street on the third floor. He has a good selection of used Rolex and Pateks. (website is www.pduggan.com)

I am not affiliated with Paul in any way, just a satisfied customer.

Sean

[soxxel]

A little off topic but does anyone have experience with Shreve Crump and Low with non Rolex watches? I'm interested in purchasing a JLC from them. Are their staff knowledgable and do they offer discounts? Any help is greatly appreciated. THANKS

[mike]

Originally Posted by SeanTRF

It may be too late, but Paul Duggan is also worth a visit. He is roughly a two-mile walk from the Prudential Center through the Public Garden and Boston Common. He is at 333 Washington Street on the third floor. He has a good selection of used Rolex and Pateks. (website is www.pduggan.com)

I am not affiliated with Paul in any way, just a satisfied customer.

Sean

Yeah. I've delt with them. Nice people.

[SeanTRF]

Originally Posted by soxxel

A little off topic but does anyone have experience with Shreve Crump and Low with non Rolex watches? I'm interested in purchasing a JLC from them. Are their staff knowledgable and do they offer discounts? Any help is greatly appreciated. THANKS

It is funny you ask because I was thinking about mentioning them as well. I went into Shreve, Crump & Low in the fall because there was a posting on TZ that they had created a special vault with A. Lange & Söhne products. I had never really seen Lange watches in person so I went to check it out. I was really impressed with both their inventory and the people. I have gone twice and each time worked with Christopher Hislop. I have not bought from him yet but he is exactly the kind of person I like to buy from: very knowledgeable, no pressure, relaxed and not a stalker, etc.

What surprised me about their selection is that they carry some used watches as well. The watch I am most interested in is an 1815 chronograph in white gold. In my interaction with them, I am confident they will discount off the list price. I can't say what they will do for new watches but I would guess there is some flexibility. They also had some nice used Pateks (no sports models in stock at the time). I don't think they had any used Rolex but I can't say for certain.

For others visiting Boston, they are located at 440 Boylston Street which is by the intersection of Berkeley and Boylston. They are definitely less than a mile from the Prudential Center and would make a great intermediate stop between the watch places in Prudential/Copley and Paul Duggan.

Sean