Rolex's in Miami

[Mr Singh]

I'm on vacation in Miami and there seem to be people wearing a Rolex everywhere!

Staying at the Delano and every other person has a Rolex on, also spotted four Panerai's in here too.

What's going on? Mine don't feel special here with all these other ones about! Lol

[Laszlo]

It's kind of like how you see every female in San Francisco sporting an LV bag. Regardless of per capita.

[patrike]

A lot of fakes perhaps?


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[Lucky777]

Originally Posted by patrike

A lot of fakes perhaps?


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I doubt it. Lots of money in that city especially on the beach and surrounding areas. In the grand scheme of things most people can afford a Rolex with one swipe of a credit card.


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[travisb]

Miami, Vegas, Manhattan etc.
You're sure to see them everywhere.

[Lgear080]

While you're close might as well visit bal Barbour shops, seybold, and
Some of our vintage sellers. Your watch is still special! You'd be surprised
How many fine watch enthusiasts call Miami home.

[Racerdj]

Miami has a lot of wealth!

[liu_watch]

Yelp. I was wandering around the Majors at Aventura Mall last night wearing my sub c. Are you sure you didn't see me?

There are a lot of APs, Hublots, IWCs. I didn't notice that many Rolex to be honest - of course a certain number is to be expected. I see more Masseratis and Mercedes than Rolex...

[mikkolopez]

Rolex is the most worn watch in the world so no surprise there.

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[texex91]

Miami does have a lot of Rolex wearers, but also tend to go more international with AP--will see more AP's in Miami than most places.

[sea-dweller]

Yes, I have noticed that TT Subs seem to be popular in Miami!

[brkanand]

The general belief is that Rolex produces 2000 watches a day! So this huge stock has to be accounted and found on the wrist somewhere!

[Lucky777]

Lots of international influence there as well, great city. Almost a second home to me.

[Mr Singh]

Went to that AD in Aventura Mall, talk about being stuck up your own arse! Rudest AD I been to lol

Went to the Panerai AD in Bal Harbour too, watches in the states are dearer than the UK. For example the PAM321 in UK is £6400. In US it's $9800 plus 7% tax = $10,486 converted to pounds at today's rate of 1.56 equates to £6721. They weren't willing to do any deal or offer free straps or anything.

IWC in Bal Harbour were willing to discount by the 7% tax and also were cheaper than the UK

[liu_watch]

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

Went to that AD in Aventura Mall, talk about being stuck up your own arse! Rudest AD I been to lol

Went to the Panerai AD in Bal Harbour too, watches in the states are dearer than the UK. For example the PAM321 in UK is £6400. In US it's $9800 plus 7% tax = $10,486 converted to pounds at today's rate of 1.56 equates to £6721. They weren't willing to do any deal or offer free straps or anything.

IWC in Bal Harbour were willing to discount by the 7% tax and also were cheaper than the UK

Oh, the one in Aventura Mall is one of the more polite ones, seriously :-)
Panerai and IWC in Bal Harbor are boutiques, not ADs, and therefore do not discount...

Best Regards -

[Lgear080]

Def don't expect discounts or pleasant service :(

[kilyung]

Hmmm. I've always been treated courteously at the boutiques and all Miami ADs when I visited.

[Andrés G]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Hmmm. I've always been treated courteously at the boutiques and all Miami ADs when I visited.

Same here and my job requires me to travel to Miami at least 8 times per year. I always visit at least one AD or Boutique to check the new arrivals, when I am there.

[dcvelo]

Everybody's trying to keep up with the Hernandez' and Rodriguez', lots of latinos and posers there, Housewives of Miami Beach anyone???. Yes, there is also lots of wealth, but how much is it real???
Cheers!!

[Mr Singh]

All the other AD's and boutiques I visited were great. Just the Rolex one in Aventura had attitude.

People do have a lot of money out here no doubt. Phat watch on one hand and a hot chick on the other. Love it!

[DC Engineer]

Every waiter in Miami wears a Sub.

[DC Engineer]

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

Went to that AD in Aventura Mall, talk about being stuck up your own arse! Rudest AD I been to lol

Went to the Panerai AD in Bal Harbour too, watches in the states are dearer than the UK. For example the PAM321 in UK is £6400. In US it's $9800 plus 7% tax = $10,486 converted to pounds at today's rate of 1.56 equates to £6721. They weren't willing to do any deal or offer free straps or anything.

IWC in Bal Harbour were willing to discount by the 7% tax and also were cheaper than the UK

Best AD experience in Miami was on Lincoln Road - SoBe, at Mayors. Great staff, not the most knowledgeable on the watches, but very helpful and willing to discount.

Worst experience in Florida was at Aventura Mall, Rolex AD and even the Omega boutique shop were total pricks. My guess is that there's so much dirty money floating around Miami, they don't have to be cordial...

[porschejeff]

Lots of money in Miami and Delano is a great place. You're going to see them there.

[iazrollie]

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

Went to that AD in Aventura Mall, talk about being stuck up your own arse! Rudest AD I been to lol

Went to the Panerai AD in Bal Harbour too, watches in the states are dearer than the UK. For example the PAM321 in UK is £6400. In US it's $9800 plus 7% tax = $10,486 converted to pounds at today's rate of 1.56 equates to £6721. They weren't willing to do any deal or offer free straps or anything.

IWC in Bal Harbour were willing to discount by the 7% tax and also were cheaper than the UK

That's why I buy most of my watches in England. Plus, as an American, I get the 20% British VAT back.

[Wllnv19]

Originally Posted by DC Engineer

Best AD experience in Miami was on Lincoln Road - SoBe, at Mayors. Great staff, not the most knowledgeable on the watches, but very helpful and willing to discount.

Worst experience in Florida was at Aventura Mall, Rolex AD and even the Omega boutique shop were total pricks. My guess is that there's so much dirty money floating around Miami, they don't have to be cordial...

Dirty Money .....Please spare me a lot of honest hard working people here don't judge a city based on some experiences! Let me stop.

[thewatchbossny]

South Florida in general is a mecca for watches in my opinion. Weather im in Boca or Miami I always see tons of pieces.

[rmfnla]

I grew up in Miami and Rolex was hot even back in the '70s.

Lots of international activity, especially from the Latino sector, and they have always been into Rolex...

[accce]

I was at the Delano in May and noticed the same thing I had my Daytona with me but I saw plenty of other Rolex, Panerai, Patek Philippe nautilus, and Audemars Piguet . Lots of $$ and the Delano is one of the top places to stay.

[karmatp]

It is a mass produced, assembly line brand after all, what do you expect.

I know so many people that own a Rolex, and most of them know nothing about mechanical watches. $50,000,000 in marketing does seem to work.

[Time Collector]

With production of the Submariner at one million +\- per year, and given the fact that not to long ago purchasing a Rolex was a status symbol that let people know that you have arrived. I can see how a lot of people in that area of wealth could have on a Rolex.
Although some get a little upset at the sheer number of Rolex watches walking around I doubt if Rolex feels that way, we would definitely have a problem when you see a sign saying: "Submariners over a Billion sold"