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unclesallie · 2 January 2017, 08:34 PM

Belated Happy New Years 2017 to all TRF Members!

To our members in South Florida, I would apprciate
some assistance:

1. We are at Ft Lauderdale, and headed to the
Keys: how far can we get and best moderately
Priced place to stay before Key West?

2. In Ft Lauderdale/Miami area is there a smaller
shop or watchmaker selling vintage rolex at
reasonable prices? (Prices have become soooo
high!

Any advice/assistance greatly appreciated!

Dan

Amex4711 · 2 January 2017, 10:38 PM

Great question dan

I'm in South florida in february and I'm also interested for the answers.

unclesallie · 2 January 2017, 11:30 PM

Thomas: lol. Well, you may benefit from my mistakes!

Etschell · 2 January 2017, 11:30 PM

1. The keys are a tourist trap that are expensive this time of year. I'd suggest cheeca resort. Not cheap but you won't be dissapointed.

2. Vintage is tough. I will say pollack jewelers in sawgrass has a good pre owned selection. How much vintage depends on the day. What I can offer you is to go over there a week or so before you arrive and check it out.

HERITAGE82 · 2 January 2017, 11:54 PM

In Miami head over to Robin in The Grove

He is located in Coconut Grove and has a great selection of modern and vintage watches (mostly Rolex) at great prices.

Amex4711 · 3 January 2017, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

1. The keys are a tourist trap that are expensive this time of year. I'd suggest cheeca resort. Not cheap but you won't be dissapointed.

2. Vintage is tough. I will say pollack jewelers in sawgrass has a good pre owned selection. How much vintage depends on the day. What I can offer you is to go over there a week or so before you arrive and check it out.

thanks eliot !
cheeca resort, no rooms available in february

and not cheap

Etschell · 3 January 2017, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex4711

thanks eliot !
cheeca resort, no rooms available in february

and not cheap

Amaran cay or islander resort are cheaper and good. What dates I am seeing cheeca open for 380 a night in early feb.

2ltdjorn · 3 January 2017, 11:06 AM

when is the off season for the keys?

Etschell · 3 January 2017, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

when is the off season for the keys?

June 1 through Sept 30th

unclesallie · 3 January 2017, 11:48 AM

Guys: thanks so much! We stayed at Bahia Mar Doubletree Hilton in Ft Lauderdale. So so.
Drive down was very good until Key Largo, then bumper to bumper: took 3 hours to get to
Islamadora Key. We are at Amara Cay Resort, which is expensive($280.00 plus tax), but a world class resort. Just wonderful. We went to Lorelei Inn, and had great food, sunset, rock n roll band, and a great magic show! Tomorrow is Key West at the Coco Plum Inm. Again, expensive, $365.00 per night(2 nights for us) including taxes. Thank you for all the great feedback!
Best,
Dan

unclesallie · 3 January 2017, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

In Miami head over to Robin in The Grove

He is located in Coconut Grove and has a great selection of modern and vintage watches (mostly Rolex) at great prices.

Thanks for the tip!
Best,
Dan

unclesallie · 3 January 2017, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Amaran cay or islander resort are cheaper and good. What dates I am seeing cheeca open for 380 a night in early feb.

Boy, you got that right! Amara Cay is wonderful!

Thanks!

Dan

Amex4711 · 4 January 2017, 01:18 AM

thanks for the Amara Cay Tip

Why are the keys so expensive ?

Abdullah71601 · 4 January 2017, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex4711

thanks for the Amara Cay Tip

Why are the keys so expensive ?

It's not cold and snowy there. You can drive there. It's in the USA. Beaches, sun, surf, diving, fishing are all good there. Real estate is limited, so the establishments that are there can charge what they like.

jnelson3097 · 4 January 2017, 02:37 AM

You can visit Watchuwant in Miami but I'm not sure what they'll have as far as vintage Rolex.

MonBK · 4 January 2017, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

It's not cold and snowy there. You can drive there. It's in the USA. Beaches, sun, surf, diving, fishing are all good there. Real estate is limited, so the establishments that are there can charge what they like.

Agree, and if you want to swim and don't mind walking a mile you can do that too.

Dr.Brian · 4 January 2017, 04:08 AM

I looked at Hawks Cay Resort for a trip this spring. It seems nice, and family friendly, but not budget friendly. It's looking like a go, but I don't know anyone that went there.
Have a good trip!

Desibaba · 4 January 2017, 04:11 AM

I just went to Key west a few weeks ago. Make sure you check out the "Better than Sex" dessert restaurant. Its amazing.

unclesallie · 6 January 2017, 08:49 PM

I really do recommend Coco Plum B&B. Excellent!
Bit be warned: is next to the Green Parrot, which imho is
the best bar and likely the oldest, in Key West:
No Sniveling! ☠️ Anyway, the Green Parrot is not quiet.
Also, great inexpensive find: Santiago's Bodega: fantastic Tapas!
Next stop Miami to look at watches, thence to New Orleans for a fee days, and hoke to the
Cold Cold Cold Northeast.....

Maybelline · 7 January 2017, 06:59 AM

We are going to the keys in April. We are staying here http://www.islandcityhouse.com but have never been here before. We heard good things about it.

LawrenceNightingale · 7 January 2017, 07:51 AM

All you guys travelling to KW be sure to eat at El Siboney. Best Cuban food ever, Zagat rated. The restaurant isn't much to look at, but it's a helluva place to eat at.

Also, check out the Saint Hotel in KW. Ain't cheap, but it's classy, and right in the middle of the fun.

2 January 2017, 08:34 PM	#1
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Advice Sought on Florida Keys Belated Happy New Years 2017 to all TRF Members! To our members in South Florida, I would apprciate some assistance: 1. We are at Ft Lauderdale, and headed to the Keys: how far can we get and best moderately Priced place to stay before Key West? 2. In Ft Lauderdale/Miami area is there a smaller shop or watchmaker selling vintage rolex at reasonable prices? (Prices have become soooo high! Any advice/assistance greatly appreciated! Dan

2 January 2017, 10:38 PM	#2
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	Great question dan I'm in South florida in february and I'm also interested for the answers. __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

2 January 2017, 11:30 PM	#4
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	1. The keys are a tourist trap that are expensive this time of year. I'd suggest cheeca resort. Not cheap but you won't be dissapointed. 2. Vintage is tough. I will say pollack jewelers in sawgrass has a good pre owned selection. How much vintage depends on the day. What I can offer you is to go over there a week or so before you arrive and check it out. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

2 January 2017, 11:54 PM	#5
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	In Miami head over to *Robin in The Grove* He is located in Coconut Grove and has a great selection of modern and vintage watches (mostly Rolex) at great prices. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

3 January 2017, 11:06 AM	#8
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,125	when is the off season for the keys? __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

3 January 2017, 11:48 AM	#10
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Guys: thanks so much! We stayed at Bahia Mar Doubletree Hilton in Ft Lauderdale. So so. Drive down was very good until Key Largo, then bumper to bumper: took 3 hours to get to Islamadora Key. We are at Amara Cay Resort, which is expensive($280.00 plus tax), but a world class resort. Just wonderful. We went to Lorelei Inn, and had great food, sunset, rock n roll band, and a great magic show! Tomorrow is Key West at the Coco Plum Inm. Again, expensive, $365.00 per night(2 nights for us) including taxes. Thank you for all the great feedback! Best, Dan

4 January 2017, 01:18 AM	#13
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	thanks for the Amara Cay Tip Why are the keys so expensive ? __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

4 January 2017, 02:37 AM	#15
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	You can visit Watchuwant in Miami but I'm not sure what they'll have as far as vintage Rolex.

4 January 2017, 04:08 AM	#17
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I looked at Hawks Cay Resort for a trip this spring. It seems nice, and family friendly, but not budget friendly. It's looking like a go, but I don't know anyone that went there. Have a good trip! __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 January 2017, 08:49 PM	#19
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I really do recommend Coco Plum B&B. Excellent! Bit be warned: is next to the Green Parrot, which imho is the best bar and likely the oldest, in Key West: No Sniveling! ☠️ Anyway, the Green Parrot is not quiet. Also, great inexpensive find: Santiago's Bodega: fantastic Tapas! Next stop Miami to look at watches, thence to New Orleans for a fee days, and hoke to the Cold Cold Cold Northeast.....

7 January 2017, 06:59 AM	#20
Maybelline Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gone Posts: 448	We are going to the keys in April. We are staying here http://www.islandcityhouse.com but have never been here before. We heard good things about it.

7 January 2017, 07:51 AM	#21
LawrenceNightingale "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: FloriDUH Watch: Sub No-Date Posts: 110	All you guys travelling to KW be sure to eat at El Siboney. Best Cuban food ever, Zagat rated. The restaurant isn't much to look at, but it's a helluva place to eat at. Also, check out the Saint Hotel in KW. Ain't cheap, but it's classy, and right in the middle of the fun.

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