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silverman · 8 April 2006, 01:23 PM

What is the selection like in Waikiki/Honolulu for Rolex's.I will be going there fairly soon and wanted to know if the selection is good.Are the prices higher or reasonable?If anyone knows any good shops there i would love to know.

cheers

dman · 8 April 2006, 01:37 PM

I love your watch selection in your bio, a man with good taste.

They do allow Rolex watches in Hawaii.

There are a few shops and chain stores around. I should know, but I was a very young, poor aspiring college baseball player when I lived there. Then I became a young, poor aspiring golf pro.

RandyS just got back from the islands and Tom is from O'ahu. They will be along shortly to give you some names.

I can sing some songs in Hawiian if you would like though.

silverman · 8 April 2006, 01:44 PM

Thanks guys.Appreciate any advise i can get.Any Panerai dealers.Going to be an expensive holiday i think.OH well.

dman · 8 April 2006, 01:46 PM

What do you have in the current lineup again?

silverman · 8 April 2006, 02:58 PM

Just sold the 111 recently.Currently have a orange and black monster,Tissot t-touch and a Breitling Chrono Evolution.Also have an Omega de ville.Need 2 more, a Rolex and a Panny then my life will be complete.Well at least until the IWC portuguese chrono comes down in price,like by about 50%.

The better half said buy whatever watches you like,but sell the bike.Yeah right.

C.J. · 8 April 2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I love your watch selection in your bio, a man with good taste.

They do allow Rolex watches in Hawaii.

There are a few shops and chain stores around. I should know, but I was a very young, poor aspiring college baseball player when I lived there. Then I became a young, poor aspiring golf pro.

RandyS just got back from the islands and Tom is from O'ahu. They will be along shortly to give you some names.

I can sing some songs in Hawiian if you would like though.

I bet you have a ukulele, don't you?

mailman · 8 April 2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I can sing some songs in Hawiian if you would like though.

Tiny bubbles...

RandyS · 9 April 2006, 01:32 AM

In the main downtown area of Waikiki, on main street, there is Cartier and Bulgari, fun to look at, 2 or 3 Rolex only AD's, forgot the names, you just have to look around...

Ala Moana shopping Center is about 3 miles away toward the airport, great mall and many stores there, the Ben Bridge there has the largest Rolex selection I have ever seen.!

YOu will absolutely love that mall if you are a shopper like myself and my wife.

Anytime I can find Rolex and Tommy Bahama, I am a happy man, dont forget to check out the Harry Winston store, couple of wild watches there !!

Tom · 9 April 2006, 05:06 AM

There is Ben Bridge in the shopping mall, incedible selection there, but you'll pay retail price, no discounts there. You can try, but highly doubt it, never heard of any prices going down. You could spend half the day in there.

pacific Time and Watch Exchange is another place. There aren't too many dealers around actually. But what you will save on is Tax if you live in a area where taxes are high. Hawaii has a 4.166% state tax on all merchandise and food. It can be a draw though, if you live in a place where the tax is high, but a gray dealer can give you a good price, it's a wash. But, you may find something you are looking for and may end up buying it here. No customs or anything like that, just make sure you have a fire extinguisher for your credit card because you're gonna be swiping that baby till it burns! I havn't found a Pani dealer here either. I've been looking, not too hard, but looking. I'lll let you know. Tons of Tommy Bahama too, you'll be a happy camper for that! I believe there is even a store in the mall.

Enjoy your stay here and good luck

JJ Irani · 9 April 2006, 05:12 AM

Have a nice holiday, Silverman. Try and concentrate more on the hulla girls....I hear they have better movements than the Swiss watches!!

silverman · 9 April 2006, 08:18 AM

I have been to Ala Moana before and it is a great mall.Had a few fantastic feeds at Bubba Gumps,the shrimp pasta was to die for.Will definitely check out Ben Bridge.
Pardon my ignorance but what is Tommy Bahamas??Better make sure my credit card balance is clear before i go there by the sounds of it.There is also a place on the main drag of Waikiki opposite the Pink Palace that sell rollies,Breitlings etc.not bad actually but not sure about the prices.

RandyS · 9 April 2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by silverman

Pardon my ignorance but what is Tommy Bahamas??.

clothes, Aloha type shirts especially (also some cheapy quartz watches), pricey, average price is $110.00 (for the shirts, some are $175) , but worth every penny...

if you have never bahamed, you look like this...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...lgroupshot.jpg

i have many, i am wearing this one as I type, it is old and faded...

silverman · 9 April 2006, 05:50 PM

RandyS,

Thats a cool shirt.I think i saw them in Macy's if memory serves me correctly.Looks good with the rollie,better score one i think.

mailman · 9 April 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyS

clothes, Aloha type shirts especially (also some cheapy quartz watches), pricey, average price is $110.00 (for the shirts, some are $175) , but worth every penny...

if you have never bahamed, you look like this...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...lgroupshot.jpg

i have many, i am wearing this one as I type, it is old and faded...

There is a men's clothing store here Randy where I have paid between $50-$75 for the few I have.

Spencer · 9 April 2006, 08:11 AM

When in Hononolulu check out the Ala Moana Mall. It's a very large outdoor shopping center, I know there are some AD's there.

You'll be hard pressed to find an AD willing to dela wih you on any of the more popular models.

8 April 2006, 01:23 PM	#1
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	Rolex in Hawaii What is the selection like in Waikiki/Honolulu for Rolex's.I will be going there fairly soon and wanted to know if the selection is good.Are the prices higher or reasonable?If anyone knows any good shops there i would love to know. cheers

8 April 2006, 01:37 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I love your watch selection in your bio, a man with good taste. They do allow Rolex watches in Hawaii. There are a few shops and chain stores around. I should know, but I was a very young, poor aspiring college baseball player when I lived there. Then I became a young, poor aspiring golf pro. RandyS just got back from the islands and Tom is from O'ahu. They will be along shortly to give you some names. I can sing some songs in Hawiian if you would like though. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

8 April 2006, 01:46 PM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	What do you have in the current lineup again? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 April 2006, 05:12 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Have a nice holiday, Silverman. Try and concentrate more on the hulla girls....I hear they have better movements than the Swiss watches!! __________________ 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!!

9 April 2006, 08:11 AM	#15
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	When in Hononolulu check out the Ala Moana Mall. It's a very large outdoor shopping center, I know there are some AD's there. You'll be hard pressed to find an AD willing to dela wih you on any of the more popular models. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

8 April 2006, 01:44 PM	#3
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	Thanks guys.Appreciate any advise i can get.Any Panerai dealers.Going to be an expensive holiday i think.OH well.

8 April 2006, 02:58 PM	#5
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	Just sold the 111 recently.Currently have a orange and black monster,Tissot t-touch and a Breitling Chrono Evolution.Also have an Omega de ville.Need 2 more, a Rolex and a Panny then my life will be complete.Well at least until the IWC portuguese chrono comes down in price,like by about 50%. The better half said buy whatever watches you like,but sell the bike.Yeah right.

9 April 2006, 01:32 AM	#8
RandyS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 430	In the main downtown area of Waikiki, on main street, there is Cartier and Bulgari, fun to look at, 2 or 3 Rolex only AD's, forgot the names, you just have to look around... Ala Moana shopping Center is about 3 miles away toward the airport, great mall and many stores there, the Ben Bridge there has the largest Rolex selection I have ever seen.! YOu will absolutely love that mall if you are a shopper like myself and my wife. Anytime I can find Rolex and Tommy Bahama, I am a happy man, dont forget to check out the Harry Winston store, couple of wild watches there !!

9 April 2006, 05:06 AM	#9
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	There is Ben Bridge in the shopping mall, incedible selection there, but you'll pay retail price, no discounts there. You can try, but highly doubt it, never heard of any prices going down. You could spend half the day in there. pacific Time and Watch Exchange is another place. There aren't too many dealers around actually. But what you will save on is Tax if you live in a area where taxes are high. Hawaii has a 4.166% state tax on all merchandise and food. It can be a draw though, if you live in a place where the tax is high, but a gray dealer can give you a good price, it's a wash. But, you may find something you are looking for and may end up buying it here. No customs or anything like that, just make sure you have a fire extinguisher for your credit card because you're gonna be swiping that baby till it burns! I havn't found a Pani dealer here either. I've been looking, not too hard, but looking. I'lll let you know. Tons of Tommy Bahama too, you'll be a happy camper for that! I believe there is even a store in the mall. Enjoy your stay here and good luck

9 April 2006, 08:18 AM	#11
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	I have been to Ala Moana before and it is a great mall.Had a few fantastic feeds at Bubba Gumps,the shrimp pasta was to die for.Will definitely check out Ben Bridge. Pardon my ignorance but what is Tommy Bahamas??Better make sure my credit card balance is clear before i go there by the sounds of it.There is also a place on the main drag of Waikiki opposite the Pink Palace that sell rollies,Breitlings etc.not bad actually but not sure about the prices.

9 April 2006, 05:50 PM	#13
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	RandyS, Thats a cool shirt.I think i saw them in Macy's if memory serves me correctly.Looks good with the rollie,better score one i think.

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