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dubins930 · 26 June 2017, 11:01 AM

Me and the girlfriend decided to head to Oregon for the few days we had off to make our way up the coast and of course, as per my request, hit the watch shops in Portland. I told the guy at Alex & Co that I had never even seen a Patek in the flesh, so he promptly pulled out what i believe was a 5120G and let me try it on... amazing.

My explorer was in the water (freezing), the sand, and in the woods with me... and looking good the whole way!

No pic of the Patek... I was too in awe

SemperFi · 26 June 2017, 11:04 AM

Enjoy your trip Aaron. The Explorer looks great no matter the environment.

kilyung · 26 June 2017, 11:06 AM

In its element

sda619 · 26 June 2017, 11:07 AM

nice man. I was out in PDX a couple of months ago. There was one store I remember right in the middle of downtown that was legit. It might have been Alex and Co. I went around some of the vintage jewelry shops but didnt see much.

Great pics.

Chewbacca · 26 June 2017, 11:31 AM

Nice.

kauffee · 26 June 2017, 12:01 PM

Is that 2nd pic in Oswald West park?

I like browsing in Alex's shop. Everyone is very nice there and you can tell they are really into watches. Their prices seem pretty high, but I don't know how much they are willing to negotiate.

Enjoy OR. Pick up a watch or two tax free!

HogwldFLTR · 26 June 2017, 12:16 PM

Oregon is tax free. Could be a good deal buying there. Heading to visit family in Bend this summer.

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Psmith · 26 June 2017, 12:31 PM

Nice pics

Cru Jones · 26 June 2017, 01:09 PM

Thanks for taking us along.

dubins930 · 26 June 2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kauffee

Is that 2nd pic in Oswald West park?

I like browsing in Alex's shop. Everyone is very nice there and you can tell they are really into watches. Their prices seem pretty high, but I don't know how much they are willing to negotiate.

Enjoy OR. Pick up a watch or two tax free!

We were in Tillamook National Forest i couldn't tell you exactly where... We hiked Kings mountain if that tells you anything. Yeah I actually drove down here to get my Explorer early this year to avoid the tax! And because my local AD didn't have updated 214270 in stock... Easy choice

dubins930 · 26 June 2017, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Oregon is tax free. Could be a good deal buying there. Heading to visit family in Bend this summer.

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Got my Explorer from Packouz in Portland...couldn't have been better service. I had actually just jumped in the car one night after work and decided to just drive to Portland (5 hours away) to get the watch... Long story short, I packed nothing, pricelined a hotel on the way, Packouz happened to be right next door to my hotel but they weren't the AD I called to see if the watch was in stock. The next morning I stumble in with my coffee and bought my first Rolex in sweatpants because I was too excited to remember to pack any real clothes

... Check them out...and Alex's was amazing as well.

sensui · 26 June 2017, 02:49 PM

Fun looking trip. Great looking watch.

Blnrwearer · 26 June 2017, 03:43 PM

While I was on business trip to Oregon, I bought a Tudor Black Bay Black ETA version at Ben Bridge in Washington Square 2 weeks ago. They had one set (red, blue and black) of ETA version...Only in house movement one is bronze . Very interesting. I was very surprised to see a black ETA one and took it.

Although it has ETA 2824, it's more accurate than my BLNR...

jonnyz1245 · 26 June 2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sda619

nice man. I was out in PDX a couple of months ago. There was one store I remember right in the middle of downtown that was legit. It might have been Alex and Co. I went around some of the vintage jewelry shops but didnt see much.

Great pics.

Probably Packouz on broadway. They are a great store. I wouldn't give Alex and co. a penny of my hard earned $. Nor will most of the WIS community here. One would think they would be interested in fostering relationships with the local watch buying/collecting community. My experience has been quite the opposite. If anyone wants to know more, feel free to pm me.

anakyn101 · 26 June 2017, 05:47 PM

A Rolex, mountains, forests.. Love it!

ejvette · 26 June 2017, 08:28 PM

brandrea · 26 June 2017, 08:41 PM

Great shots

1William · 26 June 2017, 09:21 PM

Nice pictures and a cool watch.

Muzz · 26 June 2017, 09:27 PM

Amazing!! I could really use some time in an environment like that right about now!!

droptopman · 26 June 2017, 10:21 PM

Great week to be out in the PNW. Nice weather of late.
Nice pics

watchwatcher · 27 June 2017, 12:03 AM

Man, that Explorer looks right at home in the woods!

RMC12 · 27 June 2017, 12:07 AM

Looks like a great place to spend some down time!! Awesome shots/watch!!

Friar · 27 June 2017, 01:02 AM

And no sales tax in Oregon!! Packouz folks are very nice. Had nothing but good experiences there. Bought my wife a Cartier at Ben Bridge downtown--also a Rolex AD-- and they were great to deal with as well. Alex Watchworks is an AD for Omega. They had a C21 watchmaker there who I really liked who has struck out on his own to do restorations and custom work.

The Libertine · 27 June 2017, 01:15 AM

One of the most versatile models in the Rolex lineup!

jonnyz1245 · 27 June 2017, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Friar

And no sales tax in Oregon!! Packouz folks are very nice. Had nothing but good experiences there. Bought my wife a Cartier at Ben Bridge downtown--also a Rolex AD-- and they were great to deal with as well. Alex Watchworks is an AD for Omega. They had a C21 watchmaker there who I really liked who has struck out on his own to do restorations and custom work.

Awesome to hear you had good experiences at both our local AD's

I know the watchmaker you are referring too and he is indeed out doing what you said but he also services Rolex, Omega etc. He just worked on an old Tudor for me and it turned out great! No comment on Alex and co.

Portland · 27 June 2017, 03:09 AM

OP, glad you got to make it to our neck of the woods! You picked a great time of the year to come. As has already been said, Packouz is top notch. I gotten a couple of pieces from them. I'll will plead the fifth on Alex at Watchworks though.
The CW21 (and WOSTEP) certified watchmaker you mentioned is a great guy and a very good watchmaker. He's the only guy in the area that I allow to open one of my watches.
By the way, nice Explorer and great shots!

jonnyz1245 · 27 June 2017, 03:24 AM

Great pics OP! Oregon is beautiful this time of the year and you EXP fits right in with our rugged beauty. Glad you and your GF enjoyed your visit.

And1dre · 27 June 2017, 03:30 AM

Awesome!

HogwldFLTR · 27 June 2017, 03:42 AM

Hope a couple of extra photos of mine won't hurt the thread.

Tumalo Falls

Agate Beach

A Cascade's lake

m j b · 27 June 2017, 04:02 AM

What does the girlfriend say when you stop every 15 minutes to take a picture of your watch?

I wish you'd taken one of the Patek... oh well.

26 June 2017, 11:01 AM	#1
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	Little trip to Oregon Me and the girlfriend decided to head to Oregon for the few days we had off to make our way up the coast and of course, as per my request, hit the watch shops in Portland. I told the guy at Alex & Co that I had never even seen a Patek in the flesh, so he promptly pulled out what i believe was a 5120G and let me try it on... amazing. My explorer was in the water (freezing), the sand, and in the woods with me... and looking good the whole way! No pic of the Patek... I was too in awe Attached Images

26 June 2017, 11:04 AM	#2
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Enjoy your trip Aaron. The Explorer looks great no matter the environment. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

26 June 2017, 12:16 PM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	Little trip to Oregon Oregon is tax free. Could be a good deal buying there. Heading to visit family in Bend this summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

26 June 2017, 12:31 PM	#8
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26 June 2017, 05:47 PM	#15
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26 June 2017, 11:06 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	In its element

26 June 2017, 11:07 AM	#4
sda619 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jonathan O. Location: San Francisco Watch: 16710 GMT II Posts: 59	nice man. I was out in PDX a couple of months ago. There was one store I remember right in the middle of downtown that was legit. It might have been Alex and Co. I went around some of the vintage jewelry shops but didnt see much. Great pics.

26 June 2017, 11:31 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Nice.

26 June 2017, 12:01 PM	#6
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Is that 2nd pic in Oswald West park? I like browsing in Alex's shop. Everyone is very nice there and you can tell they are really into watches. Their prices seem pretty high, but I don't know how much they are willing to negotiate. Enjoy OR. Pick up a watch or two tax free!

26 June 2017, 01:09 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Thanks for taking us along.

26 June 2017, 02:49 PM	#12
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Fun looking trip. Great looking watch.

26 June 2017, 03:43 PM	#13
Blnrwearer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California, USA Posts: 65	While I was on business trip to Oregon, I bought a Tudor Black Bay Black ETA version at Ben Bridge in Washington Square 2 weeks ago. They had one set (red, blue and black) of ETA version...Only in house movement one is bronze . Very interesting. I was very surprised to see a black ETA one and took it. Although it has ETA 2824, it's more accurate than my BLNR...

26 June 2017, 08:28 PM	#16
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26 June 2017, 08:41 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Great shots

26 June 2017, 09:21 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Nice pictures and a cool watch.

26 June 2017, 09:27 PM	#19
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Amazing!! I could really use some time in an environment like that right about now!!

26 June 2017, 10:21 PM	#20
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27 June 2017, 12:03 AM	#21
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Man, that Explorer looks right at home in the woods!

27 June 2017, 12:07 AM	#22
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Looks like a great place to spend some down time!! Awesome shots/watch!!

27 June 2017, 01:02 AM	#23
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	And no sales tax in Oregon!! Packouz folks are very nice. Had nothing but good experiences there. Bought my wife a Cartier at Ben Bridge downtown--also a Rolex AD-- and they were great to deal with as well. Alex Watchworks is an AD for Omega. They had a C21 watchmaker there who I really liked who has struck out on his own to do restorations and custom work.

27 June 2017, 01:15 AM	#24
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	One of the most versatile models in the Rolex lineup!

27 June 2017, 03:09 AM	#26
Portland "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN Posts: 434	OP, glad you got to make it to our neck of the woods! You picked a great time of the year to come. As has already been said, Packouz is top notch. I gotten a couple of pieces from them. I'll will plead the fifth on Alex at Watchworks though. The CW21 (and WOSTEP) certified watchmaker you mentioned is a great guy and a very good watchmaker. He's the only guy in the area that I allow to open one of my watches. By the way, nice Explorer and great shots!

27 June 2017, 03:24 AM	#27
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Great pics OP! Oregon is beautiful this time of the year and you EXP fits right in with our rugged beauty. Glad you and your GF enjoyed your visit.

27 June 2017, 03:30 AM	#28
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