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Rolex_Ry · 28 July 2017, 08:25 AM

Hi All,

I'm on my honeymoon in Italy and wondered if anyone has any AD rec's to visit and if anyone ha/ had luck with SS models while traveling in the country. I'll be traveling from the North to Southern Italy so any recommendations are greatly aprreciated!

Guinness835 · 28 July 2017, 08:43 AM

When I was in Venice in September there was an AD in St. Marks Square that had several SS models. I remember GMT, Submariner and others.

corpsvette · 28 July 2017, 09:34 AM

In fall of 2013 I was in Naples and made weekend trips to Rome. There is a Rolex shop on I believe Corbin street. They had a variety of Rolexes. Rome, oh Gladiator, you should see the Coliseum. Did not have a Rolex at the time, just an Invicta but would still go look every weekend I went to Rome. Good luck.

mjclark32 · 28 July 2017, 09:50 AM

Had dinner last month at Terrazza Bosquet and the attached hotel had a few watches (Rolex) on display, they said they partner with an AD and could sell/buy/request models to be sent in etc.
great food and experience here too, go at sunset if possible. Have fun!
https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Rest...t-164071-41102

Stew7 · 28 July 2017, 11:47 AM

Every major city has ADs so enjoy! I purchased my first at the Rolex store in St Marks Square in Venice. It was probably the smallest Rolex AD I'd ever been in but they had a nice selection of all models and I picked up a 114060.

Italy is awesome. Enjoy your honeymoon!

Old Expat Beast · 28 July 2017, 12:02 PM

Get off the train in Arezzo in Tuscany (if you are travelling by train, that is) and walk up the Corso Italia to the Piazza Grande. On the way you'll pass Prosperi 1816, which is a friendly little Rolex AD run by an pleasant couple who speak English. Arezzo is where Roberto Benigni filmed much of "Life is Beautiful" and it's a pleasant place to explore, with many great little restaurants.

Amex4711 · 28 July 2017, 03:53 PM

The Rolex Boutique in Florence on Ponte Vecchio Bridge

, call for Andrea (Andrea is a man !)

good luck an happy Honeymoon

Rolex_Ry · 29 July 2017, 04:59 PM

Thank all! Just visited the ADs in Florence and Sienna. A few of the old sea dwellers, explorer's, explorer II, and Miglauss. Off to the Amalfi coast next. Hoping to check out the AD in Capri.

Amex4711 · 29 July 2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_Ry

Thank all! Just visited the ADs in Florence and Sienna. A few of the old sea dwellers, explorer's, explorer II, and Miglauss. Off to the Amalfi coast next. Hoping to check out the AD in Capri.

Have you visited Andrea in Florence ?

polaris72 · 29 July 2017, 07:49 PM

If in Rome, recommend Hausmann Rolex AD on Via del Corso, got 10% discount there on wife's OP.

Rolex_Ry · 29 July 2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Amex4711

Have you visited Andrea in Florence ?

No, the AD on the bridge was filled with so many tourists so I didn't bother going in. All the pieces displayed in the windows were all PM pieces.

Omega2000 · 29 July 2017, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_Ry

No, the AD on the bridge was filled with so many tourists so I didn't bother going in. All the pieces displayed in the windows were all PM pieces.

I was there as well three weeks ago, very busy. You didn't want to jump on the BLRO in the window?? It was the first time I saw one in person, great looking watch.

Rolex_Ry · 30 July 2017, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega2000

I was there as well three weeks ago, very busy. You didn't want to jump on the BLRO in the window?? It was the first time I saw one in person, great looking watch.

Great looking watch, but there's plenty back home at my local AD's. If the watch wasn't so heavy in the white gold, I'd love it but it isn't an everyday wear for me based on the weight of the watch.

reloxt · 30 July 2017, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_Ry

Thank all! Just visited the ADs in Florence and Sienna. A few of the old sea dwellers, explorer's, explorer II, and Miglauss. Off to the Amalfi coast next. Hoping to check out the AD in Capri.

I visited the AD on Capri on Wednesday! only SS was a SD43. BLRO was also still available. AD in Napels had Airking, Exp1 and ExpII in black and white. Milaan had nothing at the time. Did buy a near mint 16710 from 2004 at a very small shop in Milan though. Lot of vintage in Milan. Went in for a NOS 14060, but that was sold just before I got there. Could not resist the temptation of the perfect pepsi

Amex4711 · 30 July 2017, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_Ry

No, the AD on the bridge was filled with so many tourists so I didn't bother going in. All the pieces displayed in the windows were all PM pieces.

Andrea has always a special place where he stored the watches. Two TRF members ask me also in the past and they bought two sub without date. They have everytime only the PM models displayed in the window

Gerry62 · 30 July 2017, 03:56 AM

Bologna piazza maggiore AD. Veronesi

28 July 2017, 08:25 AM	#1
Rolex_Ry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: US Watch: AP, Patek, Rolex Posts: 213	AD in Italy Hi All, I'm on my honeymoon in Italy and wondered if anyone has any AD rec's to visit and if anyone ha/ had luck with SS models while traveling in the country. I'll be traveling from the North to Southern Italy so any recommendations are greatly aprreciated!

28 July 2017, 09:50 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Had dinner last month at Terrazza Bosquet and the attached hotel had a few watches (Rolex) on display, they said they partner with an AD and could sell/buy/request models to be sent in etc. great food and experience here too, go at sunset if possible. Have fun! https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Rest...t-164071-41102 __________________

28 July 2017, 12:02 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Get off the train in Arezzo in Tuscany (if you are travelling by train, that is) and walk up the Corso Italia to the Piazza Grande. On the way you'll pass Prosperi 1816, which is a friendly little Rolex AD run by an pleasant couple who speak English. Arezzo is where Roberto Benigni filmed much of "Life is Beautiful" and it's a pleasant place to explore, with many great little restaurants. Attached Images

28 July 2017, 03:53 PM	#7
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	The Rolex Boutique in Florence on Ponte Vecchio Bridge , call for Andrea (Andrea is a man !) good luck an happy Honeymoon __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

28 July 2017, 08:43 AM	#2
Guinness835 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Liam Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116710ln Posts: 38	When I was in Venice in September there was an AD in St. Marks Square that had several SS models. I remember GMT, Submariner and others.

28 July 2017, 09:34 AM	#3
corpsvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 16	In fall of 2013 I was in Naples and made weekend trips to Rome. There is a Rolex shop on I believe Corbin street. They had a variety of Rolexes. Rome, oh Gladiator, you should see the Coliseum. Did not have a Rolex at the time, just an Invicta but would still go look every weekend I went to Rome. Good luck.

28 July 2017, 11:47 AM	#5
Stew7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA, US Watch: Omega, Rolex Posts: 362	Every major city has ADs so enjoy! I purchased my first at the Rolex store in St Marks Square in Venice. It was probably the smallest Rolex AD I'd ever been in but they had a nice selection of all models and I picked up a 114060. Italy is awesome. Enjoy your honeymoon!

29 July 2017, 04:59 PM	#8
Rolex_Ry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: US Watch: AP, Patek, Rolex Posts: 213	Thank all! Just visited the ADs in Florence and Sienna. A few of the old sea dwellers, explorer's, explorer II, and Miglauss. Off to the Amalfi coast next. Hoping to check out the AD in Capri.

29 July 2017, 07:49 PM	#10
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	If in Rome, recommend Hausmann Rolex AD on Via del Corso, got 10% discount there on wife's OP.

30 July 2017, 03:56 AM	#16
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	Bologna piazza maggiore AD. Veronesi

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