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schoolboy · 1 March 2018, 11:15 AM

Hello again all!

I will be visiting Los Angeles California soon, and am wondering if there is anything watch related that you guys and gals would recommend as a place to visit?

Anything in LA, or generally close to LA is viable

I just want to see if I can make a few stops at watch places, and see and learn something new

It doesn't have to be Rolex, and a place where they sell used or vintage watches would be interesting too.

I guess I could sit and google things, but with so many experts on here, I want to hear your input!

Many thanks in advance

locutus49 · 1 March 2018, 11:20 AM

I would visit the Frank Gehry designed building. I have always wanted to see it in person, it looks like a building from the future.

morimotom · 1 March 2018, 11:29 AM

Craft and tailored is in downtown LA, I haven’t been there though.

My AD is Polachecks in calabasas, about 25 miles northwest of downtown.

LAREALTOR · 1 March 2018, 11:32 AM

Gearys Rolex on Rodeo and in the New Century City Mall are fabulous. They’ll have huge displays

jb335 · 1 March 2018, 11:34 AM

For vintage, check out Wanna Buy a Watch on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. Priced on the higher side so they're better for browsing.

Th Rolex AD in Beverly Hills always has a pretty extensive selection. Pro tip: they have the main AD on Rodeo Drive and then on the other side of the building in Geary's they have another showcase of Rolex's.

A block away also has a vintage shop but the name escapes me right now.

jb335 · 1 March 2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jb335

A block away also has a vintage shop but the name escapes me right now.

I looked it up, it's called Second Time Around.

Angry-Gardener · 1 March 2018, 11:36 AM

I’m going to have a 48 hour stop over in LA in 2 weeks.

My list includes the Peterson museum, which has an extraordinary Porsche exhibit on until June.

I will also re-watch Anthony Bordain’s Layover episode on LA (Netflix) and see how many stops I can recreate.

If you come up with something watch related and unique in this thread I may work that in too.

Enjoy LA - cool city

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Jacobkg · 1 March 2018, 11:42 AM

The only Grand Seiko Boutique in the US is on Rodeo in Beverly Hills. They are also near some other Boutiques like Audemars Piguet and Breguet.

schoolboy · 1 March 2018, 11:44 AM

Thanks for your input guys!

I will take all of these into consideration, and wait for more replies as well.

I hope to plan an interesting trip with your support

Ticknaway · 1 March 2018, 11:47 AM

South Coast Plaza almost every watch brand available there!

DoctorA · 1 March 2018, 11:48 AM

Was there last week. Empty cases except for the usual PM and DJs
And ridiculous fake lists!

Rmoor · 1 March 2018, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobkg

The only Grand Seiko Boutique in the US is on Rodeo in Beverly Hills. They are also near some other Boutiques like Audemars Piguet and Breguet.

Saw one in Miami design district last week so must be 2 now!

jb335 · 1 March 2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ticknaway

South Coast Plaza almost every watch brand available there!

Very true, but Beverly Hills (Rodeo Dr area) will be closer to him.

But you are right about South Coast Plaza. It's basically Rodeo Drive but indoors and in Orange County.

yelfel · 1 March 2018, 01:56 PM

I second WannaBuyAWatch. Great vintage selection, I saw a Tiffany dial sub a few weeks ago there. I believe Bob's Watches is located near by close to Huntington Beach. I bought my 16610LV from them a few weeks ago.

Duc5150 · 1 March 2018, 02:16 PM

I always enjoy browsing the Jewelry District @ 6th & Hill in Downtown for (mostly) pre-loved watches by the many small independent shops there....more like a treasure hunt since you never know what you may find. Ranges from LNIB to vintage...If you are a buyer marked prices tend to be on the high side but sellers are negotiable.....YMMV

ArtNouveau · 2 March 2018, 12:50 AM

Just there a few weeks ago. Rodeo Drive area has all of the brand boutiques (Geary's Rolex had slim inventory and told me only their best customers get anything) to browse through. Also several multi-line watch stores including a Westime location. I also had a pleasant visit at the vintage shop mentioned on Canon?
As mentioned, South Coast mall also has the full range of brand boutiques an hour or so south of LA proper.

Fleetlord · 2 March 2018, 01:48 AM

The savvy buyer would only browse in LA.

Modern watches will be at full retail.

Vintage will be overvalued and more than likely overgraded.

Big cities are just lousy places to buy.

schoolboy · 2 March 2018, 05:14 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

schoolboy · 2 March 2018, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

The savvy buyer would only browse in LA.

Modern watches will be at full retail.

Vintage will be overvalued and more than likely overgraded.

Big cities are just lousy places to buy.

I will more than likely only be browsing anyway

DeeTee · 2 March 2018, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

The savvy buyer would only browse in LA.

Modern watches will be at full retail.

Vintage will be overvalued and more than likely overgraded.

Big cities are just lousy places to buy.

Kinda sort true.
There is waaaaaaay more inventory to check out here though compared to a boutique area in Ohio.

thomaswentworth · 2 March 2018, 07:06 AM

Just remember that Rodeo is pronounced just the same as the cowboy and bull riding events. Don't be fooled and stick to your guns with the pronunciation.

Duc5150 · 2 March 2018, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

Just remember that Rodeo is pronounced just the same as the cowboy and bull riding events. Don't be fooled and stick to your guns with the pronunciation.

1 March 2018, 11:15 AM	#1
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Visiting Los Angeles soon... Hello again all! I will be visiting Los Angeles California soon, and am wondering if there is anything watch related that you guys and gals would recommend as a place to visit? Anything in LA, or generally close to LA is viable I just want to see if I can make a few stops at watch places, and see and learn something new It doesn't have to be Rolex, and a place where they sell used or vintage watches would be interesting too. I guess I could sit and google things, but with so many experts on here, I want to hear your input! Many thanks in advance

1 March 2018, 11:48 AM	#11
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Was there last week. Empty cases except for the usual PM and DJs And ridiculous fake lists! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

1 March 2018, 11:20 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would visit the Frank Gehry designed building. I have always wanted to see it in person, it looks like a building from the future.

1 March 2018, 11:29 AM	#3
morimotom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: SD43 Posts: 312	Craft and tailored is in downtown LA, I haven’t been there though. My AD is Polachecks in calabasas, about 25 miles northwest of downtown.

1 March 2018, 11:32 AM	#4
LAREALTOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: SeaDweller 43, YM2 Posts: 84	Gearys Rolex on Rodeo and in the New Century City Mall are fabulous. They’ll have huge displays

1 March 2018, 11:34 AM	#5
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	For vintage, check out Wanna Buy a Watch on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. Priced on the higher side so they're better for browsing. Th Rolex AD in Beverly Hills always has a pretty extensive selection. Pro tip: they have the main AD on Rodeo Drive and then on the other side of the building in Geary's they have another showcase of Rolex's. A block away also has a vintage shop but the name escapes me right now.

1 March 2018, 11:36 AM	#7
Angry-Gardener "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PNW Posts: 74	I’m going to have a 48 hour stop over in LA in 2 weeks. My list includes the Peterson museum, which has an extraordinary Porsche exhibit on until June. I will also re-watch Anthony Bordain’s Layover episode on LA (Netflix) and see how many stops I can recreate. If you come up with something watch related and unique in this thread I may work that in too. Enjoy LA - cool city Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

1 March 2018, 11:42 AM	#8
Jacobkg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 91	The only Grand Seiko Boutique in the US is on Rodeo in Beverly Hills. They are also near some other Boutiques like Audemars Piguet and Breguet.

1 March 2018, 11:44 AM	#9
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Thanks for your input guys! I will take all of these into consideration, and wait for more replies as well. I hope to plan an interesting trip with your support

1 March 2018, 11:47 AM	#10
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	South Coast Plaza almost every watch brand available there!

1 March 2018, 01:56 PM	#14
yelfel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 19	I second WannaBuyAWatch. Great vintage selection, I saw a Tiffany dial sub a few weeks ago there. I believe Bob's Watches is located near by close to Huntington Beach. I bought my 16610LV from them a few weeks ago.

1 March 2018, 02:16 PM	#15
Duc5150 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: TB Location: West Coast Posts: 339	I always enjoy browsing the Jewelry District @ 6th & Hill in Downtown for (mostly) pre-loved watches by the many small independent shops there....more like a treasure hunt since you never know what you may find. Ranges from LNIB to vintage...If you are a buyer marked prices tend to be on the high side but sellers are negotiable.....YMMV

2 March 2018, 12:50 AM	#16
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,389	Just there a few weeks ago. Rodeo Drive area has all of the brand boutiques (Geary's Rolex had slim inventory and told me only their best customers get anything) to browse through. Also several multi-line watch stores including a Westime location. I also had a pleasant visit at the vintage shop mentioned on Canon? As mentioned, South Coast mall also has the full range of brand boutiques an hour or so south of LA proper.

2 March 2018, 01:48 AM	#17
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	The savvy buyer would only browse in LA. Modern watches will be at full retail. Vintage will be overvalued and more than likely overgraded. Big cities are just lousy places to buy.

2 March 2018, 05:14 AM	#18
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

2 March 2018, 07:06 AM	#21
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	Just remember that Rodeo is pronounced just the same as the cowboy and bull riding events. Don't be fooled and stick to your guns with the pronunciation.

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