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GarbanzoNegro · 2 December 2018, 06:31 AM

Hi,

I will possibly go to NYC in the next weeks. I would appreciate any input about the diamond district.

Thanks in advance!

huncho · 2 December 2018, 06:33 AM

everything is overpriced but you get to see every model you could ever imagine

breitlings · 2 December 2018, 06:33 AM

look but dont touch.

Beo3 · 2 December 2018, 06:46 AM

Very impressive, but no bargains to be had.

crew · 2 December 2018, 06:49 AM

Be very careful there. It’s an easy place to get taken advantage of.

Fat_ninja · 2 December 2018, 06:59 AM

Its effectively the grey market

GarbanzoNegro · 2 December 2018, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crew

Be very careful there. It’s an easy place to get taken advantage of.

What do you mean? Could you, please, elaborate on this?

GarbanzoNegro · 2 December 2018, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

everything is overpriced but you get to see every model you could ever imagine

Also the non-current references, for instance 5 digits?

GarbanzoNegro · 2 December 2018, 07:06 AM

By the way, thanks for all your input!

ltmgeller · 2 December 2018, 07:06 AM

As mentioned before, look but don't touch. I know a good vintage guy down there but for the most part the dealers down there are animals and are looking to take advantage of everyone. Without developing a relationship with someone down there I doubt there is a deal to be made. I've tried to negotiate in the past but they wouldn't budge because they knew someone else would come along they could prey on.

wisguy · 2 December 2018, 07:09 AM

I've dealt with Element in Time, stand up guys.

slickrick68 · 2 December 2018, 07:15 AM

Spend time elsewhere unless you want to window shop.

csfischer20 · 2 December 2018, 07:17 AM

Those guys are sharks, but it’s a really fun place to be. Just getting to see that many pieces in one place is awesome. I tried to make a deal once and every watch the guy had was special in some way. Even a stainless dj with an aftermarket diamond dial was special. I wasn’t buying because it wasn’t original though. I was looking for a stainless DJ for a reasonable price and he must have had 25000 watches in that store and he sure didn’t care if he sold one. I’ve never seen so many watches in one store and a store owner that was okay not moving any inventory. He just had them in boxes stacked on each other and not really cared for. Most were obviously just loose and not full sets either. Seemed kind of tragic to me. Millions in watches just laying around and the Rolex were treated like a fossil.

superdog · 2 December 2018, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huncho

everything is overpriced but you get to see every model you could ever imagine

This. Exactly this.

They literally prey on the uninformed.

But they do have literally everything.

Art 1 · 2 December 2018, 07:37 AM

Fun to look but I would never buy there.

GarbanzoNegro · 2 December 2018, 07:39 AM

I see. Thanks for all the messages.

kultschar · 2 December 2018, 10:48 AM

Great to see all the high end stuff. Got fed up with all the hassling though

Star Ferry · 2 December 2018, 11:15 AM

They are catering to rich visitors to NYC. Prices are worse than TRF classified, and your chance of getting scammed is also around the same.

HarryLime · 2 December 2018, 12:00 PM

Gai at Classic Watch NY is legit.

bayerische · 2 December 2018, 09:29 PM

Definitely worth a visit. Just window shopping is fun.

The Joker · 3 December 2018, 01:19 AM

Go see Vladdy (old TRF favourite)

2 December 2018, 06:31 AM	#1
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 448	Diamond district NYC? Hi, I will possibly go to NYC in the next weeks. I would appreciate any input about the diamond district. Thanks in advance!

2 December 2018, 07:06 AM	#10
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	As mentioned before, look but don't touch. I know a good vintage guy down there but for the most part the dealers down there are animals and are looking to take advantage of everyone. Without developing a relationship with someone down there I doubt there is a deal to be made. I've tried to negotiate in the past but they wouldn't budge because they knew someone else would come along they could prey on. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 December 2018, 07:09 AM	#11
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I've dealt with Element in Time, stand up guys. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

2 December 2018, 09:29 PM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Definitely worth a visit. Just window shopping is fun. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

2 December 2018, 06:33 AM	#2
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	everything is overpriced but you get to see every model you could ever imagine

2 December 2018, 06:33 AM	#3
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	look but dont touch.

2 December 2018, 06:46 AM	#4
Beo3 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 18,781	Very impressive, but no bargains to be had.

2 December 2018, 06:49 AM	#5
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Be very careful there. It’s an easy place to get taken advantage of.

2 December 2018, 06:59 AM	#6
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Its effectively the grey market

2 December 2018, 07:15 AM	#12
slickrick68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Watch: anything shiny Posts: 375	Spend time elsewhere unless you want to window shop.

2 December 2018, 07:17 AM	#13
csfischer20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Chris Location: Denver Watch: DD36 Posts: 430	Those guys are sharks, but it’s a really fun place to be. Just getting to see that many pieces in one place is awesome. I tried to make a deal once and every watch the guy had was special in some way. Even a stainless dj with an aftermarket diamond dial was special. I wasn’t buying because it wasn’t original though. I was looking for a stainless DJ for a reasonable price and he must have had 25000 watches in that store and he sure didn’t care if he sold one. I’ve never seen so many watches in one store and a store owner that was okay not moving any inventory. He just had them in boxes stacked on each other and not really cared for. Most were obviously just loose and not full sets either. Seemed kind of tragic to me. Millions in watches just laying around and the Rolex were treated like a fossil.

2 December 2018, 07:37 AM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Fun to look but I would never buy there.

2 December 2018, 07:39 AM	#16
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 448	I see. Thanks for all the messages.

2 December 2018, 10:48 AM	#17
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Great to see all the high end stuff. Got fed up with all the hassling though

2 December 2018, 11:15 AM	#18
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	They are catering to rich visitors to NYC. Prices are worse than TRF classified, and your chance of getting scammed is also around the same.

2 December 2018, 12:00 PM	#19
HarryLime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Posts: 676	Gai at Classic Watch NY is legit.

3 December 2018, 01:19 AM	#21
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Go see Vladdy (old TRF favourite)

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