Watch shopping in Portland Oregon

[EdwardC]

Aside from the Rolex ADs, are there any other shops in Portland that worth a visit?

[THC]

If in Portland, grey may be the only way to go, sadly

[usmc-4066]

I think Watchworks may have opened back up by appointment only. Their store was broken into during the first wave of riots and I believe they relocated to the east side of town. The Ben Bridge locations are kind of meh. Packouz has always been great to me but like any other Rolex AD they have slim pickins.

Otherwise my favorite Omega AD Smith and Bevill usually has a good selection of popular Omegas in stock.

[kauffee]

Portland is probably one of the worst major cities to shop for watches now.

We lost Shreve & Co a while back which took brands like Patek, IWC, and Panerai. Watch works sold Omega, Breitling, Longines, Hamilton, and others as well as a solid preowned section. And of course there’s no stock in any of the Rolex ADs. Maybe you can browse some TAGs or Cartiers at Ben Bridge downtown.

[turkeysub93]

One of the worst cities in the US in general...just steal some watches!

[GBD]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

One of the worst cities in the US in general...just steal some watches!

Oof, that didn't take long.

[ROBERT1183]

I wouldnt even step foot in that city with a Timex on my wrist nevermind a Rolex. lol

[EdwardC]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

I wouldnt even step foot in that city with a Timex on my wrist nevermind a Rolex. lol

Why's that? Portland is very scary?

[WBaileyii]

Originally Posted by EdwardC

Why's that? Portland is very scary?

Well...last year's protests/riots pretty much made Portland a "no-go zone" day or night. Just too unpredictable and violent. Add to that many of the businesses and most of the famous food trucks shut down and/or left the city and it really wasn't worth going to anyway.

This year some businesses are re-opening, but most of the food trucks are still gone and the sprawling Saturday Market that spilled out of the waterfront park through central downtown is practically non-existent. During the day things seem to be OK, but there's not much to do. I would still consider after dark/late night a no-go, especially since their entire 40 person "quick reaction force" aka "riot squad" just resigned last week due to conflicts with city leadership...

Maybe not "scary", but Portland definitely has issues right now. Unsafe is probably a better description. Personally, I would not wear a Rolex day or night in Portland. G-Shock territory for sure.

I took my wife and kids there for a 4 day week-end 4 years ago and we had a blast. Now, I avoid it like the plague. There simply aren't any guarantees for personal safety there anymore and for me, that's a show stopper.

[asiparks]

Unsafe my arse.

I've been downtown, the waterfront along SW Nailto, past (gasp) homeless camps, wearing ( gasp) Rolex.Been eating out and strolling around well past sunset.- the food trucks aren't there because they were booted to make way for the Ritz Carlton development. A lot of bars and restaurants downtown, round the Pearl, NW 23rd are open and doing OK
It's scary if you're a scared type of person. Like any other city, you keep your wits about you and you'll be fine.

But yeah, no good watch shopping options anymore....

[superpop]

Portland and Seattle both are big with Ben Bridge with each having one or two independents as well. Not sure how BB allocates watches but I have never had any luck with them. They always "encourage" me to buy something else to get what I want. I refuse to play that game.

[al503]

Originally Posted by asiparks

Unsafe my arse.

I've been downtown, the waterfront along SW Nailto, past (gasp) homeless camps, wearing ( gasp) Rolex.Been eating out and strolling around well past sunset.- the food trucks aren't there because they were booted to make way for the Ritz Carlton development. A lot of bars and restaurants downtown, round the Pearl, NW 23rd are open and doing OK
It's scary if you're a scared type of person. Like any other city, you keep your wits about you and you'll be fine.

But yeah, no good watch shopping options anymore....

Agree on all points. Portland is far from ideal and admittedly, coming from someone who has lived here since 1977, it's not as nice as it used to be. (I suppose you could say that about most large cities...) However, it's far from dangerous. I go downtown wearing my Rolex and don't bother carrying/making use of my CCW.

[hutch300]

Originally Posted by al503

Agree on all points. Portland is far from ideal and admittedly, coming from someone who has lived here since 1977, it's not as nice as it used to be. (I suppose you could say that about most large cities...) However, it's far from dangerous. I go downtown wearing my Rolex and don't bother carrying/making use of my CCW.

This is an accurate depiction. The fact that there is no tax will make it hard to find an already hard to find watch. Safety though - just be smart like you would in any big city.

[EdwardC]

Finally made a trip to portland. It was quiet on Sunday and many shops are closed for good in downtown. Pioneer place is open but only a few luxury shops are still in business. Definitely a huge contrast from 3 years ago..

[jb335]

Originally Posted by asiparks

Unsafe my arse.

I've been downtown, the waterfront along SW Nailto, past (gasp) homeless camps, wearing ( gasp) Rolex.Been eating out and strolling around well past sunset.- the food trucks aren't there because they were booted to make way for the Ritz Carlton development. A lot of bars and restaurants downtown, round the Pearl, NW 23rd are open and doing OK
It's scary if you're a scared type of person. Like any other city, you keep your wits about you and you'll be fine.

But yeah, no good watch shopping options anymore....

Agreed. Portland is perfectly safe.

Turn off the news.

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by EdwardC

Finally made a trip to portland. It was quiet on Sunday and many shops are closed for good in downtown. Pioneer place is open but only a few luxury shops are still in business. Definitely a huge contrast from 3 years ago..

Yep, it's pretty grim looking these days.
Watch wise, Packouz is open, but appointment only, Shrieve is now a CVS pharmacy... Ben Bridge is still open in Washington Square if you're after a Tudor or Breitling... Slim pickings....

[VegasBaby]

Try the Antifa Boutique!!!

[train-time]

Portland, OR - not a place that I would visit for whatever reason

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

I wouldnt even step foot in that city with a Timex on my wrist nevermind a Rolex. lol

x2.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by train-time

Portland, OR - not a place that I would visit for whatever reason

You obviously haven't had the dry aged steaks at Urban Farmer.

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[Dav1dB]

My fiance and I visited Portland last month...went shopping at the mall...stopped by Packouz.

A fine city imo, I would love to go back. tax free is a bonus!

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by Dav1dB

My fiance and I visited Portland last month...went shopping at the mall...stopped by Packouz.

A fine city imo, I would love to go back. tax free is a bonus!

So no sales taxes in Portland?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Oystersteel92

So no sales taxes in Portland?

True story

[doubleinfive]

Go ahead guys, trash Portland and leave all the good pre-owned selections for me...if you know, you know...

[Dayve]

I used to live in Olympia, WA, and made the trip down to Portland a few times. I went back to see my parents in WA, and had to drive through Portland....what a dump it is now. Every bridge and over pass had homeless encampments. I would spend my time and money elsewhere........

[Dayve]

Originally Posted by jb335

True story

And they pump your gas for you.........

[Dayve]

Originally Posted by VegasBaby

Try the Antifa Boutique!!!

Oh no you didn't..........

[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

One of the worst cities in the US in general...just steal some watches!

IBTL (some people cannot help themselves - especially here)

[Zoomerang]

Originally Posted by zengineer

You obviously haven't had the dry aged steaks at Urban Farmer.

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And Voodoo donuts!

[kizerman]

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

One of the worst cities in the US in general...just steal some watches!

Lol. No doubt. Proven to be the most embarrassing cities in the US.