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jwludyka · 14 October 2022, 06:38 AM

Hello everyone,

I'll be in Florence for a few days next week (first time). I know the Italians are great collectors of vintage watches and curious if anyone had recommendations on some watch boutiques or vendors to check out?

Restaurant/Trattoria and other recommendations welcome as well

Best,
J

Travelair007 · 14 October 2022, 07:08 AM

Trattoria Pandemonio do Casa Brogi

Get the steak florentine. If you close out the joint, the family comes out (they are the waiters/waitresses, cooks, dishwashers, hostesses, etc) and they start pouring you grappa and limoncello!

Enjoy!

Mendota · 14 October 2022, 07:20 AM

Have fun! I love it there. Beautiful city and wonderful people.

breitlingaddict · 14 October 2022, 07:33 AM

Cassetti Gioielli Located in Ponte Vecchio.

Ballzzz · 14 October 2022, 12:05 PM

Are you heading to Chianti by chance?

Cazador60 · 15 October 2022, 06:14 AM

I was in Florence for 8 days in July and recommend Trattoria Gozzi for its pasta. They only open for lunch and recommendations were necessary because the line builds up at opening. Since summer is over it might be easier now. Inside is like stepping back 100 yrs, go with the house wine which is fine. Central Market (second fl) around the corner was my breakfast place for cappuccino and pastry or square pizza slices. The leather mart is right outside.
I shopped at one vintage shop a block down the street from Gozzi (in direction of train station) and saw a lot of vintage Omegas and other watch brands. Enjoy

HippoPAPAmus · 18 October 2022, 12:40 PM

Highly recommend IL Corbolino (Via Faenza, 49 r, 50013 Firenze FI, Italy). Had an amazing Florentine steak. Local dry aged beef. Very good value. Friendly, helpful staff. Great find.

Central Market is good for a quick bite. If you’re willing to try something different there is a sandwich joint on the first floor that services Lampredotto (a traditional Florentine dish made from the fourth and final stomach of a cow).

Ponte Vecchio bridge has Rolex, AP, Vacheron and Patek.

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mbalmz · 18 October 2022, 12:48 PM

you have to go to 'Ino for a sandwich (right by the Uffizi). it's less famous/less touristy than all'antico vinaio, which is the one most people will probably recommend, but I thought 'Ino was much better.

if you're into cocktails, Rasputin is great for a night out. Procacci is lovely for a quick daytime cocktail.

la giostra was my favorite spot for a fancy dinner, but there are lots of great options for that.

JParm · 18 October 2022, 12:56 PM

Gotta hit up the original Panerai store!

Dr. Robert · 19 October 2022, 11:01 AM

Cantinetta Antinori & Buca Mario have good food.
Visit the original Panerai boutique after you visit the museums etc.

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Vivalas · 22 October 2022, 07:21 AM

AP, PP, VC and Rolex all on the bridge!

We did a food tour - fantastic. When I say food, there was as much booze. The wine window.

Negronis - very strong but when in Rome (well Florence actually) and all that :-)

14 October 2022, 06:38 AM	#1
jwludyka "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Portland Posts: 11	Florence, Italy Recs? Hello everyone, I'll be in Florence for a few days next week (first time). I know the Italians are great collectors of vintage watches and curious if anyone had recommendations on some watch boutiques or vendors to check out? Restaurant/Trattoria and other recommendations welcome as well Best, J

14 October 2022, 12:05 PM	#5
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	Are you heading to Chianti by chance? __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

18 October 2022, 12:40 PM	#7
HippoPAPAmus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 720	Florence, Italy Recs? Highly recommend IL Corbolino (Via Faenza, 49 r, 50013 Firenze FI, Italy). Had an amazing Florentine steak. Local dry aged beef. Very good value. Friendly, helpful staff. Great find. Central Market is good for a quick bite. If you’re willing to try something different there is a sandwich joint on the first floor that services Lampredotto (a traditional Florentine dish made from the fourth and final stomach of a cow). Ponte Vecchio bridge has Rolex, AP, Vacheron and Patek. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2022, 12:48 PM	#8
mbalmz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,366	you have to go to 'Ino for a sandwich (right by the Uffizi). it's less famous/less touristy than all'antico vinaio, which is the one most people will probably recommend, but I thought 'Ino was much better. if you're into cocktails, Rasputin is great for a night out. Procacci is lovely for a quick daytime cocktail. la giostra was my favorite spot for a fancy dinner, but there are lots of great options for that. __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

19 October 2022, 11:01 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,307	Cantinetta Antinori & Buca Mario have good food. Visit the original Panerai boutique after you visit the museums etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 October 2022, 07:08 AM	#2
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Trattoria Pandemonio do Casa Brogi Get the steak florentine. If you close out the joint, the family comes out (they are the waiters/waitresses, cooks, dishwashers, hostesses, etc) and they start pouring you grappa and limoncello! Enjoy!

14 October 2022, 07:20 AM	#3
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,195	Have fun! I love it there. Beautiful city and wonderful people.

14 October 2022, 07:33 AM	#4
breitlingaddict Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Real Name: Sean Location: USA Posts: 53	Cassetti Gioielli Located in Ponte Vecchio.

15 October 2022, 06:14 AM	#6
Cazador60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Watch: Submariner 5513 Posts: 1,709	I was in Florence for 8 days in July and recommend Trattoria Gozzi for its pasta. They only open for lunch and recommendations were necessary because the line builds up at opening. Since summer is over it might be easier now. Inside is like stepping back 100 yrs, go with the house wine which is fine. Central Market (second fl) around the corner was my breakfast place for cappuccino and pastry or square pizza slices. The leather mart is right outside. I shopped at one vintage shop a block down the street from Gozzi (in direction of train station) and saw a lot of vintage Omegas and other watch brands. Enjoy

18 October 2022, 12:56 PM	#9
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Gotta hit up the original Panerai store!

22 October 2022, 07:21 AM	#11
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	AP, PP, VC and Rolex all on the bridge! We did a food tour - fantastic. When I say food, there was as much booze. The wine window. Negronis - very strong but when in Rome (well Florence actually) and all that :-)

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