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Randy Marsh · 22 October 2008, 06:13 AM

Just returned from my honeymoon in Dubai. I've entered every single Rolex dealer in town ( in the malls). Each one of them had a SD on display,none of them a DS. Where is all this SD hunt then.....

Bisquitlips · 22 October 2008, 07:29 AM

Hopefully you took PHOTOS!!!!?????

JJ Irani · 22 October 2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Marsh

Just returned from my honeymoon in Dubai. I've entered every single Rolex dealer in town ( in the malls). Each one of them had a SD on display,none of them a DS. Where is all this SD hunt then.....

I'm not surprised at all, Randy. The Middle East is a bigger market for the gold and diamond studded models.

JJ

Jocke · 22 October 2008, 07:37 AM

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I'm not surprised at all, Randy. The Middle East is a bigger market for the gold and diamond studded models.

JJ

Padi edit sorry Jocke cannot allow that one.

Jocke

Randy Marsh · 22 October 2008, 07:41 AM

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Did

Jocke

whoooo...easy man...somebody may take offense on that !!!..

I've just took some pics of the beloved and so far not owned yet LV with RRR....I've tried on so many,I was so close to buy one one night but LUCKILY I did not find the store again.

chicagowatchman · 22 October 2008, 10:04 AM

What were your overall thiughts about Dubai?

bodybump · 22 October 2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Marsh

Just returned from my honeymoon in Dubai. I've entered every single Rolex dealer in town ( in the malls). Each one of them had a SD on display,none of them a DS. Where is all this SD hunt then.....

Andrew show some photos!!! Did you stay at Burg al Arab???

YuppieKid · 22 October 2008, 02:35 PM

ago where they showed that. Also, there is an ice bar where everything is frozen and sculped out of ice. Dubai seems like a great place. Definitely one of the world's wealthiest play grounds. Congrats to you and the Mrs.

bodybump · 22 October 2008, 03:10 PM

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ago where they showed that. Also, there is an ice bar where everything is frozen and sculped out of ice. Dubai seems like a great place. Definitely one of the world's wealthiest play grounds. Congrats to you and the Mrs.

Ooooh i agree with you brandon..one of the safest place in the world..you can leave your bag in the park in the morning and come back at night and it will be still there...if you get caught stealing your hand will be cut away...Then theres only one place to put your watch.. the only country that doesnt care about financial crisis..the only country that has a 6 Star Hotel Burg Al Arab...i heard there is an entrance fee just to go inside if your not checking in..all the pillars and utensils are made of gold...Take a look at Palms Island...they build a Village in the middle of the Ocean...You have to have a Choper or plane or a Yatch to be there...

Z-Sub · 22 October 2008, 04:47 PM

They certainly have very impressive construction projects going there in Dubai.
I think it won't feel the financial pinch unless oil price goes back to $15 per barrel for a long time. even that, Dubai will still be a rich place

kiasunkiasi · 22 October 2008, 04:54 PM

How's your honeymoon? And what's do you think about Dubai?

MAXI DIAL · 22 October 2008, 06:52 PM

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Jocke

Jocke · 22 October 2008, 08:15 PM

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Padi edit sorry Jocke cannot allow that one.

Jocke

No problem Padi, but I just ask I don´t say it was so.

Jocke

Randy Marsh · 22 October 2008, 08:33 PM

I was not impressed at all by Dubai. I guess the place is way overhyped for what it really is. Right now there's a lot of construction everywhere and getting around by taxi is really miserable. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton and at Al Qasr ,this last one is a truly fantastic hotel part of the Burj complex,wich I have the chance to visit for free. The Burj al Arab is one big,tacky and showy building,with lots of Ferraris and Lambos parcked up front.

I've lived in Las Vegas and in Orlando,FL,so what have I found in Dubai was already a been there done that thing,just very way to much overpriced. We found the food absolutely disgusting but very cheap,even in upscale restaurant,where it was mediocre anyway.

I really did not like the muslim way of life,sorry. In each shopping mall we got bad stares just because we were holding hand or facing each other on the escalators. There were signs at the mall entrance wich reported " please avoid innocent display of affection". I mean....if they want western tourists to flood them with money they need to relax a bit.

Dubai will be nice.....when it will be finished...

ROLEXUS · 23 October 2008, 10:10 AM

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Ooooh i agree with you brandon..one of the safest place in the world..you can leave your bag in the park in the morning and come back at night and it will be still there...if you get caught stealing your hand will be cut away...Then theres only one place to put your watch.. the only country that doesnt care about financial crisis..the only country that has a 6 Star Hotel Burg Al Arab...i heard there is an entrance fee just to go inside if your not checking in..all the pillars and utensils are made of gold...Take a look at Palms Island...they build a Village in the middle of the Ocean...You have to have a Choper or plane or a Yatch to be there...

I recently travelled around the world a bit, including a stop in Dubai (where I bought my GMTIIc) and I have to agree that Dubai definitely 'feels' extremely safe. Felt alot more threatened and was a lot more weary on the streets of Rome and Paris than i was in Dubai. The city is not for everyone but I enjoyed it. Rolex range is extensive, AD's basically had every model in stock and on display (except SS Daytona) and customer service is first class.

kybanker · 23 October 2008, 11:13 AM

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They certainly have very impressive construction projects going there in Dubai.
I think it won't feel the financial pinch unless oil price goes back to $15 per barrel for a long time. even that, Dubai will still be a rich place

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, Dubai doesn't actually export very much oil if any.

22 October 2008, 06:13 AM	#1
Randy Marsh Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 262	Plenty of SD 16600 in Dubai.... Just returned from my honeymoon in Dubai. I've entered every single Rolex dealer in town ( in the malls). Each one of them had a SD on display,none of them a DS. Where is all this SD hunt then.....

22 October 2008, 07:29 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,512	Hopefully you took PHOTOS!!!!????? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	What were your overall thiughts about Dubai? __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

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YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Did you get to go to the indoor ski slopes? I saw a program a couple of weeks >> ago where they showed that. Also, there is an ice bar where everything is frozen and sculped out of ice. Dubai seems like a great place. Definitely one of the world's wealthiest play grounds. Congrats to you and the Mrs. __________________ Brandon

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Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	They certainly have very impressive construction projects going there in Dubai. I think it won't feel the financial pinch unless oil price goes back to $15 per barrel for a long time. even that, Dubai will still be a rich place __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

22 October 2008, 04:54 PM	#11
kiasunkiasi Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 101	How's your honeymoon? And what's do you think about Dubai?

22 October 2008, 08:33 PM	#14
Randy Marsh Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 262	I was not impressed at all by Dubai. I guess the place is way overhyped for what it really is. Right now there's a lot of construction everywhere and getting around by taxi is really miserable. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton and at Al Qasr ,this last one is a truly fantastic hotel part of the Burj complex,wich I have the chance to visit for free. The Burj al Arab is one big,tacky and showy building,with lots of Ferraris and Lambos parcked up front. I've lived in Las Vegas and in Orlando,FL,so what have I found in Dubai was already a been there done that thing,just very way to much overpriced. We found the food absolutely disgusting but very cheap,even in upscale restaurant,where it was mediocre anyway. I really did not like the muslim way of life,sorry. In each shopping mall we got bad stares just because we were holding hand or facing each other on the escalators. There were signs at the mall entrance wich reported " please avoid innocent display of affection". I mean....if they want western tourists to flood them with money they need to relax a bit. Dubai will be nice.....when it will be finished...

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