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Rockrolex · 3 April 2009, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the pics, Jason. Venice is one of my favorite cities in the world. Been there half a dozen times and always find something new there. Just wandering through the calles and campos is a joy.

Thanks for the memories.

boa2 · 4 April 2009, 12:00 AM

Wonderful photos!

I used to live in Italy. What an amazing place, and your post really brought me back!

Jason71 · 4 April 2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks for all your replies. This was my 2nd trip to Italy, and I loved it so much more this time. It was good last time, but it was FANTASTIC this time.

moby33 · 4 April 2009, 12:35 AM

That's awesome...been to Murano a few times but never allowed to try to blow the glass...you're a lucky man!

I'm really interested in seeing the new WG Sub in person. Your shots seemed to darken the blue some and it didn't seem too bad...actually looked pretty stunning. Thanks for sharing.

Jason71 · 4 April 2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

That's awesome...been to Murano a few times but never allowed to try to blow the glass...you're a lucky man!

I'm really interested in seeing the new WG Sub in person. Your shots seemed to darken the blue some and it didn't seem too bad...actually looked pretty stunning. Thanks for sharing.

If you spend enough money in one of those places, they will let you do almost anything

Actually, the WG Sub is absolutely marvelous. The blue ceramic bezel changes colors based on the lighting. It is truly a stunning piece. I wish I had the coin to pick one up. It is my grail of grails.

PiTT · 4 April 2009, 02:51 AM

great pics!! I'm glad you like Italy!! :D

JJ Irani · 4 April 2009, 02:56 AM

Thanks for the wonderful tour, Jason.

Great pics - JJ

Lane from s.c. · 4 April 2009, 03:30 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics!

Lane

greenfan · 4 April 2009, 03:37 AM

Italy is always a great destination for a trip! Siena is one of the best preserved medieval cities. And Venice is really amazing!

lbcgav · 4 April 2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Brings back memories, I was in Venice a couple of years ago on my honeymoon.

I was there just last year on my honeymoon.

Jason71 · 4 April 2009, 07:44 AM

While we were in Venice, there were at least 2 weddings somewhere in the vicinity of Piazza San Marco. The bride/grooms were outside in front of Basilica di San Marco having their photos taken. A Fabulous back-drop

sea-dweller · 4 April 2009, 08:19 AM

Great photos, thanks for sharing ! The canals are beautiful !

moby33 · 4 April 2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

If you spend enough money in one of those places, they will let you do almost anything

Nah...I think you have to be in the right place. I got a kick out of the white chandelier you provided a picture of because the friends we were traveling with bought that exact chandelier in addition to 2 others that were made for their new home. They spent over $65K in glass at one shop alone...while the owners were very nice and let us tour everything, they certainly didn't offer to let anyone in our party blow. Then again, maybe you're talking about an entry price starting over $65K.

Tombstone · 4 April 2009, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the photographs. You make me want to go to Italy. I have yet to go there.

Jason71 · 4 April 2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by moby33

Nah...I think you have to be in the right place. I got a kick out of the white chandelier you provided a picture of because the friends we were traveling with bought that exact chandelier in addition to 2 others that were made for their new home. They spent over $65K in glass at one shop alone...while the owners were very nice and let us tour everything, they certainly didn't offer to let anyone in our party blow. Then again, maybe you're talking about an entry price starting over $65K.

Whew!!! You must be right, because I didn't come close to spending that kinda coin. Closer to the $10k range. I was quoted a price of ~$7,000 for a similar chandelier to the one that I have pictured. Times are tough, and we got it for just over $4,000. We also bought another light fixture (more contemporary) for the house. Traveling abroad right now is a real bargain with the world economy in the toilet.

stevemulholland3 · 4 April 2009, 09:03 PM

man alive...
what a great trip!!
it makes me want to take my vacation right now!!!
glad you made it back in one piece..the italians love their watches!!
I sell more parts to italy than any other country...

sirjohnbrian · 4 April 2009, 09:13 PM

That was way cool!!! You do what I do on vacation, look for AD's. Thanks for sharing.

handdoc · 4 April 2009, 09:42 PM

wow nice shots, never seen my watch in the window but there it is!

STEELINOX · 5 April 2009, 12:33 AM

great expose !

Thanks,
Randy

Trurolexer · 5 April 2009, 12:51 AM

Very nice indeed!!!

moby33 · 5 April 2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Whew!!! You must be right, because I didn't come close to spending that kinda coin. Closer to the $10k range. I was quoted a price of ~$7,000 for a similar chandelier to the one that I have pictured. Times are tough, and we got it for just over $4,000. We also bought another light fixture (more contemporary) for the house. Traveling abroad right now is a real bargain with the world economy in the toilet.

Wow...that's an awesome deal, nice work. Yeah, I too didn't spend that kind of money, but our friends did 'cause they are in a much higher tax bracket than yours truly.

This was last summer and the credit crunch/housing bubble was just starting to really show its effect in the U.S. In talking to many store owners around Murano they all said the same thing about American tourist dollars...that being that they weren't getting ANY business. At the time the exchange rate was at a close to all time recent high, so I'm sure that wasn't helping matters either. We pretty much picked the worse time to travel (but it was for a wedding, so didn't have an option).

For the white chandelier you showed (it looks about the same size) I think they spent around $10-12K. Needless to say, I'm not going to share with them your price as I don't want to depress them (then again, I don't think it will really matter to them...must be nice

). This was the same guy that bought my LV off me at lunch because he really liked the green bezel. Had no idea about Subs, but liked green.

housemad · 5 April 2009, 07:17 AM

BRRRRAVVVISSSSIMMMOOOOO!!!!!

Love when members makes us travel and dream at the same time!!!

allmatch · 5 April 2009, 08:16 AM

Wow, that AD really displays the expensive Rolex line. Lovely sight!

Thanks for sharing

Jason71 · 6 April 2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by allmatch

Wow, that AD really displays the expensive Rolex line. Lovely sight!

Thanks for sharing

It honestly was the most expensive/nicest display that I have ever seen. I mean, I cannot imagine how much money they had tied-up just in their windows.......much less the inside of the store. Now, Grand Cayman has a rather impressive Rolex AD. I am not sure which of these two had more inventory though.

3 April 2009, 11:30 PM	#31
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,940	Thanks for the pics, Jason. Venice is one of my favorite cities in the world. Been there half a dozen times and always find something new there. Just wandering through the calles and campos is a joy. Thanks for the memories. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,892	Wonderful photos! I used to live in Italy. What an amazing place, and your post really brought me back! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

4 April 2009, 12:01 AM	#33
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Thanks for all your replies. This was my 2nd trip to Italy, and I loved it so much more this time. It was good last time, but it was FANTASTIC this time. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Italy is always a great destination for a trip! Siena is one of the best preserved medieval cities. And Venice is really amazing! __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

4 April 2009, 12:35 AM	#34
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	That's awesome...been to Murano a few times but never allowed to try to blow the glass...you're a lucky man! I'm really interested in seeing the new WG Sub in person. Your shots seemed to darken the blue some and it didn't seem too bad...actually looked pretty stunning. Thanks for sharing.

4 April 2009, 02:51 AM	#36
PiTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Milano (Italy) Posts: 47	great pics!! I'm glad you like Italy!! :D

4 April 2009, 03:30 AM	#38
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	Thanks for sharing the pics! Lane

4 April 2009, 07:44 AM	#41
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	While we were in Venice, there were at least 2 weddings somewhere in the vicinity of Piazza San Marco. The bride/grooms were outside in front of Basilica di San Marco having their photos taken. A Fabulous back-drop __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 April 2009, 08:19 AM	#42
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photos, thanks for sharing ! The canals are beautiful ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

4 April 2009, 04:57 PM	#44
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4 April 2009, 09:03 PM	#46
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	man alive... what a great trip!! it makes me want to take my vacation right now!!! glad you made it back in one piece..the italians love their watches!! I sell more parts to italy than any other country...

4 April 2009, 09:13 PM	#47
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	That was way cool!!! You do what I do on vacation, look for AD's. Thanks for sharing. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

4 April 2009, 09:42 PM	#48
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	wow nice shots, never seen my watch in the window but there it is!

5 April 2009, 12:33 AM	#49
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	cool Jason ! great expose ! Thanks, Randy

5 April 2009, 12:51 AM	#50
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Very nice indeed!!!

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