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gregjd · 14 May 2019, 06:57 PM

I'm going to be over in Boston for a week from Friday for a conference. It's my first visit and I wondered are there any (watch related or otherwise) recommendations for stuff to do.. What are the AD's like? Is there much Rolex Sports availability (I can probably guess this one!)? Any pre-owned dealers worth checking out?

neilm92 · 14 May 2019, 07:03 PM

From my experience the ADs are the same as everywhere else, with limited stock making a trip to them useless. I did however find the European Watch Co on Newberry St to be a treasure trove. I picked up a GMT from them too.

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thekman · 14 May 2019, 07:52 PM

Nothing in ADs. Have hit them all up including the ones around Boston. Even after confirming I was a local collector. European Watch Company will have everything you want but for grey prices. And they are on the higher side of at that too.

Edit: grammar

neilm92 · 14 May 2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thekman

Nothing in ADs. Have hit them all up including the ones around Boston. Even after making sure I was a local collector. European Watch Company will have everything you want but for grey prices. And they are in the higher side of at that too.

I agree with the prices. But definitely worth a haggle. They have a lot of wiggle room.

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gregjd · 14 May 2019, 07:54 PM

Thanks guys, sounds like I will have to settle for lobster, beer and cannolis :)

Stew7 · 14 May 2019, 08:24 PM

There are like 3 ADs basically within walking distance of each other downtown so it never hurts to stop in just to have a look if you're in the area. But supply is tough like everywhere else.

https://www.europeanwatch.com/ is a neat place as others have mentioned.

Enjoy your visit. Lots of other cool things to see in town.

Sublovin · 14 May 2019, 09:09 PM

Recommend going to Neptune Oyster in Salem St and get a warm lobster roll!

brannonj1 · 14 May 2019, 09:17 PM

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Recommend going to Neptune Oyster in Salem St and get a warm lobster roll!

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Waxtactic · 14 May 2019, 09:17 PM

First, come for the food and the site seeing. It's easily one of the best towns to visit in spring. I'd recommend going into the North End for dinner one night, which is the Italian district (get your Cannolis at Mikes Pastry). Hard to go wrong with most places in there. If you like seafood, head to the Union Oyster House in Faneuil Hall, drink beer, have some oysters and even see the booth JFK used to sit in.

As for the dealers, the previous posters nailed it. Very little steel if any, but you can always swing through the Copley/Prudential mall in downtown. There is an AD in there and a Tourneau all within walking distance. Chances are slim you'll find anything, but I did see a Milgauss laying about one day.

European Watch Co has great people, but their prices are insane. You can download their app to get a feel for what they have and write them to haggle over prices. Plus Newbury street is always a nice street to walk up and down.

Enjoy your trip!

Ced4jets · 14 May 2019, 09:24 PM

Agree with this. I used to live there too. Have fun!

faimag · 14 May 2019, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by neilm92

From my experience the ADs are the same as everywhere else, with limited stock making a trip to them useless. I did however find the European Watch Co on Newberry St to be a treasure trove. I picked up a GMT from them too.

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I second that. Their prices are on the high side, though.

challer · 14 May 2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Recommend going to Neptune Oyster in Salem St and get a warm lobster roll!

Second that. The cold platters are awesome as well.

pikers · 14 May 2019, 09:49 PM

For pre-owned, European Watch Co. is a must. Their prices are a the upper limit of the market but there is room to negotiate and the quality of their pieces is outstanding. Paul Duggan is a great shop as well, I've purchased several pieces from them.

Regarding ADs, you're not going to find much. I did find a 114060 at Lux, Bond and Green in December, they had it sitting in the window. They would probably be your best bet.

Shreve, Crump and Low is a nice shop with a good amount of brands (AP, Omega, ALS, Panerai, JLC, etc.) and they have some great used pieces as well.

All of these places are within walking distance of each other (like most things in Boston). Have a great time!

HogwldFLTR · 14 May 2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thekman

Nothing in ADs. Have hit them all up including the ones around Boston. Even after confirming I was a local collector. European Watch Company will have everything you want but for grey prices. And they are on the higher side of at that too.

Edit: grammar

I'm not so certain being a collector is a good thing in the eyes of the ADs. Collector = Flipper, imho. I agree European is a great place to check out.

enjoythemusic · 14 May 2019, 09:56 PM

Newbury Street / etc is fun, and be sure to visit Albert at European Watch Company.

gregjd · 14 May 2019, 09:59 PM

Thanks so much guys for all the great advice and recommendations!!

Chester01 · 14 May 2019, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gregjd

I'm going to be over in Boston for a week from Friday for a conference. It's my first visit and I wondered are there any (watch related or otherwise) recommendations for stuff to do.. What are the AD's like? Is there much Rolex Sports availability (I can probably guess this one!)? Any pre-owned dealers worth checking out?

Head to European Watch Company. Not an AD but very reputable dealer of preowned and vintage pieces.

marc12 · 14 May 2019, 11:22 PM

Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

Brian Page · 14 May 2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gregjd

I'm going to be over in Boston for a week from Friday for a conference. It's my first visit and I wondered are there any (watch related or otherwise) recommendations for stuff to do.. What are the AD's like? Is there much Rolex Sports availability (I can probably guess this one!)? Any pre-owned dealers worth checking out?

European Watch Co ask for Tony Shum, fun guy, cool place.

David5807 · 15 May 2019, 12:29 AM

I doubt that you'll find any SS pieces on display at any of the Boston ADs but it never hurts to try. I would swing by Tourneau in Copley and check out their very nice store. Two sales associates named Mohammed and Paul work there and they're both great guys to work with.

Unclebuck · 15 May 2019, 09:28 AM

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Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

I've had mixed experience with this AD. Some are knowledgeable, others are not. But they're honest and it's a nice store.

David5807 · 15 May 2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by marc12

Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

Agreed, they're so rude

NYG1121 · 15 May 2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by marc12

Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

Yes. This

Tqmb79 · 15 May 2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marc12

Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

Agreed. They are snooty and have nothing anyway. No dealer does in Boston. They get the watches but they are spoken for and never hit the shelf. Only way to get one is to have a relationship and even then you have to get lucky

arturob · 15 May 2019, 02:47 PM

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Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

I got a blnr there last year after casually going in and asking. For me was a really good experience.

14 May 2019, 06:57 PM	#1
gregjd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 32	Boston Trip I'm going to be over in Boston for a week from Friday for a conference. It's my first visit and I wondered are there any (watch related or otherwise) recommendations for stuff to do.. What are the AD's like? Is there much Rolex Sports availability (I can probably guess this one!)? Any pre-owned dealers worth checking out?

14 May 2019, 07:52 PM	#3
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,051	Boston Trip Nothing in ADs. Have hit them all up including the ones around Boston. Even after confirming I was a local collector. European Watch Company will have everything you want but for grey prices. And they are on the higher side of at that too. Edit: grammar __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

14 May 2019, 09:09 PM	#7
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	Recommend going to Neptune Oyster in Salem St and get a warm lobster roll! __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

14 May 2019, 09:56 PM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,995	Newbury Street / etc is fun, and be sure to visit Albert at European Watch Company. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 May 2019, 07:03 PM	#2
neilm92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Neil Location: Ireland Watch: Speedy Posts: 104	From my experience the ADs are the same as everywhere else, with limited stock making a trip to them useless. I did however find the European Watch Co on Newberry St to be a treasure trove. I picked up a GMT from them too. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

14 May 2019, 07:54 PM	#5
gregjd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 32	Thanks guys, sounds like I will have to settle for lobster, beer and cannolis :)

14 May 2019, 08:24 PM	#6
Stew7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA, US Watch: Omega, Rolex Posts: 360	There are like 3 ADs basically within walking distance of each other downtown so it never hurts to stop in just to have a look if you're in the area. But supply is tough like everywhere else. https://www.europeanwatch.com/ is a neat place as others have mentioned. Enjoy your visit. Lots of other cool things to see in town.

14 May 2019, 09:17 PM	#9
Waxtactic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston Watch: Seiko 6138-0030 Posts: 278	First, come for the food and the site seeing. It's easily one of the best towns to visit in spring. I'd recommend going into the North End for dinner one night, which is the Italian district (get your Cannolis at Mikes Pastry). Hard to go wrong with most places in there. If you like seafood, head to the Union Oyster House in Faneuil Hall, drink beer, have some oysters and even see the booth JFK used to sit in. As for the dealers, the previous posters nailed it. Very little steel if any, but you can always swing through the Copley/Prudential mall in downtown. There is an AD in there and a Tourneau all within walking distance. Chances are slim you'll find anything, but I did see a Milgauss laying about one day. European Watch Co has great people, but their prices are insane. You can download their app to get a feel for what they have and write them to haggle over prices. Plus Newbury street is always a nice street to walk up and down. Enjoy your trip!

14 May 2019, 09:24 PM	#10
Ced4jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Ed Location: Florida, USA Posts: 65	Agree with this. I used to live there too. Have fun!

14 May 2019, 09:49 PM	#13
pikers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New England Posts: 248	For pre-owned, European Watch Co. is a must. Their prices are a the upper limit of the market but there is room to negotiate and the quality of their pieces is outstanding. Paul Duggan is a great shop as well, I've purchased several pieces from them. Regarding ADs, you're not going to find much. I did find a 114060 at Lux, Bond and Green in December, they had it sitting in the window. They would probably be your best bet. Shreve, Crump and Low is a nice shop with a good amount of brands (AP, Omega, ALS, Panerai, JLC, etc.) and they have some great used pieces as well. All of these places are within walking distance of each other (like most things in Boston). Have a great time!

14 May 2019, 09:59 PM	#16
gregjd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 32	Thanks so much guys for all the great advice and recommendations!!

14 May 2019, 11:22 PM	#18
marc12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: NH Watch: Blue Steel SD Posts: 614	Avoid Sidney Thomas in Copley at all costs

15 May 2019, 12:29 AM	#20
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,697	I doubt that you'll find any SS pieces on display at any of the Boston ADs but it never hurts to try. I would swing by Tourneau in Copley and check out their very nice store. Two sales associates named Mohammed and Paul work there and they're both great guys to work with.

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