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1976 · 12 April 2011, 03:48 AM

Yours truly at Burlington Arcade:

London Gent · 12 April 2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976

Yours truly at Burlington Arcade:

Brilliant shot.

The bottom right corner of the window on the left always has a smattering of amazing cosmographs and 50's and 60's Subs.

I must have spent about a million (imaginary) quid in there over the years!

Anyway to the OP enjoy London, it can be a very cool place.

KarlFr · 12 April 2011, 04:25 AM

As long as you don't wear a Hublot in London, Bernie knows

Newportkrieger · 12 April 2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by London Gent

Brilliant shot.

The bottom right corner of the window on the left always has a smattering of amazing cosmographs and 50's and 60's Subs.

I must have spent about a million (imaginary) quid in there over the years!

Anyway to the OP enjoy London, it can be a very cool place.

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Thanks, I intend to as always, enjoy my visit to London. IMHO, London is the center of the civilized world. I am a regular visitor and have been there for New Years every year since the millenium. It is home to two of my favorite hotels in the world and most of my favorite museums. Dining out is always a treasure hunt of opportunities. Oh yeah.. the antique book stores too.

rolexertion · 12 April 2011, 05:08 AM

Watch out for skin'eads, bovver boys, bovver birds, teddy boys and all those lot.

witch watch · 12 April 2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexertion

Watch out for skin'eads, bovver boys, bovver birds, teddy boys and......

Pearly Kings and Queen's as they'll try to trade you, your watch for some "Magic Beans".

DiamondJack · 12 April 2011, 06:15 AM

Hi Steve
Well Sub man has said it all .......
I live in London and he has described the route like an expert ;-) obviously many trips like me oggling the merchandise.
But don't be tempted to buy in Burlington Arcade.... Just for looking unless money is no object and you don't mind waiting 5 years for the rest of the Market to catch up

Have fun DJ

barters · 12 April 2011, 06:37 AM

Actually with the exchange rate such as it is how are the prices in the UK if paying in USD$?

Newportkrieger · 12 April 2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by barters

Actually with the exchange rate such as it is how are the prices in the UK if paying in USD$?

1) It's only money
2) I would only buy something if it was EXACTLY one of the vintage watches on my list and was willing to pay a premium what ever it is, for availability.
3) It's only money.

Dr. Robert · 12 April 2011, 09:58 AM

Steve......just be careful if you see a werewolf drinking a pina colada @ Trader Vic's
or eating a big bowl of beef chow mein @ Lee Ho Fook's.
Aooooooooooo, werewolves of London.

Le Chef · 12 April 2011, 10:04 AM

Don't worry. I was over last week and asked my friends the Kray family to take care of you ;-)

DCgator · 12 April 2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

LOL.... same weather huh?

Same weather for sure! Been to the UK and lived in WA some years back. :D

chevycorvette · 12 April 2011, 04:02 PM

learningtofly · 12 April 2011, 05:14 PM

Back on topic, did someone mention vintage Rolex in London???

Not cheap, but you won't find a better selection anywhere

GoldenBear · 12 April 2011, 05:24 PM

I am in London at the moment, will be for 2 weeks. I brought all 3 of my watches with me. I always do. Never an issue. They are meant to be used/worn.

Rolex116520 · 12 April 2011, 06:12 PM

All jokes aside ... plenty of areas in London I wouldn't show off my Rolex .

Puffy · 12 April 2011, 08:16 PM

stay away from

Kennington
Waterloo
Hackney
Peckham
Brixton
Southwark
Stepney
Bethnal Green

but then again, you might be mugged in Chelsea and Knightsbridge because hoodlums target those areas...

vsighi · 13 April 2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

I am in London at the moment, will be for 2 weeks. I brought all 3 of my watches with me. I always do. Never an issue. They are meant to be used/worn.

I am planning to travel overseas too, taking with me two extra watches...what is the best way to carry the watches .?

12 April 2011, 03:48 AM	#31
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	Yours truly at Burlington Arcade: __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

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learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Back on topic, did someone mention vintage Rolex in London??? Not cheap, but you won't find a better selection anywhere __________________ Tony

12 April 2011, 05:24 PM	#45
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I am in London at the moment, will be for 2 weeks. I brought all 3 of my watches with me. I always do. Never an issue. They are meant to be used/worn. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

12 April 2011, 06:12 PM	#46
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	All jokes aside ... plenty of areas in London I wouldn't show off my Rolex . __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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12 April 2011, 05:08 AM	#35
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12 April 2011, 06:15 AM	#37
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Hi Steve Well Sub man has said it all ....... I live in London and he has described the route like an expert ;-) obviously many trips like me oggling the merchandise. But don't be tempted to buy in Burlington Arcade.... Just for looking unless money is no object and you don't mind waiting 5 years for the rest of the Market to catch up Have fun DJ

12 April 2011, 06:37 AM	#38
barters "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Pete Location: Geneva,CH Posts: 296	Actually with the exchange rate such as it is how are the prices in the UK if paying in USD$?

12 April 2011, 10:04 AM	#41
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Don't worry. I was over last week and asked my friends the Kray family to take care of you ;-)

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12 April 2011, 08:16 PM	#47
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	stay away from Kennington Waterloo Hackney Peckham Brixton Southwark Stepney Bethnal Green but then again, you might be mugged in Chelsea and Knightsbridge because hoodlums target those areas... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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