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WatchThinker · 19 May 2023, 10:10 PM

Hi Gang,

Off to Bermuda for a getaway. I haven't been there since Pre-COVID, Pre-Rolex craziness - so my recollections of full cases are from another era.

Anyone been recently? Is it worth heading into Hamilton to look or, as I STRONGLY suspect, the world there is just like here.

I'm in the market for a DJ41, but not in any rush, and always steel sport/gmt.

Thanks!

brandrea · 19 May 2023, 10:11 PM

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Enjoy your holiday

HogwldFLTR · 19 May 2023, 10:12 PM

Bermuda is worthwhile for shopping anything!!!

Bermy · 19 May 2023, 10:37 PM

There’s a good chance they might have a DJ41 in stock

ltmgeller · 19 May 2023, 11:08 PM

Pop and see. Can't hurt.

Calatrava r · 19 May 2023, 11:10 PM

Go for it. Word is more stuff is not presold and available.

jhott66 · 19 May 2023, 11:15 PM

I was in Bermuda, and stayed just outside of Hamilton, in summer of 2021. Beautiful island. Don't bother shopping for a Rolex. It will be a waste of time. There was nothing to buy then and I'm sure it's the same situation now: Nothing to buy as a "walk-in" customer, just like in the USA.
Enjoy the sun, the sand, the water.

WatchThinker · 19 May 2023, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhott66

I was in Bermuda, and stayed just outside of Hamilton, in summer of 2021. Beautiful island. Don't bother shopping for a Rolex. It will be a waste of time. There was nothing to buy then and I'm sure it's the same situation now: Nothing to buy as a "walk-in" customer, just like in the USA.
Enjoy the sun, the sand, the water.

You're thinking about this like I am. Vacation time is precious. I've got plenty of ways for getting watches from existing relationships with the normal-ish wait times. I may or may not go to Hamilton - so my the question in my mind is - do we think it is worth a special trip.

AirPeasant · 21 May 2023, 05:47 PM

FWIW when I visited I got offered a two tone rose gold Yachtmaster 40 at Crissons in Hamilton.

skipstar · 21 May 2023, 10:39 PM

My very 1st Rolex Sub was purchased in 1998 from Crisson in Hamilton, my wife also bought a ring that day. I wonder if this would count as a purchase history and let me pick something up ;)

TheVision · 22 May 2023, 03:25 AM

Like fishermen say, u can ONLY catch fish if u cast that net.

I'm going back home in July and there's only one AD in the entire island and they have a "first come , first serve" basis but limited stock but from reviews, I've seen flyers pick up datejust, daytona etc.

I was in Hawaii earlier this year and was offered a DJ41 (silver dial smooth). Ya just never know ..sometimes luck strikes in the most unexpected place!!

rkny · 22 May 2023, 03:46 AM

We were in Bermuda in 2022 and the AD’s case was full of tumbleweeds.

MRBolton · 22 May 2023, 04:26 AM

Too much insurance money there. No chance unless you’re wanting to see exhibition pieces.

19 May 2023, 10:10 PM	#1
WatchThinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In a city Posts: 377	Bermuda - Worth Rolex Shopping? Hi Gang, Off to Bermuda for a getaway. I haven't been there since Pre-COVID, Pre-Rolex craziness - so my recollections of full cases are from another era. Anyone been recently? Is it worth heading into Hamilton to look or, as I STRONGLY suspect, the world there is just like here. I'm in the market for a DJ41, but not in any rush, and always steel sport/gmt. Thanks!

19 May 2023, 10:12 PM	#3
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,664	Bermuda is worthwhile for shopping anything!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 May 2023, 11:08 PM	#5
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,490	Pop and see. Can't hurt. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 May 2023, 10:39 PM	#10
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,937	My very 1st Rolex Sub was purchased in 1998 from Crisson in Hamilton, my wife also bought a ring that day. I wonder if this would count as a purchase history and let me pick something up ;) __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

19 May 2023, 10:11 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,773	Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Enjoy your holiday

19 May 2023, 10:37 PM	#4
Bermy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bermuda Posts: 7	There’s a good chance they might have a DJ41 in stock

19 May 2023, 11:10 PM	#6
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,340	Go for it. Word is more stuff is not presold and available.

19 May 2023, 11:15 PM	#7
jhott66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4	I was in Bermuda, and stayed just outside of Hamilton, in summer of 2021. Beautiful island. Don't bother shopping for a Rolex. It will be a waste of time. There was nothing to buy then and I'm sure it's the same situation now: Nothing to buy as a "walk-in" customer, just like in the USA. Enjoy the sun, the sand, the water.

21 May 2023, 05:47 PM	#9
AirPeasant "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 75	FWIW when I visited I got offered a two tone rose gold Yachtmaster 40 at Crissons in Hamilton.

22 May 2023, 03:25 AM	#11
TheVision "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 480	Like fishermen say, u can ONLY catch fish if u cast that net. I'm going back home in July and there's only one AD in the entire island and they have a "first come , first serve" basis but limited stock but from reviews, I've seen flyers pick up datejust, daytona etc. I was in Hawaii earlier this year and was offered a DJ41 (silver dial smooth). Ya just never know ..sometimes luck strikes in the most unexpected place!!

22 May 2023, 03:46 AM	#12
rkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC at heart Posts: 250	We were in Bermuda in 2022 and the AD’s case was full of tumbleweeds.

22 May 2023, 04:26 AM	#13
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,264	Too much insurance money there. No chance unless you’re wanting to see exhibition pieces.

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