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Adam Brian · 2 March 2020, 03:25 AM

Hey all,

Just flew in here last night from Detroit. I'm just glad I get to finally be on spring break haha. Later this week I am going to Waterside Shops (Rolex, Omega, Panerai, PP, and a few others I think), Provident Jewelry downtown, and possibly Bigham Jewelers. Do you guys have any tips or other places I could go to look at watches? Looking forward to the vacation! Thanks everyone! :)

(P.S. I'll try to take some pictures by the beach if I can figure out how to take it without the glare)

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SDREW22 · 2 March 2020, 03:29 AM

I was there two weeks ago. I stopped by all those shops except Bigham. Waterside shops is impressive. A lot of great watches to check out. There is also a great antique shop downtown with some nice pre owned Subs.

bjespo · 2 March 2020, 03:30 AM

Enjoy the perfect weather today and tomorrow. Disney could see close to 90 on Wednesday so I would avoid at all costs in case you were thinking of making a trip there. I'm across the state from you so I cant make any recs. Is Provident a Rolex AD? They aren't over here.

Max7857 · 2 March 2020, 03:38 AM

Exquisite Timepieces on Gulfshore Blvd is a great place to look at watches. They are authorized dealers for quite a few brands and have an extensive selection of pre owned. Low key environment compared to most Naples Jewelers. I usually deal with Evan. For Rolex Bigham is the way to go. Have fun!

Adam Brian · 2 March 2020, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bjespo

Enjoy the perfect weather today and tomorrow. Disney could see close to 90 on Wednesday so I would avoid at all costs in case you were thinking of making a trip there. I'm across the state from you so I cant make any recs. Is Provident a Rolex AD? They aren't over here.

Thanks! Provident it not a Rolex AD but has Tudor, Brietling, and Cartier.

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Originally Posted by Max7857

Exquisite Timepieces on Gulfshore Blvd is a great place to look at watches. They are authorized dealers for quite a few brands and have an extensive selection of pre owned. Low key environment compared to most Naples Jewelers. I usually deal with Evan. For Rolex Bigham is the way to go. Have fun!

Thank you for the information!

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Originally Posted by SDREW22

I was there two weeks ago. I stopped by all those shops except Bigham. Waterside shops is impressive. A lot of great watches to check out. There is also a great antique shop downtown with some nice pre owned Subs.

Thanks for the info! I will be sure to check out the antique shop.

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brandrea · 2 March 2020, 04:20 AM

Enjoy the sun and warmer weather. Detroit’s gotta be just like here ... friggin cold

Nikrnic · 2 March 2020, 04:38 AM

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Enjoy the sun and warmer weather. Detroit’s gotta be just like here ... friggin cold

Not too bad today, 44 and sunny, tomorrow 50 and light rain. Not a bad winter for us, we've been lucky for a few years now in SE MI. Im still jealous though but be going to Siesta Key for awhile soon.

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DJ39 · 2 March 2020, 12:09 PM

DavidSW is a great shop, they are in Orlando which is a couple of hours away

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watchmework · 2 March 2020, 12:27 PM

Enjoy the trip Adam, would recommend you check out DavidSW’s shop if you can make the drive to Orlando.

mykii · 2 March 2020, 12:32 PM

Love this one, it is a beauty.

GGGMT · 2 March 2020, 12:38 PM

Sweet!

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jnelson3097 · 2 March 2020, 01:52 PM

Yamron at Waterside has Breitling, IWC, Patek, and FPJ

GB-man · 2 March 2020, 02:16 PM

Def hit exquisite timepieces and of course yamron at waterside. I’m truly jealous as I’m normally down there this time of year.

jeorge · 2 March 2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Not too bad today, 44 and sunny, tomorrow 50 and light rain. Not a bad winter for us, we've been lucky for a few years now in SE MI. Im still jealous though but be going to Siesta Key for awhile soon.

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So true in lower peninsula of Mi. The winters the few years have changed lakes not frozen over for ice fishermen and no snow for the skiers and snowmobilers .The state has taken a hard hit on winter recreation !

SpicyMikey · 2 March 2020, 09:03 PM

If you are looking to go grey then that's a great idea some others had.. DavidSW's store is in South Orlando right off I-4. It's actually only about an hour ride east from downtown Tampa. From Naples that's a different story. Also, Orlando has a top 5 high volume Boutique, about 20 minutes futher east on I-4. Ask for Jerry Vega, he's the store manager and a super guy.

Good luck with your Central Florida visit. Dont spend all your time in stores. Get some sun too!

Mike

spenchey · 2 March 2020, 11:41 PM

I'm headed down there in about two weeks, weather has been fantastic down there about all winter

I've never had any luck at the water side shops, poor service experience in the times i've been through there too

enjoythemusic · 2 March 2020, 11:44 PM

Congrats on the new timepiece, and enjoy our FL weather :)

Blansky · 3 March 2020, 12:49 AM

You need a tan. You're almost translucent.

Get out of the shops and into the sun.

travisb · 3 March 2020, 12:52 AM

Enjoy your vacation! Remember to take lots of watch pics for us.

Ls1mtz · 3 March 2020, 01:39 AM

We only have two authorized dealers down here, Tourneau and Bingham. Just about all the other shops have used Rolex’s but be careful I’ve seen som hack jobs for sale and the places selling them know nothing about them most of the time because they aren’t AD’s.

Adam Brian · 3 March 2020, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

You need a tan. You're almost translucent.

Get out of the shops and into the sun.

True! However, not great weather nor a great amount of time to do so in Ohio. :)

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Adam Brian · 3 March 2020, 11:12 PM

Thank you all for the comments and advice! I really appreciate it.

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garyk · 3 March 2020, 11:15 PM

Very cool watch, one of the best!

blassy · 3 March 2020, 11:20 PM

I'll be there tomorrow with the family for a couple weeks! Been going for many years and just love the area. Punta Gorda airport here we come!

schoolboy · 3 March 2020, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Enjoy your vacation! Remember to take lots of watch pics for us.

Agree!

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JR16 · 3 March 2020, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Max7857

Exquisite Timepieces on Gulfshore Blvd is a great place to look at watches. They are authorized dealers for quite a few brands and have an extensive selection of pre owned. Low key environment compared to most Naples Jewelers. I usually deal with Evan. For Rolex Bigham is the way to go. Have fun!

Exquisite is awesome , have bought several pieces there . Mainly deal w Evan but everyone is great there .

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2 March 2020, 03:25 AM	#1
Adam Brian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Adam Brian Location: Bowling Green, OH Posts: 108	Just arrived in Naples, FL! Hey all, Just flew in here last night from Detroit. I'm just glad I get to finally be on spring break haha. Later this week I am going to Waterside Shops (Rolex, Omega, Panerai, PP, and a few others I think), Provident Jewelry downtown, and possibly Bigham Jewelers. Do you guys have any tips or other places I could go to look at watches? Looking forward to the vacation! Thanks everyone! :) (P.S. I'll try to take some pictures by the beach if I can figure out how to take it without the glare) Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

2 March 2020, 12:09 PM	#8
DJ39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: South Florida Watch: Rolex GMT Posts: 350	Just arrived in Naples, FL! DavidSW is a great shop, they are in Orlando which is a couple of hours away Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2020, 12:27 PM	#9
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Just arrived in Naples, FL! Enjoy the trip Adam, would recommend you check out DavidSW’s shop if you can make the drive to Orlando.

2 March 2020, 02:16 PM	#13
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,971	Def hit exquisite timepieces and of course yamron at waterside. I’m truly jealous as I’m normally down there this time of year. __________________

2 March 2020, 11:44 PM	#17
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,752	Congrats on the new timepiece, and enjoy our FL weather :) __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 March 2020, 03:29 AM	#2
SDREW22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CNY Watch: TOG Posts: 580	I was there two weeks ago. I stopped by all those shops except Bigham. Waterside shops is impressive. A lot of great watches to check out. There is also a great antique shop downtown with some nice pre owned Subs.

2 March 2020, 03:30 AM	#3
bjespo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Enjoy the perfect weather today and tomorrow. Disney could see close to 90 on Wednesday so I would avoid at all costs in case you were thinking of making a trip there. I'm across the state from you so I cant make any recs. Is Provident a Rolex AD? They aren't over here.

2 March 2020, 03:38 AM	#4
Max7857 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Florida Watch: AK EXP II SeaQ Posts: 218	Exquisite Timepieces on Gulfshore Blvd is a great place to look at watches. They are authorized dealers for quite a few brands and have an extensive selection of pre owned. Low key environment compared to most Naples Jewelers. I usually deal with Evan. For Rolex Bigham is the way to go. Have fun!

2 March 2020, 04:20 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,424	Enjoy the sun and warmer weather. Detroit’s gotta be just like here ... friggin cold

2 March 2020, 12:32 PM	#10
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP + PP + Rolex Posts: 1,775	Love this one, it is a beauty.

2 March 2020, 12:38 PM	#11
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,167	Sweet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2020, 01:52 PM	#12
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Yamron at Waterside has Breitling, IWC, Patek, and FPJ

2 March 2020, 09:03 PM	#15
SpicyMikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando, FL, USA Watch: SkyDweller 326933 Posts: 222	If you are looking to go grey then that's a great idea some others had.. DavidSW's store is in South Orlando right off I-4. It's actually only about an hour ride east from downtown Tampa. From Naples that's a different story. Also, Orlando has a top 5 high volume Boutique, about 20 minutes futher east on I-4. Ask for Jerry Vega, he's the store manager and a super guy. Good luck with your Central Florida visit. Dont spend all your time in stores. Get some sun too! Mike

2 March 2020, 11:41 PM	#16
spenchey "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: iowa Posts: 38	I'm headed down there in about two weeks, weather has been fantastic down there about all winter I've never had any luck at the water side shops, poor service experience in the times i've been through there too

3 March 2020, 12:49 AM	#18
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,255	You need a tan. You're almost translucent. Get out of the shops and into the sun.

3 March 2020, 12:52 AM	#19
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,458	Enjoy your vacation! Remember to take lots of watch pics for us.

3 March 2020, 01:39 AM	#20
Ls1mtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 29	We only have two authorized dealers down here, Tourneau and Bingham. Just about all the other shops have used Rolex’s but be careful I’ve seen som hack jobs for sale and the places selling them know nothing about them most of the time because they aren’t AD’s.

3 March 2020, 11:12 PM	#22
Adam Brian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Adam Brian Location: Bowling Green, OH Posts: 108	Thank you all for the comments and advice! I really appreciate it. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

3 March 2020, 11:15 PM	#23
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,106	Very cool watch, one of the best! __________________

3 March 2020, 11:20 PM	#24
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 857	I'll be there tomorrow with the family for a couple weeks! Been going for many years and just love the area. Punta Gorda airport here we come!

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