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Old 19 November 2012, 03:52 AM   #1
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Rolex in St. Petersburg Russia

The wife and I are planning a trip (nothing definite yet) to St. Petersburg Russia next year. Have any of you been there and if so, did you do any Rolex shopping? I've learned the Grand Hotel Europe has a store that offers Rolex and other high end brands. Also, any experience/advice if I were to buy one? Chances are 99% that I will be only looking and not buying. Somehow, being a child of the 50's, I would expect a difficult and/or expensive experience with Russian customs and likely the same with US customs.
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Old 19 November 2012, 04:12 AM   #2
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Im pretty sure they will be crazy expensive out there. I don't spend much time in Russia, but when i'm in Brasil and have a little time to browse the stores I love checking with the guys how much the watch i'm wearing would cost - usually at least double UK high-street price!
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Old 19 November 2012, 05:31 AM   #3
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I've been to St. Pete twice and loved it. I liked it much better than Moscow, which to me is just a big city.

I didn't shop for Rolex's or anything else expensive, but I did see a ton of very high end cars which surprised me quite frankly, so I bet watches will be available.

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Old 19 November 2012, 05:34 AM   #4
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Why buy there?
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Old 19 November 2012, 07:04 AM   #5
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Looking is okay dont buy anything in Russia, who knows who will try to rip you off.
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Old 19 November 2012, 07:13 AM   #6
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Buying Rolex in Russian AD is a crazy idea. Very expensive.
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Old 19 November 2012, 09:10 AM   #7
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Sounds like it will be interesting to just check out what's available and compare prices to US. Very doubtful that I will be buying anything.....not my intent anyway.
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Old 19 November 2012, 02:26 PM   #8
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gorgeous city but not really known as a rolex buyers haven for tourists.
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Old 19 November 2012, 02:30 PM   #9
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I was in st. Pete last month. Beautiful city, but the last place I would shop for a Rolex, i didnt look but everything is Too expensive.....

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Old 19 November 2012, 02:30 PM   #10
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Beautiful city, nice prople, probably no bargains. Enjoy!
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Old 19 November 2012, 05:05 PM   #11
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My wife is from Saint Petersburg. I was living there long time. If you need any help let me know. I can tell you where to go, what to visit and more.

About Rolex, do not buy, prices are high.

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Old 19 November 2012, 05:23 PM   #12
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To be honest, in such a beautiful city with so much culture and history why waste time looking/shopping for watches??
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Old 19 November 2012, 07:54 PM   #13
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Stayed at that hotel last year, but never noticed a Rolex outlet there.
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Old 20 November 2012, 12:37 AM   #14
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Stayed at that hotel last year, but never noticed a Rolex outlet there.
There is. Lobby to the right. Rolex, Chopard and other brands that i dont remember
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Old 20 November 2012, 01:21 AM   #15
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My wife is from Saint Petersburg. I was living there long time. If you need any help let me know. I can tell you where to go, what to visit and more.

About Rolex, do not buy, prices are high.

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Thank you! I might take you up on your offer....looks like a beautiful city from what I see on the internet. As for Rolex, sounds like they are very expensive so it will be interesting to compare to US. I did the same in Dublin earlier this year.....just looked. Prices were in euros so I had to do quick calculations and as I recall, they were a little higher.
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Old 20 November 2012, 01:29 AM   #16
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Thank you! I might take you up on your offer....looks like a beautiful city from what I see on the internet. As for Rolex, sounds like they are very expensive so it will be interesting to compare to US. I did the same in Dublin earlier this year.....just looked. Prices were in euros so I had to do quick calculations and as I recall, they were a little higher.
Anything you need let me know. If I'm in the city we can meet for a nice dinner, I'll take my car and drive you around the city at night, really nice ; )
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Old 20 November 2012, 01:37 AM   #17
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Anything you need let me know. If I'm in the city we can meet for a nice dinner, I'll take my car and drive you around the city at night, really nice ; )
Wow......that's an I offer I can't refuse! If we come, it will be sometime in May-June. Thank you!
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Old 20 November 2012, 05:40 AM   #18
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There is. Lobby to the right. Rolex, Chopard and other brands that i dont remember
I stand corrected. It was my silver wedding anniversary, so I may have had other things on my mind. A beautiful city though.
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Old 21 November 2012, 03:25 AM   #19
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Wow......that's an I offer I can't refuse! If we come, it will be sometime in May-June. Thank you!
Let's keep in touch then. Definitely I'll be in Europe and not in China, maybe Spain or maybe Saint Petersburg

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Old 21 November 2012, 03:25 AM   #20
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I stand corrected. It was my silver wedding anniversary, so I may have had other things on my mind. A beautiful city though.
Really nice, I'm in love with Saint Petersburg

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Old 21 November 2012, 07:29 AM   #21
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Let's keep in touch then. Definitely I'll be in Europe and not in China, maybe Spain or maybe Saint Petersburg

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Sounds like a plan. I will pm you when our plans are finalized.
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