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wesdaniel · 13 May 2023, 04:50 AM

Sitting at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX waiting to board my nonstop to Paris.

After we land, immediately headed to Bordeaux for a 7-night river cruise through the region, and then back to Paris for 4 nights.

First time in Europe! Any suggestions for cool watch stuff to do while there?

Cru Jones · 13 May 2023, 04:55 AM

Enjoy! :-)

My advice: forget the watch stuff. Bordeaux and Paris aren’t watchmakers’ regions anyway.

SDGT3 · 13 May 2023, 05:11 AM

Agree. Forget the watches and enjoy the country.

StuartG · 13 May 2023, 06:51 AM

I’ve been on that cruise, and you’re going to be too busy enjoying yourself to waste time on watch shopping. Better to spend the time enjoying the local wines!

brandrea · 13 May 2023, 07:24 AM

I’m envious, sounds like a fantastic trip.

I’d eat myself into a comma, and enjoy the fabulous wine instead of watch shopping … YMMV

dba · 13 May 2023, 07:25 AM

Enjoy the trip. As others have opined, forget the watch stuff.

SpeakWithMichael · 13 May 2023, 07:45 AM

Pastries. Croissants. I'd fly non-stop to France just for the pastries and croissants.

sickened1 · 13 May 2023, 07:48 AM

Have a safe trip and enjoy.

austinp · 13 May 2023, 10:32 AM

Chocolate Croissants! Let’s go!

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TheVTCGuy · 13 May 2023, 01:26 PM

Take me with you….

1William · 13 May 2023, 10:04 PM

Have a great trip. Post some pictures if you can.

Speedbird-1 · 13 May 2023, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinp

Chocolate Croissants! Let’s go!

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I think you mean; Pain au Chocolat, mon amie.

Calatrava r · 13 May 2023, 11:30 PM

Wear a watch you will enjoy but not worry about on the trip. Sounds like a lot of fun.

austinp · 13 May 2023, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

I think you mean; Pain au Chocolat, mon amie.

Yes! I need to brush up on my French. Cheers.

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Cru Jones · 13 May 2023, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

mon amie.

I think you mean “mon ami”.

bayerische · 15 May 2023, 05:42 AM

But… ”Can I wear my Rolex in France?”

Johny · 16 May 2023, 02:53 AM

The almond flavour croissants are good.

Mifune · 16 May 2023, 03:17 AM

Bring up the topic of Vietnam with someone over the age of 65 when you get there...

brandrea · 16 May 2023, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I think you mean “mon ami”.

Speedbird-1 · 16 May 2023, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinp

Yes! I need to brush up on my French. Cheers.

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I think you mean; Oui, j'ai besoin de réviser mon français.....acclamations.

PS. Austin n'est-il pas une fille ?

1st amg · 16 May 2023, 07:58 PM

Have fun Wes...lots of wine, cheese and baguettes !

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 19 May 2023, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Sitting at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX waiting to board my nonstop to Paris.

After we land, immediately headed to Bordeaux for a 7-night river cruise through the region, and then back to Paris for 4 nights.

First time in Europe! Any suggestions for cool watch stuff to do while there?

I reckon you're currently enjoying the cruise portion of your trip! Lately I've been entertaining the idea of going cruising. How would you say river cruising compares to ocean cruising? Looking forward to pics!

Andad · 19 May 2023, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I think you mean “mon ami”.

Andad · 19 May 2023, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m envious, sounds like a fantastic trip.

I’d eat myself into a comma, and enjoy the fabulous wine instead of watch shopping … YMMV

A comma is better than a full stop B.

brandrea · 19 May 2023, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

A comma is better than a full stop B.

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Drew.rob · 21 May 2023, 09:02 PM

Forget the watches enjoy the area! Cheers

Calborn · 23 May 2023, 12:08 PM

the rosé is delicious no matter where you are. cheers!

wesdaniel · 27 May 2023, 06:12 AM

Well, I'm back! And, I (mostly) ignored watches while I was there. But, couldn't completely ignore them!

A few general thoughts:

* Prices for watches are significantly higher than in the US, though I didn't ask about VAT refund amounts.

* There are Tissot boutiques and ADs EVERYWHERE.

* Prices for LV products are significantly less than in the US. Bought two roll aboards and each were ~US$1K less than here and that was before the VAT refund.

* Went into one Rolex AD in Bordeaux - they had no stock. Didn't bother trying in Paris.

* I'm not a wine drinker, but I LOVED the wines in Bordeaux! I loved them so much that I pre-ordered a case of 2022 wine for delivery in 2025.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

Lately I've been entertaining the idea of going cruising. How would you say river cruising compares to ocean cruising? Looking forward to pics!

After doing this river cruise, we will probably never do another ocean cruise. We already booked one from Amsterdam to Brussels for April 2024 and one from Basel to Cologne for December 2024 for the Christmas markets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Wear a watch you will enjoy but not worry about on the trip. Sounds like a lot of fun.

I took my Sub Date, DateJust 41, Santos, and Tissot panda with me. Wore all of them comfortably around Bordeaux, but, in Paris, only felt comfortable wearing the Tissot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

But… ”Can I wear my Rolex in France?”

Officially, you *CAN* wear your Rolex ANYWHERE. Whether or not it is advisable to is another question.

Spectar · 27 May 2023, 08:31 AM

Welcome to Rolex forums.

SolanaWatches · 27 May 2023, 09:19 AM

My suggestion is to indulge in food and wine. The great thing about France is you don't have to spend insane amount of money to have a great meal at a restaurant. Walk to the bakery in the morning to pick up freshly baked croissants or pains au chocolat. Enjoy a light lunch on a terrace for lunch, and have ungodly amounts of Saint Emilion for dinner. Hope you have a great time!

13 May 2023, 04:50 AM	#1
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,323	Hello, France! Sitting at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX waiting to board my nonstop to Paris. After we land, immediately headed to Bordeaux for a 7-night river cruise through the region, and then back to Paris for 4 nights. First time in Europe! Any suggestions for cool watch stuff to do while there?

13 May 2023, 07:25 AM	#6
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,588	Enjoy the trip. As others have opined, forget the watch stuff. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

15 May 2023, 05:42 AM	#16
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	But… ”Can I wear my Rolex in France?” __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

16 May 2023, 02:53 AM	#17
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	The almond flavour croissants are good. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

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13 May 2023, 04:55 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	Enjoy! :-) My advice: forget the watch stuff. Bordeaux and Paris aren’t watchmakers’ regions anyway.

13 May 2023, 05:11 AM	#3
SDGT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Phillip Location: Right here Watch: SD43 Daytona Blusy Posts: 1,795	Agree. Forget the watches and enjoy the country.

13 May 2023, 06:51 AM	#4
StuartG 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So. California Posts: 90	I’ve been on that cruise, and you’re going to be too busy enjoying yourself to waste time on watch shopping. Better to spend the time enjoying the local wines!

13 May 2023, 07:24 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,575	I’m envious, sounds like a fantastic trip. I’d eat myself into a comma, and enjoy the fabulous wine instead of watch shopping … YMMV

13 May 2023, 07:45 AM	#7
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	Pastries. Croissants. I'd fly non-stop to France just for the pastries and croissants.

13 May 2023, 07:48 AM	#8
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,961	Have a safe trip and enjoy.

13 May 2023, 10:32 AM	#9
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,264	Chocolate Croissants! Let’s go! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 May 2023, 01:26 PM	#10
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Take me with you….

13 May 2023, 10:04 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Have a great trip. Post some pictures if you can.

13 May 2023, 11:30 PM	#13
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,580	Wear a watch you will enjoy but not worry about on the trip. Sounds like a lot of fun.

16 May 2023, 03:17 AM	#18
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	Bring up the topic of Vietnam with someone over the age of 65 when you get there...

16 May 2023, 07:58 PM	#21
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,457	Have fun Wes...lots of wine, cheese and baguettes !

21 May 2023, 09:02 PM	#26
Drew.rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Real Name: Drew Location: NA Watch: Submariner Posts: 47	Forget the watches enjoy the area! Cheers

23 May 2023, 12:08 PM	#27
Calborn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: GMT, Daytonas Posts: 174	the rosé is delicious no matter where you are. cheers!

27 May 2023, 08:31 AM	#29
Spectar Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Arkansas Watch: Daytona Posts: 130	Welcome to Rolex forums.

27 May 2023, 09:19 AM	#30
SolanaWatches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2023 Real Name: Sebastien Location: San Diego Posts: 345	My suggestion is to indulge in food and wine. The great thing about France is you don't have to spend insane amount of money to have a great meal at a restaurant. Walk to the bakery in the morning to pick up freshly baked croissants or pains au chocolat. Enjoy a light lunch on a terrace for lunch, and have ungodly amounts of Saint Emilion for dinner. Hope you have a great time!

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