praetor Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) While traveling through London, I happened to stop by Burlington Arcade in Mayfair. Let's just say it's vintage heaven. I hope I don't look weird staring at the watches for minutes and snapping tons of photos. But it gave me a chance to actually look at the real thing and finding out stuff I like/don't like in vintage watches. Don't let the prices give you a heart attack. New crystals on the explorer looks ugly oddly enough. funny thing is, I like the 5513 on the left and hated the one on the right. (weird i know) mmm Daytonas, love the superdome on the PN, but the new crystals look good on the non-PN. Also, from what I notice, no matter how close I try to look, there's no "ridges" visible on the subdial and it's matte compared to my shiny PN from DW vintage pateks (look so nice in a suit) cheers Edited September 1, 2012 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Drool.. looks like my kind of shop! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 The Arcade is definitely a watch lover's dream & no 1 here will think you are weird it you want to post (many) more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 If you want greater variety and more reasonable prices in London go to Grays Antique Market just near Bond Street tube station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 At leasts most of the pics show slashed prices and reduction of 20% You should have bought a few with such discounts lol Honnestly the best alternatives is to purchase privately a used Rolex making sure it is genuine and THEN spend $500 or so, wait 3 months for a complete overhaul looking and running like new again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow . Great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Fantastic, love the pics, some cracking good pieces, prices are pretty high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Those are some substantial prices... Oy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcagara08 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I just hope they're not Frankens LOL Wow Sick vintage rollies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Beautiful watches, but those prices,WOW!! They really seem high to me. considering the pound dollar exchange. That Explorer at 11,000+ pounds would be about 17,000 USD. That's a ton of money for and Explorer. Makes you wonder what their prices are for the Daytonas and the Red Sub!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Fantastic watches, and interesting how many of the Explorers are on the glossy black leather straps Thanks for taking the time to post the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister wiggles Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 wow. stunning collection of vintage pieces. thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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