TJGladeRaider Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 I am in New York on biz . . . I guess this is Manhattan, but I am at the Hilton on the Avenue of the Americas. If this is really "rep Mecca," someone tell me what I should see while I am here. Of course, if all they have here is a collection of the sorriest garbage on the planet, I'd like to know that too. Ed, you somewhere round here? Bill
Craytonic Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Just go to Canal street in china town... this is where the junk is they sell to high school tourists. HORRIBLE subs & pams. If you go to the diamond district (5th and around 50th? Google it for the exact location) you will find some better reps - actually very good. Just look for some of the shadier looking places and walk to the back and ask about watches... They are not as out in the open as canal street but the quality can be better. It is in the bigger centers with stalls, usually in the back stalls. Lots of bling crap to sort through though.
Jetsons Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Welcome to Manhattan, Bill! Not really a rep mecca as far as quality reps are concerned. If you must, most are on Canal Street which is the heart of Chinatown......your hotel is approximately 50 blocks north. You will see many, many booths selling them openly as you stroll on the side walks. I've done the Canal street thing many times and while a fun adventure, the reps we have available are far superior. If you have time, give me a shout and perhaps we can meet or something.
Logan Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Canal street.. nothing good to see though.. loads the nastiest reps you've ever seen. Street vendors are all the same too..
TJGladeRaider Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 Welcome to Manhattan, Bill! Not really a rep mecca as far as quality reps are concerned. If you must, most are on Canal Street which is the heart of Chinatown......your hotel is approximately 50 blocks north. You will see many, many booths selling them openly as you stroll on the side walks. I've done the Canal street thing many times and while a fun adventure, the reps we have available are far superior. If you have time, give me a shout and perhaps we can meet or something. I was here on biz, but the biz is done. I always like to meet the folks I have only talked to online. I'll PM ya. Bill
Defender110 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 nasty reps on canal street.. actually all the stuff is pretty much junk and aviod the electronics too. :-) in the jewelery district some of the very best ONE OFF custom made solid gold rollies can be had though. :-) best bet is to just enjoy the sights, sounds, and food! ! ! enjoy your stay..! when you are back in your office you can order and rep you want from the trusted (cough) dealers.
eddhead Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 I am in New York on biz . . . I guess this is Manhattan, but I am at the Hilton on the Avenue of the Americas. If this is really "rep Mecca," someone tell me what I should see while I am here. Of course, if all they have here is a collection of the sorriest garbage on the planet, I'd like to know that too. Ed, you somewhere round here? Bill Right now I am downtown in the financail district, but I live in midtown west not i think you are on 6th and 57th right? How long you going to be in town... maybe we can meet for a drink or something... i am not free today, but i am good tommorow and thru most of the w/e as g/f is back in chicago till monday. I am just looking to get into trouble. You might want to try walking thru the diamond district on 46th between 5th and 6th on the north side... there is a shop.. i cannot rememer the name unfortunetly, but they specialize in high end vintage and preowned rolexes. I am also told you can get some pretty good reps around the area as well but i have never tried. There is another vintage watch store on 50th right accross from rockefeller center where i got my rollie.. prices are a bit higher there though probably because of the real estate.
TJGladeRaider Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 Right now I am downtown in the financail district, but I live in midtown west not i think you are on 6th and 57th right? How long you going to be in town... maybe we can meet for a drink or something... i am not free today, but i am good tommorow and thru most of the w/e as g/f is back in chicago till monday. I am just looking to get into trouble. You might want to try walking thru the diamond district on 46th between 5th and 6th on the north side... there is a shop.. i cannot rememer the name unfortunetly, but they specialize in high end vintage and preowned rolexes. I am also told you can get some pretty good reps around the area as well but i have never tried. There is another vintage watch store on 50th right accross from rockefeller center where i got my rollie.. prices are a bit higher there though probably because of the real estate. Very cool Ed . . . see you and Sergio at 6:30. New York ain't ready for us. Bill
Watchmeister Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 Have fun guys. Would love to go but I am tied up in meetings.
TJGladeRaider Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Posted February 1, 2007 Have fun guys. Would love to go but I am tied up in meetings. What time ya gonna be done? Bill
2005SUBMARINER Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 hey enjoy NYC take a stroll down to china town & see all the low grade reps .. i was in canal st 2 days ago & the quality of the reps keep gettin low & lower man ! .. on the other hand good shopping & food etc .. `check out tournu corner on madison
Watchmeister Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 Bill- Are you around town tomorrow or heading back?
lionsandtigers Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 wish i could come hang, thanks for the call serg!!!! i am stuff in the office animating a microsoft commercial, and i would like to hang myself, lol, 12 and a half hours today so far
triplehd Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 i was in canal st 2 days ago & the quality of the reps keep gettin low & lower man ! .. I was in NYC during last summer and thought the reps on Canal Street couldn't get any lower....appearantly, I was wrong I'm heading up to NYC in April...maybe I'll go visit the Diamond District, but without the wife
TJGladeRaider Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Posted February 2, 2007 Bill- Are you around town tomorrow or heading back? Hey Kruzer -- I just got back from meeting with Ed & Sergio. I have to get back tomorrow, but I don't leave NY until later tomorrow evening. I am thinking about scoping out the diamond district, I also want to check out some of the shops that sell gen vintages. You free? Bill
Category 5 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 The better quality reps are there on canal too...just harder to find. Let them know you want the high grade pieces and that you are willing to pay and after a few trys you'll find the ETA based stuff and some better PAMs, etc. FWIW, it can all be had super cheap too. I got my VC 1755 for $50. They were asking $85. Same rep is 125 from some of our dealers here. Just hand them a fifty, tell them it's all you have, and ignore them cursing you out in Chinese as you walk away with the watch. They'll take the money. Saw some ETA rSubs for about $180 last time I was there. The further you get from Boradway the easier they are to find. Its always a super fun adventure, and the crap Asian reps can be had for $25-$45 is you stand your ground. They make great learning tools for disassembly, reassebly, hammer smashing and the like. Enjoy! Start at Canal and Broadway (the cab driver will know where) and don't buy anything for less than 60% of what they tell you at first.
Finepics Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 Hey Kruzer -- I just got back from meeting with Ed & Sergio. I have to get back tomorrow, but I don't leave NY until later tomorrow evening. I am thinking about scoping out the diamond district, I also want to check out some of the shops that sell gen vintages. You free? Bill I'm coming out to NYC on Saturday - I see the weather does not look great - minus 14c on Wednesday!!!!! Guess I'm going to have to take a lot of warm clothing! Just hope the hotel has heating!
Watchmeister Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 Finepics- Be forewarned, the temperature is going to be all over the pace from a high in the 40's to a low in the high teens - fahrenheit that is.
eddhead Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 Hey Kruzer -- I just got back from meeting with Ed & Sergio. I have to get back tomorrow, but I don't leave NY until later tomorrow evening. I am thinking about scoping out the diamond district, I also want to check out some of the shops that sell gen vintages. You free? Bill Check out Nelly's on 41 West 47th Street booth 13. about 1/3 block east of 6th. they had a pretty nice selection, and you can get the guy to move 400-500 off the tag price.
eddhead Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 I'm coming out to NYC on Saturday - I see the weather does not look great - minus 14c on Wednesday!!!!! Guess I'm going to have to take a lot of warm clothing! Just hope the hotel has heating! HI, pm me today if you are interested in an introduction and meeting up for a cocktail or 2. I will not have my computer this w/e, but i will leave my cell.
Finepics Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 Nice one - certainly nice to have friends in far away places. Only thing to decide now is which watches to take with me!!!! Maybe some specials eh!!!
section8 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 If you're still in town and a smoker, hit Nat Sherman on 5th ave.
rek001 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 I love Manhatttan - the best watch shops, architecture and bagels.
TJGladeRaider Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Posted February 3, 2007 Well, that was fun. Travel to the big city, and meet up with three people I never would have heard of but for this curious little hobby of ours, and find that I like all three. Very cool, very cool indeed. Bill
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