Where can you get a man's watch in Italy for a reasonable price?
Jul 28th, 2006, 06:50 AM
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Where can you get a man's watch in Italy for a reasonable price?
We'll be going to Venice, Florence, Rome and taking excursions to Pisa, siena and San Gimignano in September. I was hoping to pay somewhere around $100. Any suggestions?
Jul 28th, 2006, 07:00 AM
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Ira,
These are new watches? Is this similiar to what you would see in NYC? A man comes by with an overcoat on and opens the one side of coat and mumbles do you want a watch? Or is it different, more legit(sp?).
These are new watches? Is this similiar to what you would see in NYC? A man comes by with an overcoat on and opens the one side of coat and mumbles do you want a watch? Or is it different, more legit(sp?).
Jul 28th, 2006, 03:58 PM
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If you are looking to buy a "knock-off" watch.....be wary.
I bought a "Tag" watch in Florence. The price started out at 300 Euros. Though the seller claimed it was genuine...I knew it was a fake. I just kept walking and he kept up with me. Eventually, I bought the watch for 40 Euros.
Within 30 days, the watch stopped working. So much for my bargain knock-off.
I bought a "Tag" watch in Florence. The price started out at 300 Euros. Though the seller claimed it was genuine...I knew it was a fake. I just kept walking and he kept up with me. Eventually, I bought the watch for 40 Euros.
Within 30 days, the watch stopped working. So much for my bargain knock-off.
Jul 28th, 2006, 04:23 PM
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Not on Capri. When the battery on my watch failed, I went to WEMPE (?) for a replacement. The salesman in the shop actually said to me, "Sir, we don't carry watch batteries. On Capri, when a battery goes on a Rolex, we just through it into the sea and buy a new one."
Jul 28th, 2006, 06:22 PM
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lola34,
I hate to butt into your thread but I didnt want to start a new one for this question..
What are some other gifts besides watches (jewelry) that would be a good buy for a man, I have thought of leather and some art work. Any other suggestions from the men on this board?
Thanks
I hate to butt into your thread but I didnt want to start a new one for this question..
What are some other gifts besides watches (jewelry) that would be a good buy for a man, I have thought of leather and some art work. Any other suggestions from the men on this board?
Thanks
Jul 28th, 2006, 06:27 PM
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Janda, if any of the men in your life wear ties a beautiful Italian silk tie would make a wonderful present and ties are so easy to pack in your luggage.
For inexpensive mementos for any man that reads Italian leather bookmarks are another good idea.
For male family members, if you know their size and taste in clothing a shirt would be a good gift.
For inexpensive mementos for any man that reads Italian leather bookmarks are another good idea.
For male family members, if you know their size and taste in clothing a shirt would be a good gift.
Jul 28th, 2006, 10:51 PM
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Gold jewlery is reasonably priced in Italy. And you can get 18 ct, 750 as marked on the piece.
For watches go up to Switzerland. Great prices. And you can throw in a Swiss Army knife. Every guy NEEDS a Swiss Army knife.
I have seen the hustlers in Italy show an arm load of watches. I laugh. It will probably break down before you get a green wrist.
Jul 29th, 2006, 02:39 AM
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Why not buy one before you go? It'll be useful for catching the plane on time. Seriously, just supposing this was a serious question, Italy is not particularly well known for watches, and the guarantee won't be worth much once you get it home.
