Fancy schmancy watches

Submitted by JohnnyWall t3_10pm43o in rva

Who has the fancy watches in town? The Rolex site shows that only Fink’s In Short Pump has them. I’m thinking of splurging on myself and am just starting to research watches. Where can I see the good stuff (Rolex and other brands) in person?

4

Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

WhalerBum t1_j6lebtw wrote

Cowardins at willow lawn and Schwarschild in carytown has used ones for sale. Finks is the only authorized dealer for new rolex but I promise they have zero new watches for sale and expect year plus wait lists for literally any new rolex right now. Schwarschild in short pump has new omega , breitling, Panerai available all the time. Finks has tag heuer, cartier, Tudor.

20

momthom427 t1_j6mxijn wrote

A Rolex is a thing of beauty. My dad bought one while working overseas with the State Department. He was young and grew up desperately poor. He was given a stipend and his CO suggested he spend it on a Rolex since his food and lodging were all paid for. He had never heard of a Rolex.So he bought the Rolex having no idea what level of fine it was until years later. He was about 24 when he bought it and wore it every day until he died at 74. He took it off once while he was working in his vegetable garden and forgot where he’d left it. It was missing for a year. I was playing in the garden the next summer and spotted it sitting on a fence post. He was thrilled and it still worked perfectly. My brother now wears it daily. Edit: I hope you find one you love! May you wear it as long as my dear father did.

17

deathbeforeupvote t1_j6n804s wrote

Whatever timepiece you settle on, please consider adding it to your homeowners or renters insurance. Make a copy of your receipt and keep it with your important documents.

11

AnonElbatrop t1_j6lgig9 wrote

I was at Finks a couple months ago and they did have a nice selection of Rolex’s on display, although I’m not sure if they are just display models or available for purchase. The expensive watch market is slowly getting back to normal from quite a bubble and there was nothing available for a long time. Schwarschild in Carytown does have a small selection on Rolex’s to check out as well as of earlier this month. If you have a specific watch in mind and it is a popular model expect to be on a waitlist for awhile unless you want to buy from the grey market for a higher price. Do you have a certain model in mind, or other brands you are interested in?

6

JohnnyWall OP t1_j6lhdtj wrote

I only just started looking and so far I like the Oyster Perpetual.

3

AnonElbatrop t1_j6ljp4t wrote

Solid choice, those tend to have shorter wait times which is a perk plus the affordable option when it comes to Rolex. For the price range I might also suggest looking at an Omega sea master aqua terra, Grand Seiko, or JLC Master (Jaeger LeCoultre). Plenty of options when it comes to watches.

9

XxBoognishxX t1_j6my3ze wrote

Seeing this post above the person’s post who can’t afford their medications.

5

JohnnyWall OP t1_j6myen5 wrote

That is indeed sad. I try to donate to those in need as often as I can. I will look for that post and see if there’s a way to donate.

7

Vajama77 t1_j6n32jr wrote

I was thinking the same thing... fucking sad & depressing.

1

Cold-Film-9587 t1_j6ml0kl wrote

If you want to see the good stuff in person you probably want to go to Tyson’s. First thing on google maps is Lenkersdorfer and there’s a picture of the oyster perpetual you mentioned

2

JohnnyWall OP t1_j6mmvyg wrote

I pass through that area occasionally, thanks.

1

VA_Network_Nerd t1_j6lhrhn wrote

Schwarzschild and Finks are both Omega dealers.

Schwarzschild also carries Breitling while Finks carries Grand Seiko.

1

WhalerBum t1_j6litii wrote

Finks of Richmond VA does not have Omega or Grand Seiko

1

VA_Network_Nerd t1_j6lj7rq wrote

<shrug>

Their website says they do.

But I can't peek in their window(s) from my home office.

0

WhalerBum t1_j6ljjlu wrote

You’re looking at the Virginia Beach stores website I guess.

0

DefiantSentry2113 t1_j6o1rud wrote

They’ve told me that they can arrange watches from their other stores to be sent to RVA stores to try on or buy, FYI. I was curious about a Longines but I’m assuming it’d apply to a GS.

1

sevenbee t1_j6no69m wrote

cowardin's prices for used rolex are not great.

1

Ayk865 t1_j6os8dt wrote

R/watches

R/Rolex

Can do some homework and get opinions

1

hellogirlsandgays t1_j6mopp5 wrote

i mean if you dont want to go to a store i know a guy. i know that sentence sounds shady but i’ve never met a man so interested and serious about jewelry. he knows everything. deeply nice too.

−1

JohnnyWall OP t1_j6msjgr wrote

I appreciate it but I am not educated enough at this point to meet with, "a guy".

2