allen.crawford Posted February 20, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I was wondering if the prices for watches in Grand Cayman offer any bargains? If so, can anyone recommend a good place in Georgetown to shop for a watch? thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryEllen1952 Posted February 20, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I would be very cautious about buying anything out of the U.S. which is inexpensive - it could be a fake or might not have a guarantee in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted February 20, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Much like jewlery, you need to know what you are shopping for and how much it would cost back in the US to know if you are getting a bargain. There is a real Rolex dealer there, but I wouldn't buy something assuming it was a deal. Better to shop a local Rolex dealer to find something you like and then compare prices. Often, you can call up a dealer in a another country and get ahead to know whether to fool with or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlydude Posted February 20, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I feel I have gotten a decent deal on a watch in Grand Cayman. The jewelry store right across from the tender pier (can't remember the name...white building, entrance on the main road) I was able to get as good of a deal on Movado watches. They had a deal on 2 leather banded for a certain price (which is good if you have small wrists) or a stainless watch with black dial (faceto model). The list was $995 and I got it for $299. They were good to deal with although making the deal had them playing the old "if my boss finds out about this one..." game. I looked around for a Citizen Skyhawk Blue Angles Titanium as well but was unable to locate one. The best deal I could find on this watch was on the ship and at $325 was just a hair better than I have found state-side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen.crawford Posted February 21, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Thanks, Phlydude, Interesting :) I bought a Citizen's Blue Angel watch on our cruise in December, but it was bought in St. John's USVI. I am now wanting to buy a Citizen's Titanium Sailhawk for a friend. Good to know that Costa sells Citizen on-board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted February 21, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2005 The Movado price looks great. http://www.princetonwatches.com/index.asp JR3090-58L Citizen Titanium Blue Angels Skyhawk $289.00 $289.00 JR4010-51L Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium Sailhawk $269.00 $269.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon Posted February 21, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Zydeco, thanks for the web site. Did you get a better price on the ship or islands? I am looking for a Movado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted February 21, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I like Rolexes. No real bargains out there unless you get lucky at an estate sale. Even in duty-free ports, Rolex basically sets the price, but you can save some. I rairly shop for anything including watches. Don't remember seeing anything great in watches on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlydude Posted February 21, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2005 The Movado price looks great. http://www.princetonwatches.com/index.asp JR3090-58L Citizen Titanium Blue Angels Skyhawk $289.00 $289.00 JR4010-51L Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium Sailhawk $269.00 $269.00 Wow, I wish I had found that site before. When I came home in after that cruise, the TI Blue Angles was all over the TV (race car driver ad) pre-christmas and online retailers couldn't beat the price I got. I think the closest I found was $369. Finding it locally in a jewelry store would have had me pounding the pavement all over. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlydude Posted February 21, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I guess the next trip will have me looking at Tag watches although I know my wife won't let me spend that much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted February 21, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Wow, I wish I had found that site before. When I came home in after that cruise, the TI Blue Angles was all over the TV (race car driver ad) pre-christmas and online retailers couldn't beat the price I got. I think the closest I found was $369. Finding it locally in a jewelry store would have had me pounding the pavement all over. :) Pre/post Christmas can make all the difference. Nobody wants to discount the toys before Christmas, but just after, they want to move any remaining inventory. Just before Chritmas is probably not the best time to get the best prices, so what the website shows now isn't really a fair price comparison to what you saw before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlydude Posted February 21, 2005 #12 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Makes sense. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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