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Any watch shopping in San Diego?

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Going to be in San Diego in a couple of weeks.
Any good spots to visit for watch shopping and such?
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Re: Any watch shopping in San Diego?

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Guessing that it's a "no?"
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Re: Any watch shopping in San Diego?

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Found the San Diego Jewelry Exchange building.
Mostly diamond and gemstone wholesale, but a few shops carry watches. Those stores had mostly Rolex and other high end brands.

However, on the fourth floor I came across Mike's Watch Repair. Mainly a repair shop, but Mike had a ton of vintage watches in display cases for sale. Almost too many to get a good feel for the inventory.

I spotted a Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic and we were able to compromise on a price $150 with him swapping in a different strap. I figure in the worst case, I should easily make that amount back if I flip it on Ebay. Especially since he had serviced it not too long ago.

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They also has this unusual Omega Geneve, but didn't have close to the $350 he was wanting.

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So if you're in the Gaslamp district and are in the market for vintage, I'd recommend Mike's Watch Repair.
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Re: Any watch shopping in San Diego?

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TheJohnP wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:01 pm Found the San Diego Jewelry Exchange building.
Mostly diamond and gemstone wholesale, but a few shops carry watches. Those stores had mostly Rolex and other high end brands.

However, on the fourth floor I came across Mike's Watch Repair. Mainly a repair shop, but Mike had a ton of vintage watches in display cases for sale. Almost too many to get a good feel for the inventory.

I spotted a Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic and we were able to compromise on a price $150 with him swapping in a different strap. I figure in the worst case, I should easily make that amount back if I flip it on Ebay. Especially since he had serviced it not too long ago.


20190723_212330~2.jpg



They also has this unusual Omega Geneve, but didn't have close to the $350 he was wanting.


20190722_112732~2.jpg



So if you're in the Gaslamp district and are in the market for vintage, I'd recommend Mike's Watch Repair.
Very cool. A GP that was recently serviced.....I'd say you did pretty well. It looks like that shop has pretty good reviews online too.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mikes-watch-re ... -san-diego
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mike' ... 17.1590208
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