T0T0 0 Posted November 1, 2014 I've read that canal street Chinatown is the place to go. Anybody have experience buying reps in person there (or anywhere else in NYC?) t0t0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Advice: Stay away from Canal street Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T0T0 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Really? Not even for fun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wez 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Really? Not even for fun? Nothing fun about wasting your money on shit now is there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Not even for fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 465 Posted November 1, 2014 Nope, Tis all shit..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyV 0 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) They are pretty much all junk. Either quartz or cheapy cheap 21j's and the quality is horrible. Also some of there prices are expensive. I'd say keep your money and buy watches off the forum. Buy some sunshades, belts, wallets if you want to buy something from canal st. Edited November 1, 2014 by JimmyV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinaTime 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Agree with Zachthebaker, don't waste your time. Have a meal in Little Italy,right next to Chinatown, but skip the knockoffs in NYC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted November 1, 2014 As someone who has only spent 50 years of his life in NYC.... who knows watches.. and who knows Canal St since well before you were born (really)...... go there, look around at the crap they are selling, entertain yourself listening to the hustle of the vendors and keep your money in your pocket. Canal St has value FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES only.... the watches themselves will fall apart in a matter of days. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T0T0 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks Richard, that was kinda where I was going with the question. Free entertainment is what I'm looking for. Thanks for the advice you guys, I'll buy off a watch TD when the time comes. Is canal street safe at least? Going with my wife but leaving the kids at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted November 1, 2014 Yes, it is perfectly safe as long as you stay outdoors... some of the vendors will tell you that the REAL GOOD STUFF is in a back room - at that point it is time to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks Richard, that was kinda where I was going with the question. Free entertainment is what I'm looking for. Thanks for the advice you guys, I'll buy off a watch TD when the time comes. Is canal street safe at least? Going with my wife but leaving the kids at home. Just like anywhere else, use common sense and you'll be fine. Don't hand your money to someone who says they'll be "right back, just have to go around this corner by myself to get your watch". Don't flash your money around. Stay away from the guy with track marks on his arm who tells you the best reps are "right down this dark alley. Behind that dumpster". You'll be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 1, 2014 NY is great for buying reps. Internet cafes are plentiful, many places have free wi-fi, find one, bring your computer, and order from a TD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted November 1, 2014 Like Richard said- walk around for fun if you like. I've bought lots of reps there in the 90's, some not so bad, lasting several years. This is 18 years old and still runs! Paid $45 then, no wrist time nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paparolf 45 Posted November 1, 2014 Went to Canal street on shopping trip to NY a couple of years back. Loved the hustle and bustle but would not buy anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pihlippe 1,288 Posted November 1, 2014 You better hurry then, I`m traveling there on Thursday,planning to buy all watches along the Canal st. ..................... NOT Use your money at Macys or all the shops in 5th Avenue... SoHo area can also offer many exciting shops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T0T0 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Great advice Bentley, I'll do just that. Are there any TDs willing to meet in person in NYC? Or any members for that matter? I'll be there nov 20-23. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted November 1, 2014 Great advice Bentley, I'll do just that. Are there any TDs willing to meet in person in NYC? Or any members for that matter? I'll be there nov 20-23. As far as I am aware, there is only one TD who retails "factory" watches outside China (Narikaa). There are a couple of TDs outside China who specialise in upgrading factory watches, but you are talking about very special builds, as opposed to factory stock. Have a look at the TD list and read, and read, and read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Like Richard said- walk around for fun if you like. I've bought lots of reps there in the 90's, some not so bad, lasting several years. This is 18 years old and still runs! Paid $45 then, no wrist time nowadays. Yup! It totally looks like a $45 watch @OP: Richard is a Brooklyn kid and knows the 'in and outs' about the city. Majority of the members commenting on this thread have NO IDEA what's like to go to china town, interact with the 'hustlers' (street vendors) and while holding what we consider "utter crap" I will strongly suggest you to go to Canal Street, interact with the hustlers, hold the watches (hell, even buy them) earn the right to talk about China Town/Canal Street. That way whenever somebody comes along pretending they know shit about China Town, you will be able to chime in My .2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T0T0 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Gotta trust that a guy called nyckid knows a thing or two about NYC. You make some very good points my friend. I'll let you all know how it goes when I get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paristoto 0 Posted November 2, 2014 As a NYcker stay away from Canal Street. It's a) full of cops 2) nothing worth buying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T0T0 0 Posted November 2, 2014 Full of cops a bad thing? Is buying a rep illegal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted November 2, 2014 I would go straight to the new Seiko boutique if I was in NYC. http://www.seikousa.com/boutique/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkmaster 1 Posted November 2, 2014 i bought watches over 13+ years ago. and still running very well. You have to look to find something of value. The cheapie you buy from TD are like $100+ plus shipping. you can get them at canal for a mere $40.. Try your luck, you will find some nice watches. If you going to new york, check it out. Its a tourist attraction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites