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  1. jose75 Jun 19, 2018

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    Hey guys...I'm gonna be in Boston next week...any recommendations for vintage watch shops to check out?

    Very Best,

    Jose
     
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  2. jhross98 Jun 19, 2018

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    the only (literally) place to go is the European Watch Co. albert & josh are class acts and they have a great selection
     
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  3. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jun 19, 2018

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    +1 you will be sorely tempted!
     
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  4. wristpirate Jun 19, 2018

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  5. sxl2004 Jun 19, 2018

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    You are missing Red Bar by a week.
    + 1 on European Watch Co
    Also on Newbury St is Shreve Crump and Lowe. They have Analogshift watches.
     
  6. isaac.owen.nz Jun 19, 2018

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    Another for ewc, agree that the selection is great and varied and sorely tempting!
     
  7. jhross98 Jun 19, 2018

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    the beauty of EWC, relative to almost any watch store i know of, is they will take vintage watches as trades for new watches and vice versa. they make a margin of course, but they are always willing to take back something they sold you. the flexibility is great. i am a big fan. and don't be scared off by the list prices they will often wheel and deal. . .
     
  8. Traveler Jun 19, 2018

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    +1 - One of the best dealer experiences there is
     
  9. Vitezi Jun 19, 2018

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  10. jose75 Jun 21, 2018

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    Thx guys for the info...:thumbsup:

    Very Best,

    JB
     
  11. Sculler22 Jun 21, 2018

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    Paul Duggan in the Jewelers' Building in downtown Boston is well worth a visit. Large inventory and lots of knowledge.
     
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  12. Reborn Jun 23, 2018

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    Only European Watch Company on Newbury Street. I don't think there is anything in Cambridge.
     
  13. ac106 Jun 23, 2018

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    On Newbury there is European Fine Watch, Shreve Crump and Low, Cartier and Yuri's.

    Shreve doesn't have much for vintage (but a solid pre-owned section) but their watch showroom is pretty awesome. Worth a trip really

    Paul Duggan in Downtown Crossing. While there, check out all the jewelers. Totally hit or miss. Generally priced high but willing to haggle. There are a ton of them so you can really go down the rabbit hole.

    Tourneau in Copley.

    Lux Bond and Green for Rolex

    And maybe visit the Charles Street antique stores. Mostly a tiny selection at ridiculous prices but an occasional gem. It’s a very Boston tourist thing to do.

    In Cambridge, the Cambridge Antique Market has a showcase across the from the register that always has pocket watches and some vintage watches. Not a ton and mostly Waltham/Elgin - ish stuff but I have seen a NOS accutron full set and a Rolex datejust in the past. Not really worth a trip unless you’re in the area and want to check out the shop anyways. It’s a five floor multi dealer antique mall but mostly low to middle range stuff with occasional very nice things sprinkled throughout. They have great air-conditioning however and it’s a fun way to kill a few hours if you are into that sort of thing.