Something fun to do...

Mar 20, 2015,18:52 PM
 

Is a Desert Safari!  In between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it's amazing what these offroad vehicles can do.  Here's a few pics from our PuristS trip in the UAE:









We were the only tourists that took pics of watches instead of each other LOL!  Pic of the PuristSPro ABR watch in the desert.





And make sure to bring a watch for testing and evaluation.  Shocks and bumps this one took a pounding.  A Montblanc Timewalker Chronograph that survived inside (and outside :o ) !





Have fun in Dubai!   There are so many things to see and do.
Regards,
ED-209


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A fellow PuristS asked about Dubai

 
 By: DRMW : March 20th, 2015-14:33
For the PuristS who asked about Dubai, here's a great Photo Post by cen@jkt: timeout.watchprosite.com and a foodie post by ED-209: timeout.watchprosite.com My souvenir from Atlantis @ The Palm: -MW...  

Thanks MW, this is very tempting :)) [nt]

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 20th, 2015-18:10

Something fun to do...

 
 By: ED209 : March 20th, 2015-18:52
Is a Desert Safari! In between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it's amazing what these offroad vehicles can do. Here's a few pics from our PuristS trip in the UAE: We were the only tourists that took pics of watches instead of each other LOL! Pic of the PuristSPro A...  

Ok, this is a must do item, very exciting excursion, Thanks, Ed...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 20th, 2015-19:53
PuristS mods are awesome and helpful, I'm so glad I've asked! Rgds Raymond

it might be touristy, but I would also recommend the malls

 
 By: ED209 : March 20th, 2015-21:01
You're welcome! The shopping malls are huge and actually very cool to visit and walk around. Mall of the Emirates has the indoor ski area. Plus we found a hidden gem, there's a fantastic casual thai food place in the food court next to the KFC. Yeah I kno... 

Malls definitely, ppl said Dubai is duty free, really? Is it a good place

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 20th, 2015-22:43
for buying watches, handbags? It'll be end of the year, 6N vacation, so still have lots of time to do research. Rgds Raymond

re: malls

 
 By: DRMW : March 21st, 2015-09:59
We really didn't go to the malls for shopping. For the most part they are like stores you would find anywhere else in the world. It was mainly to check out the architecture and to see all the unique things like the indoor skiing, the giant aquarium, etc. ... 

We went for Thai food.

 
 By: JerryW : March 22nd, 2015-20:42
Remember where the hotel sent us for Thai food, in the mall food court next to KFC. I was mad we were about to have a meal in a mall food court. The meal was made to order and was quite good. Best, JerryW

Good times! [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : March 23rd, 2015-00:06

Some pics...

 
 By: DRMW : March 20th, 2015-21:47
Adjacent to the Burj Al Arab: Pic from the Deira Gold Souk and Spice Souk area of the Dubai Creek at night: Hanging with fellow PuristS at the beach bar outside the Burj Al Arab: While we waited for the offroad activities to start, they had these cool fal...  

re: missing

 
 By: DRMW : March 21st, 2015-09:56
They have some great watch stores in Dubai and you'll find all of your favorite brands, of course for us this was our first stop: :) -MW ...  

Your AP ROs looks good on your wrist. I think AP finishing..

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 21st, 2015-12:08
is very nice, the way the brush polishing, shiny and matt contrast blended in very well. Thanks for the advices and tips :)), definitely need to start saving, because my "boss" already start hinting about Birk.. Bags..:(( Rgds Raymond

=O !!!

 
 By: DRMW : March 21st, 2015-13:51
Birkin!!! But think of it as a cool souvenir for her...and then you can get something too :) Will post some more pics of Dubai shortly. -MW

I remember that $16 coke, without ice, shown with two cool AP's.

 
 By: JerryW : March 22nd, 2015-20:45
Many thanks for the drinks AV. Best, JerryW

I highly recommend the Falcon Heritage and Sports Center...

 
 By: SALMANPK : March 21st, 2015-14:13
It is on the Nad-Al Sheba Meydan Road You can read more about it here: !ut/p/a1/vVJNc4IwFPwr9sCRSfhIgCMynapTa9U6ChcnhIBRg4jRVn99A_bUUWinM83tvey-t29nQQQWIMrJiWdE8l1OtlUd4aXRd22jO4KD0dhC0DedAAW9iQV7hgKEDYAns40_BxGI6LEsWS77CQiHpNwwecBVuyDfujU2l4VcgTARdJdL9U9... 

re: recommend

 
 By: DRMW : March 21st, 2015-14:30
Appreciate you chiming in Salman and keeping in the spirit of the PuristS Pledge: "...it's 'cause we're PuristS and that's what we do!" :) HAGWE my friend! -MW

=P !!! [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : March 22nd, 2015-12:41

the PuristS Pledge

 
 By: ED209 : March 22nd, 2015-14:31
LOL. We really need to organize another PuristS trip. Regards, ED-209

Great idea, I am in.

 
 By: JerryW : March 22nd, 2015-20:48
Have AP and ready to travel. How about IGOTT3 Shanghai. :-) Best, JerryW

Hoping to make it to the one...

 
 By: SALMANPK : June 27th, 2015-19:31
in October :-), schedule and obligations permitting, should be fun :-) S

Falcons, cars, used watches...hmmm, I've yet to buy used watches...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : March 21st, 2015-14:41
and once pledged to Nico that if I want to buy used watches, I will only buy from PuristS mods...:)) Is it reliable to buy used there? My worry is I won't be able to look for refunds if I found issues later. I'll keep them in mind, really appreciate your ... 

Caveat Emptor

 
 By: SALMANPK : March 22nd, 2015-09:35
With Vintage or Very Rare pieces sometimes there isn't a choice. Enjoy your trip :-) S