The Ultimate Toronto Thread

[Encore]

I agree with you. From everything i've seen, they'll cut the outsole after it's been stitched to attach the steel plate. I didn't want to get into a debate with him on it so i just moved on.

Likewise.

However I do notice he seems to carry toe plate in similar thickness, the depth of the leather you can cut in on each pair of shoes is different (depending on how deep the welt is), it could be possible that he cannot do it better due to the thickness of the toe plate.

 

[CanadaCal]

Thread has basically turned into:

“The official Toronto shoe repair thread”

 

[KWang94]

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rob’s work on toe plate

Edited: He mentioned he doesn't usually do toe plate alone without topy after he finished the job for me.

how many shoes do you have holyyy

 

[Encore]

how many shoes do you have holyyy

lol.... I love shoes. I am practicing mirror shine recently (haven't get any success T-T), those are the ones I am working on right now.

 

[Kwaker]

Personally, I wouldn’t bother with the cost of steel toe tap if I was going to Topy the entire sole. The Topy itself is good enough to protect the tip.

 

[othertravel]

Personally, I wouldn’t bother with the cost of steel toe tap if I was going to Topy the entire sole. The Topy itself is good enough to protect the tip.

Not for everybody. I grind down dainite soles at the tip and heel.

 

[suitforcourt]

This doesn't really add much to the decision making process, but I love his blog:

https://www.theshoesnobblog.com/201...tmb83EdWn14Gdq49yFnMhimDBZQTih5MzFbEIKNKfydmM

 

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]

Thought I'd mention that Sporting Life has the Barbour Border jacket on sale for 55% off. Navy and green, multiple sizes.
https://www.sportinglife.ca/en-CA/m...ackets/mens-border-waxed-jacket-24362790.html

 

[clarksdb]

Anyone head to the Mississauga Harry Rosen outlet yet today? Wonder if there is anything good worth grabbing.

 

[CutandSew]

Are there any watch lovers here in TO that can recommend a good place/person that services and repairs vintage mechanical watches? I received an old Omega Seamaster DeVille from my grandfather that needs servicing and could use a good polish/cleaning too. I thought about sending it to Omega directly, however I want to avoid spending more than the actual value of the watch.

Additionally, I'm also looking to buy my first stainless steel "luxury" watch - maybe Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega or Cartier. Do you have any recommendations for authorized dealers who are great to deal with and possibly even willing to provide a bit of a discount?

Thanks!

 

[CanadaCal]

Are there any watch lovers here in TO that can recommend a good place/person that services and repairs vintage mechanical watches? I received an old Omega Seamaster DeVille from my grandfather that needs servicing and could use a good polish/cleaning too. I thought about sending it to Omega directly, however I want to avoid spending more than the actual value of the watch.

Additionally, I'm also looking to buy my first stainless steel "luxury" watch - maybe Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega or Cartier. Do you have any recommendations for authorized dealers who are great to deal with and possibly even willing to provide a bit of a discount?

Thanks!

Zero experience, but Darlour Watch in St David’s should be able to help out that vintage Omega.

 

[djdanniedee]

I only have a Omega PO 8500 from like 5 years ago, but my experience then was that you can negotiate with most stores. Not sure if you can get a discount with Rolex, but Omega for sure. Most stores were giving 15% at the time, i literally just asked what they can do for price after trying the watch on. The amount of discount seems to follow the level of the brand. Never got anything higher than 15% for Omega, lesser brands have seen up to 20-25%.
I recently looked at a Tudor at FCP and the employee offered discount without me asking. Cant' remember the exact number but there's more wiggle room to what they offered.

Are there any watch lovers here in TO that can recommend a good place/person that services and repairs vintage mechanical watches? I received an old Omega Seamaster DeVille from my grandfather that needs servicing and could use a good polish/cleaning too. I thought about sending it to Omega directly, however I want to avoid spending more than the actual value of the watch.

Additionally, I'm also looking to buy my first stainless steel "luxury" watch - maybe Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega or Cartier. Do you have any recommendations for authorized dealers who are great to deal with and possibly even willing to provide a bit of a discount?

Thanks!

 

[suitforcourt]

Are there any watch lovers here in TO that can recommend a good place/person that services and repairs vintage mechanical watches? I received an old Omega Seamaster DeVille from my grandfather that needs servicing and could use a good polish/cleaning too. I thought about sending it to Omega directly, however I want to avoid spending more than the actual value of the watch.

Additionally, I'm also looking to buy my first stainless steel "luxury" watch - maybe Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, JLC, Omega or Cartier. Do you have any recommendations for authorized dealers who are great to deal with and possibly even willing to provide a bit of a discount?

Thanks!

I have never used this guy, but he's in my old neighbourhood, and always seems busy. Last time I asked, he was charging $150 to clean and re-tune a mechanical watch (I'm not sure of the right terms or the work that is done).

http://littleshoppeofhorology.ca/about-us/our-partners

http://littleshoppeofhorology.ca/services/watch-repair

Seems to be a certified repair shop for many reputable brands.

I also inherited an Omega from my late father, so I will give this shop a try eventually.

Would love to know if others have a recommended shop for this kind of work.

For stainless steel automatic watches, I really like Seiko 5 series and have several. Also have a Seiko Kinetic. Solar watches are on the horizon as well. I know they're not in the same league, but maybe worth considering.

 

[CutandSew]

I just stopped by the new Harry Rosen outlet at Heartland a few minutes ago and I’m sad to say that there’s nothing too exciting there even with the extra 20% off. A few Belstaff and Boglioli jackets caught my eye along with a pair of Santoni shoes because they seemed to be priced well. I also thought long and hard about a nice Tom Ford suit, but it was still $3k with the discount. Lots of Corneliani and Canali sports jackets in 40R & 42R for Spring/Summer but they’re about $700 even with the discount applied.

 

[suitforcourt]

I just stopped by the new Harry Rosen outlet at Heartland a few minutes ago and I’m sad to say that there’s nothing too exciting there even with the extra 20% off. A few Belstaff and Boglioli jackets caught my eye along with a pair of Santoni shoes because they seemed to be priced well. I also thought long and hard about a nice Tom Ford suit, but it was still $3k with the discount. Lots of Corneliani and Canali sports jackets in 40R & 42R for Spring/Summer but they’re about $700 even with the discount applied.

I was there as well. Definitely nothing special in terms of prices. I grabbed 4 pairs of shoe trees for 4 incoming footwear.

Was it just me, or did they cut back on their casual section?