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Watch out for Baghdad’s Rolex shop

On a corner in Baghdad's rich Mansour neighbourhood, a shop displays a giant green Rolex logo. But this is no ordinary Rolex shop. Inside, the Swiss watches are on display behind glass cabinets, along with other expensive brands such as Patek Phillipe and Raymond Weil. The store's owner, Ali Abodi, says the timepieces for sale […]

Hadeel al Sayegh:

On a corner in Baghdad's rich Mansour neighbourhood, a shop displays a giant green Rolex logo. But this is no ordinary Rolex shop.

Inside, the Swiss watches are on display behind glass cabinets, along with other expensive brands such as Patek Phillipe and Raymond Weil.

The store's owner, Ali Abodi, says the timepieces for sale are genuine.