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Old 9 September 2024, 12:57 AM   #1
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Visit to SF Rolex Boutique

I stopped by the new SF Rolex Boutique yesterday. It’s currently open as part of a soft launch (it doesn’t show up on Google yet). It was reservation suggested but they were very accommodating with walk ups.

The store had tons of watches in the case. It was fun to see all the variations of the Submariner and GMT side by side. The decor was very well done but looked like it must have been done by the Swiss. I didn’t walk out with a watch but I didn’t ask for one either.
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Old 9 September 2024, 01:06 AM   #2
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I went in a couple weeks ago. Got to try on a few exhibition watches. There were only a couple for sale and they were PM's.
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Old 9 September 2024, 03:30 AM   #3
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What new store? Rolex website shows Kerns that's new. Is that the one you are referring to? Anyway any storefront photo since it's not on Google map yet? Do they accept new client who isn't new to Rolex?

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Old 9 September 2024, 06:40 AM   #4
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How do you make an appointment? The Kerns form only has the Burlingame location.

Also surprised the form doesn’t require your LinkedIn, Insta and bank accounts LOL.
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Old 9 September 2024, 07:07 AM   #5
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Sounds intriguing… when you say it looks like the decor was done by the Swiss what does it look like?
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Old 9 September 2024, 11:00 AM   #6
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In Westfield Center on Market Street.
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Old 9 September 2024, 11:09 AM   #7
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In Westfield Center on Market Street.
That’s the existing Bucherer owned boutique, pretty sure OP is talking about the new Kerns owned boutique off of Union Square proper. The Patek boutique next door will be opening soon as well.
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Old 9 September 2024, 11:27 AM   #8
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That’s the existing Bucherer owned boutique, pretty sure OP is talking about the new Kerns owned boutique off of Union Square proper. The Patek boutique next door will be opening soon as well.
Oops. Mea Culpa. Time for me to drive to The City for a looksee.
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Old 9 September 2024, 11:28 AM   #9
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The one I am talking about is on Post right off Union Square. I called Kerns Burlingame and asked for the phone number to the SF store.

The reason I said it looked like it was designed by the Swiss is because it had Rolex green incorporated almost everywhere, including the art glass looking decorations on the ceiling
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Old 9 September 2024, 12:48 PM   #10
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Old 9 September 2024, 02:10 PM   #11
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The one I am talking about is on Post right off Union Square. I called Kerns Burlingame and asked for the phone number to the SF store.

The reason I said it looked like it was designed by the Swiss is because it had Rolex green incorporated almost everywhere, including the art glass looking decorations on the ceiling
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Kern’s 255 Post St. between Grant & Stockton
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Thanks both! Time to begin another gonad kicking "relationship".
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Old 9 September 2024, 08:11 PM   #12
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Good luck with a walk up purchase...
Forgive me if I am sceptical about that.
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Old 10 September 2024, 06:40 AM   #13
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Good luck with a walk up purchase...
Forgive me if I am sceptical about that.
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Old 10 September 2024, 09:46 AM   #14
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Is this the one near where the 49er got shot?


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Yes. He was shot on same block. One street over.
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Old 10 September 2024, 10:45 AM   #16
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Yes. He was shot on same block. One street over.
Great. More reason to go. See Mr. Salesman, I risk my life for the mere chance of you selling a Rolex to me. Now isn't that worth dumping up the imaginary waitlist?

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Old 10 September 2024, 01:30 PM   #17
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I live in the San Francisco Bay Area…….last time I was in the City was a year & a half ago.


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Old 11 September 2024, 01:57 AM   #18
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I felt safe the entire time. Everyone in Union Square looked nice, the streets were clean and there was a healthy police presence. Sometimes the news doesn’t reflect reality.
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SF used to be one of my favorite cities. Shreve was always an enjoyable AD visit. Shame what's happened to it the last few years.
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I live in the San Francisco Bay Area…….last time I was in the City was a year & a half ago.


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Which is why you are still around to make this post.



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Kinda. I’m domiciled for work in the Bay Area, and Burlingame is sufficient to quell most of my watch fetishes.
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Is this the one near where the 49er got shot?


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What or who is „the 49er”, if you don’t mind a question from Europe?


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Old 11 September 2024, 11:46 PM   #23
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In Westfield Center on Market Street.
Got my Explorer there after a two month wait. The SA was very nice. Asked about a DJ but have not gotten the call.
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Stopped by today. Very nice place. A lot of display models. Got the latest magazine.
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