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9 March 2019, 12:00 PM | #1 |
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Just spent a few days in Las Vegas.......
So the trip started out with our arrival at the Mirage with me wearing my DEEPSEA Seadweller and smoking an evening cigar. The next day my son, wife and I took a walk on the strip and right next door to the Mirage are the Forum Shoppes in Caesars Palace. Now I know many of you are going to have shivers up and down your spine but the first watch store you pass has been the subject of much criticism on this forum, yes Torneau. We go into look and the Rolex display cases are filled with datejusts and day dates many with a lot of shiny diamonds. On the other side of that display case is another Rolex case with a yacht master and the black two tone sub. The salesman Peter Avila was a knowledgeable young man who started in the store as a tech. He asked me if I wanted to try it on and I immediately acquiesced and was hooked! I always liked this watch and yes I am on the older side. My dear wife insisted that I buy the watch. She really doesn’t understand the disease but supports my habit.
Bottom line is Torneau is like any other store. You could end up with a terrible salesperson or you could end up with one that wants to assist you. I was dressed in shorts and a ball cap but Peter still showed me the watch and let me try it on. I also ended up with a lovely Rolex brand watch travel wallet and a book, A man and his watch. All in all a really great experience at Torneau. |
9 March 2019, 12:02 PM | #2 |
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Great choice!
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9 March 2019, 12:03 PM | #3 |
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Agreed. Blind hatred for any company or store is ignorant.
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9 March 2019, 12:07 PM | #4 |
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Great watch!!! Congratulations!!!!
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9 March 2019, 12:10 PM | #5 |
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Congrats! Always fun to buy a watch on vacation, makes it so memorable. I love that ref!
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9 March 2019, 12:13 PM | #6 |
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Congratulations..
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9 March 2019, 12:15 PM | #7 |
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The Vegas Tourneau is really a step above all other Tourneaus.
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9 March 2019, 12:20 PM | #8 |
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Glad they were of service to you and it's nice to hear there's a good store out there. Unfortunately, I've been on the short end of the stick with them. (Other locations.) Wear it in health and enjoy. :)
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9 March 2019, 12:31 PM | #9 |
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Congrats!
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9 March 2019, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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Congrats. Will need many good stories like this to change my opinion of Tourneau, but it's a start.
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9 March 2019, 12:46 PM | #11 |
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I’ve had several conversations with Peter at Tourneau, Las Vegas. All around great guy.
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9 March 2019, 12:50 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations Nelson.
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9 March 2019, 02:01 PM | #13 |
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A beautiful watch no matter where you bought it. Congrats!
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9 March 2019, 02:04 PM | #14 |
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Congrats my friend! Great choice. Wear it in good health.
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9 March 2019, 02:20 PM | #15 |
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Congrats!!
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9 March 2019, 02:28 PM | #16 |
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Love the TT. Great story and experience. Enjoy
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9 March 2019, 02:32 PM | #17 |
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That's great news. I really like that too.
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9 March 2019, 02:39 PM | #18 |
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I like the TT Sub's and that's a nice one. We are fortunate when a significant acquisition also carries with it a good story and memory.
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9 March 2019, 02:47 PM | #19 |
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Congratulations on a very nice Subdate. I have bought several watches from three different Tourneau locations, Las Vegas, Waikiki and Scottsdale (sadly, now closed) as well as online and have had nothing but positive experiences.
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9 March 2019, 03:08 PM | #20 |
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Excellent choice! Congrats!
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9 March 2019, 10:25 PM | #21 |
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I bought a Panerai gmt from there my last trip out. Had great service
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9 March 2019, 10:38 PM | #22 |
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Kind of cool if they gave you a copy of Matt Hranek's book. It's a really cool book.
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9 March 2019, 11:07 PM | #23 |
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Sounds like you had a fantastic day! I personally like the TT Sub a lot. It's dressy but ballsy. Wear it in good health!!!
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9 March 2019, 11:18 PM | #24 |
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Congratulations. A classic.
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9 March 2019, 11:32 PM | #25 |
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Congratulations, it is a great TT!
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10 March 2019, 01:13 AM | #26 |
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Congrats...very nice!
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10 March 2019, 01:16 AM | #27 |
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Congratulations
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10 March 2019, 01:27 AM | #28 |
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I miss vegas
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10 March 2019, 01:32 AM | #29 |
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Congrats!
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10 March 2019, 01:35 AM | #30 |
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Congrats, looks great!
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