I've never seen so many Rolex watches...

[StarSovereign]

On my way home from Europe, where I was privileged enough to watch Roger Federer win his first Roland Garros title in Paris, making history in the process, I flew into Los Angeles and spent a week in Newport with family. We did some shopping over at Fashion Island and I couldn't help but stop into a jewelry store named Traditional Jewelers when I saw the Patek Philippe marquee out in front.

At the back of the store they had a HUGE watch section, with nearly every fine luxury watch brand you could imagine. Patek Philippe, Breitling, Omega, Paneri, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, A. Lange and Sohne, and that's only to name a few! But what struck me most was the sheer volume of Rolex timepieces they had in stock.

There were, and I'm not exaggerating, eight to nine FULL cases of Rolex. And even more impressive was the variety; they had at least one of every model Rolex offered, save the "bedazzled" GMT's. They had a full stock of Datonya models in every metal, a WG and YG ceramic Sub, YG and SS GMT's, countless DateJusts and DayDates, again in all metal options, and even the full line-up Day Date II's in YG, WG, RG and Platinum.

Once I got passed the two rather intimidting armed guards circulating the store, the staff was amazing. They indulged me for over an hour while I tried on what had to be at least five or six different models, ones my small AD can't get without special order. I loved the new YG ceramic Subs; trying one on gave me an impression of what the new TT ceramic Sub will look like when they finally drop. They offered to clean my SS GMT too while I tried on all these watches, along with a class of champagne to sip on, but I declined both offers. Didn't feel like taking advantage of them unless I was actually buying a watch!

I'll defiantly be purchasing my next watch from this AD. They also have a store in Malibu. If anyone lives in So Cal, or will be visiting, check Traditional Jewelers out. It's something else!

[Mrdi]

That is a nice store, and a pleasant place to shop.
Next time through, go to South Coast Plaza and see the new Rolex Store.
An entire store full of nothing but Rolex and the most attendant and polite
staff. Sandals or suit you're welcome there.

[StarSovereign]

Originally Posted by Mrdi

That is a nice store, and a pleasant place to shop.
Next time through, go to South Coast Plaza and see the new Rolex Store.
An entire store full of nothing but Rolex and the most attendant and polite
staff. Sandals or suit you're welcome there.

Awesome tip. I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there. As a official Rolex store, do they discount at all? Can you kind of haggle a watch's price down?

[KKB]

Originally Posted by StarSovereign

On my way home from Europe, where I was privileged enough to watch Roger Federer win his first Roland Garros title in Paris, making history in the process, I flew into Los Angeles and spent a week in Newport with family. We did some shopping over at Fashion Island and I couldn't help but stop into a jewelry store named Traditional Jewelers when I saw the Patek Philippe marquee out in front.

At the back of the store they had a HUGE watch section, with nearly every fine luxury watch brand you could imagine. Patek Philippe, Breitling, Omega, Paneri, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, A. Lange and Sohne, and that's only to name a few! But what struck me most was the sheer volume of Rolex timepieces they had in stock.

There were, and I'm not exaggerating, eight to nine FULL cases of Rolex. And even more impressive was the variety; they had at least one of every model Rolex offered, save the "bedazzled" GMT's. They had a full stock of Datonya models in every metal, a WG and YG ceramic Sub, YG and SS GMT's, countless DateJusts and DayDates, again in all metal options, and even the full line-up Day Date II's in YG, WG, RG and Platinum.

Once I got passed the two rather intimidting armed guards circulating the store, the staff was amazing. They indulged me for over an hour while I tried on what had to be at least five or six different models, ones my small AD can't get without special order. I loved the new YG ceramic Subs; trying one on gave me an impression of what the new TT ceramic Sub will look like when they finally drop. They offered to clean my SS GMT too while I tried on all these watches, along with a class of champagne to sip on, but I declined both offers. Didn't feel like taking advantage of them unless I was actually buying a watch!

I'll defiantly be purchasing my next watch from this AD. They also have a store in Malibu. If anyone lives in So Cal, or will be visiting, check Traditional Jewelers out. It's something else!

That is a nice store, and a pleasant place to shop.
Next time through, go to South Coast Plaza and see the new Rolex Store.
An entire store full of nothing but Rolex and the most attendant and polite
staff. Sandals or suit you're welcome there.

Great info! It's nice to know that I can get my rolex "fix" without having to go all the way to Vegas.

BTW how new is the new Rolex store in South Coast Plaza? I was there early this year and I didn't notice one.

[Z-Sub]

Yes Rolex at South Coast has the most inventory.

I did not have good experience at the Traditional. They were stuck up in attitude. But that was before the economy crashed.

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by Mrdi

That is a nice store, and a pleasant place to shop.
Next time through, go to South Coast Plaza and see the new Rolex Store.
An entire store full of nothing but Rolex and the most attendant and polite
staff. Sandals or suit you're welcome there.

The one in South Coast Plaza seems to have fantastic customer service and kind staff.

The last time I was in just looking over the wide selection, I was helped by a very nice young lady--sporting a SS Daytona.

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by Mrdi

That is a nice store, and a pleasant place to shop.
Next time through, go to South Coast Plaza and see the new Rolex Store.
An entire store full of nothing but Rolex and the most attendant and polite
staff. Sandals or suit you're welcome there.

Just added that to my bucket list

[allanofcalifornia]

WOW! Sounds like you died and went to Rolex heaven!

You sure it wasn't just a dream?


Allan