Bucherer Luzern

[jlovda]

I was in Switzerland last week and stopped in Bucherer in Luzern. I was interested in seeing an Exp II Polar. The SA was really impressed with my 48 year old 1675 GMT. Here is what I walked out with ....

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[omar10213245]

a rolex spoon?

[Skyrider01]

Yes, Bucherer is known for those spoons. I have a few of them.
Here is some history on it.

https://www.lovetoknow.com/home/anti...s/rolex-spoons

[BlondesNwatches]

That’s so cool!

[brandrea]

Nice John

I was there at Christmas and saw quite a few exhibition pieces including the YM Ti amoung others.

Even though there was no chance of buying anything, I really enjoyed the visit especially the third floor with pre owned pieces.

The staff were very welcoming

[Wee-Willie]

I got one from Interlaken, Switzerland back in 1999.

[dnd2984]

Very cool, back in 2020 I got a few of them from the Zurich store.

[GrailTime]

Used to spoon feed you BS when they put your name down for a GMT or Sub.

[Dan Pierce]

Received the same back in 2013. Switzerland was beautiful and loved every place we visited.
dP

[Danny271]

This was the first watch store I ever stepped foot in during a summer vacation with my family in Switzerland and France in 1998.

My father purchased his first and only watch (at 61) a Bucherer Q gold plated quartz watch, which I wish I had…almost every day. My parents also purchased me my first watch at this store (at 13) during this trip, a 31mm Swiss Army Watch.

They also were given this spoon and it was a running joke that year with their friends that this was the only Rolex they came back with.

It’s funny timing because my oldest child turned 9 on Sunday and I just bought her her first watch, a Mission on Earth Moonswatch.

She calls it “her Omega” and I don’t have the heart to correct her.

I love this hobby, the memories and the stories that I hope we’ve all curated along the way.

Enjoy your spoon in good health!


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[jlovda]

Thanks for all the heartwarming stories. I'd love to hear more.

I love Switzerland. I fell in love with the SBB and have been back to the country 21 times since 1994 strictly for railroad photography and enjoy train riding. I always try to find a little time during every trip to stop at one Bucherers or another. Most of the time I'm not even trying to buy anything. In 1983 my wife and I were given a personal tour of the Rolex headquarters building.

I was also here in Geneva. Across the street from the famous flower clock. A lot of people inside. Got to try on a blue-black GMT but nothing for sale.

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[Chefinspecteur]

As we do not have ebay here in Switzerland, there are many of these Rolex spoons for buying/auctioning on our most popular site. I was auctioning as well there to complete my collection. Usually you get this Bucherer "Rolex" spoon when you buy your Rolex at the corresponding Bucherer city branch. Some of the spoons are rare and more expensive.

https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/Rolex%20l%C3%B6ffel/

[enicar]

Originally Posted by jlovda

In 1983 my wife and I were given a personal tour of the Rolex headquarters building.

Then you (or your wife) must be some kind of celebrity or VIP? This is not offered to ordinary mortals. Well perhaps Rolex were more approachable back then?

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by enicar

Then you (or your wife) must be some kind of celebrity or VIP? This is not offered to ordinary mortals. Well perhaps Rolex were more approachable back then?

I just wrote a nice request a few months in advance of our vacation. Besides watching some watchmakers at work, there was a beautiful small museum of watches and clocks from the 18th and 19th century off the main lobby that were acquired by Hans Wildorf. The "Hans Wildorf Collection." We got a beautiful booklet describing each watch with a photograph.

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Also......
If anyone wants this spoon (in the US), $10 via PayPal. $5 for postage, $5 because I went all the way to Switzerland to get it. First person to send a PM.

John

[enicar]

Originally Posted by jlovda

I just wrote a nice request a few months in advance of our vacation. Besides watching some watchmakers at work, there was a beautiful small museum of watches and clocks from the 18th and 19th century off the main lobby that were acquired by Hans Wildorf. The "Hans Wildorf Collection." We got a beautiful booklet describing each watch with a photograph.

Also......
If anyone wants this spoon (in the US), $10 via PayPal. $5 for postage, $5 because I went all the way to Switzerland to get it. First person to send a PM.

John

Wow, what a nice story! But I doubt that this would still be possible today.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by jlovda

enjoy train riding.

A very enjoyable way of appreciating the awesome scenery of Switzerland.

[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by jlovda

Thanks for all the heartwarming stories. I'd love to hear more.

I love Switzerland. I fell in love with the SBB and have been back to the country 21 times since 1994 strictly for railroad photography and enjoy train riding. I always try to find a little time during every trip to stop at one Bucherers or another. Most of the time I'm not even trying to buy anything. In 1983 my wife and I were given a personal tour of the Rolex headquarters building.

I was also here in Geneva. Across the street from the famous flower clock. A lot of people inside. Got to try on a blue-black GMT but nothing for sale.

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If you like trains, have you tried the CEVA? The new network of stations is beautiful.

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

If you like trains, have you tried the CEVA? The new network of stations is beautiful.

What area of the country do they cover? In 2022 I was looking for less popular narrow gauge trains. I went to Bex and Aigle and rode up to Villars on a TPC zahnrad bahn.

Still waiting. Anyone want this Bucherers spoon? $10 incl. postage (US). Otherwise it will just get lost in a drawer of junk.

[RCC watches]

Have you done the cogwheel on Mt. Pilatus? They have watch store at the top which seems like a unique place to buy a watch.

[physicist]

As kids, we used to eat ice cream with little Rolex spoons like that. I wish they had been saved…. Probably were chewed up in the garbage disposal between 1982 and 1985.

[wilsonpepper]

Originally Posted by jlovda

What area of the country do they cover? In 2022 I was looking for less popular narrow gauge trains. I went to Bex and Aigle and rode up to Villars on a TPC zahnrad bahn.

Still waiting. Anyone want this Bucherers spoon? $10 incl. postage (US). Otherwise it will just get lost in a drawer of junk.

I'd love to purchase your Rolex spoon. Please send payment details, and I'll send you the money right away.

Thank you !

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by RCC watches

Have you done the cogwheel on Mt. Pilatus? They have watch store at the top which seems like a unique place to buy a watch.

Yes, I have been to Pilatus.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79976134@N07/33834990481

[RCC watches]

Originally Posted by jlovda

Yes, I have been to Pilatus.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79976134@N07/33834990481

Nice - we're a railfan family so Switzerland was a great destination

[jlovda]

I cannot seem to reply to private messages...

I'm sorry, the spoon is gone.