Visiting Las Vegas

[micwhitt1]

I'm traveling to Las Vegas for a few days and am thinking about visiting a local AD or two. Any recommendations for off-strip ADs? Thinking there's no point in visiting any of the tourist trap ADs on the Vegas strip (except to just drool ).

[MrMercedes]

Bucherer at Ceasars is always great (even on the strip ;-) )!

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by micwhitt1

I'm traveling to Las Vegas for a few days and am thinking about visiting a local AD or two. Any recommendations for off-strip ADs? Thinking there's no point in visiting any of the tourist trap ADs on the Vegas strip (except to just drool ).

They're all on the strip. The Time Dome at Caesar's is pretty cool, but if you look at Rolex they may say "Not for sale" every single time they hand you one, which gets awful annoying. There is also a boutique down the hall from the Time Dome, but it's quite small and not conducive to browsing in my opinion. They cater to local whales almost exclusively per the SA I spoke with.

Looking at watches isn't as fun as it used to be, pre-mania, for many brands. I like the possibility of an impulse purchase.

[Mick Z]

Besides Bucherer--which is huge and worth a visit--there are many boutiques at The Venetian/Palazzo: AP, Lange, Cartier, Panerai, IWC, JLC, VC, etc. Also, check out Horologio at The Venetian.

[ArtNouveau]

Pretty sure all of the watch stores are clustered within the same area. On a recent visit I browsed Bucherer, Rolex, Panerai, Tudor, and Breitling all in Caesar’s shops. WOS in the Wynn is nearby too. Staff in all were very friendly. Personal highlights for me were being able to try on and compare a black dial 126500 next to my 116500 in the WOS Rolex Boutique in the Wynn. Also in the Caesar’s Panerai Boutique I was mildly interested in a Radiomir, the SA without prompting said he would ship it taxfree to my home if I bought it then.
BTW, Las Vegas is almost comically “Rolex Town.” You will see so many people wearing them you’ll know where all the stock ends up. Just in the rental car return bus to the airport I was wearing my Daytona seated next to a guy with a CHNR. An older German speaking couple with an adult son got on all wearing matching Sub Dates.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Pretty sure all of the watch stores are clustered within the same area. On a recent visit I browsed Bucherer, Rolex, Panerai, Tudor, and Breitling all in Caesar’s shops. WOS in the Wynn is nearby too. Staff in all were very friendly. Personal highlights for me were being able to try on and compare a black dial 126500 next to my 116500 in the WOS Rolex Boutique in the Wynn. Also in the Caesar’s Panerai Boutique I was mildly interested in a Radiomir, the SA without prompting said he would ship it taxfree to my home if I bought it then.
BTW, Las Vegas is almost comically “Rolex Town.” You will see so many people wearing them you’ll know where all the stock ends up. Just in the rental car return bus to the airport I was wearing my Daytona seated next to a guy with a CHNR. An older German speaking couple with an adult son got on all wearing matching Sub Dates.

Yup, I was there a few months ago and a Valet guy at Golden Nugget had on a Sub. A pit boss at Blackjack had on a solid gold gmt green face. I also went to the new Fontainebleau into the high limit room and there was a guy playing a $1000K a spin machine wearing a rainbow Daytona.

[PBJ1925]

There are 5 Rolex AD/Boutiques that I am aware of in LV:

1) Bucherer (Forum Shops)
2) Rolex Boutique (Shops at Crystals)
3) Rolex Boutique Tourneau (Forum Shops)
4) Rolex Boutique WoS (Wynn)
5) Tesorini (Bellagio)

If you're looking for a walk in special, the only place you might get 'lucky' would be the Rolex Boutique - Forum Shops near the beginning of the mall toward Caesar's food court as they time to time put a few pieces up for sale.

Have fun trying on a few exhibition pieces, but I wouldn't waste too much time hoping to walk in on a GMT / Daytona / et.al

[kieselguhr]

The only Rolex AD off the strip is no longer an AD. Rolex pulled the green rug from under the owner’s feet. Tudor bailed on them as well shortly after.

Wynn - Rolex boutique by Watches of Switzerland. They also have a general Watches of Switzerland store with many Swiss brands including Patek Phillipe right next door. There’s also an Omega boutique in the opposite shopping promenade by the Urth Cafe Coffee.

Venetian - Horologio doesn’t carry Rolex but they do have Tudor and other mid tier brands.
Belusso also no Rolex but have an A Lange und Sohne boutique and an assortment of high tier Swiss brands. The owner of these 2 shops owns the Rolex boutique at Crsytals

Caesar’s Forum shops - Bucherer (formerly Tourneau) has both a Rolex and Tudor boutique. The main Bucherer time dome has almost every mainstream Swiss watch brand

Bellagio - Tessorini has a Rolex section and other Swiss brands.

Crystals - Rolex boutique. Other noteworthy boutiques include Audemars Piguet, Patek Phillipe, and Richard Mille.

[dbhak22]

Watches of Switzerland at the Wynn is always a fun visit. They have a partnership with Analog Shift so typically have many pre-owned models to peruse. And they have multiple other brands as an AD to check out.

[Sublovin]

Can I assume you have never been to Vegas? The entire city is a tourist trap. It’s not like there’s an “off strip” section where the locals go. Plenty of places to drool but you will certainly leave empty handed. Have fun

[BillA]

You will have better luck at the craps table

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Can I assume you have never been to Vegas? The entire city is a tourist trap. It’s not like there’s an “off strip” section where the locals go. Plenty of places to drool but you will certainly leave empty handed. Have fun

Sure there are. GVR. M. Silverado. Red Rock.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Sure there are. GVR. M. Silverado. Red Rock.

Surely you don’t think only locals go there. My point was anything off strip is still a tourist trap.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Surely you don’t think only locals go there. My point was anything off strip is still a tourist trap.

I've never thought of GVR or any station casinos as a tourist trap though. What does this mean exactly in the context of green valley ranch, for example? Reasonable restaurant choices, 100% payback on certain machines, movie theatre, outdoor mall. Never got trapped or tricked or spent a dime I didn't expect to in 15 years. I don't get it.

[codecow]

I’m in the Bellagio now. Don’t visit the single zero roulette.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by EEpro

I've never thought of GVR or any station casinos as a tourist trap though. What does this mean exactly in the context of green valley ranch, for example? Reasonable restaurant choices, 100% payback on certain machines, movie theatre, outdoor mall. Never got trapped or tricked or spent a dime I didn't expect to in 15 years. I don't get it.

Tourist trap meaning a business that relies on tourism and traveller dollars, and you will not likely stumble upon a good deal.
I don’t think we are talking slot machines or restaurants here….just watches.
Also, Green Valley ranch is not in Las Vegas. He asked about “off strip” not out of town

[Cassian739]

TimeDome is a giant watch playground

[SOG DIVER]

Near Bellagio there was a Rolex shop directly across from the same by Omega.
In October you could look at Rolex references, but none were for sale at that time.
This has not changed. The Wynn location is worth it.
They call LV- "Lost Wages" for a reason. I only go there for military reunions, and have not "played the odds" in 20 years. Did have a nice 5513 from a Marine at a very fair price, years ago.

If I was forced to buy anything now in LV, it would be a bargain Fifty Fathoms along with a ticket east to New Mexico.

[bkay001]

If you're looking for off-strip authorized dealers in Las Vegas, you might want to check out The Jewelers on East Sahara Avenue or MJ Christensen Diamonds on West Charleston Boulevard. These spots could be great for exploring some watches away from the hustle and bustle of the Vegas Strip!

[codecow]

Originally Posted by SOG DIVER

Near Bellagio there was a Rolex shop directly across from the same by Omega.
In October you could look at Rolex references, but none were for sale at that time.
This has not changed. The Wynn location is worth it.
They call LV- "Lost Wages" for a reason. I only go there for military reunions, and have not "played the odds" in 20 years. Did have a nice 5513 from a Marine at a very fair price, years ago.

If I was forced to buy anything now in LV, it would be a bargain Fifty Fathoms along with a ticket east to New Mexico.

I just walked past it an hour ago, it’s being remodeled into Rolex only so it’s closed now.