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GerardoG · 4 January 2014, 10:38 AM

Just stopped by local AD, who recently opened its 4th store in El Paso, TX (in addition to Laredo, McAllen and Houston); and I was told Rolex gave them the green light to open the Rolex Boutique in the Galleria! Opening is expected in July '14

GerardoG · 4 January 2014, 10:39 AM

...yes, and what I looked at!

HL65 · 4 January 2014, 10:40 AM

Very nice!

SixPak · 4 January 2014, 10:53 AM

Awesome, Gerardo! So what was on the menu? Shopping not dinner....

Invictus Maneo · 4 January 2014, 10:55 AM

I was hoping for dining pic's as well! Beautiful watches, especially the Daytona!

jvo300 · 4 January 2014, 11:01 AM

Wonder how that works in a mall that already has two established Rolex franchises (Tourneau and Ben Bridge)? I doubt a third sales point makes much sense. Either the ADs drop out or the boutique is an expansion within one of them. This is also hard to believe since they both carry extensive Rolex inventory. Look forward to seeing how it plays out.

GerardoG · 4 January 2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

Wonder how that works in a mall that already has two established Rolex franchises (Tourneau and Ben Bridge)? I doubt a third sales point makes much sense. Either the ADs drop out or the boutique is an expansion within one of them. This is also hard to believe since they both carry extensive Rolex inventory. Look forward to seeing how it plays out.

I asked the owner the same question, his answer: 'I do not know. Rolex asked us to do a boutique in the Galleria, it is a great opportunity; they will figure out what happens to Tourneau and BB'

HuyNguyen · 4 January 2014, 11:17 AM

I guess it's make sense to open a rolex boutique since they already have hublots boutie and other high ends retails store inside the galleria

DeanDB9 · 4 January 2014, 11:27 AM

Awesome news! I live about 5-10 minutes away from the Galleria.

~JJ · 4 January 2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

Wonder how that works in a mall that already has two established Rolex franchises (Tourneau and Ben Bridge)? I doubt a third sales point makes much sense. Either the ADs drop out or the boutique is an expansion within one of them. This is also hard to believe since they both carry extensive Rolex inventory. Look forward to seeing how it plays out.

This happened in Chicago last year, Tourneau stopped carrying Rolex and started running the new boutique.

TAKUYA · 4 January 2014, 11:47 AM

Tourneau inside Galleria sucks!!!!! i'd go there often then……

GerardoG · 4 January 2014, 12:07 PM

Long day. Relaxing watching Ohio St-Clemson...

GerardoG · 4 January 2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SixPak

Awesome, Gerardo! So what was on the menu? Shopping not dinner....

looking at BlackBay and Pelagos as next...

DeanDB9 · 4 January 2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by takuya

Tourneau inside Galleria sucks!!!!! i'd go there often then……

Amen! Tourneau in the Galleria will never, ever get my business.

anothernewphone · 4 January 2014, 12:52 PM

Do you guys think that you'll get better pricing in the Rolex boutique than you would at Tourneau?

TAKUYA · 4 January 2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanDB9

Amen! Tourneau in the Galleria will never, ever get my business.

GerardoG · 4 January 2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Do you guys think that you'll get better pricing in the Rolex boutique than you would at Tourneau?

My 2 cents: it is all about people. I have dealt with this AD for over 15 years and the prices I get can not be matched by any AD so far. SS Daytona? 1 week lead time. But once again, it is all about people and relationships. Do not expect to walk in and get a huge discount, it takes time; but I can tell you for sure that selection WILL be impressive (based on what I have seen at their other boutiques)

DJ TT 2002 · 4 January 2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

My 2 cents: it is all about people. I have dealt with this AD for over 15 years and the prices I get can not be matched by any AD so far. SS Daytona? 1 week lead time. But once again, it is all about people and relationships. Do not expect to walk in and get a huge discount, it takes time; but I can tell you for sure that selection WILL be impressive (based on what I have seen at their other boutiques)

X1000. Need ADs for the new merchandise, but it's all about the relationships. A long time serious buyer= best available pricing!

DJ TT 2002 · 4 January 2014, 01:36 PM

I need a nymphomaniac wife who is a Rolex AD and a Ferrari dealer!!!

fullcourt · 4 January 2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by takuya

Tourneau inside Galleria sucks!!!!! i'd go there often then……

Tourneau anywhere is the suxor....8^)

Investr · 4 January 2014, 03:42 PM

I despise Tourneau! They are very unfriendly when I go in, and the sales guy looked at me like was a child molester when I asked him about a discount.

Mr. Din · 4 January 2014, 03:53 PM

wonder if they will put this in the revamp of the galleria III section.

Jason71 · 4 January 2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

X1000. Need ADs for the new merchandise, but it's all about the relationships. A long time serious buyer= best available pricing!

The problem with ADs is that they quit carrying 1665s, 5513s, 1680s, etc. when did all this happen?! All they carry now is just these shiny replacement models with price-tags 10x what they used to be

samsam · 4 January 2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

I despise Tourneau! They are very unfriendly when I go in, and the sales guy looked at me like was a child molester when I asked him about a discount.

I know Tourneau is not a favorite here, but I always get very good treatment at their Scottsdale store. Very knowledgable sales associates too, but I've never bought from them.

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TC (Houston) · 4 January 2014, 11:06 PM

They're a great AD, wonderful service. Very happy for L.

Lucky777 · 4 January 2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

My 2 cents: it is all about people. I have dealt with this AD for over 15 years and the prices I get can not be matched by any AD so far. SS Daytona? 1 week lead time. But once again, it is all about people and relationships. Do not expect to walk in and get a huge discount, it takes time; but I can tell you for sure that selection WILL be impressive (based on what I have seen at their other boutiques)

It's all certainly about people and relationships..without that it's very hard to get things done.

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iazrollie · 5 January 2014, 12:15 AM

I find T has the poorest selection out there. They just sell the most widely available references at full MSRP.

Shikar · 5 January 2014, 12:59 AM

Awesome !! I will browse there then.

Regards.

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dcash0615 · 5 January 2014, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

Wonder how that works in a mall that already has two established Rolex franchises (Tourneau and Ben Bridge)? I doubt a third sales point makes much sense. Either the ADs drop out or the boutique is an expansion within one of them. This is also hard to believe since they both carry extensive Rolex inventory. Look forward to seeing how it plays out.

This exact scenario happened at the South Coast Plaza here in Orange County. Tourneau and Ben Bridge in South Coast Plaza no longer carry Rolex. Baron and Leed's the Rolex boutique took over.

4 January 2014, 10:38 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Great news for Houston! Just stopped by local AD, who recently opened its 4th store in El Paso, TX (in addition to Laredo, McAllen and Houston); and I was told Rolex gave them the green light to open the Rolex Boutique in the Galleria! Opening is expected in July '14

4 January 2014, 10:39 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...yes, and what I looked at! Attached Images

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4 January 2014, 11:27 AM	#9
DeanDB9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Rolexes Posts: 26	Awesome news! I live about 5-10 minutes away from the Galleria. __________________ Mine Rolex: 16013 (1977); 16520 (1994); 18038 (2001) Hers Rolex: 179173 (2003)

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TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,999	Tourneau inside Galleria sucks!!!!! i'd go there often then…… __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

4 January 2014, 10:53 AM	#4
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Awesome, Gerardo! So what was on the menu? Shopping not dinner....

4 January 2014, 10:55 AM	#5
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	I was hoping for dining pic's as well! Beautiful watches, especially the Daytona!

4 January 2014, 11:01 AM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Wonder how that works in a mall that already has two established Rolex franchises (Tourneau and Ben Bridge)? I doubt a third sales point makes much sense. Either the ADs drop out or the boutique is an expansion within one of them. This is also hard to believe since they both carry extensive Rolex inventory. Look forward to seeing how it plays out.

4 January 2014, 11:17 AM	#8
HuyNguyen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Huy Location: Missississpi Watch: Datejust mop Posts: 98	I guess it's make sense to open a rolex boutique since they already have hublots boutie and other high ends retails store inside the galleria

4 January 2014, 12:07 PM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Long day. Relaxing watching Ohio St-Clemson... Attached Images

4 January 2014, 12:52 PM	#15
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Do you guys think that you'll get better pricing in the Rolex boutique than you would at Tourneau?

4 January 2014, 01:36 PM	#19
DJ TT 2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	I need a nymphomaniac wife who is a Rolex AD and a Ferrari dealer!!!

4 January 2014, 03:42 PM	#21
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I despise Tourneau! They are very unfriendly when I go in, and the sales guy looked at me like was a child molester when I asked him about a discount.

4 January 2014, 03:53 PM	#22
Mr. Din "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 43	wonder if they will put this in the revamp of the galleria III section.

4 January 2014, 11:06 PM	#25
TC (Houston) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 141	They're a great AD, wonderful service. Very happy for L.

5 January 2014, 12:15 AM	#27
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	I find T has the poorest selection out there. They just sell the most widely available references at full MSRP. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

5 January 2014, 12:59 AM	#28
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Awesome !! I will browse there then. Regards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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