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Puffy · 4 May 2011, 06:11 AM

Just like the ad says

This was also covered off in the autumn but now we're seeing the ads, it's getting clooose!!

esm · 4 May 2011, 06:22 AM

Interesting. Does this mean that Watches of Switzerland have "lost" their Rolex boutique status?

esm · 4 May 2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Interesting. Does this mean that Watches of Switzerland have "lost" their Rolex boutique status?

Look like Time2 is doing pretty well lately.

(oops... Meant to "modify" my post and clicked "quote" instead in Tapatalk...

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The GMT Master · 4 May 2011, 07:53 AM

Are they hiring?

barters · 4 May 2011, 07:57 AM

This will be going right beside the McLaren car showroom. A couple of nice stores for One Hyde Pk!

Puffy · 4 May 2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by barters

This will be going right beside the McLaren car showroom. A couple of nice stores for One Hyde Pk!

sounds like i'll be doing all my shopping there then

dddrees · 4 May 2011, 08:17 AM

Cool.

Please remember to take as many PICs when they open as you possibly can.

Pretty Please.............................. That is if they allow you.

tattooedfagin · 4 May 2011, 05:12 PM

looks like i'll have to book a hotel for the night next time i get down to London, far too much to cram in in such a small period of time for an out-of-towner

barters · 4 May 2011, 06:12 PM

It's right beside the Mandarin Oriental if you want to be super close!

Al1988 · 4 May 2011, 06:18 PM

I passed it the other day when I was on the bus actually, wish I could have asked the bus driver to stop and let me off!

StarSovereign · 4 May 2011, 06:21 PM

Very cool. I've been to the one at South Coast PLaza in Costa Mesa, CA and it's amazing what they have in there. It was run in conjunction with DeBeers, which kind of threw me off because of the sign. Apparently this is the first boutique they have in the States but hopefully more are coming. These boutiques are definitely the place to go to try stuff on. I spent probably an hour and a half trying different models.

When you're ready to buy, steer clear though. Prices are full retail, obviously, and they even add the tax to the total so it makes it seem that you're getting some kind of a deal. I was looking at a TT Subc and my jaw literally dropped when I read the price tag at just over $14k. And there's not real discounting. Well, the sales manager offered 5% off if I was ready to pull the trigger that day and when I pressed him about further discounts if I paid with cash he flat out said 5% was the best he could do. (He then proceeded to tell me that I should never buy anything with cash and that, if I were to buy the watch, I should charge it to get airline miles. I figured this had something to do with my age (25) and him feeling the need to "lecture" me...which I'm used to whenever I buy something high-end) But I digress...

Hopefully this will be open when I'm next in London...

tattooedfagin · 4 May 2011, 09:56 PM

once Postman Pat drops off the Green envelope from RSC to collect my 1680 i'll be sure to take a look

ElPrimero · 5 May 2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by barters

It's right beside the Mandarin Oriental if you want to be super close!

Opposite Harvey Nics??

R.G · 5 May 2011, 01:07 AM

Saw that advert in yesterday's Metro. I can't see why WOS would have lost thier boutique status though...

What do people think of Time2??

I've been to the Westfield branch when I was looking at an IWC Chronograph and the guy who served me was pretty informative.

Talking of adverts etc... Did anyone see the 'Watch your Time' supplement in the Telegraph on 14th April? It was a 67 page magazine featuring all the latest high-end watches, including Rolex.

Ed Rooney · 5 May 2011, 01:43 AM

I wouldn't shop there. Just book a cheap flight to the US and buy at Mappin's at Heathrow, or fly to New York, rent a car and buy tax free in Delaware.

Tony-GB · 5 May 2011, 01:48 AM

Wonder if they'll stock up on vintage models?

rosspanics · 5 May 2011, 01:53 AM

Wow. THAT'S some cheap rent!

4 May 2011, 06:11 AM	#1
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	New Rolex boutique in London Just like the ad says This was also covered off in the autumn but now we're seeing the ads, it's getting clooose!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 May 2011, 08:17 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Cool. Please remember to take as many PICs when they open as you possibly can. Pretty Please.............................. That is if they allow you. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 May 2011, 05:12 PM	#8
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	looks like i'll have to book a hotel for the night next time i get down to London, far too much to cram in in such a small period of time for an out-of-towner __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

4 May 2011, 06:21 PM	#11
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Very cool. I've been to the one at South Coast PLaza in Costa Mesa, CA and it's amazing what they have in there. It was run in conjunction with DeBeers, which kind of threw me off because of the sign. Apparently this is the first boutique they have in the States but hopefully more are coming. These boutiques are definitely the place to go to try stuff on. I spent probably an hour and a half trying different models. When you're ready to buy, steer clear though. Prices are full retail, obviously, and they even add the tax to the total so it makes it seem that you're getting some kind of a deal. I was looking at a TT Subc and my jaw literally dropped when I read the price tag at just over $14k. And there's not real discounting. Well, the sales manager offered 5% off if I was ready to pull the trigger that day and when I pressed him about further discounts if I paid with cash he flat out said 5% was the best he could do. (He then proceeded to tell me that I should never buy anything with cash and that, if I were to buy the watch, I should charge it to get airline miles. I figured this had something to do with my age (25) and him feeling the need to "lecture" me...which I'm used to whenever I buy something high-end) But I digress... Hopefully this will be open when I'm next in London... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

4 May 2011, 09:56 PM	#12
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	once Postman Pat drops off the Green envelope from RSC to collect my 1680 i'll be sure to take a look __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

4 May 2011, 06:22 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Interesting. Does this mean that Watches of Switzerland have "lost" their Rolex boutique status?

4 May 2011, 07:53 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Are they hiring?

4 May 2011, 07:57 AM	#5
barters "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Pete Location: Geneva,CH Posts: 296	This will be going right beside the McLaren car showroom. A couple of nice stores for One Hyde Pk!

4 May 2011, 06:12 PM	#9
barters "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Pete Location: Geneva,CH Posts: 296	It's right beside the Mandarin Oriental if you want to be super close!

4 May 2011, 06:18 PM	#10
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	I passed it the other day when I was on the bus actually, wish I could have asked the bus driver to stop and let me off!

5 May 2011, 01:07 AM	#14
R.G Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 419	Saw that advert in yesterday's Metro. I can't see why WOS would have lost thier boutique status though... What do people think of Time2?? I've been to the Westfield branch when I was looking at an IWC Chronograph and the guy who served me was pretty informative. Talking of adverts etc... Did anyone see the 'Watch your Time' supplement in the Telegraph on 14th April? It was a 67 page magazine featuring all the latest high-end watches, including Rolex.

5 May 2011, 01:43 AM	#15
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I wouldn't shop there. Just book a cheap flight to the US and buy at Mappin's at Heathrow, or fly to New York, rent a car and buy tax free in Delaware.

5 May 2011, 01:48 AM	#16
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Wonder if they'll stock up on vintage models? __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

5 May 2011, 01:53 AM	#17
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Wow. THAT'S some cheap rent!

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