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Old 1 February 2018, 02:04 AM   #1
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Bucherer Acquires Tourneau

Bucherer has acquired Tourneau


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https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...n-Tourneau-LLC
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:20 AM   #2
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Tourneau in Las Vegas tried to sell me an used 16610 as new box only no papers, for what it concerns me they can all rot in hell...
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:32 AM   #3
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That store is a miserable place, so hopefully they can turn that ship around... doubtful.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:35 AM   #4
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interesting. They acquired the Watch Gallery recently too.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:40 AM   #5
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That store is a miserable place, so hopefully they can turn that ship around... doubtful.
They need a culture change. Hopefully this is something that Bucherer can do. Won't be easy.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:43 AM   #6
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I think they didn’t read the reviews of Tourneau here before writing the check.


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Old 1 February 2018, 03:14 AM   #7
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I think they didn’t read the reviews of Tourneau here before writing the check.


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Or maybe they did.

I don't know anything about Tourneau, except what I've read here, which is enough for me to steer clear should I ever find myself near one.

It'll be interesting to read how things will go for Bucherer here in the States.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:58 AM   #8
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Hope they got a good price.
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Old 1 February 2018, 08:22 AM   #9
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Hope they got a good price.
If Tourneau is involved, I doubt it.
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Old 1 February 2018, 11:18 AM   #10
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If Tourneau is involved, I doubt it.
Respect!!!
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Old 1 February 2018, 11:32 AM   #11
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If Tourneau is involved, I doubt it.
Indeed!

This is non news for wis. Nobody shops there and posts here
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:10 AM   #12
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I’m surprised anyone at Tourneau took the time to talk to them.
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:34 AM   #13
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I’m surprised anyone at Tourneau took the time to talk to them.
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:36 AM   #14
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Will T get a Tudor edition?
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:49 AM   #15
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Old 1 February 2018, 07:48 AM   #16
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Haha! Best post of the week. True on so many levels.


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Old 1 February 2018, 03:35 AM   #17
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Maybe we get the "Blue" Black Bay Bronze introduced in the US in the future (Bucherer special).
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:38 AM   #18
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Their spoons will flood the US market.
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:39 AM   #19
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That means Bucherer limited editions (such as the Blue Black Bay-Bronze) available in the US!
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:49 AM   #20
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That means Bucherer limited editions (such as the Blue Black Bay-Bronze) available in the US!
This would be fantastic! Didn't even think of that -
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Old 1 February 2018, 03:44 AM   #21
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This is good news, I've had only one transaction with Bucherer at their store in Lucerne, and they were nothing but friendly and professional.
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Old 1 February 2018, 12:10 PM   #22
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IMHO, Tourneo couldn’t have gotten any worse so this is a good thing
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Old 1 February 2018, 12:35 PM   #23
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I bet Rolex vacates their AD status, maybe PP too.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:59 PM   #24
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I bet Rolex vacates their AD status, maybe PP too.
I still remember back in the day when Tourneau was the only Patek AD in Houston. Thankfully, Patek pulled their AD status here and now a much better AD took their place.
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Old 1 February 2018, 02:30 PM   #25
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Interesting times to come, I mean they can't be worse?
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Old 1 February 2018, 11:09 PM   #26
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No where to go but up, seriously they can't be "less" than they are right now so how is this bad in any way?
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Old 2 February 2018, 12:32 AM   #27
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Visited the Tourneau in Naples Fla, they were fine. In fact had a sub no date in the case.
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Old 16 February 2018, 02:39 PM   #28
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I just bought a Rolex Explorer II polar F-series from Tourneau. Their staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. The watch is in superb condition and the price is just right. So far I don't have the bad experience that some of you had with Tourneau. It might be a new year's resolution for them in 2018.
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Old 16 February 2018, 03:41 PM   #29
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I just bought a Rolex Explorer II polar F-series from Tourneau. Their staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. The watch is in superb condition and the price is just right. So far I don't have the bad experience that some of you had with Tourneau. It might be a new year's resolution for them in 2018.


Congrats - that’s a great model.

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