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DrLindaPhD · 17 August 2013, 04:45 PM

I arrived in Southern California late last night for vacation. Of course we stopped first at Inn and Out (famous hamburger place) but second on my list was the Traditional Jewelers at Fashion Island (Newport Beach) and sure enough, today was the first day they displayed their new line of Tudor watches. Oh boy, they have some great ones.

Here are a few pics. Even the saleswoman said "I can't believe how expensive they are" So, not sure what that means for those of us who own and love our Tudor subs but it's nice to see them back in the USA. Any other sightings of the Tudors?

DCheeta · 17 August 2013, 04:54 PM

Cool, Linda! You were able to resist the temptation, eh? Which was your favorite?

DrLindaPhD · 21 August 2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Cool, Linda! You were able to resist the temptation, eh? Which was your favorite?

I liked the Black Bay.

CJ01 · 17 August 2013, 05:34 PM

Great shot and have a great vacation!

mynameistaken · 17 August 2013, 05:34 PM

which jeweler in Fashion Island??

77T · 18 August 2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mynameistaken

which jeweler in Fashion Island??

She named Traditional Jewelers...

DrLindaPhD · 21 August 2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mynameistaken

which jeweler in Fashion Island??

It's called Traditional Jeweler but they have the words across the top in the concrete that say Rolex Cartier Tag, etc. etc. They are near Bloomingdales.

T. Ferguson · 17 August 2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I arrived in Southern California late last night for vacation. Of course we stopped first at Inn and Out (famous hamburger place) but second on my list was the Traditional Jewelers at Fashion Island (Newport Beach) and sure enough, today was the first day they displayed their new line of Tudor watches. Oh boy, they have some great ones.

Here are a few pics. Even the saleswoman said "I can't believe how expensive they are" So, not sure what that means for those of us who own and love our Tudor subs but it's nice to see them back in the USA. Any other sightings of the Tudors?

Funny, I had called them last week and just today they called me back to let me know the Tudors came in and the display was up and running. Plan to stop by there this weekend.

travisb · 17 August 2013, 10:02 PM

Looking foward to getting a first hand look when they show up in my area.

SUBversive · 17 August 2013, 10:17 PM

So this seems to suggest no discounting?

kings4sap · 21 August 2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

So this seems to suggest no discounting?

They absolutely will if you approach them in the right manner. I didn't ask for something unreasonable. Simply the equivalent of the sales tax.

Orangejoe · 21 August 2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

So this seems to suggest no discounting?

I may have misread Tudor threads across the years, but I believe Tudor ALWAYS sells with discount, ie. in all the countries where it has sold for the last few decades.

I have never read of anyone buying at full price (present "fever" for the Heritage line excepted). I don't see how they can continue to be competitive worldwide if they suddenly have a change of heart and say "no discounts!".

This would seem specially so if it only in the US; I have read no reports of sudden full price-itis at Canadian ADs for example.

mjclark32 · 17 August 2013, 10:18 PM

Nice

Racerdj · 17 August 2013, 10:26 PM

My opinion is that they will sell very well here in the USA.

azguy · 18 August 2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Even the saleswoman said "I can't believe how expensive they are" So, not sure what that means for those of us who own and love our Tudor subs but it's nice to see them back in the USA.

What a great sales pitch

KBM · 18 August 2013, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

What a great sales pitch

I was thinking the same. This woman must not live on comission...

SohAIS · 18 August 2013, 02:30 AM

thanks for sharing.

Stellite · 18 August 2013, 06:58 AM

I can't wait to see them in stores. The nearest store to me will be Vail I think. I would expect that Rolex will control discounting on Tudor as well, so we are not likely to see the heavy discounting offered for other brands like Tag. I am interested in the Black Bay. I love the retro look.

DrLindaPhD · 21 August 2013, 05:41 AM

I went to the Southcoast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa. This is a very, very high end mall and Rolex has its own shop. So, of course I went in to see if they had the new Tudor line and the salesman was such a snob ! He said "no, we don't have them and we won't be getting them because we are a boutique." EXCUUUUUSSSSEEEE me. I could see he was not the least bit interested in seeing that I was wearing my 1991 Vintage Tudor Mini Sub. He snubbed me ! ! !

Stellite · 21 August 2013, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I went to the Southcoast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa. This is a very, very high end mall and Rolex has its own shop. So, of course I went in to see if they had the new Tudor line and the salesman was such a snob ! He said "no, we don't have them and we won't be getting them because we are a boutique." EXCUUUUUSSSSEEEE me. I could see he was not the least bit interested in seeing that I was wearing my 1991 Vintage Tudor Mini Sub. He snubbed me ! ! !

You should have said in a snobbish voice:

"So Rolex doesn't deem you large enough to have display space to carry both of their lines, huh? too bad you can't carry both rolex lines. I will have to go to Turneau instead. "

T. Ferguson · 21 August 2013, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Stellite

You should have said in a snobbish voice:

"So Rolex doesn't deem you large enough to have display space to carry both of their lines, huh? too bad you can't carry both rolex lines. I will have to go to Turneau instead. "

I'm not sure that's entirely fair. The initial investment is probably significant and I'm sure some ADs don't want to be forced to carry Tudor. Not that there is any issue with the brand, but many ADs simply don't have the capital to bring in a whole new line. Also not sure that Rolex wants Tudor in all its ADs. It seems as though Tudor purposely is developing it's own distribution network, and this makes sense to me. Sure, some Rolex ADs will probably carry Tudor as well, but by having much of the retail separate from the Rolex brand they effectively expand the number of stores a Rolex product can be found in and establish a bigger footprint overall.

kings4sap · 21 August 2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I went to the Southcoast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa. This is a very, very high end mall and Rolex has its own shop. So, of course I went in to see if they had the new Tudor line and the salesman was such a snob ! He said "no, we don't have them and we won't be getting them because we are a boutique." EXCUUUUUSSSSEEEE me. I could see he was not the least bit interested in seeing that I was wearing my 1991 Vintage Tudor Mini Sub. He snubbed me ! ! !

This is truly one of the worst ADs on the planet. Good for shopping. Buy elsewhere.

codecow · 29 August 2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kings4sap

This is truly one of the worst ADs on the planet. Good for shopping. Buy elsewhere.

They do offer pull price (before tax) on trade ins if you buy from them.

2ar2c1 · 29 August 2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I went to the Southcoast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa. This is a very, very high end mall and Rolex has its own shop. So, of course I went in to see if they had the new Tudor line and the salesman was such a snob ! He said "no, we don't have them and we won't be getting them because we are a boutique." EXCUUUUUSSSSEEEE me. I could see he was not the least bit interested in seeing that I was wearing my 1991 Vintage Tudor Mini Sub. He snubbed me ! ! !

sorry to hear that: Mehrdad, the boutique manager, is a truly nice man and would have made you feel at home, even with a timex on your wrist. You must have spoken to a noob.

Pup · 29 August 2013, 03:25 AM

Thanks for the "heads-up". I may have missed it, but did you see what they're asking for the Black Bay? (They list for $3K- $3.5K on eBay). Note: Of course I would rather buy from a TRF trusted, but its easier to check price trends on eBay.

jay_man2 · 29 August 2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pup

Thanks for the "heads-up". I may have missed it, but did you see what they're asking for the Black Bay? (They list for $3K- $3.5K on eBay). Note: Of course I would rather buy from a TRF trusted, but its easier to check price trends on eBay.

MSRP for a Black Bay on a bracelet is $3425.

kings4sap · 21 August 2013, 02:44 PM

The empty slot to the far left is where I got mine

DrLindaPhD · 29 August 2013, 12:19 AM

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The empty slot to the far left is where I got mine

Really? So I have an "after" picture of where your watch was? That's so amazing. Post a pic.

Rags · 22 August 2013, 12:13 AM

Linda, did you see any older preowned Tudors or just what's available in their present catalog?

DrLindaPhD · 29 August 2013, 12:21 AM

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Linda, did you see any older preowned Tudors or just what's available in their present catalog?

I asked at both places (Fashion Island and Coast Mesa Plaza) and neither one care anything used. I was disappointed in that.

17 August 2013, 04:45 PM	#1
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	They're Here - TUDOR in Southern California I arrived in Southern California late last night for vacation. Of course we stopped first at Inn and Out (famous hamburger place) but second on my list was the Traditional Jewelers at Fashion Island (Newport Beach) and sure enough, today was the first day they displayed their new line of Tudor watches. Oh boy, they have some great ones. Here are a few pics. Even the saleswoman said "I can't believe how expensive they are" So, not sure what that means for those of us who own and love our Tudor subs but it's nice to see them back in the USA. Any other sightings of the Tudors? Attached Images

17 August 2013, 10:18 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice __________________

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	My opinion is that they will sell very well here in the USA. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

29 August 2013, 03:25 AM	#25
Pup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Keith Location: Oklahoma Watch: in' The Detectives Posts: 678	Thanks for the "heads-up". I may have missed it, but did you see what they're asking for the Black Bay? (They list for $3K- $3.5K on eBay). Note: Of course I would rather buy from a TRF trusted, but its easier to check price trends on eBay. __________________ “If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will.” --Abraham Lincoln

22 August 2013, 12:13 AM	#29
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Linda, did you see any older preowned Tudors or just what's available in their present catalog? __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

17 August 2013, 04:54 PM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Cool, Linda! You were able to resist the temptation, eh? Which was your favorite?

17 August 2013, 05:34 PM	#4
CJ01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Craig Location: Dorset UK Posts: 383	Great shot and have a great vacation!

17 August 2013, 05:34 PM	#5
mynameistaken "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Jin Location: NYC Watch: 116509 Steel Dial Posts: 147	which jeweler in Fashion Island??

17 August 2013, 10:02 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Looking foward to getting a first hand look when they show up in my area.

17 August 2013, 10:17 PM	#10
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	So this seems to suggest no discounting?

18 August 2013, 02:30 AM	#17
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,556	thanks for sharing.

18 August 2013, 06:58 AM	#18
Stellite "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dennis Location: Colorado Watch: 16600 Posts: 338	I can't wait to see them in stores. The nearest store to me will be Vail I think. I would expect that Rolex will control discounting on Tudor as well, so we are not likely to see the heavy discounting offered for other brands like Tag. I am interested in the Black Bay. I love the retro look.

21 August 2013, 05:41 AM	#19
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I went to the Southcoast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa. This is a very, very high end mall and Rolex has its own shop. So, of course I went in to see if they had the new Tudor line and the salesman was such a snob ! He said "no, we don't have them and we won't be getting them because we are a boutique." EXCUUUUUSSSSEEEE me. I could see he was not the least bit interested in seeing that I was wearing my 1991 Vintage Tudor Mini Sub. He snubbed me ! ! !

21 August 2013, 02:44 PM	#27
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 447	The empty slot to the far left is where I got mine

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