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SSGMT1 · 14 December 2021, 06:59 AM

Does anyone from the Bay Area know where I can actually see more than 1 Rolex on display? I can’t buy right now but would like to see some models in person, rather than just photos online. I am going to take my GMT to SF to get it serviced and appraised next week so maybe i can add a stop to my trip. I am in the North Bay so anything up here or East Bay is great as well. I’m new to this but really enjoying this forum.

whiskyrolex · 14 December 2021, 07:05 AM

Most ADs in the area have display models now including Westfield Boutique in downtown.

SSGMT1 · 14 December 2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Most ADs in the area have display models now including Westfield Boutique in downtown.

Good to know. I was at an AD in Walnut Creek about a month ago and they just had 1 ladies on display.

amphr1 · 14 December 2021, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Most ADs in the area have display models now including Westfield Boutique in downtown.

Are they open now? I haven't been for a while. Last time I went they were renovating and literally had nothing on display, but that was before the pandemic haha

whiskyrolex · 14 December 2021, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by amphora001

Are they open now? I haven't been for a while. Last time I went they were renovating and literally had nothing on display, but that was before the pandemic haha

Yep they are open, albeit downtown SF is not the most pleasant place to walk around these days.

SSGMT1 · 14 December 2021, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Yep they are open, albeit downtown SF is not the most pleasant place to walk around these days.

Yeah, I'm not thrilled to go to SF to get my watch serviced but I have been told the place I am going to is really good. I am also wondering if places that used to have watches on display are moving them to the safe because of all the smash and grabs happening.

dauster · 14 December 2021, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Yep they are open, albeit downtown SF is not the most pleasant place to walk around these days.

lots of police lately though, I work 5 minutes from shreve and it feels fine to walk. homeless are here though

zzenrocker · 16 December 2021, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Yep they are open, albeit downtown SF is not the most pleasant place to walk around these days.

Just watch where you step--and make sure your tetanus booster is up to date...

amphr1 · 14 December 2021, 07:12 AM

Shreve, about 2 blocks from union square, has a bunch of exhibition models.

amphr1 · 14 December 2021, 07:20 AM

I just called the one in Westfield, they don't seem to be taking any new customers tho haha.

hellofromthebay · 14 December 2021, 07:23 AM

Don't waste your time. ADs in the bay area are the worst.

amphr1 · 14 December 2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

Don't waste your time. ADs in the bay area are the worst.

What neighboring AD would you suggest? Just curious. I'd like to put my name under more than one AD if possible.

hellofromthebay · 14 December 2021, 07:50 AM

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What neighboring AD would you suggest? Just curious. I'd like to put my name under more than one AD if possible.

None. I wasn’t kidding. Don’t waste your time. I live in the Bay Area and have to get all my watches outside of it. Don’t waste your time. Bay Area is the worst unless you have a 2+ year client history.

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amphr1 · 14 December 2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

None. I wasn’t kidding. Don’t waste your time. I live in the Bay Area and have to get all my watches outside of it. Don’t waste your time. Bay Area is the worst unless you have a 2+ year client history.

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So where is your AD? Los Angeles? Vegas?

whiskyrolex · 14 December 2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

None. I wasn’t kidding. Don’t waste your time. I live in the Bay Area and have to get all my watches outside of it. Don’t waste your time. Bay Area is the worst unless you have a 2+ year client history.

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OP was simply asking to see some exhibition models in person. Do you need a 2+ year history to view the exhibition models now?

rkny · 14 December 2021, 07:24 AM

View Rolex’s what?

SSGMT1 · 14 December 2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rkny

View Rolex’s what?

Just want to see some in person as opposed to pics online

Stan Cooper · 14 December 2021, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGMT1

Just want to see some in person as opposed to pics online

I think @rkny was playing grammar policeman; the plural of Rolex is Rolexes. Rolex's is possessive, hence "Rolex's what?."

SSGMT1 · 14 December 2021, 04:12 PM

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I think @rkny was playing grammar policeman; the plural of Rolex is Rolexes. Rolex's is possessive, hence "Rolex's what?."

Haha. Yeah, I missed that.

Wcdhtwn · 14 December 2021, 09:46 AM

Fourtane in Carmel by the Sea. They'll at least have vintage/used ones to see. I know it isn't exactly down the street but Carmel and Pebble is always worth a visit.

mundogrande · 14 December 2021, 10:14 AM

Heller’s in San Ramon had some GMTs Subs and Datejusts on exhibition

Bxtek · 14 December 2021, 10:23 AM

As already mentioned by another member, most AD's have quite a few exhibition only models you can see, touch and actually try on. The hot SS sports models too.

Heller in San Ramon had a Sub, DSSD, GMT Master Batgirl, Coral Red and Green OP's, OF Daytona, Day Date, Yachtmaster with Rhodium dial.

J. Licht and Sons in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose also had quite a few exhibition models and I got to try on a Batgirl for the first time there.

Kern's in Burlingame had some as well, and I got to try on a holy grail of mine.....a blue dial Sky-Dweller! I loved it! Geez, I really wished it was a "real" watch that was available for purchase. Lol.

Yellowfury · 14 December 2021, 10:28 AM

I only shop at the boutique in SJ. There’s display models there to check out. I’m not a high roller by any means.

SaintMickey · 14 December 2021, 10:52 AM

Yeah don't get murdered.

AZWildcatz · 15 December 2021, 12:03 AM

Can confirm J. Licht in San Jose has a ton of exhibition models. Shreve in Palo Alto has a few as well.

RCC watches · 15 December 2021, 12:37 AM

Already mentioned but Heller in San Ramon and Fourtane in Carmel have a decent selection of dummy models to try on.

VegasBaby · 15 December 2021, 02:09 AM

The "Smash and Grab Boutique" have plenty on display!!!!

klenboy · 15 December 2021, 03:51 AM

Basically any AD in the Bay Area has exhibition models. If you have no purchase history don't waste your time.

Danny83 · 15 December 2021, 04:10 AM

The Ads in this area are funny at first they had a bunch and now they are all gone LOL i wonder what happened

hellofromthebay · 15 December 2021, 01:14 PM

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The Ads in this area are funny at first they had a bunch and now they are all gone LOL i wonder what happened

Seriously. It doesn’t add up.

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14 December 2021, 06:59 AM	#1
SSGMT1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: California Watch: GMT Master Posts: 273	View Rolex’s in Bay Area Does anyone from the Bay Area know where I can actually see more than 1 Rolex on display? I can’t buy right now but would like to see some models in person, rather than just photos online. I am going to take my GMT to SF to get it serviced and appraised next week so maybe i can add a stop to my trip. I am in the North Bay so anything up here or East Bay is great as well. I’m new to this but really enjoying this forum.

14 December 2021, 10:28 AM	#23
Yellowfury "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: 124060 Posts: 301	I only shop at the boutique in SJ. There’s display models there to check out. I’m not a high roller by any means. __________________ 114060 \| 126710BLNR \| 224270

14 December 2021, 07:05 AM	#2
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Most ADs in the area have display models now including Westfield Boutique in downtown.

14 December 2021, 07:12 AM	#9
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,237	Shreve, about 2 blocks from union square, has a bunch of exhibition models.

14 December 2021, 07:20 AM	#10
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,237	I just called the one in Westfield, they don't seem to be taking any new customers tho haha.

14 December 2021, 07:23 AM	#11
hellofromthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 630	Don't waste your time. ADs in the bay area are the worst.

14 December 2021, 07:24 AM	#16
rkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC at heart Posts: 250	View Rolex’s what?

14 December 2021, 09:46 AM	#20
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	Fourtane in Carmel by the Sea. They'll at least have vintage/used ones to see. I know it isn't exactly down the street but Carmel and Pebble is always worth a visit.

14 December 2021, 10:14 AM	#21
mundogrande "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Posts: 25	Heller’s in San Ramon had some GMTs Subs and Datejusts on exhibition

14 December 2021, 10:23 AM	#22
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	As already mentioned by another member, most AD's have quite a few exhibition only models you can see, touch and actually try on. The hot SS sports models too. Heller in San Ramon had a Sub, DSSD, GMT Master Batgirl, Coral Red and Green OP's, OF Daytona, Day Date, Yachtmaster with Rhodium dial. J. Licht and Sons in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose also had quite a few exhibition models and I got to try on a Batgirl for the first time there. Kern's in Burlingame had some as well, and I got to try on a holy grail of mine.....a blue dial Sky-Dweller! I loved it! Geez, I really wished it was a "real" watch that was available for purchase. Lol.

14 December 2021, 10:52 AM	#24
SaintMickey Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 885	Yeah don't get murdered.

15 December 2021, 12:03 AM	#25
AZWildcatz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NorCal Watch: Kermit, SD43, CHNR Posts: 18	Can confirm J. Licht in San Jose has a ton of exhibition models. Shreve in Palo Alto has a few as well.

15 December 2021, 12:37 AM	#26
RCC watches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: SF Bay,California Watch: EXPII & OP41 Posts: 150	Already mentioned but Heller in San Ramon and Fourtane in Carmel have a decent selection of dummy models to try on.

15 December 2021, 02:09 AM	#27
VegasBaby Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 356	The "Smash and Grab Boutique" have plenty on display!!!!

15 December 2021, 03:51 AM	#28
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 834	Basically any AD in the Bay Area has exhibition models. If you have no purchase history don't waste your time.

15 December 2021, 04:10 AM	#29
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	The Ads in this area are funny at first they had a bunch and now they are all gone LOL i wonder what happened

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