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Dan Pierce · 26 May 2010, 03:19 PM

2800 miles from Toronto to Victoria and finally had a chance to visit a Rolex AD!
How many times have you visited an AD to find less than friendly and/ or knowledgeable staff?

Well I had the honor, and luck, of stumbling upon Paul Mara Fine Jewelry & Watches while in Victoria, BC. Douglas Mara was entering the store the same time I was when I asked if they sold Tudors. They didn't, however, it sparked a great conversation about Rolex, Tudor, vintage, and even TRF. Douglas was very generous with his time and knowledge and it was a pleasure to meet an AD who possessed the same passion we exhibit here.
I'd like to formally invite Douglas to join our little asylum and suggest anyone in the area looking to purchase a new Rolex to visit Paul Mara Jewelers.

dP

sakuraba · 26 May 2010, 03:23 PM

What a relief to find out they're not all like Turdneau!

Thanks for the pics, Dan

cornerstore · 27 May 2010, 12:08 AM

Did he show you the Daytona he has in his safe? He is a nice guy and knowledgable.

Dan Pierce · 27 May 2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

What a relief to find out they're not all like Turdneau!

Thanks for the pics, Dan

Thanks, Jib!

Yes, a nice change to the norm unfortunately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick09

Did he show you the Daytona he has in his safe? He is a nice guy and knowledgable.

No, but we could have gone on for hours so I felt lucky to have the time we did spend.

I'm sure he would have shown the Daytona if my wallet allowed but the wife warned me to behave.

A very nice experience none the less.

dP

cornerstore · 27 May 2010, 01:05 AM

IF you are still in town Francis Jewellers 617 Broughton Street next block over from Paul Mara sells used Rolex and Tudor ..generally a few good examples on display.Enjoy our little city

zak98 · 27 May 2010, 01:58 AM

thanks dan.. i am in victoria a couple times a year. my company purchased a company up on the island there. so i will have to visit that AD next time i am up there!

Dan Pierce · 27 May 2010, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick09

IF you are still in town Francis Jewellers 617 Broughton Street next block over from Paul Mara sells used Rolex and Tudor ..generally a few good examples on display.Enjoy our little city

My wife's glad I'm reading this at the airport and not on Fort Street.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zak98

thanks dan.. i am in victoria a couple times a year. my company purchased a company up on the island there. so i will have to visit that AD next time i am up there!

Great excuse to visit Victoria.

Tell Doug you read about it on TRF!

dP

rockyn · 27 May 2010, 07:13 AM

I bought my GMT II c from Paul Mara . They gave me a 20 % discount

. They also service vintage Rolexes that RSC will not because of age.

Mattman1 · 27 May 2010, 04:08 PM

Thats where I got my sub date I highly recomend them I am 28 year old oilfield worker (and look like it) and they treated me with class and respect. I bought my sub and a lady datejust from them. any way sorry to rant but I cant say enough good things about them.

DanP · 27 May 2010, 04:14 PM

In my neck of the woods Dan, Very nice to see you yanks here :). You should have stopped by my restaurant. Pm me if your still in town.
Happy Trails
Dan

Rippin · 27 May 2010, 04:40 PM

Dan, which restaurant in Van is it?

George Ab · 27 May 2010, 04:54 PM

Yes, I concur, very nice establishment. It is certainly a joy to talk to someone who has a gleam in their eye when they talk watches vice someone who would be just as content selling cars.

What a great city Victoria is. The clubs on Yessler, great music scene, friendly people, quality food, reasonable hotels, and you don’t need a car if you stay in the city.

JJ Irani · 27 May 2010, 05:08 PM

Wonderful pics as always, Dan..........thanks.

Cheers - JJ

26 May 2010, 03:19 PM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Victoria, BC AD 2800 miles from Toronto to Victoria and finally had a chance to visit a Rolex AD! How many times have you visited an AD to find less than friendly and/ or knowledgeable staff? Well I had the honor, and luck, of stumbling upon Paul Mara Fine Jewelry & Watches while in Victoria, BC. Douglas Mara was entering the store the same time I was when I asked if they sold Tudors. They didn't, however, it sparked a great conversation about Rolex, Tudor, vintage, and even TRF. Douglas was very generous with his time and knowledge and it was a pleasure to meet an AD who possessed the same passion we exhibit here. I'd like to formally invite Douglas to join our little asylum and suggest anyone in the area looking to purchase a new Rolex to visit Paul Mara Jewelers. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 May 2010, 03:23 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	What a relief to find out they're not all like Turdneau! Thanks for the pics, Dan __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

27 May 2010, 01:58 AM	#6
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	thanks dan.. i am in victoria a couple times a year. my company purchased a company up on the island there. so i will have to visit that AD next time i am up there! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

27 May 2010, 07:13 AM	#8
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	I bought my GMT II c from Paul Mara . They gave me a 20 % discount. They also service vintage Rolexes that RSC will not because of age.

27 May 2010, 04:54 PM	#12
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Yes, I concur, very nice establishment. It is certainly a joy to talk to someone who has a gleam in their eye when they talk watches vice someone who would be just as content selling cars. What a great city Victoria is. The clubs on Yessler, great music scene, friendly people, quality food, reasonable hotels, and you don’t need a car if you stay in the city. __________________

27 May 2010, 12:08 AM	#3
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Did he show you the Daytona he has in his safe? He is a nice guy and knowledgable.

27 May 2010, 01:05 AM	#5
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	IF you are still in town Francis Jewellers 617 Broughton Street next block over from Paul Mara sells used Rolex and Tudor ..generally a few good examples on display.Enjoy our little city

27 May 2010, 04:08 PM	#9
Mattman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: dawson creek bc Posts: 34	Thats where I got my sub date I highly recomend them I am 28 year old oilfield worker (and look like it) and they treated me with class and respect. I bought my sub and a lady datejust from them. any way sorry to rant but I cant say enough good things about them.

27 May 2010, 04:14 PM	#10
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	In my neck of the woods Dan, Very nice to see you yanks here :). You should have stopped by my restaurant. Pm me if your still in town. Happy Trails Dan

27 May 2010, 04:40 PM	#11
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	Dan, which restaurant in Van is it?

27 May 2010, 05:08 PM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Wonderful pics as always, Dan..........thanks. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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