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kokota · 17 November 2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Howie

It's only a block away from the Tourneau Rolex Boutique that just opened a few months back.. interesting.

Assuming that they (Rolex) owns the building to begin with, which is prime retail space in NYC, they either:
A. Don't not need to pay rent if Wempe is simply running the store.
Or
B. Will collect rent in a store that also sells their product.

Sounds like a win, win for Rolex.

Puffy · 17 November 2011, 08:17 PM

i now have to go to new york, for work

MoBe · 18 November 2011, 12:14 AM

Wempe is an AD just like any other and they will pay rent and buy and sell only Rolex watches at that location.

Rolex is not in the retail business.

FremStar · 21 November 2011, 11:46 AM

For those who have any interest, I spoke to Mr. Ruediger Albers on Friday and he pointed that the Wempe Rolex boutique will open mid-February 2012. My thoughts are NYC is going to see some radical changes in the price game for Rolex timepiece both new and on the secondary markets.

Art 1 · 21 November 2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

For those who have any interest, I spoke to Mr. Ruediger Albers on Friday and he pointed that the Wempe Rolex boutique will open mid-February 2012. My thoughts are NYC is going to see some radical changes in the price game for Rolex timepiece both new and on the secondary markets.

I agree, it is clear the Rolex is doing away with smaller AD's in larger areas and going the way of the boutique.

FremStar · 21 November 2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I agree, it is clear the Rolex is doing away with smaller AD's in larger areas and going the way of the boutique.

Very true... In NYC our AD's are Wempe, William Bartham, and Tourneau... There are some grey's around, however, the cost is similar to going to an AD so the advantages in terms of savings are very minimal, a few hundred dollars here and there...

pietermann · 4 April 2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

My thoughts are NYC is going to see some radical changes in the price game for Rolex timepiece both new and on the secondary markets.

How do you mean?
Explain yourself ;).

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 21 November 2011, 12:11 PM

Just in time for Valentines Day!

Can you elaborate on your thoughts about these radical changes?

Thanks FS!

FremStar · 21 November 2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

Just in time for Valentines Day!

Can you elaborate on your thoughts about these radical changes?

Thanks FS!

Please keep in mind these are just my thoughts and not anything I have gathered from speaking to Rudy. With the Rolex boutiques slowly starting to show up there will be little to no discounts to be had on new models regardless of your relationship with your AD due to the "Rolex Rules" meaning the secondary markets would also be affected in terms of the larger discounts some enjoy because the grey dealers replacement cost will go up. We are all slowly being conditioned to start paying $8k for a desireable SS Rolex timepieces. As we all know cost will continue to rise and those who want to play will pay...

Zed Homme · 21 November 2011, 01:43 PM

I'd love to check this out. I do miss living there...

iLLGT2 · 21 November 2011, 01:51 PM

Very cool!!!!

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 19 March 2012, 09:56 PM

.....NYC Rolex Boutique opening is just 12 days away! Watches are anxious to be sold!

kokota · 19 March 2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

.....NYC Rolex Boutique opening is just 12 days away! Watches are anxious to be sold!

Funny you posted today...Just this morning as I was getting ready for work, I was wondering if they had opened yet.

FremStar · 20 March 2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

.....NYC Rolex Boutique opening is just 12 days away! Watches are anxious to be sold!

As I always say and will say again... Small world! ;-) See you there sir!

DJJon · 19 March 2012, 10:18 PM

Swing by the RSC upstairs (entrance around the corner on 53rd St) for a taste of superb customer service. No drinks or swag though - like Dallas offers.

xhype · 19 March 2012, 11:04 PM

no it's rcs i go there a few times on the 5ft floor they do not sell rolex watches there

azguy · 20 March 2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xhype

no it's rcs i go there a few times on the 5ft floor they do not sell rolex watches there

Yeah, well they will on the ground floor

usbzoso · 19 March 2012, 11:06 PM

yeah i can confirm passed this a few times

horseco · 20 March 2012, 01:20 AM

I prefer to deal in a smaller store, possibly where someone will remember my name...

Melanotaenia · 20 March 2012, 02:33 AM

Hopefully it will be less "stuck up" when compared to the Tourneau Boutique on 53rd Street. I can't stand the employees there.

FremStar · 20 March 2012, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

I prefer to deal in a smaller store, possibly where someone will remember my name...

Anthony, the folks at Wempe will remember your name! I can gaurantee that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

Hopefully it will be less "stuck up" when compared to the Tourneau Boutique on 53rd Street. I can't stand the employees there.

Jonathan, I am surprised. The folks at the Tourneau Boutique on Madison are super nice and knowledgeable on the Rolex timepieces offered at their shop. Two of the folks there are personal friends. Perhaps let me know next time you visit and I can guide you on who to speak to...

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 31 March 2012, 09:07 AM

The new NYC ROLEX BOUTIQUE opening was to be tomorrow, Friday 3/30; There are construction delays.
It will now open next week, hopefully on 4/4!

77T · 31 March 2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

The new NYC ROLEX BOUTIQUE opening was to be tomorrow, Friday 3/30; There are construction delays.
It will now open next week, hopefully on 4/4!

Are there Rolex fan-boys camped out in tents on the sidewalk to be first inside?

RX0-Unicorn · 4 April 2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Are there Rolex fan-boys camped out in tents on the sidewalk to be first inside?

will camp-out and be the first customer get an extra big discount?

Kingair · 4 April 2012, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

The new NYC ROLEX BOUTIQUE opening was to be tomorrow, Friday 3/30; There are construction delays.
It will now open next week, hopefully on 4/4!

So tomorrow you can buy a Rolex in a Rolex store in the Rolex building ?

Wooow

Shoot some pics and post them please !

roger0770 · 4 April 2012, 04:15 AM

4/4 is not a good opening day...

Oyster1982 · 31 March 2012, 01:33 PM

I m in NYC on Sunday-Tuesday need to check it out.

opaline460 · 4 April 2012, 06:02 AM

4/4 only bad to Chinese ppl lol!

nyjohnchan · 4 April 2012, 06:57 AM

Can someone verify in fact that the store is opening on 4/4? I don't want to run out there from Queens and the store is not yet open.

kokota · 4 April 2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nyjohnchan

Can someone verify in fact that the store is opening on 4/4? I don't want to run out there from Queens and the store is not yet open.

I did a walk-by earlier today.
They are not opening tomorrow 4/4.
I would say they need at least another week or more before they open the doors.

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18 November 2011, 12:14 AM	#3
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Wempe is an AD just like any other and they will pay rent and buy and sell only Rolex watches at that location. Rolex is not in the retail business.

21 November 2011, 11:46 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	For those who have any interest, I spoke to Mr. Ruediger Albers on Friday and he pointed that the Wempe Rolex boutique will open mid-February 2012. My thoughts are NYC is going to see some radical changes in the price game for Rolex timepiece both new and on the secondary markets.

21 November 2011, 12:11 PM	#8
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	Just in time for Valentines Day! Can you elaborate on your thoughts about these radical changes? Thanks FS!

21 November 2011, 01:43 PM	#10
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I'd love to check this out. I do miss living there...

21 November 2011, 01:51 PM	#11
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Very cool!!!!

19 March 2012, 10:18 PM	#15
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Swing by the RSC upstairs (entrance around the corner on 53rd St) for a taste of superb customer service. No drinks or swag though - like Dallas offers.

19 March 2012, 11:04 PM	#16
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	no it's rcs i go there a few times on the 5ft floor they do not sell rolex watches there

19 March 2012, 11:06 PM	#18
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	yeah i can confirm passed this a few times

20 March 2012, 01:20 AM	#19
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I prefer to deal in a smaller store, possibly where someone will remember my name...

31 March 2012, 09:07 AM	#22
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	The new NYC ROLEX BOUTIQUE opening was to be tomorrow, Friday 3/30; There are construction delays. It will now open next week, hopefully on 4/4!

4 April 2012, 04:15 AM	#26
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	4/4 is not a good opening day...

4 April 2012, 06:02 AM	#28
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4 April 2012, 06:57 AM	#29
nyjohnchan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: new york Watch: sub,DSSD,daytona Posts: 30	Can someone verify in fact that the store is opening on 4/4? I don't want to run out there from Queens and the store is not yet open.

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