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Old 25 May 2012, 07:00 AM   #31
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Looks great, thanks for the pics!
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Old 25 May 2012, 07:12 AM   #32
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Oh no... Im going to Seattle this weekend. Staying at Hotel 1000 which I believe is right down the street.
I'll be in for sure.

Looks exactly like the boutique in SF
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Old 25 May 2012, 10:55 AM   #33
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Hope you all come down and say hi. Hope too see you all when you come in.
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Old 25 May 2012, 11:52 AM   #34
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Hope you all come down and say hi. Hope too see you all when you come in.
Thanks for all of the hospitality. Albeit, BB is not a proverbial favorite among many here, I applaud you for stepping out and welcoming us TRF members with invites. It shows that your location can be a standout.

The other AD in Bellevue is not anything to write home about in my book, so I hope you have much success and keep us all informed of Rolex information.

All the best.
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Old 25 May 2012, 01:41 PM   #35
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Nice, I am visiting next time I'm in Seattle!
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Old 25 May 2012, 02:02 PM   #36
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Thanks for being open on this forum. Thanks for the pics!!! Any word on a price increase??? LOL
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Old 25 May 2012, 02:17 PM   #37
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Thanks for the pics! Time to visit Seattle again.
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Old 25 May 2012, 02:25 PM   #38
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I go to Seattle 2-3 times a year to visit family. I will drop in for sure. Is this the same store located in downtown Seattle (4th Ave)? Sorta across the street in a bldg is Nesbit's?
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Old 25 May 2012, 05:16 PM   #39
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Yes it's the same building right next to Ben bridge. I hope too see you all come in just to say hi :) I'll let you see all the nice pieces that we receive. I grew up in Hawaii and Ben bridge relocated me to Seattle and I love it! I guess that's where my hospitality comes from but if anyone else is interested I still have a few more spots for the grand opening party. Free drinks, food, and amazing time pieces you can't pass it up.
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Old 26 May 2012, 12:14 AM   #40
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Yes that is the location :) hope to see you and hope you come and say hi.
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Old 26 May 2012, 01:09 AM   #41
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thanks for sharing, when in june is the opening? I may have to stop by
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Old 26 May 2012, 03:35 AM   #42
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Hope business takes me to Seattle some day - will definitely stop in.

Looks incredible !
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Old 26 May 2012, 05:00 AM   #43
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I bought my GMT from Alvin Goldfarb in Bellevue. They are a friendly non-pompous group. I really enjoy browsing there. Personally I would chew off my arm before I buy another watch from Ben Bridge.
Echo this comment. Have bought 5 watches (Rolex Cartier PAM) from Goldfarb and keep coming back. Low key, casual atmosphere with no pressure from friendly folks. Get to avoid downtown and enjoy free parking. Hardly uptight. I much prefer this over the BB corporate/chain store experience.
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Old 26 May 2012, 05:48 AM   #44
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The store is already open but the grand opening party is mid June. If you want a invitation please pm me :) hope to see you all at the party
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Old 26 May 2012, 07:14 AM   #45
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I'll be in for sure come June 9th, when I go to the Mariners game David.

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Old 26 May 2012, 08:36 AM   #46
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Nice can't wait too meet you
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Old 26 May 2012, 11:06 AM   #47
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Pretty cool, David. And for all the people that worry about discounts-I've bought two watches @ BB in Seattle-a new Daytona, and a used serti sub-$11975.00 for the 2 wasn't too bad
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Old 30 May 2012, 02:23 AM   #48
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Hey guys

So I made it in over the weekend and I have to say, David and the crew were awesome. I was treated like a champ and he would have shown me every piece even though I didn't think I was buying.

I ended up with a new Daytona though. Stock picture until I get my Dslr back.
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Old 31 May 2012, 01:15 AM   #49
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Thx mike the watch winder and insurance statement is on it's way
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Old 31 May 2012, 01:31 AM   #50
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Next time I am in Seattle.
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Old 31 May 2012, 02:41 AM   #51
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Thx mike the watch winder and insurance statement is on it's way
spend the $25 and pledge up
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Old 31 May 2012, 02:55 AM   #52
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Do the boutiques have preowned also or just new?
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Old 31 May 2012, 03:17 AM   #53
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John I'll pledge when i get home tonight :).

Chuck we carry pre owned in our company but in the boutique only direct drop from rolex so they're brand new from the factory.

Also there's rumor of a SS daytona coming in for our grand opening but it's rumors as of now.
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Old 31 May 2012, 08:48 AM   #54
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I wouldn't buy a Rolex from BB

if they were the last dealer in the PNW.

To echo another poster, I would rather chew off my arm then buy another watch from them.

pm me for details if you want to hear my experience.

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Old 31 May 2012, 11:17 AM   #55
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if they were the last dealer in the PNW.

To echo another poster, I would rather chew off my arm then buy another watch from them.

pm me for details if you want to hear my experience.
Go ahead and post it, if it's an actual experience. Share it if you feel others could benefit.

Let's just be careful to just not start bashing because you had a bad experience at another BB location.
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Old 31 May 2012, 11:23 AM   #56
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Thanks for the pics David and welcome to TRF
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Old 31 May 2012, 01:57 PM   #57
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Thanks David :)

Jonny I'm very sorry for any experience you've had at a bb even if it wasn't at my location it makes me look bad. I apologize again for anything they did to upset you.
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Old 31 May 2012, 02:09 PM   #58
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I bought my GMT from Alvin Goldfarb in Bellevue. They are a friendly non-pompous group. I really enjoy browsing there. Personally I would chew off my arm before I buy another watch from Ben Bridge.
+1 on Alvin Goldfarb, I've bought several watches from them, always a pleasant experience. Steven and his staff are great people!
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Old 31 May 2012, 03:21 PM   #59
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Pledge completed John :)
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Old 31 May 2012, 03:25 PM   #60
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Very nice, but I miss the old mom and pop AD's... Try getting a discount there, it ain't happening......
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