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unknown · 23 May 2014, 11:53 PM

Belgium, Brussels

This is THE new pop up store in the center of Brussels, Boterstraat 24 - 26 or rue the beurre for the French

De Greef 1848 is already a long time a Panerai AD, I believe since 15 years or so so right from the start.
Besides Panerai they also have Patek Philippe, Lange and several other TOP brands.

But since this week they opened this wonderfull pop up store next to their first shop.

A MUST see!
Great place, wonderfull watches and probably the most friendly and best informed staff you could ever imagine

So I just visited this pop up and made these pictures

nice so far ....
But now some watches

I only took the most special, those you won't see every day :-)

to start, and those are really to die for
those AMAZING Minerva based chronographs

white gold

Red gold

and platinum

3 times the same movement and this is how it looks

how about the new left handed titanium diver ....

the pocket watch

So if you are close to Bussels ... consider visiting this shop !

psv · 23 May 2014, 11:59 PM

Nice report. That new chrono is something else.

subtona · 23 May 2014, 11:59 PM

Wow, great post!
agree that Chrono is 1 good looking watch

steveclocks · 24 May 2014, 01:08 AM

Nice report indeed !
Think I'll pay it a visit aswell

nick c · 24 May 2014, 01:19 AM

Awesome indeed

Time Collector · 24 May 2014, 09:59 AM

Looks sharp!

sea-dweller · 24 May 2014, 10:44 AM

Great photos!

Urosfan · 24 May 2014, 11:23 AM

Nice pic

Cru Jones · 24 May 2014, 04:37 PM

Very cool! Thanks for the photos.

And that WG chrono is hot!

texex91 · 25 May 2014, 01:32 AM

Looks fun--thanks for the great photos!

Minos · 11 June 2014, 08:02 PM

Beautiful store indeed!
I always have a look at their window.
But having been a customer there on two occasions, a word of advice:
Avoid at all costs!
If I have to buy another watch like JLC, PP, IWC or another of their brands I'l do the extra mileage to NOT go to that store.
Years ago they were also AD for Omega and I came in to order a 750 € titanium bracelet for Speedmaster X-33. They almost laughed in my face, while talking to each other about the Swatch-bracelet I just ordered. (Omega being part of the Swatch Group - like Breguet or Blancpain I might add.)
On another occasion I requested to replace a strap on a JLC Master Compressor GMT and the Store owner proceeded to start working on it with the spring bar tool, while standing up and without using a loupe. Result: a deep gouge in the case. Unacceptable!
When talking to other WIS from Belgium many will confirm with comparable anecdotes.
It's really a pity, because they have a great selection of brands and they're quite good with their PR and media initiatives. (Hence the popup store)
But they definitely lost me as a customer. Plenty other dealerships where they don't take people for idiots.

L-16610 · 13 June 2014, 05:53 AM

NIce

Watchdog · 13 June 2014, 10:00 AM

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed.

23 May 2014, 11:53 PM	#1
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	New Pop up store in Brussels !! Belgium, Brussels This is THE new pop up store in the center of Brussels, Boterstraat 24 - 26 or rue the beurre for the French De Greef 1848 is already a long time a Panerai AD, I believe since 15 years or so so right from the start. Besides Panerai they also have Patek Philippe, Lange and several other TOP brands. But since this week they opened this wonderfull pop up store next to their first shop. A MUST see! Great place, wonderfull watches and probably the most friendly and best informed staff you could ever imagine So I just visited this pop up and made these pictures nice so far .... But now some watches I only took the most special, those you won't see every day :-) to start, and those are really to die for those AMAZING Minerva based chronographs white gold Red gold and platinum 3 times the same movement and this is how it looks how about the new left handed titanium diver .... the pocket watch So if you are close to Bussels ... consider visiting this shop ! __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

23 May 2014, 11:59 PM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	Wow, great post! agree that Chrono is 1 good looking watch __________________

24 May 2014, 09:59 AM	#6
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Looks sharp! __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

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23 May 2014, 11:59 PM	#2
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Nice report. That new chrono is something else.

24 May 2014, 01:08 AM	#4
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Nice report indeed ! Think I'll pay it a visit aswell

24 May 2014, 01:19 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome indeed

24 May 2014, 10:44 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photos!

24 May 2014, 11:23 AM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Nice pic

24 May 2014, 04:37 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Very cool! Thanks for the photos. And that WG chrono is hot!

25 May 2014, 01:32 AM	#10
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Looks fun--thanks for the great photos!

11 June 2014, 08:02 PM	#11
Minos Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Christophe Location: Belgium Watch: The 1 on my wrist. Posts: 68	Beautiful store indeed! I always have a look at their window. But having been a customer there on two occasions, a word of advice: Avoid at all costs! If I have to buy another watch like JLC, PP, IWC or another of their brands I'l do the extra mileage to NOT go to that store. Years ago they were also AD for Omega and I came in to order a 750 € titanium bracelet for Speedmaster X-33. They almost laughed in my face, while talking to each other about the Swatch-bracelet I just ordered. (Omega being part of the Swatch Group - like Breguet or Blancpain I might add.) On another occasion I requested to replace a strap on a JLC Master Compressor GMT and the Store owner proceeded to start working on it with the spring bar tool, while standing up and without using a loupe. Result: a deep gouge in the case. Unacceptable! When talking to other WIS from Belgium many will confirm with comparable anecdotes. It's really a pity, because they have a great selection of brands and they're quite good with their PR and media initiatives. (Hence the popup store) But they definitely lost me as a customer. Plenty other dealerships where they don't take people for idiots.

13 June 2014, 05:53 AM	#12
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	NIce

13 June 2014, 10:00 AM	#13
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed.

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