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96targa · 1 May 2008, 04:38 AM

Hi Folks,
Went to the mall (SouthCoast Plaza) Santa Ana, Ca. yesterday and guess what, Rolex just opened a store two weeks ago; people there told me that this is the very first store, Rolex, ever and the only one in the world. My wife and I were like little kids in the candy store, they have all the models and plus more.
Got to see place when you come to Souther California.

96targa

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 May 2008, 04:43 AM

Sounds like a nice store!

If you get the change, please take some pics of the store when you pop by next time. That would be cool!

There is a strictly Rolex store in New Bond Street in London, as well.

Magik · 1 May 2008, 05:02 AM

Same here in Hawaii, There's a Rolex only store in Waikiki. That's where I got my Sub-Date. It's owned by another jewelry store that sells other watches and jewelry.

Tools · 1 May 2008, 05:12 AM

There are a number of "Rolex only" stores around.

The unique thing about the new Boutique Store in Santa Ana is that it is owned by Rolex USA and only managed by the contracted Jeweler..

ziphe · 1 May 2008, 06:34 AM

The store is very nice with lot of Rolex. Staffs are friendly and we spend about 45 min couple weekend ago looking at watches.

Only problem is no discount and full MSRP plus sales tax. They did offer a trade up program. Get full cost of what you pay after two years on the purchase of another Rolex from them again.

f16570 · 1 May 2008, 06:38 AM

Never been in a Rolex only store. Just watches or anything else?

casadecamporolex · 1 May 2008, 06:58 AM

I can't believe RolexUSA would open a store in the US. It must be owned and operated by someone else whose business model is strictly Rolex. I believe there were some pictures posted here a few weeks ago of this store and its front....there was another name on the facade with Rolex.

TempoKing · 1 May 2008, 07:45 AM

With Rolex nothing is ever ...spelled in Granite...they have the cash (lot's of it) they have a knife, they have the cake and they can cut it anyway they like, so I am not surprised if someone will tell me that they own and operate a store in Beijing, or Athens or La Romana in Santo Domingo..lol...ok ok ok ..La Romana in Santo Domingo maybe a little far fetched...but hey...Heiniger is the boss and his father was the boss too, so anywhere that the "cutting knife" goes from father to son..I am never surprised.

Howie · 1 May 2008, 10:15 AM

they have all the models...? Like.. a Milgauss GV?

GMTJOHNNY · 1 May 2008, 10:16 AM

Any plans for one in New York? Seems like a good location.
They should actually open one on the lobby floor at their 665 Fifthe Avenue location in Manhattan.

I got excited thinking they did sell them directly at the RSC on the upper floor but it was just a display case.

Send pictures of these stores! It would make great viewing and I'm sure they would love the free "ink".

GMTJOHNNY · 1 May 2008, 10:17 AM

Nice car Howie!

rickyslam · 1 May 2008, 10:25 AM

Pretty awesome store. Saw the diamonded-out GMT-II Master. Looks like it would hurt just to touch it. Not to mention its also rough on the eyes.

HYDROMAROC · 1 May 2008, 10:37 AM

Wish I would have read this about 5 hours ago... I was in Hollywood for my birthday we and drove back home through Santa Ana this morning....

Howie · 1 May 2008, 10:54 AM

thanks john! You have a nice 911, what year is that?

GMTJOHNNY · 1 May 2008, 11:04 AM

1997 model 993. just hit 41250 miles and NEVER any major work. Oil changes and belts, filters, but that is it. Gets great gas mileage and I love it....even more than my President DD!

Runs as smoothly as a Rolex.

What about yours? Nice lines in that model.

Mr. Clean · 1 May 2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magik

Same here in Hawaii, There's a Rolex only store in Waikiki. That's where I got my Sub-Date. It's owned by another jewelry store that sells other watches and jewelry.

There's also one recently-opened Rolex only store in Trinoma Mall in Quezon City, Metro Manila but just like the one in Waikiki, it is owned by another jewelry/watches store.

Howie · 1 May 2008, 11:30 AM

it's a 2006 987 with 8K miles, runs like a champ and cute as a button!

I always liked the 993 version of the 911, you are a lucky man.

casadecamporolex · 2 May 2008, 10:20 AM

Baron and Leeds, an outfit with stores in Hawaii, is the one who has opened the Rolex store is South Coast Plaza. I don't think it is owned by Rolex USA.
And, there are several other Rolex only boutiques in the world.
And to my friend Tempo, check your nautical maps. Santo Domingo is the capital of the DR....La Romana is about 90 miles east. Never shall the two meet. LOL

Rockrolex · 2 May 2008, 10:25 AM

There is a Rolex owned store in the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. First Rolex owned store in the U.S.

ezmoney46 · 2 May 2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96targa

Hi Folks,
Went to the mall (SouthCoast Plaza) Santa Ana, Ca. yesterday and guess what, Rolex just opened a store two weeks ago; people there told me that this is the very first store, Rolex, ever and the only one in the world. My wife and I were like little kids in the candy store, they have all the models and plus more.
Got to see place when you come to Souther California.

96targa

There's one at the WYNN hotel in Vegas. Was there two weeks ago, it's awesome! Nothing but Rolex, and every model you can imagine.

rickyslam · 2 May 2008, 10:34 AM

Might have to visit the one in Wynn at the end of the month since I'll be out there. =D

1 May 2008, 04:38 AM	#1
96targa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 5	Exclusive Rolex Store Ever!! Hi Folks, Went to the mall (SouthCoast Plaza) Santa Ana, Ca. yesterday and guess what, Rolex just opened a store two weeks ago; people there told me that this is the very first store, Rolex, ever and the only one in the world. My wife and I were like little kids in the candy store, they have all the models and plus more. Got to see place when you come to Souther California. 96targa

1 May 2008, 04:43 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sounds like a nice store! If you get the change, please take some pics of the store when you pop by next time. That would be cool! There is a strictly Rolex store in New Bond Street in London, as well. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 May 2008, 05:12 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	There are a number of "Rolex only" stores around. The unique thing about the new Boutique Store in Santa Ana is that it is owned by Rolex USA and only managed by the contracted Jeweler.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 May 2008, 06:38 AM	#6
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Never been in a Rolex only store. Just watches or anything else? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

1 May 2008, 10:15 AM	#9
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	they have .... they have all the models...? Like.. a Milgauss GV?

1 May 2008, 05:02 AM	#3
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Same here in Hawaii, There's a Rolex only store in Waikiki. That's where I got my Sub-Date. It's owned by another jewelry store that sells other watches and jewelry.

1 May 2008, 06:34 AM	#5
ziphe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 41	The store is very nice with lot of Rolex. Staffs are friendly and we spend about 45 min couple weekend ago looking at watches. Only problem is no discount and full MSRP plus sales tax. They did offer a trade up program. Get full cost of what you pay after two years on the purchase of another Rolex from them again.

1 May 2008, 06:58 AM	#7
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,329	I can't believe RolexUSA would open a store in the US. It must be owned and operated by someone else whose business model is strictly Rolex. I believe there were some pictures posted here a few weeks ago of this store and its front....there was another name on the facade with Rolex.

1 May 2008, 07:45 AM	#8
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	With Rolex nothing is ever ...spelled in Granite...they have the cash (lot's of it) they have a knife, they have the cake and they can cut it anyway they like, so I am not surprised if someone will tell me that they own and operate a store in Beijing, or Athens or La Romana in Santo Domingo..lol...ok ok ok ..La Romana in Santo Domingo maybe a little far fetched...but hey...Heiniger is the boss and his father was the boss too, so anywhere that the "cutting knife" goes from father to son..I am never surprised.

1 May 2008, 10:16 AM	#10
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Any plans for one in New York? Seems like a good location. They should actually open one on the lobby floor at their 665 Fifthe Avenue location in Manhattan. I got excited thinking they did sell them directly at the RSC on the upper floor but it was just a display case. Send pictures of these stores! It would make great viewing and I'm sure they would love the free "ink". __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

1 May 2008, 10:17 AM	#11
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Nice car Howie! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

1 May 2008, 10:25 AM	#12
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,152	Pretty awesome store. Saw the diamonded-out GMT-II Master. Looks like it would hurt just to touch it. Not to mention its also rough on the eyes.

1 May 2008, 10:37 AM	#13
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Wish I would have read this about 5 hours ago... I was in Hollywood for my birthday we and drove back home through Santa Ana this morning....

1 May 2008, 10:54 AM	#14
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	thanks thanks john! You have a nice 911, what year is that?

1 May 2008, 11:04 AM	#15
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	1997 model 993. just hit 41250 miles and NEVER any major work. Oil changes and belts, filters, but that is it. Gets great gas mileage and I love it....even more than my President DD! Runs as smoothly as a Rolex. What about yours? Nice lines in that model. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

1 May 2008, 11:30 AM	#17
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	hey john it's a 2006 987 with 8K miles, runs like a champ and cute as a button! I always liked the 993 version of the 911, you are a lucky man.

2 May 2008, 10:20 AM	#18
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,329	This firm has stores in Hawaii Baron and Leeds, an outfit with stores in Hawaii, is the one who has opened the Rolex store is South Coast Plaza. I don't think it is owned by Rolex USA. And, there are several other Rolex only boutiques in the world. And to my friend Tempo, check your nautical maps. Santo Domingo is the capital of the DR....La Romana is about 90 miles east. Never shall the two meet. LOL

2 May 2008, 10:25 AM	#19
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	There is a Rolex owned store in the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. First Rolex owned store in the U.S. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 May 2008, 10:34 AM	#21
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,152	Might have to visit the one in Wynn at the end of the month since I'll be out there. =D

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