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Cru Jones · 8 April 2010, 07:31 PM

I'll be passing through Geneva later today by car. Any recommendations for good Rolex window shopping?

Thanks.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I'll be passing through Geneva later today by car. Any recommendations for good Rolex window shopping?

Thanks.

yes...please be carefull not to come into contact with any normal or common people. i dont think that they would enjoy it.ps. is there a cosco in geneva.

Cru Jones · 8 April 2010, 07:44 PM

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yes...please be carefull not to come into contact with any normal or common people. i dont think that they would enjoy it.

Your "humor" escapes me, but, it's all good. Have a pleasant day.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Your "humor" escapes me, but, it's all good. Have a pleasant day.

not only humor i would say.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I'll be passing through Geneva later today by car. Any recommendations for good Rolex window shopping?

Thanks.

google cosco geneva billy. glad to help.

Cru Jones · 8 April 2010, 08:59 PM

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google cosco geneva billy. glad to help.

Thanks Johny, I might just do that to see what all the fuss is about.

If you or anyone else also has recommendations on ADs, I'd be grateful.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks Johny, I might just do that to see what all the fuss is about.

If you or anyone else also has recommendations on ADs, I'd be grateful.

my wife has a few but im afraid that she does not like to be dragged into the public arena in any context billy.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks Johny, I might just do that to see what all the fuss is about.

If you or anyone else also has recommendations on ADs, I'd be grateful.

sorry billy but i think that you may have misunderstood me.its not a fuss its cosco just ordinary common people doing some shopping. go in look around you should be ok. if anyone recognises you say that you are there to research a book about the common mortal man. hate to quote burns but needs must etc.

Cru Jones · 8 April 2010, 09:42 PM

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sorry billy but i think that you may have misunderstood me.its not a fuss its cosco just ordinary common people doing some shopping. go in look around you should be ok. if anyone recognises you say that you are there to research a book about the common mortal man. hate to quote burns but needs must etc.

Trying to take the high road here and not feed the troll, but, it has to be said Johny that the only non-normal person here is you with all of your inane posts. Time to move on, please, thanks.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 10:17 PM

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Trying to take the high road here and not feed the troll, but, it has to be said Johny that the only non-normal person here is you with all of your inane posts. Time to move on, please, thanks.

cosco may be closed before you get to geneva billy. troll billy name calling billy sticks and stones

spuds · 8 April 2010, 10:03 PM

DRAWTOOL · 8 April 2010, 10:07 PM

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Me too...

Cru Jones · 9 April 2010, 12:51 AM

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Me too...

Your guess is as good as mine! Didn't think asking for AD advice in Geneva would be so controversial!! Our young Scottish friend is still sore that I had the nerve to say that, IMO, Costco carrying Rolex was a bad thing.

Looking on the bright side, at least it kept the thread up top on the off chance anyone had a lead.

Anyway, almost to Geneva and still have some time before I have to go pick up a friend at the airport. I'll do some poking around and report back if I find anything worthwhile.

Johny · 9 April 2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Your guess is as good as mine! Didn't think asking for AD advice in Geneva would be so controversial!! Our young Scottish friend is still sore that I had the nerve to say that, IMO, Costco carrying Rolex was a bad thing.

Looking on the bright side, at least it kept the thread up top on the off chance anyone had a lead.

Anyway, almost to Geneva and still have some time before I have to go pick up a friend at the airport. I'll do some poking around and report back if I find anything worthwhile.

hi bill thank you for the young compliment as an over 50 it was nice. i do not consider.myself to be your friend or to have an interest in a persons nationality you seem to have a short memory so if you are puzzled why dont you pm me to find out. nothing to do with cosco.

rizakaniza · 9 April 2010, 01:27 AM

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hi bill thank you for the young compliment as an over 50 it was nice. i do not consider.myself to be your friend or to have an interest in a persons nationality you seem to have a short memory so if you are puzzled why dont you pm me to find out. nothing to do with cosco.

Dude, you seriously need to grow up. Leave the man alone, he was just asking a question. 50? I'd never know it from your posts.

spuds · 9 April 2010, 01:14 AM

ok guys NOW I'm intrigued!!

icnbne · 9 April 2010, 01:19 AM

multimedia · 9 April 2010, 01:20 AM

Where are those da#n popcorn when one need them!

Cheers,
Joe

The GMT Master · 9 April 2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I'll be passing through Geneva later today by car. Any recommendations for good Rolex window shopping?

Thanks.

Trying to get back to the original thread, Bucherer seems to have a good reputation and relationship with Rolex, I expect you'll be able to see plenty of interesting models there

Numismatist · 9 April 2010, 01:31 AM

We would love to see some photos of what you find there. Good luck with your quest.

Lamone · 9 April 2010, 01:33 AM

Bonjour Bill, There are a few nice stores in Geneva. Bucherer and the Rolex store come to mind. Passe une bonne journee.

dandan · 9 April 2010, 01:38 AM

Been reading this one all day. What's going on? I thought this was just the sort of question people were allowed to ask on here without getting a load of abuse?????

multimedia · 9 April 2010, 01:41 AM

Yeah, I agree. It's like kindergarten all over again...

Cheers,
Joe

Naples09 · 9 April 2010, 01:54 AM

Looks like this started in this thread. The posts start around #47 and go on from there.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...61#post1776761

dandan · 9 April 2010, 02:10 AM

Well at least that explains it a bit. All though surely we all love the same thing at the end of the day?

Double_J · 9 April 2010, 03:27 AM

Figure I'd respond to the original post since there weren't many answers.

Just go to the town center by the lake and walk around. There are some stores on the train station side of the lake but the old village side has better window shopping in general. That's where the more boutique-y and upscale brand-specific stores are.

If you've ever been to New York City, the train station side of the lake in Geneva is like Times square, whereas the old village side is like Soho.

Bucherer has stores in both sections but you'll generally see the same things at both locations.

ArcticMoose · 9 April 2010, 05:26 AM

I drove from Kiel to Marseille last week, and stopped in Frankfurt and Geneva to have a look. I was disappointed that the prices were so high in both places. The selection was pretty good in Geneva though.

Cru Jones · 9 April 2010, 08:58 AM

Thanks all VERY MUCH for your advice and suggestions.

I unfortunatley didn't check TRF until getting to our destination here in the Alps, but I'm back in Geneva late Saturday afternoon or early evening, so I hope to take advantage of your advice then...

I'm not really in the market right now after having just gotten the polar Explorer, but I'm very psyched for some window shopping and dreaming.

One thing I've noticed so far is how INSANE the Geneva airport is with high-end watch ads....I felt like a kid in a candy store!

Johny · 9 April 2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Thanks all VERY MUCH for your advice and suggestions.

I unfortunatley didn't check TRF until getting to our destination here in the Alps, but I'm back in Geneva late Saturday afternoon or early evening, so I hope to take advantage of your advice then...

I'm not really in the market right now after having just gotten the polar Explorer, but I'm very psyched for some window shopping and dreaming.

One thing I've noticed so far is how INSANE the Geneva airport is with high-end watch ads....I felt like a kid in a candy store!

all very interesting stuff billy. pm me if you like.

The Waddler · 10 April 2010, 12:01 AM

FAO Cru Jones

If you like the ads in GVA airport wait until you check out the shops in departurtes. The have their own Rolex and Omega stores plus concessions for pretty much every other watch maker known to man!

Also, if you're wandering around town just as a piece of ancilliary info on top of what others have said, check out the antique/2nd hand shops in the old town and on rue du Generale dufour and the rue du theatre.

Happy hunting!!

8 April 2010, 07:31 PM	#1
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Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Bonjour Bill, There are a few nice stores in Geneva. Bucherer and the Rolex store come to mind. Passe une bonne journee.

9 April 2010, 01:38 AM	#22
dandan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT II Posts: 158	Been reading this one all day. What's going on? I thought this was just the sort of question people were allowed to ask on here without getting a load of abuse?????

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multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Yeah, I agree. It's like kindergarten all over again... Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

9 April 2010, 01:54 AM	#24
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Looks like this started in this thread. The posts start around #47 and go on from there. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...61#post1776761

9 April 2010, 02:10 AM	#25
dandan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT II Posts: 158	Well at least that explains it a bit. All though surely we all love the same thing at the end of the day?

9 April 2010, 03:27 AM	#26
Double_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 98	Figure I'd respond to the original post since there weren't many answers. Just go to the town center by the lake and walk around. There are some stores on the train station side of the lake but the old village side has better window shopping in general. That's where the more boutique-y and upscale brand-specific stores are. If you've ever been to New York City, the train station side of the lake in Geneva is like Times square, whereas the old village side is like Soho. Bucherer has stores in both sections but you'll generally see the same things at both locations.

9 April 2010, 05:26 AM	#27
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	I drove from Kiel to Marseille last week, and stopped in Frankfurt and Geneva to have a look. I was disappointed that the prices were so high in both places. The selection was pretty good in Geneva though.

9 April 2010, 08:58 AM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Thanks all VERY MUCH for your advice and suggestions. I unfortunatley didn't check TRF until getting to our destination here in the Alps, but I'm back in Geneva late Saturday afternoon or early evening, so I hope to take advantage of your advice then... I'm not really in the market right now after having just gotten the polar Explorer, but I'm very psyched for some window shopping and dreaming. One thing I've noticed so far is how INSANE the Geneva airport is with high-end watch ads....I felt like a kid in a candy store!

10 April 2010, 12:01 AM	#30
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	FAO Cru Jones If you like the ads in GVA airport wait until you check out the shops in departurtes. The have their own Rolex and Omega stores plus concessions for pretty much every other watch maker known to man! Also, if you're wandering around town just as a piece of ancilliary info on top of what others have said, check out the antique/2nd hand shops in the old town and on rue du Generale dufour and the rue du theatre. Happy hunting!!

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