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hdms · 2 February 2016, 08:44 AM

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/met...484/story.html

Rolex is opening a store in Vancouver BC.

DoraTheExplorerII · 2 February 2016, 08:52 AM

Really surprised they didn't have one there already.

THC · 2 February 2016, 09:01 AM

Eric Chan will be their first customer

versatile1 · 2 February 2016, 09:19 AM

There are a number of Authorized dealers in Vancouver but no Rolex exclusive stores

rolexnub · 2 February 2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Eric Chan will be their first customer

1st amg · 2 February 2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Eric Chan will be their first customer

HAHA, vote for Eric as the ambassador for sure!!

Eric Chan · 2 February 2016, 10:30 AM

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Eric Chan will be their first customer

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HAHA, vote for Eric as the ambassador for sure!!

You guys are too funny.

Believe it or not, I heard about this from my AD contact last November. It is a shame that the AD I use did not get the license for the boutique.

tkerrmd · 2 February 2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Believe it or not, I heard about this from my AD contact last November. It is a shame that the AD I use did not get the license for the boutique.

Yeah it's a shame Eric, my AD got the boutique and really a cool upgrade!

silverbullet818 · 2 February 2016, 10:53 AM

Yeah, heard this from someone a while back also who was working on the architecture.

Eric, do you have your personal invite yet?!?

Let's try and snag a pre-public opening private tour.

silverbullet818 · 2 February 2016, 10:56 AM

I wonder what this means for all the AD's in town???

I'm sure this takes away from their sales that may already be soft.

Won't clients want to go to the boutique first?

Won't the company boutique have first choice in stock?

This doesn't look good for the dealers.

I think Rolex smartened up and said hold on... we want to make the profits direct rather than use the AD's.

My guess is some AD's will drop the line.

Too bad for us consumers. We lose out.

SMD · 2 February 2016, 10:58 AM

I assume the boutique will be run by one of the existing ADs so I doubt much impact on the local market.

sea-dweller · 2 February 2016, 11:03 AM

- so true!!!

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Eric Chan will be their first customer

GerardoG · 2 February 2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

I assume the boutique will be run by one of the existing ADs so I doubt much impact on the local market.

Boutiques are ventures between AD and Rolex, this is why the AD name can be seen in it (Mayors, D&D, etc). They do have a larger selection BUT can ONLY sell full retail. Period. Any discount, they loose the AD status. Local AD's still get a great selection and can work with repetitive customers.

jon_jon · 2 February 2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Boutiques are ventures between AD and Rolex, this is why the AD name can be seen in it (Mayors, D&D, etc). They do have a larger selection BUT can ONLY sell full retail. Period. Any discount, they loose the AD status. Local AD's still get a great selection and can work with repetitive customers.

I did not know there was such a sharp distinction between an AD and a "boutiques". To me, Rolex boutiques seem like Rolex marketing to attract customers.

Rolex only owns one retail store and it is a fairly small, non-descript store in Geneva. It is smaller than other Rolex ADs in Geneva, but the staff are really knowledgeable as you can expect from a Rolex-owned store.

As mentioned, all the the other boutiques appear to be joint ventures between the AD and Rolex. I have visited many Rolex "boutiques" that were open to discounts, but they were located in Europe/Asia. So I am not sure if the "ONLY sell full retail" is limited to North American boutiques.

Eric Chan · 2 February 2016, 03:12 PM

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Yeah it's a shame Eric, my AD got the boutique and really a cool upgrade!

I know, Tom. Boutique or not, my business will always go to my AD contact. Bought from him for twelve years now and have no intention on going anywhere.

Will still check out the boutique when it opens.

Eric Chan · 2 February 2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbullet818

Yeah, heard this from someone a while back also who was working on the architecture.

Eric, do you have your personal invite yet?!?

Let's try and snag a pre-public opening private tour.

No invite yet, Steve. But I will let you know the moment I hear of one. Would love to go with you and a couple of other Vancouver TRF members on a tour.

Eric Chan · 2 February 2016, 03:18 PM

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- so true!!!

msdaytona · 2 February 2016, 06:35 PM

That's great news...thx for sharing

kilyung · 2 February 2016, 11:48 PM

I usually stay at the Pan Pacific but may have to book the Shangri-La at least once now.

Daryl · 3 February 2016, 01:11 AM

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No invite yet, Steve. But I will let you know the moment I hear of one. Would love to go with you and a couple of other Vancouver TRF members on a tour.

Hoping to visit Vancouver this year:) it's been 2 years since my last visit there🇨🇦

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Eric Chan · 3 February 2016, 07:55 AM

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Hoping to visit Vancouver this year:) it's been 2 years since my last visit there🇨🇦

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If you do come up here, let me know. I'd be more than happy to point you on the right direction food and activities.

Daryl · 3 February 2016, 10:10 AM

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If you do come up here, let me know. I'd be more than happy to point you on the right direction food and activities.

Sounds good:) we might go to Vancouver /Alaska instead of Europe this year.

Will let you know

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Eric Chan · 1 October 2016, 05:14 PM

Apparently the boutique was scheduled to be opened yesterday, September 30th. Not sure if that has happened or not. Will try to check it out this weekend.

Sorry guys, I may not be the first in line.

Eric Chan · 3 October 2016, 01:53 PM

Went there today while I was at the Lego convention with my Son. Not open yet, but will be this coming Wednesday.

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Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Went there today while I was at the Lego convention with my Son. Not open yet, but will be this coming Wednesday. Attached Images __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

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DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Really surprised they didn't have one there already.

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silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Yeah, heard this from someone a while back also who was working on the architecture. Eric, do you have your personal invite yet?!? Let's try and snag a pre-public opening private tour.

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silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	I wonder what this means for all the AD's in town??? I'm sure this takes away from their sales that may already be soft. Won't clients want to go to the boutique first? Won't the company boutique have first choice in stock? This doesn't look good for the dealers. I think Rolex smartened up and said hold on... we want to make the profits direct rather than use the AD's. My guess is some AD's will drop the line. Too bad for us consumers. We lose out.

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SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	I assume the boutique will be run by one of the existing ADs so I doubt much impact on the local market.

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msdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 385	That's great news...thx for sharing

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kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I usually stay at the Pan Pacific but may have to book the Shangri-La at least once now.

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