Rolex is Back In Albquerque!

[GradyPhilpott]

I was a bit despondent when my AD here in ABQ closed some while back, but I will admit that during that period, I did pick up some nice vintage pieces and some new, more budget-friendly watches in the meantime.

Today a friend sent me this article from the Albuquerque Journal announcing that Lee Michaels has opened a new store here, so I'll have to drop by today to just say hi, as my watch budget's a little low, having just picked up an unannounced, vintage piece a couple of days ago that I need to get out of layaway.

Ron Beauchamp, the owner of our erstwhile AD, is helping with the new store's opening, so it'll be nice to see him again and maybe some of his old staff, as well.


Fine jewelry store makes debut in ABQ Uptown

There’s a familiar face on the sales floor at the newly opened Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store at ABQ Uptown.

You will likely be greeted by Ron Beauchamp, the former owner of Beauchamp Jewelry, and a good friend of the Baton Rouge, La.-based Lee Michaels retailing family. Beauchamp, whose family ran a jewelry business in Albuquerque for 66 years, is working for Lee Michaels in a consulting capacity in a community where he has long-standing relationships.

“Jewelry is in my DNA,” said Beauchamp, who’s come on board to help launch Lee Michaels. “As a company, Lee Michaels is a pillar in the industry.”

https://www.abqjournal.com/1224810/f...bq-uptown.html