CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Apr 12, 2013 14:32:50 GMT -6
I have a very trustworthy contact that works for one of the largest ADs in Dallas. Due to Panerai opening boutiques in the area, their license is being pulled.  While this is bad for the AD, it could be good for somebody here that is looking for a great deal. He told me that they have several models at 20% off and some at 40% off. I am waiting on more info and what models exactly are being sold with that discount. |
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Post by katgirl on Apr 12, 2013 15:00:27 GMT -6
Going the Boutique route seems to be a trend among the most popular brands. As much as I enjoy visiting the Boutiques, if I can save 20-30% off a 4-5,000.00 watch, by buying at an independent AD, I'd be foolish to do otherwise. That's just me, though....
KAT
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Post by CHIP on Apr 12, 2013 15:04:59 GMT -6
I agree with you 100% Kat.
boutiques are simply a way to control the price.
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Apr 12, 2013 17:16:26 GMT -6
20% off
PAM00275 - $18900
PAM00176 - $6800
PAM00328 - $9400
PAM00233 - $14900
PAM00380 - $4700
PAM00311 - $20900
PAM00288 - $9200
PAM00219 - $7300
PAM00310 - $9600
PAM00297 - $9400
40% off:
PAM 00197 - $27000
PAM00213 - $15300
PAM00185 - $16700
Those are all out of my range but if anyone is interested....
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Post by king780 on Apr 12, 2013 20:14:17 GMT -6
Oh baba
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Apr 12, 2013 20:16:16 GMT -6
All pricey but all good buys.
Tough to get discount on PAM those days.
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Post by timebndit on Apr 12, 2013 20:26:58 GMT -6
Gee, since I wasn't able to draw a salary last year I didn't see anything in my price range of about $99.95...  Do they offer no interest payments of say 10 bucks a month.... |
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Post by king780 on Apr 12, 2013 23:40:52 GMT -6
I'm getting a loan from my wife hehe
Thank you Ranuka for quitting smoking. Woot woot
Oh yea. One of those long term loans that have no interest but has verbal reminders:)
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Post by iceman on Apr 13, 2013 1:13:43 GMT -6
I agree with you 100% Kat. boutiques are simply a way to control the price. That's what the manager of the Omega boutique in Manchester told me. |
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Post by rigsby on Apr 13, 2013 2:25:41 GMT -6
They are out of my price range, plus I would have to pay 20% vat on arrival.
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Apr 13, 2013 11:59:20 GMT -6
Out of my range as well but i thought I'd post it and see if anybody is looking.
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Post by aerome on Apr 13, 2013 15:45:53 GMT -6
Just came back from Vegas and the "only" Rolex Boutique is being advertized in the taxis on their video systems. I think it was in the Wynn, but not sure.
The Rolex AD's, like so many other brands, have been great to many of us throughout the years. These actions just piss on the people who made the brand strong. Happens in general aviation, too. I hope more companies don't try to reinvent the wheel.
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Post by aquajoe on Apr 13, 2013 20:06:50 GMT -6
Just came back from Vegas and the "only" Rolex Boutique is being advertized in the taxis on their video systems. I think it was in the Wynn, but not sure. The Rolex AD's, like so many other brands, have been great to many of us throughout the years. These actions just piss on the people who made the brand strong. Happens in general aviation, too. I hope more companies don't try to reinvent the wheel. Agreed Al The Rolex boutique is in the Wynn and owned by Steve Wynn. The customer service I experienced in that store was far inferior to every other watch store in Vegas and anywhere else for that matter. |
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Post by urtossen on May 29, 2014 21:19:34 GMT -6
Man . . . .that 176 would have been nice. But living in the EU is the same as  |
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 26, 2014 19:15:24 GMT -6
Going the Boutique route seems to be a trend among the most popular brands. As much as I enjoy visiting the Boutiques, if I can save 20-30% off a 4-5,000.00 watch, by buying at an independent AD, I'd be foolish to do otherwise. That's just me, though.... KAT I tend to be the same exact way myself, typically. |
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