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I don't hate them. In my limited experience, they are nice places to view a brand's watches. Their staff is generally knowledgeable. If one needs service, they can be convenient. But, I don't see myself ever buying a watch at a boutique. I do not think I have ever paid full retail price for a watch. And the concept that a hat or some such logo gear is an adequate substitute for a discount doesn't play well in my world. But to each his own.
Glenn
The boutiques ... love or hate them ?
I'm trying to find 1 thing why I would have to answer 'I love the brand boutiques' But I'm afraid I can't 2 years ago I went to the PP boutique on Place Vendôme. I wished they could show me some nice chronographs which I could never see at any AD. I think...
Does perfection exist, Bruno?
I had different experiences, with the Boutiques. They are good days, and bad days, in every Boutique. As well as at some ADs. I can tell you a story wich happened to me more than once, where the salesmen, at some ADs, didn't make the difference between a ...
ofcourse
there are good and bad days ... I'm having a bad one today ... could be part of the reason why this posts sounds not so nice ;-) But there will almost always be a problem with being a less important client unless you're rich enough to buy a lot of watches...
the logical angle to look at it
you know sometimes disappointment let us drift bit my dear. long ago i used to think so of some AD or boutiques but once they got what i wished to buy or see that thought would get washed off . Faisal
Sorry for your experience. We appear to be quite lucky in NYC.
I go to the boutiques quite often, and find them to offer knowledgeable & attentive service. I've spent hours at Patek Philippe (at Tiffany), GP, FP Journe, Panerai, Blancpain, Breguet and AP. I frequently make a Saturday afternoon out of it, and it's...
I used to stay clear of Boutiques..
due to their pricing and their intimidating (at least to me back then) aura. However, I have gotten to know the staff at the Boutiques thru the GTGs and various events and I can totally see the boutique concept working for a brand. The service is great an...
The boutique should be about promoting the brand..
...and the line - first and foremost. It should be the best presentation a brand can do, and staffed by passionate people. It was sad to see the Omega Boutique in Beverly Hills get canned because it didn't bring in the sales and because they treated it li...
When you're trying to sell Omega and you can't discount...
Each of us has his or her price. I can see paying a bit more in a boutique in order to secure the perquisites (if there actually are any) of being a boutique customer. For Rolex or Patek, where I would expect only a nominal discount from an AD or even the...
Boutiques are generally a waste
I agree that the intent is to try and sell you something at full retail and to keep prices artificially high. I like to visit them (like AP in NYC) since they have a great selection and to use them to drop off things for repair (like Panerai in Beverly Hi...
Neither...
I don't hate them. In my limited experience, they are nice places to view a brand's watches. Their staff is generally knowledgeable. If one needs service, they can be convenient. But, I don't see myself ever buying a watch at a boutique. I do not think I ...
Opposite experience here.
At least at the JLC boutique in Kuala Lumpur. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, and service focused. The inventory is very good including the more complicated stuff and they are quick to bring out some of the rarer pieces (repeaters) to handle. I was...