The Dive Watch Connection

I just drove up Madison Ave and noticed the Bremont boutique closed with windows papered over.

Redecorating?

Edit: The boutique will be closed from 1/14-1/23. No idea why.

Closed for SIHH?

marchone wrote:I just drove up Madison Ave and noticed the Bremont boutique closed with windows papered over.

I've never seen anyone in there. Madison Ave rent must be insane. It's certainly a big money loser. But it's the same for all the boutiques, except for Rolex, which is always packed.

toxicavenger wrote:Closed for SIHH?

I thought they were doing their own show in London?

Must be more great news for the brand.

The average rent per square foot in that area is about $1700. Like has been said, I've never seen a single person in there other than the workers and I walk by there all the time.

CGSshorty wrote:

toxicavenger wrote:Closed for SIHH?

I thought they were doing their own show in London?

thought that was for baselworld?

Just a bit of remodeling in advance of their new collections -- they'll be holding media/consumer events in NYC mid-March, or thereabouts.

That said, their first official post-Baselworld "show" will take place in merry old Londontown at the end of February.

Regards,
Adam

PS - Sorry, h8trs.

Good to know. Thanks Adam.

Does anyone ever go into the Wempe store?

andrema wrote:Does anyone ever go into the Wempe store?

That place is usually pretty busy.

Love Wempe in NYC. Really great staff.

I've always found Wempe to be the anti-Tourneau. Friendly, no judgement, and seemingly genuinely pleased to talk to you. Cellini wasn't bad either the one time I walked in there, but I could never afford anything in that store anyway.

Agreed to Tourneau vs Wempe. Like night and day. Cellini has always been accessible over the years too.

Tourneau will be lucky to survive 2017. I'm amazed they have lasted this long.

The Mad Ave store is always empty. 57th St is always packed with tourists.

marchone wrote:The Mad Ave store is always empty. 57th St is always packed with tourists.

Go to just about any Tourneau across the country and they are completely empty.

MSRP + salespeople on commission = hostile retail environment.

I have never had an issue at Tourneau--then again I never walk in expecting a 30% discount....Maybe I am biased considering I know the General Manager of one of the stores. Every time I walk in I get greeted and asked if I want a coffee or a drink. Every store has a-holes and arrogant managers. It's taken me time to build the rapport where I've received complimentary service, straps, etc. When I worked in Boston, I had a watch serviced by JLC and Tourneau had a salesperson deliver it to my office....At least from what I know, these stores make a killing from guys with deep pockets who order 3 Pateks over the phone and have them delivered to their house... Some of the Tourneau's are adding diamonds and jewelry which have a huge profit margin.

Anyway, my experience is certainly not everyone's............but for as many -hole managers/salespeople there are just as many a-hole customers....

Just my .02...

Mike

Toruneau in SF Westfield Mall is usually pretty busy.

matt.wu wrote:Toruneau in SF Westfield Mall is usually pretty busy.

They also run the Rolex boutique which is hopping.

matt.wu wrote:Toruneau in SF Westfield Mall is usually pretty busy.

I'm sure the big city stores are busy. The rest of them are ghost towns.