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Patekfinder · 25 January 2024, 06:41 AM

After my local AD, a small jewelry store, lost their Rolex AD I need to establish a new relationship. I have a Bucherer that is local to me with a Rolex boutique. I went there and expressed my interest in a few pieces and the lady had a tourneau.com email address. I guess Bucherer bought tourneau a few years ago?

Anyways, is it a good idea establishing a relationship with Bucherer or should I go somewhere else?

I asked for an Airking and Explorer II polar. They couldn’t give me a timeline.

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Kevin of Larchmont · 25 January 2024, 07:15 AM

It’s a good idea to make friends with as many ADs as you can.

Fuselierpa · 25 January 2024, 07:44 AM

I use Tourneau myself.

JonnyOld Boy · 25 January 2024, 07:46 AM

Maybe buy them flowers. Invite them to an outward bound event, perhaps involving canoes or rock climbing. A French themed restaurant always works, just be sure to order a modest wine , perhaps a Corbiere or a Minervois. Confit duck or pork belly with a reduction Jus the perfect relationship builder...

SubDate · 25 January 2024, 08:01 AM

This is great! Don’t forget the after dinner Cohibas as well!

azhiker54 · 25 January 2024, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnyOld Boy

Maybe buy them flowers. Invite them to an outward bound event, perhaps involving canoes or rock climbing. A French themed restaurant always works, just be sure to order a modest wine , perhaps a Corbiere or a Minervois. Confit duck or pork belly with a reduction Jus the perfect relationship builder...

This is perhaps the best response to all this AD crap that I have heard. Kudos to you!!!

frankflapjack · 25 January 2024, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuselierpa

I use Tourneau myself.

Tourneau IS Bucherer. They (Bucherer) bought them (Tourneau) in 2018.

frankflapjack · 25 January 2024, 03:18 PM

IMHO go to Bucherer. I would bet dollars to donuts they are going to get preferential treatment for fulfilling Rolex and Tudor orders - maybe just a little bit at first, but increasingly over time.

Why wouldn't they? Rolex didn't purchase Bucherer for poops and giggles. They wanted a retail network, and the more purchases they can keep within that network, the more $$$ they make. (Plus, Rolex can now control the entire customer purchase experience - no small matter at a time when customers seem to have utter contempt for ADs and their allocation preferences.) Win/win from Rolex's perspective.

painexpert · 25 January 2024, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Patekfinder

After my local AD, a small jewelry store, lost their Rolex AD I need to establish a new relationship. I have a Bucherer that is local to me with a Rolex boutique. I went there and expressed my interest in a few pieces and the lady had a tourneau.com email address. I guess Bucherer bought tourneau a few years ago?

Anyways, is it a good idea establishing a relationship with Bucherer or should I go somewhere else?

I asked for an Airking and Explorer II polar. They couldn’t give me a timeline.

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Just buy gray and skip all of the BS. Life is too short.

painexpert · 25 January 2024, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyOld Boy

Maybe buy them flowers. Invite them to an outward bound event, perhaps involving canoes or rock climbing. A French themed restaurant always works, just be sure to order a modest wine , perhaps a Corbiere or a Minervois. Confit duck or pork belly with a reduction Jus the perfect relationship builder...

Haha,funny,funny.

1William · 25 January 2024, 10:33 PM

I would skip it but I have a high sense of self respect and personal dignity. I also value my time. Go elsewhere.

domi1 · 25 January 2024, 11:30 PM

I have wonderful experiences with Bucherer (Zurich).
They respect loyal clients and a long-term relationship!

brandrea · 25 January 2024, 11:32 PM

Good luck OP.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit at Bucherer Lucerne.

BillA · 26 January 2024, 12:45 AM

I have been going into Tourneau/Bucherer for years. Every time I go in, there are new sales people, it is a revolving door for sales people. They cordially write my request down each time, go in the back room, print it out and wipe their arse with it. Bucherer is a good place to look, doubt you will ever get a call. Sure go in and test the waters, but as others have said find another AD

Anek · 26 January 2024, 01:19 AM

I got my first datejust from Bucherer in Geneva, with no prior buy and relationship.

Dimas24 · 26 January 2024, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnyOld Boy

Maybe buy them flowers. Invite them to an outward bound event, perhaps involving canoes or rock climbing. A French themed restaurant always works, just be sure to order a modest wine , perhaps a Corbiere or a Minervois. Confit duck or pork belly with a reduction Jus the perfect relationship builder...

Why not take AD to Maldives?

fishingbear · 26 January 2024, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by painexpert

Just buy gray and skip all of the BS. Life is too short.

After losing my local AD that I had a wonderful relationship with for 25+ years I have started to think just this.
I got “Pretty Womaned” at Bucherer in NYC last month.

hellofromthebay · 26 January 2024, 02:27 AM

Tourneau/Bucherer is the absolute worst AD which is really saying something given their new/future owner. They have the training, morales, care, and experience of a used car lot in the 1980s.

Tools · 26 January 2024, 03:07 AM

Last year Rolex acquired Bucherer in a private deal.

I would say that establishing a Bucherer relationship is as close to "Rolex" as you can get.

Yomada · 26 January 2024, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

Tourneau/Bucherer is the absolute worst AD which is really saying something given their new/future owner. They have the training, morales, care, and experience of a used car lot in the 1980s.

What arrogance with these AD's. Rolex is ruining the experience.

Notepad12 · 26 January 2024, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Last year Rolex acquired Bucherer in a private deal.

I would say that establishing a Bucherer relationship is as close to "Rolex" as you can get.

They actually own and run the store in Geneva though, right?

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Patekfinder · 26 January 2024, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

Tourneau/Bucherer is the absolute worst AD which is really saying something given their new/future owner. They have the training, morales, care, and experience of a used car lot in the 1980s.

Why? Can you be more specific

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Submariner868 · 26 January 2024, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SubDate

This is great! Don’t forget the after dinner Cohibas as well!

I prefer Montecristo #2s.

25 January 2024, 06:41 AM	#1
Patekfinder Banned Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: NYC Posts: 481	Bucherer AD relationship After my local AD, a small jewelry store, lost their Rolex AD I need to establish a new relationship. I have a Bucherer that is local to me with a Rolex boutique. I went there and expressed my interest in a few pieces and the lady had a tourneau.com email address. I guess Bucherer bought tourneau a few years ago? Anyways, is it a good idea establishing a relationship with Bucherer or should I go somewhere else? I asked for an Airking and Explorer II polar. They couldn’t give me a timeline. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2024, 07:44 AM	#3
Fuselierpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Virginia, USA Watch: SD43 Posts: 277	I use Tourneau myself. __________________ DJ2, SD43, Speedy, Seamaster 300 Bronze Gold, Tudor BB Chrono S&G, IWC Pilot Chrono, Seiko Turtle, Oris Big Crown Worldtimer, Oris Aquis, Moonswatch, BlancpainxSwatch 50 Fathoms, Seiko Worldtimer

25 January 2024, 03:18 PM	#8
frankflapjack "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: United States Posts: 8	Go to Bucherer IMHO go to Bucherer. I would bet dollars to donuts they are going to get preferential treatment for fulfilling Rolex and Tudor orders - maybe just a little bit at first, but increasingly over time. Why wouldn't they? Rolex didn't purchase Bucherer for poops and giggles. They wanted a retail network, and the more purchases they can keep within that network, the more $$$ they make. (Plus, Rolex can now control the entire customer purchase experience - no small matter at a time when customers seem to have utter contempt for ADs and their allocation preferences.) Win/win from Rolex's perspective.

26 January 2024, 03:07 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	Last year Rolex acquired Bucherer in a private deal. I would say that establishing a Bucherer relationship is as close to "Rolex" as you can get. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 January 2024, 07:15 AM	#2
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,931	It’s a good idea to make friends with as many ADs as you can.

25 January 2024, 07:46 AM	#4
JonnyOld Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Hampshire Posts: 25	Maybe buy them flowers. Invite them to an outward bound event, perhaps involving canoes or rock climbing. A French themed restaurant always works, just be sure to order a modest wine , perhaps a Corbiere or a Minervois. Confit duck or pork belly with a reduction Jus the perfect relationship builder...

25 January 2024, 08:01 AM	#5
SubDate "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: New Hampshire USA Watch: 126610LN Posts: 101	This is great! Don’t forget the after dinner Cohibas as well!

25 January 2024, 10:33 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,237	I would skip it but I have a high sense of self respect and personal dignity. I also value my time. Go elsewhere.

25 January 2024, 11:30 PM	#12
domi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Domi Location: Croatia Watch: 124060, BLRO... Posts: 317	I have wonderful experiences with Bucherer (Zurich). They respect loyal clients and a long-term relationship!

25 January 2024, 11:32 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,324	Good luck OP. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit at Bucherer Lucerne.

26 January 2024, 12:45 AM	#14
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,660	I have been going into Tourneau/Bucherer for years. Every time I go in, there are new sales people, it is a revolving door for sales people. They cordially write my request down each time, go in the back room, print it out and wipe their arse with it. Bucherer is a good place to look, doubt you will ever get a call. Sure go in and test the waters, but as others have said find another AD

26 January 2024, 01:19 AM	#15
Anek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Geneva Posts: 8	I got my first datejust from Bucherer in Geneva, with no prior buy and relationship.

26 January 2024, 02:27 AM	#18
hellofromthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 606	Tourneau/Bucherer is the absolute worst AD which is really saying something given their new/future owner. They have the training, morales, care, and experience of a used car lot in the 1980s.

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