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Old 24 March 2024, 02:16 AM   #1
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Patek Boutique Boston is Open

There was a thread earlier inquiring about the opening. It’s officially open as of today!
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Old 24 March 2024, 02:18 AM   #2
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Open question, what’s the point of these boutiques?


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Old 24 March 2024, 03:24 AM   #3
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Is it run by Patek or an AD? Asking because where I live there is a Patek and Rolex boutique that is run by Bucherer.
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Old 24 March 2024, 04:02 AM   #4
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Is it run by Patek or an AD? Asking because where I live there is a Patek and Rolex boutique that is run by Bucherer.
Patek only runs 3 salons, Geneva, London and Paris.
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Old 24 March 2024, 04:11 AM   #5
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Is it run by Patek or an AD? Asking because where I live there is a Patek and Rolex boutique that is run by Bucherer.

AD, run by Long's Jewelers
That brings total retailers to 39 in states. But we will see decrease in ADs in states, going under 30 in 1-2 years.
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Old 24 March 2024, 04:31 AM   #6
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Patek only runs 3 salons, Geneva, London and Paris.
This is why I was asking. So an AD with a Patek exclusive store it seems.
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Old 24 March 2024, 05:04 AM   #7
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Long’s has a 150+ year history in Boston…they also run the biggest Rolex boutique in USA which is Rolex Boston…they were destined to get PP

will be interesting to see how it plays out

If anyone visits, please share your experience and if you already have a history at Long’s!


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Old 24 March 2024, 01:45 PM   #8
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Boston used to have 5 ADs just 7 years ago. Crazy that none of them are ADs anymore.
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Old 24 March 2024, 03:17 PM   #9
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But we will see decrease in ADs in states, going under 30 in 1-2 years.
A guess or fact? It would be quite odd given that countries the size of UK and Italy have almost as many.
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A guess or fact? It would be quite odd given that countries the size of UK and Italy have almost as many.
France has one AD.
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Old 24 March 2024, 09:02 PM   #11
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Long’s has a 150+ year history in Boston…they also run the biggest Rolex boutique in USA which is Rolex Boston…they were destined to get PP

will be interesting to see how it plays out

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I will be visiting this afternoon. I’ve been a long time customer of Long’s and I’m trying to determine what I want for my first PP.

They showed me some options a couple of weeks ago (they had inventory before the boutique opened).

I will update after the visit.
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A guess or fact? It would be quite odd given that countries the size of UK and Italy have almost as many.
Fact.
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Old 25 March 2024, 10:35 AM   #14
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I will be visiting this afternoon. I’ve been a long time customer of Long’s and I’m trying to determine what I want for my first PP.

They showed me some options a couple of weeks ago (they had inventory before the boutique opened).

I will update after the visit.

Hope you find something that you like!


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Old 25 March 2024, 09:30 PM   #15
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Thank you! It’s harder than I expected though. I’m trying to find something that fits my lifestyle so I can wear it regularly but can also be used for dressier occasions, which is infrequent these days.

I have a heavy Rolex collection that covers sports watches very well. This will be my first and Long’s has been great about working with me to find a good fit.

The store/boutique is gorgeous!
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Thank you! It’s harder than I expected though. I’m trying to find something that fits my lifestyle so I can wear it regularly but can also be used for dressier occasions, which is infrequent these days.

I have a heavy Rolex collection that covers sports watches very well. This will be my first and Long’s has been great about working with me to find a good fit.

The store/boutique is gorgeous!
What did the Boston store say about your chances of getting what you want? Did they have anything in the store for sale?
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Old 26 March 2024, 09:32 PM   #17
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What did the Boston store say about your chances of getting what you want? Did they have anything in the store for sale?
They actually have quite a bit, but they are primarily spoken for by their clients.

I have a very strong relationship with them and have turned down a couple already as they showed me a few before the store actually opened. They also showed my wife a couple of pieces she was interested in on Sunday.

I was there for quite a while and I know several owners left the store happy.

As I’m being very deliberate in what I want I can’t say what the response will be when I actually decide. I’m in no rush as I’m just beginning my PP journey.

I’m looking for something similar to the 5396/r that was just discontinued for my first. Something on the dressier side (AC) that also can be worn casually…if anyone has any suggestions I’d love to hear. Meantime we’ll see what April 9th brings…
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I plan on stopping in today just to check the store out.

Will let everyone know what I think
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