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eal15 · 17 May 2017, 11:25 PM

Hi, just an FYI, I called Birks last week to inquire about a 233 and hopefully get some kind of discount. I was hoping that since the boutique is opening that they'd be more willing to deal with some competition coming. However, I didn't hear back for almost a week from the sales lady as she was trying to secure and R model for me. When I called last night to follow up, I was told that they no longer carry Panerai. I inquired further to say I only called last week and how that was rather sudden. She agreed it was and stated that they got a communication from Panerai on Monday saying that Panerai was pulling their watches and that they were no longer an AD. This was due to the boutique opening in the same mall later this year. So, can anyone tell me what type of discount percentage do other Panerai boutique offer if any?

Tx
Everett

Cru Jones · 18 May 2017, 12:02 AM

The positive is that with the boutique, you'll likely have a better selection and easier access to LEs and SEs.

The negative is that with the boutique, discounts will be more difficult to come by.

eal15 · 18 May 2017, 03:44 AM

Bummer but that's what I thought. Especially being a brand new boutique they aren't like to push a discount. I'll wait and see. Im also trying from behind the scenes to see if I'll still be able to get the old style domed crystal.

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mg18 · 25 May 2017, 10:53 PM

Did you ever get offered any discount at Birks? Every time I went there to inquire about a watch, it was always, "full price sorry, but we have finance options".

nick c · 25 May 2017, 10:59 PM

Same here ^^everytime I go inside ask to see a piece, they saying no discount.

DONGinsler · 28 May 2017, 10:15 AM

Most likely Panerai needed a presence in Yorkdale until the boutique was ready to go.

Not sure when it will be open though

DON

rolexnub · 28 May 2017, 04:33 PM

Same here in Vancouver. 2 ADs are no longer selling Panerai. According to them, Panerail will now be sold exclusively through a downtown boutique.

moofur · 29 May 2017, 09:30 AM

This is actually good news to me... I literally just came back from Barcelona last night and was able to get a 22% discount there on a 510. I was debating whether or not to buy it since I will likely get charged tax and duties coming back which may not be worth it if Birks would be able to cut me a discount. It's my first Panerai so I wasn't sure how easy discounts are to come by.

Long story short I bit the bullet and bought it, got charged tax and duty but got a NIB 510 for $7600 CAD all in after it's all said and done. Now I feel like I made the right decision.

brandrea · 29 May 2017, 09:36 AM

Yes sad to see them go, but I'm excited that we will now have a Panerai Boutique store!

As Cru stated, more selection to choose from now

nick c · 29 May 2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Yes sad to see them go, but I'm excited that we will now have a Panerai Boutique store!

As Cru stated, more selection to choose from now

Brian I see Panerai in your future

brandrea · 29 May 2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Brian I see Panerai in your future

You are a wise man Nick

So many choices ...

nick c · 29 May 2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

You are a wise man Nick

So many choices ...

Thank you brother 🙏

DONGinsler · 29 May 2017, 01:17 PM

You hope so many choices. Doesn't mean we will get the hard to find or special LE models. Those will go the major boutiques in stand alone stores on major shopping streets

Store will be stocked along with the higher amount LE models, but probably won't see any with low production #'s or the high in demand ones

DON

eal15 · 1 June 2017, 11:25 AM

You never know. Torontonians spend more that one might think. Hopefully in the beginning they have good stock but if people buy, they'll bring the watches in.

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brandrea · 1 June 2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DONGinsler

You hope so many choices. Doesn't mean we will get the hard to find or special LE models. Those will go the major boutiques in stand alone stores on major shopping streets

Store will be stocked along with the higher amount LE models, but probably won't see any with low production #'s or the high in demand ones

DON

I'm not so sure. Toronto has the largest Rolex Boutique in North America (according to the owner). If Panerai is anything like the Rolex Boutique we will have lots to choose from

u2u · 3 June 2017, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm not so sure. Toronto has the largest Rolex Boutique in North America (according to the owner). If Panerai is anything like the Rolex Boutique we will have lots to choose from

I think the owner has an embellished view as to the size of his boutique. Perhaps it is the largest in Canada. I hope the Panerai Boutique opening at Yorkdale provides the sort of experience I have had during many visits to NYC. If the experience is akin to the ones I have had at the Rolex Boutique I believe you are referring to, I have bought my last Toronto sourced Panerai.

Been a Rolex fan for almost fifty years, Panerai for a decade. Never met snootier people than at that boutique. Last time I was in I was ready to purchase. Got blown off... so no new Rolex. I did leave for home a couple of hours later with a new 557 on my wrist. In retrospect, the Rolex sales staff did me a favour. I had no expectation of running into a 557 and the shop had just received two. The 557 really ticked a lot of boxes and has been a pleasure to wear. Paired it with a gorgeous Dangerous9 1945 Swiss Army Ammo strap.

I was in Birks May 21st. They claimed their Panerai collection was out for appraisal and would be returning to the store in two weeks for sale prior to the Panerai Boutique opening. They were still able to special order straps and buckles. Might be some transitional confusion but I plan on dropping by to see if the Panerai collection returns.

brandrea · 3 June 2017, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by u2u

I think the owner has an embellished view as to the size of his boutique. Perhaps it is the largest in Canada. I hope the Panerai Boutique opening at Yorkdale provides the sort of experience I have had during many visits to NYC. If the experience is akin to the ones I have had at the Rolex Boutique I believe you are referring to, I have bought my last Toronto sourced Panerai.

Been a Rolex fan for almost fifty years, Panerai for a decade. Never met snootier people than at that boutique. Last time I was in I was ready to purchase. Got blown off... so no new Rolex. I did leave for home a couple of hours later with a new 557 on my wrist. In retrospect, the Rolex sales staff did me a favour. I had no expectation of running into a 557 and the shop had just received two. The 557 really ticked a lot of boxes and has been a pleasure to wear. Paired it with a gorgeous Dangerous9 1945 Swiss Army Ammo strap.

I was in Birks May 21st. They claimed their Panerai collection was out for appraisal and would be returning to the store in two weeks for sale prior to the Panerai Boutique opening. They were still able to special order straps and buckles. Might be some transitional confusion but I plan on dropping by to see if the Panerai collection returns.

Sorry to hear your experience at Rolex. The one in referring to is the only boutique in Ontario and second in Canada, located at Square One. Have never had anything but outstanding service at his stores.

I'm heading to the Panerai store tomorrow to check it out. I'm pumped!

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nick c · 3 June 2017, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry to hear your experience at Rolex. The one in referring to is the only boutique in Ontario and second in Canada, located at Square One. Have never had anything but outstanding service at his stores.

I'm heading to the Panerai store tomorrow to check it out. I'm pumped!

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Did they open the Panerai store in Yorkdale yet ?

brandrea · 3 June 2017, 01:52 AM

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Did they open the Panerai store in Yorkdale yet ?

I'm not sure, but that's where I'm headed! I just figured it would be open by now .... PLEASE tell me it is

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nick c · 3 June 2017, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm not sure, but that's where I'm headed! I just figured it would be open by now .... PLEASE tell me it is

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Last time I been there about 3 weeks ago it was still under construction

brandrea · 3 June 2017, 02:04 AM

Well I'll let you know how I make out Nick. Was hoping to spot a 690 .... I know , slim chance.

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gibbus · 3 June 2017, 04:21 AM

still not open was there yesterday

nick c · 3 June 2017, 07:46 AM

My son was in Birks yesterday they out of Panerai watches

moofur · 4 June 2017, 03:01 AM

Posting at Yorkdale as I speak and just walked out of Birks. Asked them about ordering a Panerai strap and was told that they are no longer a Panerai dealer :(

eal15 · 4 June 2017, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

My son was in Birks yesterday they out of Panerai watches

They day I posted the original, is the day they sent all there stock. Ask to Richemont. They do not get to sell what they had left.

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moofur · 4 June 2017, 06:00 AM

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They day I posted the original, is the day they sent all there stock. Ask to Richemont. They do not get to sell what they had left.

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I was in there today and they had some Panerais. They said that they will be selling what they have but no more.

u2u · 4 June 2017, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry to hear your experience at Rolex. The one in referring to is the only boutique in Ontario and second in Canada, located at Square One. Have never had anything but outstanding service at his stores.

I'm heading to the Panerai store tomorrow to check it out. I'm pumped!

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Thank you. I got the wrong impression as another dealer was using "boutique" to describe the sizeable Rolex section of their shop. I will have to check out Square One. They are not the shop with the poor service.

GB-man · 7 June 2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by u2u

Thank you. I got the wrong impression as another dealer was using "boutique" to describe the sizeable Rolex section of their shop. I will have to check out Square One. They are not the shop with the poor service.

If you were at yorkdale it's the same ownership.

eal15 · 25 June 2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by moofur

I was in there today and they had some Panerais. They said that they will be selling what they have but no more.

All I can say is that's what they told me. I was trying to purchase a 233 as well. She definitely said they were not to sell anymore. But it's not my favourite store do who knows!

Everett
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moofur · 25 June 2017, 06:16 AM

And.... All the stores at Yorkdale are now open :)

I was there yesterday and the service was fantastic.

17 May 2017, 11:25 PM	#1
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	Birks @ Yorkdale (Toronto) no longer an AD Hi, just an FYI, I called Birks last week to inquire about a 233 and hopefully get some kind of discount. I was hoping that since the boutique is opening that they'd be more willing to deal with some competition coming. However, I didn't hear back for almost a week from the sales lady as she was trying to secure and R model for me. When I called last night to follow up, I was told that they no longer carry Panerai. I inquired further to say I only called last week and how that was rather sudden. She agreed it was and stated that they got a communication from Panerai on Monday saying that Panerai was pulling their watches and that they were no longer an AD. This was due to the boutique opening in the same mall later this year. So, can anyone tell me what type of discount percentage do other Panerai boutique offer if any? Tx Everett

18 May 2017, 12:02 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	The positive is that with the boutique, you'll likely have a better selection and easier access to LEs and SEs. The negative is that with the boutique, discounts will be more difficult to come by.

18 May 2017, 03:44 AM	#3
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	Bummer but that's what I thought. Especially being a brand new boutique they aren't like to push a discount. I'll wait and see. Im also trying from behind the scenes to see if I'll still be able to get the old style domed crystal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2017, 10:53 PM	#4
mg18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 696	Did you ever get offered any discount at Birks? Every time I went there to inquire about a watch, it was always, "full price sorry, but we have finance options".

25 May 2017, 10:59 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Same here ^^everytime I go inside ask to see a piece, they saying no discount.

28 May 2017, 10:15 AM	#6
DONGinsler "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 85	Most likely Panerai needed a presence in Yorkdale until the boutique was ready to go. Not sure when it will be open though DON

28 May 2017, 04:33 PM	#7
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Same here in Vancouver. 2 ADs are no longer selling Panerai. According to them, Panerail will now be sold exclusively through a downtown boutique.

29 May 2017, 09:30 AM	#8
moofur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 83	This is actually good news to me... I literally just came back from Barcelona last night and was able to get a 22% discount there on a 510. I was debating whether or not to buy it since I will likely get charged tax and duties coming back which may not be worth it if Birks would be able to cut me a discount. It's my first Panerai so I wasn't sure how easy discounts are to come by. Long story short I bit the bullet and bought it, got charged tax and duty but got a NIB 510 for $7600 CAD all in after it's all said and done. Now I feel like I made the right decision.

29 May 2017, 09:36 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	Yes sad to see them go, but I'm excited that we will now have a Panerai Boutique store! As Cru stated, more selection to choose from now

29 May 2017, 01:17 PM	#13
DONGinsler "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 85	You hope so many choices. Doesn't mean we will get the hard to find or special LE models. Those will go the major boutiques in stand alone stores on major shopping streets Store will be stocked along with the higher amount LE models, but probably won't see any with low production #'s or the high in demand ones DON

1 June 2017, 11:25 AM	#14
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	You never know. Torontonians spend more that one might think. Hopefully in the beginning they have good stock but if people buy, they'll bring the watches in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2017, 02:04 AM	#21
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	Well I'll let you know how I make out Nick. Was hoping to spot a 690 .... I know , slim chance. Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

3 June 2017, 04:21 AM	#22
gibbus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 64	still not open was there yesterday

3 June 2017, 07:46 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	My son was in Birks yesterday they out of Panerai watches

4 June 2017, 03:01 AM	#24
moofur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 83	Posting at Yorkdale as I speak and just walked out of Birks. Asked them about ordering a Panerai strap and was told that they are no longer a Panerai dealer :(

25 June 2017, 06:16 AM	#30
moofur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 83	And.... All the stores at Yorkdale are now open :) I was there yesterday and the service was fantastic.

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