omni Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 I know this is a replica forum but many will eventually purchase a genuine since our appreciation of timepieces is on a higher level from rep. collecting. I just came back this week from a convention and had the pleasure of touring all the watch stores that I could find on the Las Vegas strip. Of course the 3 tiered-level Tourneau Store in Ceasar's Forum Shops was a must (with a great selection of pre-owned watches) but several stores in the Bellagio and the Venetian rounded out all the luxury brands Tourneau may have missed. I had researched a lot of pricing (Panerai never is given a discount) and spouting hororological knowledge didn't hurt in sizing me up as a customer. One store everytime would give me "their" price which ran very close to the lowest prices I could find on the internet or at the Diamond Mart in Los Angeles. That was HOROLOGIO in the Venetian, I was pleasantly surprised at their willingness to sell below their list, almost 27-30% off on pretty much everything I was interested in. Tourneau claimed they could discount the prices but it was only 10-15% in most cases. That gave me the incentive to purchase a watch from HOROLOGIO (an AD rather than an internet site). Just a tip if your into picking up a watch in Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exper Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 I guess the question is what did you get ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy697 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Ya everytime I go to vegas (which is about twice a year) I always go the shop in ceasers. Next time go all the way up to the top and they have the $150,000+ watches. The lady took one out and handed it to me and I promptly handed it back to her before I owned it due to droping it on the floor!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 One store everytime would give me "their" price which ran very close to the lowest prices I could find on the internet or at the Diamond Mart in Los Angeles. That was HOROLOGIO in the Venetian, I was pleasantly surprised at their willingness to sell below their list, almost 27-30% off on pretty much everything I was interested in. <<snip>> That gave me the incentive to purchase a watch from HOROLOGIO (an AD rather than an internet site). Just a tip if your into picking up a watch in Vegas. I don't remember if it was the same store (are they an Omega AD, Omni?) but I have a similar experience from my one and only visit to Vegas and a watch shop at The Venetian. I was eyeing up the SMPs and a salesman spotted my ubiquitous but now increasingly rare '99% perfect' rep. He said "I see you already have one!" to which I replied that I did and I was just checking their prices! Rather than throw me out ( ) he noticed immediately from my accent I was from the UK and said he could probably beat the prices I was used to seeing by at least 30%!! I had little intention of buying, but the salesman's candidness and helpfulness was a refreshing change from the usual anals you find working in AD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 The store is in St. Mark's Square (The Main Piazza) in the Venetian Canal Shoppes, I don't remember or think they had Omegas. @r11co, yes, it is refreshing being offered good discounts by an AD. Answer to what did I buy? Without getting into "Jetmid" status, it was a substantial purchase. I'll probably purchase there again next year, same time, same convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yt74 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 A very informative thread, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) The store is in St. Mark's Square (The Main Piazza) in the Venetian Canal Shoppes.... Sorry, but for all I enjoyed Vegas, as an Italian citizen I find describing the concrete and glassfibre warehouse with the artificial dampness on the floor tiles being decribed as 'St. Mark's square' rather comical. My impression of 'The Venetian' compared to the real Venice was like being in a Walt Disney cartoon version of reality. Out of all the hotels in Vegas, the only one that didn't have me laughing out loud was The Bellagio as it didn't try to ape another part of the world. Edited May 31, 2006 by r11co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Sorry, but for all I enjoyed Vegas, as an Italian citizen I find describing the concrete and glassfibre warehouse with the artificial dampness on the floor tiles being decribed as 'St. Mark's square' rather comical. My impression of 'The Venetian' compared to the real Venice was like being in a Walt Disney cartoon version of reality. Out of all the hotels in Vegas, the only one that didn't have me laughing out loud was The Bellagio as it didn't try to ape another part of the world. You got that right, every mega resort hotel in Vegas is a cartoon of reality. Having stayed in suites in both Bellagio and Venetian, I'd say the latter was better just on personal preference. But having been to the real Bellagio on Lake Cuomo, I think good or bad, the Italian themes are the best. Think how I felt when I traveled 2000 miles from Maui and stayed at the Mandalay Bay with its artificial surf and beach pool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Answer to what did I buy? Without getting into "Jetmid" status, it was a substantial purchase. Now everyone is just more curious. So let me rephrase the question; WHAT WATCH DID YOU BUY!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Reading this I am starting to think that maybe I should take a visit to Las Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 seriously omni, tell us that way we'll have something to tease you about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrinaustin Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 seriously omni, tell us that way we'll have something to tease you about and demand you post pictures of or we'll call you out. In fact, I'm calling you out already. I don't think you bought a watch at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondbaseman12 Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 I will be in vegas next week, will I get in trouble if they spot my pam 127 and by any slight change see it is a rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) No trouble at all. Enjoy your trip! EDIT: My sincerest appologies; I just noticed the date. Edited August 7, 2006 by Linder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy697 Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Well since the post has been reseructed how was your trip and did anyone notice your watch? I am going back in Oct!! I cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'll be there for a week in December. Really looking forward to the window shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 My impression of 'The Venetian' compared to the real Venice was like being in a Walt Disney cartoon version of reality. Thats kinda the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuhoover Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 r11co, I was in Las Vegas a few years ago and stayed at the Venetian. Wow, this is really cool, I thot. I also saw a documentary shortly thereafter about how they painstakingly recreated so much of Venice. Real cool, I thot. Then last year my wife and I spent a couple of weeks in Italy, and after visiting Venice I can honestly say that there absolutely NO comparison between the real Venice and the fake one. Not even close. There is so much life and vibrancy in the real Venice that is lacking in the plastic fakeness of Las Vegas. Basically, Las Vegas is one big shopping mall and casino joint with "themes." Nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwg777 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Sorry, but for all I enjoyed Vegas, as an Italian citizen I find describing the concrete and glassfibre warehouse with the artificial dampness on the floor tiles being decribed as 'St. Mark's square' rather comical. My impression of 'The Venetian' compared to the real Venice was like being in a Walt Disney cartoon version of reality. Out of all the hotels in Vegas, the only one that didn't have me laughing out loud was The Bellagio as it didn't try to ape another part of the world. But when I went to Venice 2 yrs ago, rode on the gondola, it was pretty sad. Because the entire town was a ghost town. No one lives there anymore, buildings were dirty and in ruins, and its all run up by shops trying to lure tourists. So I thought I'd be totally impressed by Venice, but I was left with a feeling of sadness and emptiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanerich Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Basically, Las Vegas is one big shopping mall and casino joint with "themes." Nothing more. Gosh, you think? Were you also disillusioned at discovering that Disneyland is not actually the "happiest place on earth" but a theme park, nothing more? But seriously . . . c'mon, it's VEGAS baby. You go for the gambling, food, strip clubs and the fact that you can stumble around drunk 24 hours a day if you want. The fancy hotels exist to talk the wife/girlfriend into going to Vegas. If a person goes really expecting the Venetian to be like Venice or New York New York like New York or the Luxor to be like Egypt then you deserve to be disappointed. On the other hand it is true that I have met people who have said in all seriousness "why go to New York or Venice when Vegas has it all?" and those people make me cry a little inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl350z Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 hey omni i used to work for the venetian as a concierge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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