Patek Philippe To Open First US Brand Boutique In Los Angeles
While the famous high-end watch maker Patek Philippe certainly has other mono-brand boutiques in other parts of the world, they will open their very first American stand-alone boutique this month in July of 2012. The location is Los Angeles on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Patek Philippe timepieces have been featured in the watch and jewelry store Gearys on the same street. In cooperation with the powerful retailer, Patek Philippe's Los Angeles brand boutique will be operated by Gearys and will be located across the street from them.Luxury watch brand boutiques are very common on and around the famous shopping street in Beverly Hills. Now Patek Philippe joins a range of other high-end watch makers in having an exclusive location for collectors to view and purchase a large selection of Patek Philippe timepieces. Gearys is the perfect partner for the boutique because of their extensive knowledge of the brand and relationship with customers in the Los Angeles area.The Los Angeles boutique

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