Thank you for your message, my dear Nicolas

Mar 09, 2010,05:47 AM
 

Well yes, I'm the happy owner of this new Belgian boutique.

It has always been my dream, to live everyday my passion for watches, to discuss watches with brands, customers, collectors etc.

After many long months of thinking, I have decided to change life. It was an important decision as I was the owner of a successful direct marketing company...

I have some hard work now, to build up a reputation and succeed in this quite risky challenge (starting from zero, very big investments etc).

My passion is my drive ; that's the reason why I decided to be the first one in Belgium with brands like Parmigiani Fleurier, Roger Dubuis, Jaquet Droz, De Bethune, Romain Gauthier ! And now that we are open, I have a lot of contacts with many brands : Baselworld will be 3 crazy days.

I'm extremely cautious and don't want to claim victory too soon but the shop has been open for three and a half months now and the start is very promising. I meet very interesting people, and I speak about watches all day, I sell nice pieces : it's fantastic ! ;-)

Thanks again for your message, Nicolas, and if you ever come to Brussels, do not hesitate to call me !

Cheers,

Emmanuel


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A visit to Hall of Time in Brussels

 
 By: foversta : March 8th, 2010-12:45
I spent the latest end of the week in Brussels, taking advantage of the short distance between Paris and the capital of Belgium. You only need 1h30 to reach Brussels by train and believe me, it is a true disorientation! But it is another story and I will ...  

Seems like a cool place to visit!

 
 By: DRMW : March 8th, 2010-12:52
Thanks FX for the pics, this place seems like a great place to see some cool toys! The DeBethune and RD looks great, which were your favorites? -MW

The DBS is a true beauty.

 
 By: foversta : March 8th, 2010-13:02
Of course, the work on the Roger Dubuis is impressive. It is very funny, it seems that the caliber is very simple even if it has a tourbillon. The RD caliber is not a skeletonized caliber, it was designed to get this lay-out. But the DBS speaks more to me... 

thankyou for the great pics Fr.Xavier.

 
 By: G99 : March 8th, 2010-13:19
this AD wasnt opened when i visited in December or i dont think it was. Filip didnt take me there so i'm assuming the former. i really like the look of the Corum golden bridge style tourbillon, the Roger Dubois and the Parmigiani Bugatti. thanks again Gra... 

Avenue Louise ...

 
 By: bimbeano : March 8th, 2010-13:41
... we were going there but spent too much time in the pub Graham ... when you visit me next week (or one of the weeks afterwards) we'll go and have a look ... . Filip

it wasnt the beer it...

 
 By: G99 : March 8th, 2010-13:51
it wasnt the beer it was the Bovet my friend :)) we'll visit next time i come to see you. dont know when that will be as much to Andy's horror i've promised to visit him soon. he's about run out of excuses and will cave in shortly :))))) best G

Congrats to Emmanuel,

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2010-13:23
He's a true passionate, a real watchnut, and I'm very happy to see that he conretized his idea, his dreams! What a nice selection of watches, from De Bethune to Parmigiani, without forgetting some other nice brands. I wish him the best of luck in his ente... 

Emmanuel?...

 
 By: pplater : March 8th, 2010-16:34
Emmanuel, once of 'Chronopassion'? Cheers, pplater.

No, pplater, nothing to see with Chronopassion, for once... :)

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2010-21:42
But it is more convenient to let him introduce himself, as he's one of ..us. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-03-08 21:43:17

Thank you for your message, my dear Nicolas

 
 By: Emmanuel H : March 9th, 2010-05:47
Well yes, I'm the happy owner of this new Belgian boutique. It has always been my dream, to live everyday my passion for watches, to discuss watches with brands, customers, collectors etc. After many long months of thinking, I have decided to change life.... 

I will, Emmanuel, I will

 
 By: amanico : March 9th, 2010-13:45
And I'm very happy to know tha the risks you took are winning risks! It's really great to see a friend living his passion at this point, and to organize his life all around it. Hope to be able to meet you soon! Very Best from Paris. Nicolas

Nice to see your new adventure Emmanuel

 
 By: moc : March 9th, 2010-14:04
It will be a pleasure to come and visit soon as London is very close...Mo

Wow.

 
 By: VMM : March 8th, 2010-13:25
It looks like a very nice and interesting place to visit. Many, many stunning timepieces. Thanks FX. Vte

Looks like a very nice boutique ...

 
 By: bimbeano : March 8th, 2010-13:43
... and just 30 minutes away .... .. if i'd known i'd arranged a meeting FX .... aahh, we're always too busy ... If i find the time i'll check it out one of these weeks, looking forward to meeting one of our Purists ... Thanks for the report FX ! Filip

Next time I will phone you Philip.

 
 By: foversta : March 8th, 2010-13:58
I was very busy during the week-end but next time I will phone you before. Guess what ? When we had the dinner in Brussels on Saturday, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde were at the same restaurant ! Fr.Xavier

OK , next time you call me at ...

 
 By: bimbeano : March 8th, 2010-14:58
... 555-69 69 69 69 69 69 ...

intersting...

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : March 8th, 2010-23:41
love the decoration of it as well. Thanks. Faisal

Mouth watering...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 9th, 2010-00:25
but tell me: It looks like the Blancpain has no Geneva stripes on the dial? Is that true? Thanks, Magnus...  

Looks like a great place

 
 By: Geo : March 9th, 2010-03:37
very interesting pieces in stock. certainly worth a visit. GEO

Many thanks for the report, François-Xavier

 
 By: Emmanuel H : March 9th, 2010-05:55
... and thanks also for coming in Brussels. It was a true pleasure to have those passionate discussions with you. Your pics are great and now, I know your secrets to improve mine ! I hope to see you again soon. Emmanuel

Great report FX and

 
 By: Quan : March 9th, 2010-06:05
Huge Success to you, Emmanuel

Wow, I gotta visit Brussle!

 
 By: KIH : March 9th, 2010-10:32
FX, thank you so much, as always, for very useful and informative report. Now I have at least 7 places to visit in Europe. When can I go? Maybe when I retired...? Best, Ken

wow. a lot of exquisite Pieces

 
 By: Tony A.H : March 9th, 2010-14:13
ohhhhhhh. i'm hungry for any one of those. thanks for sharing Tony