ここで一目惚れのアンティークウォッチを買った。…read more その1週間前に メキシコ国境の街でカルティエの時計をなくしていた。 30代終わりに頑張ったご褒美に 新宿伊勢丹で手に入れたベニュワール。 当時82万か87万だったと思う。 もうぶっ倒れそうなショックだった。 幸い、 子供時分、母の教育は物をなくした時は、 変わりに無くなってくれたんだと思いなさい。 今考えると超自己中、超ポジティブ。 これに救われた。 そんな少し落ち込んでいた1週間後に、 旅先のニューオリンズでこの時計(以下カノジョ)に出会った。 若い頃から夫にまるで男だと言われる。 運命を感じたら即決断。 うかうかしてらんない。 商品ケースの中でカノジョはひときわ輝いていた。 すぐに出してもらい身につけた。 するとたちまち元気が湧いてきた。 即決購入した4ヶ月後 ハリケーンカトリーナが街を襲った。 店の通りの無惨な姿が何度もテレビで流れた。 壊滅的、かつ暴動も相まって無法地帯となっていた。 我が家にやって来たカノジョは生き延びた。 私と一緒に生きている。 手巻き時計。今も変わらずゆっくりネジを廻すと、 心臓を打つ音を聴かせてくれる。(きちんと動く) 説明してくれた若い女性の笑顔も素敵だった。 自分の耳にカノジョを当てて、 ねぇ聴いて、心臓の音がするわよ。 と今度は私の耳に持ってきて聞かせた。 まわす時はゆっくり優しくね。 と何度かやって見せてくれた。 カノジョが何十年生きているのか。 ブランドが何かも不明。 アールデコから推定年齢100年位？ 見える場所に刻印も無い。 聞きもしなかったと思う。 値段は＄720。 とにかく一目惚れだった。 私達、出会えてよかったねと今も声をかける。 互いに運命の出会いだったんだと思う。 昨夜久しぶりにネジを巻いて身につけた。 朝もしっかり動いてる。 うーん惚れ惚れ。 自己満足。 聞く、聴く、 回す、廻す、 それとも巻く？ どう違うんだっけ？ 調べてみよう。

Surprisingly so much more than just a watch Shoppe! A FINE​ WATCH…read more and Assorted Jewelry Shoppe! And very knowledgeable and friendly employees and Jewelry and Watch repairs also!

I stopped in again for a Nato strap for one of my decent watches. $20 in and out. You won't find a…read morebetter watch store with affordability and selection in Slidell.

I am finally getting around to posting a review on this place. We took a gold-tone Longines watch…read morehere for repair back in 2019 before the Coronavirus lockdowns. It needed a new movement. Once things began going back to normal, we stopped in Summer of 2021 to ask about my watch. But I didn't have my repair ticket. Despite offering them proof of ID/ownership, they claimed they couldnt do anything for me without the repair ticket. Wow; nice way for them to get a free watch! If the ratings had a negative star button I'd be hitting it like a LabRat hittin' the food-pellet bar.

We stoped in Alpine Clocks and Jewelers today for watch batteries for a couple of my wife's watches…read moreand received courteous and efficient service at a good price. The guys there obviously know a lot about their trade and their wares and are pleased to share information. Conveniently located on Hwy 190.

If Mike at Alpine took the time to actually repair clocks, instead of writing long winded excuses…read more(lies) for keeping a clock for over 3 years he might actually get some work done. Shame on you!

I wrongly assumed Alpine clocks in Covington ,La. would be honest. the father/son operation…read moreripped me off to the tune of $ 650 by saying their clock repair has no warranty. Alpine Clock repair in Covington, La. charged $ 650 for clock repair and when I brought the clock back (because it didn't work), the kid said they don't honor any warranty on their clock repair. There is a horologist in Baton Rouge that is honest but Alpine clock repair in Covington is dishonest.

Please don't waste your TIME or money on Alpine Clocks. This father and son operation is not…read morecapable of repairing a sun dial. They had our grandfather clock for over a year, kept saying "these repairs take time." Trying to get any information over the phone about the work progress is a waste of time too. It had a small problem when they took it. But when we demanded it be returned, they had damaged the pendulum, replaced the chime tubes in reverse order, installed the weights backwards, had their hand/fingerprints all over the brass and now the clock doesn't chime or strike and the tarnished brass looks awful. I would give them a ZERO rating if it were possible.

I smashed my wedding ring on something on a Thursday. It was unwearable and we were going out of…read morethe country on Tuesday. I brought my ring in on Friday and just assumed I would not have it on my trip but the owner said he would take care of it. I got a call that it was ready on Saturday! Amazing customer service. Amazing work! I'll be back.

A couple of years ago, for our 50th wedding anniversary, I called on Brian to build me several…read morerings that when combined together "banded" our Family presented on my wife's ring finger. We worked through several designs and concepts until we found a most purposeful presentation, which my wife, and many others over the years, adore. Recently, I returned to Lowe's with a challenge and as always they were up to the task. I have a medal I have worn on a chain around my neck for over 53 years. It was removed for boot camp and for medical procedures and tests other than that it remained around my neck. Needless to say, the sterling silver was worn and I was afraid that the jump ring and or bail would be giving way soon, as even with the naked eye one could see the wearing of the silver. Brian, looked at this personal treasure as his own and with an expression of respect and dignity offered several options to repair and replace portions of the medal without altering my lifelong treasure, which was gifted to me by my wife before our wedding. Lowe's, lead by Brian, was masterful in handling my "treasure" respecting, as if it were their own, my 53 years of wearing this medal. Thank you Brian for your craft and all the folks at Lowe's who always greet me as family.

Absolutely wonderful results. We were very pleased with the…read morenew design and jewelry pieces.

Great service and jewelry selection..from repairing chains to locating gems to displaying beautiful…read moreitems to replacing watch batteries - and all with a smile!

The furniture and items are great for beautifully decorating or redecorating a home, or adorning…read moreoneself with fabulous jewelry finds. Great gift shopping in a pleasant environment that is neat and organized. I enjoy shopping there.

I'm in Patina a couple of times a month, and I don't find a bargain every time, but I often do…read more Over the past several years I've picked up multiple pieces of furniture, sometimes for next to nothing, as I watch items over time and wait until they're significantly discounted. That's how consignment works, so I'm not sure why folks are complaining about not getting much for their consigned items. If no one wants it, it takes time and discounts to move it off the floor. If it doesn't sell, I've taken things back and sold myself on FB marketplace. I just don't like doing that for everything. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and honest if they don't think they'll be able to sell something for you.

WOW!! All these positive reviews! Wish I was one. Unfortunately I was not. Being from the…read moresouthshore I frequently go to Aucoin Heart. Decides to give Boudreaux a try. Made sure to call before hand to make sure they were able to change the battery in my tag hauer. Yes!! Come on in!! Walk in, there were a few people waiting. I show them my watch, that was purchased from Aucoin Heart and they looked at me like I had 3 eyeballs. Made me very embarrassed Never again. Nobody beats Aucoin heart. I'm sorry. They treat you like royalty. Not this establishment. I'll take the drive across the lake. Aucoin heart changes the battery for free anyway.

Boudreaux's Jewelers is a great, local jeweler…read more I recently purchased a new watch and needed the band adjusted. The watch came with an extra link, but I needed an expert to attach it. I decided to stop by Boudreaux's on the recommendation of a family member, and was very pleased with their service. Despite not being an authorized seller for the watch brand I owned, their expert was able to install the band in under five minutes. Problem was that the watch still didn't fit. This caused me great frustration, but the jeweler had an easy suggestion. He whipped out his catalog and ordered one additional link. I figured it would be a week or so for it to arrive, but in a couple of days, they called and told me it was in. Now for the interesting part of the review. When I told my mom that I needed to stop at Boudreaux's for my watch link, she remembered a piece of jewelry that she had dropped off to repair. Problem was that she had dropped it off nearly two years before and forgot to pick it up. I was sure that Boudreaux's would have melted it down or sold it, but surprisingly they had it in a box somewhere. They told us that they actually never get rid of stuff customers forget, they just box it up. That kind of service is amazing in this day and age. More amazing is that since I was buying a watch link, they didn't even charge her for her repair. If you need jewelry or repair services, I strongly encourage you to check out Boudreaux's.

My Jeweler ! Charlie is the best :)…read moreDoes ALL my custom work. Best Jeweler on the Northshore. The whole shop is friendly and helpful. I can't say enough good things.

Friendly staff. Great prices especially on watch battery replacement versus other jewelry stores on…read morethe NorthShore. I also got my Lacoste sunglasses fixed here. This is our go-to spot for gifts, decor etc.