ton market and look forward to meeting a new clien- tele that will add to our longtime Houston clients and friends.” Indeed, the independent jewelry house will open in September in the new 14-acre retail destina- tion River Oaks District, slated to fundamentally alter Houston’s luxury landscape with the Oliver McMillan -designed development. de Boulle has carried Patek Philippe for over 23 years and has assembled one of the largest inventories of in the world. “de Boulle and Patek Philippe are family-owned companies; de Boulle’s brand aligns perfectly with Patek in that both represent the epitome of precision, beauty and finely crafted luxury goods,” adds Boulle. “The opportunity to open a second location alongside Patek, puts de Boulle on a path for continued growth.” In addition, Denis Boulle will introduce the de Boulle Experience™ to Houston with his vision of providing customers a premier collection of fine jewelry, impec- cable service and a beautiful and friendly environment. Patek Philippe As the last Geneva-based, family owned watch manu- facturer, Patek Philippe’s remarkable history spans over 175 years. The company’s reputation for providing rare, high quality, hand-finished timepieces known to last for generations continues to drive watch enthusiasts to the brand. Patek Philippe’s clientele include heads of state, royalty, Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities and connoisseurs around the world. The rich legacy that these two re- spected and trusted brands share will be reflected in the Patek Philippe Showroom at the River Oaks District. “It is rare to find partners like de Boulle who share sim- ilar ideals and fundamental direction. Because of Patek Philippe’s limited production, in the past 10 years it has been rare to consider a new point of sale,” said Patek Philippe President, Larry Pettinelli. “However, we are very pleased to share a new project with one of our lon-
Center spread: de Boulle store front in Houston, Texas
Left page: marble entrance inlayed with brass de Boulle logo
Right page: a glimpse into the store
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