Three Days in Santa Barbara with Hanhart

This past weekend, Hanhart USA in the person of Anthony Siragusa did a bit of barnstorming here in Santa Barbara. It was a three-day Hanhart-fest at 33 Jewels. And for those three days, there was perhaps the largest collection of Hanhart watches and stop watches "in captivity".

And the local watch enthusiasts were out in force.   

And what was really great about these three days was the level of customer engagement. Anthony Siragusa really seems to understand the importance of making those personal connections with the ACTUAL CUSTOMER.

And I am pleased to say that I still have most of the old "moves" from my Tourneau/DOXA days!

Spoiler alert -

33 Jewels at El Paseo is the newest Hanhart Retail partner!

Hanhart Comes to Santa Barbara - An Invitation!

As most of you know, I live in Santa Barbara.  I am very pleased to invite anyone in the area who is interested to a three day Hanhart event at 33 Jewels in Santa Barbara!

Courtesy of Hanhart

Starting Friday afternoon, Anthony Siragusa - Hanhart North America, myself, and the team at 33 Jewels will be sharing the Hanhart collection.  This is not just a "cocktail" party with food and "props", this is an opportunity to meet the Hanhart North America team, check out the watches in person, and even buy them!  This is a three day (technically 2 day and one afternoon/evening) "Pop-Up" store, so for those of you who have been wanting to buy a Hanhart - this is your opportunity!

Courtesy of Hanhart

Anthony Siragusa is a longtime veteran of the watch industry and is often sought out by watch retail stores as a training advisor owing to his knowledge and experience.  And me?  Well, I know a little ; )

So SAVE THE DATE(s)!

Who: 33 Jewels at El Paseo 33jewels.com & Hanhart Watches

What: Special 3-day event to introduce the Hanhart watch collection and North American Team.

Where: 33 Jewels at El Paseo, 814 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 957-9100

When: Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5–7:30 p.m. with fine Scotch, beer and hors d’oeuveres. 

Reception continues Saturday October 13, 5–7:30 p.m. The collection will be shown all day Sunday.
Regular store hours: Mon.-Sat. 11a.m. – 6p.m., Sunday 12-5p.m., closed Tuesdays.

Hanhart arrives in the US!

Thomas Morf, Anthony Siragusa, Tobias Bamert

Hanhart is here!  For all of you out there constantly asking - when will Hanhart be available in the US?  Well the wait is over!  Anthony Siragusa has been tapped to introduce the brand here.  A veteran of the watch industry with a proven track record, Hanhart is clearly in good hands.

I had a chance to catch up with Thomas Morf, Hanhart's Head of Sales Tobias Bamert, and Anthony this past weekend at the JCK SWISS Watch show.  A few truly great retail partners have already come on board, and an exciting Hanhart event is scheduled for the coming weeks - stay tuned!

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