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Style Q&A: Rolex boutique opens in Vancouver

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· November 4, 2016

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Style Q&A: Rolex boutique opens in Vancouver

As the founder of the Global Watch Company, it’s safe to say that Sassan Pourfar knows a lot about watches. But he knows luxury timepieces the best. That’s why Pourfar is bringing the first standalone boutique for renowned timepiece brand Rolex to Vancouver. The watch aficionado chatted with Postmedia in advance of the opening.

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