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Old 28 February 2011, 07:41 AM   #1
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Buying Rolex in London

Hi guys, I'd like to purchase a pre-owned Rolex watch with diamonds for my wife (probably a day/datejust. Can you recommend credible stores?

In the meanwhile I found these stores, anyone knows them?

http://www.secondtimeround.biz/index.php (saw a negative review on another website)
http://www.fitzroviawatches.co.uk/
http://www.chicii.co.uk/bespoke-jewe...d-watches.html
http://www.armourwinston.co.uk/
http://www.capitalwatchandjewellery....p/prodList.asp
http://www.daviddugganwatches.co.uk/
http://www.watches.co.uk/

Thanks,
Michael
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Old 28 February 2011, 07:53 AM   #2
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i bpought a submaariner from david duggan, it was a feb 09 one & i got it in sept 09 at a cost of 3500, only 400 off list price - but they were decent people to deal with if that helps and have a good service dept, & have been around for ages
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Old 28 February 2011, 07:56 AM   #3
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www.austinkaye.co.uk

Some say they're overpriced but I don't know. And they certainly seem credible.
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Old 28 February 2011, 07:59 AM   #4
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Anything from the Burlington Arcade is gonna cost ya. I found their prices very high even for the none vintage stuff. They are very knowledgeable though.
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Old 28 February 2011, 11:42 PM   #5
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Anything from the Burlington Arcade is gonna cost ya. I found their prices very high even for the none vintage stuff. They are very knowledgeable though.
I agree. +1

Seriously, once you have got used to browsing the classifieds here on trf, everything is overpriced. For me I would only go to my regular AD for s discount if I wasn't buying over trf. The guys on there are a credit to this forum and the watch world.

Suggestion to mods though: let's have some uk seller specific sections please! Or atleast something that filters out the regular sellers with multiple listings at any given time

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Old 28 February 2011, 11:54 PM   #6
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I agree. +1

Seriously, once you have got used to browsing the classifieds here on trf, everything is overpriced. For me I would only go to my regular AD for s discount if I wasn't buying over trf. The guys on there are a credit to this forum and the watch world.

Suggestion to mods though: let's have some uk seller specific sections please! Or atleast something that filters out the regular sellers with multiple listings at any given time

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Classifieds are always cheaper that's true, but I'm picking this watch for the wife so I need her to try it one before knowing what to buy :)
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Old 28 February 2011, 08:09 AM   #7
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Hi guys, I'd like to purchase a pre-owned Rolex watch with diamonds for my wife (probably a day/datejust. Can you recommend credible stores?

In the meanwhile I found these stores, anyone knows them?

http://www.secondtimeround.biz/index.php (saw a negative review on another website)
http://www.fitzroviawatches.co.uk/
http://www.chicii.co.uk/bespoke-jewe...d-watches.html
http://www.armourwinston.co.uk/
http://www.capitalwatchandjewellery....p/prodList.asp
http://www.daviddugganwatches.co.uk/
http://www.watches.co.uk/

Thanks,
Michael

They're all well known and one assumes have reputations they'd like to maintain.

Especially as one could vent ones spleen if one was not happy for some reason on this forum..

You'll not get an uber bargain. Private will be cheaper but then you have the potential for skulduggery..

I'd say go visit, get a feel and decide at your leisure...

There's also "Carr's" nr Liverpool St. His prices make Burlington Arcade seem like utter bargains!!
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Old 28 February 2011, 08:19 AM   #8
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They're all well known and one assumes have reputations they'd like to maintain.

Especially as one could vent ones spleen if one was not happy for some reason on this forum..

You'll not get an uber bargain. Private will be cheaper but then you have the potential for skulduggery..

I'd say go visit, get a feel and decide at your leisure...

There's also "Carr's" nr Liverpool St. His prices make Burlington Arcade seem like utter bargains!!
Do you think I can find a diamond Rolex on Burlington Avenue at around 3-4k?
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Old 28 February 2011, 09:08 AM   #9
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I'll let some other UK members on here respond as I'm not up on prices for diamond Rolex.



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Do you think I can find a diamond Rolex on Burlington Avenue at around 3-4k?
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Old 28 February 2011, 03:05 PM   #10
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The selection at Burlington Arcade is vast and beautiful, but the prices are not for the faint of heart!
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Old 28 February 2011, 10:49 PM   #11
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One thing for sure is that the words Rolex+London makes me drool !! I'll bring my SD to the city next week,the hell with the paranoid mugging fears...
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Old 28 February 2011, 11:32 PM   #12
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In addition to David Duggan in Burlington Arcade, there's also Vintage Rolex across from Duggan that has a vast selection of vintage. I strolled by there last week and saw at least a few diamond face Rolexes - not sure which may have been smaller sizes, though. Check out there website: http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com/

Unlikely you will find any bargains there, similar to Duggan.

Both shops have been in Burlington Arcade for many years, so you can probably be assured of their quality and reputation.
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Old 1 March 2011, 02:00 AM   #13
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Try www.watchcentre.com on Bond St, 10mins walk from Burtlington Arcade. I buy a lot from them and have found the prices to be a bit more reasonable than Burlington Arcade but importantly they're not pushy.Can't stand pushy dealers.
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Old 1 March 2011, 03:12 AM   #14
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Austin Kaye in the Strand is always worth a look-in

http://www.austinkaye.co.uk/Home/Default.aspx
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Old 1 March 2011, 03:43 AM   #15
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Why don't you try some of the UK online dealers.

I have personally dealt with Watches of Distinction http://www.watchesofdistinction.com/ and Dream Watches http://www.dream-watches.co.uk/

I can recomend both.
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Old 1 March 2011, 06:23 AM   #17
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Thanks a lot guys, I'll take a look at all these places!
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Old 1 March 2011, 07:07 AM   #18
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i can recommend sanderson and son - ask for gary, solid dude
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Old 1 March 2011, 07:49 PM   #19
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Have any of you guys dealt with Second Time Around http://www.secondtimeround.biz ? They seem to sell bargains but I couldn't find any feedback about them.
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Old 1 March 2011, 07:50 PM   #20
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London is one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a Rolex........sorry but it's a no-brainer just buy from a trusted seller here and never look back
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Old 1 March 2011, 09:00 PM   #21
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London is one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a Rolex........sorry but it's a no-brainer just buy from a trusted seller here and never look back
Thanks, what do you called a trusted-seller? An AD or one of those in the list I put above?
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Old 1 March 2011, 09:09 PM   #22
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Thanks, what do you called a trusted-seller? An AD or one of those in the list I put above?
No he means the sellers on the forum here. As most are based in USA you need to be aware of import charges and handling fees (20% plus) or understand the ways if any, these sellers operate to get around import rules otherwise you will have a nasty shock as to real price.
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No he means the sellers on the forum here. As most are based in USA you need to be aware of import charges and handling fees (20% plus) or understand the ways if any, these sellers operate to get around import rules otherwise you will have a nasty shock as to real price.
Guess i'll need to wait and buy it in the US then :)
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Old 1 March 2011, 09:27 PM   #24
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Guess i'll need to wait and buy it in the US then :)
Best option but keep an eye out for the exchange rate, might also be worth sending a PM to trusted seller Tempoking, as I believe he may be based in both UK & USA
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