The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 25 October 2011, 02:50 AM   #1
mrmckay
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Antarctica
Posts: 10
Vintage rolex dealers in London

Does anyone have any positive or negative things to say about david dugan or The vintage watch company? Saw some interesting vintage gmts today that were quite tempting... :)

Regards,
Chris
mrmckay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 03:02 AM   #2
Mark020
"TRF" Member
 
Mark020's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Amsterdam
Posts: 2,133
You didn't ask for prices I assume
Mark020 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 04:15 AM   #3
mrmckay
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Antarctica
Posts: 10
Correct just looked at what was displayed. I assume their prices are unreasonable? Any dealers that you recommend in London?

Regards,
Chris
mrmckay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 05:04 AM   #4
Chris B
"TRF" Member
 
Chris B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 9,631
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmckay View Post
Correct just looked at what was displayed. I assume their prices are unreasonable? Any dealers that you recommend in London?

Regards,
Chris
I've always found Austin Kaye in The Strand quite reasonable

http://www.austinkaye.co.uk/
Chris B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 04:18 AM   #5
DiamondJack
"TRF" Member
 
DiamondJack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: London
Watch: Quite a few
Posts: 4,315
Very reputable but with seriously high overheads in Burlington Arcade.... don't expect any bargains.

The sort of place tourists and the "I want one now" brigade go to get their vintage or pre-owned watches. Top dollar but also a good reputation...... But a great place to go to try on watches before you search the net and TRF/VRF to buy them
DiamondJack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 05:10 AM   #6
mrmckay
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Antarctica
Posts: 10
DiamondJack,
Thanks for the info. I'll likely go back later in the week to at least try a few on :) I come to the UK at least once per year to visit my wife's family( she is English ) but have never taken the opportunity to look at any watches while I'm here. I was surprised with the selection of vintage pieces that I saw today on the arcade and was wondering about the reputation of the two dealers that I mentioned.

Regards,
Chris
mrmckay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 05:15 AM   #7
Paulie 50
"TRF" Member
 
Paulie 50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Lancs. England
Posts: 1,000
Quote:
Originally Posted by DiamondJack View Post
Very reputable but with seriously high overheads in Burlington Arcade.... don't expect any bargains.

The sort of place tourists and the "I want one now" brigade go to get their vintage or pre-owned watches. Top dollar but also a good reputation...... But a great place to go to try on watches before you search the net and TRF/VRF to buy them
Bang on Jack; ok if you have just come from the moon, but other than that ??????
Paulie 50 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 05:27 AM   #8
TSW
"TRF" Member
 
TSW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
Burlington Arcade great selection of watches but with very steep price tags.
Attached Images
 
__________________

AP Owners Club
IG @swiss.watch.connection
TSW is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 05:48 AM   #9
Dan Pierce
2024 Pledge Member
 
Dan Pierce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,215
If heading to Burlington Arcade bring a drool towel and heart medicine.
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668
Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band
Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation
The Crown & Shield Club
Honorary Member of P-Club
Dan Pierce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 08:38 AM   #10
HORNBLOWER
"TRF" Member
 
HORNBLOWER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Ben
Location: Ireland
Watch: 1 OR 2
Posts: 2,640
oh BABY!!!!!! do they need a window cleaner?, I'm free!
HORNBLOWER is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 October 2011, 08:07 PM   #11
ekeko
"TRF" Member
 
ekeko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Alan Hunt
Location: UK
Watch: 1961 pcg 1675
Posts: 15
I bought a 5512 and a 1675, both early 60s pcg models and in top condition from Vintage Watch Company recently. VWC deals in quality vintage Rolexes which are not cheap but then the best never is.
ekeko is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.