Buying Rolex in London

[miko432]

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

[memps]

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

[AndersB]

www.austinkaye.co.uk

Some say they're overpriced but I don't know. And they certainly seem credible.

[EchoBlueUK]

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.

[KR200]

Originally Posted by miko432

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!!

[miko432]

Originally Posted by KR200

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?

[KR200]

I'll let some other UK members on here respond as I'm not up on prices for diamond Rolex.

Originally Posted by miko432

Do you think I can find a diamond Rolex on Burlington Avenue at around 3-4k?

[sea-dweller]

The selection at Burlington Arcade is vast and beautiful, but the prices are not for the faint of heart!

[gettocard]

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...

[Rockrolex]

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.

[jameshe]

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

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

Thanks

[miko432]

Originally Posted by jameshe

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

Thanks

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 :)

[Chronos]

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.

[Chris B]

Austin Kaye in the Strand is always worth a look-in

http://www.austinkaye.co.uk/Home/Default.aspx

[Quicksilver]

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.

[World Time]

Mercy for the information

[miko432]

Thanks a lot guys, I'll take a look at all these places!

[Puffy]

i can recommend sanderson and son - ask for gary, solid dude

[miko432]

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.

[Lol-x]

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

[miko432]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

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?

[jdc]

Originally Posted by miko432

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.

[miko432]

Originally Posted by jdc

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 :)

[jdc]

Originally Posted by miko432

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

[miko432]

Originally Posted by jdc

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

Sorry for the noob question, but how do I find the list of trusted sellers?