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Time2time · 27 July 2011, 03:04 AM

I'm in Essex and got mine at Mappin & Webb in the City last August. I waited 3 months and that was when they first came to the U.K, (£4690, price rises eh?).

Seen them in WoS windows around the City and west End recently. WoS Royal exchange opposite bank Of England had one in their window last week!.

Goldsmiths in Lakeside said a few weeks when I chatted to someone in there a while ago. So a year is way off the mark.

You'll pick one up soon though, just tour the A.D's.

best of luck.

Ski Dweller · 27 July 2011, 03:14 AM

A year wait? Is the Sub C the new Daytona? Could be an intentional plan to bring its price up to $10K US.

R.G · 27 July 2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

It is always the same story: If you want to get a Rolex model which is highly in demand, don't visit the big dealers, they won't have any.

I personally always go up in the Swiss mountains to a smaller dealer in a little town, not a typical tourist location, and so far he always had what I was looking for.

It surely is a Rolex policy to serve ALL dealers at least with some new watches, so the smaller ones usually will have one in stock.

Tom

Here you are OP, find a Swiss mountain local to you. I believe Kent has lots of those!

UKSub · 27 July 2011, 08:44 AM

Goldsmiths in Newcastle both branches had submariner ceramic and the one of them had the LN and the LV in amongst a great selection of most models, probably biggest selection i've seen for awhile. This was on Sunday gone.

oldman2005 · 27 July 2011, 12:05 PM

Sub-C is pretty easy to find here in big dealers, I always see them everytime I walked in an AD. Some of the AD would even happily offer you some discount.

But I have read from quite a number of UK posters that they were in the waiting list for a sub or gmt that I thought was funny, like you were in the waiting list for a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label :)

The Joker · 28 July 2011, 12:58 AM

Passed 10 AD's today, 2 in the city(WoS, royal exchange), 4 on oxford st and 4 on bond st. Not one SubC in sight.

I asked in Selfridges, they said they had none. They had a SubC LV and a ND. Also asked in Mappin Webb, bottom of Bond St. They said they had 3 people on their waiting list and it was a popular watch. I should try an independent out of town.

RolexWatcher · 28 July 2011, 01:08 AM

TBH, I saw SubC in a few places in ADs.

I think you should just email the stores. I am sure there is one around. Remember big high street stores and move the watch around anyway!

R.G · 28 July 2011, 04:08 AM

Like I said in an earlier post... WOS, Brompton Road. Can get them transferred from other stores, or order direct from Rolex. 2 week wait on either method...

Moose66 · 28 July 2011, 05:08 AM

After years of contemplation I finally purchased a black ss sub c from Robinson's AD in Altrincham. No discount available, 1 month wait, excellent helpful staff. The major bonus as far as I was concerned was the reassurance of an AD and the payment plan of 20% deposit with remainder on 4 year interest free credit - an offer I felt was too good to miss and stress free

Atticus · 28 July 2011, 05:08 AM

Hello everyone - another very new user here! I picked up my first Rolex, a lovely SS Sub C, a month or so ago in London and I'll attest to the OP's struggles in finding a new one. The good people at Selfridges will tell you - accurately, as it turns out - that their allocation will be sold out within three days of delivery. I was lucky with one of the Bond Street stores the weekend after London's June delivery, but they are rather thin on the ground. Best of luck to the OP in tracking one down - when you do, you won't regret it. Mine is a thing of rare beauty!

The Joker · 28 July 2011, 06:01 AM

Nice one Atticus

, Welcome to the forum.

Whenever your ready, pics in a new thread is always greatly appreciated.

aquanaut · 28 July 2011, 06:21 AM

Aberdeen dealer Jamieson & carry have one in the window. Also have a 2010 pre owned non ceramic for sale

rabbithole88 · 28 July 2011, 06:31 AM

You could probably fly to the US for a face-to-face deal for less then the cost of VAT & Duty.

I just read that another poster reports seeing SubCs in the Duty Free at LHR, so you could even buy it there.

EchoBlueUK · 28 July 2011, 07:07 AM

Both AD's in Liverpool have about 3 each.

Paracentesis · 28 July 2011, 10:29 AM

No waiting list for Sub C, loads about.

Atticus · 28 July 2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Nice one Atticus

, Welcome to the forum.

Whenever your ready, pics in a new thread is always greatly appreciated.

Thank you kindly, sir. Will post pics in a new thread (normally I wouldn't be so brazen, but when in Rome...) as soon as I can.

R.G · 28 July 2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

No waiting list for Sub C, loads about.

The Joker · 28 July 2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose66

After years of contemplation I finally purchased a black ss sub c from Robinson's AD in Altrincham. No discount available, 1 month wait, excellent helpful staff. The major bonus as far as I was concerned was the reassurance of an AD and the payment plan of 20% deposit with remainder on 4 year interest free credit - an offer I felt was too good to miss and stress free

Hi and welcome Moose, any pics in the offering of your shiny new sub

Erix · 28 July 2011, 08:55 PM

Loads of SUBs available everywhere I look, if you can't find one in the UK then just pop over the channel, loads of them available on this side.

I got some waiting list BS when I bought mine, I just went hundred meters to the next AD and walked out with my sub.

Javaid · 28 July 2011, 09:48 PM

Hi Lumens
Good choice. Try Goldsmiths at Lakeside, Russel has been very helpfull. I was told the same story about Milgauss GV but managed to get one in a few days. Its going to be hard to get a discount though. Good luck.

walks · 29 July 2011, 12:12 AM

Hi Lumens,

I had a similar problem. I purchased from Ernest Jones (in May) and was told 3 months wait. I eventually got the watch 8 weeks from ordering.

I also went down the signet card route, purchased a couple of shares.. £50quid and then when the watch came in, showed them the card and hey presto £500 off. So I would certainly recommend doing it.

I does take about 3 -4 weeks for the signet card to arrive.

BTW - I did see a Sub-C LV in Ernest Jones Westfield yesterday. This is the first Sub-C I have seen in their window in 6 months and I have been checking pretty much every day (sad I know ). Now I am not sure if this is a sign that there is a decrease in demand or if they just happen to have one in.

boysie · 29 July 2011, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumens

but today tried on a Rolex Submariner and instantly fell in love with it.

Cant you buy the one you tried on?

Ray

RRGHOST1 · 29 July 2011, 07:55 AM

Miltonairs of Liverpool have new older pre ceramics and SeaDwellers.

28 July 2011, 05:08 AM	#39
Moose66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Posts: 2	Great Deal even at full MRSP After years of contemplation I finally purchased a black ss sub c from Robinson's AD in Altrincham. No discount available, 1 month wait, excellent helpful staff. The major bonus as far as I was concerned was the reassurance of an AD and the payment plan of 20% deposit with remainder on 4 year interest free credit - an offer I felt was too good to miss and stress free

28 July 2011, 06:01 AM	#41
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Nice one Atticus, Welcome to the forum. Whenever your ready, pics in a new thread is always greatly appreciated.

28 July 2011, 06:31 AM	#43
rabbithole88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF & HK Watch: Submariner 116610v Posts: 258	You could probably fly to the US for a face-to-face deal for less then the cost of VAT & Duty. I just read that another poster reports seeing SubCs in the Duty Free at LHR, so you could even buy it there. Last edited by rabbithole88; 28 July 2011 at 06:35 AM.. Reason: Read another post that aded information

28 July 2011, 08:55 PM	#49
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	Loads of SUBs available everywhere I look, if you can't find one in the UK then just pop over the channel, loads of them available on this side. I got some waiting list BS when I bought mine, I just went hundred meters to the next AD and walked out with my sub. __________________ Nice is nice

27 July 2011, 03:04 AM	#31
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	I'm in Essex and got mine at Mappin & Webb in the City last August. I waited 3 months and that was when they first came to the U.K, (£4690, price rises eh?). Seen them in WoS windows around the City and west End recently. WoS Royal exchange opposite bank Of England had one in their window last week!. Goldsmiths in Lakeside said a few weeks when I chatted to someone in there a while ago. So a year is way off the mark. You'll pick one up soon though, just tour the A.D's. best of luck.

27 July 2011, 03:14 AM	#32
Ski Dweller Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aspen, CO Watch: Swatch KikiPicasso Posts: 266	A year wait? Is the Sub C the new Daytona? Could be an intentional plan to bring its price up to $10K US.

27 July 2011, 08:44 AM	#34
UKSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 Posts: 83	Goldsmiths in Newcastle both branches had submariner ceramic and the one of them had the LN and the LV in amongst a great selection of most models, probably biggest selection i've seen for awhile. This was on Sunday gone.

27 July 2011, 12:05 PM	#35
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Sub-C is pretty easy to find here in big dealers, I always see them everytime I walked in an AD. Some of the AD would even happily offer you some discount. But I have read from quite a number of UK posters that they were in the waiting list for a sub or gmt that I thought was funny, like you were in the waiting list for a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label :)

28 July 2011, 12:58 AM	#36
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Passed 10 AD's today, 2 in the city(WoS, royal exchange), 4 on oxford st and 4 on bond st. Not one SubC in sight. I asked in Selfridges, they said they had none. They had a SubC LV and a ND. Also asked in Mappin Webb, bottom of Bond St. They said they had 3 people on their waiting list and it was a popular watch. I should try an independent out of town.

28 July 2011, 01:08 AM	#37
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	TBH, I saw SubC in a few places in ADs. I think you should just email the stores. I am sure there is one around. Remember big high street stores and move the watch around anyway!

28 July 2011, 04:08 AM	#38
R.G Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 419	Like I said in an earlier post... WOS, Brompton Road. Can get them transferred from other stores, or order direct from Rolex. 2 week wait on either method...

28 July 2011, 05:08 AM	#40
Atticus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Posts: 4	Hello everyone - another very new user here! I picked up my first Rolex, a lovely SS Sub C, a month or so ago in London and I'll attest to the OP's struggles in finding a new one. The good people at Selfridges will tell you - accurately, as it turns out - that their allocation will be sold out within three days of delivery. I was lucky with one of the Bond Street stores the weekend after London's June delivery, but they are rather thin on the ground. Best of luck to the OP in tracking one down - when you do, you won't regret it. Mine is a thing of rare beauty!

28 July 2011, 06:21 AM	#42
aquanaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 353	Aberdeen dealer Jamieson & carry have one in the window. Also have a 2010 pre owned non ceramic for sale

28 July 2011, 07:07 AM	#44
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Both AD's in Liverpool have about 3 each.

28 July 2011, 10:29 AM	#45
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	No waiting list for Sub C, loads about.

28 July 2011, 09:48 PM	#50
Javaid "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 5	Hi Lumens Good choice. Try Goldsmiths at Lakeside, Russel has been very helpfull. I was told the same story about Milgauss GV but managed to get one in a few days. Its going to be hard to get a discount though. Good luck.

29 July 2011, 12:12 AM	#51
walks "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 13	Hi Lumens, I had a similar problem. I purchased from Ernest Jones (in May) and was told 3 months wait. I eventually got the watch 8 weeks from ordering. I also went down the signet card route, purchased a couple of shares.. £50quid and then when the watch came in, showed them the card and hey presto £500 off. So I would certainly recommend doing it. I does take about 3 -4 weeks for the signet card to arrive. BTW - I did see a Sub-C LV in Ernest Jones Westfield yesterday. This is the first Sub-C I have seen in their window in 6 months and I have been checking pretty much every day (sad I know ). Now I am not sure if this is a sign that there is a decrease in demand or if they just happen to have one in.

29 July 2011, 07:55 AM	#53
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Miltonairs of Liverpool have new older pre ceramics and SeaDwellers.

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