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OmegaJJH · 22 September 2017, 10:44 PM

Yesterday was a good day!

Anyone who knows the UK watch market at the moment (especially Rolex) is a frustrating thing

My Rolex purchase history is with Goldsmiths, who i've bought a Sub C and 36mm Datejust from within the last 2 years. When I enquired about a Daytona C a while back they pretty much laughed in my face so feel my business clearly isn't valued so have voted with my feet and bought from another AD who have bent over backwards to help me (including staying open late!!) so i've severed all ties with Goldsmiths and am now kicking myself as to why I went there in the first place as in relationship terms am having to start over.

I came away with a huge smile on my face having purchased/Ordered 2 watches:

1 x Sub C LV (aka The Hulk) with a 6-12 month wait

So to scratch the itch I bought a watch i've been coveting for some time, the IWC Portofino.

This watch is truly stunning, I mean gorgeous! No picture i've taken even comes close to doing it justice unfortunately. Elegant & timeless.

IWC doesn't seem to have a particularly good reputation on here, not too sure why? They have many nice models however my freakishly girly small wrists limits my watch selection and many IWC's are just too big for me.

This should keep me happy during the looooong wait for the Hulk

Now, some pics....

And finally, a group shot:

NewEnthusiast · 22 September 2017, 10:54 PM

Gorgeous collection. Congratulations. Maybe some pics with the pens?

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OmegaJJH · 22 September 2017, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NewEnthusiast

Gorgeous collection. Congratulations. Maybe some pics with the pens?

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Thanks James!!

My vintage Omega is missing as it's strapped to my wife's wrist.

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SG56 · 22 September 2017, 11:04 PM

Gorgeous watch!

NewEnthusiast · 22 September 2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Thanks James!!

My vintage Omega is missing as it's strapped to my wife's wrist.

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Beautiful! Hope your wife is enjoying the Omega.

GGGMT · 22 September 2017, 11:20 PM

Nice collection. Curious, why would Goldsmith's laugh in your face upon inquiry of a watch?

OmegaJJH · 22 September 2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GGGMT

Nice collection. Curious, why would Goldsmith's laugh in your face upon inquiry of a watch?

Because the UK watch market is so completely and utterly ridiculous at the moment the Goldsmiths staff are on a complete power trip.

They quoted me a 25 year wait (yes you heard that right, 25 YEARS) for a Daytona.

It is pretty much impossible to buy any SS Sports watch in the U.K. at the moment without being placed on a waiting list.

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Hollister · 22 September 2017, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Because the UK watch market is so completely and utterly ridiculous at the moment the Goldsmiths staff are on a complete power trip.

They quoted me a 25 year wait (yes you heard that right, 25 YEARS) for a Daytona.

It is pretty much impossible to buy any SS Sports watch in the U.K. at the moment without being placed on a waiting list.

How to lose a customer in one easy step. What a bunch of jokers.

Nice IWC, btw. I've got my eye on a vintage IWC as we speak.

GGGMT · 23 September 2017, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

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They quoted me a 25 year wait (yes you heard that right, 25 YEARS) for a Daytona.

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Fwow! Time to come to the US, fill up a suitcase, and go back

OmegaJJH · 23 September 2017, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

How to lose a customer in one easy step. What a bunch of jokers.

Nice IWC, btw. I've got my eye on a vintage IWC as we speak.

That's stunning James. Would be a worthy addition to your already superb collection

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Hollister · 23 September 2017, 12:44 AM

FYI, it's a 521 from 1969, rose gold. They want £2995, which I think is a bit too much. It's gorgeous, though, and just look at those lugs!

OmegaJJH · 23 September 2017, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

FYI, it's a 521 from 1969, rose gold. They want £2995, which I think is a bit too much. It's gorgeous, though, and just look at those lugs!

If you plan on keeping it forever then it's not too much.

If you plan on flipping in future I'd probably be more comfortable at £2,500.

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Hollister · 23 September 2017, 12:55 AM

Good advice. So many watches, so little money.

OmegaJJH · 23 September 2017, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollister

So many watches, so little money.

Tell me about it

SearChart · 23 September 2017, 01:18 AM

Congratulations James! I have a soft spot for dresswatches you know

Congrats in advance on the hulk, I love that watch as well

OmegaJJH · 23 September 2017, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Congratulations James! I have a soft spot for dresswatches you know

Congrats in advance on the hulk, I love that watch as well

Thanks Bas.

The green dial is amazing and has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

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nick c · 23 September 2017, 01:40 AM

Very nice! Congrats

mps354 · 23 September 2017, 01:56 AM

well done!

SearChart · 23 September 2017, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Thanks Bas.

The green dial is amazing and has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

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I agree

Fiddich · 23 September 2017, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Because the UK watch market is so completely and utterly ridiculous at the moment the Goldsmiths staff are on a complete power trip.

They quoted me a 25 year wait (yes you heard that right, 25 YEARS) for a Daytona.

It is pretty much impossible to buy any SS Sports watch in the U.K. at the moment without being placed on a waiting list.

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What a bunch of idiots. I would have felt insulted to be quoted 25 years.

AK797 · 23 September 2017, 09:09 AM

Congrats James, that IWC is a sharp dress piece and perfect foil to the black subc!

SemperFi · 25 September 2017, 01:54 AM

The IWC is a beautiful piece. Congrats James.

OmegaJJH · 25 September 2017, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats James, that IWC is a sharp dress piece and perfect foil to the black subc!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

The IWC is a beautiful piece. Congrats James.

Cheers guys

Hairdude1 · 25 September 2017, 02:24 PM

Congrats

BNA/LION · 25 September 2017, 02:27 PM

Congratulations!

HK Islandboy · 25 September 2017, 02:27 PM

That's a lovely piece and fits well into your collection. Congratulations

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22 September 2017, 10:44 PM	#1
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Double Incoming!!! (Sort of) Yesterday was a good day! Anyone who knows the UK watch market at the moment (especially Rolex) is a frustrating thing My Rolex purchase history is with Goldsmiths, who i've bought a Sub C and 36mm Datejust from within the last 2 years. When I enquired about a Daytona C a while back they pretty much laughed in my face so feel my business clearly isn't valued so have voted with my feet and bought from another AD who have bent over backwards to help me (including staying open late!!) so i've severed all ties with Goldsmiths and am now kicking myself as to why I went there in the first place as in relationship terms am having to start over. I came away with a huge smile on my face having purchased/Ordered 2 watches: 1 x Sub C LV (aka The Hulk) with a 6-12 month wait So to scratch the itch I bought a watch i've been coveting for some time, the IWC Portofino. This watch is truly stunning, I mean gorgeous! No picture i've taken even comes close to doing it justice unfortunately. Elegant & timeless. IWC doesn't seem to have a particularly good reputation on here, not too sure why? They have many nice models however my freakishly girly small wrists limits my watch selection and many IWC's are just too big for me. This should keep me happy during the looooong wait for the Hulk Now, some pics.... And finally, a group shot:

22 September 2017, 11:04 PM	#4
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25 September 2017, 01:54 AM	#22
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The IWC is a beautiful piece. Congrats James. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

25 September 2017, 02:24 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

25 September 2017, 02:27 PM	#25
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

22 September 2017, 10:54 PM	#2
NewEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: James Location: Great Britain Watch: Air King/Seamaster Posts: 565	Gorgeous collection. Congratulations. Maybe some pics with the pens? Sent from my LG-H340n using Tapatalk

22 September 2017, 11:20 PM	#6
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,345	Nice collection. Curious, why would Goldsmith's laugh in your face upon inquiry of a watch?

23 September 2017, 12:44 AM	#11
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	FYI, it's a 521 from 1969, rose gold. They want £2995, which I think is a bit too much. It's gorgeous, though, and just look at those lugs!

23 September 2017, 12:55 AM	#13
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	Good advice. So many watches, so little money.

23 September 2017, 01:40 AM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice! Congrats

23 September 2017, 01:56 AM	#18
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	well done!

23 September 2017, 09:09 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Congrats James, that IWC is a sharp dress piece and perfect foil to the black subc!

25 September 2017, 02:27 PM	#26
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	That's a lovely piece and fits well into your collection. Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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