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AustinB · 16 February 2016, 11:40 PM

Hello,

In just a couple of weeks I am looking to buy my first rolex and also one for my wife but am feeling a little overwhelmed by the number of dealers selling 2nd hand rolex watches here in London. I would be grateful to hear peoples views on what dealers they recommend currently i have been looking at the below shops so please let me know if these guys can be trusted and if there are any other london dealers i should be looking at.

Watchclub
Watchfinder
Watchcentre

Thanks

Austin

hsfrank · 17 February 2016, 12:29 AM

Our trusted sellers for sure

rootbeer7 · 17 February 2016, 12:31 AM

welcome, I've bought from Watchclub and Watchcentre in the past. Good, trustworthy but London prices!

Robbyman · 17 February 2016, 12:54 AM

On a personal note I avoid watchfinder. I would try Blowers In Hull if buying used. They are a little more expensive but I know they only buy the best in to retail. This means anything will only ever have a light polish. They have an office in Mayfair somewhere and I would buy from these guys no problem.

hoanghung45 · 17 February 2016, 12:55 AM

watchclub for sure. If you are lucky enough there will be one suite you right away. Otherwise it requires patience for the one you are looking for to pop up

AK797 · 17 February 2016, 12:59 AM

Those three are fine. Check out trustpilot for reviews of the best dealers.

daveathall · 17 February 2016, 01:15 AM

I would also add Blowers as well, I have used them before and find them good to deal with.

AustinB · 17 February 2016, 01:17 AM

Thanks for all the comments

jerseyden · 17 February 2016, 01:17 AM

Have dealt with Nino and Raj at Watch Centre. Always a pleasure.

dera · 17 February 2016, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hsfrank

Our trusted sellers for sure

For someone in London, trf USA based sellers are not a good place to buy at all.
Way too expensive.

gas-SD · 17 February 2016, 01:42 AM

I bought Rolex from Watchcentre a couple of times last year and would definitely buy from them again.

rootbeer7 · 17 February 2016, 02:34 AM

also bought from Blowers and Watches of Distinction. Very good service. pm for more details

red.earth · 17 February 2016, 02:46 AM

Not quite what you're after, but I suggest you check out the website of Watch Buyers .co.uk. I've been very happy with their service and prices.

dwjpaypal · 17 February 2016, 04:53 AM

Try trotters or rankins, both in Bethnal Green. Both sell used and much better prices than watchfinder.

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ARTISAN · 17 February 2016, 05:10 AM

hi
I have brought from watchfinder [ not cheap ] watchcentre , ,, I would get in touch with paul Thorpe of watchdealers,co,uk [ items of beauty ] great friendly guy,, tell him what you are after,,, and see what he comes back with........[ can be trusted ].

brettpaul · 17 February 2016, 05:23 AM

WatchClub et al around Bond Street are good sellers, but no deals to be had for sure and haggling over price is a non-starter.

When I was in London in January I did find a dealer (don't remember the name) that had BNIB grey market pieces from the Continent and high-quality used pieces at very reasonable prices....if you're standing outside the Bond Street tube stop and walk down to the right (toward the Intercontinental Park Lane) they're about .5-1 block down (depending on how you count the street crossings) - small shop, but good stock in the window.

Happy hunting!

manonabike · 17 February 2016, 08:29 AM

I have been using Hackett watches for a while now and have received excellent service and good prices. His stock is listed online.

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The Chiller · 17 February 2016, 03:01 PM

I am in the exact same position as Austin. Has anybody used or have a any feedback on Maunder Watch Co. please. Sorry to hijack your thread Austin.
Many thanks in advance.
Gary

16 February 2016, 11:40 PM	#1
AustinB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 8	Rolex Newbie - London Used Dealers Advice Hello, In just a couple of weeks I am looking to buy my first rolex and also one for my wife but am feeling a little overwhelmed by the number of dealers selling 2nd hand rolex watches here in London. I would be grateful to hear peoples views on what dealers they recommend currently i have been looking at the below shops so please let me know if these guys can be trusted and if there are any other london dealers i should be looking at. Watchclub Watchfinder Watchcentre Thanks Austin

17 February 2016, 12:29 AM	#2
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	Our trusted sellers for sure __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

17 February 2016, 01:15 AM	#7
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I would also add Blowers as well, I have used them before and find them good to deal with. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

17 February 2016, 05:23 AM	#16
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	WatchClub et al around Bond Street are good sellers, but no deals to be had for sure and haggling over price is a non-starter. When I was in London in January I did find a dealer (don't remember the name) that had BNIB grey market pieces from the Continent and high-quality used pieces at very reasonable prices....if you're standing outside the Bond Street tube stop and walk down to the right (toward the Intercontinental Park Lane) they're about .5-1 block down (depending on how you count the street crossings) - small shop, but good stock in the window. Happy hunting! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

17 February 2016, 12:31 AM	#3
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	welcome, I've bought from Watchclub and Watchcentre in the past. Good, trustworthy but London prices!

17 February 2016, 12:54 AM	#4
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	On a personal note I avoid watchfinder. I would try Blowers In Hull if buying used. They are a little more expensive but I know they only buy the best in to retail. This means anything will only ever have a light polish. They have an office in Mayfair somewhere and I would buy from these guys no problem.

17 February 2016, 12:55 AM	#5
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	watchclub for sure. If you are lucky enough there will be one suite you right away. Otherwise it requires patience for the one you are looking for to pop up

17 February 2016, 12:59 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Those three are fine. Check out trustpilot for reviews of the best dealers.

17 February 2016, 01:17 AM	#8
AustinB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 8	Thanks for all the comments

17 February 2016, 01:17 AM	#9
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	Have dealt with Nino and Raj at Watch Centre. Always a pleasure.

17 February 2016, 01:42 AM	#11
gas-SD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Cambs, England Watch: 116520,116523 Posts: 58	I bought Rolex from Watchcentre a couple of times last year and would definitely buy from them again.

17 February 2016, 02:34 AM	#12
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	also bought from Blowers and Watches of Distinction. Very good service. pm for more details

17 February 2016, 02:46 AM	#13
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	Not quite what you're after, but I suggest you check out the website of Watch Buyers .co.uk. I've been very happy with their service and prices.

17 February 2016, 04:53 AM	#14
dwjpaypal "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Posts: 111	Try trotters or rankins, both in Bethnal Green. Both sell used and much better prices than watchfinder. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2016, 05:10 AM	#15
ARTISAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: steve Location: south , east , uk Watch: all of them Posts: 448	hi I have brought from watchfinder [ not cheap ] watchcentre , ,, I would get in touch with paul Thorpe of watchdealers,co,uk [ items of beauty ] great friendly guy,, tell him what you are after,,, and see what he comes back with........[ can be trusted ].

17 February 2016, 08:29 AM	#17
manonabike "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London Posts: 11	I have been using Hackett watches for a while now and have received excellent service and good prices. His stock is listed online. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 February 2016, 03:01 PM	#18
The Chiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Posts: 39	I am in the exact same position as Austin. Has anybody used or have a any feedback on Maunder Watch Co. please. Sorry to hijack your thread Austin. Many thanks in advance. Gary

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