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shakeb0x · 14 November 2018, 06:45 PM

Hi, spent the past few days in London and searched every Rolex store in proximity including Harrods & Selfridges.

Each store contained mostly datejust pieces in two tone. I was able to locate two yachtmaster40 blue dials 8900£ (watches of switzerland & selfridges) as well as two tone GMTs. great price with the conversion and VAT. Harrods did have a WG daytona in the case. For the sake of it, I passed by Watchfinder and saw a batman and and hulk. They were asking 10600£ for the Hulk (2 years old).

Also note, passed by Harrods Tudor to see if they had a harrods black bay. I was told - min 1 year wait with 1000 people on the list :P

Just wanted to share in case others were looking.

bp1000 · 14 November 2018, 06:49 PM

Canary Wharf is a decent place to shop. They seem to have a pretty good allocation if you want to get on a list and sometimes have more interesting pieces in.

Central London / Bond Street, right by Chelsea is a very tricky area. Massive money and a lot of preferential treatment. Things certainly don’t sit for long there.

jaydav2306 · 14 November 2018, 07:34 PM

London is a huge no go at the moment, Watchfinder are currently asking £20K for a stickered white dial ceramic daytona, the world has gone mad

Merkaholic · 14 November 2018, 08:41 PM

It seems your report is pretty accurate. A common mistake people make is to head to central London or the business district. Recently i was trying to source a specific datejust 41. I very quickly realised that i was trying all the common ADs, which had 1 or non in stock. I ventured out of central london and managed to source one from a AD who had 7 datejust 41 in stock in various combinations, another AD had 3 in stock.

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Jonesy2099 · 14 November 2018, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the report, it is useful to know. My local ADs have a far better selection and i'm not that far away from London.

Well:Timed · 14 November 2018, 09:47 PM

I think its your luck... and ADs tend not to sell the most wanted S/S models to tourists!! You might get lucky 'outside' London, but no chance of finding something sitting in a window!

The Harrods Tudor - this list is now officially closed, no more names being taken... that probably means they are coming to an end.

Nick M · 14 November 2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shakeb0x

Also note, passed by Harrods Tudor to see if they had a harrods black bay. I was told - min 1 year wait with 1000 people on the list :P

Interesting, I was there on Monday and they had one sitting in the case. I thought it was odd given the alleged demand.

brandrea · 14 November 2018, 10:13 PM

You’ll probably have better luck at Heathrow when you fly home

shakeb0x · 14 November 2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M

Interesting, I was there on Monday and they had one sitting in the case. I thought it was odd given the alleged demand.

LOL. Missed it by a day!

Strummer25 · 14 November 2018, 11:34 PM

I believe the one in the case designated as demo model only

Merkaholic · 14 November 2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Strummer25

I believe the one in the case designated as demo model only

Everything has a price......

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Strummer25 · 15 November 2018, 12:43 AM

Indeed depends how much you want one I guess. I only had to wait 2 months for mine which magically appeared after making comment on here about it. Literally same day!

mulgogy · 15 November 2018, 01:50 AM

It was there when I was in London last month, I asked to purchase and was told "Its already sold, the buyer agreed to leave it so others may see it."

Complete BS, they shouldnt have it in the case if its sold. I was also told a year wait list.

AK797 · 15 November 2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

You’ll probably have better luck at Heathrow when you fly home

Or more chance in the giveaway and there is no giveaway.

penguinrolex · 15 November 2018, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M

Interesting, I was there on Monday and they had one sitting in the case. I thought it was odd given the alleged demand.

If I'm the managing director of Harrod's, I'm GOING to get one of those for myself. Probably get one for everyone above vice president. I would probably let one of ours sit in the display case for a while to generate buzz.

Boba Fett · 15 November 2018, 02:26 AM

Bluewater, outside London on the Thames, had a good selection today. Several ym's, explorer 2, air king and Milgauss all SS.

rcwatches · 15 November 2018, 03:01 AM

Forgot Hatton Garden!

R G · 15 November 2018, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Bluewater, outside London on the Thames, had a good selection today. Several ym's, explorer 2, air king and Milgauss all SS.

Yep. Noticed that too, last Saturday.

Merkaholic · 15 November 2018, 03:48 AM

I remember when i was speaking to ADs..... from canary wharf to central London combined they had 2 SS pieces. This was end of September.

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14 November 2018, 06:45 PM	#1
shakeb0x "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 191	My London Shops Report Hi, spent the past few days in London and searched every Rolex store in proximity including Harrods & Selfridges. Each store contained mostly datejust pieces in two tone. I was able to locate two yachtmaster40 blue dials 8900£ (watches of switzerland & selfridges) as well as two tone GMTs. great price with the conversion and VAT. Harrods did have a WG daytona in the case. For the sake of it, I passed by Watchfinder and saw a batman and and hulk. They were asking 10600£ for the Hulk (2 years old). Also note, passed by Harrods Tudor to see if they had a harrods black bay. I was told - min 1 year wait with 1000 people on the list :P Just wanted to share in case others were looking. __________________ In rotation: 126719 BLRO Last edited by shakeb0x; 14 November 2018 at 06:59 PM.. Reason: update

15 November 2018, 03:01 AM	#17
rcwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London, UK Watch: Rose Daytona Posts: 672	Forgot Hatton Garden! __________________ Instagram: @rcwatches Facebook: @rcwatches

14 November 2018, 06:49 PM	#2
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,976	Canary Wharf is a decent place to shop. They seem to have a pretty good allocation if you want to get on a list and sometimes have more interesting pieces in. Central London / Bond Street, right by Chelsea is a very tricky area. Massive money and a lot of preferential treatment. Things certainly don’t sit for long there.

14 November 2018, 07:34 PM	#3
jaydav2306 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 397	London is a huge no go at the moment, Watchfinder are currently asking £20K for a stickered white dial ceramic daytona, the world has gone mad

14 November 2018, 08:41 PM	#4
Merkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: London Watch: Datejust 41, Datej Posts: 194	It seems your report is pretty accurate. A common mistake people make is to head to central London or the business district. Recently i was trying to source a specific datejust 41. I very quickly realised that i was trying all the common ADs, which had 1 or non in stock. I ventured out of central london and managed to source one from a AD who had 7 datejust 41 in stock in various combinations, another AD had 3 in stock. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

14 November 2018, 08:45 PM	#5
Jonesy2099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 388	Thanks for the report, it is useful to know. My local ADs have a far better selection and i'm not that far away from London.

14 November 2018, 09:47 PM	#6
Well:Timed Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Posts: 67	I think its your luck... and ADs tend not to sell the most wanted S/S models to tourists!! You might get lucky 'outside' London, but no chance of finding something sitting in a window! The Harrods Tudor - this list is now officially closed, no more names being taken... that probably means they are coming to an end.

14 November 2018, 10:13 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	You’ll probably have better luck at Heathrow when you fly home

14 November 2018, 11:34 PM	#10
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	I believe the one in the case designated as demo model only

15 November 2018, 12:43 AM	#12
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	Indeed depends how much you want one I guess. I only had to wait 2 months for mine which magically appeared after making comment on here about it. Literally same day!

15 November 2018, 01:50 AM	#13
mulgogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New England Watch: Rollies Posts: 224	It was there when I was in London last month, I asked to purchase and was told "Its already sold, the buyer agreed to leave it so others may see it." Complete BS, they shouldnt have it in the case if its sold. I was also told a year wait list.

15 November 2018, 02:26 AM	#16
Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	Bluewater, outside London on the Thames, had a good selection today. Several ym's, explorer 2, air king and Milgauss all SS.

15 November 2018, 03:48 AM	#19
Merkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: London Watch: Datejust 41, Datej Posts: 194	I remember when i was speaking to ADs..... from canary wharf to central London combined they had 2 SS pieces. This was end of September. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

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