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24 March 2022, 03:00 AM | #31 | |
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Haha, i know them quite well. I don’t disagree hugely with your sentiments about the lack of contact, but hopefully may be proved wrong. What happened with you and them? |
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24 March 2022, 03:09 AM | #32 | |
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24 March 2022, 04:13 AM | #33 | |
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I've moved on since 2015 and am very happy with the AD that have supplied my new Rolex's (about 21 in total) since walking away from Prestons in Guildford. |
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24 March 2022, 07:11 AM | #34 |
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24 March 2022, 07:31 AM | #35 |
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24 March 2022, 09:20 AM | #37 |
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24 March 2022, 09:36 AM | #38 |
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this is terrible advise. WOS and all their outlets inc Goldsmiths and Mappin all use the same database and you WILL show as registered at multiple sites for the same piece..this guarantees you look desperate and you wont get a call..from anyone
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1 October 2022, 06:09 PM | #39 | |
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I am not a whale by any means and have to save for my purchases. I have always found them to be knowledgeable, polite and fun to deal with. They have even delivered watches to my workplace! Sure they can be Uber busy as Guildford has a pretty rich demographic but always seem to find time for me, so no complaints here!
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1 October 2022, 08:37 PM | #41 |
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Another one for Prestons in Leeds (or the Rolex boutique run by them nowadays). Bought two so far and waiting for one more for me and my wife.
I would avoid anything related to WoS. Had only terrible and arrogant service when I tried there initially. Last edited by PIL; 1 October 2022 at 08:39 PM.. Reason: Addition |
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Seems like watches are so much harder to get in the UK vs the US. Are their less ADs? Are the areas wealthier? Do they have the same rules as in the US not to sell to grey (I know it still happens). I am guessing the UK has stores in the wealthier areas whereas in the US there are some very wealthy areas (NY/LA) that are harder to get, but in smaller markets like here in Pittsburgh, maybe less of a demand.
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2 October 2022, 12:38 AM | #45 |
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There is a Reddit Megathread for anyone who’s bought a watch, waiting times, AD location and purchase history
You can search for any UK purchases there and get an idea |
2 October 2022, 12:39 AM | #46 | |
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2 October 2022, 01:16 AM | #47 |
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I bought a 36mm DJ (silver smooth bezel, oyster) from my local independent AD in August 21 and was offered a Sub Date 6 months later which I declined.
I registered interest with Goldsmiths at the same time(June 21) as the local AD and never heard a a thing from them. My local AD offered me a 124060 last month which I bought and they bought my DJ back from me for more than I paid for it. From personal experience this is the way to go, play the AD game, wear the DJ for a year and think of the profit from the DJ as a discount on the Sub. |
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2 October 2022, 03:54 AM | #49 | |
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2 October 2022, 04:22 AM | #50 | |
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2 October 2022, 06:05 AM | #51 | |
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2 October 2022, 04:07 PM | #52 |
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it's that simple, either play the AD game or go grey. there is no other way.
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2 October 2022, 04:23 PM | #53 |
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WOS have closed their list for nearly all Rolex models, so that answers that question.
Clearly you only want a black sub and if you are buying to keep forever, then accept the grey market premium get your watch and enjoy it. I recommend BQ Watches in Radlett, Hertfordshire. They have a huge inventory, are very professional and I have personally spoken to Spencer, the owner, a number of times and he is a really nice chap |
2 October 2022, 08:28 PM | #54 | |
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Same thing again
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3 October 2022, 03:57 AM | #56 |
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Pound pretty weak atm meaning they either won’t send many sesirabel models over here or the prices in uk go up another 10 per cent. Either way not great with everything else going on right now
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4 October 2022, 08:21 PM | #60 | |
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But as others have mentioned, all the WoS stores irrespective of the name on the door use a central database to log your interests, this is why WoS often ask for proof of ID to ensure that you are who you say you are. I have had no issues at all with WoS, great service and friendly staff at every turn, but it is two years since I last bought anything from them due to a house move so things may have changed in the intervening period. My new AD is an independent, lovely friendly and very welcoming but as I have no previous history they have made it clear that any watch I want will require me to get a history with the store. As they have nothing that I or the Mrs need my Rolex buying days are (or at least appear to be) over which is fine.
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