Pre Owned in the uk

[Rallyboat]

Looking to get a sub very soon in the UK. Looking at some places on the internet Dream Watches and Ian Blowers is there any where else that i can look apart from here on this forum.

Many thanks in advance

[Al1988]

Never heard of Internet Dream watches but Blowers and Watchfinder tend to be the more respected online dealers. Never used them myself but be ready to pay a premium compared to a private deal, however.

Either way, do your homework on both of those before you commit to a purchase.

[Chris B]

http://www.miltonaires.com/rolex_soldexcluded.asp

[ally]

Originally Posted by Chris B

http://www.miltonaires.com/rolex_soldexcluded.asp

Nice selection but why isn't there any pictures on the website?

[Puffy]

watches.co.uk
burlington arcade

to name but a few...

[Time2time]

Carrdiamonds.com. Liverpool Street City of London.
Also, www.royalexchangejewellers.com in The City too.

Carr always have a selection of Subs.

[RRGHOST1]

I have used Miltonaires myself and bought a GMT Pepsi off them. Good shop to buy from and have a good range of all models used/NOS/BNIB but you would have to visit the shop as they do not have an online buying facillity. The owner is on this forum,and i would recommend them. What is it you are after,the shop is near to me ?

[RRGHOST1]

PM sent.

[apj0524]

Recently bought a GMT Pepsi from

http://www.watchesofdistinction.com/...e/rolex_sports

Been well happy they have a shop in Lymington to view and sell over the internet

[BH13GMT]

Originally Posted by apj0524

Recently bought a GMT Pepsi from

http://www.watchesofdistinction.com/...e/rolex_sports

Been well happy they have a shop in Lymington to view and sell over the internet

I have used these guys, no issues

also Micheal Matthews in Bournemouth have a large Rolex inventory. Prices are not the cheapest but convenient. They have a website.

[Chalet]

Originally Posted by apj0524

Recently bought a GMT Pepsi from



http://www.watchesofdistinction.com/...e/rolex_sports



Been well happy they have a shop in Lymington to view and sell over the internet

Another thumbs up for these guys. Easy purchase and all as described. Giles and Ian both straight forward and a pleasure to deal with at a fair price.

[apj0524]

Recently bought GT 1700 Pepsi from Watches of Distinction Lymington were they have a Shop and run a web site

[Harry Brown]

I can recommend this site. His prices are fair and the guy (Neil Wood) based in the Bolton area, is a pleasure to deal with. No messing, if you're not happy he'll sort the problem out or take the watch back. I've traded and bought many watches with him. You won't go wrong with him!

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/

[crs12]

recently bought from austin kaye and were easy to deal with and helpful.

probably not the cheapest though as they are in the strand.

[newsub]

+1 for Watchfinder

I got my Sub date from the about four years ago. Was BNIB, but listed as pre owned.

Good price and they were offering interest free at the time too. It was a big deal for me, my first 'serious' and dream watch.

I know they get a lot or European stock, so I asked them for a UK supplied one after reading an article in the Sunday Times about buying luxury watches. They also listed Watchfinder as a recommended supplier.

I'm in the MIdlands and they sent the watch next day packed really well.

[crs12]

Originally Posted by newsub

+1 for Watchfinder

I got my Sub date from the about four years ago. Was BNIB, but listed as pre owned.

Good price and they were offering interest free at the time too. It was a big deal for me, my first 'serious' and dream watch.

I know they get a lot or European stock, so I asked them for a UK supplied one after reading an article in the Sunday Times about buying luxury watches. They also listed Watchfinder as a recommended supplier.

I'm in the MIdlands and they sent the watch next day packed really well.

watchfinder seem cool and has thousands of positive reviews.

the only negative thing I see about them is people say they arent the cheapest.

[bjackson]

Try http://www.rebeccasjewellers.com/ they are in southport and usually have a good selection, i have purchased several rolex's from them and they have always been first class. no relation just a satisfied customer. If you go to southport you could also try http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/rolex.html for the vintage side of life.
cheers
bruce

[newsub]

Originally Posted by crs12

watchfinder seem cool and has thousands of positive reviews.

the only negative thing I see about them is people say they arent the cheapest.

I don't know about now, but when I bought mine they were one of the cheapest.

My Sub was new, still had the sticker on the back, tags and blank certificate with the original retailer stamp (Earnest Jones in West End).

I was really pleased as it was discounted, about £300 if I recall, Goldsmiths in Nottingham said they couldn't get me one for six months as they have a waiting list.

I got to know the chap at Goldsmiths quite well and told him that I might have to go elsewhere as I wanted the watch for my birthday. He said he'd check my watch out if I bought it from Watchfinder.

When I took it in, he checked it out and told me I'd got a bargain as I got it at discount (unheard of at Goldsmiths on a Rolex) and just before the annual price increase.

[crs12]

Originally Posted by newsub

I don't know about now, but when I bought mine they were one of the cheapest.

My Sub was new, still had the sticker on the back, tags and blank certificate with the original retailer stamp (Earnest Jones in West End).

I was really pleased as it was discounted, about £300 if I recall, Goldsmiths in Nottingham said they couldn't get me one for six months as they have a waiting list.

I got to know the chap at Goldsmiths quite well and told him that I might have to go elsewhere as I wanted the watch for my birthday. He said he'd check my watch out if I bought it from Watchfinder.

When I took it in, he checked it out and told me I'd got a bargain as I got it at discount (unheard of at Goldsmiths on a Rolex) and just before the annual price increase.

yeah dont see it myself but only negative thing i have read about them.

[AH0RSEY]

I've used "M GRAY LUXURY" based Newcastle area and Nick was ok to deal with. He has a few sub's on his site now. He seems to get NOS and sell at reasonable rates.

[BH13GMT]

I have bought a few watches from www.watchesofdistinction.com based in hampshire. They have a shop as well as online sales.

[316lad]

Originally Posted by Rallyboat

Looking to get a sub very soon in the UK. Looking at some places on the internet Dream Watches and Ian Blowers is there any where else that i can look apart from here on this forum.

Many thanks in advance

I can recommend Dane at Dream Watches...good, honest guy to deal with.

Try a couple of London people too - Second Time Round are okay.

Bloweres are always good (and always have lots in stock)

But, remember the golden rule; Buy the seller and don't buy without seeing

[crs12]

Originally Posted by 316lad

I can recommend Dane at Dream Watches...good, honest guy to deal with.

Try a couple of London people too - Second Time Round are okay.

Bloweres are always good (and always have lots in stock)

But, remember the golden rule; Buy the seller and don't buy without seeing

have you bought from str?

went to the shop and the guy serving was a really dodgy del boy type, called about a watch and the bloke who anwsered was really rude.

decided to steer clear after that but maybe i should give them another chance.

[BmwA5H]

Second Time Round! great guys!

[Puffy]

Watch Finder

Second Time Round

bunch of useless amateurs that sell over priced rubbish

do some google research and look on other UK forums and you'll know why you want to stay away from these clowns

[BmwA5H]

Originally Posted by Puffy

Watch Finder

Second Time Round

bunch of useless amateurs that sell over priced rubbish

do some google research and look on other UK forums and you'll know why you want to stay away from these clowns

I thought second time round were excellent when I bought my Sub! Also got it a great price... Did you have a poor experience with them?

Watchfinder however are useless. Phoned and spoke to numerous people about sourcing my 16618 and they are lazy. No phone calls, emails for months. So another place got my £!

[Puffy]

the old dude at STR wanted to punch me when i kept insisting some M serial 16710s had 3186 movement.

also got into an argument over daytona clasps. they claimed daytonas only ever came on the 78590 clasp.

they don't have a clue

a friend of mine sold them a daytona, price was agreed upon inspecting yet when cash was handed over he was short changed - took the daytona and walked out the "store"

watchfinder, don't get me started on these useless muppets. angry used car salesmen tactics, very very aggressive people

once tried to buy a Heuer Monaco from them, after the 10th phone call i feared for my life

Originally Posted by BmwA5H

I thought second time round were excellent when I bought my Sub! Also got it a great price... Did you have a poor experience with them?

Watchfinder however are useless. Phoned and spoke to numerous people about sourcing my 16618 and they are lazy. No phone calls, emails for months. So another place got my £!

[crs12]

Originally Posted by Puffy

watchfinder, don't get me started on these useless muppets. angry used car salesmen tactics, very very aggressive people

To be fair to them can you imagine how many calls they get a day and have to answer the same questions over and over from different people.

Not saying this excuses them and I have always believed if you don't like a job don't do it but sometimes its not always a bad attitude just them being tired/tedium.

I doubt you would find a large number of shops that please everyone all of the time.

People were complaining about Ernest Jones branches and Mappin and Webb.

Been into the Bond Street EJ and Regent Street M&W a few times and have always received exceptional service even when I have made it clear from the start I am not buying that day.

[R44]

Originally Posted by Puffy

Watch Finder

Second Time Round

bunch of useless amateurs that sell over priced rubbish

do some google research and look on other UK forums and you'll know why you want to stay away from these clowns

Totally agree with every single word you have posted. I have had 2 experiences with Second Time Round and they both count as some
of the worst experiences I have had in my 15 year + interest in watches. I thought the first bad experience was an oversight / misjudgment on their behalf or I had caught them on a bad day, so I popped in for a look with a friend a year or so later to confirm they are complete cowboys who treat customers like idiots while being rude. No passion in the product and some of the worst condition over polished badly presented (not to mention dusty!) watches I have seen in London. I have dealt with lots of UK dealers and have even been happy to put up with Watchfinders take it or leave it slightly pushy young sales lads when they have had a piece I wanted (i'd say the Watchfinder guys are very keen to hit sales targets rather than rude - think charts on walls and office sales staff competition tele sales style).

[crs12]

Originally Posted by R44

have even been happy to put up with Watchfinders take it or leave it slightly pushy young sales lads when they have had a piece I wanted (i'd say the Watchfinder guys are very keen to hit sales targets rather than rude - think charts on walls and office sales staff competition tele sales style).

What do you want them to do when you buy a watch from them?

Granted its a high cost purchase but they are still a seller and you are still a buyer and as long as they are professional and honest then I dont feel they need to do anything else.

I have been speaking to them a fair bit and found they are happy to discuss stuff about stock but dont ask me what I did on the weekend :)