[cruvon]

Thanks for the update DiamondJack, chiubak, that makes 2 happy forumers for watch purchases from Ian Blowers, adding a green star on them and adding DiamondJack and chiubak to the Purchase reference List.
Did notice that there were some issues raised to Ian Blowers website listings by some forumers on this thread (drainaps,Kyle) relating to the collectability of some watches they listed on their website. It was agreed that buyer due diligence and asking them questions about originality was necessary when buying from this UK based brick and mortar seller and they also had a 7 days no questions asked return policy and a huge stock of vintages(http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461). I have added in a comment to reflect that while awarding them the green star, please let me know if this should be handled any differently and am happy for a democratic debate/feedback here on this.

Also a quote from DiamondJack on them

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Clearly all watches need to be checked for originality especially when there is a long history behind them. What I like about Ian Blowers is the 7 day no quibble return and 1 year guarantee if you choose to keep the watch.

They are quite obviously a more regular watch shop and will not have the particular Rolex expertise on originality of people like Jed, Eric, Mike, Jacek etc. However, they are a great source of watches at very good prices and are definitely not trying to pull the wool over anyone's eyes. But you will clearly need to do your due diligence on originality when buying vintage. That is always the case and obviously TRF and VRF are great places to check such things out.

But how many sellers give you a full 7 days to make your mind up and then give you a one year guarantee if you choose to keep it? Hence my recommendation.

Welcome Ian Blowers to the hall of green star fame!


1) Mark Lerman (mark@webstorm.com) [*]
2) Jed aka Jedly1(http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [*]
3) Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [*]
4) Ben (nbtimes@gmail.com ) [*]
5) Jacek Kozubek - jacek.kozubek@gmail.com - San Francisco CA , hqmilton.com [*]
6) Andrew Shear: andrew@sheartime.com/Website:sheartime.com [*]
7) Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [*]
8) Steve Mulholland (http://www.mulhollandtime.com/) [*]
9) Ian Blowers UKhttp://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [*] (Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, buyer due diligence and asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy)
10) Mike wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com )
11) Paul Seregin-seregins.com
12) Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/
13) coolvintagewatches.com
14) Zaf Basha-finertimes.com
15) Ken Jacobs (wannabuyawatch.com )
16) Joshua Bonifas: Fourtane.com
17) Eric Iskin- Oldetown@sonic.net- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers
18) Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas
19) Wingate's: http://www.tic-tock.com/wingates/ in Texas
20) Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France
21) Henrik http://www.subgmt.com in the Netherlands

A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two.


Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers by looking up their historic threads for posted watch pictures and making inquiries on the forum.
Mark Lerman (ezinternet,cruvon)
Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan)
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Steve Mulholland (Swearengen,davemcdus)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak) [Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, buyer due diligence and asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality,has a 7 days no questions asked return policy]


NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list.