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BadBoyR · 21 March 2017, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Try Laings in Glasgow. Quoted me less than 3 months

I have a deposit down with them already. No way they can get it in the 3 months.

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Nairn1980 · 21 March 2017, 07:30 PM

Yeh Laing want a deposit upfront with no guarantee when you'll get the watch.

When I wanted an Air king they wouldn't put me on the "list" without a deposit, yet couldn't give me an ETA. I ended up getting one elsewhere immediately (with a few calls and a bit of travelling)

BadBoyR · 21 March 2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Yeh Laing want a deposit upfront with no guarantee when you'll get the watch.

When I wanted an Air king they wouldn't put me on the "list" without a deposit, yet couldn't give me an ETA. I ended up getting one elsewhere immediately (with a few calls and a bit of travelling)

Yip, its good and bad, but it's refundable.

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Devildog · 21 March 2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BadBoyR

I have a deposit down with them already. No way they can get it in the 3 months.

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Thats odd. I was told theres only a couple of people on the list and we get one a month

More AD b/s perhaps?

Nairn1980 · 21 March 2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Thats odd. I was told theres only a couple of people on the list and we get one a month

More AD b/s perhaps?

I don't think ADs will get strictly 1 BLNR a month. I've heard ADs say they've not had one for several months. Who knows....could all be BS

BadBoyR · 21 March 2017, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

Thats odd. I was told theres only a couple of people on the list and we get one a month

More AD b/s perhaps?

Yes, they had 3 come in and I'm now 5th on the list. I checked with them this weekend. I was 8th when i put my deposit down.

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chrissieboy · 21 March 2017, 08:18 PM

Windsor Bishop in Norwich had a GMT2 LN/Black bezel in the window yesterday.

Lex_luthor · 21 March 2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BadBoyR

They are easier to get and an AD can get you one generally, same for the date sub.

Gleneagles in Scotland had a date sub this weekend.

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Thanks mate. first purchase, was after the blnr but with current availability could be a case of picking up the Ln and playing the waiting game. Couple ADs I spoke to wouldn't even take blnr names without previous purchases from them.

jaydav2306 · 21 March 2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex_luthor

Thanks mate. first purchase, was after the blnr but with current availability could be a case of picking up the Ln and playing the waiting game. Couple ADs I spoke to wouldn't even take blnr names without previous purchases from them.

I'm having the same trouble, just get laughed at when I ask about the BLNR in london, really didnt want to pay a premiun for it so I'm torn

BadBoyR · 21 March 2017, 10:27 PM

Thats the thing, is the GMT2 LN worth it, I would say no! Get the BLNR.

md2010 · 29 March 2017, 04:38 PM

Hi Guys , hows availability in Manchester for BLNR ? what sort of discount is offered for EXP II in general in uk ?

jamesreid978 · 29 March 2017, 05:11 PM

Put your name down with a local AD and I doubt you will wait longer than 3 months for a BLNR.

I was speaking to one of the partners at my local privately owned AD and he was saying that they are no longer putting people without a buying history or locals on lists, especially the day the new models were released. He said a lot of people state they live elsewhere but work locally, which is true for a lot of people who do work in Aberdeen but he doubts anyone who called that day did in fact work here.

You will find you are quoted a long wait time, but most of the people ahead of you won't actually want the watch after all.

DJRikki · 30 March 2017, 06:11 AM

Id echo above. Ended up on a Glasgow ADs list for the BLNR and when they got one in either people didnt answer their phone, or didnt have the cash available so I struck it lucky.

Steve36Efc · 30 March 2017, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by md2010

Hi Guys , hows availability in Manchester for BLNR ? what sort of discount is offered for EXP II in general in uk ?

I'm no expert but I'd say no discount but you would be eligible for tax free sales. Not sure what tax implications for you taking back to Australia though.

shoppy · 30 March 2017, 07:26 AM

Watches are available, they just happen to be kept in the safe for preferred customers or as sweetners to buy.

Shaky · 31 March 2017, 06:13 AM

In case anyone is interested

Two AD's in the last week have both had GMT master II LN in the window.

Goldsmiths Merry Hill
Ruddels Wolverhampton

Hopefully it might help someone.

Jkwino · 31 March 2017, 08:17 AM

I didn't read through all the pages but if you still want a Hulk I will be happy to steer you towards one I just saw....PM me...

AK797 · 31 March 2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jkwino

I didn't read through all the pages but if you still want a Hulk I will be happy to steer you towards one I just saw....PM me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaky

In case anyone is interested

Two AD's in the last week have both had GMT master II LN in the window.

Goldsmiths Merry Hill
Ruddels Wolverhampton

Hopefully it might help someone.

Bump for the guys looking.

415 · 31 March 2017, 10:01 PM

Just landed here in London, and would like to purchase a 114060 or 116610LN. If anyone spot them please let me know. Thanks a million.

UNCLE27 · 31 March 2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 415

Just landed here in London, and would like to purchase a 114060 or 116610LN. If anyone spot them please let me know. Thanks a million.

I don't think you'll find a new one of either at ADs in the UK.
Far better off trying somewhere like Watchfinders...

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/NewArrivals

They can usually get any watch from their stock to one of their stores within a day or two. I'd recommend them, they have a good reputation and remember to claim back the VAT which is included in the price you see.

SC11 · 31 March 2017, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 415

Just landed here in London, and would like to purchase a 114060 or 116610LN. If anyone spot them please let me know. Thanks a million.

Fraser Hart Kingston and Brent Cross just out of the city pop up on a lot of UK forums with decent stock levels.

AK797 · 31 March 2017, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCLE27

I don't think you'll find a new one of either at ADs in the UK.
Far better off trying somewhere like Watchfinders...

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/NewArrivals

They can usually get any watch from their stock to one of their stores within a day or two. I'd recommend them, they have a good reputation and remember to claim back the VAT which is included in the price you see.

Yeah, foreigners can buy from Watchfinder as they get such large discounts, leave the ADs for us poor lot.

Stevec14 · 31 March 2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 415

Just landed here in London, and would like to purchase a 114060 or 116610LN. If anyone spot them please let me know. Thanks a million.

Watchfinder Canary Wharf have a less than 2 month old 114060 in for just above list at £5,750.

Sure that could be trimmed a little if you asked nicely....

Nairn1980 · 1 April 2017, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yeah, foreigners can buy from Watchfinder as they get such large discounts, leave the ADs for us poor lot.

I think people from abroad try and claim the VAT back and on a "preowned" watch this will not be possible. Add the VAT refund to the already cheaper price and bingo!

That's why visitors from abroad "raid" the ADs.

AK797 · 1 April 2017, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I think people from abroad try and claim the VAT back and on a "preowned" watch this will not be possible. Add the VAT refund to the already cheaper price and bingo!

That's why visitors from abroad "raid" the ADs.

Makes sense, I thought if you have a watch with stickers that could be regarded as new but I suppose you need to buy from an AD who will issue the tax forms you will need.

415 · 2 April 2017, 05:26 PM

Now I understand how hard is it to find a ss sub.

peterskinner · 2 April 2017, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by UNCLE27

I don't think you'll find a new one of either at ADs in the UK.
Far better off trying somewhere like Watchfinders...

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/NewArrivals

They can usually get any watch from their stock to one of their stores within a day or two. I'd recommend them, they have a good reputation and remember to claim back the VAT which is included in the price you see.

Do they have a good reputation? I think reaction to Watchfiinder is rather more mixed. You have to be careful,they can be tricky with their descriptions and evasive language. Examine the watch, judge carefully for yourself.
As secondhand stuff sells for more in the U.K, you might be better off buying back at home.

AK797 · 3 April 2017, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

Do they have a good reputation? I think reaction to Watchfiinder is rather more mixed. You have to be careful,they can be tricky with their descriptions and evasive language. Examine the watch, judge carefully for yourself.
As secondhand stuff sells for more in the U.K, you might be better off buying back at home.

As you say you must examine the watch closely but WF are a much more professional outfit than before. They are becoming pretty huge, with many outlets, and have even sponsored car TV programmes.

md2010 · 20 April 2017, 04:28 PM

GBP went up quite high over the last week. Prices are very similar in AU vs UK. bummer

Tompe · 20 April 2017, 05:18 PM

Try Mapping and Webb in Chester. Not that far from you. I got one from there last week. Although it was a non date.

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21 March 2017, 07:30 PM	#152
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Yeh Laing want a deposit upfront with no guarantee when you'll get the watch. When I wanted an Air king they wouldn't put me on the "list" without a deposit, yet couldn't give me an ETA. I ended up getting one elsewhere immediately (with a few calls and a bit of travelling)

21 March 2017, 08:18 PM	#157
chrissieboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Watch: Subc, zblue, YM b Posts: 121	Windsor Bishop in Norwich had a GMT2 LN/Black bezel in the window yesterday.

21 March 2017, 10:27 PM	#160
BadBoyR "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Watch: SubsGMTsSDsYM2DJ41 Posts: 652	Thats the thing, is the GMT2 LN worth it, I would say no! Get the BLNR.

29 March 2017, 04:38 PM	#161
md2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	Hi Guys , hows availability in Manchester for BLNR ? what sort of discount is offered for EXP II in general in uk ?

29 March 2017, 05:11 PM	#162
jamesreid978 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: UK Posts: 70	Put your name down with a local AD and I doubt you will wait longer than 3 months for a BLNR. I was speaking to one of the partners at my local privately owned AD and he was saying that they are no longer putting people without a buying history or locals on lists, especially the day the new models were released. He said a lot of people state they live elsewhere but work locally, which is true for a lot of people who do work in Aberdeen but he doubts anyone who called that day did in fact work here. You will find you are quoted a long wait time, but most of the people ahead of you won't actually want the watch after all.

30 March 2017, 06:11 AM	#163
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Id echo above. Ended up on a Glasgow ADs list for the BLNR and when they got one in either people didnt answer their phone, or didnt have the cash available so I struck it lucky.

31 March 2017, 06:13 AM	#166
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	In case anyone is interested Two AD's in the last week have both had GMT master II LN in the window. Goldsmiths Merry Hill Ruddels Wolverhampton Hopefully it might help someone.

31 March 2017, 10:01 PM	#169
415 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 24	Just landed here in London, and would like to purchase a 114060 or 116610LN. If anyone spot them please let me know. Thanks a million.

2 April 2017, 05:26 PM	#176
415 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 24	Now I understand how hard is it to find a ss sub.

20 April 2017, 04:28 PM	#179
md2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	GBP went up quite high over the last week. Prices are very similar in AU vs UK. bummer

20 April 2017, 05:18 PM	#180
Tompe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chester uk Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 40	Try Mapping and Webb in Chester. Not that far from you. I got one from there last week. Although it was a non date.

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