London based Vintage Rolex Dealers

[cjmaud]

I am in London for a few days and looking for recommended vintage Rolex dealers. Thanks!

[TuRo]

Most of the specialist Vintage Dealers are in the West End around Burlington Arcade and the like David Duggan, Rolex Centre etc - they are very expensive (about 25-30% over TRF, VRF, C24 prices) for the Rich Tourists types, but well stocked. I venture east to Hatton Garden near Holborn much cheaper but you need to know your onions...one of my faves in TEMPVS In the wonder Gallery - they have for example a full set T dial 16710 for £11,900 at moment, others are Tim and John at SWC (watches co.uk) in Chiswick 10 miles west of centre are reasonable too. Hope that helps.

[DoricSpiker]

Agree with the above. Watchcentre also worth a look. They have a good website. Watchcentre.com
You need to make an appointment but they are 5 mins walk from Burlington arcade.


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[CJS57]

Talk to James Kibble at his store in London. He sent me a near new 1013 18k gold OP last year. Very nice man. https://kibblewatches.co.uk/

[colpol]

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I was down in London for 2 weeks last sept & checked out the Arcade. Was pretty disappointed to be honest. Wasn’t much of interest & what I did see was v expensive. It’s v centrally based so worth a walk through anyway if in the area. Might get lucky but be prepared for the prices


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[cjmaud]

Thanks all. I walked through the Arcade, and found some nice pieces in great condition at Vintage Watch Company, but as warned, very expensive. Prices aside, are they a reputable vintage dealer? I’ve read some very mixed reviews that they focus on unknowing tourists. I’m ok with paying a premium for vintage if I know I’m getting genuine original parts.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by CJS57

Talk to James Kibble at his store in London. He sent me a near new 1013 18k gold OP last year. Very nice man. https://kibblewatches.co.uk/

You got it!

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by cjmaud

Thanks all. I walked through the Arcade, and found some nice pieces in great condition at Vintage Watch Company, but as warned, very expensive. Prices aside, are they a reputable vintage dealer? I’ve read some very mixed reviews that they focus on unknowing tourists. I’m ok with paying a premium for vintage if I know I’m getting genuine original parts.

All genuine, but on the watches they originated? Perhaps not

[zapokee]

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I was down in London for 2 weeks last sept & checked out the Arcade. Was pretty disappointed to be honest. Wasn’t much of interest & what I did see was v expensive. It’s v centrally based so worth a walk through anyway if in the area. Might get lucky but be prepared for the prices

Wish the watches were as good as that spectacular Regency architecture. Love a Corinthian column.

It's rather a shame they've covered the wonderful mosaic slate floor with a grotty carpet since the last time I was there.

[tamz273]

Can anyone elaborate more on the Vintage Watch Company outside of prices?