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DandyAnt · 7 May 2016, 06:21 PM

Lots of vintage Subs and GMTs taken yesterday in Burlington Arcade, London.

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GeoGio Greece · 7 May 2016, 06:36 PM

Good job you did ! What a window !!!

But it seems that prices ABOVE 10.000 are NOT shown

Given that some are marked as "Very rare" "Tropical dial", or "Tiffany dial", made me cancel the trip to London

MonBK · 7 May 2016, 06:41 PM

They don't seem to move much merchandise?

Same watches I saw in that window a few years ago.

brandrea · 7 May 2016, 06:51 PM

Great photo, lots of beauties there

GeoGio Greece · 7 May 2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

They don't seem to move much merchandise?

Same watches I saw in that window a few years ago.

May be their prices do not help much.

MonBK · 7 May 2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

May be their prices do not help much.

Yes, they had a sale when I was there, "pay for 2 get 1".

yannis · 7 May 2016, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, they had a sale when I was there, "pay for 2 get 1".

rootbeer7 · 7 May 2016, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, they had a sale when I was there, "pay for 2 get 1".

Their customer service policy is also a winner!!

themaninblack · 7 May 2016, 07:34 PM

Well known place. I think the market has almost caught up with their prices.

GeoGio Greece · 7 May 2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, they had a sale when I was there, "pay for 2 get 1".

...sorry I missed such bargains. Luck knocks only once

Psmith · 7 May 2016, 08:15 PM

Nice place to spend an hour gazing at the window displays, and then moving on...

Haywood_Milton · 7 May 2016, 08:55 PM

There is a shop there which perfectly epitomises the phrase "tourist trap."

It has a window full of watches at prices well above market value, repeatedly appears in watch fora because of the appalling / downright hostile "service" on offer and seems consciously to shun buyers who have half a clue what they are looking at.

I would avoid the shop I describe.

Haywood

ar.parask13 · 7 May 2016, 10:26 PM

Quite overpriced. I guess they somehow need to make up for London rent!

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THC · 7 May 2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DandyAnt

Lots of vintage Subs and GMTs taken yesterday in Burlington Arcade, London.

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These prices are most likely Euros right? Which makes it even more

Qinhan · 7 May 2016, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Good job you did ! What a window !!!

But it seems that prices ABOVE 10.000 are NOT shown

Given that some are marked as "Very rare" "Tropical dial", or "Tiffany dial", made me cancel the trip to London

20% off an unmarked price? Gotta love that.

SMD · 7 May 2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

These prices are most likely Euros right? Which makes it even more

Um, no.

rootbeer7 · 7 May 2016, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

There is a shop there which perfectly epitomises the phrase "tourist trap."

It has a window full of watches at prices well above market value, repeatedly appears in watch fora because of the appalling / downright hostile "service" on offer and seems consciously to shun buyers who have half a clue what they are looking at.

I would avoid the shop I describe.

Haywood

great to look at, but dare not step forth!!

Old Expat Beast · 7 May 2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

These prices are most likely Euros right? Which makes it even more

Pounds sterling.

watchcrank · 7 May 2016, 11:14 PM

If you ask a coherent question be prepared to get a snide remark and a view of their backside.

Watch Box · 8 May 2016, 01:19 AM

HAS to be overpriced.
It's located in Mayfair, amongst the most exclusive and affluent locations in London.

That whole area is a billionaires playground ans basically adjecent to new bond street!!

Imagine what rents are like!

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yannis · 8 May 2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

These prices are most likely Euros right? Which makes it even more

GBP which makes it even more expensive than EUROS.

sea-dweller · 8 May 2016, 01:50 AM

Nice! I nearly "fainted' when I saw the prices there!

harry in montreal · 8 May 2016, 03:14 AM

What happens if you bring them an old Gmt to sell? Guessing but i bet they offer 20pct of asking. Harry

rootbeer7 · 8 May 2016, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

What happens if you bring them an old Gmt to sell? Guessing but i bet they offer 20pct of asking. Harry

Actually you're about right!

Dr.Smellody · 8 May 2016, 03:43 AM

Wow. Amazing selection all in one place.

THC · 8 May 2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Pounds sterling.

Thanks, never been to EU.. But still very high prices indeed

swish77 · 8 May 2016, 05:03 AM

There's a smaller watch shop in the Arcade that actually had some great examples at more reasonable prices the last time I was there. Still expensive by U.S. standards, but not as ridiculous and touristy as the place the OP posted about.

belk7 · 8 May 2016, 05:21 AM

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Rockrolex · 8 May 2016, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

There's a smaller watch shop in the Arcade that actually had some great examples at more reasonable prices the last time I was there. Still expensive by U.S. standards, but not as ridiculous and touristy as the place the OP posted about.

I've been to every place in Burlington Arcade many times. Each time I go by the two watch places, I have to laugh to myself at the outrageous prices they're asking. I would never buy from either place there.

dysondiver · 8 May 2016, 05:48 AM

uk prices are cruel

7 May 2016, 06:21 PM	#1
DandyAnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 490	Taken yesterday in London Lots of vintage Subs and GMTs taken yesterday in Burlington Arcade, London. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 May 2016, 06:36 PM	#2
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Good job you did ! What a window !!! But it seems that prices ABOVE 10.000 are NOT shown Given that some are marked as "Very rare" "Tropical dial", or "Tiffany dial", made me cancel the trip to London __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

7 May 2016, 08:15 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice place to spend an hour gazing at the window displays, and then moving on... __________________

7 May 2016, 08:55 PM	#12
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,322	There is a shop there which perfectly epitomises the phrase "tourist trap." It has a window full of watches at prices well above market value, repeatedly appears in watch fora because of the appalling / downright hostile "service" on offer and seems consciously to shun buyers who have half a clue what they are looking at. I would avoid the shop I describe. Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

8 May 2016, 01:50 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice! I nearly "fainted' when I saw the prices there! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 May 2016, 06:41 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	They don't seem to move much merchandise? Same watches I saw in that window a few years ago.

7 May 2016, 06:51 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,156	Great photo, lots of beauties there

7 May 2016, 07:34 PM	#9
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Well known place. I think the market has almost caught up with their prices.

7 May 2016, 10:26 PM	#13
ar.parask13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Aris Location: London, UK Posts: 191	Quite overpriced. I guess they somehow need to make up for London rent! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 May 2016, 11:14 PM	#19
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	If you ask a coherent question be prepared to get a snide remark and a view of their backside.

8 May 2016, 01:19 AM	#20
Watch Box "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Posts: 82	HAS to be overpriced. It's located in Mayfair, amongst the most exclusive and affluent locations in London. That whole area is a billionaires playground ans basically adjecent to new bond street!! Imagine what rents are like! Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

8 May 2016, 03:14 AM	#23
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	What happens if you bring them an old Gmt to sell? Guessing but i bet they offer 20pct of asking. Harry

8 May 2016, 03:43 AM	#25
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,224	Wow. Amazing selection all in one place.

8 May 2016, 05:03 AM	#27
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,818	There's a smaller watch shop in the Arcade that actually had some great examples at more reasonable prices the last time I was there. Still expensive by U.S. standards, but not as ridiculous and touristy as the place the OP posted about.

8 May 2016, 05:21 AM	#28
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	P Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 May 2016, 05:48 AM	#30
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	uk prices are cruel

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