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Duke of Dulwich · 22 July 2017, 04:51 AM

I was on New Bond Street in London this evening (17:00) and spotted a SS GMT II & an Air King in the window display at Wempe. If you're in the market for one of these, you better get there ASAP before a tourist grabs them.

They also had a YG Bluesy Sub which looked gorgeous.

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BLNR Nairobi · 22 July 2017, 04:54 AM

Spotting such in London is like catching a glimpse of Nessie or finding fur from a Sasquatch!

Duke of Dulwich · 22 July 2017, 04:55 AM

Also, a friend of mine picked up an LV from the same store yesterday. Maybe things are looking up for us Brits.

kelv_w · 22 July 2017, 07:05 AM

Did your friend just walked in for the LV or was he on the waiting list prior to that?

Shaky · 22 July 2017, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BLNR Nairobi

Spotting such in London is like catching a glimpse of Nessie or finding fur from a Sasquatch!

The Loch Ness monster, now there's a blast from the past. No one really mentions it anymore. I still like the blurred photo of it crossing the Loch, proves it must be real, even thou it looks like a wheelie bin floating along that some little urchin threw in.

uncle_paul_hargis · 22 July 2017, 10:20 AM

I keep seeing posts about low availability in the UK. I don't get it... What's the deal with that? Seems like the demand is high.

Etschell · 22 July 2017, 10:50 AM

Is the air king popular? It's ugly.

Hairdude1 · 22 July 2017, 10:51 AM

Nice!

116500LN · 22 July 2017, 01:12 PM

"Hurry up and grab an Air King!"
That's how you know it's crazy over the pond.

116500LN · 22 July 2017, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle_paul_hargis

I keep seeing posts about low availability in the UK. I don't get it... What's the deal with that? Seems like the demand is high.

Weak GBP because of Brexit. They don't want to raise the price but instead are flooding the US market as the Dollar is strong now, giving the Swiss more money per watch for the same price.

leonardfell · 23 July 2017, 12:51 AM

Spotted in my local AD this afternoon[IMG]http://http://s977.photobucket.com/user/leonardfell/media/rolex/20170722_113018.jpg.html[/IMG

Bob the brush · 23 July 2017, 04:36 AM

I enquired about an Air King in a nearby ad today, and was told that their next allocation was due shortly and was already sold, and that they would be lucky to see another AK ' this side of Christmas'. I did hear him comment to another customer about rumours of a price increase, so maybe he was not telling the whole truth, and was perhaps doing a bit of stockpiling. Looked a a Tudor North Flag, far too big for my liking, so didn't bother.

Nairn1980 · 23 July 2017, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob the brush

I enquired about an Air King in a nearby ad today, and was told that their next allocation was due shortly and was already sold, and that they would be lucky to see another AK ' this side of Christmas'. I did hear him comment to another customer about rumours of a price increase, so maybe he was not telling the whole truth, and was perhaps doing a bit of stockpiling. Looked a a Tudor North Flag, far too big for my liking, so didn't bother.

I've just today traded a fully stickered, unworn new model AK to a dealer.
If you want dealer details send me a PM.

TimeToWatch · 23 July 2017, 04:47 AM

It's absolutely absurd that these watches are hard to come by in the UK

Nairn1980 · 23 July 2017, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

It's absolutely absurd that these watches are hard to come by in the UK

Not when you see current prices in the UK

Quicksilver · 23 July 2017, 10:45 PM

I have to thank the Duke of Dulwich for his eagle eyed efforts. I bagged the GMT this morning and now have it on my wrist. I have been after this watch for ages.

If any of you are the gentleman that came into the shop asking after the watch whilst it was being sized for me then please accept my commiserations and best of luck next time

AK797 · 23 July 2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I have to thank the Duke of Dulwich for his eagle eyed efforts. I bagged the GMT this morning and now have it on my wrist. I have been after this watch for ages.

If any of you are the gentleman that came into the shop asking after the watch whilst it was being sized for me then please accept my commiserations and best of luck next time

Quicksilver by name...

Well done!

Stevec14 · 23 July 2017, 10:59 PM

Great pickup. Love the GMT. Enjoy

Fully · 23 July 2017, 11:21 PM

In the last 5 weeks I have seen 4 air kings, 2 GMT LN and 3 explorer 1s. I do work in the west end and take a stroll most days on my way to get lunch

Nairn1980 · 23 July 2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fully

In the last 5 weeks I have seen 4 air kings, 2 GMT LN and 3 explorer 1s. I do work in the west end and take a stroll most days on my way to get lunch

Count EXP2 and Milgauss next time

You'll be busy

Joe narvey · 23 July 2017, 11:23 PM

Anyone seeing the sd43 on their AD visits ?

Fully · 23 July 2017, 11:28 PM

Yes EXP2 and Milgauss are everywhere. I saw a sea dweller the other day too which is the only one I've seen. Mappin and webb on regents street has the most varied collection of stainless steel watches

Nairn1980 · 23 July 2017, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe narvey

Anyone seeing the sd43 on their AD visits ?

Surely they'll never hit the AD windows....dealers have significant lists for them

Joe narvey · 23 July 2017, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Surely they'll never hit the AD windows....dealers have significant lists for them

I bought my SD from the window at WoS royal exchange and my SD43 from NYC. Dealer in NYC had 2 arrive.

Wemp also had the batman in stock so supply in NYC appears quite different to Uk.

Nairn1980 · 23 July 2017, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe narvey

I bought my SD from the window at WoS royal exchange and my SD43 from NYC. Dealer in NYC had 2 arrive.

Wemp also had the batman in stock so supply in NYC appears quite different to Uk.

SD4k were in most UK windows until they were discontinued.

I can imagine SD43 being in USA windows but we don't have that luck here. We have price on our side but just not availability lol

Joe narvey · 24 July 2017, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

SD4k were in most UK windows until they were discontinued.

I can imagine SD43 being in USA windows but we don't have that luck here. We have price on our side but just not availability lol

To be honest I prefer the weight of my SD4K so the SD43 isn't being worn .

The relative size difference is very apparent along the other models.

Nairn1980 · 24 July 2017, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe narvey

To be honest I prefer the weight of my SD4K so the SD43 isn't being worn .

The relative size difference is very apparent along the other models.

I agree, I tried on the SD43 and felt it bloated. I just didn't see the appeal personally. The SD4K however and old SD were far better proportioned IMO.

harvey · 24 July 2017, 12:27 AM

Duke and Quick...well done!!

Joe narvey · 24 July 2017, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Duke and Quick...well done!!

Apologies but what does Duke and Quick mean?

harvey · 24 July 2017, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe narvey

Apologies but what does Duke and Quick mean?

Duke of Dulwich the OP for finding the GMT and Quicksilver for buying it...

22 July 2017, 04:51 AM	#1
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	SS GMT II & Air King spotted in London I was on New Bond Street in London this evening (17:00) and spotted a SS GMT II & an Air King in the window display at Wempe. If you're in the market for one of these, you better get there ASAP before a tourist grabs them. They also had a YG Bluesy Sub which looked gorgeous. You_Doodle_2017-07-21T18_39_44Z.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2017, 10:50 AM	#7
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Is the air king popular? It's ugly. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 July 2017, 10:51 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

23 July 2017, 10:45 PM	#16
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I have to thank the Duke of Dulwich for his eagle eyed efforts. I bagged the GMT this morning and now have it on my wrist. I have been after this watch for ages. If any of you are the gentleman that came into the shop asking after the watch whilst it was being sized for me then please accept my commiserations and best of luck next time __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

22 July 2017, 04:54 AM	#2
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,104	Spotting such in London is like catching a glimpse of Nessie or finding fur from a Sasquatch!

22 July 2017, 04:55 AM	#3
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	Also, a friend of mine picked up an LV from the same store yesterday. Maybe things are looking up for us Brits.

22 July 2017, 07:05 AM	#4
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	Did your friend just walked in for the LV or was he on the waiting list prior to that?

22 July 2017, 10:20 AM	#6
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	I keep seeing posts about low availability in the UK. I don't get it... What's the deal with that? Seems like the demand is high.

22 July 2017, 01:12 PM	#9
116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	"Hurry up and grab an Air King!" That's how you know it's crazy over the pond.

23 July 2017, 12:51 AM	#11
leonardfell "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Koh Chang Watch: Anything GMT Posts: 25	Spotted in my local AD this afternoon[IMG]http://http://s977.photobucket.com/user/leonardfell/media/rolex/20170722_113018.jpg.html[/IMG

23 July 2017, 04:36 AM	#12
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I enquired about an Air King in a nearby ad today, and was told that their next allocation was due shortly and was already sold, and that they would be lucky to see another AK ' this side of Christmas'. I did hear him comment to another customer about rumours of a price increase, so maybe he was not telling the whole truth, and was perhaps doing a bit of stockpiling. Looked a a Tudor North Flag, far too big for my liking, so didn't bother.

23 July 2017, 04:47 AM	#14
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	It's absolutely absurd that these watches are hard to come by in the UK

23 July 2017, 10:59 PM	#18
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Great pickup. Love the GMT. Enjoy

23 July 2017, 11:21 PM	#19
Fully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: London Posts: 3	In the last 5 weeks I have seen 4 air kings, 2 GMT LN and 3 explorer 1s. I do work in the west end and take a stroll most days on my way to get lunch

23 July 2017, 11:23 PM	#21
Joe narvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London, UK Posts: 33	Anyone seeing the sd43 on their AD visits ?

23 July 2017, 11:28 PM	#22
Fully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: London Posts: 3	Yes EXP2 and Milgauss are everywhere. I saw a sea dweller the other day too which is the only one I've seen. Mappin and webb on regents street has the most varied collection of stainless steel watches

24 July 2017, 12:27 AM	#28
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,374	Duke and Quick...well done!!

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