London - must-see pre-owned shops?

[tonupbklyn]

in London this week, hoping to find a sliver of time to browse a shop or two.

could i get some recos of reputable places that have good stock of pre-owned pieces?

hesitant on watchfinder as i feel their prices are escalated (even more!) post-Richemont.

cheers

[kultschar]

Burlington Arcade for a browse (high prices)

[tonupbklyn]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Burlington Arcade for a browse (high prices)

how about a place with not-so high prices?

[kultschar]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

how about a place with not-so high prices?

In London? :)

[tonupbklyn]

Originally Posted by kultschar

In London? :)

oh... right!

[pb2au]

I’ll be there in a few weeks. Please let me know if you see anything interesting. Looking for a perpetual...

Cheers

[WatchLurv]

Im in London too. May pop into the shops and waste their time if I feel like I need to waste mine.

[rootbeer7]

Hatton Garden. The prices are slightly more palatable!!

[RussW]

Watchclub in the Royal Arcade is also worth a look. It’s just down the road from the Patek salon too.

[Hound]

The best places for not such high prices in London would probably be London, Ontario.

[MCMartiny]

I have so far found that Watches of Bond Street seems to have a good selection and for the current market OK prices - https://www.watchcentre.com

Haven't bought from them so far, so cannot comment on that aspect.

[Aquaman]

Originally Posted by MCMartiny

I have so far found that Watches of Bond Street seems to have a good selection and for the current market OK prices - https://www.watchcentre.com

Haven't bought from them so far, so cannot comment on that aspect.

watchcentre is more of an online shop, has premises, but not many watches

but id get off at green park and work my way to bond street, , taking in burlington arcade and royal parade , then the salon and a few PP ADs dotted about also

dont expect to see any sport models in the salon or ADS but u will down burlington and royal parade

have fun

[AK797]

Also look on Blowers Jewellers website, have an office in Mayfair too if you see something you want to book to view.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Hatton Garden. The prices are slightly more palatable!!

Does that Posh Pawn place have any decent stock? On TV all the time.

[Sam Philip]

Originally Posted by AK797

Also look on Blowers Jewellers website, have an office in Mayfair too if you see something you want to book to view.

They have a "super rare" 2016 5271P

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

They have a "super rare" 2016 5271P

I'm more after a RubberB now.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

They have a "super rare" 2016 5271P

They have 2!

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by Aquaman

watchcentre is more of an online shop, has premises, but not many watches

They do have the watches, they're just in the safe in the back and not on display. Haven't bought from them, but been in a few times. Dingy digs, but I prefer that to the sterile, slightly scary Mayfair pantheons to commercialism, and they seem like ok people.

Burlington Arcade is a must, and I'd add Grays Antiques to the list...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

They do have the watches, they're just in the safe in the back and not on display. Haven't bought from them, but been in a few times. Dingy digs, but I prefer that to the sterile, slightly scary Mayfair pantheons to commercialism, and they seem like ok people.

Burlington Arcade is a must, and I'd add Grays Antiques to the list...

Ask for Chris if he still works there, big TRF member and very friendly.

[tonupbklyn]

thanks for all recos.
time permitting, will try the Arcade!

[marselluswallace]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

They do have the watches, they're just in the safe in the back and not on display. Haven't bought from them, but been in a few times. Dingy digs, but I prefer that to the sterile, slightly scary Mayfair pantheons to commercialism, and they seem like ok people.

Burlington Arcade is a must, and I'd add Grays Antiques to the list...

I’ve bought quite a few watches from Watchcentre over the years including my 116506,my wife’s 80299 and others.

They don’t have that many watches on display but I can vouch for their friendliness and integrity.I keep an eye on their website and they have a high turnover of watches so probably many others like me who enjoy dealing with them.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by AK797

Ask for Chris if he still works there, big TRF member and very friendly.

Thanks for your kind words again Neil

I'm no longer with them, I'm now with Lange & Söhne on Old Bond Street (always happy to say hello to any TRF members!)

I know Watchcentre have been refurbing their premises, not certain if they're up and running again. My advice is to have a look on their website first and shortlist a few watches, they're not a come in and browse type of shop

Chris

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Thanks for your kind words again Neil

I'm no longer with them, I'm now with Lange & Söhne on Old Bond Street (always happy to say hello to any TRF members!)

I know Watchcentre have been refurbing their premises, not certain if they're up and running again. My advice is to have a look on their website first and shortlist a few watches, they're not a come in and browse type of shop

Chris

Good to meet you Chris - and as a Lange owner, sure we'll run into each other. Must say I got a good vibe from WatchCentre - actually most of the greys in the area are very pleasant to deal with compared to some of the ADs.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Good to meet you Chris - and as a Lange owner, sure we'll run into each other. Must say I got a good vibe from WatchCentre - actually most of the greys in the area are very pleasant to deal with compared to some of the ADs.

Well they have stuff to actually sell. It's the same everywhere, I went into Breitling and got a great reception, then went to Hakkasan Mayfair with a queue to get in for lunch and guess what - yup, poor service, esp for a Michelin star. People are often only as nice as they have to be.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Thanks for your kind words again Neil

I'm no longer with them, I'm now with Lange & Söhne on Old Bond Street (always happy to say hello to any TRF members!)

I know Watchcentre have been refurbing their premises, not certain if they're up and running again. My advice is to have a look on their website first and shortlist a few watches, they're not a come in and browse type of shop

Chris

For hello, I'm hearing big, big discounts, yes?

[tonupbklyn]

heading back to nyc.
the shops in the arcade were ok... wasn't that interesting, inventory wise.
Antoine de Macedo in Paris was far more impressive.

[kultschar]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

heading back to nyc.
the shops in the arcade were ok... wasn't that interesting, inventory wise.
Antoine de Macedo in Paris was far more impressive.

I was in the Burlington a few weeks ago and the inventory was the worst ive ever seen

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by AK797

Well they have stuff to actually sell. It's the same everywhere, I went into Breitling and got a great reception, then went to Hakkasan Mayfair with a queue to get in for lunch and guess what - yup, poor service, esp for a Michelin star. People are often only as nice as they have to be.

Well Hakkasan are notoriously rubbish. Far better alternatives (in every respect) with or without Michelin stars.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Well Hakkasan are notoriously rubbish. Far better alternatives (in every respect) with or without Michelin stars.

I fancied Dim Sums and their supreme platter was good, lobster, crab, caviar, truffles was nice, service not really.