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Oriffx · 17 May 2016, 10:59 AM

Went into the Watches of Switzerland store in Terminal 4 looking for a specific DJII. They didn't have it there but they had one at their Terminal 3 location. They had a courier bring the watch to me in T4 in about 20 mins.

First of all, the prices at Heathrow are great for US residents/travelers. Picked up a new DJII for cheaper than what a pre-owned one would have been in the States. Service was good and friendly. It was my first Rolex purchase although it felt odd at an airport. Overall a great experience and price. Just wanted to give WoS at Heathrow a good review. Highly recommend.

Bluside · 17 May 2016, 11:44 AM

Remember, it didn't happen unless there are pictures.

hijueputa · 17 May 2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bluside

remember, it didn't happen unless there are pictures.

+1

Kippers · 17 May 2016, 02:20 PM

I bought a BLNR at T5 in Heathrow yesterday at the Rolex boutique. I saved about £1100, or $1600.
It happened for me ;o)
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Muzz · 17 May 2016, 03:26 PM

Congratulations!!! You need to post the wrist pics for the thread!!!

SSdayton · 17 May 2016, 04:04 PM

[QUOTE=Kippers;6706539]I bought a BLNR at T5 in Heathrow yesterday at the Rolex boutique. I saved about £1100, or $1600.
It happened for me ;o)
Attachment 742223

congrats on your purchase and great price also!

May I ask did you ring the Rolex boutique prior to arriving at terminal 5, or did you just go in there and ask if they had a BLNR available?

Curious as I too will be traveling from t5 soon

Rolex Essex · 17 May 2016, 05:00 PM

I got my DJ at t3, i gave them 2 months to get exactly what I wanted.
They can get source any Rolex model for you if give them sufficient time ie a 4-5weeks.

Kippers · 17 May 2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nail Tech

I got my DJ at t3, i gave them 2 months to get exactly what I wanted.
They can get source any Rolex model for you if give them sufficient time ie a 4-5weeks.

They won't source or put aside any of the sports models for you especially the SS versions. As for the BLNR, forget it. They won't source this one at all for you. I was lucky as I was treated as a VIP for reasons I won't share and they put aside the BLNR when it came in.
By all means call them and check.
Their customer service is superb I might add.

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Kippers · 17 May 2016, 05:05 PM

[QUOTE=SSdayton;6706661]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kippers

I bought a BLNR at T5 in Heathrow yesterday at the Rolex boutique. I saved about £1100, or $1600.
It happened for me ;o)
Attachment 742223

congrats on your purchase and great price also!

May I ask did you ring the Rolex boutique prior to arriving at terminal 5, or did you just go in there and ask if they had a BLNR available?

Curious as I too will be traveling from t5 soon

See above reply. Good luck

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ChuckFinlay · 17 May 2016, 07:34 PM

How do you save £1100? The price is discounted by the VAT, so if/when you return to the UK the watch should be declared and VAT would be due.

Zedrider · 17 May 2016, 07:50 PM

There's always a queue of people with their new Rolexs at Customs.

Oriffx · 18 May 2016, 01:39 AM

Sorry didn't post earlier. Here are some pics...

ChuckFinlay · 18 May 2016, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedrider

There's always a queue of people with their new Rolexs at Customs.

Maybe not, but worth clarifying that it isn't really a saving of £1100, in the same way as stealing one isn't a saving of £5950

R G · 18 May 2016, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckFinlay

Maybe not, but worth clarifying that it isn't really a saving of £1100, in the same way as stealing one isn't a saving of £5950

Oh jeeeez!?!?!? Lighten up

ChuckFinlay · 28 May 2016, 12:41 AM

Does happen:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...iss-watch.html

SemperFi · 28 May 2016, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriffx

Sorry didn't post earlier. Here are some pics...

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!

Wine4Golf · 28 May 2016, 01:25 AM

As an American I've bought 2 Rolexes, an Omega, & a Baume et Mercier(Heathrow) in the UK. The VAT savings are a HUGE deal.

watchwatcher · 28 May 2016, 01:53 AM

Congrats!

Beautiful watch.

sickened1 · 28 May 2016, 01:55 AM

Congrats.

masyv6 · 28 May 2016, 02:57 AM

Congrats!

Oriffx · 28 May 2016, 09:12 PM

Thank you for all the kind words.

Matman167 · 29 May 2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kippers

I bought a BLNR at T5 in Heathrow yesterday at the Rolex boutique. I saved about £1100, or $1600.
It happened for me ;o)
Attachment 742223

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How much did you pay if you dont mind me asking???

Kippers · 30 May 2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Matman167

How much did you pay if you dont mind me asking???

Hi, PM sent

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1William · 30 May 2016, 09:10 PM

Congratulations!

Psmith · 30 May 2016, 11:55 PM

Congrats

Danny83 · 30 May 2016, 11:59 PM

Congrats

m j b · 1 June 2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zedrider

There's always a queue of people with their new Rolexs at Customs.

If I were to buy something requiring a visit to USA Customs, generally how long of delay should I plan for? I believe we are leaving Heathrow on a Saturday morning.

m j b · 1 June 2016, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGAAPL

As an American I've bought 2 Rolexes, an Omega, & a Baume et Mercier(Heathrow) in the UK. The VAT savings are a HUGE deal.

Can I buy there upon arrival in Heathrow (when I'll have more time) or is it only for departure? If they're set up like most US airports, you have to go out to come back in, and then all of the stores are after you go through security, which requires a boarding pass.

Wine4Golf · 1 June 2016, 01:08 AM

You have to have a ticket, be passed security, & departing the UK in order to purchase from the shop.

yannis · 1 June 2016, 01:29 AM

Congrats!!

17 May 2016, 10:59 AM	#1
Oriffx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 47	London Heathrow Rolex DateJust II Went into the Watches of Switzerland store in Terminal 4 looking for a specific DJII. They didn't have it there but they had one at their Terminal 3 location. They had a courier bring the watch to me in T4 in about 20 mins. First of all, the prices at Heathrow are great for US residents/travelers. Picked up a new DJII for cheaper than what a pre-owned one would have been in the States. Service was good and friendly. It was my first Rolex purchase although it felt odd at an airport. Overall a great experience and price. Just wanted to give WoS at Heathrow a good review. Highly recommend.

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17 May 2016, 02:20 PM	#4
Kippers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Alex K Location: England Watch: SD4K, BLNR, Hulk Posts: 397	I bought a BLNR at T5 in Heathrow yesterday at the Rolex boutique. I saved about £1100, or $1600. It happened for me ;o) uploadfromtaptalk1463458796634.jpg Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

17 May 2016, 03:26 PM	#5
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Congratulations!!! You need to post the wrist pics for the thread!!!

17 May 2016, 04:04 PM	#6
SSdayton "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK LONDON Posts: 134	[QUOTE=Kippers;6706539]I bought a BLNR at T5 in Heathrow yesterday at the Rolex boutique. I saved about £1100, or $1600. It happened for me ;o) Attachment 742223 congrats on your purchase and great price also! May I ask did you ring the Rolex boutique prior to arriving at terminal 5, or did you just go in there and ask if they had a BLNR available? Curious as I too will be traveling from t5 soon

17 May 2016, 05:00 PM	#7
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	I got my DJ at t3, i gave them 2 months to get exactly what I wanted. They can get source any Rolex model for you if give them sufficient time ie a 4-5weeks.

17 May 2016, 07:34 PM	#10
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	How do you save £1100? The price is discounted by the VAT, so if/when you return to the UK the watch should be declared and VAT would be due.

17 May 2016, 07:50 PM	#11
Zedrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: 116509 Posts: 24	There's always a queue of people with their new Rolexs at Customs.

18 May 2016, 01:39 AM	#12
Oriffx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 47	Sorry didn't post earlier. Here are some pics...

28 May 2016, 12:41 AM	#15
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	Does happen: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...iss-watch.html

28 May 2016, 01:25 AM	#17
Wine4Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 129	As an American I've bought 2 Rolexes, an Omega, & a Baume et Mercier(Heathrow) in the UK. The VAT savings are a HUGE deal.

28 May 2016, 01:53 AM	#18
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28 May 2016, 09:12 PM	#21
Oriffx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 47	Thank you for all the kind words.

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1 June 2016, 01:08 AM	#29
Wine4Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 129	You have to have a ticket, be passed security, & departing the UK in order to purchase from the shop.

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