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Notepad12 · 3 October 2022, 04:00 AM

Harrods, Selfridge's and a couple of others I went into over the weekend, semi empty cases and the only watches on display were exhibition only.

One SA told me Rolex is like a closed private club, and that if you don't have a purchase history with them previously you've missed the boat.

The Tudor SA in Harrods was too busy on his phone to even acknowledge me.

The Omega boutiques? Well that's the total opposite.

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Osmin · 3 October 2022, 04:02 AM

So? Where is the news?
It’s been like this in every country for 2-3 years

TimepieceRPP · 3 October 2022, 04:10 AM

... not new at all mate

harvey · 3 October 2022, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Osmin

So? Where is the news?
It’s been like this in every country for 2-3 years

…more like 5 years.

Notepad12 · 3 October 2022, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TimepieceRPP

... not new at all mate

Last time I went there I was offered a Milgauss and they had YM2 for sale

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knighty88 · 3 October 2022, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Notepad12

The Omega boutiques? Well that's the total opposite.

Sooooo, what did ya buy??

Notepad12 · 3 October 2022, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by knighty88

Sooooo, what did ya buy??

Nothing, I have two already. It was pleasant being able to talk to an employee who enjoyed watches and enjoyed talking about the brand they work for.

I tried on the new Ultra Deep though.

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enjoythemusic · 3 October 2022, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by knighty88

Sooooo, what did ya buy??

Oops, just saw above post.

2loaded · 3 October 2022, 05:33 AM

Just say the code word and they will come out from the back room with plenty.

WilsdorfNDavis · 3 October 2022, 06:01 AM

Sorry mate - they have everything for sale, just not for sale to you...

NorCalKid · 3 October 2022, 06:09 AM

Don't sweat it. At the rate the markets are imploding and housing is teetering there will be plenty of non hyped models available by this time next year.

S.Explorer · 3 October 2022, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalKid

Don't sweat it. At the rate the markets are imploding and housing is teetering there will be plenty of non hyped models available by this time next year.

Agreed, matter of 'when' rather than 'if' there is a return to pre-hype levels of demand.

APhound · 3 October 2022, 06:25 AM

There really aren’t any watches that are that hard to get. They just don’t want to give them to you. They want you to buy a bracelet. Spend $18k on this for your wife and I’ll get you my next sprite. You buy this $15k bracelet I’ll give you a green sub- I have one here- we can do this today.

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Harry-57 · 3 October 2022, 07:17 AM

They have plenty to sell. They just won't sell them to you. Which watches did you ask them about?

Nairn1980 · 4 October 2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Notepad12

Harrods, Selfridge's and a couple of others I went into over the weekend, semi empty cases and the only watches on display were exhibition only.

One SA told me Rolex is like a closed private club, and that if you don't have a purchase history with them previously you've missed the boat.

The Tudor SA in Harrods was too busy on his phone to even acknowledge me.

The Omega boutiques? Well that's the total opposite.

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Exactly how it’s been in London (and most other UK cities) for quite some time now. A delivery comes in, and allocated instantly to people on “lists”.

Walking into a Rolex AD is pretty pointless now, in fact the Rolex boutique beside me is entirely appointment only.

RogerOP · 4 October 2022, 07:22 PM

There are watches. When I got my Black Bay Pro and basically know what’s in the safe and was told who gets the call.

I got skipped in the line just because.

Mini2 · 4 October 2022, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalKid

Don't sweat it. At the rate the markets are imploding and housing is teetering there will be plenty of non hyped models available by this time next year.

Before then

stevestil · 4 October 2022, 08:47 PM

welcome to 2022

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rambo99 · 4 October 2022, 08:55 PM

those vip with decent spending history with the AD would think otherwise.

alphadweller · 4 October 2022, 09:03 PM

Members only by the looks of it. The kind of member who spends huge amounts, that is. I don't mind, it's only business, I have enough watches for the rest of my life.

Sure, if they call me one day I'll probably turn up to check out the piece in the flesh and try it on. Might even buy it if I like it and feel like celebrating a milestone.

Do we need ADs? No. Do they need us? Yes.

3 October 2022, 04:00 AM	#1
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 838	Absolutely nothing for sale in some London AD's Harrods, Selfridge's and a couple of others I went into over the weekend, semi empty cases and the only watches on display were exhibition only. One SA told me Rolex is like a closed private club, and that if you don't have a purchase history with them previously you've missed the boat. The Tudor SA in Harrods was too busy on his phone to even acknowledge me. The Omega boutiques? Well that's the total opposite. Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk

3 October 2022, 06:01 AM	#10
WilsdorfNDavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 1,180	Sorry mate - they have everything for sale, just not for sale to you... __________________ "Look, he’s winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike." W.S.

3 October 2022, 04:02 AM	#2
Osmin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 395	So? Where is the news? It’s been like this in every country for 2-3 years

3 October 2022, 04:10 AM	#3
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,107	... not new at all mate

3 October 2022, 05:33 AM	#9
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 1,952	Just say the code word and they will come out from the back room with plenty.

3 October 2022, 06:09 AM	#11
NorCalKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: California Posts: 47	Don't sweat it. At the rate the markets are imploding and housing is teetering there will be plenty of non hyped models available by this time next year.

3 October 2022, 06:25 AM	#13
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,658	There really aren’t any watches that are that hard to get. They just don’t want to give them to you. They want you to buy a bracelet. Spend $18k on this for your wife and I’ll get you my next sprite. You buy this $15k bracelet I’ll give you a green sub- I have one here- we can do this today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2022, 07:17 AM	#14
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	They have plenty to sell. They just won't sell them to you. Which watches did you ask them about?

4 October 2022, 07:22 PM	#16
RogerOP Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: London Posts: 557	There are watches. When I got my Black Bay Pro and basically know what’s in the safe and was told who gets the call. I got skipped in the line just because.

4 October 2022, 08:47 PM	#18
stevestil "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Posts: 778	welcome to 2022 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2022, 08:55 PM	#19
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	those vip with decent spending history with the AD would think otherwise.

4 October 2022, 09:03 PM	#20
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,908	Members only by the looks of it. The kind of member who spends huge amounts, that is. I don't mind, it's only business, I have enough watches for the rest of my life. Sure, if they call me one day I'll probably turn up to check out the piece in the flesh and try it on. Might even buy it if I like it and feel like celebrating a milestone. Do we need ADs? No. Do they need us? Yes.

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