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Old 24 December 2015, 06:00 AM   #1
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Grey market sellers in the Uk

Hi All

Those of you from the Uk, which grey market sellers do you use?

I think I am going to scratch the pelagos (blue) itch but was wondering what sort of discount is acheivable nowadays?

My AD doesnt stock tudor unfortunately...

Thanks

Ps wanting new from somewhere in the Uk, buying abroad doesnt make sense as the cost savings are not that significant. I would consider a used good condition at the right sort of price
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:10 AM   #2
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Iconic watches are a pretty good bet and come with the benefit of being a bricks and mortar shop which helps instill confidence if you're not familiar with the grey market. I've had a few pieces from them and they're normally pretty competitive on price etc.
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:18 AM   #3
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chrono750 on (if you use it) is really good, really good orices and scourcing, i used him for my BLNR
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:19 AM   #4
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Iconic watches give them a call and talk with them she told me she supplies London dealers
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:21 AM   #5
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They have a pelagos blue for £2800

Hmm

Whats the lowest anyone has paid for one? I would have thought 10% should be achievable or is the itteration still too new?
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:24 AM   #6
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Call them they are really good
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:26 AM   #7
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I would say blue is too new, and if it's selling well then discounts will be less.

It's similar for the 114060 Sub - £5000 from an AD and £4700 from Iconic. A popular model, so small discounts only.
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:37 AM   #8
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:47 AM   #9
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Iconic are a good easy service but prices not too cheap.
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Old 24 December 2015, 06:49 AM   #10
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Iconic are a good easy service but prices not too cheap.
Yup

I was genuienly expecting atleast 10% off ad prices

Goldsmiths offered me 5% off and option to pay monthly over four years, i would rather do that.

Whats the lowest anyone has paid for a blue pelagos? In the Uk?
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Yup

I was genuienly expecting atleast 10% off ad prices

Goldsmiths offered me 5% off and option to pay monthly over four years, i would rather do that.

Whats the lowest anyone has paid for a blue pelagos? In the Uk?
I think it just depends on the watch and their stock levels etc - thats a pretty much brand new model. By way of comparison I got my Black Bay Blue earlier this year from them for £1850, which is down from about £2,330 or 20% off.
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I think it just depends on the watch and their stock levels etc - thats a pretty much brand new model. By way of comparison I got my Black Bay Blue earlier this year from them for £1850, which is down from about £2,330 or 20% off.
I might try hussling 10% from a chain AD, go in and wave cash and see if they bite. Worth a shot, if not i will call iconic or blowers
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Old 24 December 2015, 09:10 AM   #13
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Iconic watches are good, but look out for the prices, they can be a bit odd! I looked at the Tudor Ranger a couple of months back but found their price was £190 HIGHER than list! Yet they still claim its discounted....
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I might try hussling 10% from a chain AD, go in and wave cash and see if they bite. Worth a shot, if not i will call iconic or blowers
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I'd think that would be achievable with a bit of ringing around.
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I was genuienly expecting atleast 10% off ad prices



Goldsmiths offered me 5% off and option to pay monthly over four years, i would rather do that.



Whats the lowest anyone has paid for a blue pelagos? In the Uk?

That's poor I deal with two goldsmiths branches and get between 10-15% off with no issues.


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Old 24 December 2015, 10:26 AM   #16
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Blowers but they are not the cheapest, in fact they are usually a few hundred pounds more than anybody else, but you know what you getting is right for sure.
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Old 24 December 2015, 10:28 AM   #17
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I have not bought from them but Montredo in Germany look pretty good on price and I have heard good reports, now that is proper grey market.
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Old 24 December 2015, 07:44 PM   #18
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I emailed Iconic asking what the best price they could do and this is what the replied with lol...

"Hi Sal,

You can find our Pelagos prices here:

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/catal...ult/?q=pelagos

Best Wishes"


so no movement at all unfortunately
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