gtanak Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Need some urgent help from Londoners here... Can you guys recommend some nice pre-own watch dealers in London? Please dun point me to Harrods or shops in Knightsbridge... i'm looking for Shops with lots of pre-owned watches that are willing to strike a nice deal Pls PM me with details like shop name, address and best if which tube station it might be near Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 You are best to buy away from London. Most dealers of used prestige brands in Central London charge ridiculous premium figures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickBrowne Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 There's a couple on the Clerkenwell Road (can't remember the names, hold on... It's http://www.antiquewatchcouk.com/) There's another one more or less opposite which always as a reasonable selection, although they are smaller. If neither of those float your boat, get thee to Hatton Garden (a couple of minutes walk from Clerkenwell Road) and hunt out a place called The Heart of Hatton Garden. It's chock-full of little stalls, many of which have used watches for sale, there's always a good selection and they're always happy to do a deal. I picked my SMP up there, good condition but scratched bezel, no papers, box and manual for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickBrowne Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) You are best to buy away from London. Most dealers of used prestige brands in Central London charge ridiculous premium figures! Hi Watcher, I'm always happy to expand my knowledge of places to blow the kids inheritance - where do you buy outside of London? Richard (edit to subscribe!) Edited June 28, 2010 by DickBrowne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Most dealers of used prestige brands in Central London charge ridiculous premium figures! Ditto. But if you want to see watches in & around London, click me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 if you are at all into vintage rolex, this place is a mandatory stop on your trip: http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 This fella is spot on. He won't have a deal on the telephone though. If there is something you like, you will have to turn up with pound notes and have a bit of a haggle. He's located in Chiswick, west London. http://www.watches.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Nice sales going on in London... Harrods is having up to 40% sale for selected watches even Hublots... saw what i think was an all black going for 7+k quid after discount.. Can't be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maulermacall@hotmail.com Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Might be useful, although the prices for the shops in London will be laughabley high as they can cater for those with the big city bonuses and well to do rich folk: 1. Portobello Road - Notting Hill Gate http://www.portobelloroad.co.uk Many dealers - all vintage makes. You really need to spend a few hours here as you need to go into all the arcades to see what is around and some of them have a lot of avenues to go round. Some dealers are regulars others are not. Be careful and it pays to know your stuff. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Royal Arcade - off Old Bond Street Google: Royal Arcade Mayfair Various dealers - all vintage makes. 3. Omega Boutique - Old Bond Street Google: Omega 12 Old Bond Street London Omega's flagship AD store - new watches at list price. 4. Burlington Arcade - off Piccadilly and Old Bond Street Vintage Omega shop - http://www.omegavintage.com David Duggan - http://www.daviddugganwatches.co.uk Vintage Rolex shop - http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com and others. 1. Covent Garden - Jubilee Hall antiques market Google: Covent Garden Antique Market London A few vintage dealers - all makes, open on a Monday only. 2. Austin Kaye - The Strand http://www.austinkaye.co.uk Just around the corner from Covent Garden - all vintage makes. _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Antique Watch Co. - Clerkenwell http://www.antiquewatchcouk.com All vintage makes. 4. The Little Yellow watch shop - Clerkenwell Cross straight over the road after viewing shop 3. above, turn right and walk about 25 yards. All vintage makes. Check to see if open on a Monday 5. Gleave and Co. - Clerkenwell Google: Gleave & Co. Clerkenwell Come out of the Little Yellow watch shop turn right until you reach the traffic lights, cross over and turn right, shop is about 25 yards down on a corner. This is a watch spares shop which carries a fair stock of new Omega spares for new and vintage watches. 6. Gray's Antique Market - near Bond Street Station http://www.graysantiques.com Many dealers - all vintage makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Holy Smokes.. that's a solid list my friend! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I second www.watches.co.uk They are superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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