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The London "Rolex" Experience
Besides the very cool TRF GTG I wanted to share some Rolex related experiences I encountered in London.
-Rolex RSC, St James's Square: While waiting the purchase and installation of a red/ burgundy bezel insert on my GMT a distinguished older couple came in and the gentleman, wearing a Rolex Sub, inquired about reviewing the new Deep Sea. The woman at the desk told him repeatedly "we have no watches here except our customer's watches for repair." The gentleman stated he talked to some one at RSC who said it was possible and he was not able to find it at any AD. The couple was asked to wait and while the Rolex tech was talking to me the couple where ushered into another office. Not sure if they were successful. -Watches of Switzerland: With the TRF gang found the salesman funny, informative, and helpful. ![]() ![]() -While checking the vintage shops in The Burlington Arcade I asked a shop keeper "what are you asking for the '72 Paul Newman w/ box and papers?" He replied "ah yes, I see you know your watches." He then asked "take a guess". In pounds? I said "somewhere between 75K to 100K." While slowly closing the door in front of me he said "150K!!". ![]() ![]() ![]() -Harrods: The Watchroom was interesting with many brands represented. The Rolex AD did not utter a word or even acknowledge my existence. A young couple came in and the guy bragged about his Sub purchase from David Duccan [not sure if I have that name right] the 2nd hand dealer. The kid also said DD had a much better selection and he was right, but for a price. ![]() All in all a great trip for any WIS. dP
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Thanks for the writeup Dan!
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I'm glad our lot did us proud. I'm sure you'll always be welcomed back!!!!!!!!! J |
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Nice pics Dan. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for giving the city of my birth such a good write up
![]() Glad you enjoyed the trip.
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If I fly to London for a day or so to go to the store, can I sleep on your couch?
That sounds kinda wrong, but I am sure they will not let me sleep in the store. How about a local motel? What's the address?
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I think its because thats where David puts his watches hahahaha
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Nice photos !
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Dan
Nice report and photos. Glad that you had a good time.
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Do I want Gatwick or Heathrow?
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Heathrow is more convenient for central London
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I need to take another trip to London!!!!
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Hi Dan,
As always, your pics and report make for interesting viewing and reading. Thanks for sharing, pal!! ![]()
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Nice thread - thanks Dan!
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It was great to meet you, Dan & thanks for a great day.
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Great pics & insight Dan, thanks for sharing
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I was in Harrods about 12 years ago and they were selling a couple of TT Subs they had put on Jubilee bracelets.
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Dan, thanks for sharing
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Thanks Dan! WOW! I love London!
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Great report, glad you had a good time
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Once again, Dan i'm glad you had a good time in London and it was a real pleasure to meet you.
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Very nice pics!
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I love the food emporium at Harrod's.
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Thanx, Dan... :-)
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I popped into the Rolex premises in St James with my son a few months ago - very convivial - had coffee in there we did (well, Hal didn't - he stuck to juice!). I love the carpets!
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