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Join Date: Dec 2019
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Moving to London
Hey all,
I am moving to London just after the new year. For all members living in London, is there any advice or recommendations for me as to which AD to go to or how to better my chance to get a SS sports model with no purchase history? Thanks! |
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You are kidding
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#3 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: London
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Looking for a professional model in London is a fools errand.
London ADs undoubtedly receive a higher number of watches allocated to them compared to other UK cities, but the number of clients per AD (both existing clients and random walk ins) is exponentially higher than other UK cities; the net result being that it’s harder, not easier to find what you want in London. My advice is keep in touch with your current local AD. |
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Yeah - let me know too! The increased spend requirements for living in London with 8m other people (some of whom are rich/have previous history) is too high for my tastes and as I don’t like jewellery the best thing to do is to go grey for your needs. Or wait a longggggggg time with no guarantees. I am on a list for a Daytona and expecting to get the 126500 in 2030! Personally I’d rather pay the mark up to get the watch when I want it. This only starts to be an issue if you are trying to build a collection (although I am making my peace with this too). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Real Name: Martin
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Don't go to an AD in any big City, they are over-run with people looking for non existent SS Sports models. Find a small out of town AD and work with them, or as others have suggested, stick with those that you know.
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#6 |
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Small town is where its at. Locally owned Mom and Pop store. I have seen (and passed) on hulk, black daytona, multiple subs, etc this year at my little local store. Also theres not multimillionaires in there everyday buying $100k worth of jewelry etc. Once they decide youre a nice guy and not a flipper youre in...
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I see your point. Do you think me being not local to any out of town AD would hinder my chances to establish a relationship?
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Lol, London Rolex ADs don't sell Rolexes, they're just a bunch of 2nd rate sales people with Napoleon complexes. Buy in Germany or Spain if you want any chance of getting what you want.
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I’m more optimistic than some others on here, due to my personal experience. Other people’s mileage obviously varies. I don’t believe you have to be a VIP, huge spender or bundle/buy jewellery to get in demand watches from a London AD, but you probably do have to do some legwork and get lucky.
What watches are you after?
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Moving to London and wanting advice on AD’s?
There’s bigger problems in London town than wondering about AD strategy. Good luck. |
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You’ve got to be a big spender to be told about it, that is all. |
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I am looking to get a Hulk. |
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That being said and despite my previously professed optimism, getting that watch with no history and no intention to be a repeat customer will be tricky. Personally I love going into watch shops when I’m out and about so I’d still try and just strike up a conversation with various AD’s -I’d probably avoid the central London stores - and see whether or not they laugh you out the door. You may judge that your time is worth too much to you to try that.
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I do have the intention to hopefully be a repeat customer but I mean it would be hard to convince the SA of that while asking for a Hulk as a first purchase. I will definitely go into as many ADs as I can! Just from what I have read in this forum Central London ADs tend to not even want to put any walk in client on "the list". |
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I do have the intention to hopefully be a repeat customer but I mean it would be hard to convince the SA of that while asking for a Hulk as a first purchase. I will definitely go into as many ADs as I can! Just from what I have read in this forum Central London ADs tend to not even want to put any walk in client on "the list". |
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I will definitely go into as many ADs as I can! Just from what I have read in this forum Central London ADs tend to not even want to put any walk in client on "the list". |
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It takes time but will reap rewards. London has HUGE spenders and VIPs, so don’t expect it to be easy ![]() |
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Pm me I have a wonderful london AD who has been incredible - would give me pleasure to introduce you.
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I think hulk as your first purchase will be a challenge anywhere in the world
If you have to ask and not ready to drop $100k to build some relationship then you’re probably not getting one at AD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Where is OP moving from, to go to London?
May help with more meaningful replies. Comparison with current location etc. |
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Try to go to AD located faraway from the city. In June when I was in London I saw some ss sports at the AD at Westfield.
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It’s kind of irrelevant where he’s coming from. More relevant that he’s asking about buying “steel sports models” with no purchase history in London. |
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#27 |
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Not the most sought after model, but I recently collected an explorer from Bucherers Covent Garden having only been on the wait list for 3-4 weeks. If you’re trying to get any of the more sought after models I’m sure you’ll be waiting much longer / struggle to get on a list.
As others have suggested, I’ve resorted to contacting AD’s within the london commuter towns as opposed to central london. I’ve been “accepted” on a couple of lists for a sub however still anticipate this being difficult to obtain with limited purchase history, and considering the extensive wealth still within these areas! Strike up and good relationship by going in frequently and the process should be more efficient |
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Spend lots otherwise don't even bother.
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#29 |
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Not the place to be buying those type things. As others stated you're up against many people who circle these shops like buzzards, attempting to build relationships with shop assistants who have about as much inclination as the person selling TVs in bestbuy
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With that in mind, no it doesn’t matter if you are not local to the out of town AD. Paying a visit to an out of town AD once per month to say hey, never buying anything and asking them to keep you in mind for a Daytona (or whatever) isn’t going to work. |
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