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Dan Pierce · 21 October 2008, 10:19 PM

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.

Kinda rare w/ AD's today. When I was there the day before I asked for a Milgauss, 2 Deep Sea's, and a SS Daytona. He answered: "If you know what you are talking about then you know my reply!"

-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

2careless · 21 October 2008, 10:29 PM

Thanks for the writeup Dan!

Never been to Burlington Arcade before... would really like to visit,... but no. They don't take Amex right?

Jimbits76 · 21 October 2008, 10:51 PM

Dan

I'm glad our lot did us proud.

I'm sure you'll always be welcomed back!!!!!!!!!

J

Rolexitis · 21 October 2008, 10:59 PM

Nice pics Dan. Thanks for sharing

Quicksilver · 21 October 2008, 11:04 PM

Thanks for giving the city of my birth such a good write up

Glad you enjoyed the trip.

astcell · 21 October 2008, 11:45 PM

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?

Quicksilver · 21 October 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

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?

My couch is more expensive than the best hotel in London

jdc · 21 October 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

How about a local motel? What's the address?

There is a nice little place just around the corner from the AD'S
150 Piccadilly, London, WIJ 9BR Tel +44 (0)20 7493 8181

sea-dweller · 22 October 2008, 12:42 AM

Nice photos !

topcat30093 · 22 October 2008, 12:46 AM

Dan
Nice report and photos.
Glad that you had a good time.

astcell · 22 October 2008, 12:56 AM

Do I want Gatwick or Heathrow?

Tareg · 22 October 2008, 12:58 AM

Heathrow is more convenient for central London

jdc · 22 October 2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Do I want Gatwick or Heathrow?

Gatwick is a 30 min transfer on an express train to London, Heathrow takes 15mins

082013 · 22 October 2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

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.

I think I know the door you mean, it leads here

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The Rolex AD did not utter a word or even acknowledge my existence.

Always the same in there, the staff at Selfridges are better, but if you go into the Rolex boutique at Harrods wearing anything less than a Leopard Daytona, they look at you like you did something nasty in their store

kcmo · 22 October 2008, 02:23 AM

I need to take another trip to London!!!!

JJ Irani · 22 October 2008, 02:28 AM

Hi Dan,

As always, your pics and report make for interesting viewing and reading. Thanks for sharing, pal!!

DSJ · 22 October 2008, 03:08 AM

Nice thread - thanks Dan!

Tony-GB · 22 October 2008, 04:25 AM

It was great to meet you, Dan & thanks for a great day.

Chris B · 22 October 2008, 04:53 AM

Great pics & insight Dan, thanks for sharing

Perdu · 22 October 2008, 07:27 AM

I was in Harrods about 12 years ago and they were selling a couple of TT Subs they had put on Jubilee bracelets.

Bisquitlips · 22 October 2008, 07:39 AM

Thanks Dan! WOW! I love London!

Baptistman · 22 October 2008, 08:00 AM

Great report, glad you had a good time

mopsey · 22 October 2008, 08:08 AM

Once again, Dan i'm glad you had a good time in London and it was a real pleasure to meet you.

Dan Pierce · 22 October 2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopsey

Once again, Dan i'm glad you had a good time in London and it was a real pleasure to meet you.

Did I meet you??

Oh yeah, we were solving the worlds problems with a few pints and witty banter.

dP

chicagowatchman · 22 October 2008, 08:30 AM

Very nice pics!

London is a great City

Nigel Tufnel · 22 October 2008, 12:52 PM

I love the food emporium at Harrod's.

mickeydainish · 22 October 2008, 02:29 PM

Thanx, Dan... :-)

bodybump · 22 October 2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

My couch is more expensive than the best hotel in London

I think its because thats where David puts his watches hahahaha

entropydave · 22 October 2008, 04:35 PM

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!

Z-Sub · 22 October 2008, 04:40 PM

Dan, thanks for sharing

21 October 2008, 10:59 PM	#4
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Nice pics Dan. Thanks for sharing __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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21 October 2008, 10:29 PM	#2
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Thanks for the writeup Dan! Never been to Burlington Arcade before... would really like to visit,... but no. They don't take Amex right?

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Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Dan I'm glad our lot did us proud. I'm sure you'll always be welcomed back!!!!!!!!! J

22 October 2008, 12:56 AM	#11
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Do I want Gatwick or Heathrow? __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

22 October 2008, 12:58 AM	#12
Tareg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LNDN/Turks&Caicos Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 212	Heathrow is more convenient for central London

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Dan, As always, your pics and report make for interesting viewing and reading. Thanks for sharing, pal!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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22 October 2008, 04:53 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	Great pics & insight Dan, thanks for sharing

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