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supersanj · 20 June 2018, 05:37 AM

Hey guys- long time lurker but never got around to making any posts. Going to Dubai next week for about 6 days and wanted to try my luck with the Rolex selection over there. My brief research has brought me to definitely checking out Seddiqi and Khoory. I want to definitely go see the new boutique that opened recently just to say I did. If anyone has any contacts that I can reach out to or just any recommendations at all for the cities (Rolex related or otherwise) I would greatly appreciate it!

-Sanj

ADB85 · 20 June 2018, 05:05 PM

What are you looking for? If you're after SS sports models you might be disappointed with what's on offer. If you want two-tone DateJusts you'll have a huge selection as it's probably 90% of the ADs stock there.

Sandpit · 20 June 2018, 05:49 PM

The new boutique is big and worth nipping into if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t go out of my way. I was told they have around 2000 pieces in stock but they don’t have SS models readily available. Latest advice there for an LN sub date was 1 month. Seddiqi and sons is the only chain I know. You could try calling but I wouldn’t bother emailing.

VintageVagabound · 21 June 2018, 12:19 AM

The stock on stainless is low like everywhere else in the world but every mall in Dubai has a Rolex AD (some malls like Dubai have two) as well as Duty Free at the airport. You can also look at the reseller brick and mortar stores like Timepiece360.ae and watchesmarket.com. That way you can look online and if you see something you like go to the store and try it on or negotiate.

V25V · 21 June 2018, 12:25 AM

Same as here, do not expect much..... gray dealer can get some things but my experiences with them were prices were higher than here.

supersanj · 21 June 2018, 12:47 AM

Thanks everyone for the responses! I really appreciate the help.

If I could track down a TT rose GMT, I would pick that up in a heart beat (like most would). I wouldn't mind a oysterflex YM or Daytona either. I have a subC, SS daytona and 39 SS DJ. I want my next purchase to be a little different so non-SS wouldn't be a dealbreaker. Upsetting as I was really looking forward to seeing some of these in person as well.

Might have to open my options to something other than Rolex as much as I would like to stick to the brand.

JayHantz · 21 June 2018, 01:45 AM

I will be heading to Dubai tomorrow and have a day in the city. I planned on heading into the city for a day and I can look around and let you know if I spot anything.

supersanj · 21 June 2018, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

I will be heading to Dubai tomorrow and have a day in the city. I planned on heading into the city for a day and I can look around and let you know if I spot anything.

that would be much appreciated- let me know how you like it!

emkwan · 21 June 2018, 03:08 AM

Bro it’s unbelievably dry at the moment. Both Dubai and abudhabi.

Jacobson · 21 June 2018, 03:18 AM

I was in Dubai over the past week.

There was nothing I would consider worth buying. Unless you’re after TT datejusts or a daydate.

Even PM sports were quite thin.
I guess it’s probably due to the end of Ramadan & Eid celebrations.

HONDABBQ · 21 June 2018, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

I will be heading to Dubai tomorrow and have a day in the city. I planned on heading into the city for a day and I can look around and let you know if I spot anything.

Any relation to Russell?

Likestheshiny · 21 June 2018, 04:18 AM

It's a global market. There isn't going to be any place that has rare models casually available, because someone would have already bought them.

JayHantz · 21 June 2018, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

Any relation to Russell?

Negative, none whatsoever.

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supersanj · 21 June 2018, 05:15 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Guess I have my work cut out for me when I come back- I've been staring at pictures of the GMT all day and have made up my mind... lol

20 June 2018, 05:37 AM	#1
supersanj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 9	Contacts to check stock/availability in Dubai/Abu Dhabi? Hey guys- long time lurker but never got around to making any posts. Going to Dubai next week for about 6 days and wanted to try my luck with the Rolex selection over there. My brief research has brought me to definitely checking out Seddiqi and Khoory. I want to definitely go see the new boutique that opened recently just to say I did. If anyone has any contacts that I can reach out to or just any recommendations at all for the cities (Rolex related or otherwise) I would greatly appreciate it! -Sanj

21 June 2018, 03:18 AM	#10
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 670	I was in Dubai over the past week. There was nothing I would consider worth buying. Unless you’re after TT datejusts or a daydate. Even PM sports were quite thin. I guess it’s probably due to the end of Ramadan & Eid celebrations. __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

20 June 2018, 05:05 PM	#2
ADB85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 334	What are you looking for? If you're after SS sports models you might be disappointed with what's on offer. If you want two-tone DateJusts you'll have a huge selection as it's probably 90% of the ADs stock there.

20 June 2018, 05:49 PM	#3
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	The new boutique is big and worth nipping into if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t go out of my way. I was told they have around 2000 pieces in stock but they don’t have SS models readily available. Latest advice there for an LN sub date was 1 month. Seddiqi and sons is the only chain I know. You could try calling but I wouldn’t bother emailing.

21 June 2018, 12:19 AM	#4
VintageVagabound "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 568	The stock on stainless is low like everywhere else in the world but every mall in Dubai has a Rolex AD (some malls like Dubai have two) as well as Duty Free at the airport. You can also look at the reseller brick and mortar stores like Timepiece360.ae and watchesmarket.com. That way you can look online and if you see something you like go to the store and try it on or negotiate.

21 June 2018, 12:25 AM	#5
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,399	Same as here, do not expect much..... gray dealer can get some things but my experiences with them were prices were higher than here.

21 June 2018, 12:47 AM	#6
supersanj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 9	Thanks everyone for the responses! I really appreciate the help. If I could track down a TT rose GMT, I would pick that up in a heart beat (like most would). I wouldn't mind a oysterflex YM or Daytona either. I have a subC, SS daytona and 39 SS DJ. I want my next purchase to be a little different so non-SS wouldn't be a dealbreaker. Upsetting as I was really looking forward to seeing some of these in person as well. Might have to open my options to something other than Rolex as much as I would like to stick to the brand.

21 June 2018, 01:45 AM	#7
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I will be heading to Dubai tomorrow and have a day in the city. I planned on heading into the city for a day and I can look around and let you know if I spot anything.

21 June 2018, 03:08 AM	#9
emkwan Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi - Dubai Watch: Rolex 116710 BLNR Posts: 375	Bro it’s unbelievably dry at the moment. Both Dubai and abudhabi.

21 June 2018, 04:18 AM	#12
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	It's a global market. There isn't going to be any place that has rare models casually available, because someone would have already bought them.

21 June 2018, 05:15 AM	#14
supersanj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 9	Thanks for the info guys. Guess I have my work cut out for me when I come back- I've been staring at pictures of the GMT all day and have made up my mind... lol

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