Novice rolex buyer needs help!!!

[khyamboy]

Hello, Welcome to the forum,
If you want an independant Rolex dealer in the UK I would recommend Dane Coleta from Dream Watches. Based in Hants, He is second to none, and the most genuine guy you could wish to deal with. He buys and sells, and you would not be dissapointed with a purchase from him.

[onryo]

First of all, I'm not a big fan of the DSSD, but I definitely would not select it as my primary watch. The 14060M is much more of a classic, more versatile and better looking IMO. My 2 cents...

[George Ab]

Make sure that if you go through a trusted seller outside of Britain that they have experience navigating through Customs. Else, a bill for 20% of the price from your Government for Duty may sour the good deal.

Do try on the DSSD as it is a lot of watch at 180 grams and almost 20mm thick. Definitely not the most comfortable watch Rolex makes.

Not sure where Chris works, but he works at a dealer and could put you into the right watch. He would also know lead times. He has a great thread called "Ask and Insider". http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=156634

[frank gama]

Originally Posted by Rootbeer

If you are planning on travelling anyway i'd recommend Watches of Switzerland (Heathrow Terminal 4) or Mappin and Webb (Heathrow Terminal 3). Both are part of the same group as Goldsmiths. As they are duty free you save an instant 20% = £1200+ on the DSSD.

When we bought this way a few years ago we called up in advance and for a 30% deposit had a selection of watches brought in from other stores for us to pick from.

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Mappin & Web now at T5 too.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by 1Baloo

SaddleSC.....gonna call me freak but that magnified date window spoils the clean look fo the watch....don't like it at all I'm afraid.....got to be the sub no date if I choose the sub.

Paracentesis (strange name - cavity drainage???) cheers for the simple soulution getting on to 'for sale' section now...ta again.

Dcgator....the sub is slightly ahead at the moment.....but only when I try it on the wrist will I know if it stays that way!!!!!

1Baloo

Don't let the presence of the cyclops deter you from buying a sub-date. It can be removed quite easily.

[Watch!]

You are a lucky, lucky man. I would purchase from an authorized retailer and buy the Sub. This watch wears well in all seasons, with all outfits and has always been a classic. Again, you are soooooo lucky!!!

[1Baloo]

Rootbeer,

Cheers, looking into this.

1Baloo