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Dave-B · 16 July 2017, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I wish you would have told me yesterday. I just bought one at £450.00 above list. And I even know where Lichfield is

Get your money back and buy the one at Salloways

AK797 · 16 July 2017, 02:36 AM

No stickers so probably a return, seen this before in windows.

AK797 · 16 July 2017, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

At 5450 pounds, that's a steal. No wonder there are lists so long.

I bought mine just nine months ago for £5K and they gave me a free tie and shipped it to me. I wasn't thrilled about paying retail, never have before, but not now as it looks like £6K is a fair UK AD price.

mercman · 16 July 2017, 03:25 AM

I thought Rolex didn't allow A.D's to post new watches to buyers.

AK797 · 16 July 2017, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mercman

I thought Rolex didn't allow A.D's to post new watches to buyers.

They did for me, one of the large chains, but I'm sure things are much tighter these days.

904VT · 16 July 2017, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I bought mine just nine months ago for £5K and they gave me a free tie and shipped it to me. I wasn't thrilled about paying retail, never have before, but not now as it looks like £6K is a fair UK AD price.

That is a very nice deal. If I was you I'd try my luck on a LV list

harvey · 16 July 2017, 04:00 AM

Dave thanks for posting this up. Hope one of the forum members jumps on it!

Quicksilver · 16 July 2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-B

Get your money back and buy the one at Salloways

I'm already very attached to the one I have

Anyway, the difference would soon be eroded by travel, hotel costs, lost time etc so not worth it.

Fleetlord · 16 July 2017, 04:12 AM

Rural dealers are the key. People keep trying to obtain watches from big citiy chain dealers and are always disappointed.

Do some legwork, make a trip and get your Rolex.

Dave-B · 16 July 2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Dave thanks for posting this up. Hope one of the forum members jumps on it!

Not a problem, I hope someone buys it

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I'm already very attached to the one I have

Anyway, the difference would soon be eroded by travel, hotel costs, lost time etc so not worth it.

Very true, at least you have one now. Wear it in good health

snypa · 16 July 2017, 05:03 AM

I was out all around Birmingham today searching for a 114060, dodnt see any steel subs anywhere! Seriously tempted to snap this up, I assume they are not open till monday now?

Dave-B · 16 July 2017, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kelv_w

Tempting and not too far from me. If only it's a sub date.
Litchfield is a nice place, love the park. Also my missus designed the Litchfield Cathedral logo ☺

That's awesome! Please congratulate her on a job well done

CPRWATCH · 16 July 2017, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by snypa

I was out all around Birmingham today searching for a 114060, dodnt see any steel subs anywhere! Seriously tempted to snap this up, I assume they are not open till monday now?

I see your based in Warwickshire , johnsons in Nuneaton has a great selection at the moment.

Dave-B · 16 July 2017, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by snypa

I was out all around Birmingham today searching for a 114060, dodnt see any steel subs anywhere! Seriously tempted to snap this up, I assume they are not open till monday now?

Yes it says closed Sunday on their website, the watch was still in the window just before closing today so if you're there at opening on Monday it could be yours

snypa · 16 July 2017, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-B

Yes it says closed Sunday on their website, the watch was still in the window just before closing today so if you're there at opening on Monday it could be yours

Excellent news thanks! This is very strange as I made the decision to search for one literally a couple of days ago, so began to browse this forum for the first time in about 4 years, since sourcing my 16233 here!

harvey · 16 July 2017, 05:21 AM

Martin let us know if you get it!

snypa · 16 July 2017, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Martin let us know if you get it!

If its still there Monday I think i will snap it up!

Dave-B · 16 July 2017, 05:25 AM

Awesome, please keep us updated

Quicksilver · 16 July 2017, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by snypa

If its still there Monday I think i will snap it up!

Go for it and good luck. I bought mine yesterday and I'm deeply in love with it. Let us know if you get it.

snypa · 16 July 2017, 06:24 AM

I will hopefully be posting pics Monday guys Thanks!

tyler1980 · 16 July 2017, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by snypa

Excellent news thanks! This is very strange as I made the decision to search for one literally a couple of days ago, so began to browse this forum for the first time in about 4 years, since sourcing my 16233 here!

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Originally Posted by snypa

I will hopefully be posting pics Monday guys Thanks!

Ill hold you to Monday, otherwise it may take you another 4 years for you to show us

snypa · 16 July 2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Ill hold you to Monday, otherwise it may take you another 4 years for you to show us

Ha I shall report back then!

I should add that i have purchased within the 4 years, but before pulling the trigger on the sub last time (being told waiting lists etc) I fell in love with an IWC whilst on holiday in Bamgkok, which forced a delay!

DGB · 16 July 2017, 10:00 AM

There is a SubC no date at Goldsmith in Middlesbrough. Looks like Rolex released some lately in U.K.

Stevec14 · 16 July 2017, 04:57 PM

And there was one in the watch gallery at Covent Garden when I was there last week (and an explorer and an air king!).

Swiss Mad! · 16 July 2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I wish you would have told me yesterday. I just bought one at £450.00 above list. And I even know where Lichfield is

Always ring round all the AD's first before going grey & paying a premium.

If your prepared to put yourself out and travel a bit sometimes you drop lucky.

I did with my Sub date.

I Had been on my local AD list for what seemed like for ever, so one random Saturday morning just sat down and started ringing round all the AD's off the Rolex website I could find within 100miles of my hometown (starting with nearest first obvs!)

It paid off as an AD approx. 60miles from me had one he'd been holding for a week as the customer was slow timing giving an answer as to whether he could get the money together or not and the guy just said " Look, if you can get here today before 5pm when we close its yours"

He didn't have to ask twice...

Shaky · 16 July 2017, 06:02 PM

Gentleman I am appalled that some of you UK residents have never heard of the CITY of Lichfield. I honestly didn't think it was such a small place people would not have heard of it lol

Salloways have been trading for years as a small family business with a good reputation. They used to have a very good watchmaker there but he sadly passed away a few years back.

Quicksilver · 16 July 2017, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Always ring round all the AD's first before going grey & paying a premium.

If your prepared to put yourself out and travel a bit sometimes you drop lucky.

I did with my Sub date.

I Had been on my local AD list for what seemed like for ever, so one random Saturday morning just sat down and started ringing round all the AD's off the Rolex website I could find within 100miles of my hometown (starting with nearest first obvs!)

It paid off as an AD approx. 60miles from me had one he'd been holding for a week as the customer was slow timing giving an answer as to whether he could get the money together or not and the guy just said " Look, if you can get here today before 5pm when we close its yours"

He didn't have to ask twice...

That's good advice. I did some phoning around for a few weeks but did not strike it lucky on this ocassion. Almost every dealer told me the same story - no chance and wasting lists closed. One wonders how this situation has arisen. Previously it was only the Daytona that had a waiting list and everything else was easily obtainable. Its been easier in my hunt for a black ceramic GMT - my local AD expects one soon and I am the only person on the waiting list. If I had wanted a Batman they told me the wait would be at least one year!

Shaky · 16 July 2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

That's good advice. I did some phoning around for a few weeks but did not strike it lucky on this ocassion. Almost every dealer told me the same story - no chance and wasting lists closed. One wonders how this situation has arisen. Previously it was only the Daytona that had a waiting list and everything else was easily obtainable. Its been easier in my hunt for a black ceramic GMT - my local AD expects one soon and I am the only person on the waiting list. If I had wanted a Batman they told me the wait would be at least one year!

There was a black GMT sat in the window of Goldsmiths in Brierly Hill for a few weeks. It was still there up to about two weeks ago I'm sure.

Dave-B · 16 July 2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

There was a black GMT sat in the window of Goldsmiths in Brierly Hill for a few weeks. It was still there up to about two weeks ago I'm sure.

That's been gone for a while now.

Nairn1980 · 16 July 2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Gentleman I am appalled that some of you UK residents have never heard of the CITY of Lichfield. I honestly didn't think it was such a small place people would not have heard of it lol

Salloways have been trading for years as a small family business with a good reputation. They used to have a very good watchmaker there but he sadly passed away a few years back.

Absolutely, I am appalled at myself.
I have no idea why I've never heard of it....but I won't forget it now.

16 July 2017, 05:03 AM	#41
snypa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: Kenilworth , UK Watch: The Bluesy! Posts: 328	I was out all around Birmingham today searching for a 114060, dodnt see any steel subs anywhere! Seriously tempted to snap this up, I assume they are not open till monday now? __________________ "Time will continue to move forward, whether you choose to make something of it or not"

16 July 2017, 06:24 AM	#50
snypa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: Kenilworth , UK Watch: The Bluesy! Posts: 328	I will hopefully be posting pics Monday guys Thanks! __________________ "Time will continue to move forward, whether you choose to make something of it or not"

16 July 2017, 02:36 AM	#32
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	No stickers so probably a return, seen this before in windows.

16 July 2017, 03:25 AM	#34
mercman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 126660 D-Blue Posts: 226	I thought Rolex didn't allow A.D's to post new watches to buyers.

16 July 2017, 04:00 AM	#37
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	Dave thanks for posting this up. Hope one of the forum members jumps on it!

16 July 2017, 04:12 AM	#39
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,005	Rural dealers are the key. People keep trying to obtain watches from big citiy chain dealers and are always disappointed. Do some legwork, make a trip and get your Rolex.

16 July 2017, 05:21 AM	#46
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	Martin let us know if you get it!

16 July 2017, 05:25 AM	#48
Dave-B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 274	Awesome, please keep us updated

16 July 2017, 10:00 AM	#53
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	There is a SubC no date at Goldsmith in Middlesbrough. Looks like Rolex released some lately in U.K.

16 July 2017, 04:57 PM	#54
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,470	And there was one in the watch gallery at Covent Garden when I was there last week (and an explorer and an air king!).

16 July 2017, 06:02 PM	#56
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	Gentleman I am appalled that some of you UK residents have never heard of the CITY of Lichfield. I honestly didn't think it was such a small place people would not have heard of it lol Salloways have been trading for years as a small family business with a good reputation. They used to have a very good watchmaker there but he sadly passed away a few years back.

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