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danberger · 24 July 2010, 01:51 AM

was wandering round Manchester today - Watches of Switzerland is shut till end August as they are completely refurbishing it - hopefully they will refurbish the stuck up staff ..... anyway, the other 2 AD's in central Manchester (mappin & webb and David Robinson) both had GV's in the window and a pretty good stock of the other SS sports models.

BlackpoolRolexCoaste · 24 July 2010, 06:11 AM

Manchester is a good place to shop for Rolex. Plenty of choice, as opposed to my hometown of Blackpool which has one stuck up AD with all the ambiance of a funeral parlour.

I know from talking to other owners that this particular dealer regularly loses business, not on price, but on their patronising attitude.

Bought my blue sub from them and it killed me to do it...

youngr · 25 July 2010, 07:50 PM

My AD in Plymouth has had one in the window for months

The GMT Master · 25 July 2010, 07:56 PM

We've had one in for quite some time as well. Interest has noticably dropped in it

fleabag · 25 July 2010, 10:09 PM

Its still such a good looking watch,its different from the rest of the rolex range,thats why I purchased one ,like being different !

TempoKing · 25 July 2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danberger

was wandering round Manchester today - Watches of Switzerland is shut till end August as they are completely refurbishing it - hopefully they will refurbish the stuck up staff ..... anyway, the other 2 AD's in central Manchester (mappin & webb and David Robinson) both had GV's in the window and a pretty good stock of the other SS sports models.

From the three Rolex AD's only Robinson is independent
The other two belong to a group and not much haggling possible.

I am soon relocating to the UK and I will assist all of my fellow TRF
members there - get any Rolex they want with a respectable discount.
...some of you believe that paying full retail is the correct thing to do !
NOT SO when the retail price is set at an UNETHICAL high profit margin
like....10 times the production cost ??

About the stuck-up staff, please remember that if they had any back-bone
they would have had their own jewelry (jewellery) business so they are
upset YOU can afford to pay 5 grand for a watch...

All in all in a few months you will be able to see me and have a coffee
with me daily (almost) in the Hatton Garden area (an announcement will be made).
Also on Saturdays lunch in Portobello with the best hand made hand delivered
sushi, tempoura, sashimi, onigiri, even yakizakana (if you pre order) by Keiko-san herself.

Ya all be good now...

esm · 26 July 2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

From the three Rolex AD's only Robinson is independent
The other two belong to a group and not much haggling possible.

I am soon relocating to the UK and I will assist all of my fellow TRF
members there - get any Rolex they want with a respectable discount.
...some of you believe that paying full retail is the correct thing to do !
NOT SO when the retail price is set at an UNETHICAL high profit margin
like....10 times the production cost ??

About the stuck-up staff, please remember that if they had any back-bone
they would have had their own jewelry (jewellery) business so they are
upset YOU can afford to pay 5 grand for a watch...

All in all in a few months you will be able to see me and have a coffee
with me daily (almost) in the Hatton Garden area (an announcement will be made).
Also on Saturdays lunch in Portobello with the best hand made hand delivered
sushi, tempoura, sashimi, onigiri, even yakizakana (if you pre order) by Keiko-san herself.

Ya all be good now...

hurry up man - this is going to be awesome!!!

told the wife the news the other week and she is excited also!

dysondiver · 26 July 2010, 02:12 AM

wow ,, at last , just one ad here , but theres an independant guy up the country who is great , anyone in the uk stuck for options , always worth a phone call , ill gladly pass on the number if it helps any.

spuds · 26 July 2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

From the three Rolex AD's only Robinson is independent
The other two belong to a group and not much haggling possible.

I am soon relocating to the UK and I will assist all of my fellow TRF
members there - get any Rolex they want with a respectable discount.
...some of you believe that paying full retail is the correct thing to do !
NOT SO when the retail price is set at an UNETHICAL high profit margin
like....10 times the production cost ??

About the stuck-up staff, please remember that if they had any back-bone
they would have had their own jewelry (jewellery) business so they are
upset YOU can afford to pay 5 grand for a watch...

All in all in a few months you will be able to see me and have a coffee
with me daily (almost) in the Hatton Garden area (an announcement will be made).
Also on Saturdays lunch in Portobello with the best hand made hand delivered
sushi, tempoura, sashimi, onigiri, even yakizakana (if you pre order) by Keiko-san herself.

Ya all be good now...

How cool is that gonna be?!?!?

I don't suppose I'll be able to afford anything but I'll gladly help Eric choose something to spend his money on......!!

mactrack · 26 July 2010, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

From the three Rolex AD's only Robinson is independent
The other two belong to a group and not much haggling possible.

I am soon relocating to the UK and I will assist all of my fellow TRF
members there - get any Rolex they want with a respectable discount.
...some of you believe that paying full retail is the correct thing to do !
NOT SO when the retail price is set at an UNETHICAL high profit margin
like....10 times the production cost ??

About the stuck-up staff, please remember that if they had any back-bone
they would have had their own jewelry (jewellery) business so they are
upset YOU can afford to pay 5 grand for a watch...

All in all in a few months you will be able to see me and have a coffee
with me daily (almost) in the Hatton Garden area (an announcement will be made).
Also on Saturdays lunch in Portobello with the best hand made hand delivered
sushi, tempoura, sashimi, onigiri, even yakizakana (if you pre order) by Keiko-san herself.

Ya all be good now...

This is the best news I have heard on here for a long time! There are so many good sellers on here but nearly all are US based which makes UK purchases difficult/expensive.

newsboy · 26 July 2010, 04:53 AM

Here Here

Puffy · 9 August 2010, 03:49 AM

there are loads around (I was even offered a discount on one, unheard of for an SS model).

looking at preloved/bnib, how much should one expect to fork out? i need a GV for my collection

Daytonaboy1977 · 9 August 2010, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

there are loads around (I was even offered a discount on one, unheard of for an SS model).

looking at preloved/bnib, how much should one expect to fork out? i need a GV for my collection

I would say £3300 - £3400 for good condition used.

24 July 2010, 01:51 AM	#1
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	UK GV Availability was wandering round Manchester today - Watches of Switzerland is shut till end August as they are completely refurbishing it - hopefully they will refurbish the stuck up staff ..... anyway, the other 2 AD's in central Manchester (mappin & webb and David Robinson) both had GV's in the window and a pretty good stock of the other SS sports models.

25 July 2010, 07:50 PM	#3
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	My AD in Plymouth has had one in the window for months __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

9 August 2010, 03:49 AM	#12
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	there are loads around (I was even offered a discount on one, unheard of for an SS model). looking at preloved/bnib, how much should one expect to fork out? i need a GV for my collection __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 July 2010, 06:11 AM	#2
BlackpoolRolexCoaste Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John T Location: Benidorm, Spain Watch: Blue sub & SS Sub Posts: 226	Manchester is a good place to shop for Rolex. Plenty of choice, as opposed to my hometown of Blackpool which has one stuck up AD with all the ambiance of a funeral parlour. I know from talking to other owners that this particular dealer regularly loses business, not on price, but on their patronising attitude. Bought my blue sub from them and it killed me to do it...

25 July 2010, 07:56 PM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	We've had one in for quite some time as well. Interest has noticably dropped in it

25 July 2010, 10:09 PM	#5
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	Its still such a good looking watch,its different from the rest of the rolex range,thats why I purchased one ,like being different !

26 July 2010, 02:12 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	wow ,, at last , just one ad here , but theres an independant guy up the country who is great , anyone in the uk stuck for options , always worth a phone call , ill gladly pass on the number if it helps any.

26 July 2010, 04:53 AM	#11
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	Here Here

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