hans_jorgen_1968
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London is calling...
.... I am heading for a love weekend with my better half end of the month...
We are going to the musicals and some nice eating out etc etc
However, if I have a few minutes or if we by some lucky coincidence... are walking past a vintage watch shop and I could spend say 20 minutes (you are right...) where should we than by coincidence walk...?
Any suggestions or addresses..?
Thank you in advance
Best
Hans This message has been edited by hans_jorgen_1968 on 2012-04-07 09:09:33
London is calling...
.... I am heading for a love weekend with my better half end of the month... We are going to the musicals and some nice eating out etc etc However, if I have a few minutes or if we by some lucky coincidence... are walking past a vintage watch shop and I c...
Burlington Arcade near Bond Street.
Got a few shops specializing in vintage, esp Rolex and Omega Chefs, Horo
I was told they are slightly pricey, but for the time saved and convenience...
Hood luck...do update the forum if you stumble across something...and post pictures!! Best, Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2012-04-07 12:24:00
Thanks I will also be there after the middle of the month...
... just when all the UK PuristS seem to be at a GTG in Paris at that time ;( Only traveling in and out of London, but I'd love to catch Portobello Road if it falls on a day when I'm there. I remember a lot of watch sellers, though bargains would require ...
Ubik is the Purist you want then....;)-
Seek him out and thee will be richly rewarded with knowledge and sharp deals!! Best, Horo
I second Burlington Arcade..
Burlington Arcade is pricy but they do have some very, very nice vintage watches. There are not many places you could try on a selection of vintage Patek Top Hat's, Calatravas and a glorious selection of vintage Omega. There's also the shop with Rolex org...
London Calling.
Be careful your watch shopping doesn't " Clash " with your better half's idea of a pleasant weekend.
The idea is...
.... to just walk past by coincidence... But I will probably need to prepare this ... Best Hans
Definately Burlington Arcade....
and you could also view the Jimmy Choo shop there, and to keep the better half happy just round the corner is Tiffany & Co, Cartier, and DeBeers Diamonds so everybody is happy Enjoy, Andy. PS - I'm also there on Mon 9th if your still there it would be gre...
That would be awesome...
... But the trip is first from last weekend in April :-( Best Hans
That's a shame....
You'll have to come back for the GTG in May instead then I'm sure you'll have a blast in London - I'm sure I will tomorrow despite the rain forcast..!! Yours my friend, Andy.
also try Austin kaye in the strand.
it has all sorts of brands. its more low market than Burlington Arcade, but a decent shop. G
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...in the smaller towns outside London?...
now your talking about the...
now your talking about the family business snak my dad, even though he's still in the recovery stage of a quad bypass and valve replacement will still go to a car boot on a sunday morning. to find out where the car boot sales are you need to buy the local...
Not finding anything...
>> i've been to thousand's of car boots and i've never seen a watch worth >> buying. i could have missed a gem or 2, but i doubt it. Same here. In a decade of car boot sales, brocantes and so-called antique fairs I've only snaffled one worthwhile watch, a...
we might not find watches,...
we might not find watches, but i've found a thousand other great bits and pieces. thats half the fun. G
Yup...lots of goodies...
I've picked up plenty of good knives, axes and other assorted sharp goodies (another hobby) but I guess that's pretty much out of the question in the UK now. nick...
no you can still get...
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Now this kind of thrill of the hunt interests me...
...as I might find some cheap Morris bits while I'm at it. The internet is filled with dealers all over the world who will eagerly sell me virtually any watch I might be looking for. Don't need to seek out a local establishment for that. It's those hidden...
you'll find dinky toys, tonka...
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Not vintage but.......
Harrods have revamped their watch room, it is quite large, with an enormous selection, if you are a watch enthusiast and are in London, you would be mad not to visit. Plus your other half will love the Jewellery room and the acres of shopping dedicated to...
Need to go to Harrods...
... We go there every time we are in London.. Last time did I buy a Mulberry wallet. This time might it be a pair of Church shoes. I will watch out for you around the Langes Last time did we also say hello to Poul Potts in Harrods, whatever happened to hi...
Be happy to point you
in the right direction at Portobello. I have to warn you the market is a shadow of it's former self. Perhaps only 4 dealers stalling up at the moment. A lot of dealers milling about, but mostly to the trade only. The only day it's on is Saturday and you n...