Anybody bought from Il Duca Orologi (Milan)?

[davek_964]

I've been looking for a particular watch for a while, and they seem to have got one in so I'm very tempted. Easiest would obviously be to purchase remotely but I'd feel happier doing that if I know people have dealt with them in the past.

Failing that, I guess a night in Milan wouldn't be all that dreadful.....

[crostonian]

Is it new or used? I've bought new from a couple of dealers in Italy and also bought 'new old stock', not from this dealer though.

[davek_964]

crostonian said:

Is it new or used? I've bought new from a couple of dealers in Italy and also bought 'new old stock', not from this dealer though.

Used. The watch I want can't be bought new anymore (at least, not in the colour I want).

[GCH]

Is it the IWC panda 3714 that they have?

Good price if so....

[davek_964]

GCH said:

Is it the IWC panda 3714 that they have?

Good price if so....

Nope, not that one. But I can now answer my own question of whether anybody has bought from this shop. The answer is : yes, and it's me!

Flew to Milan yesterday to see their Breguet Marine. Been after a blue one of those for a while and it was absolutely mint. Got the price reduced a bit although I admit I probably could have got lower.

Very happy with it - it's gorgeous.

[sad61t]

Wow, now that is a lovely dress watch.

[MG511]

I really like the face, not sure about the lugs or rubber strap but glad you're happy with it!

[PJ S]

Very nice indeed, Dave – hope it provides many years of pleasure.

[benny.c]

Only just seen this so a little late obviously, but I purchased an IWC from them with all communication via e-mail. They weren't exactly chatty but the deal was a smooth one and the watch was mint.