Any recommended dealers in the Northwest

[sparkythecat]

Mrs S has a big birthday coming up, and I've promised her a decent watch.
Budget is circa £2.5k and she fancies a Rolex - doesn't have to be new.

Now being a bloke, if it was my watch, I'd decide what model I wanted, then look round on-line dealers for the one I wanted from the comfort of my armchair.

Being a woman Mrs S will want the full shopping experience. I haven't the time right now to go to London for the weekend, so can anyone recommend any reputable dealers in the Northwest, who are likely to have what I'm looking for?

[mblade123]

Just bought A Rolex Sub Date from Peers in Blackpool.
Was looking for one for a while all over the North west and they were the only one who had one in.
Rang them up, they are 100 miles from were I live by the way.
Drove down and even got the watch reduced by £300.
Good service from them.

There is also a place called Ancient and Modern in Blackburn. Never dealt with them but they do have a website and look to have some nice watches in.

Edited by mblade123 on Wednesday 14th May 19:29

[cableguy]

A little further North and you could try Owen & Robinson, 33 Bond Street, Leeds.

Purchased a couple of watches from them, stock and service are first rate and received a good discount too.

C.

[Kickstart]

Watches of Switzerland on King St in Manchester have some second hand stock

[Seany88]

David Robinson Jewellers just off Deansgate on St Ann's Square are pretty good. They're Rolex ADs and have some attractive payment options. (see another thread)

Just bought a Submariner 50th anniversary from them. Excellent service, offered champagne etc ask for Andrew and maybe mention that Sean with the green Rolex sent you (might give both of us a good discount next time)

[RRH]

Speak to Haywood Milton in Liverpool http://www.miltonaires.com/rolex_soldexcluded.asp or The Old Watch Shop in Southport. I have bought several watches from these two dealers- both are very reputable and absolute experts in their field.

simon

[dphiggins]

Seany88 said:

David Robinson Jewellers just off Deansgate on St Ann's Square are pretty good. They're Rolex ADs and have some attractive payment options. (see another thread)

Just bought a Submariner 50th anniversary from them. Excellent service, offered champagne etc ask for Andrew and maybe mention that Sean with the green Rolex sent you (might give both of us a good discount next time)

Thats exactly the watch I am after. Did they offer a good discount?. What should I expect to pay for a new one?

[Seany88]

dphiggins said:

Seany88 said:

David Robinson Jewellers just off Deansgate on St Ann's Square are pretty good. They're Rolex ADs and have some attractive payment options. (see another thread)

Just bought a Submariner 50th anniversary from them. Excellent service, offered champagne etc ask for Andrew and maybe mention that Sean with the green Rolex sent you (might give both of us a good discount next time)

Thats exactly the watch I am after. Did they offer a good discount?. What should I expect to pay for a new one?

Its a beautiful watch, I find myself checking the time a lot more now! I think the the prices of all Rolex's have risen i.e. a Seadweller is £3280 RRP now...can't really say the discount but like all buys, there's room

[sparkythecat]

Thanks for all your recommendations chaps.

I'll start in Blackburn and Liverpool

[sparkythecat]

Update- Bought a watch today from Milton's in Liverpool.
Like RRH I was impressed with them.

We bought a Ladies bicolour datejust with back diamond dot dial. It wasn't actually on their internet stocklist.
Went a bit over budget, but Mrs S is a happy bunny.