Great UK watch shops.

[anonymous-user]

Today I was in T5 at Heathrow and was looking in watches of Switzerland downstairs, what a great watch shop, rammed full of watches, friendly staff constantly trying to get you to try on watches.

They had loads of Tudor models and IWC, Bremont, omega, panerai (in some weird display cabinet) JLC, breitling and loads of others. I probably saw at least 50 different watches I would be happy to own. So many different brands and watches in one little shop,

Then you walk along to Rolex and it’s off on their own and only got a few bimetal and ladies watches and some gaudy monstrosities covered in diamonds and tat. Rolex are making some great watches but for browsing the shops, they’re a bit rubbish.

Which watch shops in the UK are great for seeing loads of models or just for the experience?

We can maybe start with the uk as most PHers are uk based but if nobody replies then maybe go global.

[lostkiwi]

Watches of Switzerland in Birmingham are good as are the Omega shop.
For the mid to low end of the market First Class Watches in Kenilworth. Really friendly and accommodating staff with some of the less common brands:
Mühle Glasshütte (one of my favourites)
Sinn
U-Boat
Ball
Hamilton
Bulova
Certina
Junghans
Ebel
Meister Singer
etc

They'll also negotiate on price.

Probably one of my favourite places to visit.

[anonymous-user]

lostkiwi said:

Sinn

I don’t think I’ve ever seen sinn in a shop (apart perhaps from watchfinder)

Are they a sinn dealer?

[lostkiwi]

I'd guess so - they're AD for everything else.

From the website:
"ALL OUR WATCHES ARE AUTHENTIC AND ARE SOURCED FROM THE OFFICIAL UK DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS. EVERY WATCH COMES COMPLETE WITH A STAMPED MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEE, FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND BOX. "

They also let you have the warranty card

Edited by lostkiwi on Friday 1st February 20:37

[ellroy]

Blowers in Hull usually has a great variety of kit in.

It is in Hull though.

[anonymous-user]

ellroy said:

Blowers in Hull usually has a great variety of kit in.

It is in Hull though.

I’d love to check out blowers but I’m never anywhere near hull.

[kevbernard]

I'm afraid I can't contribute a suggestion. But was wondering if anyone could suggest somewhere in the south-west which stock Audemars Piguet?

[rich1231]

El stovey said:

Today I was in T5 at Heathrow and was looking in watches of Switzerland downstairs, what a great watch shop, rammed full of watches, friendly staff constantly trying to get you to try on watches.

They had loads of Tudor models and IWC, Bremont, omega, panerai (in some weird display cabinet) JLC, breitling and loads of others. I probably saw at least 50 different watches I would be happy to own. So many different brands and watches in one little shop,

Then you walk along to Rolex and it’s off on their own and only got a few bimetal and ladies watches and some gaudy monstrosities covered in diamonds and tat. Rolex are making some great watches but for browsing the shops, they’re a bit rubbish.

Which watch shops in the UK are great for seeing loads of models or just for the experience?

We can maybe start with the uk as most PHers are uk based but if nobody replies then maybe go global.

The Rolex store is WOS too.

[Wills2]

El stovey said:

ellroy said:

Blowers in Hull usually has a great variety of kit in.

It is in Hull though.

I’d love to check out blowers but I’m never anywhere near hull.

Also in Mayfair London.

[AJB88]

Don't expect to walk into any Rolex AD and see anything decent other than the usual Datejusts.


Seen a white gold submariner in Rome and Dublin but that's about the max of what I have seen recently.

[nikaiyo2]

kevbernard said:

I'm afraid I can't contribute a suggestion. But was wondering if anyone could suggest somewhere in the south-west which stock Audemars Piguet?

I think the only U.K. AP dealer is in Harrods

[Arranguez]

The Watch Room in Harrods is about the best I’ve ever been to. I’m in the T5 WoS all the time browsing and coveting the Ulysse Nardin I’m getting past procurement.

[richthebike]

Page and Cooper are excellent. You ring up, get an appointment, pop into their office, and Jonathan or one of the team will show you anything and everything you fancy.

The team are great, lots of tea and biscuits, and Jonathan has fascinating watch chat.

They're in Borehamwood.

[ellroy]

Wills2 said:

Also in Mayfair London.

Yes, but that’s usually, or used to be at least, to meet punters and show/wrist time of a limited selection rather than the full stock.

[hajaba123]

nikaiyo2 said:

I think the only U.K. AP dealer is in Harrods

WOS on New Street in Birmingham are, really nice guys in there

[lostkiwi]

hajaba123 said:

nikaiyo2 said:

I think the only U.K. AP dealer is in Harrods

WOS on New Street in Birmingham are, really nice guys in there

They are indeed AP dealers.

[Dempsey1971]

Go to the Burlington Arcade in London (on Piccadilly near the Ritz Hotel)

Some fantastic and rare watches in there. Everything under the sun.

Make sure you have stiff resolve though, you can come out MUCH poorer.

[Fullook]

Two shops in Leeds that I would recommend:

1. Owen & Robinson stock some lovely lovely stuff - A Lange & Sohne; Breguet; Vacheron Constantin as well others that I like less, but which are quite special nonetheless - e.g. AP. I've only been in a couple of times and I'm sure they realised I was somewhat out of my depth financially but they couldn't have been friendlier

2. C.W. Sellors / Jura Watches which is my absolute favourite as they stock loads of really interesting smaller brands - Sinn; Damsko; Grand Seiko; Alpina; Junghans; Nomos and loads more. I don't know the name of the main man there but he loves to talk watches if you're in the mood...

[blue_haddock]

Fullook said:

2. C.W. Sellors / Jura Watches which is my absolute favourite as they stock loads of really interesting smaller brands - Sinn; Damsko; Grand Seiko; Alpina; Junghans; Nomos and loads more. I don't know the name of the main man there but he loves to talk watches if you're in the mood...

They have several stores around the peak district as well which hold some great stock too.

[Mr Pointy]

Dempsey1971 said:

Go to the Burlington Arcade in London (on Piccadilly near the Ritz Hotel)

Some fantastic and rare watches in there. Everything under the sun.

Make sure you have stiff resolve though, you can come out MUCH poorer.

Grossly overpriced though.