Anyone had any dealings with this company ?
Anyone had any dealings with this company ?
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Mr MoJo

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4,698 posts

237 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk
Any feed back would be greatly received smile (PM me if needed)

Cheers
Simon

toohuge

3,469 posts

237 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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I've not had any dealings with them but they seem to have a good selection of watches are pretty competitive prices. I would be interested to hear any feedback as well.

Cpt Stirling

315 posts

222 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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Simon,
After contacting various dealers/retailers I bought an Omega Seamaster from them last year. They are based in Hull and being on the IOW the deal was done over the phone. Very knowledgable, helpful and efficient. Nothing adverse to report.

Mr MoJo

Original Poster:

4,698 posts

237 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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Cheers Cpt Sterling,
May be worth giving them a call tomorrow.
Now do I want a Sub with a black dial and bezel or blue dial and bezel ??? decisions decisions confused

Slagathore

6,178 posts

213 months

Cpt Stirling

315 posts

222 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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Pleasure Mr M, I think the classic black suits the sub a treat thumbup. I understood the blue face was available in bi-metal config. only (could be wrong). Considered an LV? www.watches.co.uk seem to also get good reviews, so worth a try (Soovy has experience with this outfit).

Mr MoJo

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4,698 posts

237 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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Yep, the blue is only available on the bi-metal, which is what I want paperbag

Been trying to decide on a watch for ages, narrowed it down to a bi-metal Sub, just can't decide on the black or blue now.

eta, what sort of warranty did you get from Blowers Cpt ?

Edited by Mr MoJo on Sunday 11th January 15:24

Cpt Stirling

315 posts

222 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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Enjoy the experience, whatever you decide best of luck. PS. I spoke with Dominic H on here when I was looking at an LV - nice guy. In the end I bottled it and went for a GMT-IIc.

Hedgeman

717 posts

252 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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I bought a Rolex Submariner from them last year. They were a pleasure to do business with - knowledgeable over the phone, the watch and all docs turned up on time exactly as described.

Gary.

Mr MoJo

Original Poster:

4,698 posts

237 months

Monday 12th January 2009
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Well spank me with a wet kipper !!

I went out today to see if I could compare the black / blue face and bezel bi-metal sub, before contacting one of the afore mentioned 'pre-owned' 'unused' dealers.

Sat in my local Watches of Switzerland for about 45 minutes, decided on the blue, asked for their best deal (as you do) and they weren't that generous as I'd expected, deal was a bit less that retail but not significantly. The blue Sub they had was sold and they said they could get another within 7 - 10 days possibly. No where near the un-used pre-owned prices from internet dealers. (understandably) Not a problem, I wasn't expecting them to get near really.

Walking back to the NCP, happened to come across Crouch the Goldsmith (saw the Rolex sign outside and was surprised as the other local Crouch's told me they weren't Rolex AD's and tried to sell me a Breitling), so I thought 'what's to lose', checked the window and there it was. Bi-Metal blue face/bezel Sub-date marked up at £5730 (as is every other retail bi metal Sub).
Popped in to have a chat, tried it on, managed to negotiate a serious discount and walked away with a brand new, shiny, credit crunch bargain
at more than 13% discount. Less than I was going to pay for a pre-owned example.

Today was a good day.

Thanks to all for the advice during my search. I was seriously surprised to end up buying a watch from a high street authorised dealer at the price I did.

Simon smile

Slagathore

6,178 posts

213 months

Tuesday 13th January 2009
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Not a bad day at all!

Get some pics up in the 2009 wrist check thread biggrin


Mr MoJo

Original Poster:

4,698 posts

237 months

Tuesday 13th January 2009
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Just tried, fkING camera has decided to not work on flash mode, been trying for the last 20 minutes !! Will do some in daylight tomorrow smile

with a tin of custard if that sounds iffy !!

Slagathore

6,178 posts

213 months

Tuesday 13th January 2009
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Doesn't sound iffy at all!

I'm just being nosey thumbup

Mr MoJo

Original Poster:

4,698 posts

237 months

Wednesday 14th January 2009
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smile

eta wink No custard in the house !! TVR cufflink will have to do hehe



Sorry it's a bit blurry, too much Marquis du Riscal !!


Edited by Mr MoJo on Wednesday 14th January 16:50

apotek

686 posts

206 months

Tuesday 20th January 2009
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HAVE BOUGHT THREE ASSORTED FRANCK MULLERS FROM BLOWERS AND HAVE ALSO CHOPPED IN THREE ASSORTED OTHERS.THE SERVICE IS FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE AND THE WATCHES GREAT VALUE, I WOULD RECOMMEND WHOLEHEARTEDLY
REGARDS JOHN

andy tims

5,598 posts

267 months

Wednesday 21st January 2009
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No need to shout John wink

apotek

686 posts

206 months

Wednesday 21st January 2009
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sorry andy i am a lazy git and cannot be bothered with a variety of cases so from now on will use lower case if that is easier on your eyes and sensibilities
regards john

Papoo

3,904 posts

219 months

Wednesday 21st January 2009
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Congratulations, MoJo. That's a beautiful watch. Bi-metal blue face sub is my favorite Rolex piece. Nicely done.

Doug86

309 posts

210 months

Wednesday 21st January 2009
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I have just sent them an e-mail to find out about sourcing a Seamaster for me smile

Edited by Doug86 on Wednesday 21st January 19:43