If my numbers came up....

[CardShark]

The GF and I have just got back home after spending a couple of days in London, and this afternoon we did a spot of window shopping.

We took a walk through the Burlington Arcade and then up and down New Bond Street, something that I'd fancied doing for ages, she was looking at all things that sparkle and I was dribbling looking over all the fine watches - Bloody Hell!

I knew that there'd be the odd Rolex on display but the Urwerks, MB & Fs and Greubel Forseys in the window of this place http://www.marcuswatches.co.uk/ were something else.

Never mind the regular lottery, I think I need to start the EuroMillions!

Edited by CardShark on Saturday 3rd December 19:56

[Ikemi]

Did you pop into the fine watches section of Harrods? So much choice, not enough cash! The last time I was in there a woman was browsing the JLC display. She called the sales assistant over, pointed at a rose gold piece and bought two of them! I almost questioned her if one was for me; I had been drooling over the cabinet for awhile

[CardShark]

I did quickly go over to Kensington but only to push my nose up against the glass of the McLaren dealership, no time for Harrods but we did have a walk around Selfridges which have a pretty impressive selection themselves. I was chatting to my GF about the Harry Winston display and an assistant asked if I wanted a closer look, fook only knows why but I sheepishly admitted that they were out of my price range and that I was just looking....

Quick undercover mobile pic of Marcus' MB & F display -

[Muska]

Haha, what a small world, I have just spend 2 days in London with the mrs (for my 30th) doing exactly the same! If my numbers came up id definitely be good at spending it!

There is a very good chance you passed me today with my nose pressed against the glass in the Burlington Arcade!

Just to add to what youve already seen I visited the Omega boutique on regent street and had a good look at the new seamaster in black. Very very nice, I was sceptical at first but it really is nice in person.

[CardShark]

Small world indeed!

The Burlington Arcade is quite something, isn't it? Just as grand as I was expecting but a bit longer, plenty for the lady to look at as well in terms of jewellry. Plenty of vintage Rolex to gander at and some lovely Pateks, JLCs etc and some truly lovely older Omegas. Also popped in to Jura for a look over their Nomos collection amongst others.

I've heard that the BA may not be the cheapest place for such items but it sure would be tempting to visit with a wheelbarrow full of folding, and after checking me emails earlier this morning I've also come up trumps on the lottery!!!





a tenner

[Ikemi]

CardShark said:

I've heard that the BA may not be the cheapest place for such items ...

Definitely, but the buying experience would be epic!

[Muska]

Ahh, I completely forgot about Jura!

Yes, the Mrs spent just as long as me admiring the windows through the arcade and felt the need to point out things she 'could see herself wearing' !