Advice required on a watchy purchase...

[TVR1]

Evening all. I have finally decided to replace my trusty Datejust. I bought datey as an 18th birthday pressy for myself for £1911 in 1988. It will be a keeper so not for sale or p/ex. Searching the net, I have found a shop in LA that seems to sell Rolex for a lot less than here. I don't wear jewellery and must wear fairly conservative dress at work but I really like some of the totally 'out there bling' that they have. And I think it would be a nice contrast. Any tips for purchasing from a shop in LA?

Thank you in advance, PH watchmasters.


ETA. Budget is circa £3k/ US$4.5

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Don't.

[TVR1]

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Don't.

Rolex don't or the particular shop that has a presence? Name and shame rules etc.

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Don't distance shop a very expensive watch would be my advice. If anything goes wrong...
Rolex? Not my bag but you should always buy what you like not what you think others will like.

[Spice_Weasel]

I think it's more a view of don't buy something from LA just because the price is good. It's hard to do any due diligence on a vendor 5000 miles away! Try some of the UK based specialists such as Watchfinder who often post on the forum. Alternatively, Chronomaster, Blowers and Watches.co.uk

You'll find that many of us have bought from the above and can recommend the service.

[David911RSR]

Plus, you will be liable for 20% tax on any watch you import from the US.

also try

www.sweepinghand.co.uk

www.theoldwatchshop.co.uk

The turf and VRF forums are good places to do your research.

[David911RSR]

Plus, you will be liable for 20% tax on any watch you import from the US.

also try

www.sweepinghand.co.uk

www.theoldwatchshop.co.uk

The turf and VRF forums are good places to do your research.

[Ikemi]

TVR1 said:

Searching the net, I have found a shop in LA that seems to sell Rolex for a lot less than here.

Most watches sold by US sellers will be cheaper than similar pieces sold by UK sellers. However once you add on shipping, import tax (20%) and handling fees, you'll most likely find the costs even out. If you're looking to save on a Rolex, I'd suggest either duty free or speaking to Dom H @ www.hackettwatches.com