elgreco Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hi everyone, I know we have a few watch enthusiasts out there so would value your input. I have been left a sum of money by my sister who sadly passed away. I would like to buy a Rolex Milgauss with it as a 'gift' from her to me and as something I could pass on to my son when my time comes. I went to Goldsmiths yesterday and were unwilling to budge on the retail price at all. Looking online at a company called Watchmaster they have a new unworn 2017 on for sale £500 cheaper. Has anyone had dealings with this company? Any help or advice would be appreciated Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Decoy Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hi everyone, I know we have a few watch enthusiasts out there so would value your input. I have been left a sum of money by my sister who sadly passed away. I would like to buy a Rolex Milgauss with it as a 'gift' from her to me and as something I could pass on to my son when my time comes. I went to Goldsmiths yesterday and were unwilling to budge on the retail price at all. Looking online at a company called Watchmaster they have a new unworn 2017 on for sale £500 cheaper. Has anyone had dealings with this company? Any help or advice would be appreciated Thanks Tom No advice from myself but I've just done a quick google and found a few links. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=449579 and https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/watchmaster.com Not sure if it helps but worth a look! Aimee @ A1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I would probably use somewhere like this personally http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/watches Also are you looking new or secondhand? Myself I would look for a second hand one as I think you'd probably never lose any money on it if you search for a good deal and look after it. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Online is the way to go.... i bought a Sea-Dweller off Gumtree for £50 posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Don't buy a new watch it's a mugs game. Pay by credit card and get one from here; http://www.ilcustodedeltempo.com/orologidilusso/index.php 1, I've been to the shop in Italy and bought - it's legit 2, we're still in the Union so there's no Vat or importation issues 3, they'll take a card so if it goes bent you're covered 4, even with a bad pound/euro they're cheaper than here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Online is the way to go.... i bought a Sea-Dweller off Gumtree for £50 posted. Well that obviously genuine then! probably a bit like the Panerai I bought for a tenner from a chinese man in Beijing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I would probably use somewhere like this personally http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/watches Also are you looking new or secondhand? Myself I would look for a second hand one as I think you'd probably never lose any money on it if you search for a good deal and look after it. Best of luck +1 for Watchfinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Check out Tom Coll Glasgow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 +1 for Watchfinder. I have bought and part exchanged a few watches with watchfinder and always had great service. Their secondhand watches look like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 which model are you wanting as im selling 1 of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I have bought and part exchanged a few watches with watchfinder and always had great service. Their secondhand watches look like new. Do they do good deals on part ex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 My last experience was changing my Omega Seamaster to a 2nd hand Planet Ocean they gave me as much as I could of expected selling privately with none of the hassle. I few photos emailed to them and they gave me a price which they stuck too. All their secondhand watches are tested, guaranteed and refurbished to look like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Watchfinder are also open to negotiation within reason. Last watch I bought off them I said I wanted to pay no more than £xx and my old watch. A bit of juggling with the new price and the trade-in figure and we reached that price. Wouldn't hesitate buying from then again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 which model are you wanting as im selling 1 of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Whatcha outing then Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 which model are you wanting as im selling 1 of mine. I'm after the black faced green glass one Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Sorry to leave it so long to reply but unfortunately I'm keeping the wheels of industry turning :-( I looked at the Italian site Mungler but don't have one on there. I used watchfinder a couple of years ago to buy a second hand Brietling and found the whole process trouble free. I'm just nervous about Watchmaster after reading reviews on google. Thanks again Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Rolex is probably the most copied watch in the world. Join a Rolex forum where those boys will spot a fake from photos. They will also point you the best place to find the watch you are looking for or you may find they have their own sellers selling used and new. Watchfinder and Chrono24 are good starting points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Have a look here: https://www.cavourorologi.it/mobile/ I've also bought from there in person and they appeared geared up for selling by credit card and courier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Elgreco I think you need to decide if you want new or used? Unlikely to get any movement on the price in the UK from a Rolex dealer, the price they advertise is usually the price you pay. There are many jewelers in the UK who sell "Grey" imports and they are usually a fair bit cheaper than those sold from an official Rolex dealer. It will be a brand new watch, unworn, boxed and with all the correct paperwork, only difference is you probably won't get a glass of bubbly whislt they unpack it like in a Rolex dealer ;-) Other option is to purchase second hand, that's when you need to do your homework and make sure the dealer is 100%, Tom Coll has been mentioned in Glasgow and I wouldn't hesitate to buy through them as I have used them in the past. 3rd Option is to take Munglers advice and use a reputable dealer in Europe who may very well be selling cheaper than UK dealers. Sorry but I have had no dealings with Watchmaster so cannot comment on them. Watchfinder however seem to get a good name, I toyed with selling a Breitling through them but decided to keep it in the end. Good luck with whatever way you go, and the Milgaus is a lovely looking watch in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat Rat Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Have a look at Chrono24 website I've used a few times for buying and selling luxury watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted July 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Have a look at Chrono24 website I've used a few times for buying and selling luxury watches.Hi looked on chrono24 this morning and found a jan2017 watch mint and unworn just down the road from me at the Metrocentre. I called in and put a deposit on it and will pick it up tomorrow. Saved £500 off Northern Goldsmith's price. Hopefully I got a bargain if not I'm happy with my purchase anyway. Thank you to all for your input Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat Rat Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Safer than wearing one around London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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