London Trip 2012 (Pics + Review)

[thewatchguy93]

Hello everyone!!


I've been to London for the weekend, it wouldn't be right if I didn't go and check out all of the AD's in town and get back to you guys with some store reviews and pics!!


Day 1...


I started my weekend at the O2 Arena to see Jay-Z and Kayne West performing their new album "Watch The Throne". The concert was absolutly fantastic! Obviously I noticed Jay-Z sporting his DDII in YG and Kayne with his RG Hublot BigBang.. Once the concert had ended we got onto the Themes Clipper Boat which took us from the O2 Arena to Tower Bridge.. Heres a few pics!









Concert over and got some kip at a real swanky top notch hotel..



Day 2...


I headed over to Oxford Street and went into various stores but nothing too special to see there.. Next stop was New Bond Street...






First stop was Watches Of Switzerland.. to try on a Cartier Santos 100 in SS.. What a watch!!!





The sales guy was very knowledgable and gave a great service and made me feel very welcome to try on what ever I wished. I was close to pulling the trigger but unfortunatly the gloss finish on the croc strap was starting to peel away which I found quite poor so I moved on..



Next stop was Time2 Rolex Boutique in Hyde Park..

Inititial thoughts.. WOW!! They have a huge selection of precious metal watches which was heaven for me!! But no sign of SS sports models


I walked into the shop, greated at the door and looked around for around 5 minutes before anybody approched me to ask if I would like any help or would like too try anything on. I pointed out a few watches and was told to take a seat whilst the lady goes over to fetch her collegue "the Rolex expert" (Surely working in a boutique they should all be experts and know the brand inside out?).. Phahaa


I asked to try on a Platinum watch and was open to the sales ladies suggestion.. The first watch she bought out to me was a WG DDII with Diamond dot dial.. (Must be a new model, I never knew they made it in PLT)..



After pointing the sales lady in the right direction...

I tried on a DDII in Platinum Holy crap what a timepiece!!! Its the heaviest thing I've had on my wrist since Manufacture Royal "Opera" at SalonQP..




I was curious to find out what dial's the pearlmaster came in.. I asked the saleslady if I could try it on and show me the different variations availible..




Out came the catalogue WITH COST PRICES VISIBLE!!!


The sales lady flicked through the booklet and came to the page of dial options, she told me all of these dials are avaibile on this watch, FREE OF CHARGE!! By this point I knew I could have some fun.. She was on totally the incorrect page, showing me the dials for the DDII, not the pearlmaster..


I couldn't cope any longer in the store and moved on, I felt like I was being watched from every angle by the security guards, me being the only person in the store.. The "Rolex Expert" showed me to the door..


My next stop was HARRODS!! and WOW did I have a good experience.. I walked into the watch room and my first stop was Rolex.


I tried on quite a few watches and the sales guy was VERY polite and helpful!!




My new favourate watch!!




...Out comes the daddy!!














After trying on a few pieces I was asked by the guy if I would like to see any other brands. I was initicially confused, thinking why would he want to persuade me into a different brand and potentially loosing a sale, only to find out in the watch room all of the sales staff actually work for Harrods alone, not the brand, which is GREAT and it reduces any competition between brands..


He very kindly walked me over to Richard Mille and bought the watches with him on a tray..




Again the sales staff knew everything about the brand, if your not a watch enthusiast, they made there explainations very clear!



Headed over to Hublot and AP..











And finally... this beautiful Breitling for Bentley Benato in 18k Gold..





OVERVIEW...


- Watches of Switzerland - 8/10
- Rolex Boutique Hyde Park - 3/10
- Harrods Watch Room - 10/10


I hope you enjoyed the thread, I know where I will and won't be shopping in the future!!