Reply With QuoteI was told mid-end of summer.
Anyone know when the Seiko boutique is opening in London? Last visit it was "coming soon".
I was told mid-end of summer.
Where will it be? Bond St?
There was some talk of Knightsbridge but we'll have to wait and see.Originally Posted by Regular
Seven Dials?
I'll be ALL over it when/if one appears
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Yes, it is Knightsbridge. Just a few doors down from WoS.
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Ooh looking forward to that. I'd really like to see a few in the flesh
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Really looking forward to this.
I wonder how large the boutique will be and how many models they will stock?
Passed by it yesterday in Knightsbridge, looking forward to when it finally opens.
Looking forward to to the opening. This could expensive!
Passed by it yesterday in Knightsbridge, looking forward to when it finally opens.
Will sure to spend a lot of time in there!
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I make that:
57 Brompton Road
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...a few doors away from WoS/PP. What we now need is a date.
Here's an older thread: link.
From an April 2016 article in 'The Retail Bulletin':
David Harnby, director of sales & marketing at Seiko UK, said: "We are delighted to be working with Knight Frank in what is a watershed moment for Seiko. The search for a flagship Central London boutique will allow the brand to build on the most recent openings in Sydney and Frankfurt.
With the Athletics World Championships scheduled for London next summer and with Seiko the official time keeper for the event, there has never been a better opportunity to build on the momentum and excitement around the brand and specifically our Grand Seiko collection.
Keep an eye on News?
World athletics this summer
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10th August 2017
any idea what the prices will be like? i'm guessing a considerable markup because UK?
Considering how much more the sla017 was through Jura than the rest of the world, I would have to agree.
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A price hike because of UK then another because Brexit. Maybe a third one just for fun?
Jura price for the turtle padi 429
Generally available in the uk 380
Best AD price in the uk 284
I know you can't exactly shop around for GS in the UK, but there is evidence that jura are just taking the piss.
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
Hmm. Deacon's in Swindon are good for GS - will be interesting to compare when it opens.
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With Jura it is not that simple, because they often give discounts. I can't help wondering whether Grand Seiko will attempt to enforce standard prices . They appear to now aspire to quite an 'upmarket' position. IThe last thing they will,want is their retailers selling mainly on price. You can't grow an upmarket reputation like that.
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Seems to me they are just quoting UK RRP. Blame Seiko UK for absurdly high RRPs.
Will there be some kind of grand opening? I demand an invitation!
Info link: Seiko Boutique, Knightsbridge, London.
Has anyone been there yet?
I wonder why the Grand Seiko range shown on the website has the old branding? Bit of a cock-up!
See this thread: Grand Seiko Knightsbridge - open!
Seiko UK's website is awful, it's always out of date and is often full of errors (e.g. some watches will be advertised as having sapphire instead of hardlex, or both in some cases). FYI that page just links to the regular Seiko website, the boutique doesn't seem to have its own site yet, nor is there a UK-specific GS site.
Just rang them to check Marine Master 300 prices. 3K, as someone said. Egads!
Does anyone know a reliable seller in Europe for an MM300?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-Herr...QAAOSwOu5ZpULx
You;d buy from them. I'm really anxious about buying from no UK shops. Daft I know (it's a gift for someone, so really need to find a new one).
There are risks but in this case, 4000+ feedback, eBay buyer protection, good but plausible price, I know I'd buy from there if I was in the market.
Yes I would. You asked for a European seller. This is one.
Other than the 3k in the boutique, you won't get one anywhere else in the Uk (apart from used).
Only other alternative is to buy from Japan for around $1900 , then pay VAT on top
Folks - fair enough. There was a thread the other day, but for some daft reason I can't find it, is the general consensus that the Chrono24 Trusted Checkout is as safe as a major ebay seller? Seen a couple on there as well, for example: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/her...-id5167842.htm and the best price: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/pro...-id6658871.htm
I think I would rather go via eBay (from a seller with good feedback, paying with PayPal so as to benefit from eBay protection). This is not to dismiss Chrono24's protection system but I am simply less familiar with it.
£250 cheaper on their website (£1890).
https://www.luna-pearls.com/mens-wat...17j/a-1019111/
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Gnomon has em listed at $2039us - £1578 using XE converter. Figuring in tax still far better than the boutique price.
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches...0m-ref-sbdx017
The prices in the Seiko Boutique are bonkers...this: http://www.azfinetime.com/seiko-pros...a-can-sbdb013/ is £4200!
Mine is from them as their offices are in Luxembourg and I just went and picked it up and received a bit of a discount....I was very happy with the service and of course my 017!
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