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Hey guys, for those who like their watches, could you recommend a reliable UK dealer where I can order online? I am looking for certain Casio but it is out of stock in Czech Republic and won't be stocked again.

Thank you

[TheDvEight]

Any particular model ?

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https://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g-shock-gmwb5000d1-full-metal-5000-series/

[albert]

Not sure how this lines up in terms of price but on a Dutch site: https://www.brandfield.nl/g-shock-limited-edition-full-metal-case-horloge-gmw-b5000d-1er

Found it on a another more dodgy looking site for 50% higher.

[Penfold]

Do you need to buy it online? If not then I'd start with authorised high street distributors - in the case of Casio companies such as H Samuel, Goldsmiths or John Lewis. Shops with a larger high street presence may get more allocations and you (potentially) get access to the centralised stock profile. If they have waiting lists then join them in a few different stores (this covers them if they're franchises as opposed to company owned).

I think this was only launched in Basel in April so demand will be big but hang in there. Have you called Casio to see what they suggest? There's a dedicated GShock distributor in London - 0207 494 2884.

Apart from that not sure. Patience though. I've waited over 3 years for a watch before....

Good luck

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@albert thank you, the price is correct, is that a known store?

@Penfold thanks for info, I would be very happy to buy at High Street but I am in Czech Republic so I don't have access to UK shops, that is why I am looking for online reliable store. I have call Czech Casio distributor and they said all the stock is gone and there won't be more Thank you for the number, I will try calling that. What was the watch that you have waited for for 3 years?

[albert]

@albert thank you, the price is correct, is that a known store?

I've personally never used them but also I've never heard anything bad about them. I suppose do a bit of internet reputation checking before deciding. They may not even deliver to CZ.

[Penfold]

@albert thank you, the price is correct, is that a known store?

@Penfold thanks for info, I would be very happy to buy at High Street but I am in Czech Republic so I don't have access to UK shops, that is why I am looking for online reliable store. I have call Czech Casio distributor and they said all the stock is gone and there won't be more Thank you for the number, I will try calling that. What was the watch that you have waited for for 3 years?

Apologies. I didn't realise you weren't in the UK. If we find one in the UK, I don't mind helping you get it and then ship it to you - or, of course, you could come to the LAN :-)

Which of the three are you looking for (silver, black or gold) and I'll keep my eye out?

https://www.casio.co.uk/products/timepieces/g-shock/limited-edition/product/?v=GMW-B5000D-1ER

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No worries Pen, I used to live in the UK for quite some time. I was when I joined DMW, god time flies That would be amazing, I am after the full silver ones GMW-B5000D-1ER, as long as it has the regular international warranty, you know official dealer etc. What are you favorite watches? I also have Seiko Black Monster which I am very keen on and some other Gshocks. But my wishlist is endless oO

[albert]

I like Skagen, Tag, Casio, Alpine and I do own a 30 year old Switch. :norty:

Nothing expensive or fancy, stuff I can wear although I wouldn't mind putting a bit of money into a few investment watches.

[TeaLeaf]

I also have Seiko Black Monster which I am very keen on

Nice watch, I bet if you like that style you also like the Seiko Prospex Green Turtle?
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I love the Seiko 5 range, especially some of the mods you can do on them.  One of my favourites is the Blanc Pain homage 55 Fathoms mod with the blue dial.
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Also have a soft spot for some of the Casio Ediface range, cheap as chips relatively speaking.

Two watches I have been lusting after for the past two years and just about managed to stop trading for:

Squale Atmos 1521 matte on a blue nato strap or the Squale leather strap.
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Tudor Heritage range Black Bay Bronze Blue - this is my favourite watch at the moment, I just love the bronze and the blue combo.
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You can lose yourself in watches, but good ones can almost be bought on an almost self-convincing "it's an investment" argument.  If you trade the watch in after a couple of years the actually loss is quite small if you buy carefully.

[albert]

Love the Tudor, very classy in blue and gold. (Excuse the size, phone seemed to go mad on that!)

A few snaps:



AlpinerX Smartwatch, most recent addition:



Tags and Skagens:

[TeaLeaf]

Yeah, great watch.

For comparison with the Seiko FFF mod, here's the original Blanc Pain Fifty Fathoms with the blue dial.  All $12,000 of it.  I prefer the Mercedes hands though that the mod has.

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[Penfold]

Aye Tudor is great. I find it strange so few people know the brand or that they’re a sister company to Rolex. Am looking for a Tudor Heritage Black Bay which I think looks fantastic.

[Chaosphere]

I really wish I could wear a watch at work. Not being able to seriously limits possible 'usage time's and that puts me off getting something nice. I don't think I'd use one enough at home to really justify it :/