Let me share this. My local privately owned Rolex AD is closing 3 May. I have been a customer there for 23 years. I have spent into 6 figures over that time. I'm not any more special than the other good customers, but still, I've given them a lot of $$.

I asked about the destiny of the Rolex Exhibition pieces which the AD owns and Rolex isn't likely to buy back. I was told that once the AD's contract with Rolex is over on 31 March the AD will "FLIP" (my choice of words) them into the…

AD Closing Reaction

The first 2 watches I bought from CW were delivered Duty Paid as per their site. The Bel Canto I had ordered was pending completion. They offered to pay the duty if I paid the balance due a couple of weeks prior to the ship date. I did so, but got billed by DHL. I paid their invoice, contacted CW and they reimbursed me.

Now, I have ordered a Compressor Elite and extra strap. They shipped the watch which I received with no billing by DHL. CW told me the strap would ship separately in a few…

CW & Duty—Saga goes on