[Question] - London,UK Watch Shopping - Watches of Switzerland vs Bucherer - High End Watches

Hi all,

I'm looking to start my watch collection and was wondering whether anyone had any experience dealing with Watches of Switzerland and Bucherer and whether they would recommend one over the other (in terms of being able to access the higher demand watches)

I've spoken to a sales person / main contact at both shops and both of them seem very nice (as they should be). I've also checked online reviews and whilst most are positive, there are some negative reviews for both.

Main thing I'm concerned about is whether they can help me get the higher demand watches after I build a relationship with them. E.g., it is virtually impossible to get an AP Royal Oak Stainless Steel Blue Dial unless you've purchased multiple watches with them.

The key difference that I can see right now is that WoS offers Patek whilst Bucherer doesn't (which I would want to add tom y collection in a few years time). Other than that, they're basically the same to me.

Thank you!

 
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