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Dover Street Market & Selfridges - London, UK
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Heading to London this Thursday - Sunday. I've already ordered a 42 SS on Apple site.
What's the chances of being able to grab one at DSM? Do I have to make an appointment one day, then go back the next or what!?
Cheers, Stuart.
What's the chances of being able to grab one at DSM? Do I have to make an appointment one day, then go back the next or what!?
Cheers, Stuart.
If you push hard enough you can get an appointment on the day, I got an appt a couple hours after booking.
I had an interesting experience with DSM on launch day.
After being told, time and time again, that no watches would be available in stores and that we must abide by Apple's queuing system of ordering online (which I actually think was entirely fair and the best way to manage both the demand and supply), DSM quietly announced the day before launch that they would have a small amount of watches on the day.
But they werent accepting any queues, they would announce a dedicated number in the morning and you could make first-come, first-served appointments.
So in the morning about 7am I had a look for the number, but it wasnt there. I checked again at various intervals and eventually (nearly 11am) the number was there. I rang it and got a call failed tone, so thought the line hadnt launched, but it had. Rather than have a line busy tone or message, let alone an call waiting queue (which would have been much more fair), if you tried to call and the line was in use which was all the time - it would just cancel as if it failed. It was a disaster.
Some people, it turned out, sat and dialled and re-dialled on repeat over 700 times before getting through, only to make an appointment for a weeks time, with no guarantee of stock.
Anyway, I tried again at 4pm and actually got got through, only to be told there were no appointments, the phone line was now out of use and I had to go to the shop on the Monday, to book an appointment for the following week despite the fact theyd probably be out of stock. I pushed the person on the phone to see if they would budge. I told them I didnt need a try-on appointment, I just wanted to hand over my money, so whats the point of physically going there, just to make an appointment it would take more time. But I was repeatedly told no.
But feeling curious, at 5pm after work I made the trip over to DSM (its not far). I walked in, headed to the table where a couple of people were looking at the watches, some having appointments. Someone came up to me right away, asked if they could help. I asked if they had the 42 SGS in stock and he said sure, took me to the till and 2 mins later, I had my watch on launch day, no queue, no appointment.
In front of me at the till was a guy that had stood outside since 4am, only to be told to call the number and make an appointment. He had called 400 times and been given a 5pm slot.
Behind me in the queue were two guys that had flown in from Italy and managed to get an appointment also.
Neither were very happy about me being there.
I say this just to show that it's always worth a shot and don't believe their "rules" that are really only there to stop manic queuing.
I just got back from a visit to DSM. I was after a 42mm SG Sport. They have SS watches in stock, as well as 38mm SG Sport (neither of which worked for me!).
They said that they are expecting to get more stock tomorrow, but that they wouldn't have an 42mm SG Sport Watches still.
They said that they are expecting to get more stock tomorrow, but that they wouldn't have an 42mm SG Sport Watches still.
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went to DSM last night looking for a 42SG BSB. none in stock and they have no news on when it will arrive. they suggest me to come back on friday or early next week.
didn't ask for anything else but they said they get new stuff so it's definitely worth going and check. it's 2 minutes walking from green park tube station, not a big deal if you live in london.
didn't ask for anything else but they said they get new stuff so it's definitely worth going and check. it's 2 minutes walking from green park tube station, not a big deal if you live in london.
Just called DSM 5 minutes ago to check stock. They currently have 42mm SS BCB and 42 SS WSB for those that are interested.
They said that deliveries can show any time throughout the week between Mon - Fri.
Didn't ask about sport models.
They said that deliveries can show any time throughout the week between Mon - Fri.
Didn't ask about sport models.
Someone mentioned that the regent street Apple Store may have bands for sale. I'm down there over the weekend and will try and pop in and find out. I'm after a modern buckle which are still unavailable on the store as a separate sale..
Selfridges currently only has Sport Bands. Regent Street will most likely have no bands, but if they do it'll be sport.
Quick update: Regent Street have sport bands but black/steel pin OOS.
Selfridges only have 38 sport but not pink.
DSM have 42mm SS BCB and LL. walked in around 11.30am today expecting to make an appointment but they were happy to sell one right then - brother's order fulfilled
. Asked about 42 SS ML and 42 ML bands but the usual try back in a few days.
They did ask for my name and if I'd bought from them before but that was it. No ID or iPhone necessary despite what the website says.
Selfridges only have 38 sport but not pink.
DSM have 42mm SS BCB and LL. walked in around 11.30am today expecting to make an appointment but they were happy to sell one right then - brother's order fulfilled
. Asked about 42 SS ML and 42 ML bands but the usual try back in a few days.They did ask for my name and if I'd bought from them before but that was it. No ID or iPhone necessary despite what the website says.
I spoke to them an hour ago. They said they have no stock of 42mm and to try tomorrow as they are expecting stock!
Quick update: Regent Street have sport bands but black/steel pin OOS.
Selfridges only have 38 sport but not pink.
DSM have 42mm SS BCB and LL. walked in around 11.30am today expecting to make an appointment but they were happy to sell one right then - brother's order fulfilled
They did ask for my name and if I'd bought from them before but that was it. No ID or iPhone necessary despite what the website says.
Do you know which colour 42 SS LL they had at all? Or what size? Thanks
Was black 42 LL as of yesterday. No idea about today.
Picked up a black sport band from Regent St earlier. they seem to be getting consistent stock of all sport colours in both 38 and 42 but only 3-4 so tend to sell out quickly - black/SS pin being most popular.
Cool. I'm going to be in the big smoke all next week so I'll pay DSM another visit.
Spoke today, they get their shipment early in the week. They got it today and had sport space grey but sold out before lunch. You may wish to get there early. Think they open at 1100hrs.