I didn't have the tool to adjust the straps on a couple of watches. The staff were extremely…read morehelpful and pleasant and adjusted the straps on both of my watches there and then and without charge. I highly recommend them and I'll be back when I need my watches servicing.

Was having a problem with my old Omega where I couldn't set the minutes. Thinking it was a small…read moreproblem with the crown, I took the back off and couldn't get it back on. Saw the reviews about these guys, so went in (a bit sheepish) and explained my problem. 5 minutes later I walked out with a functioning watch, with the back reattached and me educated as to how to set my watch minutes. Total cost: £0.00! Yep, no charge. I have a few decent watches that will now be getting their servicing done here. Great customer service.

One of my absolute favorite places to shop when in London. I'll never pass up a chance to trek down…read moreto Carnaby street as the shopping and dining options are elite. For any one of my friends traveling into London I always recommend veering off a little to Carnaby. Over the years some shops have come and go but some of my favorites remain open. I'm a huge Great Frog lover and their shop is nearby, also for us rock n rollers I can't help stopping into The Rolling Stones Uk store. Lots of major branded stores but also cute local vendors and stores. It's a very walkable street and safe. Plenty busy so come earlier in the day to beat the crowds. Another pro tip is catching a reservation at dishshoom down here as I've found it easier to snag a reservation here than at their other locations. Plenty of dining options though and local stalls like Starbucks and Joe & the juice. It's a touristy street of shops but I love it - definitely bookmark this area on your must shop / see list when on this side of town.

Fun one mile shopping area and eating area in SOHO located in the west end of Westminster. No cars…read moreallowed, only pedestrians. After having a tasty snack at Pizza Pilgrims, went to the two story Rolling Stones store which was my favorite place on Carnaby Street. A bunch of boutique shops and found one bathroom and a drinking fountain. There was an old English style red phone booth containing an unspeakable object on the floor inside, good conversation piece for the rest of my trip. Welcome to London.

Shinola is making waves overseas. They support local Detroit-made manufacturing goods for lifestyle…read moreand home. Most stuff is very expensive EXCEPT their beautiful journals. Shinola has the best journals. Waaaaay better than Moleskin, the just last. You can also personalize the journals too by letter press for free!

service can't be any worse !!! Consider this.A miserable middle aged woman and another sales person…read morehad no idea and worse didn't want to find out what the customer is looking for. Well this customer was looking to spend $20-$25k but was told "you are wasting your time here" STAY AWAY!!! this whole operation looks like a laundromat for another business!! STAY AWAY!!!!

The Unique shop of vintage Rolex worldwide is in London Burlington Arcade !…read moreIt's just nice to have a look on the evolution of fashion for watches such as Rolex. Funny to see which watch was sold on your birth year or on a memorable one. And if you are very keen for one let's hope ;) We just have one life isn't it?

Do they ever know about umbrellas! Amazingly knowledgeable, amazing variety of umbrellas, amazing…read morehistory. It's just fun and go in and look! If you need an umbrella they are the premiere place to go!

Great and friendly service and a fantastic selection of unique and well made umbrellas. This is a…read moremust go to shop for umbrellas.

Hi-end brands both international and local brands with trendy stuff; specialised niche products on…read moredisplay. Seems very sought after especially during the holiday season. Try visiting if in London at Piccadilly street next time!

I wanted to love Burlington Arcade but their selection just wasn't what I was expecting…read more The shops at Burlington Arcade lean mostly to boutique shoes and suits and jewelry, no scarves or wraps or silk, almost nothing feminine. It felt very much like the focused customer base were men (and gifts they would buy for themselves or their wives) and the selection of the lane offered really showcased that. I still think it's a fun walk through if you're visiting, but I wouldn't go expecting to buy gifts for women outside of jewelry.

On my visit to London back before the pandemic...i visited during a time when there was a little…read morebit of a heat wave...I guess usually Europe isn't usually hot like I'm used to in Los Angeles so a lot of places don't have Air conditioning...luckily in this warm day this watch shop does have AC so it was even more inviting The people are friendly but they didn't seem as attentive...maybe because my bf and I look younger and we were dressed very casually? Anyways...bf was looking around for a specific strap for his watch I guess he found through their website.. They had lots of different brands of watches...I'm not a big watch person so I'm kind of going off what my bf said and he thoroughly liked the store He said he would recommend the place And as a side note...first world problems...but they didn't offer any water or anything like other watch stores we've visited before lol but that wouldn't deter us from visiting again if ever back

I have wanted a stainless, white faced Rolex Daytona for years…read more Like everyone else, I could never find one. Well, one that wasn't used or selling at a massive premium (50%) to Rolex MSRP, which is never a good feeling, so I always declined. Until one Monday afternoon my wife and I walked past the Wempe Boutique on Bond Street and just for a laugh, thought we'd take our chances and asked a question that usually elicits nothing from the person behind the counter but a smile or sarcastic remark. Except today we got a 'Let me see...' and with that, my hopes up. Then this smiling german man walks in our direction with a white face stainless, on a felt tray, a day from the factory and tells me (with a smirk on his face) that they cannot sell for more than Rolex MSRP, and that with my passport, I will also get 20% VAT back on it when I fly home to the US. My credit card practically bounced off the counter. From fitting my wrist to explaining service, even automatically calculating and filing my VAT refund in advance - the service, style and overall experience we had at Wempe was just what you expect from a legendary jeweler on Old Bond Street in Mayfair. They also seem to get strong Rolex allocation, so if you are looking for a rare or hard to find new Rolex model, this should be a good place to start. Danke.

We enjoyed our week stay in Covent Garden. We took full advantage of the Covent Garden Market,…read morevisiting in several occasions. The Market is picturesque with lovely flower carts by the entrances. Historically, Covent Gardens were the gardens for the convent. Today, the beautiful enclosed market hosts various vendors that change regularly. The market is a great way to connect with locals. We went to the market four times during our visit. On Sundays, various art vendors set up and we visited with a local fossil dealer and purchased a couple fossils. We loved our dinner in one of the nearby cafes. On Mondays, antique dealers set up and sell various treasures. My husband bought me a vintage bracelet. We also watched a quintet play in the atrium. We found a few reasonably priced souvenirs to take home for gifts. Plenty of great restaurants surround the Market. We ate at several places and enjoyed our meals. The Market always seems to be new and people were friendly.

Covent Garden is an area in West End with a collection of shops and restaurants. This is considered…read moreto be in the city of Westminster. All of the shops are high-end, luxury. Think Rodeo Drive in London. It's a fun area to visit and check out all of the amazing offerings that most probably can never afford lol. Another must-see for hitting tourist areas in the West End.