London
London is one of the world's most important pre-owned and auction markets, hosting the watch departments of Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. New Bond Street concentrates the brand flagships.
Watch District
Bond Street, Mount Street and Burlington Arcade
Notable Institutions
Clockmakers' Museum
MuseumPermanent collection of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, displayed at the Science Museum, South Kensington - the world's oldest surviving collection devoted to clocks and watches.
Royal Observatory Greenwich
MuseumHome of John Harrison's H1–H4 marine chronometers and the Prime Meridian.
Traveler Note
VAT refunds are no longer available to visitors leaving Great Britain. Compare prices including 20% VAT against your home market before purchasing.
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