THE ASHALON™ | ANNUAL LEAVE & CHRISTMAS OPERATING NOTICE
Dear clients, customers and supporters,
I would like to inform you that I, Henry McDonald, will be on annual leave from 12th November until 27th December 2026. Although I will be away, www.theashalon.co.uk will continue operating online, with products and services available throughout the festive season, subject to the following arrangements.
🎄 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPERATING ARRANGEMENTS
Christmas Day: Closed.
New Year's Day: Closed.
Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve: Click & Collect only.
All other operating days: Online sales will continue as usual.
📍 CLICK & COLLECT LOCATION
The Ashalon™
Booth 4, London Diamond District
36 Hatton Garden
London, EC1N 8EB
Collection hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Please note that this location operates strictly as a collection point during my absence.
No walk-in sales.
No items available for immediate purchase.
No drop-in appointments.
All purchases must be completed online through www.theashalon.co.uk.
Please bring valid photographic identification alongside your proof of purchase when collecting your items. We take our responsibility to protect and secure assets extremely seriously, ensuring purchased goods are released only to the correct client.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE – BETHANY
During my absence, Bethany will be assisting as our new Sales Representative. She is also connected with our partnered watch dealer. Her responsibilities are strictly limited to handing over previously purchased items. There will be no retail sales or independent product transactions at the collection point. As Bethany is still developing her knowledge of The Ashalon's wider operations and specialist inventory, please direct all enquiries, product questions and requests for telephone consultations to:
SOURCING & COMMISSIONS
All bespoke sourcing commissions and new sourcing requests will be temporarily suspended until 1st January 2027, owing to limited access to our sourcing network during the holiday season.
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
It has certainly been a challenging year. Bureaucratic procedures, compliance requirements and our commitment to maintaining rigorous due diligence have tested our patience and determination. Nevertheless, The Ashalon has grown, developed and continued to establish its presence. I am particularly disappointed that we had to cancel The Ashalon Invitationals 2026, but we intend to return next year with an even grander occasion. To everyone who has purchased from us, supported our work, shared our vision or simply followed our journey: thank you.
Your continued support means a great deal.
I look forward to returning in person on 27th December and continuing what we have started.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
The Ashalon is here.
Freedom, Assets and Control.
— Henry McDonald
Founder & Director | The Ashalon™
🌐 www.theashalon.co.uk
📧 theashalon@execs.com