Started By
Message

re: OT Watch Horologists - Watch Buying Site Recommendations

Posted on 12/18/24 at 2:21 pm to
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 2:21 pm to
Im going to bump this in hopes of getting Broke or Obtuse to answer some questions I have about the different sites.
Posted by DomincDecoco
RIP Ronnie fights Thoth’s loafers
Member since Oct 2018
11932 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 2:26 pm to
Bobs
Posted by ellunchboxo
G-Town
Member since Feb 2009
19474 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 3:19 pm to
Bitch, I already told you where to go
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 3:20 pm to
Bitch, I got questions!
Posted by TigerDude
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
252 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 3:30 pm to
I have used a few of them. I will answer any questions I can.
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 3:40 pm to
Ok.

The local jewelry shop has the watch for $8k

Joma had it at $6500 all year. Two weeks ago it went up to $6900

Prestige has it listed at $6495. I talked to them today, they offer it at that price but do not give you a warranty card.

What’s the deal with that?


Why is the warranty worth $1500?


At Joma you can buy an extra warranty.


How/ who is selling them at wholesale?
Posted by TechBullDawg
Member since May 2014
2505 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:13 pm to
Timepiece Gentleman
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37048 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:27 pm to
quote:

The local jewelry shop has the watch for $8k

Joma had it at $6500 all year. Two weeks ago it went up to $6900

Prestige has it listed at $6495. I talked to them today, they offer it at that price but do not give you a warranty card.

What’s the deal with that?


Why is the warranty worth $1500?


At Joma you can buy an extra warranty.


How/ who is selling them at wholesale?

They are buying the watches at wholesale from ADs that need to move product. The catch is that you don't get the warranty from the manufacturer, typically these grey dealers will offer their own warranty.
Posted by s0tiger
Member since May 2008
1117 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:31 pm to
Are the ones you are comparing the same reference #? There is a $1000 difference in MSRP between 310.30.42.50.01.001 ($7000) and .002 ($8000), but they look the same. Main difference is probably the Crystal.
Posted by TigerDude
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
252 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:37 pm to
This is possible. Are you getting the Hesalite crystal or the Sapphire Sandwich? (The display caseback is also sapphire, while the Hesalite has a solid caseback.)

As far as the warranty, the non-OEM warranties are inferior. There is no guarantee that they will even use Omega parts.
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:38 pm to
The sapphire crystal is $8k. The hesalite is $7k. The sapphire crystal is also called the “sapphire sandwich” because the backing is sapphire.
This post was edited on 12/18/24 at 4:40 pm
Posted by Free888
Member since Oct 2019
3266 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:39 pm to
I don’t know what you’re not understanding. I picked up my new in box Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich with a full warranty from an authorized dealer for well under $7000 in 2 days with no tax and no shipping costs. Just give them a call, it’s not that hard.
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:43 pm to
quote:

I picked up my new in box Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich with a full warranty from an authorized dealer


Where?

quote:

Just give them a cal


Who?
Posted by Free888
Member since Oct 2019
3266 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:43 pm to
Look at my post on page 1 of this thread
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 4:48 pm to
I stopped reading after I saw it at $8k and being located in CA. I’ll give them a call. Thank you.
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 5:17 pm to
It’ll be here Friday.


Thanks again.
Posted by Murray
Member since Aug 2008
14835 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 5:28 pm to
quote:

I stopped reading after I saw it at $8k and being located in CA. I’ll give them a call.


Your bitchass needs to spend that $8k on some glasses.
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6618 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 5:29 pm to
Go back to work, asshat!
Posted by Free888
Member since Oct 2019
3266 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 5:31 pm to
Congrats. You’ll love the watch.
Posted by ellunchboxo
G-Town
Member since Feb 2009
19474 posts
Posted on 12/18/24 at 6:30 pm to
I’d have sold you mine for 5K
first pageprev pagePage 2 of 3Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram