First Omega Purchase- New or Used?

Frunkinator · Mar 26, 2015

One of the AD's in my area still has a Quartz in stock, I was shocked.
As for new or preowned, I have only bought new. There's something special about being the first owner and giving a watch its new life.

chickenman26 · Mar 26, 2015

Prange
I was looking at 2221.80.00. I didn't know they were discontinued.

I've 5 automatic watches now. I just want a quartz.

And being a bit less costly,I can devote the $$ for more firearms.

That's a great watch. And if you travel much, you'll enjoy the ability to quickly set the hour hand for a different time zone without disturbing the minute or seconds hand. I purchased the mid sized model about a year ago from an ebay seller to compliment my mechanical version which I seem to get badly magnetized on a regular basis. Had an AD replace the battery and pressure test, and it's been a pleasure to wear.

Nobel Prize · Mar 26, 2015

Get a used mechanical.

cicindela · Mar 26, 2015

U ulackfocus
A way to excel on cost and of buying a REAL watch.

Finally we hear from a real quartz expert 👍

MarcWinkman · Mar 26, 2015

Get a mechanical watch. If cost is a consideration, going pre-owned should not worry you as long as you go through a reputable seller. Avoid Craig's List at all costs. You may want to have a look at Goveberg Watches or Bernard Watch Company for a pretty good spread of Omegas. The latter pretty regularly has fully documented un-worn pieces at very competitive prices.

Event horizon · Mar 26, 2015

If you want Quartz and already have mechanical watches then why not, they are great things to check variance of your mechanicals. I have a seiko kinetic which is a hybrid Quartz mechanical but I do judge how accurate my new autos are against this.
Omega make some very good Quartz watches so after my sarcastic first post I'm saying you need a quartz in your life. Check out the sm200 pre bond the very early ones are crazy accurate with amazing Quartz mechanisms that are even better than omegas current offerings.

Cmon guys I can't remember the calibre of the early pre bonds remind me.

Prange · Mar 28, 2015

Thanks for the input. Cost isn't that much of an issue. It's just that I enjoy looking for the right deal. I just can't help it. It's the thrill of the chase and all.

As far as firearms-Dakota and Anshutz and pre-war Colts are my downfalls.

I will check out the SM200 series.

Fritz · Mar 28, 2015

ketiljo
AFAIK, there are no new quartz Seamasters, only mechanical.

Dunno, I was looking at a nice Seamaster 300M quartz at the Omega dealer not long ago..... might depend on what market you live in

MikiJ · Mar 28, 2015

Prange
Thanks for the input. Cost isn't that much of an issue. It's just that I enjoy looking for the right deal. I just can't help it. It's the thrill of the chase and all.

As far as firearms-Dakota and Anshutz and pre-war Colts are my downfalls.

I will check out the SM200 series.

Dakota and Anshutz and pre-war Colts: For sure cost isn't that much of an issue 😉

Fritz · Mar 28, 2015

Fritz
Dunno, I was looking at a nice Seamaster 300M quartz at the Omega dealer not long ago..... might depend on what market you live in

just checked..... nine quartz Seamasters currently catalogued by Omega Canada

now I'm thinkin of that 300M again dammit!

Prange · Mar 30, 2015

Fritz
just checked..... nine quartz Seamasters currently catalogued by Omega Canada

now I'm thinkin of that 300M again dammit!

As I was out and about today, I stopped at Jared's in Skokie,IL. They had one Seamaster 300M quartz-(black),full size. Brand new for $1680.00 plus tax. They told me that the quartz versions are discontinued.

It's just a bit too big for my wrist or I'd be wearing it now.

yinzerniner · Apr 1, 2015

The price delta between the quartz and mechanical variants of the Seamaster's you're looking at is only a few hundred $ at most so I'd say stick with the mechanical if you're buying used, but go with quartz if you're dead set on purchasing new. Best of luck with the search

Cooko14 · Apr 1, 2015

Loved my Quartz seamaster (picture is on my avatar)but traded it in to fund the chrono diver I wanted. Really didn't to part with it but was offered more money than I paid for it. The blue face looks great

Prange · Apr 5, 2015

Well, here it is. Right watch at the right price. This is the seller's pic. It looks better in real life.

A Speedmaster is next on my list now. (I know,I know-it's an automatic. I'll bite the bullet and get one anyway.)

I also like that newly released,(at Basel) Oris Sixty-Five.

Thanks for all the input. I appreciate it.

Cooko14 · Apr 5, 2015

Enjoy. Looks great.i really want a blue face seamaster think I might start looking for one.is this the mid size?

yinzerniner · Apr 5, 2015

Prange
Well, here it is. Right watch at the right price. This is the seller's pic. It looks better in real life.

A Speedmaster is next on my list now. (I know,I know-it's an automatic. I'll bite the bullet and get one anyway.)

I also like that newly released,(at Basel) Oris Sixty-Five.

Thanks for all the input. I appreciate it.

Very nice and clean, and I think the blue face works great with the bond bracelet. Wear it in good health.

Prange · Apr 5, 2015

Cooko14
Enjoy. Looks great.i really want a blue face seamaster think I might start looking for one.is this the mid size?

It is the mid-size.

chickenman26 · Apr 5, 2015

Looks great. Any boxes or papers with it?

Prange · Apr 8, 2015

No box or docs.

First Omega Purchase- New or Used?

Frunkinator

chickenman26

Nobel Prize

cicindela

MarcWinkman

Event horizon

Prange

Fritz

MikiJ

Fritz

Prange

yinzerniner

Cooko14

Prange

Cooko14

yinzerniner

Prange

chickenman26

Prange

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