Well well well..... I suspect they manufacture fakes at a large scale.... Right or wrong?
https://www.gnomonwatches.com/pages/about-us
But I am amazed though.... Can they really do that?
Well well well..... I suspect they manufacture fakes at a large scale.... Right or wrong?
https://www.gnomonwatches.com/pages/about-us
But I am amazed though.... Can they really do that?
I lump Gnomon into what is often called the "grey market." There is an ecosystem of retailers who are not authorized dealers, who sell multiple brands at heavily discounted prices. I also put Jomashop and Alan Furman into this category, although they are very different companies. In some cases, there is no manufacturer warranty, but the store provides an in-house warranty. In other cases there is full warranty from the manufacturer but you need to do your due diligence. The online grey market stores often have very limited stock, so they are actually sourcing the watch after you purchase it, and act as a broker or middleman.
Don't expect to find the latest hot releases at discounts through these sources.
Gnomon watches is a legitimate seller of NEW watches based in Singapore, I believe. They are an authorized dealer for many brands, including Seiko, Sinn, Ball, Rado, Hamilton, etc. They are also ADs for smaller companies that tend to specialize in “homage” watches that many here liken to fakes, but there is nothing illegal about it.
I have purchased several watches from them and highly recommend them as an online seller looking for those specific brands they sell. They are a good source of Japanese-market Seiko at a good price. One thing they also do is work with the manufacturers to create special limited editions that are only sold by Gnomon. The only watch I ever sold where I made a profit was a Gnomon limited edition Steinhart.
People who post things like this should do a little more homework first.
Hi! Thank you. Sorry, I just asked. I though it was the aim of this forum. Nothing wrong in asking ! I did some research and, each time, watches were MUCH more expensive in officials stores. As there are so many fakes out there, I felt bewildered. And asked on a competent forum of watch-lovers ! That's all!
They do special colab’s with Squale that are collectible among the Squale fans- some very fun and attractive. Never purchased from them but they are well regarded.
I stand corrected about them being grey market and probably should have known better. I was considering one of their Squale special issue watches a couple of years ago.
Long Island Watch also does Squale colab’s- special make-up’s I guess we can call them (rather than LE’s). Although some are different of course than the ones available from Gnomon. There are a few dealers that collaborate with makers to put out some neat speciality watches- they are worth paying attention to if you are into it.
