New Member/Boutique Question

WYOMON · Sun. 4:57pm

Hello All,

Brand new member here, looking at potentially (probably) getting my first Omega, an SMP, after my wife told me to "just do it already".

I do have a question for those of you with boutique experience. I'd like to try on the Seamaster before I buy, but my nearest Boutique is about a 4 hour round trip drive (AD is even further). I've got some time off at the end of the month and I'd like to go down in the middle of the week and take a look. The issue I have at the moment is that will probably be several more months before I'm in a position to actually buy, and if the current gen is too big, I may go a different route completely (old model etc.)

Should I contact the boutique before I go down to look to make sure they're cool with me just trying one on? I don't want to waste anyone's time including my own. I'd hate to drive four hours and not be given the time day.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Speed2Sea · Sun. 7:27pm

I can only speak about my local Omega Boutique and can tell you they are more than happy to let me try on any watch that interests me. I usually drop by every two to three months and my representative is quick to offer me a beverage and have me check out new releases, etc. Again, that is my experience. Given the distance, perhaps you can call the OB and introduce yourself and explain your intent and interest in visiting them. I am fairly certain they will treat you right.

WYOMON · Sun. 9:44pm

Speed2Sea
I can only speak about my local Omega Boutique and can tell you they are more than happy to let me try on any watch that interests me. I usually drop by every two to three months and my representative is quick to offer me a beverage and have me check out new releases, etc. Again, that is my experience. Given the distance, perhaps you can call the OB and introduce yourself and explain your intent and interest in visiting them. I am fairly certain they will treat you right.

I appreciate the insight. I was already thinking about calling ahead at the very least just to make sure they have what I'm looking for. Thanks!

Evitzee · Sun. 11:18pm

No need to tell them about your purchase timeframe ahead of time, but I would confirm with them that they have the watch in stock for you to try on. If they don't they can obtain one for you, no obligation to buy. At that point you can discuss the purchase timing if you like the watch. You never know, some other Omega may be better suited for you.

sathomasga · Mon. 9:23am

I can also only speak for my local boutique, and folks down here in Atlanta are allegedly more friendly in general, but the sales associates would have no problem at all with anyone just trying on watches. I've never purchased a modern Omega and likely never will (unless the company remembers how to make small, thin watches that fit my scrawny wrist), so my only interactions have been to request/pick up archive extracts or drop off/retrieve watches for service. Despite having never made a purchase, they are invariably nice, friendly, helpful, etc.

As noted above, making sure they have the reference in stock is a good idea, as is your plan to go mid-week and avoid the weekend rush.

Good luck.

Foo2rama · Mon. 1:47pm

Buy a 2500 42mm PO. You and your wallet will thank me later.

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