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Billthemonkey
·I’ve managed to get my local AD to price match the 15% offer from Leonard Dews. I’m collecting this week.
Speedmaster 3861 discount
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McBeardy
·Thanks, that’s good to hear. Will head in on Fri/Sat to see if I can do the same - was it easy enough to get them to match?
Mine was OK, as already price matched a Monaco at 25% off for me. I just needed to decide which one to go for. Was on the fence for both.
Good luck.
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·Congrats, I pick mine up tomorrow!
My AD has told me its arrived.
Get through ballet with a 4 1/2yr old first then off to Bluewater with a said child & newborn (2wks old) and partner. AD is going to love me!
Unsure if it comes with the new clasp also.
Might also check out the Omega store and order the rubber strap also.
My AD has told me its arrived.
Get through ballet with a 4 1/2yr old first then off to Bluewater with a said child & newborn (2wks old) and partner. AD is going to love me!
Unsure if it comes with the new clasp also.
Might also check out the Omega store and order the rubber strap also.
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gdhoosier
·Congrats! I picked one up myself before the 2/1 price increase. I could only manage 11% off MSRP, but I did get it with the new comfort adjust clasp, so I am quite happy. 15% off these days seems to be an excellent deal and hard to get for the in-demand pieces.
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Mac_to_ten
·I bought an SMP 300m last week. I knew I could get 15% off via Leonard Dews but they didn’t have the green dial in stock. I spoke to some of the major chain AD’s and some of them would price match but not on the green dial (probably because it’s so in demand). I asked the nearest boutique (who did have stock) if they could match and they gently declined. As an alternative offer they gave me a free watch service voucher which I can use at any time (on any Omega watch) in the future.
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McBeardy
·Went to collect today, & was with the older clasp.
AD seeing if they can source the new style clasp.
Going to let me know. Either way I’ll be collecting on Tuesday.
One thing I wanted to check. The watch they showed me, from the box had no stickers on.
Should I be correct in thinking brand new would have stickers. Unless it’s a display model? (Odd as they had to get it in for me)
AD seeing if they can source the new style clasp.
Going to let me know. Either way I’ll be collecting on Tuesday.
One thing I wanted to check. The watch they showed me, from the box had no stickers on.
Should I be correct in thinking brand new would have stickers. Unless it’s a display model? (Odd as they had to get it in for me)
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Marte
·Went to collect today, & was with the older clasp.
AD seeing if they can source the new style clasp.
Going to let me know. Either way I’ll be collecting on Tuesday.
One thing I wanted to check. The watch they showed me, from the box had no stickers on.
Should I be correct in thinking brand new would have stickers. Unless it’s a display model? (Odd as they had to get it in for me)
I have the new clasp, I don't really use the function at all. But I can understand that you are buying new right now and so should have the new style adjustable clasp. When I got mine from the OB they took the one from the display, (they had hesalite and saphire on display), and that (saphire) was the one I walked out with. It was covered in plastic and after I confirmed I wanted to buy it, he unwrapped it completely in front of me. I did not really notice what stickers were on it, as the guy took care of that. He went and sized the bracelet for several minutes and when he came back he walked me through the watch, pointed out it was brand new and blemish free, checked serial numbers etc..
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McBeardy
·I have the new clasp, I don't really use the function at all. But I can understand that you are buying new right now and so should have the new style adjustable clasp. When I got mine from the OB they took the one from the display, (they had hesalite and saphire on display), and that (saphire) was the one I walked out with. It was covered in plastic and after I confirmed I wanted to buy it, he unwrapped it completely in front of me. I did not really notice what stickers were on it, as the guy took care of that. He went and sized the bracelet for several minutes and when he came back he walked me through the watch, pointed out it was brand new and blemish free, checked serial numbers etc..
Thanks for the reply.
As buying for a celebratory reason & heirloom (not having the easy adjustment on my BB58) think I would use it in the Speedy.
I didn’t see any stickers being removed, which makes me think possible ex display.
Being a tad fussy, I would like it to be brand new
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Marte
·Thanks for the reply.
As buying for a celebratory reason & heirloom (not having the easy adjustment on my BB58) think I would use it in the Speedy.
I didn’t see any stickers being removed, which makes me think possible ex display.
Being a tad fussy, I would like it to be brand new
I understand completely. For sure the watch I bought was on display and was most certainly taken out to show people for that day. But it was shrink wrapped so I was ok with that. One thing I did bear in mind was that I am in Hong Kong at a busy boutique so can assume a high turnover of pieces and we have zero consumer laws here. I was even told by the sales staff that once he removed the wrapping I was obliged to pay and no returns. He made a point to say they never sell used watches.
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Evitzee
·I understand completely. For sure the watch I bought was on display and was most certainly taken out to show people for that day. But it was shrink wrapped so I was ok with that. One thing I did bear in mind was that I am in Hong Kong at a busy boutique so can assume a high turnover of pieces and we have zero consumer laws here. I was even told by the sales staff that once he removed the wrapping I was obliged to pay and no returns. He made a point to say they never sell used watches.
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JMO1995
·Many thanks for your help guys, my AD was happy to match the 15% discount and I’m now a very happy new member of the club
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McBeardy
·Shrink wrapping is an individual dealer thing, very common in Asia, they don't come from the factory that way. A new Omega bracelet watch comes in its own barcoded coffin, open the coffin and you'll find the watch in a small plastic bag with a small piece of black foam to prevent the bracelet making content with the back of the watch. The watch has a sticker on the back with barcode and serial number, the crystal has a round sticker, the bracelet has a a protective strip on it as does the clasp. The red cards are also in the coffin, the hang tag, too. Many dealers remove the stickers for display purposes, and you usually won't get the coffin or hang tag. You won't find case stickers like Rolex uses. Lack of stickers doesn't mean anything, it's just dealer practice. Most prospective buyers don't want to see a watch all stickered up.
When I purchased my BB58 it had the stickers & barcode. I also got the ‘coffin’ the watch came in.
Other Speedmasters I have tried on whilst making my mind up have had the protective stickers over the bezel & pushers & I thought this being brand new would have that.
I did mention to the AD slightly fussy & as buying for a certain celebration wanted one brand new (not display ect).
Hoping they can get the new clasp and in doing so watch with the stickers.
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Scarecrow Boat
·Just joined the 3861 club as well and couldn't be happier- Brand new with bracelet (not shown as it wasn't sized yet). Purchased it with an 18% discount from a trusted dealer in our own dealer section.
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MTROIS
·Just joined the 3861 club as well and couldn't be happier- Brand new with bracelet (not shown as it wasn't sized yet). Purchased it with an 18% discount from a trusted dealer in our own dealer section.
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JMO1995
·Just joined the 3861 club as well and couldn't be happier- Brand new with bracelet (not shown as it wasn't sized yet). Purchased it with an 18% discount from a trusted dealer in our own dealer section.
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McBeardy
·Picked mine up the day before the increase, although looking to return it now. Once home realised not for me, maybe FOMO who knows, but least I do now.
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