UK price increase 1 May 2019

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There appears to be an imminent price increase in the UK - the OBs keeping mentioning this as I’m considering my first Speedmaster pro. I’m aware this already had a price increase on 1 jan this year - do you think omega will do another increase?....
 
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Could be BS as part of sales tactic, or true. Omega might feel fthe need to bring their prices more in line with their competition.
 
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I picked up a new Speedy Pro last week in a local (London) AD. There was no mention of a price increase, in fact they were very accommodating and dropped £500 off the RRP.
 
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I wonder if this has anything to do with Brexit, or increased risk in the economy? Serious question actually...how quickly do economic policies cause increased/decreased prices in retail goods?
 
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I picked up a new Speedy Pro last week in a local (London) AD. There was no mention of a price increase, in fact they were very accommodating and dropped £500 off the RRP.
Interesting. Where was this AD? I’m keen on buying one
 
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Interesting. Where was this AD? I’m keen on buying one

Ernest Jones, Kingston Upon Thames.
 
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Ernest Jones, Kingston Upon Thames.
Sounds like a good deal to me. Which version did you get? Did you already have a good relationship with them?

Thanks.
 
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Sounds like a good deal to me. Which version did you get? Did you already have a good relationship with them?

Thanks.


It's the regular Moonwatch. I wanted a stunt speedy I could wear daily without care to keep my almost pristine 69, well... pristine!

I'd planned on buying at Heathrow later this month but the price they offered me wasn't that far off tax free so just went for it. First purchase with them, no previous relationship. Very happy, aside from the fact that after a week of wearing I noticed the chrono hand was 'slightly' misaligned to the dial which they are now taking care of. If you are picking up a brand new Speedy and have OCD tendencies keep an eye out at the point of purchase or it will drive you mad!
 
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I can get the new SM for £3k cash from my AD
 
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I'll be travelling to the U.K. in a few weeks from the U.S.A. My tour will include several days in London, Edinburgh and Glascgow. Anyone from those areas please help me out with some advice on the best AD's to see for a deal on a Moonwatch. I'd love for my first Omega to be a souvenir from this vacation my wife and I have been dreaming of for 18 years. (maybe send PM's ?)
 
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I'll be travelling to the U.K. in a few weeks from the U.S.A. My tour will include several days in London, Edinburgh and Glascgow. Anyone from those areas please help me out with some advice on the best AD's to see for a deal on a Moonwatch. I'd love for my first Omega to be a souvenir from this vacation my wife and I have been dreaming of for 18 years. (maybe send PM's ?)

When in Glasgow, go to the Argyle Arcades. You should find a good AD there - besides it is heaven on earth! My wife had a hard time getting me out of there.
 
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I can get the new SM for £3k cash from my AD
SM? Isn’t that a different watch?
 
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Hi

There appears to be an imminent price increase in the UK - the OBs keeping mentioning this as I’m considering my first Speedmaster pro. I’m aware this already had a price increase on 1 jan this year - do you think omega will do another increase?....

FYI, it appears that there will also be a price hike on May 1st here in Taiwan, according to multiple OBs. Hope this is not a global phenomenon.