Be aware no authorized sellers of Omega or Rolex can sell online. They are at best new watches with no warranty, at worst a fake.
I didn't realise this! I've been looking at different options for buying a FOIS and this website seems to have good reviews and prices:
http://www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk
Buy when they say their watches come with a 2 year Omega guarantee this isn't true?
Be careful here... they are grey market as clearly stated at the top of the website. The watch may be a showroom sample. Best case they can source older non limited edition watches that have not sold via AD's, and AD's are dumping them. At worst they are a scam. I've never heard of them.
Grey Market rides that fine line between authorized dealer and black market. Basically they just buy from overstock and overseas market at discounted rates and resell. There is a GM for just about everything from baby formula to textbooks, with electronics being the largest.
For me it's a matter of math. Seamaster pro for example: $4400 list 4k with discount maybe plus 8-10% taxes or $2500 Gray Market which means I could get almost 3 full services (@550.00 sourced from Omega website) from Omega for before I'm at list cost...And it's Omega, built to last 😉. I have to be honest the only watches I have gotten from ADs were memory watches, purchased on vacation or gifts.
If you do decide to go Gray Market call and make sure they have it in stock.
I've recently decided that after working for 45 yrs. and getting our family affairs in order (sort of) I would like a nice watch. I've started my research (which led me to OMEGA Forums) and I've spent some time lurking and mulling various conversations.
It seems that online retailers have slightly better prices than local retailers, can you tell me where you purchased your Omega (Rolex, other) and why you went there? Would you shop there again, or let your kids shop there?
I know this type of question has been asked before - sorry to ask again so soon
Thanks,.
Be aware no authorized sellers of Omega or Rolex can sell online. They are at best new watches with no warranty, at worst a fake.
I have seen people post about ordering from an AD/boutique over the phone and having it shipped. I assume you exclude this in your statement, and are referring rather to the type of sellers where people can “buy” it online.
I have seen people post about ordering from an AD/boutique over the phone and having it shipped. I assume you exclude this in your statement, and are referring rather to the type of sellers where people can “buy” it online.
In 2016, I purchased a “new” Omega Speedmaster from www.chitownwatch.com. They listed it as new from an AD and that it was “still under manufacturers warranty”. It arrived with full presentation box and all items in “new” condition.
To me, the seller I used was a great deal. I could order online, pay with CC (which gives some limited purchase protection, and some CC points), and the product ended up being same as it would have been from any AD, only for less money. Hey also shipped it very quickly.
IAny time you purchase from an online ‘grey market’ seller, there is definitely a level of “caveat emptor” they applies. You have to ask yourself if the price reduction is enough to offset this added risk in your mind.
