Hey folks New member here. I've convinced myself I need a Speedmaster Pro (3750.50 or 311) and came here to discuss! Just wondering what my buying options are. Here's what I learned so far: 1. Authorized dealer. Pros: Get full Omega warranty. No hassles. No waiting for shipping. Anything goes wrong, easy to deal with. Cons: Will likely pay 80% of MSRP (so ~$4200 plus tax!). 2. Grey market (Jomashop). Pros: Cost only $3,400 and no tax. Cons: No Omega warranty. Have to trust Jomashop warranty. Mixed reviews on customer service. 3. Forum seller (Kringkily? Others?) Pros: Full Omega warranty. Cons: Cost more than Grey Market (but less than AD?). Trusting a stranger (maybe try pass off lightly used one as new or who knows what?). As you can see I'm a bit less informed on #3, so maybe you can educate me. Any other comments/feedback welcome. Thanks!
For me Kringkily would be the way to go. For example in august he posted a brand new speedmaster with full warranty for $3750 https://omegaforums.net/threads/bni...essional-311-30-42-30-01-005-moonwatch.43922/ He can certainly source the same for you. So for like $250 you get the full omega warranty. If you're not going to an AD I can't imagine choosing graymarket over him
I just purchased mine from Jomashop, I posted a "review" here. I had a good experience, along a classmate who did the same. Two day shipping in both cases, and flawless watches.
Thanks I see your point (though the difference would be $400 given the JS ones are now $3,350). Anyone know how he is able to source watches like this from AD's at low cost? I guess understanding that would help put my mind at ease.
Interested why you said you would probably next go with a forum seller after your positive Joma experience?
Im based in NYC so a face to face meet up would lead to a developed relationship in the future. Jomahop is just a giant vendor, theres no experience to it, and no relationship when you want to make future purchases. A forum seller usually has many positive reviews and experiences under his belt, you should feel assured that you're getting the best deal possible. The slight possible price difference for a personal connection is worth it in my opinion, let alone the official warranty. I apologize in advance if the response is incoherent, Ive been in class all day I feel fried.
If I buy from a forum seller (thus with Omega Warranty), will my local AD to have it properly sized for me free of charge?
The Omega Boutique will size free of charge. They will also clean your watch and test it on one of their timing machines. They offer these services free of charge.
George @Kringkily all the way for me. Honest as the sun coming up each day. Read all the happy campers in for sale reviews over the years.
In general I have better experiences with private sellers than grey market. Most of the time they have more love and passion for watches I guess... Or I've been lucky True, it's a stranger, but most of the time you do have more personal/easier contact then with a grey market dealer. It's important to do some research and 'digitally' screen the sellers. After that, you will have a good idea whether you can/can't trust. Good luck!