X33 Preowned - or - New

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Hands90

·Mar 17, 2022

When I buy watches, I very much have a problem. I buy new and than flip 3-6 months later.

Now, every time I buy a watch I expect to keep it for the rest of my life but this never happens which brings me to my question. The X33 Gen 3 I believe. New or used.

Hear me out. I would buy new from the Omega site since I don't want a pre-owned model. Also I do not want one that was sitting in an AD.
My concern is that the battery or overall functions will be worn down if I buy pre-owned or from an AD.

What do you guys think. New vs used is a 2k difference.

 

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M'Bob

·Mar 17, 2022

If you’re only going to hold it for three months, probably not an issue…

 

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Scooterino36

·Mar 17, 2022

Always used, especially if you are a serial flipper. Unless you enjoy burning money.

 

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Hands90

·Mar 17, 2022

M'Bob

If you’re only going to hold it for three months, probably not an issue…

Unless it's something that I end up keeping but it's true. I do end up flipping.

Scooterino36

Always used, especially if you are a serial flipper. Unless you enjoy burning money.

I don't enjoy it but it happens.

 

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Scooterino36

·Mar 17, 2022

Hands90

Unless it's something that I end up keeping but it's true. I do end up flipping.



I don't enjoy it but it happens.

How about this. Buy pre-owned and test drive it for a while. If you like it, sell and replace with a new model. If you don't, sell and move on.

 

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Hands90

·Mar 17, 2022

Scooterino36

How about this. Buy pre-owned and test drive it for a while. If you like it, sell and replace with a new model. If you don't, sell and move on.

Not a bad idea, I might actually consider that.

 

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mbp

·Mar 17, 2022

I would buy the pre-owned. Both X-33 models in the pre-owned bracket will likely hold their value in the time it takes to assess it. You might pleasantly be surprised by the condition of the pre-owned and those little hairlines that the previous owner left on the watch may make you feel better about enjoying/wearing yours without being overly careful.

 

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MTROIS

·Mar 17, 2022

OP, I don’t get your question. The Renata battery is like $5 or less and you can get it changed at any OB in less than 10 min for free… so, if this is your only qualm with a pre-owner model, then by all means, go that route.

As an aside, is this watch even still available as new at boutiques? Seems like these have been drying out for a while, no?

 

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jw0n

·Mar 18, 2022

There may be a new X33 this year... so maybe hold out for that.

 

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jets

·Mar 18, 2022

Hands90

When I buy watches, I very much have a problem. I buy new and than flip 3-6 months later.

Now, every time I buy a watch I expect to keep it for the rest of my life but this never happens which brings me to my question. The X33 Gen 3 I believe. New or used.

Hear me out. I would buy new from the Omega site since I don't want a pre-owned model. Also I do not want one that was sitting in an AD.
My concern is that the battery or overall functions will be worn down if I buy pre-owned or from an AD.

What do you guys think. New vs used is a 2k difference.

You answered your own question.

 

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Zanzibar

·Mar 18, 2022

jw0n

There may be a new X33 this year... so maybe hold out for that.

Oh, yeah ? Where do you here that from ?
Very curious.

 

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mbp

·Mar 20, 2022

Z Zanzibar

Oh, yeah ? Where do you here that from ?
Very curious.

There are rumors of a Swatch/Omega collaboration this year, I think.

 

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Butik

·Mar 21, 2022

Mine limited edition "Solar Impulse" with some good original extras is for sale, if interested, could be good way to try:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...lse-limited-edition-titanium-bracelet.142839/

Battery replaced when purchased, that is in December 2020.

 

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mbp

·Mar 21, 2022

That neon hand is superb.

 

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cicindela

·Mar 21, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

BYW. My experience is that the battery lasts years on these.

 

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mbp

·Mar 21, 2022

cicindela

BYW. My experience is that the battery lasts years on these.

Yes, especially if you're not using the backlight very frequently

 

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cicindela

·Mar 21, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

And don’t forget you can add a canvas (sturdy)
Strap with an omega titanium deployant and the watch is light on the wrist.

 

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mbp

·Mar 21, 2022

Can you please share details about that canvas strap?

I had the OEM Omega NATO and loved the green color, but just am not a fan of NATO straps.

 

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YY77

·Mar 21, 2022

mbp

Can you please share details about that canvas strap?

I had the OEM Omega NATO and loved the green color, but just am not a fan of NATO straps.

You could also check out gasgasbones who makes Velcro straps;

 

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cicindela

·Mar 21, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

mbp

Can you please share details about that canvas strap?

I had the OEM Omega NATO and loved the green color, but just am not a fan of NATO straps.

Seeing member @gee_cee 's strap on the forum, I became intrigued by its appearance.


A web search located the strap as a " 21mm MiLTAT Military Green Washed Canvas" from StrapCode and available direct and through Amazon.

I liked the fact that this strap is set-up for deployant buckle (in fact it comes with a nice brushed deployant that matches the watch),
as I have an Omega Titanium deployant that I use with the watch.
You will notice that strap also has curved lug ends that add a nice touch.
I now have my X-33 set-up with the strap and the Omega deployant and I am ver pleased with the look and feel. Very easy and fast to wear and has a nice tool/service look.

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