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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Not a bad idea, I might actually consider that.

 

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.

 

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?

 

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

 

You answered your own question.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

That neon hand is superb.

 

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

 

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;