Places to buy (Omega) watches?

[Ron]

Omega day date month, wear it every day

If you want a cheap watch, just look at ebay. You can get a nice auto 3510 for something around 800 or less.

 

[jeast]

Marathon GSAR Automatic.

http://www.countycomm.com/presar.htm

 

[Lucasd2002]

Anybody here ever own a Fortis?

 

[bernardmann]

Great thread. I shopped around for a long while looking at Rolex, Omega, and settled on a T&C Mark T-57. I like it and it's constantly a conversation piece because they're not "popular."

 

[bernardmann]

...and if anyone is looking for a kick-ass, fairly inexpensive watch, try the 5.11 HRT Titanium Watch...it's bombproof.

 

[Meisterbr?wn]

So I started this thread like two years ago and guess what? I never bought the Omega.

I've been off Dweb for ages, but a problem with my Disco brought me back today (problem solved, BTW).

Anyway,
I'm getting a Planet Ocean 45.5mm for Xmas (maybe late Xmas) as my wife told me I have to wait for a particular deal to close. I have narrowed it down to a couple authorized dealers on the East Coast who will give discounts in the 30-33% range.

lucasd2002 - in your Xmas budget, for a new watch, I'd check out Zeno. I don't have one myself but I have spoke with several watch fanatics who absolutely love them.

http://www.zenowatchbasel.com/

Several to be had in your price range.

Best of luck.

 

[Lucasd2002]

bringing it back again...

Dan, did you get your Omega?

My wife only has $400-600 to spend on a watch for me for xmas. May be a lost cause but I would like to find a quality watch if I can. I have no problem with a used or even a vintage piece (as long as someone can service it) but I am no expert in this field. In addition to standard Omega and Rolex, I like Sinn, B&R but they are hard to find, esp in this price range. My dad has had great luck with Tags as long as I can remember so I could go there (yes, I understand some people's aversion).

Maybe Baume & Mercier...

My only real requirement is that I want to find something that actually has a s/n and can be legitimately serviced.

For budget considerations, a Tag F1 might be OK (I know it's bottom of the barrel but I do like the version with the white dial).

Is a site like timezone my best bet?

I ended up getting a second-hand German-made watch. The company is Limes (LEEM-ESS). I am really digging it so far.

http://www.limes-uhren.de/us/uhr.php4?produkt_id=U8737-LG1.1E

 

[montanablur]

http://www.wannabuyawatch.com

Talk to Tim.