Omega watches

asd007asd007 Posts: 225MI6 Agent
in James Bond Memorabilia, Collecting & Props
A local Ben Bridge is having a closeout on Omega watches. They are offering 20% off. I have 2 questions for the board. The first question I have is, ignoring that 20% off, what is a fair price for the Seamaster in CR and the Planet Ocean in QoS? Secondly,It seems to me I should start with that fair price and then get 20% off of that. Is my logic reasonable and or correct?

Thank you all in advance for your input

andrew

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  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    You could certainly google those watches and find online sellers (including ebay) that will likely be discounted from list price to something similar that Ben Bridge is offering.

    I doubt BB will entertain taking 20% off of that price though, it will be 20% off list.

    You should feel that you will get better customer service and guarantee by buying from a local, well established store though.

    Have a look at the QoS limited edition if you can. Its nice. ;)
    Dont wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing.
  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=1624958

    Some more info for you. Ben Bridge out of the Omega business.
    Dont wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing.
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    20% off list price is pretty standard really - nothing special
  • Dmitri MishkinDmitri Mishkin Kansas CityPosts: 334MI6 Agent
    I would also check Bernard Watch's inventory for Omega Seamasters, their inventory is used but they have some real beauties and nice prices for quality timepieces. http://www.bernardwatch.com/Omega/Seamaster
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  • RoikinsRoikins San Francisco, CAPosts: 121MI6 Agent
    PSA... there's a quartz Seamaster Pro on sale here for $800 shipped. Looks lightly used, but unsure about any details aside from what's in the post; I'd PM the poster.
  • toutbruntoutbrun Washington, USAPosts: 1,501MI6 Agent
    Hum... QUARTZ?
    If you can't trust a Swiss banker, what's the world come to?
  • RoikinsRoikins San Francisco, CAPosts: 121MI6 Agent
    Technically, more accurate than an automatic when you're undercover and microseconds count. :))
  • toutbruntoutbrun Washington, USAPosts: 1,501MI6 Agent
    Please, don't get me started.

    Seriously, a 800$ quartz? I wouldn't even pay 100$ for a quartz.
    If you can't trust a Swiss banker, what's the world come to?
  • RANDRAND Posts: 124MI6 Agent
    A very good site for both new and used omega watches is http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/
    I have used them a few time and the service is top notch. Ask for mark.
    Rand
  • RoikinsRoikins San Francisco, CAPosts: 121MI6 Agent
    Perhaps, but for someone wanting a non-fake Omega Seamaster for their Bond collection, it could still be a good deal. If people are willing to spend a couple hundred for a fused replica of a Tom Ford suit...
  • Dmitri MishkinDmitri Mishkin Kansas CityPosts: 334MI6 Agent
    Roikins wrote:
    Technically, more accurate than an automatic when you're undercover and microseconds count. :))

    Although if your battery dies in the middle of a mission you might be in trouble.
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  • Shatterhand67Shatterhand67 Safe HousePosts: 424MI6 Agent
    Dmitri Mishkin wrote:
    Roikins wrote:
    Technically, more accurate than an automatic when you're undercover and microseconds count. :))

    Although if your battery dies in the middle of a mission you might be in trouble.

    I have one hand wound Omega, the others are automatic. My preference is for the good ol' fashion movements vs. quartz. However it must be said that I have had instances, such as a skiing wipe out, among other things that have required that those good ol' fashion movements I love so much needed to have some work done on them. By the way, the hand wound has not experienced any problems but the automatics seem to be more shock sensitive.

    If Bond's screen brawls / action scenes were real life situations there is little doubt in my mind that his watches would meet the same misfortune.

    Quartz would be more reliable in the field. Special forces typically use Casio G-Shocks or Pathfinders. And depending on the model those watches can be well over $200.

    But hey, this is Bond and he's got to look good. That's why he uses Omeeega.
    "I musht be dreaming."
  • Monza860Monza860 USPosts: 501MI6 Agent
    It's my B-day today and I got the 45 Planet Ocean, i can die a happy man now. -{
    Away at Boot Camp, won't be back until April the earliest.

    http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj258/monza860/
  • toutbruntoutbrun Washington, USAPosts: 1,501MI6 Agent
    Monza860 wrote:
    It's my B-day today and I got the 45 Planet Ocean, i can die a happy man now. -{

    Happy birthday man, I hope your next year will be great. Which version did you get? I bet on the orange one, but that really is a shot in the dark.
    If you can't trust a Swiss banker, what's the world come to?
  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    Monza860 wrote:
    It's my B-day today and I got the 45 Planet Ocean, i can die a happy man now. -{
    Your going to be very happy with that for a long time. -{
    Dont wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing.
  • RANDRAND Posts: 124MI6 Agent
    Cogratulations.
    Rand
  • Monza860Monza860 USPosts: 501MI6 Agent
    toutbrun wrote:
    Monza860 wrote:
    It's my B-day today and I got the 45 Planet Ocean, i can die a happy man now. -{

    Happy birthday man, I hope your next year will be great. Which version did you get? I bet on the orange one, but that really is a shot in the dark.

    black and white
    Away at Boot Camp, won't be back until April the earliest.

    http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj258/monza860/
  • 007 and a half007 and a half LondonPosts: 595MI6 Agent
    Happy birthday Monza, what a great gift getting the Omega P.O.
  • PaperbillPaperbill FloridaPosts: 812MI6 Agent
    My Watch collection, a couple of non Bond watches. I just bought the Breitling 2 days ago as anearily bithday present.


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