Anyone dealt on this preowned watch marketplace before ?

MFisher · May 2014

OK… so for years and years I have so wanted a Bond Omega… but… just wasn't in the cards on police salary !

However.. have been setting money aside here and there for eventually picking up one to use for here on out ( I hope).. Just not the kind of person to buy gear and set it in a display case.. if I get it, it is going to be used… My Barbour was and will continue to be my go to jacket etc… So.. was curious if anyone has ever used this preowned watch marketplace ?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-professional-james-bond-300m-watch-25318000--id2796100.htm?dosearch=true&picnum=5&query=omega+253180&resultview=list&searchexplain=1&suchen=Search&tab=pics&urlSubpath=%2Fsearch%2Findex.htm

Appears reputable… but… can't help but be the skeptic… hazard of the job I guess...

welshboy78 · May 2014

It's legit but it's a marketplace for dealers etc hence you need to do your research on the sellers

JMac88 · May 2014

Looks pretty legitimate to me. I've seen them go for as low as $1200 on ebay (and it's not a rare occurance), so it's not like the price is too good to be true.

MFisher · May 2014

Hmmm…. may take the plunge this summer…. (benefits of being divorced… buying $hit you don't need but dammit, you still want it)..

Higgins · June 2014

Be very careful!
I've seen reputable sellers on chrono24 taking money and disappear.
Never pay in advance to someone you don't know.

Sir Miles · June 2014

Bondtoys wrote:

Be very careful!
I've seen reputable sellers on chrono24 taking money and disappear.
Never pay in advance to someone you don't know.

And you won't get better advice than that !

Peppermill · June 2014

Chrono24 is a respectable place but like others have said, not all sellers are. So be careful.

MFisher · June 2014

one of the sellers is in Atlanta… figure if I do order I will just take a road trip.. only about 3.5 hours.. thanks fellas..

Higgins · June 2014

MFisher,

where are you located exactly?
I may point you to some reputable dealers in your neighborhood.

MFisher · June 2014

I am in Nashville Tennessee..

StiffassBrit · June 2014

MFisher,

I can confirm that Chrono 24 are a reputable company. I purchased an Omega Planet Ocean QOS edition last month and was absolutely delighted with at, particularly as I bought it for £800 less than other seller on the web and Ebay. Good tip you probably already know is to pay for it by Visa or Paypal then the purchase is guaranteed should the seller not deliver.

Hope this helps.

Higgins · June 2014

StiffassBrit wrote:

MFisher,

I can confirm that Chrono 24 are a reputable company. I purchased an Omega Planet Ocean QOS edition last month and was absolutely delighted with at, particularly as I bought it for £800 less than other seller on the web and Ebay. Good tip you probably already know is to pay for it by Visa or Paypal then the purchase is guaranteed should the seller not deliver.

Hope this helps.

I apologize in advance.

What you say is like you'd say that you bought something from ebay and that they are reputable.
Wrong!

Ebay and Chrono24 don't sell things!
They are platforms for all kind of sellers:
Good sellers and bad sellers!

And it's wise to carefully check, from whom you are buying.

StiffassBrit · June 2014

Bondtoys wrote:

StiffassBrit wrote:

MFisher,

I can confirm that Chrono 24 are a reputable company. I purchased an Omega Planet Ocean QOS edition last month and was absolutely delighted with at, particularly as I bought it for £800 less than other seller on the web and Ebay. Good tip you probably already know is to pay for it by Visa or Paypal then the purchase is guaranteed should the seller not deliver.

Hope this helps.

I apologize in advance.

What you say is like you'd say that you bought something from ebay and that they are reputable.
Wrong!

Ebay and Chrono24 don't sell things!
They are platforms for all kind of sellers:
Good sellers and bad sellers!

And it's wise to carefully check, from whom you are buying.

Indeed Bondtoys you are absolutely correct. I can only comment from the good experience I received from buying through Chrono 24. They did send me an aftercare survey and ask for feedback, it seems like they are concerned about their reputation. As you stated there are good and bad sellers, but like buying off Ebay and as you suggested, checking the feedback ratings of the sellers is important.

MFisher, let everyone know how you get on should you choose to buy from Chrono 24.

welshboy78 · June 2014

As Bondtoys stated chrono24 is just a marketplace of sellers, hence you cannot simply rate Chrono24

It's a bit like eBay, you can't say its good or bad, depends on the seller and chrono will have good and bad sellers. Be careful and do your homework on the seller

Paperbill · June 2014

I have an Omega 2531.80 I might be interested in selling. Message me

BOFFER · June 2014

Sorry I am a bit late to this conversation. As everyone says, be careful when buying off ebay or chrono 24 as they are both operating platforms for sellers. 95% ish of all sellers on there are fine but some are not. If you are a watch fraudster would you advertise your watcvhes on the watch fraudster dodgy watch site or use chrono 24 / ebay ? Its full of criminals and they are just waiting to take your cash.
I have a bond watch that I would sell as I dont wear it. Its a 2002 model Omega Seamaster James Bond Limited Edition / 40 years of bond watch. Thats the one with 007 written on the dial. Its freshly serviced by Omega at a cost of £350.00 and not worn since. Its mint condition and comes with box and papers etc. Price is £2000.00. Mail me if your interested.

Anyone dealt on this preowned watch marketplace before ?

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