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Old 26 August 2015, 03:24 AM   #1
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Sadly my longtime favorite dealer is hanging it up

Jim at Continental Jewelers in Washington, DC, has decided to close out his watch business. As many of you recall, Jim's leased location was demolished for new construction several years ago. Because of his age (he will be 83 in October) and Omega's move from ADs to boutiques, Jim decided not to go with the expense of a new show room which meant losing his AD status with Omega.

He has been able to continue business as usual but now due to his wife's illness, his intent is to be closed down by the end of the year. He has a couple of hundred watches that he needs to move so if you are looking for a new one, now is the time to give Jim a call.

Jim asked me to thank all of his customers and forum friends for their prayers and support.
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Old 26 August 2015, 06:11 AM   #2
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Thanks for the heads up. I'd spoken to him a couple of times back when I couldn't live without a Skyfall AT. I still don't know why I don't own that watch.
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Old 26 August 2015, 07:11 AM   #3
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Yes, I just heard the new when I went to his shop on Sunday. I took a PO titanium off of his hands. Excellent guy. Sad to see him close it up.
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Old 26 August 2015, 08:07 AM   #4
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Thanks for the heads up. I'd spoken to him a couple of times back when I couldn't live without a Skyfall AT. I still don't know why I don't own that watch.
I have been close to pulling the trigger on a Skyfall several times myself.
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Old 26 August 2015, 04:57 PM   #5
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Got my first Omega from Jim @ Continental. Good guy for sure. Wishing him the best...
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Old 27 August 2015, 04:50 AM   #6
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Known Jim since 2001 when I was working in DC and couple of months ago he told me that he'll be retired at the end of this year....I've been passing words around for Jim to my friends. I asked him about Gemini 4 several times (the only Omega that I am gonna get) but he can't get it. Thanks Fr. John for mentioning Jim's retirement here. I'll miss him for sure.
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Old 27 August 2015, 05:08 AM   #7
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Sad news Fr. John, I know this must be tough for you and thank you for all you've done to facilitate those really great prices to all of the buying members here. You are one of the good guys around here sir!! and by association so is he!!

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Old 27 August 2015, 05:22 AM   #8
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happy to have done business with Jim, i wish him well!
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Old 28 August 2015, 06:44 AM   #9
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Sad to hear Fr John. Wish him all the best.
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Old 28 August 2015, 07:07 AM   #10
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That is sad. Bought several watches from Jim over the years. One of the best guys I've ever dealt with.
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Old 28 August 2015, 07:17 AM   #11
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Jim is a class act. I'll stop by and see if there is anything of interest and wish him happy retirement and send prayers for his wife.
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Old 28 August 2015, 12:07 PM   #12
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That's to bad. Jim is always a pleasure to do biz with.
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Old 28 August 2015, 12:18 PM   #13
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Agree with all the prior posts.

Jim is a great guy and thanks to Fr. John I own my Speedmaster Professional today. Sorry to hear that news.

Fr. John is also one of the good guys - as also previously noted.
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Old 28 August 2015, 01:54 PM   #14
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Fr. John is a gem, and I am sad that I was about to get an smp gmt bond from Jim but his wife was not well and we couldn't seal the deal and then later I made another purchase...I now wish I'd have taken the great deal from this very kind gentleman...my best wishes to him and his family,always.
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Old 29 August 2015, 01:43 PM   #15
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Sad to read this!!

All the best to this gentleman and his wife.
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Old 2 September 2015, 02:00 PM   #16
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He's always been a pleasure to deal with
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Old 3 September 2015, 02:07 PM   #17
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Excellent service from Jim. Wish the best for him and his family.
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Old 3 September 2015, 02:17 PM   #18
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sorry to hear,
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Old 5 September 2015, 11:43 PM   #19
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Jim has always been great to work with. Congrats on his retirement.
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Old 6 September 2015, 12:59 AM   #20
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Jim has just sent me a closeout inventory list.

I hope to post access to the list on the sales corner soon.
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Old 6 September 2015, 01:16 AM   #21
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Jim has just sent me a closeout inventory list.



I hope to post access to the list on the sales corner soon.

Looking forward to this!
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Old 6 September 2015, 01:27 AM   #22
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Jim has just sent me a closeout inventory list.

I hope to post access to the list on the sales corner soon.
Thru Fr. John I met Jim and bought my co-ax SMP GMT at a great price; it was a post-deployment lil something reward for myself. The blue wave co-ax version complemented my Great White GMT.

Thank you Fr. John and thank you to Jim at Continental.

I'll wait for the inventory list.
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Old 6 September 2015, 01:29 AM   #23
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Old 7 September 2015, 04:25 AM   #24
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Sad to hear this, but I wish Jim and his family all the best. Jim was always a pleasure to do business with!
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Old 13 September 2015, 04:41 PM   #25
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Why was the other thread with inventory list taken down?
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Old 14 September 2015, 04:29 AM   #26
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I imagine because 'Fr' John was engaging in selling on behalf of another in a forum other than the sales forum, where such activity should occur and where all other members are required to limit their sales activity. 'Fr' John was simply evading the forum rules presuming they apply to others but not him.
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Old 14 September 2015, 04:34 AM   #27
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plus, contrary to the original post, the ADs who have been supplying this grey seller have decided to no longer do so, regardless of whether Omega terminated their relationship with this previous AD, or the situation of his building/landlord.
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Old 14 September 2015, 05:22 AM   #28
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I imagine because 'Fr' John was engaging in selling on behalf of another in a forum other than the sales forum, where such activity should occur and where all other members are required to limit their sales activity. 'Fr' John was simply evading the forum rules presuming they apply to others but not him.
Whether you are aware of it or not, jmsrolls is a man of the cloth in real life.
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Old 14 September 2015, 07:33 AM   #29
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plus, contrary to the original post, the ADs who have been supplying this grey seller have decided to no longer do so, regardless of whether Omega terminated their relationship with this previous AD, or the situation of his building/landlord.
Just curious, how would you know this?

I will say that I have bought several watches over the years from Jim and found him knowledgable and completely honest, a true pleasure to deal with. As I understand it, when the relationship with Omega ended like so many other AD's, due to the remodel requirements, he was able to still aqcuire watches from long time friends that remained AD's. They come with authorized AD stamped and dated warranty cards.

If the posting containing the closeout list was against the rules, it's been removed, I don't think there was anything but good intentions in posting it.
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Old 14 September 2015, 07:57 AM   #30
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Whether you are aware of it or not, jmsrolls is a man of the cloth in real life.
why AREN'T clergy hosting more infomercials and authoring more advertorials?
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