Has anyone found a great watch in unexpected places?

[art1118]

A few years ago I found an Eddie Bauer military style quartz, 150 ft. with a French Movement for $5.00 plus tax. Have gone through 2 batteries and one strap. Not a great watch, but great for everyday outdoor use.

[Mockingbird]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I had to respond as this happened to us last night!

My husband has long lusted after an Omega Aqua Terra chronograph but we've always had trouble locating them in stores. We saw one once while in St. Thomas but someone snagged it. For some reason it's just a really elusive model....at least in Houston.

Anyway, last night we popped into the mall and stopped in at Macy's where they're literally clearing out their jewelry department. They have clearance signs of 50% off everywhere! We figured we'd just browse for fun and then go have dinner.

THEN IT HAPPENED!!!!!! As I was walking past a display, THERE WAS AN AT CHRONO!!!!!!! I had to look twice considering it was the ONLY Omega they had! Couldn't believe our eyes.

In the end, we got it for close to 70% off retail!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!! Who'd have thought we'd find it in a Macy's store!!!!

It's on my hubby's wrist today and he is thrilled! A great partner to his Sub!

I realize this is quite late, but WOW! That's a great story.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I had to respond as this happened to us last night!

My husband has long lusted after an Omega Aqua Terra chronograph but we've always had trouble locating them in stores. We saw one once while in St. Thomas but someone snagged it. For some reason it's just a really elusive model....at least in Houston.

Anyway, last night we popped into the mall and stopped in at Macy's where they're literally clearing out their jewelry department. They have clearance signs of 50% off everywhere! We figured we'd just browse for fun and then go have dinner.

THEN IT HAPPENED!!!!!! As I was walking past a display, THERE WAS AN AT CHRONO!!!!!!! I had to look twice considering it was the ONLY Omega they had! Couldn't believe our eyes.

In the end, we got it for close to 70% off retail!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!! Who'd have thought we'd find it in a Macy's store!!!!

It's on my hubby's wrist today and he is thrilled! A great partner to his Sub!

What Macy's ??What mall?....I went to many malls when I was there (i was bored)
except the one they called gun-point or crack point?....I cant remember the real name and dearbrook?
We have to come back to Houston in 3 weeks? so my wife can be with her daugher and grand-daughter.....so I will have nothing to do except watch hunt.

[pz93c]

Still haven't.

[Yazo]

Great stories!!

[rxonmymind]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Nope, not for me. All the fleamarkets I go to the people know what they're selling. Drat.

X2! Well said, Drat & ALL!

[rxonmymind]

Karis, great story.

[whiskyguy]

I picked up this Lecoultre Chrono (valjoux 72) for 25.00
At a barn sale



I also snagged a breitling chrono, a accutron and a couple other nice pieces all for less than 25 each

Keeps me looking!

[Demosthene]

One hell of a find for that price whiskyguy!
Any chance of some picks of the breitling chrono and accutron?

[mailman]

Great pick up Karis

[BT12]

Been all over India in the 16 weeks total this year I've been here. No luck. If your in the market for a E spirit or a Titan, man this is the place for you.

[HL65]

Great pick up Karis!!!! Me--never so lucky!!