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Old 25 February 2020, 06:43 AM   #1
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Omega boutique visit

Hey All,

Visited the Omega boutique today in London on Sloane Street to have a look at the Speedmaster pro (006 sapphire sandwich)

Absolutely loved it! He wanted £4700 and offered the choice of either giving some free toys exclusive to omega OR a free first service....

Should I buy at retail? I can see they are selling on Chrono for about £3700 and a service will cost me £600ish quid (in 10 years god knows how much it may be who knows will I even have the watch in 10 years time?!) - so saving of about £400.

Whereas, I buy from a boutique at £4700 with a free service......

Any advice would be really appreciated.

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Old 25 February 2020, 08:23 AM   #2
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As you said in 10 years you don't know if you'll still have the watch, and you don't know either if the boutique will still exist. I'd go grey tbh bruv.
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Old 25 February 2020, 09:15 AM   #3
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Check what an authorized dealer will offer. You would be buying new with a warranty in your name. Do not know where you are located, but in the USA, the authorized dealers offer good discounts. For me, the greys are a step below in accountability. If things screw up, what is your recourse? You can’t complain to Omega.
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Old 25 February 2020, 09:19 AM   #4
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25% off for a Speedmaster seem like a good target. Never buy Omega at retail (unless it very select pieces, like Snoopy)
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Old 25 February 2020, 09:41 AM   #5
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How did they like you waking in with the sub

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Old 25 February 2020, 07:13 PM   #6
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How did they like you waking in with the sub

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He didn't even pay attention to my sub to be honest... Didn't even discuss it and likewise, I too didn't mention it. It was just straight omega and moon chat.

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Old 25 February 2020, 07:13 PM   #7
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Check what an authorized dealer will offer. You would be buying new with a warranty in your name. Do not know where you are located, but in the USA, the authorized dealers offer good discounts. For me, the greys are a step below in accountability. If things screw up, what is your recourse? You can’t complain to Omega.
Very well said my friend.

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Old 25 February 2020, 07:38 PM   #8
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You will get 15% easy at a U.K. AD. I’d go that route. If you still have the watch there are lots of service options for the 1861 outside of the omega network.
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Old 25 February 2020, 07:59 PM   #9
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There are some benefits to being an Omega boutique client that for some may outweigh the upfront cost of not getting a discount.

Omega brand events

Brand dedicated in store watchmakers at your beck and call

Greater access to limited edition pieces as the boutiques have a far greater allocation than an AD ever gets

VIP ‘watchmaking courses’ run in store for select clients, by all accounts a great day out

To name just a few. But for some it simply comes down to money, I’m which case go to an AD.
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Old 25 February 2020, 09:34 PM   #10
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I would go to an AD and see what they will offer. The only thing you might lose is a little time and you could save some money. Also, if the AD will not get to the number you want have them add some straps. Good luck.
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Old 26 February 2020, 12:04 AM   #11
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Go on Chrono24 to see how much you can buy a new 311.30.42.30.01.006. Prices start at $4400. Many can be had for less than $5000. That's anywhere between 21%-30% off MSRP. I would never, ever buy from the boutique. Did you try an authorized dealer? You could get 20% there.
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Old 26 February 2020, 12:48 AM   #12
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Gotta love a speedmaster
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Old 26 February 2020, 03:29 AM   #13
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You will get 15% easy at a U.K. AD. I’d go that route. If you still have the watch there are lots of service options for the 1861 outside of the omega network.
Spoke to my AD today saying 10% is the max they would do.... Care to point me in the right direction?

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Old 26 February 2020, 04:59 AM   #14
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I remember when I walked in to Omega Boutique on 5th avenue to buy my brother's 30th birthday present, a speedmaster professional. There were no discounts. However I went to an ad and they even offered to ship it to an out of state address so I dont get charged the tax. Quite a change. The price is much better if you dont go boutique. I think nib even outside lowest ive seen here is $3700 full kit, stickers on.
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Old 26 February 2020, 05:19 AM   #15
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I remember when I walked in to Omega Boutique on 5th avenue to buy my brother's 30th birthday present, a speedmaster professional. There were no discounts. However I went to an ad and they even offered to ship it to an out of state address so I dont get charged the tax. Quite a change. The price is much better if you dont go boutique. I think nib even outside lowest ive seen here is $3700 full kit, stickers on.
$3700 - Is that for the sapphire sandwich or the hesalite verison?
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Old 26 February 2020, 05:21 AM   #16
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Spoke to my AD today saying 10% is the max they would do.... Care to point me in the right direction?

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I use 3. 2 goldsmiths and one fraser hart and no issues. Over 17 generally is a managers phone call which I avoid as I know them. I know some of our friends say 30% but I can’t get that and I spend quite a lot with these guys.

Get a decent internet offer at 15 or so and show it to them. They’ll probably match.


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Old 26 February 2020, 05:22 AM   #17
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I remember when I walked in to Omega Boutique on 5th avenue to buy my brother's 30th birthday present, a speedmaster professional. There were no discounts. However I went to an ad and they even offered to ship it to an out of state address so I dont get charged the tax. Quite a change. The price is much better if you dont go boutique. I think nib even outside lowest ive seen here is $3700 full kit, stickers on.


When was that? There have been a lot of price rises in recent months so it might not necessarily be there today


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Old 26 February 2020, 11:50 AM   #18
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I wouldn't pay retail for one, if you can get 25% off at a regular AD it would be decent. Nothing wrong with grey market if it is a respected grey. There are plenty of good ones and they are the same watch. The boutique experience is nice but not that nice.
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Old 26 February 2020, 05:11 PM   #19
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I don't know where people are getting 25% discounts at ADs from. Maybe in the past but not now. The max i could squeeze out of one here in Dubai was 16% for my hesalite.

I think demand for the moonwatch has suddenly caught on quickly with the impending release of a revised model. Up until recently there was a grey dealer called Hackett Watches that was advertising brand new hesalite and sapphire moonwatches with 5 year warranties. They've since disappeared.

Personally speaking I wanted to be the first and only owner of my moonwatch and so there was no question of buying at AD. I scored a deal I was happy with and I haven't looked back since. Sure I could get it cheaper elsewhere but we're talking minor differences.

I think you can squeeze some discount out of one of the many many ADs in London. I would say no to the free service.
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Old 27 February 2020, 02:31 AM   #20
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I don't know where people are getting 25% discounts at ADs from. Maybe in the past but not now. The max i could squeeze out of one here in Dubai was 16% for my hesalite.

I think demand for the moonwatch has suddenly caught on quickly with the impending release of a revised model. Up until recently there was a grey dealer called Hackett Watches that was advertising brand new hesalite and sapphire moonwatches with 5 year warranties. They've since disappeared.

Personally speaking I wanted to be the first and only owner of my moonwatch and so there was no question of buying at AD. I scored a deal I was happy with and I haven't looked back since. Sure I could get it cheaper elsewhere but we're talking minor differences.

I think you can squeeze some discount out of one of the many many ADs in London. I would say no to the free service.
Cheapest I've got my AD down to is £4000.

Still not sure though.... Anyone think I can get it cheaper?



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Old 27 February 2020, 04:35 AM   #21
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From £ 4700 to £ 4000. That is more then 15% discount. Seems reasonable if you like the watch.
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I would only buy at the boutique. Many benefit vs the small savings.
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Old 27 February 2020, 05:02 AM   #23
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Cheapest I've got my AD down to is £4000.

Still not sure though.... Anyone think I can get it cheaper?



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I’m sorry.

I just can’t wrap my head around this mindset. No help from me.
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Old 27 February 2020, 05:25 AM   #24
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I’m sorry.



I just can’t wrap my head around this mindset. No help from me.
Why? Because I'm a customer looking for the best possible saving?... Okay


If you want to pay full price that's down to you. I'm not prepared to spend £4700 on a watch that's only worth £3800 in the market.

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Old 27 February 2020, 11:25 AM   #25
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Why? Because I'm a customer looking for the best possible saving?... Okay


If you want to pay full price that's down to you. I'm not prepared to spend £4700 on a watch that's only worth £3800 in the market.

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Get it from the non-OB then. If you are visitor, you can also tax free then. Good luck
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Old 27 February 2020, 11:41 AM   #26
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From my experience, you should be able to get at least 20% (if not 25%) from an AD. If not, you may need to start calling around to other ADs. I'd avoid the OB if you're after a strong discount.
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