What's considered a 'good discount' when buying a new 8500 Planet Ocean?

[TimingIsEverything]

I have called about 13 places looking for a new 42mm Planet Ocean with the 8500 movement, stainless steel band, and orange numbers with black ceramic bezel - Omega Model Number 232.30.42.21.01.003

The BEST price I was able to find was about 20% off retail. Originally back in September I was able to find a dealer who was offering 30% off retail, so I put my name on a waiting list. A few months went by and I received a call from the dealer telling me that the watches are still on order and he is slowly fullfilling orders as the watches arrive - he also informed me that Omega raised the dealers rate a few percent so the new discount is 25% which is still awesome if you ask me (That would put the retail price at $4,650!!).

But, I'm not sure if the watch is ever going to arrive () Which made me look into ordering from a different avenue.

So here's my current situation. I have been waiting many many months for this piece to arrive and the dealer says he still has not received it yet of course, so with that said, I started to look at different Authorized Dealers, but the best price I can find from other Authorized Dealers is 20% off which is $4,960..

Still a great deal IMHO, but I wanted to get some feedback from you guys!

Now I know we cannot discuss dealer's names, so please don't post the names of you dealers, but I'm sure we can post what our discount was.

Any input or comments is greatly appreciated!

[jmsrolls]

New models are slowly trickling in to dealers. Boutiques have been getting preference and of course, no discounts there.

Since Omega raised dealer prices January 1st, 25% off of MSRP may be as good as it gets.

Back in 2003 when I began doing business with my dealer, the discount was 35%. Dealer cost in those days was 50% + 5% additional for payment within 30 days. Now dealer cost is 60% with no bonus for quick payment.

Bottom line: Omega prices are up and discounts down.

I'm just thankful none of Omega's new models "trip my trigger".

Fr. John†

[Wisconsin Proud]

Originally Posted by TimingIsEverything

The BEST price I was able to find was about 20% off retail.

Hayek just choked on his cigar. look for that AD to be closed soon.

[mws222]

I placed an order yesterday from an AD for a 42mm orange bezel version and got around 30% off...

[david_ord]

What is the largest diameter Omega? Does anyone know? I've seen 44mm, but I would imagine they make larger.

[mboverst]

Originally Posted by david_ord

What is the largest diameter Omega? Does anyone know? I've seen 44mm, but I would imagine they make larger.

Railmasters are 49mm+ if I remember correctly.

[david_ord]

Originally Posted by mboverst

Railmasters are 49mm+ if I remember correctly.

Wow, that's big! I just looked it up. Thanks mate!!!

[Dream99]

Originally Posted by david_ord

What is the largest diameter Omega? Does anyone know? I've seen 44mm, but I would imagine they make larger.

The Proprof is 55mm diameter which is the largest that Omega make

[Dream99]

Anything over 20% is exceptional these days. My Omega Orange PO 45.5mm with 8500 movement was 20% discount, but when my AD stopped selling Omega (they had to clear theirs shelves in 3 days) I got much better that this on a few watches which are yet to be picked up (held on depost and in their safe at the moment).