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Old 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM   #401
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Not that I want to be a total bobsy twin, but is this a decent deal? I feel like buying myself something fancy.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BK96Q8?...-watches-01-20
The MSRP is 5600 in Calgary. You can get 20% off at the dealer and you get the omega warranty card stamped etc.

From Amazon you are looking at 5% duty (UPS) plus shipping. Not saving that much.
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Old 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM   #402
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I got talked out of the 3573 by the dealer for the same reasons. Just like you, I don't know if I made the right decision.
You made the right call. It's awesome for the first little while, but then you kind of forget about it.

The rest of the watch on the other hand is still awesome as ever. Honestly, one of the best purchases I've made in terms of bang for buck. It's a keeper for life.
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Old 12-08-2011, 02:15 PM   #403
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The MSRP is 5600 in Calgary. You can get 20% off at the dealer and you get the omega warranty card stamped etc.

From Amazon you are looking at 5% duty (UPS) plus shipping. Not saving that much.
I'd have to double check my records, but I believe I paid around $3300-3400 US for my 3573....from an authorized Omega dealer in DC.
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Old 12-08-2011, 02:37 PM   #404
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so how do you know if guys are legit?

http://www.authenticwatches.com/daydate.html
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Old 12-08-2011, 02:39 PM   #405
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Brinkhaus, Calgary Jeweler's and J-Vair will all discount most of their watches from the retail price.

I've heard of good stories from all 3 Jeweler's and I've found the price to be similar for a new watch compared to buying it online.

It's also nice to be able to go back to the jeweler to get your band resized, your watch touched up, etc.

There also a lot of good deals on used rolexes and omegas, mostly because of the appreciation of the Swiss Franc making new watches jump in CDN price. While the used watches are based on their old retail prices.
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Old 12-08-2011, 02:44 PM   #406
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so how do you know if guys are legit?

http://www.authenticwatches.com/daydate.html
They are a grey area. This thread had a conversation about some experiences.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f65/aut...om-195156.html

There are more links, but I can't seem to find them again.
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Old 12-08-2011, 03:01 PM   #407
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love the rose gold. this looks similar to a breitling rose gold transocean i saw at jewels by maxime's the other day.. except the breitling was $18k
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Old 12-08-2011, 06:49 PM   #409
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I've had this one for about 6 years now.

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Old 12-09-2011, 09:36 AM   #410
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:49 AM   #411
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Better photos. One thing I learned today is that I can't take pictures







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Old 12-09-2011, 09:51 AM   #412
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^^^

nice orange Seiko

What's the watch beside the orange one?

Still love the speedmaster the best out of those.
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:55 AM   #413
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Better photos. One thing I learned today is that I can't take pictures
I just learned that I need to rob you!!

Nice watch collection!
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:58 AM   #414
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Need some CP advice as I'm completely torn.

This:





Or this:



Same watch, different color schemes.


And just for fun, my old watch that I stupidly lost because I'm an idiot. Damn had that thing since like 02 I think.


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Old 12-09-2011, 10:02 AM   #415
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Nice collection Red. Is that a Seiko Tuna next to the orange seiko monster?
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:03 AM   #416
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I'm not sure why people like Nixon watches but the one in the middle looks better but that's just because I think gold on black on a mall brand watch is a little pastiche. The design elements of the smaller dials are nice though.
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:15 AM   #417
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Nice collection Red. Is that a Seiko Tuna next to the orange seiko monster?
It's the Atlas. The other one is the Orange Monster.




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That Atlas looks sweet.

darn it.... I want another seiko now.....

just saw this on Seiyajapan.....

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Old 12-09-2011, 10:31 AM   #419
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what are some good reputable online watch stores?
anyone tried Jomashop? are there duties involved?
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:33 AM   #420
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i just couldn't justify spending the kind of money that the nice watches in this thread cost when i look at the shape mine is in after only a year. i bought a Seiko for a couple hundred bucks last year in Vegas, and it already has lots of scratches on the band and front bezel. for a $200 watch it doesn't bother me that much, but if i were to spend several thousand on one then i would be quite choked
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