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Jhmessing · 24 January 2020, 09:09 AM

Okay, I want to get your take on this...and it might seem like a ridiculous post but here it goes...Lol

I have been thinking of an Omega Seamaster (latest model) with the blue dial for a while now. I finally bought a pre one this week as an excellent condition piece! No big marks or any dings at all. Case is mint and untouched. It was a great deal as it wasn’t a daily wearer of the original owner. All box and papers were included and it was purchased back December of 2018 from an Omega boutique.

I was always hesitant to buy one new at an AD fearing I wouldn’t like it and have to sell at a huge hit. Well now I know that it’s a great piece and love it!!

Here is my question...do I sell it for a wash and go buy a brand new one for 2k plus more that I can say is truly mine from being the original owner? Or do I keep what I have and just make it my own? I plan on this piece being a daily go to for me and know I’ll probably beat it up anyway...

Stupid question , but let me know your thoughts...what would you do??!

Thanks for your input!

James

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johnnytx · 24 January 2020, 01:55 PM

Keep it and save that money. I buy almost everything pre-owned. If you buy from a reputable dealer, it is just fine. You get a mint watch and save a ton of money. In my experience, the higher up the horological ladder you go, the more insane it is to buy new...there are exceptions to this rule, but only a few.

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Soarer · 24 January 2020, 03:02 PM

Nah....just keep it and enjoy it! It's like new anyway, so save the AD money and consider yourself lucky.

alphadweller · 24 January 2020, 04:17 PM

No way you sell it and buy a new one if yours is already mint and full set. Keep the money or spend it on something worth it.

When I score a great pre-owned deal for a mint piece, it makes me happier and more relaxed than buying brand new at retail price. I can really enjoy it more.

Yes I understand and appreciate the appeal of being the first owner but that experience although very nice doesn't come cheap. I only pay retail if pre-owned price is higher or not much lower.

My 2 cents.

Jhmessing · 24 January 2020, 10:02 PM

Thank you all for the input! Ok I feel better...LOL. I agree with you guys and will consider myself fortunate to find one relatively new with 4 years left of the warranty, full set and in excellent condition. Now I just have to think about what to spend the savings on

Cheers
James

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1William · 24 January 2020, 10:44 PM

Keep what you have and take the 2k you would spend and start looking for another watch. I always prefer pre-owned if I can get it for a significant savings. Complete with box, papers and warranty if possible but I have bought without some or all of that if the dealer is reputable and the price is right.

Token74 · 25 January 2020, 11:06 PM

I prefer to pay the premium and buy new, but now you’ve bought Pre-owned, keep it.

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Justindo · 26 January 2020, 01:07 PM

Definitely keep it and put the funds toward something else.

24 January 2020, 09:09 AM	#1
Jhmessing 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: James Location: WPB, Florida Watch: Rolex Ceramic Sub Posts: 93	What would you do?! Okay, I want to get your take on this...and it might seem like a ridiculous post but here it goes...Lol I have been thinking of an Omega Seamaster (latest model) with the blue dial for a while now. I finally bought a pre one this week as an excellent condition piece! No big marks or any dings at all. Case is mint and untouched. It was a great deal as it wasn’t a daily wearer of the original owner. All box and papers were included and it was purchased back December of 2018 from an Omega boutique. I was always hesitant to buy one new at an AD fearing I wouldn’t like it and have to sell at a huge hit. Well now I know that it’s a great piece and love it!! Here is my question...do I sell it for a wash and go buy a brand new one for 2k plus more that I can say is truly mine from being the original owner? Or do I keep what I have and just make it my own? I plan on this piece being a daily go to for me and know I’ll probably beat it up anyway... Stupid question , but let me know your thoughts...what would you do??! Thanks for your input! James Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 03:02 PM	#3
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Nah....just keep it and enjoy it! It's like new anyway, so save the AD money and consider yourself lucky. __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

24 January 2020, 10:02 PM	#5
Jhmessing 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: James Location: WPB, Florida Watch: Rolex Ceramic Sub Posts: 93	What would you do?! Thank you all for the input! Ok I feel better...LOL. I agree with you guys and will consider myself fortunate to find one relatively new with 4 years left of the warranty, full set and in excellent condition. Now I just have to think about what to spend the savings on Cheers James Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2020, 11:06 PM	#7
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	I prefer to pay the premium and buy new, but now you’ve bought Pre-owned, keep it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

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24 January 2020, 01:55 PM	#2
johnnytx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: TX Posts: 24	Keep it and save that money. I buy almost everything pre-owned. If you buy from a reputable dealer, it is just fine. You get a mint watch and save a ton of money. In my experience, the higher up the horological ladder you go, the more insane it is to buy new...there are exceptions to this rule, but only a few. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 04:17 PM	#4
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	No way you sell it and buy a new one if yours is already mint and full set. Keep the money or spend it on something worth it. When I score a great pre-owned deal for a mint piece, it makes me happier and more relaxed than buying brand new at retail price. I can really enjoy it more. Yes I understand and appreciate the appeal of being the first owner but that experience although very nice doesn't come cheap. I only pay retail if pre-owned price is higher or not much lower. My 2 cents.

24 January 2020, 10:44 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Keep what you have and take the 2k you would spend and start looking for another watch. I always prefer pre-owned if I can get it for a significant savings. Complete with box, papers and warranty if possible but I have bought without some or all of that if the dealer is reputable and the price is right.

26 January 2020, 01:07 PM	#8
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Definitely keep it and put the funds toward something else.

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