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brucethemanlee · 17 May 2016, 05:25 AM

I have never purchased anything grey market or online with respect to "high end" watches. What are your thoughts on using places like Jomashop, maybe not for super $$$$ but watches in the $2k-$4k range (ie like a Tudor Black Bay or SS Datejust)? At least if anything wrong your committed funds is low.

Thoughts?

Daytona88 · 17 May 2016, 05:31 AM

Hard to say...I bought my Speedy Pro new from WatchMaxx and had no issues but have not had to deal with anything service related. That is more likely where issues may occur, on the slim chance that you need it.

Thatguy · 17 May 2016, 05:31 AM

Why risk it when there are other avenues?

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enjoythemusic · 17 May 2016, 05:35 AM

Have you seen all the complaints here about Jomashop? Please use the SEARCH function.

Then consider another place for purchasing.

iliketime · 17 May 2016, 05:43 AM

i bought my hamilton mechanical on Jomashop. I wouldnt mind $400-500 or so purchases, maybe up to $1k but after that, id consider other avenues

KenNethcole · 17 May 2016, 05:57 AM

I wouldn't buy anything over 500 from Jomashop. To many issues with Jomashop and when something does go wrong a lot of time it doesn't get resolve properly.
I reccomend buying from one of the trustd seller on here instead.

Rolex fan 61 · 17 May 2016, 06:24 AM

I would only purchase from an AD

Kippers · 17 May 2016, 08:14 AM

I bought from a grey seller couple of times and also from an AD. The experience of buying from an AD far outweighs that from buying from a grey providing you get a decent price.

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R1@160@alltimes · 17 May 2016, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I have never purchased anything grey market or online with respect to "high end" watches. What are your thoughts on using places like Jomashop, maybe not for super $$$$ but watches in the $2k-$4k range (ie like a Tudor Black Bay or SS Datejust)? At least if anything wrong your committed funds is low.

Thoughts?

I only find comfort in dealing with TRF's trusted sellers.

hlippy4 · 17 May 2016, 08:18 AM

Pick a watch... then contact reputable sellers here... ie. DavidSw or Ponycar350 (only 2 I've dealt with myself) and see if they have it or can get it.

dddl · 17 May 2016, 08:20 AM

TRF's trusted sellers only. Check out;

Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who" ?!?!

DPE · 17 May 2016, 08:26 AM

I feel it is better to do your homework on the watch first. Then talk to several AD's and push fo a better deal. Always take into account if you are about to travel overseas and look at prices there before you go. Sometimes the saving is not worth the hassle later in ownership.

slorollin · 17 May 2016, 08:54 AM

I've had all good experiences with grey market and trusted sellers. There are good and bad dealers. Do your homework. "Grey" doesn't necessarily mean bad. It's been said many times here...."Buy the seller." The hunt can be as much fun as the kill.

kilyung · 17 May 2016, 09:11 AM

These days, everyone has an online storefront so I have no qualms about an online transaction as long as I know the seller

stil · 17 May 2016, 09:13 AM

Check out Capetown Diamond down in Roswell, GA. If you're reluctant to purchase used or LNIB from the forum they are a good alternative to new from AD.

Hirenarora · 17 May 2016, 09:16 AM

Give DavidSw a shot. Heard a lot of good things about him. A couple of friends have used his services. Nothing but great things. I am in the middle of my first transaction with him.

busytimmy · 17 May 2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

These days, everyone has an online storefront so I have no qualms about an online transaction as long as I know the seller

+1

brucethemanlee · 17 May 2016, 09:28 AM

Thanks for all your input and tips .... will look into everyone's feedback and do some research!

enjoythemusic · 17 May 2016, 09:51 AM

+1 for Jonathan at Capetown Diamond in Atlanta.

TheVTCGuy · 17 May 2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dddl

TRF's trusted sellers only. Check out;

Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who" ?!?!

X2 I have personally done business with Tony (JustRolexes) and have heard nothing but tremendous things about DavidSW and his business. Check with one of these guys, I am sure you can't go wrong.

porschejeff · 17 May 2016, 10:11 AM

Very tough on a first transaction to wire transfer Thousands of dollars to a stranger. When you get the piece a couple daysater and it is nicer than you ever dreamed it would be, you wonder why you never went Grey before. Once you go Grey, never go back. Well something like that. Try a trusted seller. You'll be happy.

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Brny11 · 17 May 2016, 11:20 AM

Bought an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra on Jomashop. No complaints. But also, no issues so far. So I can't say for sure how they resolve issues.

77T · 17 May 2016, 02:20 PM

Trusted sellers here are fine for me. I've done the AD route and it was fine, too.

Here's my calculus - if it's a lifetime gift then AD especially to a spouse, offspring, parent or sibling.

If for my own use, no need for the AD - but you must buy the seller first.

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ldulman · 18 May 2016, 01:40 PM

Ponycar350 is as honest as the day is long. Absolutely can't go wrong with sending him $$ before you get your watch. Did a deal with him last month and couldn't have gone smoother. Great communication back and forth and had the watch in a day after he received the funds. It was fun to give a Rolex for a graduation gift!

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17 May 2016, 05:25 AM	#1
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	grey mkts purchases I have never purchased anything grey market or online with respect to "high end" watches. What are your thoughts on using places like Jomashop, maybe not for super $$$$ but watches in the $2k-$4k range (ie like a Tudor Black Bay or SS Datejust)? At least if anything wrong your committed funds is low. Thoughts?

17 May 2016, 05:35 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Have you seen all the complaints here about Jomashop? Please use the SEARCH function. Then consider another place for purchasing. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

17 May 2016, 08:54 AM	#13
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	I've had all good experiences with grey market and trusted sellers. There are good and bad dealers. Do your homework. "Grey" doesn't necessarily mean bad. It's been said many times here...."Buy the seller." The hunt can be as much fun as the kill. __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

17 May 2016, 09:51 AM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	+1 for Jonathan at Capetown Diamond in Atlanta. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

17 May 2016, 10:11 AM	#21
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Very tough on a first transaction to wire transfer Thousands of dollars to a stranger. When you get the piece a couple daysater and it is nicer than you ever dreamed it would be, you wonder why you never went Grey before. Once you go Grey, never go back. Well something like that. Try a trusted seller. You'll be happy. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex DD 228238 Daytona 116515 (sold) AP 15710 Rolex 116710 BLNR And a few others...

17 May 2016, 05:31 AM	#2
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Hard to say...I bought my Speedy Pro new from WatchMaxx and had no issues but have not had to deal with anything service related. That is more likely where issues may occur, on the slim chance that you need it.

17 May 2016, 05:31 AM	#3
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Why risk it when there are other avenues? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2016, 05:43 AM	#5
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	i bought my hamilton mechanical on Jomashop. I wouldnt mind $400-500 or so purchases, maybe up to $1k but after that, id consider other avenues

17 May 2016, 05:57 AM	#6
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	I wouldn't buy anything over 500 from Jomashop. To many issues with Jomashop and when something does go wrong a lot of time it doesn't get resolve properly. I reccomend buying from one of the trustd seller on here instead.

17 May 2016, 06:24 AM	#7
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	I would only purchase from an AD

17 May 2016, 08:14 AM	#8
Kippers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Alex K Location: England Watch: SD4K, BLNR, Hulk Posts: 397	I bought from a grey seller couple of times and also from an AD. The experience of buying from an AD far outweighs that from buying from a grey providing you get a decent price. Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

17 May 2016, 08:18 AM	#10
hlippy4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: cleveland Posts: 115	Pick a watch... then contact reputable sellers here... ie. DavidSw or Ponycar350 (only 2 I've dealt with myself) and see if they have it or can get it.

17 May 2016, 08:20 AM	#11
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	TRF's trusted sellers only. Check out; Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who" ?!?!

17 May 2016, 08:26 AM	#12
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	I feel it is better to do your homework on the watch first. Then talk to several AD's and push fo a better deal. Always take into account if you are about to travel overseas and look at prices there before you go. Sometimes the saving is not worth the hassle later in ownership.

17 May 2016, 09:11 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	These days, everyone has an online storefront so I have no qualms about an online transaction as long as I know the seller

17 May 2016, 09:13 AM	#15
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Check out Capetown Diamond down in Roswell, GA. If you're reluctant to purchase used or LNIB from the forum they are a good alternative to new from AD.

17 May 2016, 09:16 AM	#16
Hirenarora "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brandon, ms Posts: 4	Give DavidSw a shot. Heard a lot of good things about him. A couple of friends have used his services. Nothing but great things. I am in the middle of my first transaction with him.

17 May 2016, 09:28 AM	#18
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Thanks for all your input and tips .... will look into everyone's feedback and do some research!

17 May 2016, 11:20 AM	#22
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	Bought an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra on Jomashop. No complaints. But also, no issues so far. So I can't say for sure how they resolve issues.

17 May 2016, 02:20 PM	#23
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Trusted sellers here are fine for me. I've done the AD route and it was fine, too. Here's my calculus - if it's a lifetime gift then AD especially to a spouse, offspring, parent or sibling. If for my own use, no need for the AD - but you must buy the seller first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 May 2016, 01:40 PM	#24
ldulman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 4	Ponycar350 is as honest as the day is long. Absolutely can't go wrong with sending him $$ before you get your watch. Did a deal with him last month and couldn't have gone smoother. Great communication back and forth and had the watch in a day after he received the funds. It was fun to give a Rolex for a graduation gift! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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