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Wunderbar

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Can anyone recommend some GOOD online watch stores? I'm tired of seeing MSRP prices when I should be able to get them for about 70% of the MSRP. You know, just like in the world of knives. :) Thanks!
 
GO TO THE SEIKO CITIZEN WATCH FORUM (Google it) and you should find all sorts of information on good on-line dealers with great prices.

99WATCHES is a great one for Seiko's for starters.

Good luck.

Cheers,

KNIFESENSE
 
I thought I got pretty decent (if not great) prices from a place called Worldlux. About 20% cheaper than I was seeing elsewhere on the two $60-80 watches I bought. Lot's of really expensive stuff though -- it's almost worth ordering something just to get their print catalog. Lots of pretty pictures of very nice watches and pens.
 
I bought my son's Baby G-Shock from Jomashop.com and had a great experience with them. Prices were among the best I could find.

They have seemingly everything...including "high-end" watches.
 
Thankyou everyone! Lots of very useful information. Bladework, yes there is a particular watch that I am looking for. It's a Pulsar Alarm Chronograph and I did find it at wristwatch.com for half the MSRP! Thanks again everyone! :)
 
There are a lot of discount websites out there, but sometimes they are not authorized dealers of watches that they sell, so they are considered "gray market" watches. But you *can* find authorized dealers in some cases that will sell watches at a significant discount.

You can find a lot of this type of information at www.timezone.com. For instance, there is a gentleman who posts in the Omega forum named Keith Downing who can put you in touch with an authorized Omega dealer that sells all Omegas at 30% of MSRP. I just got a couple of pieces from his dealer - the guy is super knowledgeable and helpful.
 
Don't forget overstock.com They have a variable selection at half-way decent discounts. Try comparision shopping on something like pricescan.com for more sources as well.
 
I've bought from these people a couple of times - http://www.alanmarcusco.com/ They're in the metro Washington DC area. Their product lines are a little more upscale, but if that's what you're looking for, their prices and service are very, very good.
 
Geezer said:
I've bought from these people a couple of times - http://www.alanmarcusco.com/ They're in the metro Washington DC area. Their product lines are a little more upscale, but if that's what you're looking for, their prices and service are very, very good.
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Are you sure they sell the stuff online? Looks like they just have a catalogue but you probably either have to call them or visit them to buy. They do have good prices though.
 
Wunderbar said:
I'm tired of seeing MSRP prices when I should be able to get them for about 70% of the MSRP.
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Ebay may be your best bet.
Yesterday, I bought a Seiko SKX779 for $133 off ebay from a "power seller" with 99.9% positive feedback. $12 shipping, plus 3 for insurance, so $148.
Best price I found elsewhere-$187+9.95shipping on Amazon. It's $225 at Princeton Watches with free shipping. $350 retail.

I'm still not 100% comfortable with buying from sellers that are overseas, but it's hard to beat the prices.
 
Point44 said:
Are you sure they sell the stuff online? Looks like they just have a catalogue but you probably either have to call them or visit them to buy. They do have good prices though.
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No, I'm not. Now that you mention it, I've always dealt with them by telephone, primarily because of the price of the items I was interested in purchasing.
 
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