Full Price for a Pam 244?

[obscura101]

I've been thinking about buying the PAM 244 for a couple of weeks. My options in Los Angles are either buy from Tourneau or the Panerai Store in Beverly Hills, or, from a Essential-Watches, an online dealer in Los Angeles for $1,000 less but no manufacturer's warranty. Has anyone here ever purchased a luxury watch from an online dealer like Essential-Watches? They are based in Beverly Hills so they are close and I would be able to inspect the watch should I decide to go that route. Can anyone suggest a reliable dealer in Los Angeles? I think $7,100 retail is too much for this watch.

Thanks.