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mp0610 · 7 February 2007, 08:51 AM

Has anybody had experience with EssentialWatches.com?? It looks like they have a very large inventory and their website looks great, but anybody can make something look good. Any stories with them?? Thanks

JJ Irani · 7 February 2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mp0610

Has anybody had experience with EssentialWatches.com?? It looks like they have a very large inventory and their website looks great, but anybody can make something look good. Any stories with them?? Thanks

Lots of information, good link and I think that some of the prices are quite fair too!!

http://www.essential-watches.com/

kings4sap · 7 February 2007, 11:41 AM

I asked about EW in a post a few weeks ago. I have actually spoken with "Seth" who I believe is the owner. The "grey" market "unworn" watches he carries are basically from AD's who have gone (or are going) out of business. I suspect that he also buys some of their stock in bulk and at a discount - the stuff that is not selling. This includes dealers outside of the U.S.. He has some excellent inventory and he told me that he has more than what is posted on the web site. His web site functionality (look & feel) is excellent. Kudos to his webmaster. The research I have done on him is all positive. His eBay and other business ratings are very good. He also encouraged me to come to Beverly Hills to his store to look at what he has available. I like the fact that he has a brick/mortar side to his sales.

If I go grey market on my next pruchase then I will probably give him a shot. I would prefer to find one of those cherry AD's I hear some of you talking about that will come 5 or 10% off of suggested retail.

I'm going to Vegas in a month and I am going to scope out the AD's in the area to see if I can get a deal on a TT GMT.

One thing that also gives EW a little credibility (IMO) is that the hotter selling models are pretty close to the suggested retail. He just happens to have them in stock.

robm · 7 February 2007, 02:17 PM

The website is very well done. But I can do without the voice.

leopardprey · 7 February 2007, 02:25 PM

Pretty cool web page!

nko51 · 7 February 2007, 11:25 PM

They are a very popular and reputable site out of California.

kings4sap · 8 February 2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by robm

The website is very well done. But I can do without the voice.

Yep - I have to remember to mute out my speaker before I go there and then quickly get to where I am going (Rolex Preworn or Unworn) so I don't need to see that stupid cartoon yapping at me. The one flaw in an otherwise excellent web site.

K4S

djemmtee · 8 February 2007, 07:45 AM

they are kinda pricey even on the used stuff.....but its a cool looking website

mp0610 · 8 February 2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kings4sap

Yep - I have to remember to mute out my speaker before I go there and then quickly get to where I am going (Rolex Preworn or Unworn) so I don't need to see that stupid cartoon yapping at me. The one flaw in an otherwise excellent web site.

K4S

If you go to "essentialwatches.com" rather than "essential-watches.com", it will bring you to a non-flash site...

letters · 9 February 2007, 04:53 AM

does anyone know how the papers are filled out on their unworn watches? will it have your name on it?

thanks

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kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 445	I asked about EW in a post a few weeks ago. I have actually spoken with "Seth" who I believe is the owner. The "grey" market "unworn" watches he carries are basically from AD's who have gone (or are going) out of business. I suspect that he also buys some of their stock in bulk and at a discount - the stuff that is not selling. This includes dealers outside of the U.S.. He has some excellent inventory and he told me that he has more than what is posted on the web site. His web site functionality (look & feel) is excellent. Kudos to his webmaster. The research I have done on him is all positive. His eBay and other business ratings are very good. He also encouraged me to come to Beverly Hills to his store to look at what he has available. I like the fact that he has a brick/mortar side to his sales. If I go grey market on my next pruchase then I will probably give him a shot. I would prefer to find one of those cherry AD's I hear some of you talking about that will come 5 or 10% off of suggested retail. I'm going to Vegas in a month and I am going to scope out the AD's in the area to see if I can get a deal on a TT GMT. One thing that also gives EW a little credibility (IMO) is that the hotter selling models are pretty close to the suggested retail. He just happens to have them in stock.

7 February 2007, 02:17 PM	#4
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	The website is very well done. But I can do without the voice.

7 February 2007, 02:25 PM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Pretty cool web page!

7 February 2007, 11:25 PM	#6
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	They are a very popular and reputable site out of California.

9 February 2007, 04:53 AM	#10
letters Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ny Posts: 7	does anyone know how the papers are filled out on their unworn watches? will it have your name on it? thanks

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