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quakeroatmeal · 29 October 2020, 07:12 AM

I'd like to purchase a moonwatch, not sure if I should buy it new from an AD, or purchase brand new through a grey.

Do omega warranty cards have your name recording in them?

Is the "newness" worth the retail price? Or should I just save some $$$ and buy it new from a grey?

It's Hedley · 29 October 2020, 07:30 AM

Search the internet and you can find one 20% below retail from a reputable online supplier. There is one (sapphire) being offered on TRF which is about 15% below retail.

No idea about the warranty card. Not sure it matters really.

PM me if you need an online resource. I just purchased one this past week.

AEC · 29 October 2020, 09:03 AM

For a new one, phone up Erik Szper at Radcliffe in Maryland. Rob Caplan at Topper's in Los Angeles will usually offer a deal, too, but I like dealing with Eric. For a new or slightly used from a trusted seller, I would talk to DavidSW and to Matt at Watch Exchange Co.

For any of these options, your looking at ~$4.2 to $4.5 for a brand-new Speedmaster Pro with a plastic crystal on a bracelet with a valid warranty card, and that's what I recommend you purchase.

mmaggi · 29 October 2020, 09:59 AM

Buy new, online and you can easily find 20% off MSRP

1William · 29 October 2020, 08:38 PM

See what an AD will discount and cross reference it with one of our Trusted Sellers. I would not buy the watch for less than a 15% discount but 20% is obtainable.

Rolex74 · 29 October 2020, 09:37 PM

I bought my 2018 model from a trusted seller here, paid $3500 full box set (ex for the tool), had a dated warranty card, no name on it.

samson66 · 29 October 2020, 10:04 PM

Used is the way to go. It's not a glamorous type of watch. Very tooly watch. So a few tiny dings or whatever are well worth it to save $1,000+ on the price.

iliketime · 17 November 2020, 10:53 PM

save your money, plenty of speedys in the for sale section

CEG · 18 November 2020, 12:58 AM

New from AD, 20% - best of both worlds

FTX I · 18 November 2020, 01:22 AM

I don't like to buy used when I have the option to buy new, but from your options both are new so I'd go grey with all cards and a discount in that case.

Arcticsub · 18 November 2020, 02:31 AM

As a side note, the above posts only reflect the USA market. In Europe the situation is very different. Discounts are becoming slimmer, grey dealers are selling at a 10% discount at best.

eightball76 · 20 November 2020, 06:38 AM

Bought my speedy last year for £3.3k new after some haggling, ironically the store a few doors down was selling a used one with the older pin bracelet for £2.85k so I feel I definitely made the right choice. True there are cheaper ones out there but there are also risks involved but do what you are comfortable doing. Watch prices are nuts at the moment and the gap between new and old Is getting closer and closer (unless your selling/trading!)

29 October 2020, 07:12 AM	#1
quakeroatmeal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Watch: Mickey Watch Posts: 488	Omega Speedmaster new or used? I'd like to purchase a moonwatch, not sure if I should buy it new from an AD, or purchase brand new through a grey. Do omega warranty cards have your name recording in them? Is the "newness" worth the retail price? Or should I just save some $$$ and buy it new from a grey?

29 October 2020, 09:37 PM	#6
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	I bought my 2018 model from a trusted seller here, paid $3500 full box set (ex for the tool), had a dated warranty card, no name on it. __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

18 November 2020, 12:58 AM	#9
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	New from AD, 20% - best of both worlds __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

29 October 2020, 07:30 AM	#2
It's Hedley "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 263	Search the internet and you can find one 20% below retail from a reputable online supplier. There is one (sapphire) being offered on TRF which is about 15% below retail. No idea about the warranty card. Not sure it matters really. PM me if you need an online resource. I just purchased one this past week.

29 October 2020, 09:03 AM	#3
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,359	For a new one, phone up Erik Szper at Radcliffe in Maryland. Rob Caplan at Topper's in Los Angeles will usually offer a deal, too, but I like dealing with Eric. For a new or slightly used from a trusted seller, I would talk to DavidSW and to Matt at Watch Exchange Co. For any of these options, your looking at ~$4.2 to $4.5 for a brand-new Speedmaster Pro with a plastic crystal on a bracelet with a valid warranty card, and that's what I recommend you purchase.

29 October 2020, 09:59 AM	#4
mmaggi Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	Buy new, online and you can easily find 20% off MSRP

29 October 2020, 08:38 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,587	See what an AD will discount and cross reference it with one of our Trusted Sellers. I would not buy the watch for less than a 15% discount but 20% is obtainable.

29 October 2020, 10:04 PM	#7
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,754	Used is the way to go. It's not a glamorous type of watch. Very tooly watch. So a few tiny dings or whatever are well worth it to save $1,000+ on the price.

17 November 2020, 10:53 PM	#8
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	save your money, plenty of speedys in the for sale section

18 November 2020, 01:22 AM	#10
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I don't like to buy used when I have the option to buy new, but from your options both are new so I'd go grey with all cards and a discount in that case.

18 November 2020, 02:31 AM	#11
Arcticsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Local group Posts: 226	As a side note, the above posts only reflect the USA market. In Europe the situation is very different. Discounts are becoming slimmer, grey dealers are selling at a 10% discount at best.

20 November 2020, 06:38 AM	#12
eightball76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: england Watch: 16520, LV, SD4K Posts: 318	Bought my speedy last year for £3.3k new after some haggling, ironically the store a few doors down was selling a used one with the older pin bracelet for £2.85k so I feel I definitely made the right choice. True there are cheaper ones out there but there are also risks involved but do what you are comfortable doing. Watch prices are nuts at the moment and the gap between new and old Is getting closer and closer (unless your selling/trading!)

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