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greanie · 24 October 2015, 01:05 AM

Im curious of thoughts and opinions on New vs Used for a Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch/Sapphire Sandwich.

I have been looking for a while and i havent been able to readily find a used "Sapphire Sandwich" 3573.50 and the more recent 311.30.42.30.01.006 .

I really enjoy the large box with all the accessories the new watch comes with, and would love to find this set in gently used condition.

But New vs Used there is a good price difference.
Is this just an opinion based answer?

Thanks for the thoughts in advance.

vman · 2 November 2015, 08:27 AM

I was in the same spot about a year ago. Due to the price difference that I could stomach, I went with BNIB from a trusted seller on this forum. Last time I checked the classifieds, you could get one for about $3,8K.

climbwithahelmet · 12 November 2015, 01:02 PM

Benefits of new from AD: warranty, authenticity, new in box

Benefits of used: cost

The bottom line is peace of mind. However, if you go with a trusted seller, I think you can negate most of that then it just becomes about the cost. Some of the "lightly" used prices I have seen are borderline grey market NIB prices so YMMV.

the_Hunter · 12 November 2015, 01:39 PM

I bought a new one last year and all the "cool" stuff that came with it is sitting in the closet

Tony64 · 15 November 2015, 02:24 AM

The difference in price will seem insignificant a year from now. If it's a watch you plan on keeping my advice is buy new.

vman · 15 November 2015, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony64

The difference in price will seem insignificant a year from now. If it's a watch you plan on keeping my advice is buy new.

+1

Here is my story. I got a BNIB Omega Speedmaster from a trusted seller here. Recently I have been contemplating the sale and really the difference between what I paid for the watch and what I could get was about $400.

If you purchase a used watch on the forum, you'll probably want to authenticate and perhaps regulate it. This will run you around $150. So, is $250 that much of a deal?

NYCREBROKER · 17 November 2015, 04:02 PM

I bought a 2 year old Speedy Pro from David SW. Looked like it had never been worn and I savded a bundle.

24 October 2015, 01:05 AM	#1
greanie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Benefits New vs Used? Im curious of thoughts and opinions on New vs Used for a Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch/Sapphire Sandwich. I have been looking for a while and i havent been able to readily find a used "Sapphire Sandwich" 3573.50 and the more recent 311.30.42.30.01.006 . I really enjoy the large box with all the accessories the new watch comes with, and would love to find this set in gently used condition. But New vs Used there is a good price difference. Is this just an opinion based answer? Thanks for the thoughts in advance.

12 November 2015, 01:39 PM	#4
the_Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Pepsi Posts: 659	I bought a new one last year and all the "cool" stuff that came with it is sitting in the closet __________________ Instagram: MR.HGB03

2 November 2015, 08:27 AM	#2
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	I was in the same spot about a year ago. Due to the price difference that I could stomach, I went with BNIB from a trusted seller on this forum. Last time I checked the classifieds, you could get one for about $3,8K.

12 November 2015, 01:02 PM	#3
climbwithahelmet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: new york Posts: 76	Benefits of new from AD: warranty, authenticity, new in box Benefits of used: cost The bottom line is peace of mind. However, if you go with a trusted seller, I think you can negate most of that then it just becomes about the cost. Some of the "lightly" used prices I have seen are borderline grey market NIB prices so YMMV.

15 November 2015, 02:24 AM	#5
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	The difference in price will seem insignificant a year from now. If it's a watch you plan on keeping my advice is buy new.

17 November 2015, 04:02 PM	#7
NYCREBROKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Steven Location: Miami Beach Watch: 214270 &Speedy Pro Posts: 391	I bought a 2 year old Speedy Pro from David SW. Looked like it had never been worn and I savded a bundle.

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