Locating a good dealer for new purchase.

[Jbwatcher]

I recently visited the local boutique (Texas) and identified a couple of watches that I loved, but I was still shopping and wasn't quite ready to pull the trigger. Since then, I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the Speedmaster moonwatch (ref. 311.30.42.30.01.006) or Seamaster Diver (ref. 212.30.41.20.03.001) with the speedy as the favorite, but the Seamaster hanging in due to price difference.

I'm interested in locating a dealer out of state to hopefully avoid the 8% sales tax, so I was hoping to see if anyone had any recommendations. Also, with the gray market pricing being the absolute floor and full retail at the boutique being the ceiling, what are bad, good, and great prices for these pieces as I'm shopping them out?

[sensui]

Originally Posted by Jbwatcher

I recently visited the local boutique (Texas) and identified a couple of watches that I loved, but I was still shopping and wasn't quite ready to pull the trigger. Since then, I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the Speedmaster moonwatch (ref. 311.30.42.30.01.006) or Seamaster Diver (ref. 212.30.41.20.03.001) with the speedy as the favorite, but the Seamaster hanging in due to price difference.

I'm interested in locating a dealer out of state to hopefully avoid the 8% sales tax, so I was hoping to see if anyone had any recommendations. Also, with the gray market pricing being the absolute floor and full retail at the boutique being the ceiling, what are bad, good, and great prices for these pieces as I'm shopping them out?

Pretty typical selections/hot sellers so most trusted sellers that sell Omega will carry these. That sapphire Speedy sandwich will probably be $4200-$4500 for a new set from a trusted grey seller with full warranty. The SMP will be around $2900-$3200 for a new one with full warranty from trusted grey seller. Take away a couple hundred bucks if you don't mind buying without warranty. Visit classified forums here, watchuseek, or omegaforums and you will find tons of listings ranging in condition. Good luck.

[mdgrwl]

^^ agreed, plenty of trusted private dealers right here on the forums to deal with