Anyone into watches?

davidyan · 09-27-2010, 10:41 PM

I am in the market for a watch and am looking to spend about $1500 - $2500. I came across this site called authenticwatches.com which sells watches for a pretty good discount when compared to going to an jewelry store. For instance, one watch which retailed at $2,000 was on that site for about $1,400.

I heard a rumor that the watches on that site are gray market - meaning that they are not fake but since its not sold by an authorized dealer, the warranty is typically void.

Couple questions-

Has anyone here ever bought a watch from that site, or over the internet for that matter? Warranty aside, are there any concerns I should have - for example, is there a chance the watches could be fake? Are they damaged or were they the manufaturer rejects? Its a pretty well known website but who knows.

thanks

m4a1mustang · 09-27-2010, 10:44 PM

BUY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER!!!!!

If you are spending that much it's not worth it to go online to try and get a discount. If you don't buy from an AD you DON'T get the manufacturer's warranty and you risk getting a fake.

Check out the watchuseek forum... best watch forum there is.

theDreamer · 09-27-2010, 11:22 PM

Trust Mustang, he loves watches a bit much, which is not a bad thing.

370zproject · 09-28-2010, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Trust Mustang, he loves watches a bit much, which is not a bad thing.

i dont know he has a mustang... so not a style junkie lol

Rui Z · 09-28-2010, 03:32 AM

If you don't know much about watches, then you should probably buy from an authorized dealer. Timezone.com is another great watch forum. Many authorized dealers (not department stores though) are willing to negotiate on the price of the watch as well, especially in this economy.

IMWEZL · 09-28-2010, 06:28 AM

I've seen so many fake watches here in Korea. They range from really cheap knockoffs to some high quality replicas. It kinda scared me because I had planned on getting a decent watch in the near future.

m4a1mustang · 09-28-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

If you don't know much about watches, then you should probably buy from an authorized dealer. Timezone.com is another great watch forum. Many authorized dealers (not department stores though) are willing to negotiate on the price of the watch as well, especially in this economy.

Yes, you can always negotiate! You can usually come down at least 10% on list price if you ask.

m4a1mustang · 09-28-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

I've seen so many fake watches here in Korea. They range from really cheap knockoffs to some high quality replicas. It kinda scared me because I had planned on getting a decent watch in the near future.

There are a lot of high end fakes out there. The most high-end Rolex fakes will run you ~ $1000-$2000 or more... You'd have to open it up and look at the movement to identify it as a fake!

370Zsteve · 09-28-2010, 09:45 AM

"If it sounds too good to be true, it isn't"

-My Grandpa

370zproject · 09-29-2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There are a lot of high end fakes out there. The most high-end Rolex fakes will run you ~ $1000-$2000 or more... You'd have to open it up and look at the movement to identify it as a fake!

ducky · 09-29-2010, 05:31 AM

Jomashop.com good site authentic watches..

IMWEZL · 09-29-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There are a lot of high end fakes out there. The most high-end Rolex fakes will run you ~ $1000-$2000 or more... You'd have to open it up and look at the movement to identify it as a fake!

Yep you're right! Sometimes a shop will setup and advertise as if they are an AD and sell high end knockoffs.

The watches I won't buy but I have been racking up on a bunch of suits. I basically see what I like in a magazine, show the tailor the picture and a week later I have the same suit for $200-300.

bigaudiofanat · 09-29-2010, 07:00 AM

Use to have a self winding pulsar watch and have a swatch watch for nice times right now.

bigaudiofanat · 09-29-2010, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

buy from an authorized dealer!!!!!

If you are spending that much it's not worth it to go online to try and get a discount. If you don't buy from an ad you don't get the manufacturer's warranty and you risk getting a fake.

Check out the watchuseek forum... Best watch forum there is.

this!!

09-27-2010, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	Anyone into watches? I am in the market for a watch and am looking to spend about $1500 - $2500. I came across this site called authenticwatches.com which sells watches for a pretty good discount when compared to going to an jewelry store. For instance, one watch which retailed at $2,000 was on that site for about $1,400. I heard a rumor that the watches on that site are gray market - meaning that they are not fake but since its not sold by an authorized dealer, the warranty is typically void. Couple questions- Has anyone here ever bought a watch from that site, or over the internet for that matter? Warranty aside, are there any concerns I should have - for example, is there a chance the watches could be fake? Are they damaged or were they the manufaturer rejects? Its a pretty well known website but who knows. thanks

09-27-2010, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	BUY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER!!!!! If you are spending that much it's not worth it to go online to try and get a discount. If you don't buy from an AD you DON'T get the manufacturer's warranty and you risk getting a fake. Check out the watchuseek forum... best watch forum there is. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Trust Mustang, he loves watches a bit much, which is not a bad thing. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

09-28-2010, 03:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	If you don't know much about watches, then you should probably buy from an authorized dealer. Timezone.com is another great watch forum. Many authorized dealers (not department stores though) are willing to negotiate on the price of the watch as well, especially in this economy. __________________

09-28-2010, 09:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	"If it sounds too good to be true, it isn't" -My Grandpa __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

09-28-2010, 06:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I've seen so many fake watches here in Korea. They range from really cheap knockoffs to some high quality replicas. It kinda scared me because I had planned on getting a decent watch in the near future.

09-29-2010, 05:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 16	Jomashop.com good site authentic watches..

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Use to have a self winding pulsar watch and have a swatch watch for nice times right now. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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