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Title: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 04, 2011, 03:11:14 PM
I guess some things are just not meant to be. This is my 5th attempt to get myself an Omega Moon watch or the Speedmaster. Sadly was not to be.....

The watch I was trying to get today. Sadly the guy did not want to reduce the price thinking the watch is a limited edition watch and it should have a premium. At RM7,600 it is a bit too much for the watch.

The watch in question.

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/35945000-20.png)

Oh well, back to trying to get the PAM00219 I guess.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: hanz079 on October 04, 2011, 03:30:00 PM
Life always have unexpected surprises in store for you.
When you least expect it, it will happen.
It's like tetris... it will fall into place sooner or later...
Keep the faith... and enjoy the hunt... :Cheers:

From what I know, speedy moonwatch retail for around 12-13k...
Broad Arrow even more...
If he's asking rm7600 and the watch is in good condition fullset, I am thinking it's reasonable?
Maybe it's just me.
Because I am too cincai, always kena take advantage... lol
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: Scott C. on October 04, 2011, 03:37:49 PM
Sad to know that ;)

I too had the same situation early this year... i paid the seller (via paypal) but he told me he don't want to sell and willing to do a full refund... due to the security sending from US to Malaysia... that time was RM6800 if i'm not mistaken...

so, gave up too, and got a 3752 model ;) good too, this model only produce for a year and very limited in production.. but look exactly same as 3750/3753 so don't think will fetch high value in long run, just to make myself feel better :D
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: mnazri.tan on October 04, 2011, 06:37:34 PM
a friend just bought a brand new.this model i believe.i dont know much about omega. base on price he paid suprised that 7k is too expensive for used one.wonder what would be a good price? sorry for asking.really i dont know much about omega
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: G.MAC on October 04, 2011, 07:18:04 PM
go for PAM219.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 04, 2011, 08:09:37 PM
hanz079, mnazri.tan,

The price quoted by Scott sounds about right, perhaps a couple of hundred less (condition dependent). this is full kit in the original black box (not the standard red Omega box) and papers. With out box and papers should be about a couple of hundred less.

Scoot C,

Interesting, must keep a look out. I missed out on a Snoopy edition by 1 hour. Sigh!!!!

G.MAC,

Yeah still thinking about this one. I would likely go new on this one as the pre-loved prices don't make sense. The difference being about Rm1.5k from retail. Perhaps I should just put my name down for this one.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: G.MAC on October 05, 2011, 05:09:18 AM
 :Startled: you mean PAM 219 price increase in pre-owned market? Or is it more readily available from the AD and boutique?
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 06:02:19 AM
:Startled: you mean PAM 219 price increase in pre-owned market? Or is it more readily available from the AD and boutique?

G.MAC,

Nope it is cheaper in the pre-loved market, but not by much. Hence it does not make sense to get it from the pre-loved market. The difference between new and pre-loved is about RM1,500.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: engkow on October 05, 2011, 06:17:51 AM
my cousin buy one 219 this year, he told me it cost about rm 16k new.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 06:35:13 AM
my cousin buy one 219 this year, he told me it cost about rm 16k new.

engkow,

Your cousin very lucky. The retail for the watch now in Taiwan is NTD 190,000. Early this year was NTD 181,000. So indeed your cousin got a bargain.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: Gigi on October 05, 2011, 06:36:46 AM
hmm, isnt it the broad arrow is out of production? Is it possible to get one new these day?
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 06:56:43 AM
hmm, isnt it the broad arrow is out of production? Is it possible to get one new these day?
It is i guess. But i remember some AD still have NOS left. KK omega ad still have one on sale...
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: Gigi on October 05, 2011, 07:09:44 AM
hmm, isnt it the broad arrow is out of production? Is it possible to get one new these day?
It is i guess. But i remember some AD still have NOS left. KK omega ad still have one on sale...

Oh, can pm me how much your kk branch selling?
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 07:12:32 AM
hmm, isnt it the broad arrow is out of production? Is it possible to get one new these day?
It is i guess. But i remember some AD still have NOS left. KK omega ad still have one on sale...

Oh, can pm me how much your kk branch selling?
I am heading there later... will let u know...
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: Gigi on October 05, 2011, 07:13:30 AM
hmm, isnt it the broad arrow is out of production? Is it possible to get one new these day?
It is i guess. But i remember some AD still have NOS left. KK omega ad still have one on sale...

Oh, can pm me how much your kk branch selling?
I am heading there later... will let u know...

hehe thanks  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 08:44:26 AM
Last pieces came out about 2008/ 2009. Would be interesting to know the price.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 10:16:56 AM
I don't know if this is the same one but here goes...

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/90648668.jpg)
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/baa9acc0.jpg)

Now the rm7600 looks like a damn good price to me though.
Anyway, the AD mentioned that Omega will be launching their New Planet Ocean next month at Saujana something... (did not get the name of the place fully)
He will be there.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: ck77 on October 05, 2011, 10:26:25 AM
hanz, is a different model.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 10:28:18 AM
hanz, is a different model.
Yeah, I suspect so too as the model Hobbs posted up tarak date... ;D
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 11:32:31 AM
Hanz079,

The model I was looking at is the older Speedmaster Broad Arrow reference 3594.50. The one in your photograph is the newer (but also discontinued) reference 3551.20. There are difference between the two watches:

3594 vs 3551

Movement: 1861 vs 3303
Crystal: hesalite vs sapphire
WR: 3 ATM vs 10 ATM
No date vs Date
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 12:54:20 PM
Hanz079,

The model I was looking at is the older Speedmaster Broad Arrow reference 3594.50. The one in your photograph is the newer (but also discontinued) reference 3551.20. There are difference between the two watches:

3594 vs 3551

Movement: 1861 vs 3303
Crystal: hesalite vs sapphire
WR: 3 ATM vs 10 ATM
No date vs Date
Thanks Hobbs for pointing out the difference...
Omega have a knack for producing watches that look similar but altogether different... if that statement makes any sense... lol
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: kakashi... on October 05, 2011, 01:59:44 PM
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/90648668.jpg)


sry if i ot... so coincident u posted this pic here... i just trying out my luck here...

i looking for sapphire glass replacement for this model... any trustworthy shop can recommend?
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 02:13:27 PM
PM sent on the crystal. Basically try Omega Service Center.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: outlander2005 on October 05, 2011, 05:24:01 PM
PAM 219??? u are wearing ur watch on right hand??? you might hav a tough time selling it later as the design is abit different... the winding thing on the left side.
Title: Re: I give up.....
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 05:36:09 PM
PAM 219??? u are wearing ur watch on right hand??? you might hav a tough time selling it later as the design is abit different... the winding thing on the left side.

outlander2005,

You can wear it on your right or left wrist. It does not really matter.

As for selling it, I think it is easier than the PAM00111 or even other Panerai models as it is very popular. Added with the fact that it is has a low yearly production number, and a wait list (well here in Taiwan and in HK if I am not mistaken), it would be an easy sale. Look at the pre-loved prices of Destro model, they are almost like new prices. Older Destro models are selling at all time highs.