Author Topic: New omega or preowned? (Read 12656 times)

arsene · « **on:** January 23, 2015, 08:44:44 PM »

Hi sifus!! I am planning to buy an omega speedmaster for my own birthday

this is my first luxury watch. but I am currently in a dilemma whether to buy a new one or a preowned. I can get a preowned at around 5-6k. But considering there is discount for new watch and can be paid by installment, it is ok also if buy new watch.. Can sifus give me some advice in this?

gunsnroses · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2015, 06:35:14 AM »

My advise is never buy watches on instalments. It's not a necessity.

Zen8 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2015, 06:51:55 AM »

1st luxury watch hmmmm, I would say buy new. The feeling of buying new and used is very different, at least to me. It is just exciting

and that of coz comes with a price

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For pre-owned, if the condition is acceptable and you don't mind it being used, you will save quite a bit of money. Omega pre-owned is relatively more affordable and value buy comparing to others.

Good luck

JeepWH · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2015, 06:57:04 AM »

I would recommend that you buy pre owned. There is no point of paying instalments for a watch.

Plus, buying pre owned allows you to stretch your budget too.

contender · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2015, 07:58:51 AM »

Buy new it's your first one .... nothing wrong in buying watch in 0% installment but if you are being charged % then another story but then again your birthday so give yourself a little treat.

Boeing · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2015, 08:03:16 AM »

1st watch, I bought it new. Later stage going for preowned when gaining more experience and knowledge. Installment no harm if zero insterest and same discount offered. Try ask for more discount, target about 20%!

Everdying · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2015, 08:09:21 AM »

easy to say installment no harm if zero interest, what if you miss a payment? then you pay high interest.

Timeless · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2015, 10:47:40 AM »

Pre owned if the condition acceptable

s802487 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2015, 12:24:58 PM »

It's your first branded piece so pre owned is fine. Buy new sell later lose like s**t

GMTmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2015, 02:52:17 PM »

No hurry in buying new watch for yourself. You have to love it to own it. New or pre-owned? Not Important.

timenut · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2015, 02:59:23 PM »

If the seller is reputable and you know enough to evaluate the watch for sale (or at least have someone to guide you), I'd say get pre-owned if the right watch comes along.

If you are new to watches, better to just get new. You'd pay more and probably lose money if you do sell, but at least, there is customer service from the AD and warranty from Omega.

chestlwh · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2015, 03:57:17 PM »

Go for a new one if its your first luxury watch plus its for your birthday present. I wouldn't mind if the price is higher because i know i will never sell my first watch (at least for me

).

arsene · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2015, 11:56:01 AM »

Just checked the price for speedy in cortina

the speedmaster day date discontinued already.. My budget only can get the speedy if I want to buy omega.. Hahaha.. How you guys feel about longines? It looks nice and a lot cheaper

nicholaslee · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2015, 02:09:33 PM »

Quote from: Boeing on January 24, 2015, 08:03:16 AM

1st watch, I bought it new. Later stage going for preowned when gaining more experience and knowledge. Installment no harm if zero insterest and same discount offered. Try ask for more discount, target about 20%!

If you pay installment they won't give you any discount through my experience. And 20% is like wishing for rain in the Sahara(if you are talking about new Omegas).

chestlwh · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2015, 03:37:18 PM »

Quote from: arsene on January 25, 2015, 11:56:01 AM

Just checked the price for speedy in cortina the speedmaster day date discontinued already.. My budget only can get the speedy if I want to buy omega.. Hahaha.. How you guys feel about longines? It looks nice and a lot cheaper

The Longines i will recommend is the Legend diver, Iconic and good price. Most Omega's movement are now in house (Co-Axial) that is why the prices increase alot. Few years back you can get a brand new speedy day date for 6k to 7k brand new because they were using ETA movements that time.

Boeing · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2015, 04:25:49 PM »

Last year I got a AD speedy day date at 21% to be exact.

But I paid in lump sum. But don't know can get nowadays or not.

You can try shop around!

Boeing · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2015, 04:34:47 PM »

For installment I tried once and no issue. If you doubt your schedule payment ability, then better don't stress it up.

arsene · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2015, 06:39:22 PM »

I also feel legend diver nice.. Will consider about it

wingzee · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2015, 12:03:59 PM »

Get a immaculate pre-own if you looking to stretch your ringgit since this is your first luxury watch. At least if you plan to change it few years (or maybe months?) down the road, you wouldn't lose as much in terms of value.

Plenty of Speedmaster models around hence you may need to narrow down your options.

The Longines Legend Diver is a good choice nevertheless.

kygan711 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:59:11 PM »

My consideration will be :

For pre own- If I am going to use the watch as a daily beater. Eventually I am going to scar it anyway overtime since i wear it often. Make sure you "buy the seller ". Otherwise dont go for pre own if you are unsure if the watch is genuine.

For new- Unless the new models have got good feature upgrade or you can't find pre own in the market. Or you not going to buy another watch in another 3-5 years then new is also possible.

Hope this helps.

axaxax · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2015, 10:35:44 AM »

for pre-owned without warranty, make sure you provision some money for servicing.

chestlwh · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2015, 11:21:27 AM »

Quote from: alexngbk on February 03, 2015, 10:35:44 AM

for pre-owned without warranty, make sure you provision some money for servicing.

Agree. Service charge for chrono watches are usually more expensive.

arsene · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2015, 03:07:59 PM »

I saw an speedmaster at wing Wah last week.. Was going to buy today... Who knows good thing really being grabbed so fast

I am so sad!!!

1to12 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2015, 07:42:46 PM »

The feeling of losing the one you wanted to get can be frustrating and regretful (for not being faster). But dont fret, you'll find it again... esp new watches.

Personally, I'd go for pre-owned if the price differential is attractive enough... say at least by 30% difference...

Happy Hunting! Enjoy and do post the pic once you've bought it.

arsene · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2015, 07:54:07 PM »

Quote from: 1to12 on February 05, 2015, 07:42:46 PM

The feeling of losing the one you wanted to get can be frustrating and regretful (for not being faster). But dont fret, you'll find it again... esp new watches.

Personally, I'd go for pre-owned if the price differential is attractive enough... say at least by 30% difference...

Happy Hunting! Enjoy and do post the pic once you've bought it.

Ya of coz

I will post the pic once I found it !!!

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Author Topic: New omega or preowned? (Read 12656 times)