Where can I shop for a new watch?

tommboy · Jan 12, 2009

Where can I find a new watch online or even suggested stores? I'm looking to get a new silver watch that will stand out but at the same time be able to wear with a suit. I'm looking to spend around 1 to 2 grand and keep in mind I'm young twenties. I was looking at some Omega watches at a local jeweler but they had a very poor selection. Any suggestions would be very helpful!

Twotone · Jan 12, 2009

You question implies that you have little experience with watches -- nothing wrong with that, we all need to start someplace.

I suggest going to all of your local ADs and try on as many makes and models as possible. If this will be a dress watch, wear a jacket and dress shirt to see how it will fit under a cuff. If their are few dealers in your area wait until you take a trip to a larger market. They can ship the watch to you and you may be able to save the sales tax.

Most ADs will give a 20% - 30% discount depending on the make an model. I do not recommend novices buy their first watch on the Internet nor should you buy a watch sight-unseen.

Just my suggestions,
Twotone

princemarko · Jan 12, 2009

Try Mont Blanc. They have some decent watches. All under $4,000

tommboy · Jan 12, 2009

What is an AD? I live in Buffalo New york, so obviously not the fashion capital of the world. It's not my first watch per say I have a watch from HUGO BOSS and one from GUESS which work great, both are under $300, I'm obviously at this point trying to find something on a different level than that.

PandArts · Jan 12, 2009

D = Authorized Dealer

bullethead · Jan 12, 2009

D=Authorized Dealer

kontai69 · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by tommboy

Any suggestions would be very helpful!

A must read site for those new to luxury watches...
www.chronocentric.com

bullethead · Jan 12, 2009

PandArts with the quickdraw....

PandArts · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by bullethead

PandArts with the quickdraw....

LOL

appolyon · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by princemarko

Try Mont Blanc. They have some decent watches. All under $4,000

Don't do this.

agavilanes · Jan 12, 2009

Amazon.com has some reputable watch sellers if you want to go online.

if you are in the 1k-2k range, look for automatic watches (not quartz), 'cause they have a mechanical movement which gives'em some kind of "artisanal" quality

The brands I could recommend in the 2k range are:

Omega
Raymond Weill
Longines
Movado
Baume & Mercier
Tag Heuer
Montblanc (some models on sale)

huy · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by appolyon

Don't do this.
+1 Mont Blanc watches are not a very good value. For retail I would recommend going to a longines, hamilton, tudor, mido, tissot, rado or baume & mercier store. Check their websites to find an authorized dealer near you.

appolyon · Jan 12, 2009

tudor = poor mans rolex
tissot = poor mans omega

acidboy · Jan 13, 2009

Good call in looking at Omegas. Omega is always a pretty good starting point for someone new watches. Can't go wrong with a Speedmaster. I suggest you look up Omega's website and find something you particularly like and have the AD get one for you to try out.

btinl · Jan 13, 2009

If you want Omega, contact Continental Jewelers in Washington, DC. They should give you 30% off most of the non-LE watches.

You may need to indicate that you were referred from Timezone.com.

Where can I shop for a new watch?

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