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mrichbell

what is a grey market watch?

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mrichbell

could someone please briefly explain?

 

thanks

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jeffw69

A watch that is sold on the grey market.

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greg_r

A watch imported into the country by someone other than the official distributor. Which usually means that you do not have the manufacturer's warranty, only the seller's.

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HWG

grey market watches are typically sold online. places like joma shop, authentic watches .com, etc. They are brand new, and gen. They do not have the international warranty cards, and therefor your local AD would not work on it under warranty. The online retailer usually offers their own warranty on the watch, and you would send it to them for repairs. You save at least 35% off MSRP buying this way. Resale may not be as high, due to some people claiming the watch is "incomplete" without the warranty card.

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Amit

Who sells the best grey market watches???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Abagnale

i know a dealer in switzerland who sells grey market watches as well. he re-imports them from countries like lebanon and they go for -30% of retail.

 

cheers

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mrichbell

many thanks for your answers

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LightGeek
Who sells the best grey market watches???

 

 

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Costco.

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E.R.

Thanks!

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ReplicaFromDownunder

Costco or www.authenticwatches.com

I got my Tag Carrera Chrono for about $650 off RRP - compared to the shops.

But Costco is on the money as well.

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onzenuub

This is a grey market in The Netherlands, Roosendaal it is.

 

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Frankt8242

Legitimate watches sold by illegitimate dealers usually...

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jacobarch

Legitimate watches sold by illegitimate dealers usually...

 

ding ding ding........We have a winner

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NFleischer

You have to check around- Jomashop, Authentic Watches, Thewatchery, Ashford, Gemnation all run specials. For example- Jomashop

 

is today having an Omega sale among others. Omega SMP Chrono= $2700. You may look on Amazon too.

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MIhomie

my local jeweler sold me my Tag Carrera at 25% of list, yes it has all the paperwork and the warranty card. somtimes you just have to ask if a better deal can be had.

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