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JSA

Apr 17, 12 20:29

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Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? Quote | Reply
They have great prices. I have searched the web and the reviews are mixed with quite a few more positive results than negative. It seems like the people who had bad experiences were not paying attention (e.g., not making sure the watch was in stock, not reading the reviews, etc.).

Anyone have any experience with these guys?

http://www.authenticwatches.com/
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last tri in 83

Apr 17, 12 21:38

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paging Mopdahl

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Andrewmc

Apr 18, 12 0:04

Post #3 of 92 (8014 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I'd be extremely cautious. A quick review of the net, and they run exactly the same scam, or appear to, that certain camera stores do. Cheapest price, then delay, procrastinate, dont ship etc etc, to save what is, on many high end watches, a fairly insignificant amount.

I've bought watches now for about 10 years, primarily from London Dealers, and twice from Antiquorum, once in NY and once in Geneva.

Personally I'd not ever hand over cash to anyone I had doubts about, especially when it came to watches.

What specifically are you looking at? and how much better is their price than MRP


KING_COOPA

Apr 18, 12 7:40

Post #4 of 92 (7956 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [Andrewmc] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
it looks like their prices are ~45% off MSRP.
this is just based on a quick scan of their site.

i agree with you though, i'd be very cautious...
that's a pretty steep and almost unbelievable discount.

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JSA

Apr 18, 12 11:48

Post #5 of 92 (7927 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [Andrewmc] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I am finally in a position to be in the market for a "real" watch. So, I am a complete newbie in this area. I have done my research and narrowed down to a few.

I am not in a position to be looking at luxury watches (Panerai, IWC, Franck Muller, etc.) so I am focusing more on "designer" watchers (Tag, Breitling, Omega, etc.). I have my eye on a Tag, Link collection. Retail is $3800. Best price I found at an authorized dealer is just under $3,100. On the website it is $2775.

http://www.authenticwatches.com/...-cat2010-ba0952.html

I have scoured the internet for info on these guys. I have found a lot of good reviews. There are also a number of bad reviews, but, they stem from issues with customer service. I have not found anything that says these watches are anything other than authentic. The complaints regarding delay and availability all come from watches that are not listed as "in stock." I would stay away from them.
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Ski racerz

Apr 18, 12 12:06

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Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I didn't know my well built Omega was just a "fashion watch"! What will I tell my Movado, lol?

Anyway I bought watches from these guys a long time ago and they are still around for whatever that is worth:

http://www.worldofwatches.com/...amp;bo_brand_id=2300


haole

Apr 18, 12 12:21

Post #7 of 92 (7907 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
what is the difference in time shown on Swatch vs. Tag???

if you cannot afford Patek you are just wasting your hard earned money son....


LorenzoP

Apr 18, 12 12:25

Post #8 of 92 (7901 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
who wears a watch these days - a watch only has one feature : )


JSA

Apr 18, 12 12:26

Post #9 of 92 (7900 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [Ski racerz] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Ski racerz wrote:
I didn't know my well built Omega was just a "fashion watch"! What will I tell my Movado, lol?

Anyway I bought watches from these guys a long time ago and they are still around for whatever that is worth:

http://www.worldofwatches.com/...amp;bo_brand_id=2300

I do have a Movado and I love it. I called my Movado and the Tag I want a "luxury watch" and was promptly smacked down by a watch snob who told me anything under $10k is "fashion jewelery." ;-p I beg to differ, but, like I said, I am a newbie to the watch game, so, what the hell do I know ... ;-)
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JSA

Apr 18, 12 12:29

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Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [LorenzoP] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
LorenzoP wrote:
who wears a watch these days - a watch only has one feature : )

What's funny about you post is, I kinda said the same thing. I used to wear watches religiously and laughed at the young people who do not wear watches anymore. Then, for some reason, I stopped wearing watches altogether. Nada. Didn't need it.

However, I learned that a watch is the one piece of jewelry a man can wear to set himself apart and a good watch finishes off a professional outside perfectly. I have been on a stretch where I have been trying cases throughout the south and everyone in the courtroom has a nice watch. I was advised I need to obtain one myself to complete my professional appearance. Thus, I find myself here.
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JSA

Apr 18, 12 12:32

Post #11 of 92 (7892 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [haole] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
haole wrote:
what is the difference in time shown on Swatch vs. Tag???

if you cannot afford Patek you are just wasting your hard earned money son....

I know. I know. But, the cheapest one I found is $12,500 (pre-owned) and, sorry, not gonna happen. The one I REALLY want is $216,900.

http://www.jomashop.com/patek-5004p-033.html
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triengineer

Apr 18, 12 12:36

Post #12 of 92 (7887 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [LorenzoP] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
LorenzoP wrote:
who wears a watch these days - a watch only has one feature : )

Lol.
Just in case you don't know (my apologies if you do), look up complications for watches. Wikipedia claims the record for complications (i.e. features) on a watch is 24.


NCtri

Apr 18, 12 12:38

Post #13 of 92 (7884 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
watchuseek.com

I've bought and sold many there. Sucker bet to buy it new.

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haole

Apr 18, 12 12:45

Post #14 of 92 (7875 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
if you are a baller you pay retail instead of looking at some dodgy discount sellers. then you rock it out so people can drool over your Tag (btw Tag and alike are like 3 series BMWs..every paupers' dream)


JSA

Apr 18, 12 12:51

Post #15 of 92 (7867 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [haole] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
haole wrote:
if you are a baller you pay retail instead of looking at some dodgy discount sellers. then you rock it out so people can drool over your Tag (btw Tag and alike are like 3 series BMWs..every paupers' dream)

Hey! I resemble that remark! ;-)
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haole

Apr 18, 12 12:54

Post #16 of 92 (7862 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Hey! I resemble that remark! ;-)

hahaha...in all honesty so did I but when I was 17. grew up a bit since then


msaskin

Apr 18, 12 14:57

Post #17 of 92 (7821 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [NCtri] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
NCtri wrote:
watchuseek.com

I've bought and sold many there. Sucker bet to buy it new.

This. Have a small number of Panerai's as well as a B&R all purchased pre-owned, saved I can't even think of how much money off of buying new, and they work just as well, look just as good, etc.


fred_h

Apr 18, 12 17:45

Post #18 of 92 (7784 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
If you have not please read this thread. There is some good info:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=3504067

Fred.


fred_h

Apr 18, 12 17:48

Post #19 of 92 (7781 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
[I know. I know. But, the cheapest one I found is $12,500 (pre-owned) and, sorry, not gonna happen. The one I REALLY want is $216,900.
http://www.jomashop.com/patek-5004p-033.html]

but but FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!
Fred


klehner

Apr 18, 12 17:57

Post #20 of 92 (7774 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [fred_h] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
fred_h wrote:
[I know. I know. But, the cheapest one I found is $12,500 (pre-owned) and, sorry, not gonna happen. The one I REALLY want is $216,900.
http://www.jomashop.com/patek-5004p-033.html]

but but FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!
Fred

For that coin, they should have a Brazilian supermodel deliver it to your office and give you a BJ while strapping it on your wrist.
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JSA

Apr 18, 12 18:17

Post #21 of 92 (7768 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [klehner] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
klehner wrote:
fred_h wrote:
[I know. I know. But, the cheapest one I found is $12,500 (pre-owned) and, sorry, not gonna happen. The one I REALLY want is $216,900.
http://www.jomashop.com/patek-5004p-033.html]

but but FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!
Fred


For that coin, they should have a Brazilian supermodel deliver it to your office and give you a BJ while strapping it on your wrist.

You should get more than that for $216k ...
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steveandbarb1

Apr 18, 12 18:38

Post #22 of 92 (7754 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I would certainly go vintage, some beautiful/classy stuff out there far less than a new watch. You should be able to find a nice gold Hamilton or perhaps an older Rolex with a simple movement for about 1k.


(This post was edited by steveandbarb1 on Apr 18, 12 18:43)


JSA

Apr 18, 12 18:49

Post #23 of 92 (7745 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [steveandbarb1] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Where? How do you know you are buying an authentic watch?
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IzzyG

Apr 18, 12 19:11

Post #24 of 92 (7738 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
JSA wrote:
LorenzoP wrote:
who wears a watch these days - a watch only has one feature : )


What's funny about you post is, I kinda said the same thing. I used to wear watches religiously and laughed at the young people who do not wear watches anymore. Then, for some reason, I stopped wearing watches altogether. Nada. Didn't need it.

However, I learned that a watch is the one piece of jewelry a man can wear to set himself apart and a good watch finishes off a professional outside perfectly. I have been on a stretch where I have been trying cases throughout the south and everyone in the courtroom has a nice watch. I was advised I need to obtain one myself to complete my professional appearance. Thus, I find myself here.

Agreed 100%. People treat you differently(both professionally and casually) with a nice watch(even when I wear just scrubs most of the time).


Uncle Arqyle

Apr 18, 12 19:21

Post #25 of 92 (7736 views)
Re: Any experience with AuthenticWatches.com? [JSA] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
JSA wrote:
Where? How do you know you are buying an authentic watch?

Actually, there is a bit on authentic watches in this month's GQ magazine. It gives some suggestions and recommends some websites.

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