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OT Ebay Seller--The Watch Garage

2.6K views 38 replies 18 participants last post by  glassdave  
#1 · (Edited)
Anyone buy a watch from the Watch Garage on Ebay?

EDIT: Link removed.
 
#3 ·
Yeah, that's what thought, but I'm still apprehensive about sending them $5000.

I've been thinking about a 2-tone submariner for a year, and the best price I found on a new one is in Amsterdam: +/- $6500 with exchange rate.

I'd like a used one, as I plan on wearing it, but I want to make sure it's genuine.
 
#12 ·
Speedwake said:
not me personally - but there were plenty of guys selling them out of briefcases on the streets of New York City this past weekend when we were there...
:laugher: :laugher: :laugher:
gotta love a $20 Lowlex!!!!! I admit that I do have a few of them just for giggles.....
 

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#13 ·
Of course I can ruin a watch within minutes. Always forget to take them of before I work on stuff.

So I buy cheepies for my self and my bride wears the $5000 Baume & Mercier every day.

Just don't tell her what it cost, she would lock it in the safe.
 
#14 ·
I have also been doing a little online watch shopping. I have always been a little leary of buying online, especialy new, due to warranty issues. The last three I have purchased have been from a retail store (Rolex,2 Tags) in the area that is an authorized dealer. I would really like to get another Tag, but hate to pay retail. Anybody got a good source on these?
 
#16 ·
NautiIntentions said:
If you use paypal and considering they are a bonded seller, you should be good to go.
You can use Paypal but dont use your Paypal balance (actually, dont ever have a Paypal balance). Use your credit card for protection. If youve never disputed somthing through Paypal, you have no idea how bad they are.
 
#17 ·
The Watch Garage used to take PayPal, their only negitive comment was from someone that didn't want to pay through PayPal, but now they only take bank wires. They claim to be bonded, but I'd prefer PayPal for obvious reasons.
 
#19 ·
Be careful on the Tags. I looked into the same thing a couple years back. Tag Heuer won't warranty any watch if it's bought online from anyone. I bought mine from a jewelry store and it needed a new battery 6 months later. Fortunately I got the battery for free. Otherwise that gem would have cost $200.

I'm sure you guys know you can dicker with jewelers??? I got mine down $300 from list. Not an amazing deal, but not full price either....
 
#24 ·
Reckless32 said:
Buy a Timex. Put your money on a bigger badder boat. You can't spemnd a weekend on a watch... ;)
Back in the early 70's I dropped my Timex in the lake. Six months later when the water had dropped (irrigation) I found the watch in the mud. Cleaned it off, wound it, I still have it and it works great! :bigsmile:
 
#26 ·
Once you find a watch you like, contact the maker and enquire about the seller and warranty.