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Posted: 10/27/2024 10:48:04 AM EST
I’ve seen them recommended a few times in GD and even in the watch sub forum. They seem to have brand new watches for like 30 percent off. What’s the catch here?
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Posted: 10/27/2024 11:11:04 AM EST
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Yes, they are dependable. They are gray market, which means they sell 100% authentic watches at extremely high volume, but they are not "authorized dealers" for most brands. As a result they don't have to abide by normal MSRP price fixing, and in turn can't offer the manufacturer's warranty. You get a Jomashop warranty for most brands instead.
https://help.jomashop.com/hc/en-us/articles/11923055034139-Do-you-give-a-warranty-with-the-watch |
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Posted: 10/27/2024 11:17:43 AM EST
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Yes. Dependable and good to go.
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Posted: 10/27/2024 12:05:22 PM EST
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I’ve ordered several watches from them over the years without issues (I’ve never had to use their warranty or deal with their customer service though.)
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Posted: 10/27/2024 12:09:13 PM EST
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I bought a Tudor from Jomashop for a great price that I used a coupon code for and got an even better price. It took forever to ship, but I did receive a brand new and authentic Tudor watch for cheaper than anywhere else on the internet.
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Posted: 10/27/2024 6:10:56 PM EST
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That’s great. They’ve got watches I want for quite a bit of money off MSRP
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Posted: 10/27/2024 6:24:29 PM EST
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Yup. Get on their email list and watch for sales/coupons.
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Posted: 10/27/2024 7:25:29 PM EST
[Last Edit: BigFatDog]
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I had wanted an Eterna Kontiki for a while. They weren’t typically sold in the US. I bought this one from Joma at something like 80% off about a decade ago.
 I remember the wait was longer than expected, but other than that there were no issues. |
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Posted: 10/28/2024 7:05:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigFatDog: I had wanted an Eterna Kontiki for a while. They weren't typically sold in the US. I bought this one from Joma at something like 80% off about a decade ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/83325/IMG_9222-3360566.jpg I remember the wait was longer than expected, but other than that there were no issues. |
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Posted: 10/30/2024 12:10:42 AM EST
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I used them for a watch that was around $6,000 at retail and paid slightly over $4,500 for it after tax. If you aren't tied to a factory warranty it is a pretty decent deal. My purchase was on a new watch, I can't speak to their used pieces.
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Posted: 10/30/2024 8:24:21 AM EST
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Yes, I've bought a couple of watches from them with no problems.
The only thing I would be wary about is the quality of their watchmaking, especially with non ETA/Sellita movements. The possibility of buying a $6000 retail Omega that breaks during what would have been the warranty period if I had bought from an AD, and having to send it back to Jomashop for repairs, gives me pause to say the least. |
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Posted: 11/8/2024 5:05:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By absael: Yes, I've bought a couple of watches from them with no problems. The only thing I would be wary about is the quality of their watchmaking, especially with non ETA/Sellita movements. The possibility of buying a $6000 retail Omega that breaks during what would have been the warranty period if I had bought from an AD, and having to send it back to Jomashop for repairs, gives me pause to say the least. Valid point, I tend to stick with watches that use ETA/Sellita movements because they ubiquitous and easily repaired or replaced if out of warranty. |
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Posted: 11/9/2024 2:41:09 AM EST
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Absolutely about ten times.
The worst that has happened is they have refunded one order when the watch was out of stock and listed as still in stock. And a watch ordered on a Friday night took like five days to ship then hung up on a holiday weekend. |
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Posted: 11/9/2024 3:08:29 AM EST
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Originally Posted By HK-GUY45: I’ve seen them recommended a few times in GD and even in the watch sub forum. They seem to have brand new watches for like 30 percent off. What’s the catch here? The watch might not be under warranty. IIRC the “catch” really is that stores are supposed to sell at specific prices, but sometimes they gotta offload items that just aren’t selling at that price. Or it may be that stores have to pay stock fees to their headquarters on items that have sat on the shelf too long. I used this site to get myself a Citizen watch at about half price or so. It’s not the latest etc but it looked the way I liked and does what I want. And to keep it “charged” I just leave it out overnight under the stove light. |
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Posted: 11/9/2024 3:22:22 AM EST
[Last Edit: Stitches1974]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By geekz0r: I used this site to get myself a Citizen watch at about half price or so. It’s not the latest etc but it looked the way I liked and does what I want. And to keep it “charged” I just leave it out overnight under the stove light. Eco drive or another type of Citizen? If it's eco, a full charge lasts something like 6 or so months. I had one of my watches stuffed in a bag for a month or so, while getting ready to move overseas. Pulled it out after the trip and it didn't miss a beat. |
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Posted: 11/10/2024 7:25:53 PM EST
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Posted: 11/10/2024 7:56:28 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HK-GUY45: Alright. I just bought this from Joma Saved almost a grand. I’ll post pics when I get it Beautiful, did you get the blue? I love the black on the brown strap as well. |
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Posted: 11/10/2024 8:21:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HK-GUY45: Alright. I just bought this from Joma Saved almost a grand. I'll post pics when I get it Those are reportedly very good, underrated watches. I've narrowed the short list for my next watch to either that (but not the diver) also in blue, or a Monta Noble in Anthracite. |
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Posted: 11/10/2024 9:34:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HiramRanger: Beautiful, did you get the blue? I love the black on the brown strap as well. Yes I went with the blue dial with blue strap in 42mm. It was between the black with the gold hands and the blue but for whatever reason I’ve always loved blue dial watches so went with that. First GMT I’ve ever bought |
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Posted: 11/10/2024 9:38:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By absael: Nice!! Those are reportedly very good, underrated watches. I've narrowed the short list for my next watch to either that (but not the diver) also in blue, or a Monta Noble in Anthracite. I wanted an aquaracer but saw these Longines and started really getting into them. I’ll probably get the green and black aquaracer late next year early ‘26 then start saving for a Rolex for my 40th birthday. |
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Posted: 11/10/2024 11:09:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HK-GUY45: Alright. I just bought this from Joma Saved almost a grand. I’ll post pics when I get it Nice! Only ever heard good things about those |
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