Nervous when buying

[Quattromaster]

Hi everybody, I'm in the market for a Omega, not 100% sure on the model yet, I'm guilty of choosing on looks than anything else, though it must be an automatic and NON metal strap.

I've found a few on eBay, from both private and trade sellers, a couple shown below, but how do I know these are not fakes, or stolen, or worth what being asked for. Am I wasting my time looking on eBay and is it best to get off my backside and put in the footwork.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-Planet-Ocean-Ceram...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-Seamaster-Planet-O...

Any advice more than welcomed.

[Rich_AR]

Have a look on Chrono24 for some price comparison.

Deal with PH recommended dealers like Dom H (aka Hackett Watches) or Neil at Chronomaster. I'm sure they can source something you want.

I'm sure others will come along with other recommendations and trusty dealers as well.


EDIT: Look at this, with spare orange bezel insert as well: http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/new/watches/divers-w...

Edited by Rich_AR on Monday 6th February 06:50

[GC8]

Buy with bracelet, then remove and fit a strap.

/wise

[andy tims]

Unless the seller has lots of 100% positive feedback for selling watches I'd recommend going elsewhere.

There are plenty of reputable S/H dealers to choose from including Hackett Watches.

I second the advice about buying with a bracelet - they are very expensive to add later, but straps are cheap.

Edited by andy tims on Monday 6th February 21:15