I need your advice again fellow board members

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need your advice again fellow board members

Posted: 2/12/2002 7:03:02 AM EDT

My Seiko divers watch was stolen from my desk at work. Sucks to be me.

The watch was about 200 dollars retail when I bought it.

I was thinking of going to EBAY to replace it.

What worries me is that I have heard that EBAY watches are sometimes rip off knock offs and there is no real way to tell.

I know they do that with cameras. What would you do....go to EBAY or just do retail?

Trying to save myself a few bucks.

thanks.

Posted: 2/12/2002 7:21:03 AM EDT

[#1]

I'd go retail or at least shop a wholesale web site. I don't trust the ebay vendors on anything like this. Knock-off are just that common in Asia that I would expect to get one here. These guys have a very wide assortment and I've bought from them a few times.

[url]http://www.wristwatch.com/[/url]

Posted: 2/12/2002 7:43:23 AM EDT

[#2]

You can find these for about $140.
[img]http://www.xmission.com/~turq/Citizen/ap0440.gif[/img]
Solar powered, never needs batteries.
Very rugged.

Posted: 2/12/2002 8:03:50 AM EDT

[#3]

[img]http://www.sportsmansguide.com/images/54686.JPG[/img]

[url]http://www.sportsmansguide.com/showad.html?promo_code=WX1&item_id=54686&ticket=10390760&urlseq=1082700588[/url]

I picked up one of these a couple months back. Nice looking watch, built like a tank.

Posted: 2/12/2002 8:37:58 AM EDT

[#4]

I found the one I want, would you guys trust this Asian website for being an authorized Seiko dealer? Your onpinions PLEASE.

[url]http://www.chronograph.com[/url]

Posted: 2/12/2002 8:42:19 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I found the one I want, would you guys trust this Asian website for being an authorized Seiko dealer? Your onpinions PLEASE.

[url]http://www.chronograph.com[/url]

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Well, since they state it on the website why don't you contact Seiko and ask them? I'm sure they would be happy to confirm one of their authorized dealers.

Personally, I'd be more concerned about finding out who stole my watch and kicking their ass than looking for a replacement.

--Two wrongs might not make a right, but it'll make you feel a hell of a lot better--

Posted: 2/12/2002 8:49:21 AM EDT

[#6]

I used to collect watches. They make some very knock offs these days. You could front with a bogus 'Roleks' and nobody but you would know. Just don't take it diving. [8D]

Posted: 2/12/2002 10:18:06 AM EDT

[#7]

[url]http://www.aaronswatches.com/[/url]
I bought a few watches of this place a year or two ago. The prices were okay and they were shipped overnight, I think.

I noticed the Seiko's on Sportsmansguide and did not know what to think. I'm not sure about buying a watch from a guy who sells used pants.

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