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Mediastarguest
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May 26, 2019
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Looks like "old stock" to me. I can buy a better, newer Hamilton automatic chronograph for the same price at a shop half-an-hour's drive from where I live and 1. don't have to wait for delivery and 2. if there's any issue I can get instant service and money back without the hassle of postage costs and time wasted on communication.
BigWoolly
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May 26, 2019
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MediastarguestNot sure where you are, but JS has it for $575 right now, so this drop is very competitive. If I needed another Hamilton in my collection, I’d be jumping on it. The couple I have are keepers!
Mediastarguest
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May 26, 2019
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BigWoollyAgree with you that Hamiltons are good watches and value for money (I have several), but 575$ shop price compared to 519$ web price isn't much of an incentive for buying: I'd rather pay a bit more from a shop where I can try the watch in person and know that it it's gonna be a hassle-free purchase. I recently bought a Hamilton auto chronograph brand new from a shop (Europe) for 600€ (which is more or less $600). In Europe, specifically England and Spain, "old-stock" Hamiltons (which retailed at 1000$ plus) can be snapped up in retail shops for $400 - $600 - if you have the patience (and luck) to wait for genuine sale offers.
Tinygearhead
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May 26, 2019
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Mediastarguest600 euros is "not more or less $600". It's actually $672.39. The Hamilton chronographs I can find at or under that price are quartz movements. The $575 price that BigWoolly is referring to is a grey market web price, not in a brick and mortar setting with warranty. Your examples are very atypical. Grey market dealers sell "old stock" as well. But for $400 you most likely will not get this type of movement.
Mediastarguest
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May 26, 2019
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Tinygearhead600€ might be $679 today: currency rates are volatile and change. In 2 months time $679 might equate to 650€ - so "more or less" ... the same ... give or take. My point being: why rush into a web purchase which offers an insignificant discount and months of waiting when said product can be bought from a retailer for roughly the same price. And moreover IF there is a problem with the purchase no postage and waiting time is necessary - just walk into the store and get it sorted out hassle free.
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