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Mediastarguest
1
May 26, 2019
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
18
May 26, 2019
MediastarguestNot sure where you are, but JS has it for $575 right now, so this drop is very competitive. If I needed another Hamilton in my collection, I’d be jumping on it. The couple I have are keepers!
Mediastarguest
1
May 26, 2019
BigWoollyAgree with you that Hamiltons are good watches and value for money (I have several), but 575$ 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
46
May 26, 2019
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
1
May 26, 2019
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.