Horological Meandering

Please I'm not trying to be rude here but, I'm sure some of you have bought watches offline at one point or another. I mean I would be scared buying a $200 dollar Seiko for example in fear it may get lost, stolen or even worse broken. If I may kindly ask,... 

I wanted to say buying watches online not offline.

Buying online isn't much of a problem if you do your research. As mention here almost all the time, buy the seller. If you look at the seller carefully and go with a reputable one and the delivery is fully insured that should be ok. The only "risk" then i... 

Don't be afraid to ask questions and for a number of references. Yes, it is unnerving at times--but spend enough time on fora and you will discover who the reputable sellers are.....

Now depending on how much, I choose to save up for a watch I can understand where your coming from, Me being only 25 I know I'm not the only one here who, Can't afford a watch that costs thousands of dollars at least I know I'm not alone.

i will do on-line if there are SUBSTANTIAL $$ savings. one must compensate for the risks taken, and also bear i mind the business costs of a bick and mortar dealer is much higher the a online dealer. there is also direct buying from owners like the Collec... 

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My old avatar is so 80s and weird Al Yankovic ain't exactly in the popular culture scene anymore. Thus both his signed mega poster has been taken down from the wall and online avatar has been removed. Thanks for noticing!! Best, Horo

Virtually every watch I have has been ordered by telephone or over the internet and shipped to me from the US, Singapore or Europe. It's a none issue. Just buy the seller not the watch and you won't have a problem.

As other members indicated, you are safe as long as you buy from a reputable merchant. Shipping is insured anyway. However, what do you all think of buying a watch with 'no paper', 'no box' (box is less of an issue) and buying from a merchant that is not ... 

some grey vendors propose new watches for sale at large discounts, but when you read the fine print they stipulate that they do not provide any warranty on the watches that they sell and that the watch does not come with a manufacteror warranty either. Ho... 

Its a little frightening the first time, waiting for the watch to show up after paying, and waiting to check authenticity, but I have done so several times now, and can say I've never faced any issues. Its like buying from someone in a shop, only, you nee...