thanks Art....ok well when you just consider new apparently omega gives only two choices:

Jul 28, 2019,20:29 PM
 

1) hesalite crystal with closed caseback OR
2) sapphire crystal with transparent caseback and

And the bracelet only costs $100 more?

With Delrin brake or metal brake


I guess I haven’t been on the omega website in awhile; as when I last checked there were 10’s of iterations (Like 20+) for sale, but now it seems only 4, with the main difference between the two is above and bracelet vs croc...

I do realize now that asking an open ended question to a forum of experts maybe unfair and un realistic without being more specific.

So I have the suggestion of what I would recommend if he purchased new;

with regards to all the other iterations out there ... I wouldn’t know where to start, but to the layperson all those lovely nuances that the purists would appreciate wouldn’t be worth it the layperson.

Let me ask a less nuanced question; is there a (as sold) reference that has the moonwatch with sapphire crystal and transparent case back with a simple box or less accessories that maybe cheaper than new? I know my friend’s budget 😂.

Best, Darron

Or should I stick to recommending new and negotiating specifically about the reference as offered on omegas current website? Or are there any other older references I could search on a website like Chrono24


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 By: Darron : July 28th, 2019-15:28
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At first, I thought this would be an easy set of questions to answer. After mulling it over, though . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 28th, 2019-18:37
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thanks Art....ok well when you just consider new apparently omega gives only two choices:

 
 By: Darron : July 28th, 2019-20:29
1) hesalite crystal with closed caseback OR 2) sapphire crystal with transparent caseback and And the bracelet only costs $100 more? With Delrin brake or metal brake I guess I haven’t been on the omega website in awhile; as when I last checked there were ... 

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 By: Echi : July 28th, 2019-21:07
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Thanks Gents! [nt]

 
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