Omega - You adress an interesting point, Sam...

You adress an interesting point, Sam...

Jun 16, 2008,17:04 PM

The one about AD's knowledge on the products they sell.

Yesterday in walked into an Omega AD asking information about the Alaska Project, and needless to say, they had no clue what I was talking about. They must have thought that I was referring to a wildlife preservation project.

Also, earlier in the previous week in went into another AD, but this time inquiring about a Rolex, and I asked about which watches from the entire range came equiped with the blue parachrom hairspring. He proceded to point at the bezel of the 50th anniversary submariner and told me, "no blue, just green". Hahahaha!!.

I have come to realize that is really difficult to find an AD who has the knowledge and is as passionate as one when it comes to timepieces. 95% of the dealers that I have walked into are just desperate to push the product they have in the cases regardless of your taste, and interest. Hopefully this is not something that happens to everybody. In the meantime I shall remain happy with the ad's I have shopped at and where they make me feel welcome.

Just my humble opinion.

Best Regards,

Alex

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Seen at AD yesterday: No. 1447/1957 Anniv. Speedmaster

By: Rrryan : June 15th, 2008-05:12

In steel. It was nice to see it as it is certainly uncommon, but I was under-impressed by the watch itself. The effect of the domed AR sapphire crystal with the enamel dial leaves it looking weirdly purplish. Think the allure for that one is completely in...

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By: SamJH : June 15th, 2008-09:18

let me tell you who to talk to . . . . There are a couple who actually know what they are talking about. Sam aka Hewybaby

You adress an interesting point, Sam...

By: AlexSunrise : June 16th, 2008-17:04

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By: SamJH : June 17th, 2008-03:20

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By: Rrryan : June 17th, 2008-13:42