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canactuary
Joined: 09 Mar 2010
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:19 pm Post subject: Luxury watches in Seoul. |
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Hey everyone
I'm looking to purchase an omega planet ocean 42" watch.
Back in Canada I used websites like timezone and watchuseek but would like to know what my options are in Seoul. Jomastop and amazon would be my last option. I'd prefer to buy it used in the second market. And let's face it the brand name malls here are outrageously priced compared to back home with respect to nice watches.
If you can share anything I would appreciate it. Money is not an issue. I'm just looking to get a great deal.
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emilylovesyou
Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Location: here
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Try going to the second-hand shops around Apgujeong and Rodeo Street. They sell a lot of designer brands (usually bags and clothing, but some sell watches). You may have to check a lot of stores to see if they have what you want. As they are more like consignment stores, you may be able to bargain.
There is also a consignment store near Nonhyeon that sells a lot of watches. Go out exit 3, walk a little ways and the store is on your right. |
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Yaya

Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Luxury watches in Seoul. |
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| canactuary wrote: |
Hey everyone
I'm looking to purchase an omega planet ocean 42" watch.
Back in Canada I used websites like timezone and watchuseek but would like to know what my options are in Seoul. Jomastop and amazon would be my last option. I'd prefer to buy it used in the second market. And let's face it the brand name malls here are outrageously priced compared to back home with respect to nice watches.
If you can share anything I would appreciate it. Money is not an issue. I'm just looking to get a great deal.
Thanks |
And the stores are looking for a great steal, as in steal your dough with fakes. Korea is NOTORIOUS for fake watches. |
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canactuary
Joined: 09 Mar 2010
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Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:40 am Post subject: |
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| Nice, thanks. I'm getting a strange feeling that I'll end up buying it when I get time off work. Perhaps when I visit North America or perhaps when I go to Jeju-do I'll check out the duty free shops before I go. |
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hagwonnewbie

Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Location: Asia
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:34 am Post subject: Re: Luxury watches in Seoul. |
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| canactuary wrote: |
Hey everyone
I'm looking to purchase an omega planet ocean 42" watch.
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That is one BIGASS watch!  |
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Forward Observer

Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Location: FOB Gloria
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:18 am Post subject: Re: Luxury watches in Seoul. |
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| Richard Krainium wrote: |
| canactuary wrote: |
Hey everyone
I'm looking to purchase an omega planet ocean 42" watch.
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That is one BIGASS watch!  |
If you look closely at the photo, it's a Seamaster. Anyway, it's going to cost you a bit more in Korea, so be prepared. My Rolex cost me about 1000 USD more in Korea than I would've paid for it back home.
Korea is one sketchy country to be buying an expensive watch, stick with the department stores, no fake watches there. |
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:04 am Post subject: Re: Luxury watches in Seoul. |
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| Forward Observer wrote: |
| Richard Krainium wrote: |
| canactuary wrote: |
Hey everyone
I'm looking to purchase an omega planet ocean 42" watch.
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That is one BIGASS watch!  |
If you look closely at the photo, it's a Seamaster. Anyway, it's going to cost you a bit more in Korea, so be prepared. My Rolex cost me about 1000 USD more in Korea than I would've paid for it back home.
Korea is one sketchy country to be buying an expensive watch, stick with the department stores, no fake watches there. |
What photo? I'm looking at the OP saying he wants to buy a 42" watch! No wonder they call it a planet ocean! |
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Forward Observer

Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Location: FOB Gloria
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: Luxury watches in Seoul. |
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| Richard Krainium wrote: |
| Forward Observer wrote: |
| Richard Krainium wrote: |
| canactuary wrote: |
Hey everyone
I'm looking to purchase an omega planet ocean 42" watch.
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That is one BIGASS watch!  |
If you look closely at the photo, it's a Seamaster. Anyway, it's going to cost you a bit more in Korea, so be prepared. My Rolex cost me about 1000 USD more in Korea than I would've paid for it back home.
Korea is one sketchy country to be buying an expensive watch, stick with the department stores, no fake watches there. |
What photo? I'm looking at the OP saying he wants to buy a 42" watch! No wonder they call it a planet ocean! |
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oskinny1

Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you!
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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According to Amazon.com, people who bought that watch also bought THIS!!!
Slippery slope my friend, a slippery slope indeed. |
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uklathemock
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