additional payment query

[mazzamagoo123]

Hi all I'm new to the forum so firstly thanks for letting me join.

I bought an Omega planet ocean 42mm yesterday from one of the trusted sellers (Andrew) and paid as per his instructions. I then received an email saying that the watch was only available with the Swiss ETA 2836 movement and not The Asia ETA 2836 movement.

I have a few questions which prob sound daft to you experienced guys but they are:

Is the Swiss movement better?

As it's 60 USD more does that sound fair and is this normal even with trusted sellers?

Thanks in advance for your help

Darren

[Nightwatch]

Hi and welcome. A little bit unfortunate situation on Your first buy. The dealer only goes shopping from his sources when the money is in, so it happens. Your options are to ask for a refund, pay the $60 more or choose another watch in the price category the first one was. It´s not guaranteed the swiss movement is better, I normally buy Asian, Asian movements are new, the swiss ones are refurbished or dirty or are Asian ones anyway. I would take a quick look at Torobravos offerings pricewise for the Noob Lmpo or Crpo (and maybe shoot a mail asking if it´s available), than go from there. Don´t go into arguing with the TD, either pay the supplement or ask for the refund and buy with him next time something else. Good luck in sorting this out.

[Resistor]

As Nightwatch said, I avoid "Swiss" movements because they are typically not worth the money. I have better luck with new Asian movements over old Swiss movements which are usually an unknown quantity.

[Bc1221]

get a refund and go to another dealer.