chango Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 This caugh my eye at Costco today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Nice! And so is the super ocean in the background! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hard to beat Costco for price and return policy for just about any product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chango Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I always wondered if their generous return policy applied to the luxury items. Like could I buy the watch to wear it around one night and return it the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I look at the watch case periodically when I go to Costco. Always interesting to see what they have on hand. I believe Costco sources their high-end watches overseas, which the manufacturers are unhappy about. So Keep in mind that you wouldn't have a US warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hoe much does that Panerai usually sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I believe Costco is considered an authorized dealer by the watch brands they carry. There was a lawsuit years ago where Costco sold Omegas for cheap that were acquired through a middleman. Since then I believe Costco deals directly with the watch companies now.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_S.A._v._Costco_Wholesale_Corp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Bought a couple Movado's, a Tag and a Cartier at Costco over the years but never tried to access warranty. I did try and return a broken Mont Blanc pen and to this day that is the only item I have ever had them say no return to. It was 3 years old when I tried to return it so I was not really expecting them to but hey it was worth a shot. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 A young guy there (mid to late 20's ) had what he said to be a genuine Panerai on .... I couldn't tell or examine it - he was fixing up some shelves with presumably a $9k watch on.... He said their discount was decent and he was paying for it over time. Pretty wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 my local costco stopped carrying omega, might still have tag and tissot though. if i remember correctly they had manual wind speedmasters for $3K or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Look up Omega vs Costco and go to Wiki for the explanation. I remember when Sam's Club had nib gray mkt rolex watches in their showcases and rolex sued them (as usual) so Sam's agreed to stop selling the brand. If they fought it they could have worn rolex USA down to a nub in court. Rolex seems to forget they are just 'visitors' in the USA and Wal Mart/Sam's is the big dog. If it was up to me it would be dog eat dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingfrog Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 http://www.costco.com/wcsstore/CostcoUSBCCatalogAssetStore/Attachment/Customer_Satisfaction_Policy.pdf Costco is not an AD for their watches. I was looking to buy a Breitling and sent and email asking if the lifetime satisfaction policy incused watches. I revived and email back as follows: Thank you for contacting Costco.com customer service. My name is Diana and I will be taking ownership of the issue with your Costco.com order. Based upon your initial contact with the Costco.com customer service staff, I understand that you are inquiring about Costco satisfaction program for item#902871, Breitling Chronomat Men's Watch? 1. Would this watch be covered under Costco's "lifetime" satisfaction program? Yes this watch would be covered under costco satisfaction program. 2. Whereas a refund would be delivered if the watch ever failed? Not sure how theCostco total satisfaction warranty works in this case. If you are dissatisfied with this item, you may return it, refund would be process back onto credit card used on order. Thank you for your time, patience, and allowing us to assist you with this situation. At this time I have closed this issue as resolved. Once an issue is closed, this inbox is not frequently monitored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Good info from Kingfrog, thanks for sharing that. It is funny though.... what Costco carries depends on the location. In my small rural town, they have Cariters, Breitlings, and Tags, but nothing over 7K or so. If you go to the Costco in Bellevue which is more affluent you will see much higher priced models and brands. I dig Costco, we buy most everything from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 The Costco warranty is actually better than the AD's. That was brought up in the rebuttal to the Omega lawsuit when Omega said they would decline to warrant the grey market watches sold at Costco. Another interesting read is the latest grey market case before the Supreme Court that the book manufacturer lost. It relates back to the Omega case directly as a win for Costco. http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2020596489_ebaywinsashighxml.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 The Costco were I live sells Rolexes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingfrog Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) The Costco were I live sells Rolexes Now That is worth buying over resellers. I paid $6100 for a $7500 MSRP piece that was new in Sept 14 from an AD/ But if Costco had this watch for $6900 (which is the going rate for gray market sellers). I would have purchased there. That said this is my last expensive watch. I am perfectly happy with quality low end name brands for the prices of reps One of my Citizens is a Homage to the Breitling blue face Avenger. Those watches never need service, are not worth servicing and are throw aways. Yet I have never had a Citizen-Ritmo brand of watch fail. Go figure. Edited January 7, 2015 by kingfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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