I was given this watch for my 50 birthday in 2007 brand new. Wear it every day and have travelled all over the world with it. Would never get rid of it.
Counting myself pretty lucky. Like you, after about 10yrs years of wanting one, I bought exactly the same reference here at home in the UK, also from eBay. I met the private seller himself but checked the serial by calling Omega UK first. I paid £1900 ($2400ish), and it couldn't be more complete. Inner/outer boxes, all cards, original hang tags, original unused polishing cloth, all links and even the protective front and back protective stickers removed when new. I couldn't have been happier but went a step further and immediately got it serviced by Omega. Not a bad call as I claimed on the warranty for a new crown within the first 12mths. Regardless, super happy!
Jared Wagner - Yup, mine too. I try to schedule my deliveries for while she’s at work or out of town. I hide them all in my safe, but surprisingly, she never even looks at what watch I’m wearing!
Bought my Omega speedmaster on Ebay as well from a dealer in Japan. Watch was in great condition exactly like the photos. Actually was a great experience.
"Grey market" just means that the items are not sales officially sanctioned by the manufacturer. Creation Watches of Singapore is a good example. I buy a lot from them with no tax to pay.
I know I don’t think he knows about the grey market . Even if you buy a watch off the grey market , It should still have a legitimate serial number. I think he thought Grey market is fake . I’m sure it was an accidental mistake.
I own the same watch but the 45 mm version. Bought new. Great watch. Never any issues and still haven't had to service. I do sometimes wish I had the 42mm version instead though.
i own the 42 , orange version and soon it will be going its 1st full service after 12y or so .Thought about 45 when i bought it , and imho i made the right decision on 42 since trends do change after time , bigger is not always better ( i could easily get away with 45 but 42 on my wrist just is always right regardless the trends ). Enjoy you great watch , a classic .
Fyi, anything declared over $800 gets import fees tacked on. A colleague bought a Steinhart for $900+ and had a surprise $30 Fedex bill 4 months later come in the mail. Some sellers might not also declare the package less if folks want to go and ask, at the worst it's considered illegal depending on country and at best it doesn't insure the package should any number of unthinkables happen.
I bought this same watch in 2006 at duty free in St Martin, still have it today. Sometimes I think about selling it, to get a later version, but can’t seem to part with it. I’m lucky to still have the original box, manual, etc.
Just purchased my own 2201.50 from Tokyo just last week. There are a lot of reputable watch shops selling secondhand luxury bags and watches, and as a tourist, you can be exempt from paying tax in many of them. Great experience and while my example has some flaws, the price was well worth it.
Really appreciate your channel and your enthusiastic approach to a variety of gear....I'm always waiting for a new video from you. Keep up the great work as your life allows. Thanks!
Yeah it's covered in "Examined by US Customs & Border Protection" tape. You can't be sure whether it was badly packed in Japan or just dumped back in the box after inspection. I know where I'd put my money.
I personally can't stand external AR coatings. I have a couple sinn watches with double AR coatings and when I got them serviced I got them to replace the Crystal with just AR coating on the underside. Doesn't make a whole lot of difference to me in reflectivity.
Great video, man. I like the PO more than the Seamaster 300. Loved the backstory on you chasing this watch. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the watch simply covered in bubble wrap.
Looks good, and I enjoyed the video, especially your comments about your Wife! I don't have a youtube channel myself, but your comments struck a cord! I recently picked up a 1972 Seiko 6139-8020, with a vertical clutch column wheel movement. I was wearing it a few days later when my Wife noticed and and asked if it was new. I told her yes, but that it was cheap. What she didn't know is that the few dollars that came out of our checking account was only a small portion of what I actually paid, the rest coming out of my PayPal account! ;) Cool watch, enjoy the heck out of it and don't worry about the AR coating. You can always replace the crystal. ps. your daughter is a cuties, my kids know Dad is a watch nut too.
Still a handsome watch and good deal, I wouldn't sweat the extra fees, you still came out ahead, miss the channel, thanks for the great vids you provided!
I have this exact same model, size and spec bought in 2010, the first gen with this aesthetic in my opinion will never look dated and with the matte black dial and white painted numerals give the watch a more classic understated toolish look then the newer models as impressive as they are this still is a relatively modern and definitely robust Omega 600m diver, it's a great watch, mine is definitely not leaving my possession, it's a beauty, love my PO! Best of luck with yours and enjoy it.
Great video. I like that you are real and down to earth kind of guy. Nothing like that urban snob guy, lol. I love the watch and Omegas in general. Your daughter is marvelous. Keep up the good work. I'm a new subscriber now.
For me, I want to buy from a CONUS seller for any high-value purchase and from a well-vetted seller (I will do a lot of background research on the seller). I will take my time and ask a ton of questions (which will give me a better sense of what to expect and a better sense of the seller). I will also try to acquire the full kit (box, warranty card, manual). Another good characteristic I seek out for a seller is if he or she is also a watch collector. I typically can tell from the language he/she uses in their descriptions or in our back and forth email conversations. Typically, watch enthusiasts tend to be more honest, fair and helpful in their communications and they tend to display a low number of transactions (e.g. on eBay). If I am buying on a watch forum, e.g. Watchuseek, I will look at their length of time on the forum, the number of postings they have made and search for their prior sales activities.
Beautiful piece one of my faves! Well done & many, many thanks for giving us a real behind the scenes look into this purchase. I currently own an 20’ Seamaster 300 42’mm co to axial master chronometer, but I want to add the Planet Ocean to the mix very soon!!
What is smart, you’ve got what you’ve paid for. If you want to re-sell you will get the same in return. No papers, no original box and scratches on the coating plus bad wrapping and probably an early one. It’s a matter of personal choice and risk. Nevertheless, enjoy your watch.
Hahahaha you’ve created a new watch and clothing passion in your daughter…😂 Good luck keeping that under control! Great looking watch. Actually, the Omega double sided AR coating can be a little frustrating. It’s gorgeous when new, and not so gorgeous after years of wear. There are affordable options to replace the crystal with undercoated only, but your watch has no Box / Papers anyways, so why would it mater? And Omega will replace with the real deal, but it’s not cheap. Personally, I’d make this my daily beater and just use the heck out of it. I hope you’re still enjoying the watch. I just purchased my first 600M. And my 300M is 23 years old and still runs like new! You cannot go wrong with the Seamaster lineup. They just work! Happy Holidays. I enjoyed the video.
After 13 years I did strip my crown and payed 75 dollars to replace it. I got it for 2200 new on a rubber strap.back in 2005. I now have the metal and two Omega NATO straps that I highly recommend them. Enjoy!
Something I particularly adore about 2201.50.00 is that no matter how spectacular "No Time No Die" may be, this watch is forever associated in my mind with Daniel Craig heydays!!! Quantum of Solace may be a mediocre film for some, but for me is the Casino Royale's sequel in many ways. In many ways as well the 2201.50.00 marks the beginning of a new era, leaving behind the Brosnan watches that dominated the franchise from 1995 until 2006!
You did not expect to pay import fee? That's one of the reasons why I don't buy watches from outside Europe. Here in the Netherlands we have to pay 21% import fee.
Nice to finally get a watch you have been looking at for so long. I think you did ok. I would have saved up and got one in the US with box and papers but I understand where you are coming from. How often do we look at the box and papers after the unboxing anyways... haha enjoy it and I hope the coaxial movement is a step up from the standard lever escapement movements for you. George Daniels tried to go to Patek with this escapement and Omega was the one who finally committed. Great history and classic style.
I have Closer (the store it looks like you purchased from) saved on my ebay. They sell a lot of interesting watches for sale. Great review. I have bought many on ebay and have had a great experience every time
Don't doubt your decisions. Be confident that you did the right thing. You got a nice watch - one that you wanted. It keeps good time and is in reasonably nice shape considering the age. And on top of all that, you got a very good deal on a watch you've wanted for 10 years.
Wish I could have chimed in sooner. You have Customs tape all over the box which means it was examined by US Customs. So they took the watch out and then returned it like you found it. Closer is a great seller and have been buying from him for years.
Shocking at how it was packed. It should've been wrapped tightly in between the bubble wrap! Anyway, I love that Planet Ocean 2201.50. Such a classic piece now. Its better than the current ones and not as thick. I'd love to add it to my collection one day. Bond watch in Quantum of Solace by the way.
Hell you lucked out in tariff taxes ! UPS asked me how many jewels it had and was charged per jewel within the watch! Trust me you got away clean!!! I have the same complication but bigger diameter watch. Love my omega seamaster planet ocean.
Just watched a video of buying a similar Omega from the black market fake watch stores with even a copy of the correct movement and weight, he got them down to $200.
By the way think it expires tomm on Ebay but it has to be over 2k on luxury goods there is a 10% off that expires tomm. So i pulled the trigger, got the orange dialed version from japan for 2,400 shipped. Hope i dont get taxed but I’m prepared for it based on your experience
Great video Andrew. I haven't been following you for awhile but when this came up I went right to it. Congrats on your new watch purchase, even with the mix-ups and all. From my research I have heard that a lot of people who buy from Japan have commented that the item was usually better than described, but who knows right. I hope you didn't get rid of your Hamilton Khaki mechanical. Thanks, Brian.
Beautiful watch, excellent video clip, keep them coming man!! Looking forward to your comparison of the Planet Ocean with other watches you had experience with, that would be even more beneficial. As far as your purchase is concerned, the world belongs to the brave, so you took a measured risk and it paid off, glad that worked out for you! And you should get your daughter to color that drawing, at least one side of it, and you should frame it -- she put a lot of work into it, and I guarantee you that in ten years or so, that picture is going to melt your heart everytime you look at it. I wished I saved and framed some of my sons' drawings when they were that young, but those were rough times for me and I did not have the inspiration or the time to do it. Children are precious, and we should celebrate our children because parents are the only ones that can do that, nobody else really knows what goes on in the family, so if the parent does not do it, nobody will. Cheers, looking forward to more vids from you!
This Planet Ocean is an awesome watch, enjoy it! Import tax is normal. Inform yourself on your import duties / laws. You may get a fine if you evade this tax. You got lucky so far.
I purchased a Tudor BB36 from that same Japanese watch seller. Came in the original box. It was only a few months since the original purchase date as well. It was in perfect condition too. The biggest thing you have to worry about with Japanese sellers is the case might be polished.
I’ve paid import fees on a couple of watches I’ve purchased; I’m not sure if the base limit but on the 2, one Christopher Ward and one Yema, I paid it. Good luck with the watch, it is a nice looking piece.
I really like your videos, you have a very easy way about you, down to earth. My questions whenever buying a luxury watch, particularly when buying from a private seller. Are there any marks, dings, dents, scratches, or damage at all anywhere on the case, bracelet, crystal, clasp or back? Has it been dropped or abused in any way? Does it come with all original boxes and paperwork? Has it been opened up by anyone outside of the manufacturer, and has it been serviced? I ask for good closeup photos, I want to know precisely what I will be getting when I purchase it, and if it not exactly as described, I reach out. Almost 20 years of buying watches, knock wood, everything has been pretty smooth as a result. I've also built great relationships with domestic jewelers who sell preowned and typically haggle to almost private similar pricing. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to future reviews.
Bought from the same dealer. Had an excellent experience. It's said on his page that he's not responsible for all taxes and custom fees. So I believe you can't blame him for this. The package situation is strange though. My watch was really good packed. I believe it's possible it was checked by custom officials and then repacked. I also believe that you can't have 100% rating if you have thousands of reviews (not hundreds). There is always some issue, usually post relate. I think 99.3% is still very good. Basically it means that only 1 person per 200 is unhappy.
Nice watch Andrew! I have the same one and had the same issue with the external AR. If it bothers you like it did me, a few minutes with a little cape cod cloth will remove the external AR with minimal effect on reflections. Hope you are enjoying it!
I bought a $2800 watch from Japan in September 2018 and no customs duty was charged so I think they started charging for items over $800 in 2019 or 2020.
About the scratches that were not disclosed. You have 30 days to return the watch. You could have got in contact with the seller for a discount for undisclosed information. If he did not satisfy you could return the watch to the seller at their cost. I have returned Omega to the seller in South Korea which was not functioning. Ebay also guarantees against fake watches. Ebay is not perfect. But in the past I have bought watches all over the world. I am satisfied or the watch goes back.
yes. that's a pretty good allowance compared to a lot of other countries so I wouldn't be complaining. also the rate would be a lot higher. you'd have to pay > $400 in fees buying that in Europe from Japan.
I love the Planet Ocean, think you made a good choice. The Seamaster 300 is soooo dated in the worst way possible but the PO is timeless and beautiful, well done. Hoping to pick one up this year, but waffling between 39.5 and 42.
Depends on what you want to do. Keep it use it and enjoy. You did good, if you foresee selling it the few hundred you save it not worth going through a dealer an d top watch with all the packaging. Ps you should always ask the seller to show what’s included. As far as packing customs had to open it who knows how they repacked it
Hi I have also thought about buying a plant ocean from eBay, but it's a scary place. This year I bought a citizen pro diver and is immaculate on a rubber strap. Thank you for your review merry Christmas 🎄 John UK England
I want to put a Planet Ocean bracelet on my Speedmaster. Do you have a Speedmaster? Can you test this out for me? I wonder if the spring bars will line up with the holes.
I think you did ok notwithstanding the horrible effortless boxing. Time will tell. I bought a Seamaster Cal 1109 (ETA2892-A2) on eBay and had it serviced by Swatch and it runs like a charm.
Were the customs forms filled out as "used" watch? Sounds like you paid the full customs duty for a new item. I just bought a new German watch that was just under $1000, and got a bill from Fedex for $23.40, which includes the duty AND the Fedex brokerage fee.
I wouldn’t be brave enough to buy a watch from Japan with no box or paperwork. I’d rather pay a tad more and get one that I can see and feel before I part with my hard earned money
Great point and something that US dealers need to improve...good exposed and detailed pictures that the Japanese sellers create. Thanks for the content!
I took a risk on a panda dial Speedmaster from the same seller last year and it’s my favorite watch - the seller Closer usually has these very comprehensive spec sheets for each timepiece listing the +/- SPD and everything which stood out to me as legit so I took the risk. Would buy from them again.
Ill be honest, thats the nicest planet ocean they ever made. I have to laugh about everybody talking about these great deals all the time. How come I never find these deals..... never once.
Thanks for the insight I have been in the same predicament as you and have also seen an orange omega planet ocean and on the fence to order from ebay or chrono24 all the cheap watches are from Japan.
Thanks for another great video, that was very cool how the train zoomed by just as you unboxed it....an omen of a 'train wreck' ? lol edited after watching the whole thing: glad it looks like you got a great deal, that is funny how it was sized lol, maybe a sumo wrestler was the previous owner
An awesome watch! I think I would invest in an omega (Or trusted local) servicing if I were you, they could replace the crystal and give it back polished and looking brand new!
I was given this watch for my 50 birthday in 2007 brand new. Wear it every day and have travelled all over the world with it. Would never get rid of it.
Has it needed service since then or does it still run fine?
@@squalematic it’s had one official Omega Service 6 years ago. The watch runs perfectly.
I have a 45mm orange 🍊 bezel PO and have had it for probably 15 years. Zero issue with it other than the bezel fading
Hoovie’s Garage of watches?
One of the best watches ever, imo.
It seems like it was unboxed by customs. Probably was in better packaging before they opened up the box to assess import duties.
Agreed, the box seems as it was opened by customs, and it probably is why the import fees were imposed
Counting myself pretty lucky. Like you, after about 10yrs years of wanting one, I bought exactly the same reference here at home in the UK, also from eBay. I met the private seller himself but checked the serial by calling Omega UK first. I paid £1900 ($2400ish), and it couldn't be more complete. Inner/outer boxes, all cards, original hang tags, original unused polishing cloth, all links and even the protective front and back protective stickers removed when new. I couldn't have been happier but went a step further and immediately got it serviced by Omega. Not a bad call as I claimed on the warranty for a new crown within the first 12mths. Regardless, super happy!
The part about your wife made me laugh. Mine is always texting me with a picture of a package saying, "Did you buy another watch?" lol
Jared Wagner - Yup, mine too. I try to schedule my deliveries for while she’s at work or out of town. I hide them all in my safe, but surprisingly, she never even looks at what watch I’m wearing!
Glad I’m not only one that get watch “itch” every couple of years then...I don’t wanna see a doctor neither!!
This is Great (!) Original Content, excellent stuff TY
Bought my Omega speedmaster on Ebay as well from a dealer in Japan. Watch was in great condition exactly like the photos. Actually was a great experience.
what is the name of the dealer?
It's a gamble if customs will open your package and sloppily throw it back in, scratching your crystal in the process. No repercussions whatsoever
I have always wanted this watch, but with the orange accents. I will now have to follow in your footsteps and search for one.
Happy hunting!
I didn't get the comment about serial numbers and gray market. Gray market are not fake watches.
Can be !
"Grey market" just means that the items are not sales officially sanctioned by the manufacturer. Creation Watches of Singapore is a good example. I buy a lot from them with no tax to pay.
@@mikesey1 but they are authentic right?
@@mikesey1 I have purchased from creation watches
I know I don’t think he knows about the grey market . Even if you buy a watch off the grey market , It should still have a legitimate serial number. I think he thought Grey market is fake . I’m sure it was an accidental mistake.
I own the same watch but the 45 mm version. Bought new. Great watch. Never any issues and still haven't had to service. I do sometimes wish I had the 42mm version instead though.
i own the 42 , orange version and soon it will be going its 1st full service after 12y or so .Thought about 45 when i bought it , and imho i made the right decision on 42 since trends do change after time , bigger is not always better ( i could easily get away with 45 but 42 on my wrist just is always right regardless the trends ). Enjoy you great watch , a classic .
I've bought from that eBay seller in the past. They were very kind in negotiating on a price for an Omega I had my eye on.
Fyi, anything declared over $800 gets import fees tacked on. A colleague bought a Steinhart for $900+ and had a surprise $30 Fedex bill 4 months later come in the mail. Some sellers might not also declare the package less if folks want to go and ask, at the worst it's considered illegal depending on country and at best it doesn't insure the package should any number of unthinkables happen.
I bought the cheapest escort in my city. Here's everything wrong with her.
You’re welcome...my alimony payments make that possible.
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Aids?
$2000 for a great diver, no less a PO from Omega, yeah you did well
I bought this same watch in 2006 at duty free in St Martin, still have it today. Sometimes I think about selling it, to get a later version, but can’t seem to part with it. I’m lucky to still have the original box, manual, etc.
Just purchased my own 2201.50 from Tokyo just last week. There are a lot of reputable watch shops selling secondhand luxury bags and watches, and as a tourist, you can be exempt from paying tax in many of them. Great experience and while my example has some flaws, the price was well worth it.
Really appreciate your channel and your enthusiastic approach to a variety of gear....I'm always waiting for a new video from you. Keep up the great work as your life allows. Thanks!
Did customs open it to check the contents?
They could be responsible for bad packaging.
Yes, this has happened to me.
Yeah it's covered in "Examined by US Customs & Border Protection" tape. You can't be sure whether it was badly packed in Japan or just dumped back in the box after inspection. I know where I'd put my money.
My thoughts too
I personally can't stand external AR coatings. I have a couple sinn watches with double AR coatings and when I got them serviced I got them to replace the Crystal with just AR coating on the underside. Doesn't make a whole lot of difference to me in reflectivity.
Great video, man. I like the PO more than the Seamaster 300. Loved the backstory on you chasing this watch. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the watch simply covered in bubble wrap.
Looks good, and I enjoyed the video, especially your comments about your Wife! I don't have a youtube channel myself, but your comments struck a cord! I recently picked up a 1972 Seiko 6139-8020, with a vertical clutch column wheel movement. I was wearing it a few days later when my Wife noticed and and asked if it was new. I told her yes, but that it was cheap. What she didn't know is that the few dollars that came out of our checking account was only a small portion of what I actually paid, the rest coming out of my PayPal account! ;) Cool watch, enjoy the heck out of it and don't worry about the AR coating. You can always replace the crystal. ps. your daughter is a cuties, my kids know Dad is a watch nut too.
$120 for import is not bad at all. Great classic piece. Don't worry about the ar scratches.
This first gen is my favorite of the Planet Oceans. I have the larger 45mm one, but the balance is perfect for my wrist.
Still a handsome watch and good deal, I wouldn't sweat the extra fees, you still came out ahead, miss the channel, thanks for the great vids you provided!
I have this exact same model, size and spec bought in 2010, the first gen with this aesthetic in my opinion will never look dated and with the matte black dial and white painted numerals give the watch a more classic understated toolish look then the newer models as impressive as they are this still is a relatively modern and definitely robust Omega 600m diver, it's a great watch, mine is definitely not leaving my possession, it's a beauty, love my PO! Best of luck with yours and enjoy it.
Great video. I like that you are real and down to earth kind of guy. Nothing like that urban snob guy, lol. I love the watch and Omegas in general. Your daughter is marvelous. Keep up the good work. I'm a new subscriber now.
Thanks. These stories are always enjoyable.
For me, I want to buy from a CONUS seller for any high-value purchase and from a well-vetted seller (I will do a lot of background research on the seller). I will take my time and ask a ton of questions (which will give me a better sense of what to expect and a better sense of the seller). I will also try to acquire the full kit (box, warranty card, manual).
Another good characteristic I seek out for a seller is if he or she is also a watch collector. I typically can tell from the language he/she uses in their descriptions or in our back and forth email conversations. Typically, watch enthusiasts tend to be more honest, fair and helpful in their communications and they tend to display a low number of transactions (e.g. on eBay). If I am buying on a watch forum, e.g. Watchuseek, I will look at their length of time on the forum, the number of postings they have made and search for their prior sales activities.
A conservative and very respectable approach 👍
Beautiful piece one of my faves! Well done & many, many thanks for giving us a real behind the scenes look into this purchase. I currently own an 20’ Seamaster 300 42’mm co to axial master chronometer, but I want to add the Planet Ocean to the mix very soon!!
What is smart, you’ve got what you’ve paid for. If you want to re-sell you will get the same in return. No papers, no original box and scratches on the coating plus bad wrapping and probably an early one. It’s a matter of personal choice and risk. Nevertheless, enjoy your watch.
I do think I got what I paid for, that's a good point. Cheers, Andrew
The 2500 PO is preferable in many ways to the modern day 8900 hockey puck PO.
Hahahaha you’ve created a new watch and clothing passion in your daughter…😂 Good luck keeping that under control!
Great looking watch. Actually, the Omega double sided AR coating can be a little frustrating. It’s gorgeous when new, and not so gorgeous after years of wear. There are affordable options to replace the crystal with undercoated only, but your watch has no Box / Papers anyways, so why would it mater? And Omega will replace with the real deal, but it’s not cheap. Personally, I’d make this my daily beater and just use the heck out of it. I hope you’re still enjoying the watch. I just purchased my first 600M. And my 300M is 23 years old and still runs like new! You cannot go wrong with the Seamaster lineup. They just work!
Happy Holidays. I enjoyed the video.
After 13 years I did strip my crown and payed 75 dollars to replace it. I got it for 2200 new on a rubber strap.back in 2005. I now have the metal and two Omega NATO straps that I highly recommend them. Enjoy!
Something I particularly adore about 2201.50.00 is that no matter how spectacular "No Time No Die" may be, this watch is forever associated in my mind with Daniel Craig heydays!!! Quantum of Solace may be a mediocre film for some, but for me is the Casino Royale's sequel in many ways. In many ways as well the 2201.50.00 marks the beginning of a new era, leaving behind the Brosnan watches that dominated the franchise from 1995 until 2006!
I like it. The Planet Ocean is on my unicorn list. I like the new ones but you might be convincing me in getting a more vintage one like that.
There are merits to both, but the original is just the perfect proportions
120$?? Lucky you! If you import from Japan to Europe, you have to add extra 23-25% of the price. I got basically robbed buying my Casio Oceanus.
Oh man. Try getting it for that much now
You did not expect to pay import fee? That's one of the reasons why I don't buy watches from outside Europe. Here in the Netherlands we have to pay 21% import fee.
A good reason to make a trip to Japan. I hear the cherry blossoms are lovely too.
@@irreview good idea
21 procent plus extra costum fees.
@prep7 yes i heard him saying that but the thing with custom duties is that' s like a lottery sometimes
Hi same in UK 20 % + Custom duty Tax plus Royal Mail handling charges
Nice to finally get a watch you have been looking at for so long. I think you did ok. I would have saved up and got one in the US with box and papers but I understand where you are coming from. How often do we look at the box and papers after the unboxing anyways... haha enjoy it and I hope the coaxial movement is a step up from the standard lever escapement movements for you. George Daniels tried to go to Patek with this escapement and Omega was the one who finally committed. Great history and classic style.
Definitely a nice movement, very neat technology. Cheers, Andrew
Anything above $2000 you will probably have to pay those import fees, perfectly normal and expected.
I live in uk and recently bought a watch dial from chicago and had to pay $18 custom charge for a $34 dial . Never had to pay custom charges before .
@@johnl798 Yeah, I've heard import fees between US-UK are even worse than Asia-USA.
Depending on the light it looks like a very dark navy dial, beautiful! Congrats on your purchase!
That model (2500) pre ceramic must be the thinnest 600m diver ever made, I have the 45.5mm and you should invest in the black rubber strap
I hear good things about the rubber strap, as well as the Omega NATOs
I think you’re supposed to pay import fees for anything over like $800 or $1000. I don’t remember the exact number.
I bought a Seamaster GMT from the same dealer - no problems at all and great watch.
I have Closer (the store it looks like you purchased from) saved on my ebay. They sell a lot of interesting watches for sale. Great review. I have bought many on ebay and have had a great experience every time
Thinking of selling my IWC 3777 Pilot Chronograph (Le Petit Prince blue dial) in order to buy the new Planet Ocean 8500. On the fence about it.
Tough choice, they would look great side by side though 😉
Don't doubt your decisions. Be confident that you did the right thing. You got a nice watch - one that you wanted. It keeps good time and is in reasonably nice shape considering the age. And on top of all that, you got a very good deal on a watch you've wanted for 10 years.
Wish I could have chimed in sooner. You have Customs tape all over the box which means it was examined by US Customs. So they took the watch out and then returned it like you found it. Closer is a great seller and have been buying from him for years.
Shocking at how it was packed. It should've been wrapped tightly in between the bubble wrap!
Anyway, I love that Planet Ocean 2201.50. Such a classic piece now. Its better than the current ones and not as thick. I'd love to add it to my collection one day.
Bond watch in Quantum of Solace by the way.
That’s the model Omega Planet Ocean James Bond wore in Quantum Of Solace (2008).
Don’t forget bond also wore it in casino Royale;)
Hell you lucked out in tariff taxes ! UPS asked me how many jewels it had and was charged per jewel within the watch! Trust me you got away clean!!! I have the same complication but bigger diameter watch. Love my omega seamaster planet ocean.
Just watched a video of buying a similar Omega from the black market fake watch stores with even a copy of the correct movement and weight, he got them down to $200.
Great video. This is my favorite series you do
By the way think it expires tomm on Ebay but it has to be over 2k on luxury goods there is a 10% off that expires tomm. So i pulled the trigger, got the orange dialed version from japan for 2,400 shipped. Hope i dont get taxed but I’m prepared for it based on your experience
Great video Andrew. I haven't been following you for awhile but when this came up I went right to it. Congrats on your new watch purchase, even with the mix-ups and all. From my research I have heard that a lot of people who buy from Japan have commented that the item was usually better than described, but who knows right. I hope you didn't get rid of your Hamilton Khaki mechanical. Thanks, Brian.
Hammy is still here, thankfully. Cheers, Andrew
Beautiful watch, excellent video clip, keep them coming man!! Looking forward to your comparison of the Planet Ocean with other watches you had experience with, that would be even more beneficial. As far as your purchase is concerned, the world belongs to the brave, so you took a measured risk and it paid off, glad that worked out for you! And you should get your daughter to color that drawing, at least one side of it, and you should frame it -- she put a lot of work into it, and I guarantee you that in ten years or so, that picture is going to melt your heart everytime you look at it. I wished I saved and framed some of my sons' drawings when they were that young, but those were rough times for me and I did not have the inspiration or the time to do it. Children are precious, and we should celebrate our children because parents are the only ones that can do that, nobody else really knows what goes on in the family, so if the parent does not do it, nobody will.
Cheers, looking forward to more vids from you!
This Planet Ocean is an awesome watch, enjoy it!
Import tax is normal. Inform yourself on your import duties / laws. You may get a fine if you evade this tax. You got lucky so far.
Gubbamint wants their cut of the money whenever anything happens.
I love that model and have my eye out for one also ! Very nice
Those fees aren’t too bad. I ordered a $30 t-shirt from the USA to the UK just before Christmas and had to pay £15 (just under $20) in fees.
I bought my SMP 2254.50 from that same dealer. I had a great experience with them. I did not pay any import fees on mine. Weird that you did.
Thanks for commenting!
I own this same watch. Saw Daniel Craig wearimg it in Casino Royal. Had to have it. To this day my ball time favorite watch. Enjoy.
I purchased a Tudor BB36 from that same Japanese watch seller. Came in the original box. It was only a few months since the original purchase date as well. It was in perfect condition too. The biggest thing you have to worry about with Japanese sellers is the case might be polished.
I’ve paid import fees on a couple of watches I’ve purchased; I’m not sure if the base limit but on the 2, one Christopher Ward and one Yema, I paid it. Good luck with the watch, it is a nice looking piece.
Nice job on the video! This model is my favorite of all the PO’s!
I really like your videos, you have a very easy way about you, down to earth. My questions whenever buying a luxury watch, particularly when buying from a private seller. Are there any marks, dings, dents, scratches, or damage at all anywhere on the case, bracelet, crystal, clasp or back? Has it been dropped or abused in any way? Does it come with all original boxes and paperwork? Has it been opened up by anyone outside of the manufacturer, and has it been serviced? I ask for good closeup photos, I want to know precisely what I will be getting when I purchase it, and if it not exactly as described, I reach out. Almost 20 years of buying watches, knock wood, everything has been pretty smooth as a result. I've also built great relationships with domestic jewelers who sell preowned and typically haggle to almost private similar pricing. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to future reviews.
Bought from the same dealer. Had an excellent experience. It's said on his page that he's not responsible for all taxes and custom fees. So I believe you can't blame him for this. The package situation is strange though. My watch was really good packed. I believe it's possible it was checked by custom officials and then repacked. I also believe that you can't have 100% rating if you have thousands of reviews (not hundreds). There is always some issue, usually post relate. I think 99.3% is still very good. Basically it means that only 1 person per 200 is unhappy.
Very interesting, as this is the exact watch I hope to get in the near future
Nice watch Andrew! I have the same one and had the same issue with the external AR. If it bothers you like it did me, a few minutes with a little cape cod cloth will remove the external AR with minimal effect on reflections. Hope you are enjoying it!
Yes I've heard that works, thanks for your comment!
i hate ext.ar coating but didn't know you can get rid of it.
thanks for the tip
Ar acronym meaning please?
nice watch and decent deal japan is so good at polishing whatever they do
I bought a $2800 watch from Japan in September 2018 and no customs duty was charged so I think they started charging for items over $800 in 2019 or 2020.
About the scratches that were not disclosed. You have 30 days to return the watch. You could have got in contact with the seller for a discount for undisclosed information. If he did not
satisfy you could return the watch to the seller at their cost. I have returned Omega to the seller in South Korea which was not functioning. Ebay also guarantees against fake watches.
Ebay is not perfect. But in the past I have bought watches all over the world. I am satisfied or the watch goes back.
Every country has a customs de minimis value for imports. Below that value, you pay no duty or tax. It's $800 in the USA.
yes. that's a pretty good allowance compared to a lot of other countries so I wouldn't be complaining. also the rate would be a lot higher. you'd have to pay > $400 in fees buying that in Europe from Japan.
Had to pay 330 for a datejust i ordered.
hmm.. I spent 1700 on a Speedmaster from Japan to the US and paid nothing.
@@sirhcone1 sometimes you get lucky
It's € 28 in the Netherlands :-(
I love the Planet Ocean, think you made a good choice. The Seamaster 300 is soooo dated in the worst way possible but the PO is timeless and beautiful, well done. Hoping to pick one up this year, but waffling between 39.5 and 42.
Cool watch. I kinda want the black and orange....
Depends on what you want to do. Keep it use it and enjoy. You did good, if you foresee selling it the few hundred you save it not worth going through a dealer an d top watch with all the packaging. Ps you should always ask the seller to show what’s included. As far as packing customs had to open it who knows how they repacked it
Great vid, hope you enjoy the watch. The orange bezel version was one of the first luxury watches to catch my attention. I hope to add one one day!
I purchased a smp from that seller, very pleased with the whole transaction
i purchased an omega from closer as well. everything went well besides the 160 or so dollar import fee
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Hi
I have also thought about buying a plant ocean from eBay, but it's a scary place. This year I bought a citizen pro diver and is immaculate on a rubber strap.
Thank you for your review merry Christmas 🎄
John
UK England
I want to put a Planet Ocean bracelet on my Speedmaster. Do you have a Speedmaster?
Can you test this out for me? I wonder if the spring bars will line up with the holes.
i love the concept of this video. Sounds like you got lucky.
Thanks!
I think you did ok notwithstanding the horrible effortless boxing. Time will tell. I bought a Seamaster Cal 1109 (ETA2892-A2) on eBay and had it serviced by Swatch and it runs like a charm.
This will be my next watch and my first omega, unless Rolex can shrink the explorer ii in September
Were the customs forms filled out as "used" watch?
Sounds like you paid the full customs duty for a new item.
I just bought a new German watch that was just under $1000, and got a bill from Fedex for $23.40, which includes the duty AND the Fedex brokerage fee.
You got what you've wanted for a decade. Life's short, you did fine.
I wouldn’t be brave enough to buy a watch from Japan with no box or paperwork. I’d rather pay a tad more and get one that I can see and feel before I part with my hard earned money
Great point and something that US dealers need to improve...good exposed and detailed pictures that the Japanese sellers create. Thanks for the content!
I'm considering buying one, but sceptical of the cheap prices from Japan. Would you recommend the risk? Thanks.
ar coating scratches and gets marked very easily so thats not really a big issue in my opinion, looks like a really good deal
Can you film the video comparing it to your Tudor and Rolex?
I took a risk on a panda dial Speedmaster from the same seller last year and it’s my favorite watch - the seller Closer usually has these very comprehensive spec sheets for each timepiece listing the +/- SPD and everything which stood out to me as legit so I took the risk. Would buy from them again.
Ill be honest, thats the nicest planet ocean they ever made. I have to laugh about everybody talking about these great deals all the time. How come I never find these deals..... never once.
Thanks for the insight I have been in the same predicament as you and have also seen an orange omega planet ocean and on the fence to order from ebay or chrono24 all the cheap watches are from Japan.
8:20 its your luck as customs doesnt always charge it. $120 is not much, I have paid hundreds of $$$ in customs tax for a single watch before...
Thanks for another great video, that was very cool how the train zoomed by just as you unboxed it....an omen of a 'train wreck' ? lol edited after watching the whole thing: glad it looks like you got a great deal, that is funny how it was sized lol, maybe a sumo wrestler was the previous owner
Haha hilarious comment
blindriv3r My thought exactly ( about the Sumo wrestler). Who else is that big (8&1/2” wrist)in Japan?!
An awesome watch! I think I would invest in an omega (Or trusted local) servicing if I were you, they could replace the crystal and give it back polished and looking brand new!
Eventually if it stays in the collection, for sure!
I wouldn't have bought it without original box and papers. They increase value in case of selling it apart of consolidating authenticity.
Forget import fees. You do better to buy locally or buy when traveling abroad.