zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: I'm think of buying a Seamaster and are would like to know
: about the resale vaule at the end of five years let's say.
: If I buy the watch today at 1300.00 in five years would it be
: worth 900.00 or 70% of the orgin cost ?

Resale is normally measured as a percentage of RETAIL price, so that it is consistent. Recent Seamasters appear to resell for about 50-55% of retail. This value normally stays under 60%, because Omega watches can be bought NEW for as low as 60% of retail.

If resale value is important to you, then you may want to consider buying a used Seamaster. Several people may be shocked to hear me say that, but the economics of it really are the most favorable.

Buying new is best for a watch you plan to keep for a long time. There, the value you receive for what you paid is in the long term enjoyment of the watch. Being the original and only owner of it adds to that value. But when reselling it is a strong possibility, you are economically best off to try to minimize the loss on what is almost always a depreciating investment.

Say you are looking at a watch like the Seamaster Pro Diver which costs $1750 retail, you can get it discounted for $1300, and you can resell if for $950. Wouldn't it make the most sense to let someone else pay the $1300-1750? If you buy a used one for $950, it is already at the resale value.

At worst, you stand to very loose little. You should be able to resell if for 90-110% of what you paid!

For more info on resale values, read the zOwie section on resale in the Fine Wristwatch FAQ.

For some options for buying used Seamasters, check out: