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: buying my Omega there. Can you please give
: me an estimate as to how much a (legit)
: full-size Quartz "Bond" style SMP
: would be (US$)?

US retail is $1750. A great deal is %30-35 percent off that price.

: 2) If I do decide to purchase the watch in the
: USA, will the guaruntee/warranty still be
: valid when I return to merry old England?

If you buy it from an authorized dealer. Read the sections on Gray Market on this site.

But also realize that the UK will LIKELY charge you duties and taxes to bring the watch back home with you. So there are hidden costs buying abroad.

: 3) Would you recommend getting the watch
: insured when I buy it?

Watches are normally covered under your homeowners or renters insurance. So the extra you pay for separate insurance merely covers the deductible.

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