zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

thanks in advance to those that share their knowledge with the inexperienced......thinking about taking the plunge. I love the deville chronograph(steel, bracelet, black face). I like substancial steel watches on bracelets, also as a daily wearer. The deville bracelet is beautiful. Is the deville chronograph too much watch for the 1st time out? Seems like an authorized dealer is the only way to go. I never see this watch in stores(S.F.) They always say we can order it. Looking for an A.D. for just this particular watch. Can I avoid sales tax by getting it from out of state? Should I avoid early production co-axials? How can I tell? Can any owners of this piece tell me anything they don't like about it? If its okay, can someone email me with their purchase price and the dealer? As a daily wearer will this watch be reliable and durable? Sounds like service is a nightmare. Any reconmendations of other watches, even (gasp) non-Omega? I know that's a lot of questions so please don't feel you need to answer every one. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.