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Authorised internet dealer query, and engravings

Hey there,

I'm well on my way to buying my first Omega, a full-size quartz Bond model, but I saw something recently online that made me re-evaluate my decision to purchase it from my local authorised jewelers.

A site called prestigetime.com is selling Omegas at dead low prices (the automatic chronometer JB model is selling for 100UK£ less than the retail price of the Quartz model over here). Check out the link below.

At first I thought that it was another grey market dealer, but they seem pretty open and claim that the watches are sold with all the standard documentation and with the serial numbers intact. Check out the "About us" page for more detailed info.

What do you guys reckon? Could this be a reputable internet dealer, or is it just another grey-market scam?

Another thing I've been wondering about is engraving. I would like to get my initials engraved on the back of the watch so I can identify it if it is lost or stolen. Will this be possible, and if so will it afffect the warranty at all?

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

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