How do I make sure this watch is Genuine?

[space-time]

Let's say that I decided on a particular model (I am still not sure though)

Directly from Tissot, $425

http://shop.tissot.ch/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=&Product_Code=T17151632&Category_Code=m_all

or same model from JomaShop for $252

http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-t17151632.html

How do I make sure I get a real Tissot watch and not a Chinese $10 replica?

Also, JomaShop sells one that is NOT listed on Tissot's site, do you think it is real of fake?

http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-t17-1-526-52.html (EDIT: correct link)

[onthedownlow]

I have purchased Tissot's from Jomashop before (I recommended the site to you in the other thread)...and they are genuine. Very reputable dealer - no replicas. You will get the original boxes, manuals, etc...just as if direct from Tissot (very cool/unique boxes sometimes for these watches).

Both of your links point to the same product (not sure if that was intentional or not).

I will purchase from them again with no worries. (they give great coupons/discounts via their email list too).

[space-time]

Thanks, I saw your recommendation in the other thread, and I start to believe it now. I was a little bit worried since they have a model for sale that is NOT on Tissot's site. maybe it's an older (discontinued?) model.

Yes, both links point(ed) to the same watch, I made a mistake, I updated the link.

[onthedownlow]

Those are legit watches (even the ones Tissot isn't selling directly....likely discontinued model or less popular color). Tissot usually has various colors for models that sell for a while then they tend to widdle them down (i.e. discontinue).

I think the main thing with buying directly (other than the markup for the 'direct contact') and/or from an authorized seller (since many places that sell them aren't either) is the difference in warranties directly from Tissot. Usually non-authorized sellers can only offer a year (I think) warranty from Tissot, and they make up for it themselves in other ways (price or their own-provided warranties).

I've never had a problem with them (Tissot watches)...and that Jomashop has been around a long time, so if you don't like what you get, or isn't what you expected...you can easily return it with little hassle, I would imagine.

[Mac1337]

What is it with 200m depth waterproof claim you see so much of? Who takes a dress watch under the sea, 200m no less?

[The UnDoug]

James Bond?

A drunk on a cruise ship?

[Doc]

Dakota wrote:
What is it with 200m depth waterproof claim you see so much of? Who takes a dress watch under the sea, 200m no less?

My "business casual" watch is an expensive diving watch good for 300 meters.

I do dive. I don't take this watch diving. But if I forget to swap before I go out, it's nice to know this'll watch will do the job.