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Re: Omega Speedmaster 3513.50 - Unauthorized versus Au
In Response To: Omega Speedmaster 3513.50 - Unauthorized versus Au ()

: All of these online merchants assure authentic
: Omega watches, with serial numbers intact,
: and all proper documentation included. Can

The "proper documentation" part is pretty much baloney. The only "documentation" that really means anything is the factory warranty -- which is NULL AND VOID if you buy from an non-authorized dealer.

I doubt any of these will sell you a fake. Most merely sell authentic watches obtained from unethical but not outright illegal 'back door' wholesale deals from authorized dealers.

The issues of concern with this type of dealer are well described in the Gray Marklet Dealer article here in the CONSUMER ZONE on Chronocentric. If you haven't read that section, do so right now!

Of all the issues listed there, the biggest is that you understand the Omega International Factory Warranty, good at ANY factory authorized dealer or service center is void on these watches. Any warranty coverage you get will be provided by and valid only at the non-authorized dealer you buy the watch from.

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