zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Hi there, I need some advice. I've seen a Bond
: type Seamaster that I'm interested in
: buying. I posted a message refering the the
: Warranty card earlier today but I have
: another question.

: I've looked at the watch and I'm 95% sure that
: it's the genuine thing. The remaining 5% is
: in many ways self doubt that I may have
: missed something in my relative ignorance.

: My second question refers to the packaging. The
: watch comes with it's white outer box
: (cardboard I think). Inside this is the red
: Omega display box. Inside the display box
: are the two instruction booklets (Each
: written in a few different languages. The
: booklets are printed on a semi gloss paper
: (i.e not standard A4 paper) and are a little
: bigger than a credit card). Attached to the
: red display box is a little plastic tag (no
: bigger than an elliptical cent - not sure as
: I'm not American) which contains details of
: the model number, the serial number (which
: matches that on the back of the watch) the
: movement 1120, a few other symbols and 300.
: Inside the box are two links from the
: bracelet.

: The International Warranty card is found in a
: small grey wallet (about the same size as a
: credit card). It contains the Omega hologram
: but is otherwise blank in the white strips.
: The only thing on the card is a shops stamp
: showing the original purchase date about 4
: years ago...is it normal to have a blank
: warranty card?

: The watch does not come with the chronometer
: certificate which is a little strange given
: everything else seems so complete. Is this
: cause for concern?

: Has anyone heard of any great fakes going to
: this extent. I'm living in Japan - Asia is
: meant to be the home of most fakes. Is this
: possible with all this.

: I would really appreciate some help/advice on
: this.

: PS - what are people views on buying a 4 year
: old watch? - good idea, bad idea???

I didn't read anything about the serial number being on the watch. Is the serial number still intact on the back of the 7 o'clock lug.

I also found it strange that the warranty card was in a grey wallet and not a red one. Maybe it's different on ones not from the US or ones that are a bit older.

My watch did not come with a chronometer certificate either. I believe it's something that you need to request from Omega themselves.

In browsing the For Sale ads at the sales corner I have noticed that many watches do come with the warranty cards blank or undated and sometimes unstamped. I would feel better if the warranty card were stamped though.

I don't see anything wrong with buying a 4 year old watch as long as it's in good condition as is authentic.

My 2 cents