zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

1. Check the seller's credentials - amount of positive feedback and how long have they been a member.

2. Communicate clearly in terms of what is included when you buy the watch (box, tags, pictogram). I actually don't trust the warranty card because it is blank by default. However, I think it would be a challenge for a counterfeiter to reproduce the serial number across the watch itself, the movement number for the pictogram card, the serial number on the hang tag, etc.

3. I emailed Omega customer support for the serial number behind the lug to verify it on their end. They responded back and I actually printed out that email and keep it with the manual.

4. I know it's not a true indicator, but newer Omega's have the small engraving of the Omega logo on the caseback. Every little bit helps, especially when talking about newer models.

I saved over 50% off the retail cost and with the price of the dollar being weak vs. the Euro, it'll only be more expensive.

Congrats!

: Many thanks cajunmike,the 2231.50 smp titanium that i am thinking
: of buying was also bought by the present owner in dec 02.You
: have put my mind at rest.Maybe getting too paranoid hearing
: stories of genuine warranty cards paired with fake watches
: etc.On ebay i have seen blank omega and rolex warranty cards
: with boxes,obviously waiting for someone to add a fake
: watch.Where do they come from.