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Bought a DSOTM from an AD (new) with 2014 Date of Production

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So as it turns out the date of production sticker (bottom of the inner cardboard box) is the date of production for the box itself. I thought about that being a possibility when I first saw it; but logically I was wondering why Omega would track and label date of production for the cheap box; but not do so for the actual mechanical and expensive watch contained therein.

In any case, I found another sticker from the AD (this AD applies a unique stock number/PN to this model that is not the ref #) and it is labeled 2017; so that appears to the be the date it was received by the AD. Still a little old, but obviously better than 2014. I knew it was a pre 11/2018 model since the pictogram card has 4 year warranty and not 5.

With regards to the specs, it seems to be running at least 5 seconds fast, so I am still within spec.

This is the second DSOTM watch I received from the AD. The first showed up in the seamaster light wood box with the wrong pictogram cards (different ref all together). So needless to say; I am already a little impatient with this dealer.

my curiosity got the better of me and I decided to get a little more accurate on measuring the accuracy given its years of sitting. Utilizing a respected tracking app, I’m now tracking the gain at 6.8-8.4 seconds of gain a day over a 4 day period. Don’t have access to a timegrapher; so going to give it a few more days and try different resting positions at night.

I’m growing less and less enthused with my purchase. . .
 
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my curiosity got the better of me and I decided to get a little more accurate on measuring the accuracy given its years of sitting. Utilizing a respected tracking app, I’m now tracking the gain at 6.8-8.4 seconds of gain a day over a 4 day period. Don’t have access to a timegrapher; so going to give it a few more days and try different resting positions at night.

I’m growing less and less enthused with my purchase. . .

Maybe have a read of this thread first..

https://omegaforums.net/threads/cal...-accurate-are-your-watches.45851/#post-543843
 
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I’m growing less and less enthused with my purchase. . .

Oh no... thats not good to hear! Hopefully you will learn to love it, if not maybe selling and buying a different model can fix your trust issues?!
 
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I’m growing less and less enthused with my purchase. . .

What's the source of your waning enthusiasm for the watch? How it looks or wears on your wrist, or because of the timekeeping rate?
 
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What's the source of your waning enthusiasm for the watch? How it looks or wears on your wrist, or because of the timekeeping rate?

Timekeeping rate for the most part. I think also playing into account is that the first watch sent was incomplete with the wrong cards, box, etc. Just been a bit of an ordeal; I don't understand how an AD can ship me a watch where the pictogram card has a completely diff reference, wrong box and all.

I am going to hold on to it for another week of so and see if it calms down and slows a bit after wearing, etc. I know its probably not going to match my 8900 PO, which gains less than .5 sec a day and has been spot on since day 1 years ago. Am I correct that the allowable range for this movement is +6 max per day?
 
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Just my opinion...I don't think I'd be happy paying thousands of $$ for something that is basically new in the box to you, but 5 years old already. I think that should be disclosed prior to purchase. Did it sit for 5 years? I don't think (but I'm not an expert) that sitting for 5 years isn't necessarily good for the watch.

But the main concern, for me, would be the lack of disclosure. If you could of purchased the same watch, but 2022 manufactured, for the same price elsewhere, I'd definitely have bought elsewhere.

Add to the fact you got the wrong paperwork on a previous watch and I think I'd look for a new AD.
 
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Timekeeping rate for the most part. I think also playing into account is that the first watch sent was incomplete with the wrong cards, box, etc. Just been a bit of an ordeal; I don't understand how an AD can ship me a watch where the pictogram card has a completely diff reference, wrong box and all.

I am going to hold on to it for another week of so and see if it calms down and slows a bit after wearing, etc. I know its probably not going to match my 8900 PO, which gains less than .5 sec a day and has been spot on since day 1 years ago. Am I correct that the allowable range for this movement is +6 max per day?

I once had a watch come and the serial card did not match the watch. The AD sorted it and sent me a complete new watch. I was happy / mistakes do happen. What matters is how they are corrected (and that they do not happen too often) It takes a lot of people to run the supply chain and not everyone in it live for / loves watches :0)
I think COSC is -1/+6 but that can go to +8 depending on position.
I wonder how many of us replicate our cars fuel efficiency rating / testing is very specific for any standard.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COSC
 
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I don't understand how an AD can ship me a watch where the pictogram card has a completely diff reference, wrong box and all.

Strange things can always happen. Many years ago I bought a brand new Ford Mustang on a Saturday and drove it home. For some reason on Monday morning before going to work I checked the VIN on the paperwork to the plate on the dash......they didn't match, the Ford dealer had pulled the wrong info from their files when they wrote up the sale the previous Saturday. I immediately called the Ford dealership and told them the problem to which they replied, "don't drive the car, we will be right over with new paperwork". So I'm never surprised when paperwork gets messed up.
 
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I immediately called the Ford dealership and told them the problem to which they replied, "don't drive the car, we will be right over with new paperwork".
"Oh we are SO sorry! It's a terrible mistake! We'll refund your money, and please keep the car as a token of our appreciation"

😉
 
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