Yes, it is true that people can still buy Omegas. However, the ruling did hurt the idea of a free market where competition sets the true value, rather than an artificial MSRP enforced by the manufacturer. I'm not a big fan of "fair trade" pricing, which has been making a huge comeback in this country after being declared illegal in the 1970's.
Fact of the matter is that Omega got the Court's message loud and clear. Over the last few years, they've been yanking franchises of smaller AD's who didn't meet their new upgraded standards. Once Omega gains total control of the distribution of their product via the Boutique system, the point will be moot, as there will be no competition. The only place to buy an Omega will be from Omega.
Rant over,
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