"Full set" but the serial number on the papers is different from the watch

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Maybe because that's not what I'm saying ?



I meant Omega change the all rotating bezel if you want for 300. So the sapphire crystal with it.

If you change the bezel, the cristal goes with it. They change the all thing.

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So what are you saying?
 
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looks like a language barrier issue where he thinks the bezel pip is known as a sapphire crystal... maybe?
 
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looks like a language barrier issue where he thinks the bezel pip is known as a sapphire crystal... maybe?

That might explain it.
 
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@DenisChalandier If you like, just post whatever you are trying to say in whatever language you're most comfortable with, google translate is pretty good at this point. It's just right click and go.😉
 
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That would be a red flag for me, irrespective of seller.
 
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Congratulations on getting the partial discount, but you technically didn't get the wrong papers.

You see, cards from that era that go to ADs typically came with blank warranty cards. The salesperson was supposed to fill it out with the relevant information at the point of sale, but commonly weren't. The only way you know that this card didn't come with the watch originally is because someone placed the barcode sticker that goes on the shipping coffin on the back for some unknown reason.

shipping coffin sticker:


So if you peel off the sticker and resell it claiming it is a full set, no one could claim otherwise. In fact, if your seller had peeled off that sticker before sending it to you, you wouldn't have known either. So the partial refund was more than generous.

You can't do the blank warranty card pairing any more with the new METAS watches as they are all printed from the factory. Even the Pictogram cards have serial numbers whereas they didn't previously.

Now if you want to see a REAL incorrectly paired watch with the wrong warranty card, check out this Japanese listing I was looking over. Cool precious stones on a basic steel Planet Ocean GMT, bro!

this is the correct answer, the card simply wasn't filled out (as some lazy AD's don't do) and the shipping sticker was placed on the card. I've never seen the shipping barcode stuck to the back of the card. that was likely on the outer shipping box originally.
I have a couple watches that have cards with serials filled in, and 2 without the cards filled, (and newer one printed from the factory) but the cards are all original to the watches.

as far as service, I wait until the watch is running poorly, before sending them in. with my blue SMP300, that was at 6 years, my PO was done after 9 years, my superocean is currently in for service after 12 years (it stopped), my SeaDweller was done at 12 years, i had a trio of Omega F300's that were from the mid 1970's, that just were serviced last year for the first time and they all stopped within a year or so from each other...
and I have other watches that have never been serviced... a dynamic III from the late 90's still runs like a champ, I have a bunch of Seikos from 70s, 80s and 90's and they all still run well.
every watch is different and likely depends on the wear and tear on them. this every 5 years nonsense is for those diving or swimming with them regularly, which I do not. ( i have a newer citizen pro diver that I dive with (new price was <300USD).
but service is up to you and what your comfortable with, there is a certain comfortable feeling you get with a freshly serviced watch with warranty.
Oh, and Nesbits in Seattle does excellent Omega service. you get personalized service, unlike the OSC, and they give a 30 month warranty, they are my Go-to for most of my watches.
good luck.
 
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As noted, it may just have been a lazy dealer at the original point of sales. You rightfully got an adjustment on the sales price and at this point, it's not a big issue as you won't actually be using the warranty anyways. Just make sure the watch runs well and if you intend to let it get wet, have the seals checked for water resistance and enjoy your watch.
 
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The boxes are deteriorate badly in that era but papers are cool. I have a '99 and purposely bought a box in better condition than most and a set of papers for mine. As a collector it was still cool to have it all, even if the numbers did not match. I am never selling my Bond watch. There is little value other than "I think it's cool." If you are hoping to add value for resale, it is not worth the time to worry about it in my opinion. For that era, full sets, don't fetch much a return, and most shed enough red dust to give you asthma. If you think you overpaid if it was listed as having matching papers, you may have an 'item not as described,' case and can try seeking out a partial refund. It can't hurt to ask.