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Is the Chronometer Certificate card no longer included?

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Hi all,

I've been lurking around for a while, but this is my first post, so please go easy 馃槈

I recently purchased my first Omega and went for the Planet Ocean with the 8500 movement. I picked it up today and couldn't be happier with my purchase, it really is a beautiful watch and one which I plan to keep for a very long time.

Now for my question...
The watch is brand new and was purchased through my local jewellery dealer (who I trust 100%) and he got in from an authorised dealer in the UK. So all's above board and legit.

However, within the document wallet I only have an International Warranty and Pictograms card and don't seem to have a separate Chronometer Certificate.
I have obviously called the dealer and he says; as the watch is new, Omega recently sent out a memo stating that new watches will no longer include the Chronometer Certificate and it is now depicted via the COSC logo on the Pitograms card (which is the case).

So, I just want to really put my mind at rest and confirm this is the case from any recent Omega buyers.

Thanks in advance for any info you can share!
 
OttawaMan
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I heard this from another poster as well. Don't see why they would stop but who knows.
 
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You are correct Sir. No more international warranty card. Just the pictogram card.
 
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I too have been following this forum for quite some time now and posting for my first time! Anyhow, I recently purchased a new SMP from a trusted/authorized Omega dealer and also only received the International Warranty and Pictogram cards. Hope that helps!
 
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OttawaMan OttawaMan
I heard this from another poster as well. Don't see why they would stop but who knows.

If you are talking about something that gives you the results of the COSC tests for that watch then IMO....

Because it's really not relevant information for most people, and of course it saves them money. Even for those who the information may feel relevant, it only has a limited life span...likely the watch will be out of COSC specs before it's first service, and of course after the first service the numbers will be totally different.

The COSC results are only a snapshot in time.

Cheers, Al
 
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I just bought a SMP from an Omega Boutique and I can confirm I only had the warranty card and pictogram card. I asked about the COSC card and I was told I could order one for a fee.
 
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Hi all,

I've been lurking around for a while, but this is my first post, so please go easy 馃槈

I recently purchased my first Omega and went for the Planet Ocean with the 8500 movement. I picked it up today and couldn't be happier with my purchase, it really is a beautiful watch and one which I plan to keep for a very long time.

Now for my question...
The watch is brand new and was purchased through my local jewellery dealer (who I trust 100%) and he got in from an authorised dealer in the UK. So all's above board and legit.

However, within the document wallet I only have an International Warranty and Pictograms card and don't seem to have a separate Chronometer Certificate.
I have obviously called the dealer and he says; as the watch is new, Omega recently sent out a memo stating that new watches will no longer include the Chronometer Certificate and it is now depicted via the COSC logo on the Pitograms card (which is the case).

So, I just want to really put my mind at rest and confirm this is the case from any recent Omega buyers.

Thanks in advance for any info you can share!


I was able to get ahold of someone at Omega... They stated that the Chronometer Document Card was discontinued two years ago and are no longer given out. Only the International Warranty Card and Pictogram Card are given now.
 
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mistakemistake mistakemistake
I was able to get ahold of someone at Omega... They stated that the Chronometer Document Card was discontinued two years ago and are no longer given out. Only the International Warranty Card and Pictogram Card are given now.


Thanks for checking, it's appreciated and puts my mind at rest that I'm not missing anything !

Does anybody know how much it costs to get the COSC certificate from Omega? Just wondering...

Thanks again guys!
 
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I guess many decades down the road some collectors will be after the pre-discontinued COSC card and pay handsomely....
 
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I guess for the amount we pay for these watches, Omega makes a huge mistake without offering the COSC card. The saving is almost irrelevant due to the luxury implied on the brand and the price we pay for that, of course. If we were talking about a lower-level brand like Mido or Tissot, this card saving would be considerate but never on a brand like Omega.
 
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Omega should be offering the COSC card without which it is a big minus is what I feel. I've seen my collector friends listing their BNIB Omegas without the chronometer certificate which surprised me initially, but now I get to know this again is a marketing strategy of another reputed brand out there.
 
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In January 2014, I purchased a Speedmaster Date (Panda) from the Omega Boutique in NYC.
Included was the International Warr Card, Pictogram Card and the Chronometer Certificate.
 
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Greetings all! I'm new to this forum, and I am an avid watch enthusiast and (somewhat of) a collector.

On June 12, 2013, I purchased an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (Steel / Teak-grey dial / Black leather strap / 41.5 mm / 8500 Co-Axial) from the Omega Boutique in Jacksonville, FL.

Inside the box was the International Warranty card, Pictograms card, and... the Chronometer Certificate card.
 
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馃摉 Watches produced in the second half of 2013 begin to show up with no COSC card. Just because you bought a watch in Jan 2014 doesn't mean it didn't sit around for a year before being sold to you. And as to the last comment my post applies to that too.
 
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You are absolutely correct sir! Similar case in point... I purchased a Rolex Datejust in February 2006 from an authorized dealer, only to later learn through their numbering system that the watch was actually a 2005 model. No big deal though.

As for Omega, do they not indicate a model year in their serial numbers, as does Rolex with theirs?
 
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You are absolutely correct sir! Similar case in point... I purchased a Rolex Datejust in February 2006 from an authorized dealer, only to later learn through their numbering system that the watch was actually a 2005 model. No big deal though.

As for Omega, do they not indicate a model year in their serial numbers, as does Rolex with theirs?


As to the exact date is hard but as for current models on your pictogram card there are two digits. Take that number and subtract 1 to get the model year of that watch (e.g. 14 would mean a 2013 year watch...)
 
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Interesting...had no idea they stopped issuing the COSC data
 
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In January 2014, I purchased a Speedmaster Date (Panda) from the Omega Boutique in NYC.
Included was the International Warr Card, Pictogram Card and the Chronometer Certificate.



it might be an old new stock...
 
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thegoldenswan thegoldenswan
Seems like a late answer but they havent stopped issuing the cards... the Pictogram and COSC are combined I thought'


Yes, you are right, they only issue 2 cards nowadays, the international warranty card and the Pictogram card. The Pictogram card will have a COSC logo for all chronometer watches.
 
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