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MyVintageOmega
·Some opinions and converstaion about a winder ...... http://omegaforums.net/threads/cheap-watch-winders.2119/#post-23575
My First Omega (2910.50.81)
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levan petrosyan
·Tnx...sounds like most people don't like them...
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ulackfocus
·The main advantage of a winder is convenience. They're only important if you have a calendar piece so you don't have to reset the day, date, month, and moonphase when the watch runs out of power reserve. If it's your only watch worn daily I can't see it stopping overnight. Save the money towards watch #2.
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Buck2466
·Your watch has a 48 hour power reserve, so if you're wearing it daily there is no need for a winder.
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levan petrosyan
·got an email today that my order was canceled due to some address issues. anyways, long story short i decided to upgrade instead of re-ordering the same watch. there was about a 1000 dollar difference between the two watches, and it just seemed like a worthwhile upgrade to make:
http://www.amazon.com/OMEGA-SEAMAST...2210&sr=1-24&keywords=omega+planet+ocean+45.5
spoke to them about the warranty, they told me that i get a 2 year amazon warranty and that the watch comes with all original packaging except for the warranty, and serial number cards. i asked if i would be able to take the watch to omega to get it serviced and certified authentic, she gave me some answer about the serial not being active in the omega computer since its a third party seller....but i am not sure what she was saying exactly.
anyways, should still get it tuesday...will post pictures.
http://www.amazon.com/OMEGA-SEAMAST...2210&sr=1-24&keywords=omega+planet+ocean+45.5
spoke to them about the warranty, they told me that i get a 2 year amazon warranty and that the watch comes with all original packaging except for the warranty, and serial number cards. i asked if i would be able to take the watch to omega to get it serviced and certified authentic, she gave me some answer about the serial not being active in the omega computer since its a third party seller....but i am not sure what she was saying exactly.
anyways, should still get it tuesday...will post pictures.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFgot an email today that my order was canceled due to some address issues. anyways, long story short i decided to upgrade instead of re-ordering the same watch. there was about a 1000 dollar difference between the two watches, and it just seemed like a worthwhile upgrade to make:
http://www.amazon.com/OMEGA-SEAMASTER-PLANET-CHRONOGRAPH-232-32-46-51-01-005/dp/B008KWI9QM/ref=sr_1_24?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1355092210&sr=1-24&keywords=omega planet ocean 45.5
spoke to them about the warranty, they told me that i get a 2 year amazon warranty and that the watch comes with all original packaging except for the warranty, and serial number cards. i asked if i would be able to take the watch to omega to get it serviced and certified authentic, she gave me some answer about the serial not being active in the omega computer since its a third party seller....but i am not sure what she was saying exactly.
anyways, should still get it tuesday...will post pictures.
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Buck2466
·Because you are purchasing your watch from a 3rd party, Omega will not touch your watch for warranty or service. That is the trade off from buying 3rd party. You save some money up front, but the warranty usually is not as strong and not covered by Omega. Nice upgrade though and good luck with your purchase!
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levan petrosyan
·Because you are purchasing your watch from a 3rd party, Omega will not touch your watch for warranty or service. That is the trade off from buying 3rd party. You save some money up front, but the warranty usually is not as strong and not covered by Omega. Nice upgrade though and good luck with your purchase!
they wouldnt even service it for $$?? that seems crazy....what if i bought it pre-owned from another person? so where do u take it for service? a place like teurneu?
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Buck2466
·I personally have not experienced this, but have seen many stories on watch forums about this. These are called gray market watches because they were not purchased from an AD. Omega is trying to protect their brand image and does not want their watches heavily discounted which cheapens their image, just as any other luxury watch maker would have the same view. So, because it was purchased 3rd party, Omega will have no record of it being purchased from an AD and will not touch it. I agree with you about still taking the money to service it but from everything I've heard, they won't. Be assured though, you are still getting an authentic Omega and to me there is nothing wrong with buying 3rd party. As far as servicing goes, I have not had to have mine serviced yet, but it will probably go to Omega when it needs it. There are many places that can service it, Tourneau being one of them.
I'll give you another example. I also own a Seamaster 2254.50 that I am having my watchmaker swap out the original dial for a non AC dial and the second hand for the Planet Ocean second hand. I just like the look better. For Omega to service it, I would have to change it back to original or they will not touch it as it would not be a watch that they offer because of the modifications. I know it sounds ticky-tacky but that is the way they are, just as any other luxury watch company would be.
I'll give you another example. I also own a Seamaster 2254.50 that I am having my watchmaker swap out the original dial for a non AC dial and the second hand for the Planet Ocean second hand. I just like the look better. For Omega to service it, I would have to change it back to original or they will not touch it as it would not be a watch that they offer because of the modifications. I know it sounds ticky-tacky but that is the way they are, just as any other luxury watch company would be.
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levan petrosyan
·I personally have not experienced this, but have seen many stories on watch forums about this. These are called gray market watches because they were not purchased from an AD. Omega is trying to protect their brand image and does not want their watches heavily discounted which cheapens their image, just as any other luxury watch maker would have the same view. So, because it was purchased 3rd party, Omega will have no record of it being purchased from an AD and will not touch it. I agree with you about still taking the money to service it but from everything I've heard, they won't. Be assured though, you are still getting an authentic Omega and to me there is nothing wrong with buying 3rd party. As far as servicing goes, I have not had to have mine serviced yet, but it will probably go to Omega when it needs it. There are many places that can service it, Tourneau being one of them.
I'll give you another example. I also own a Seamaster 2254.50 that I am having my watchmaker swap out the original dial for a non AC dial and the second hand for the Planet Ocean second hand. I just like the look better. For Omega to service it, I would have to change it back to original or they will not touch it as it would not be a watch that they offer because of the modifications. I know it sounds ticky-tacky but that is the way they are, just as any other luxury watch company would be.
sounds like luxury watch snobbery to me! 😀
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ulackfocus
·Omega won't warranty it, but they will service it if the serial number is intact.
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jwalther
·Not that your watch will need service work any time soon, but I would use an independent for non warranty work, rather than send it to Omega. Nesbit's in Seattle is my choice.
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ulackfocus
·Actually, we have an Omega trained watchmaker as a member here: N2FHL / Steve. I don't know what calibers he can and can't work on (yes, Omega has specific requirements for different ones) but you could always ask him.
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levan petrosyan
·Thanks guys. Now just sit and wait lol
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFDon't worry, I can tell just by looking its the real deal, as I'm sure you can tell by the feel of it in your hand and the quality of the finishing. When an automatic is first put on, always fully wind it 40 turns. This isn't just the first time, this is every time the watch has been let run down, you wind it up before setting the time and wearing it, and don't reply on the automatic winding system to get the initial power reserve up.
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Buck2466
·Definitely legit. I have heard about a break in period of an automatic running a little fast or slow and then settling in. I never experienced that with mine. With having a chronograph, one warning....never ever simultaneously push both pusher buttons at the same time. The top one starts and stops the cronograph and the bottom resets it when it is stopped. Souns like the only card you didn't get is the warranty card. Beautiful watch, enjoy it!
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levan petrosyan
·Thanks guys. You can definitely feel the craftsmanship...
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Buck2466
·Uh oh...sounds like a watch obsession might be on the horizon! 👍
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levan petrosyan
·😁
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