I'm shopping for an Omega CK2998 and noticed that some of the red warranty cards have printed info and others have hand written serial numbers etc. I'm a bit surprised that a limited edition watch would have a cards hand written. The watch has the limited edition booklet that matches the number on the watch. Not sure if this is due to international watches coming into the USA via grey market?

 

You should be seeing the below setup when buying

 

If you mean the sellers information, I have seen that hand written or stamped, and I have seen the date hand written too. However, the watch numbers on the cards for a modern/recent watch should be machine printed.

 

+1

 

Here is a picture of the cards. I appreciate your assistance! I'm an Omega newbie.

 

Nope.

Cards are issued by Omega with printed/embossed serial number and reference numbers from the factory.

Even replacement cards from Omega have printed/embossed serial and reference numbers.

 

Odd, but the serial number does correspond to the watch...

Serialnumber:78740777
Article ref:31133403002001

 

That seems a bit strange. I have never seen serial and reference numbers hand written on warranty cards before.

@Archer: With the numbers being genuine, should he ask for a pic of the serial # on the watch and if they match, feel confident in the watch's authenticity?

 

Yes I'd want to see the serial number on the watch, and I would also ask if the seller knows why the cards are like this.

 

I sold quite a few of those and never ever have seen the numbers hand written. As Al suggested get the pic of the serial number on the watch

@night0wl isnt that a photo of one of mine CK's ?

 

He claims he received it from the dealer as is. The watch is also missing the hang tag. The watch number on the lug does match the one hand written on the card. Notice that the type of ink and size differs on the card for the watch number and date? Maybe this isn't a big issue, but I rather have the proper card for a limited edition watch. Thanks for your help!

 

There are enough of these unsold in Boutiques, for you to not be messing around with a dodgy set.

 

Search function of the forums works wonders doesn't it? Yes it is.

 

Yeah for a LE I would agree. Would probably pass on it, especially if you're looking to sell later. If this was a run of the mill watch then fine. I've had AD's write numbers in for the reference and serial number before. They had their cards stamped though with the jeweler name so maybe that's the difference? Is the jewelers name stamped on the warranty card?

 

Thanks. I did search on a number of listings and I found watches before 1990s to be hand written, while newer ones to be printed. Hence, I wanted to ping the forum members. Forums are a great resource for Omega newbies like me. I've collected watches for some time, but haven't purchased a new Omega yet. Thanks again for the kind assistance!

 

Sorry, do mean against the Omega database?

 

I wouldn't be so quick. Believe it or not there are owners who acquire a new watch and immediately throw away the box and papers, and even watch collectors can lose bits and pieces over time. Unless the OP is one of those that must have the full set for all watches in his collection, then the watch is the only important item. Verify that, consider the papers missing and adjust the sale price accordingly. Of course, the OP needs to understand that the same questions he is asking now will be asked of him if he ever goes to sell the watch.

 

This watch is far too new to be missing anything.

Given that they are in ready supply, why buy something not exactly as it should be?

 

Yes. One that the general public does not have access to.

 

I don't think there is a time limit on these things. Even boutiques and ADs can inadvertently leave something out of or add an incorrect item into the full set when selling a watch.

Because it might give you leverage to bargain for a better price on the watch if that is all you really care about.