Omega watch would you buy without a warranty card

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parag

·Nov 15, 2020

I have seen an omega has the original box, papers etc but without warranty cards

Would you consider buying an omega without the warranty card

Can these be replaced ?

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SkunkPrince

·Nov 15, 2020

Usually that means that the watch was sold "grey market". I have bought a few that way (and I am selling one). Some people care, some people don't.

 

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Dor_42

·Nov 15, 2020

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I have seen an omega has the original box, papers etc but without warranty cards

Would you consider buying an omega without the warranty card

Can these be replaced ?

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Is it still under warranty? (If yes for how much longer)
Does the price reflect the lack of warranty card?
What watch are we talking about?
Do we know for a fact it is genuine?
Any declared issues with the watch?
Is there an alternative warranty from the seller?

 

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parag

·Nov 15, 2020

I am after a 2003/5 snoopy speedmaster
Have seen one has the box , certificate but no warranty cards have asked if they have the receipt.

Not sure if it's worth going for or look for an ideal example

 

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Dor_42

·Nov 15, 2020

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I am after a 2003/5 snoopy speedmaster
Have seen one has the box , certificate but no warranty cards have asked if they have the receipt.

Not sure if it's worth going for or look for an ideal example

This watch is no longer under warranty so I wouldn’t worry about it too much.
Again, the price should reflect the lack of warranty card cause it is not a “Full Set” but nothing too dramatic.

If you worry about the resell value look for a different example.

 

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parag

·Nov 15, 2020

Thank you gents.

Will have a think there doesn't seem to be too many 2003/4 snoopy speedmasters on the market

 

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asrnj77

·Nov 16, 2020

I wouldn’t do it. Another reason they might not have a card is because the watch isn’t legit. See this eBay ad to see what I’m talking about...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SPEE...303635446776?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

 

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Davidt

·Nov 16, 2020

It works both ways. A watch with cards can also be bogus so don't see cards and blindly assume all is ok.

Personally papers add a bery slight amount of value but it's the condition of the watch that matters. You can't wear a box and papers!

 

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MtnMarine

·Nov 16, 2020

I’ve bought Omegas with and without cards/papers etc. As mentioned, as long as there is a discount without then it’s just personal preference.

 

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mjb

·Nov 16, 2020

The price should reflect the lack of a card, even if it's an expired warranty. And keep in mind that at resale time, even with the price reflecting the lack of a card, it's going to be a more difficult sell.

 

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asrnj77

·Nov 16, 2020

Sure but again to the specific watch in question, there’s a reason why the cards make a huge difference in valuation. Looks at a Rolex Kermit Fat Four. They’re like $13,000 without the paperwork and $35,000 with it because it’s so easy to put a fat four bezel insert on another watch. With this Snoopy Omega you’re looking at I’ve already pointed out that people are using service parts (dials and casebacks) to “modify” Speedmasters into Snoopies. Sure, the cards/papers can be faked too and you’ll need to be thorough but the more rare the watch, the more skeptical you need to be.

 

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Jonathan40

·Nov 16, 2020

P parag

I have seen an omega has the original box, papers etc but without warranty cards

Would you consider buying an omega without the warranty card

Can these be replaced ?

Thanks

No they can’t be replaced. Nearest you can get is the service card if it goes off to the Spa while in your ownership.
Post a link to the watch and as always if it’s too good to be true it usually is.
I think there were thousands made of these so finding a complete one should be quite easy.
There was one on here a while back.

 

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zwjk

·Nov 17, 2020

I think no warranty card is fine if it’s reflected in the price of the piece.

I don’t think I would buy a new piece without a warranty card though. The third party, grey market warranty cards don’t count though.

 

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Albe100

·Nov 17, 2020

You can always ask for the serial number of the watch and do some digging to confirm it falls within the range for that LE or specific reference.

Having said that, IMO, LE will always hold more value with a full set, both $$ and personally (for me).

Generic references, I don't think it's as important, but still the price should reflect the lack of all original documents.