It comes with all the correct paperwork, filled out omega guarantee card original packaging. Why would you think it's not authentic? I can only compare it to my 145.0022 but I have no doubt that it's a legit Omega watch.
Gents,
The Omega AD in Japan that I bought from was Jewellix located in Tokyo
I hope you get the reference that you are after
Both two tone references - i.e. Green & Black ones - look fabulous and are on my list for 2021...
I bought the "Rising Sun" from the same dealer, with a largely identical experience. I had the bracelet changed for a strap at an OB, so at a minimum it's not an obvious fake (at some point I thought to ask them to check the serial number, if possible, but then didn't feel it wasn't really necessary).
Don't know where A320Driver is and what s/he paid in customs, but I am in the UK and was charged 20% of the sale price i.e. UK VAT rate.
With regards to authenticity, how would I go about getting it verified, it has all the right paperwork, a limited number and all the spares etc but happy to get it checked, although Chrono24 assure that they have vetted the dealer - in current lockdown in the UK I don't know how I would get it checked, is it a matter of getting an expert to open it up and check the movement, or check with Omega that they have my details against the watch serial number - please any advice?
Besides the reviews and C24 assurance, my thoughts were if I was manufacturing counterfeit watches, I would select a reference that wasn't limited in supply and had a high demand, surely there is less money or returns to be made on a niche piece rather than a Speedmaster Pro Moonwatch, or a Submariner?
Any advice on verification much appreciated.
Don't know where A320Driver is and what s/he paid in customs, but I am in the UK and was charged 20% of the sale price i.e. UK VAT rate.
With regards to authenticity, how would I go about getting it verified, it has all the right paperwork, a limited number and all the spares etc but happy to get it checked, although Chrono24 assure that they have vetted the dealer - in current lockdown in the UK I don't know how I would get it checked, is it a matter of getting an expert to open it up and check the movement, or check with Omega that they have my details against the watch serial number - please any advice?
Besides the reviews and C24 assurance, my thoughts were if I was manufacturing counterfeit watches, I would select a reference that wasn't limited in supply and had a high demand, surely there is less money or returns to be made on a niche piece rather than a Speedmaster Pro Moonwatch, or a Submariner?
Any advice on verification much appreciated.
Is Jewellix an actual Omega AD though? They say that they are but when I've spoken with Omega in Japan they haven't agreed nor is it listed as an authorized dealer on the Omega site?
The warranty card is stamped by a dealer (not Jewellix) that is listed as an AD on the Omega website. Jewellix calling themselves an authorized dealer seems to be stretching it, I agree.
FYI - Jewellix supplied mine from an AD in Aichi, they are listed on Omega's website, the card is stamped by the AD with the date purchased on the card, so new with a full 5 year warranty - I have the white outer cardboard box, a wooden display box which is white for these models with quite a unique Tokyo 2020 Olympics rubber cover for the box, inside is a moonwatch type plate displaying the Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo, both red cards with numbers that match with the watch (both the serial number and the LE number), a certificate of authenticity booklet marked with the LE number printed with the watch specifications, an Omage microfibre cloth, the operating manual, white Omega Olympics card holder etc.
Been on the AD's website - they list 4 of the 5 variants still in stock (Rising Sun, Blue, Yellow Gold & Black, Sedna Gold & Green), the one that doesn't indicate stock is the white/black (is that called Panda?).
From my experience you are safe purchasing from Jewellix who will source the watch from their dealer network.
Can share pics of all the supplied bits and pieces - pm me.
Mine was shipped from Japan to the UK so I can not advise of the costs of the watch imported into the USA - but in the UK my costs were equivalent to the UK Value Added Tax (VAT) rate which we pay on all goods purchased in the UK (except for exempt items like food) so seemed fair to me, there is quite the trail with Jewellix, Chrono24, the AD, UPS and UK Customs & Excise so I imagine paying on an insurance backed credit card would make you safe from any issues that you may encounter. FYI, the UK VAT rate is 20%. PM me if you want actual figures of sale price etc.
Apologies for the blatant eye candy shot to tempt you 😀
You may notice that I keep my chrono hand at the 3 o'clock position, this is to be able to see the Applied Omega Logo when I look at the watch.
I think you are safe buying from large ‘Trusted CH24 Japanese Vendors”....
Your paying into an escrow account held by CH24 and funds released to vendors on confirmation of arrival.....
check out IPPUUKISHI.. on CH24 thousands of watches listed and feedbacks 1911 on 2480 sales thats some going....its highly unlikely any of the major vendors who have become CH24 Accredited would sell anything less than perfect.
DNX I have followed you and await to see the ‘Rising Sun’ hit U.K. customs i do hope its a simple process 😉
