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Omega warranty cards don't have the buyer name on them. The watch I received yesterday was brand new with stickers and the warranty card was dated January 18th from the Ginza Tenshodo AD.
So basically Jewellix buys the new stock from the AD and resells them internationally via Chrono24. Win-win situation for all involved parties.

The warranty card for my Rising Sun, also from Jewellix, was stamped by a different AD (in Nagoya), also with a date after my purchase date. So at least some of their watches are sourced them after the order on Chrono24, presumably based on some prior agreement.
 
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I don't see where you're going with these questions.

You don’t? C’mon, there are 400-post threads on aftermarket end link rubbing patters.

You don’t find it at least interesting that Jewelliz appears to be prospecting on Chrono24 and only after a binding sale sourcing the watch from ADs?

And you don’t find it at least interesting that Omega ADs are - it would appear to me - selling to a known grey market dealer in country in order in effect to skirt the online/out of country sales restrictions?

And finally, with Omega having produced only 2020 of each variant, you don’t find it at least interesting that at lease certain variants are still shelved at ADs after 2.5yrs?

I find it interesting for obvious reasons. And as for non-obvious reasons: the day these were released and I saw the story pop up on OF, I was standing in downtown Tokyo on business; forced a Japanese colleague to tramp all over the city with me to find and purchase a Panda version. It was not easy get hands on one or even a commitment from a OB/AD because they were so immediately white hot.

Plus, if certain variants are still in shelves at ADs, maybe I need another 😁 but so far I’m a little more circumspect of the supply chain
 
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My warranty card even came from a Omega Boutique. Where do you think grey market dealers get their watches from? I don't doubt the watch authenticity at all. I was in a Boutique here and had the bracelet resized. Also I think there are a few watches left wit the ADs/OBs in Japan which are not being sold in country. The pandemic probably had a big impact on in country sales. I don't expect the watches to be available for too long.
 
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I don't doubt the watch authenticity at all.

To be clear (and surprised it’s necessary), I’ve not said anything to suggest nor would I bother questioning the watch’s authenticity.

I did, quite reasonably, say I’m still trying to understand the watch’s supply ... remembering especially that not long ago on this thread it was being accidentally/incorrectly claimed that Jewellix is itself an AD and the watch source

A320Driver A320Driver
My warranty card even came from a Omega Boutique. Where do you think grey market dealers get their watches from?

😒

We all know where they come from?

We all, also, know that it’s publicly (at least) frowned upon by the brands for their ADs much less OBs to be selling to known flippers (much less with blank cards) - and so usually it’s done far less obviously than is being discussed here, especially with such restricted models.

Also, you’ve glossed over the part where this particular grey market seller appears to be making prospecting sales on Chrono24 - which I’m not critiquing and is not entirely unique, but I do find interesting in this particular context.

I’m genuinely very glad you’ve all obtained great watches you’ll enjoy - don’t take it personal that I’m interested in the underlying acrobatics of it all.
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Nice selection! They have three Alaska projects in stock? I’m headed to Tokyo in a few months (if they start letting tourists back in) and I’ll be sure to check this place out

Yes, have nice collection old speedmasters
 
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Nice selection! They have three Alaska projects in stock? I’m headed to Tokyo in a few months (if they start letting tourists back in) and I’ll be sure to check this place out
Nakano Broadway in Tokyo also has a lot of watch shops!
 
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Omega warranty cards don't have the buyer name on them. The watch I received yesterday was brand new with stickers and the warranty card was dated January 18th from the Ginza Tenshodo AD.
So basically Jewellix buys the new stock from the AD and resells them internationally via Chrono24. Win-win situation for all involved parties.
I dont understand, how is there 'new' stock? This is a limited, 2020 pieces, edition.
 
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I dont understand, how is there 'new' stock? This is a limited, 2020 pieces, edition.

I think he means unworn. You can still buy these in stores through Tokyo.
 
cvalue13
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I think he means unworn. You can still buy these in stores through Tokyo.

It's been purported that these are being sold by ADs (as well as at least one OB) as as-of-yet-sold stock from 2018.

So on that view this is not "new old stock," or "unworn," anymore than any other watch that has sat unsold at MSRP at an AD/OB.
 
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It's been purported that these are being sold by ADs (as well as at least one OB) as as-of-yet-sold stock from 2018.

So on that view this is not "new old stock," or "unworn," anymore than any other watch that has sat unsold at MSRP at an AD/OB.
Yes, isn't that new old stock. I mean that's not a bad thing, these are just unsold models.
 
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Yes, isn't that new old stock. I mean that's not a bad thing, these are just unsold models.

Well, I suppose anyone can have a view of what "new old stock" is, yes. But I think NOS is typically reserved for a different animal.

I don't think there is anything unusual about ADs/OBs having 2.5yr old watches in inventory, and it's just called inventory. Like discovering a Rolex AD with a 2018 bejeweled lady Datejust sitting in the case.

This is only unusual in that it's an LE one might think to have been out of inventory by now. Like discovering a Rolex AD with a 2018 Submariner still sitting in the case.
 
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I can only hope they make another version of the Speedy Tuesday... I wish that had snuck its way in.
 
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This is only unusual in that it's an LE one might think to have been out of inventory by now. Like discovering a Rolex AD with a 2018 Submariner still sitting in the case.
Well, 2020 has been an unusual year, and if the Olympics had happened Omega would probably have managed to sell out this limited edition. Will be interesting to see how much longer the inventory lasts.
 
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Agreed with earlier comment. Unlimited “limited editions”........not good for the brand. The future collector in 50 years time will really have to know his stuff.

I bought the recent 1948 Seamaster. That’s enough for me. Vintage only from now on.
 
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Agreed with earlier comment. Unlimited “limited editions”........not good for the brand. The future collector in 50 years time will really have to know his stuff.

I bought the recent 1948 Seamaster. That’s enough for me. Vintage only from now on.

Not sure I understand your comment. Limited Editions are just that, limited in number...in this case 2020 of each and all are numbered n/2020. All that has happened here is that some models did not fully sell out, meaning some stores still have stock.
 
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Not sure I understand your comment.

He’s saying there are a lot of different LEs.
 
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