Ultraman flipping by employee at Omega AD

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My view, given my recent discussions with local Omega dealers about the profiling and/or anti-flipping policies that Omega is implementing, was that this was (1) an interesting topic on Klokkeriet, and (2) that it would be interesting to see if the discussion here went in a different direction.

I came up on Watchnet and TimeZone in the 90s and I have been around OF for a long time, in part because I know one of the admins personally, but also because I read OF postings regularly. Just because someone isn’t engaging does not mean that they’re not following a given forum. OF has enough guys who are experts on Speedmasters and Constellations that another one isn’t really needed.

If you go back and look at my comments you will find that I have tried to give an as neutral as possible description of the facts and that I have corrected inaccuracies or distortions along the way. I obviously have a particular view, but I have tried not to let that view color my description of the facts. The discussion on Klokkeriet went about 60/40 against Lars while the discussion here is at least 80/20 in his favor. That is interesting in itself. Otherwise, as the first poster responding to Lars’ post on Klokkeriet mentioned, maybe it’s “four past dick o’clock” here as well?
You have a funny way of staying neutral.
 
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Can someone (@Robert-Jan maybe?) please enlighten me: what happens if a watch is delivered to an OB/AD and the person who legitimately placed the order online like the other 2011 who did (I was late by a couple of minute only... grrr...) decides to NOT pay for it when he sees/handles it in the shop, simply because he doesn't want it anymore? Does the watch "go back" to the (1) local DC (2) continental DC (3) global DC - to please the next guy in the waiting list ? (preferably: me 😁)...

...or can a smart young salesman pick it up on the spot for his own "enjoyment"? I'm just asking....
I can’t answer this for you, however, I picked my Ultraman up today and the AD said they had to see my photo ID and submit a photo of me along with proof of my purchase. I would assume this is the case for all units and so there is certainly some level of expected control to ensure only legitimate recipients as determined by Omega pick it up.
 
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Thanks - my Q really is what happens to those who don't get picked up but were still delivered 😉

And congrats on the purchase!
 
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I have been around OF for a long time, in part because I know one of the admins personally,
I think we can all assume it's not the one of the admins that is offering his Ultraman here at at a substantial premium, or you would be starting a thread slagging him off for taking advantage of his position.
 
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I think we can all assume it's not the one of the admins that is offering his Ultraman here at at a substantial premium, or you would be starting a thread slagging him off for taking advantage of his position.

Your computer called. It’s overheating:
 
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I think we can all assume it's not the one of the admins that is offering his Ultraman here at at a substantial premium, or you would be starting a thread slagging him off for taking advantage of his position.
More the irony... or am I the only one that sees it.
 
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I think we can all assume it's not the one of the admins that is offering his Ultraman here at at a substantial premium, or you would be starting a thread slagging him off for taking advantage of his position.
Provided the admin doesn't work at an AD and is selling the watch using photos taken at the AD, there probably wouldn't be an uproar. Now if it was someone like Robert-Jan selling his ST2 as soon as he got it for a substantial markup, that would probably be a really bad look.
 
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Provided the admin doesn't work at an AD and is selling the watch using photos taken at the AD, there probably wouldn't be an uproar. Now if it was someone like Robert-Jan selling his ST2 as soon as he got it for a substantial markup, that would probably be a really bad look.
Are you for real?
 
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I think we can all assume it's not the one of the admins that is offering his Ultraman here at at a substantial premium, or you would be starting a thread slagging him off for taking advantage of his position.

I was thinking of selling my Ultraman... What are the rules for me? Just wanted to know before I cross the invisible line....

Maybe we need the " Invisible Fence"


Good Hunting
Bill

Ps for the record , I find it odd the seller took his for sales photos at the AD... a little over the top for me.
 
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Hey @TinyClown , have we beaten the number of posts on Klokkeriet about young Lars? Can we clock out now?
 
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What are the rules for me?
Same rules as anyone else. Its your watch, ask what you want for it. If you make a nice profit good luck to you.
 
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Are you for real?
Yes. Not too sure what you don’t understand. If admin has an LE watch and works for an AD, he or she shouldn’t be using photos taken at the AD to sell. There a million other places to take photos of the watch outside of an AD to prevent threads like this.
 
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I was thinking of selling my Ultraman... What are the rules for me? Just wanted to know before I cross the invisible line....

Maybe we need the " Invisible Fence"


Good Hunting
Bill

Ps for the record , I find it odd the seller took his for sales photos at the AD... a little over the top for me.


Er... you have to stand on one foot, whilst eating a kraft cheese slice, with a towel under one arm, playing the star spangled banner on a kazoo... only then can you sell your Ultraman. 😉
 
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Can we all find something else now please?
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Geez, this thread is getting some people a bit hot under the collar.
My perspective is:
The guy got a reservation just like the other 2000-odd people. He got on the Omega website at the right time and got lucky. He selected the most convenient AD as his delivery point. He happens to work there. The fact he works at an AD plays no part in his securing a private reservation and purchase.
When it arrived he took some photos at his workplace. Probably not wise in hindsight as mixing work and private activities on social media is always risky.
He's looking to make a quick buck out of his good luck. People have been doing that throughout history. It's nothing new and it's not hurting anyone (if you think a watch guy missing out on an LE watch is a hurt your perspective is questionable).
Now his employer may feel that their reputation is damaged and decide to counsel or even fire him. That's between them.
If he makes a profit on a product of limited availability that is desirable to people with more disposable income than average then good luck to him.