Why would red warranty cards be incomplete?

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Japanred

·Nov 7, 2023

Hi all,

Looking at a second hand but modern (last 3-4 years) Speedmaster. The seller has sent me photos of the red warranty cards and whilst the reference and watch numbers are on there, there is no jewellers stamp and no date stamp.

The seller is the second owner of the watch and does not know where it was purchased from.

Why would there be no jewellers stamp and no date stamp? Would this put you off buying the watch? Do I need to be wary of this being fake?

Thanks in advance.

 

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PandaSPUR

·Nov 7, 2023

Omega has been doing weird shit with their warranty cards the last few years. There was a period where they stopped stamping/writing on the cards because it was all tracked digitally anyway.

Its annoying but would not put me off from buying it. Just make sure everything else is correct. If its a METAS master chronometer, then use the info on the cards to check the test results: https://www.omegawatches.com/myomega/metas/form-ref
If that works and the SN on the watch + movement match, I'd assume its fine.

 

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NikolShep

·Nov 7, 2023

I always thought that was because a watch was never sold through official dealer, hence blank cards.

 

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Evitzee

·Nov 7, 2023

Omega retail has over relied on the digital registering idea with many ADs and OBs not bothering to stamp or date the card, just telling the buyer 'it's all done electronically now, don't worry, it's all good'. It probably is, but they forget that the market puts some value on completed paperwork and documentation as to where and when the watch was originally sold. I think they are not thinking about this aspect, maybe purposely so. Original buyers should always insist on a signed and dated card, but used buyers are SOL if it wasn't done at the time of its orginal sale.

I wouldn't disregard the sale if all else is in order, it's just a disappointment.

 

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PandaSPUR

·Nov 7, 2023

Heres a previous thread on this: https://omegaforums.net/threads/warranty-card-not-dated-what-does-it-really-imply.153217/

The two Omegas I bought in 2021 and 2022 did not have anything filled out on the warranty card.
My most recent purchase a month ago suddenly had the warranty card filled out like old times.
All 3 purchases from the same OB in NYC.

 

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Sauzo

·Nov 7, 2023

My OB has filled out the card on every watch I bought from them.

As for me, since it’s a speedy and fairly easy to find, I would pass just for my own piece of mind.

 

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Pastorbottle

·Nov 7, 2023

In my experience here in Oz retailers rarely bother with filling out or stamping warranty cards on any kind of goods not just watches.
Under Australian consumer law it’s not needed, as all you need is proof of purchase, which can be a receipt or proof of transaction from the bank, credit card provider etc.

 

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Japanred

·Nov 8, 2023

Thanks all. Does this mean that if it’s done electronically I could go into an Omega shop and they will be able to tell me when and where purchased?

Does this need to be an OB or can it be an AD?

Its more that I’d like to know if any warranty is left on it…

 

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Evitzee

·Nov 8, 2023

Japanred

Thanks all. Does this mean that if it’s done electronically I could go into an Omega shop and they will be able to tell me when and where purchased?

Does this need to be an OB or can it be an AD?

Its more that I’d like to know if any warranty is left on it…

Good question. You could call an OB or AD and ask, or make a visit if one is close. If they have access to the info I think it will be when registered, but maybe not where.

 

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Foo2rama

·Nov 8, 2023·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Evitzee

Good question. You could call an OB or AD and ask, or make a visit if one is close. If they have access to the info I think it will be when registered, but maybe not where.

Not sure an AD does.

 

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Phan85

·Nov 8, 2023

Bought my Seamaster a few months ago and they said they don’t fill out the card - it is all digital now. I have no intention to sell so I’m not concerned. I guess if I was buying for investment or to sell might be more apprehensive, but I still have full packaging, papers, box, receipt, etc.

 

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josiahg52

·Nov 8, 2023

Last November, NH AD. I watched the Omega rep there get a tablet and register my SMP. He explained Omega has an app that is used to register the watch. He also filled out the included cards completely.

 

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Japanred

·Nov 8, 2023

Thank you all.