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skyman51 · 16 August 2012, 05:31 AM

I traded a 40 year old Rolex TT Datejust for an Omega Seamaster Professional James Bond. When I got it the bezel would not turn. I took it to an AD who got it to turn and when he removed the bracelet to size it for me, he saw the serial number had been ground off. I asked him to send it to an authorized service center in New Jersey. They called and said it is a real Omega Seamaster, but needs service badly that they had to send it back to Switzerland because they did not have a part. The AD said this is common and they send many watches back to Switzerland for service. The other thing the service center said was the serial number was also ground off the movement. The guy I traded with bought it from a Jewelery store in Calif. off Ebay, and knew nothing abou this. I would guess this watch was stolen at one time but who knows when, otherwise why are the serial numbers gone.

Unlike Rolex, I have been assured Omega will not confiscate the watch. Switzerland will call with an estimate before any work. I don't intednd on selling it, but being honest and I know about the serial numbers, I could not sell it to anyone. I have been assured I will get an Omega warranty card in my name and they may even restamp a new serial number. Looking for opinions. What would you do?

dsio · 16 August 2012, 07:58 AM

Grey market dealers do it as well

Transient · 16 August 2012, 12:45 PM

Just keep it and enjoy it. You bought it in good faith, you have done nothing wrong...

Silvio Mosiello · 16 August 2012, 12:49 PM

^ yep

FeelingTheBlues · 16 August 2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transient

Just keep it and enjoy it. You bought it in good faith, you have done nothing wrong...

I'd probably feel bad a little bit but in the end since you don't know when and if it got stolen I guess there's no point in feeling that guilty, you couldn't know.

As stated, just keep it and enjoy it! It is now your watch and you bought it in an honest way.

skyman51 · 16 August 2012, 07:35 PM

I guess you are all right. It just annoys the heck out of me that the other guy says he did not know and we made the deal and it is now mine. I would have checked more into it including asking for the serial number and a record of service as was claimed before I bought it. I guess if the shoe were on the other foot I would be a bit more helpful. I just hope Omega Switzerland does not come back with a
$1300 repair estimate!

16 August 2012, 05:31 AM	#1
skyman51 Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Pennsylvania, USA Watch: 114060 ND SUB C Posts: 230	What would you do? I traded a 40 year old Rolex TT Datejust for an Omega Seamaster Professional James Bond. When I got it the bezel would not turn. I took it to an AD who got it to turn and when he removed the bracelet to size it for me, he saw the serial number had been ground off. I asked him to send it to an authorized service center in New Jersey. They called and said it is a real Omega Seamaster, but needs service badly that they had to send it back to Switzerland because they did not have a part. The AD said this is common and they send many watches back to Switzerland for service. The other thing the service center said was the serial number was also ground off the movement. The guy I traded with bought it from a Jewelery store in Calif. off Ebay, and knew nothing abou this. I would guess this watch was stolen at one time but who knows when, otherwise why are the serial numbers gone. Unlike Rolex, I have been assured Omega will not confiscate the watch. Switzerland will call with an estimate before any work. I don't intednd on selling it, but being honest and I know about the serial numbers, I could not sell it to anyone. I have been assured I will get an Omega warranty card in my name and they may even restamp a new serial number. Looking for opinions. What would you do?

16 August 2012, 07:58 AM	#2
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Grey market dealers do it as well __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

16 August 2012, 12:45 PM	#3
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	Just keep it and enjoy it. You bought it in good faith, you have done nothing wrong...

16 August 2012, 12:49 PM	#4
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	^ yep

16 August 2012, 07:35 PM	#6
skyman51 Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Pennsylvania, USA Watch: 114060 ND SUB C Posts: 230	I guess you are all right. It just annoys the heck out of me that the other guy says he did not know and we made the deal and it is now mine. I would have checked more into it including asking for the serial number and a record of service as was claimed before I bought it. I guess if the shoe were on the other foot I would be a bit more helpful. I just hope Omega Switzerland does not come back with a $1300 repair estimate!

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