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<p>[QUOTE="George Chaney, post: 4513933, member: 19137"]Well... I can see why you like the watch. I am going from the standpoint of someone in the US. So.... take the serial number down to the local police station. They track stolen merchandise and if it is stolen, there should be a record of it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Pay with a credit card that offers buyer protections such as Visa or Mastercard. Verify that you have protection should the watch end up being a really good knock off, or stolen. </p><p><br /></p><p>Upon purchase of the watch, go immediately to an authorized dealer to have it reviewed. They may charge you for this. Have it looked at to confirm a) genuine b) not stolen. </p><p><br /></p><p>Always remember, the best knock offs come with all the same paperwork, factory correct serialization and look alike packaging. Don't base a purchase on paperwork and appearance. A number of years ago I purchased a "lot" of Rolex boxes, some with paperwork in an online auction. When I received them, they looked fabulous, but every one of them was counterfeit. </p><p><br /></p><p>I've purchased 2 used Rolex watches from pawn shops. They are required to register merchandise with law enforcement. I went to a bunch of them in the Tampa Bay area in Florida and the best deals for the nicest watches were in the suburbs - more specifically, Brandon area pawn shops on both. The Yacht Master that set me back $5500 was my favorite and almost had me wearing a watch daily - and I don't wear a watch. Both sexy, genuine and half the cost of what I would have paid on the retail market. I personally prefer letting others take the retail hit on something and you may consider this approach a better option <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>If you are paying retail, save yourself some hassle and go to an authorized Omega Dealer as noted above. No point in paying a premium and having to do the run around along with worrying about stolen or genuine unless you absolutely trust the source. </p><p><br /></p><p>This page can help you break down the serial number:</p><p><a href="https://www.thewatchstandard.com/complete-guide-to-understanding-omega-serial-numbers/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.thewatchstandard.com/complete-guide-to-understanding-omega-serial-numbers/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thewatchstandard.com/complete-guide-to-understanding-omega-serial-numbers/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>That's my two cents <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="George Chaney, post: 4513933, member: 19137"]Well... I can see why you like the watch. I am going from the standpoint of someone in the US. So.... take the serial number down to the local police station. They track stolen merchandise and if it is stolen, there should be a record of it. Pay with a credit card that offers buyer protections such as Visa or Mastercard. Verify that you have protection should the watch end up being a really good knock off, or stolen. Upon purchase of the watch, go immediately to an authorized dealer to have it reviewed. They may charge you for this. Have it looked at to confirm a) genuine b) not stolen. Always remember, the best knock offs come with all the same paperwork, factory correct serialization and look alike packaging. Don't base a purchase on paperwork and appearance. A number of years ago I purchased a "lot" of Rolex boxes, some with paperwork in an online auction. When I received them, they looked fabulous, but every one of them was counterfeit. I've purchased 2 used Rolex watches from pawn shops. They are required to register merchandise with law enforcement. I went to a bunch of them in the Tampa Bay area in Florida and the best deals for the nicest watches were in the suburbs - more specifically, Brandon area pawn shops on both. The Yacht Master that set me back $5500 was my favorite and almost had me wearing a watch daily - and I don't wear a watch. Both sexy, genuine and half the cost of what I would have paid on the retail market. I personally prefer letting others take the retail hit on something and you may consider this approach a better option :) If you are paying retail, save yourself some hassle and go to an authorized Omega Dealer as noted above. No point in paying a premium and having to do the run around along with worrying about stolen or genuine unless you absolutely trust the source. This page can help you break down the serial number: [URL]https://www.thewatchstandard.com/complete-guide-to-understanding-omega-serial-numbers/[/URL] That's my two cents :)[/QUOTE]
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