Ask An Insider - Round 2

[JohnFM]

Chris,

I would appreciate any thoughts you may have on the benefits of buying an Omega (or other watch, such as a Rolex) from an Authorized Dealer as opposed to a grey market dealer.

While both offer blank (or stamped?) warranty cards, only an AD can provide both the warranty card and receipt confirming purchase from an AD. Does this matter when one goes to have a watch serviced under warranty?

I would imagine that another benefit of purchasing from an AD is that there is 'some' level of confidence that the product came directly from Omega or Rolex, as opposed to from another jeweler. But I admit to knowing very little about the actual source of merchandise for both ADs and grey market sellers.

Thanks for any insights you are able to provide.
John