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if they ask if the package has been tampered (which i suppose i should say no to).

Tell them you're not sure (didn't take notice), but will endeavour to check and get back to them. Delay It as your claim Is being assessed.

As such, If the claim Is declined based on Amazon being adamant that the Item was enclosed when It left their warehouse, you can then say the package appears damaged. It Indicates someone stole the watch during transit.