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  1. dkennyken Mar 11, 2013

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    Sorry, wasn't trying to hijack this thread I actually meant to start my own :/ I was reading this and decided to start a thread, don't know how I've managed to add it to this one?
     
  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 11, 2013

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    It's OK, you're on point. IMO, that's a real buckle from the 1970's.
    gatorcpa
     
  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 11, 2013

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    Some moderator probably moved it :rolleyes: , with the thought that we did not need two different threads discussing the merits of real and fake Omega buckles.
     
  4. ReneB Mar 11, 2013

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    @Ken
    Your buckle looks fine to me. I have one with the same makers mark (the beta like character), which is often seen on other types of Omega buckles. The buckle appeared about 1970 or late 1960´s.

    I also have this one made by another maker with a mark, I have not seen on any other buckle. The material is slightly thinner. I suspect it could be fake, but I hope it is genuine!

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  5. dkennyken Mar 11, 2013

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    Thanks everybody for all the info & help. It's good to know it's genuine :)
    I thought I was losing it for a minute! Makes sense that it was probably moved by a moderator.

    I started a couple of threads the same as this one on other forums and a few people said they had never seen one like this before.

    Thanks again all ;)
     
  6. dkennyken Mar 11, 2013

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    I also have this one made by another maker with a mark, I have not seen on any other buckle. The material is slightly thinner. I suspect it could be fake, but I hope it is genuine!

    Thanks, if it is fake it's a vintage fake atleast. Looks a nice buckle either way.
     
  7. dkennyken Mar 12, 2013

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  10. pitpro Likes the game. Mar 12, 2013

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    4.5
     
  11. nislan28 Mar 13, 2013

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    i like it
     
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  12. tamura Mar 14, 2013

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    Old Omega 18mm straps have had 14mm buckles,here is a 20mm lug size original strap with a 15mm aftermarket buckle.
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    Maybe original 18mm strap and a 14mm gold buckle.
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    Genuine strap and buckle..
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    :p
     
  13. ReneB Mar 14, 2013

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    The middle one look like a US produced 1970s type. I do not think this type has been reproduced.
    With respect to the 2 other types, there are many which look much the same on ebay and most are reproductions.
    It would be nice with good pictures of the back of your buckles to serve as reference.
     
  14. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 14, 2013

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    1. You say the top buckle is aftermarket. I believe you. I'm curious as to which watch that band is supposed to fit. Kind of odd looking band, but it is original IMO.

    2. These have been reproduced. I have one in that style. The reproductions do not say "Omega" on the reverse. The bands may very well be original on these. Not many 18mm to 14mm tapered bands are produced anymore.

    3. My guess is that it is all original, both band and buckle.

    Take care,
    gatorcpa
     
  15. Mathlar Mar 14, 2013

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    For those looking for gold buckles, I'd recommend going for a Montal Watch Fitting's buckle from the UK. These were used in the UK back in the days of national case production. Marker's mark MWF, they should be solid gold and hallmarked with an appropriate date hallmark and a UK Assay Office hallmark (probably Birmingham as this was closest to their factory).

    I suppose these are not the original "Omega" buckle (i.e. Swiss made and used on Swiss production cases) but they were all made externally in any case.

    When I'm back home I can try and get a decent macro shot of my buckle if anyone's interested...
     
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  17. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 15, 2013

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    Here's some of mine for info

    Two on the left are recent buys, two on the right came with original watches.

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    The two on the left :unsure:

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    The 'engraving' of STAINLESS STEEL appears to be laser etched dots

    The two on the right

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    I suspect this one is a knock-off too, note the spelling of 'aciernox' and it looks like acid etched markings.
     
  18. tamura Mar 15, 2013

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    20mm lugsize Chrono? - don`t know...
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  19. Mathlar Mar 19, 2013

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    Here's my MWF-produced buckle from 1959:

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  20. pitpro Likes the game. Dec 23, 2013

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    How's this one look?
    Just bought it on ebay for a song.
    It's got the wabi-sabi and verdigris and dirt[​IMG]
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