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  1. TripFountain Aug 9, 2018

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    Hey Omega Experts!

    I'd love your views on whether this is a genuine item or a frankenstein/fake - see images below.

    Description:
    From the serial number on the original Omega calibre 620 movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1969. The watch, model 511.213, is signed 5x.
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    Looking on the Omega Vintage Watch Database for the model - 511.213 - I couldn't find a watch that matched the imagery of the watchface (i.e. arabic numerals, no second hand etc). Comes with non-Omega steel bracely or leather strap.

    Is it a good buy at US$230/180 UK pounds?

    Thanks so much!
    CK
    Dimensions:
    Width with crown 21.6 mm
    Width without crown 20.0 mm
    Between lugs 10 mm
    Lug to lug length 25.8 mm
    Case Thickness 6.5 mm
    Bracelet maximum length 170 mm
     
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  2. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Aug 9, 2018

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    Genuine, but way overpriced even at half the asking price.
     
  3. Vitezi Aug 9, 2018

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    The Geneve model was sort of a mid-range model for Omega in the late 1960s, seen here offered in gold in an Italian catalog from 1968:
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    There is relatively little demand for ladies vintage watches in the collectibles market today, so you should be able to drive a hard bargain if that's the watch you want. Don't forget to get it serviced by a watchmaker (who is experienced with vintage watches) if you intend to wear it.
     
  4. kaisiang098 Aug 9, 2018

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    Looks alright. But if you're going for vintage ladies watches may i suggest the ladymatics and they can be had around the US$100 mark.
     
  5. Canuck Aug 9, 2018

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    Watches for women don’t generally sell really well. Women’s motivations in choosing the watches that appeal to them are different to what motivates men. Make a low ball offer of less than half the asking price. Find out how badly the seller wants to move it. I find the dial to be most unattractive.
     
  6. OmegaLover Omega, please be my Valentine! Aug 9, 2018

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    Yellow markers painted in black on a steel case?
     
  7. TripFountain Aug 10, 2018

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    Hey I just wanted to say THANKS SO MUCH to all of you excellent Omega experts. You've really helped me. I've decided the watch is too expensive and (as suggested) will make a lower off and otherwise look for a ladymatic or something. Saved me, thanks!