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Any Ideas on this Omega Watch
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timecube
·What has your research suggested so far?
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Is this a watch in your possession, or one you're considering purchasing?
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Is this a watch in your possession, or one you're considering purchasing?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorAs fake as fake can be.
Not worth the time to research.
gatorcpa
Not worth the time to research.
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SkunkPrince
·But if one didn't know it was fake, wouldn't it at least be worth the effort of finding that out?
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timecube
·It's hard to prove a negative. Much easier for us to say, not Omega.
I mean: the dial, movement, case, caseback all point with 100% certainty that it's phony. The dial alone has several features that never appear on a legitimate Omega watch. Any one of these would be sufficient for someone with any familiarity with real and not-real Omega styled watches to recognize it as a pile of garbage.
But if OP knew it was a pile of garbage, he wouldn't have asked the question.
So, research is how you get to recognize these sort of things.
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SkunkPrince
·Different people have different needs at different times. The Milwaukee Public Library has a service called "Ready Reference" for when you just need one fact soonish without having to do all of the sometimes onerous research yourself.
For example, when I still had a landline, I used Western Electric 302 desk sets. I needed to know the exchange name that went with my exchange, 54X. In a very short period of time, I was told that exchange was "LIncoln" (the first two letters capitalized on purpose), so my phone number was LIncoln 5-XXXX.
The internet explosion has made a lot of data available, it is true... but it is hard to determine what is true knowledge.
For example, when I still had a landline, I used Western Electric 302 desk sets. I needed to know the exchange name that went with my exchange, 54X. In a very short period of time, I was told that exchange was "LIncoln" (the first two letters capitalized on purpose), so my phone number was LIncoln 5-XXXX.
The internet explosion has made a lot of data available, it is true... but it is hard to determine what is true knowledge.
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Dan S
·As noted, it's not an Omega. It looks like a Lorsa movement to me. The caliber number is beneath that Swiss mark under the balance. For what it's worth, it's quite an old fake, so it is a bit of a curiosity.
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Fallout Boy
·My opinion: from a certain price on I need a 10x magnifying glass and should know what an original (dial) looks like. Studying at C24 helps, but doesn't rule out errors. I know, for example, my original Seamaster and Constellation under 30x magnification.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaAs noted, it's not an Omega. It looks like a Lorsa movement to me. The caliber number is beneath that Swiss mark under the balance. For what it's worth, it's quite an old fake, so it is a bit of a curiosity.
Probably a Lorsa 238 variant. BTW, it probably wouldn't have a "Swiss mark" ...............
Ah shit, as I was typing this I saw the post above 😁
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Jef2611
·Thanks everybody it looked dodgy to my uneducated eye. It was given to me with a number of real vintage Omegas.
It will go back to the bottom of my junk box..
thanks again.. I think we can close this thread now
Jeff
It will go back to the bottom of my junk box..
thanks again.. I think we can close this thread now
Jeff
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Edward53
·Thanks everybody it looked dodgy to my uneducated eye. It was given to me with a number of real vintage Omegas.
It will go back to the bottom of my junk box..
thanks again.. I think we can close this thread now
Jeff
You can't post that on a vintage Omega collectors' forum and just leave it there!
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Jef2611
·I’m not sure what you mean “Edward 53” in your reply. If it is a criticism of me then a solution would help.
As a new member to this forum any positive help is appreciated. Criticism without a suggested solution
seems really poor form..
Jeff
As a new member to this forum any positive help is appreciated. Criticism without a suggested solution
seems really poor form..
Jeff
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI’m not sure what you mean “Edward 53” in your reply. If it is a criticism of me then a solution would help.
As a new member to this forum any positive help is appreciated. Criticism without a suggested solution
seems really poor form..
Jeff
It's OK Jeff, @Edward53 was intimating that, as you has OTHER Omega watches, it is your Ω beholden and Ω sworn duty to post photos of said watches.
There was not criticism involved (simply lost in translation).
Now let's see some of those other Omega watches.
Cheers
Jim
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Edward53
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Jef2611
·Well I have
1. Memomaster quartz in gold a bit worn but still looks good. Need batterys to see if it’s functional.
2. F300 with the tuning fork movement in gold with a red bezel. Looks great and runs well
3. Another f300 in SS in a different case almost like the Seiko Helmet Case. Runs well also.
4. A beautiful slim Geneva in Gold..
5. A couple of Devilles
6. A few more Genevas that run but in not so good condition.
7. I also have a Bulova with the same movement as the f300’s
Plus others I’ll post some photos I have and photograph some others..
1. Memomaster quartz in gold a bit worn but still looks good. Need batterys to see if it’s functional.
2. F300 with the tuning fork movement in gold with a red bezel. Looks great and runs well
3. Another f300 in SS in a different case almost like the Seiko Helmet Case. Runs well also.
4. A beautiful slim Geneva in Gold..
5. A couple of Devilles
6. A few more Genevas that run but in not so good condition.
7. I also have a Bulova with the same movement as the f300’s
Plus others I’ll post some photos I have and photograph some others..
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Edward53
·The F300 is lovely. Thanks for showing these.
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·An interesting thing about the Bulova the original battery was mercury and the silver oxide replacement needs a little rubber ring to help position the smaller battery..you can see it in the photo..
