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Any red flags that point to replica on this Seamaster

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Hello, I have purchased this Ref- 2531.80 off Chrono 24 and have a grace period to try and authenticate. I know you guys cannot confirm it is authentic, but just curious if anything seems off. The only thing I was weary about is there is really no fading on the aluminum bezel insert after quite a few years. Also the blue on the bezel really isn't this saturated it's just my lighting is poor and I bumped up the brightness for more visibility. I do not have the ability to get it to an authorized dealer during the escrow grace period to check due to my location. Thanks for any and all help.
 
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Looks fine to me, the pip looks right which is the usual tell for an aftermarket insert. Omega have been replacing faded bezels on these gratis if the watch was sent in for an official service in the past few years so that might explain why it looks like new. Or it was replaced at the senders cost at some point perhaps. Seawater seems to accelerate the fade, maybe this one was kept dry.
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Looks fine to me, the pip looks right which is the usual tell for an aftermarket insert. Omega have been replacing faded bezels on these gratis if the watch was sent in for an official service in the past few years to that might explain why it looks like new. Or it was replaced at the senders cost at some point perhaps. Seawater seems to increase the fade, maybe this one was kept dry.
Great, thank you for your reply.
 
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Date window, He valve and crown are the quick checks. Yours looks good.
 
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Nice example of a classic! And welcome to one of the friendliest and most informative communities on the Web.
 
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The only thing I was weary about is there is really no fading on the aluminum bezel insert after quite a few years.
Looks fine to me and I wouldn’t let a lack of fade concern you 👍

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