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Anyone have a genuine buckle with this off-centre logo?

  1. AdInfinitum May 28, 2017

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    Being an Omega newbie familiar with but a handful of vintage designs (e.g. 1960s), I was wondering if someone could verify the authenticity of this buckle design.

    Many thanks!

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  2. No Mercy May 28, 2017

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    To my eyes this buckle is authentic but it is contemporary, not a vintage one.
     
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  3. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 28, 2017

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    What does the back look like?
     
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  4. GuiltyBoomerang May 28, 2017

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    I must say that doesn't look particularly age correct to me...definitely not 60s.

    For reference here is a 60s buckle on my Constellation.

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    You will want to refer to Desmond's aka @mondodec 's informative and useful buckle and strap essay here and @omegastar 's compendium thread on buckles here.
     
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  5. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado May 28, 2017

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    OPs buckle appears genuine, probably 1970s.
     
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  6. AdInfinitum May 28, 2017

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    A big thanks to all of you; will post my own photos if I decide to buy!
    Hard to tell if there is a hallmark or inscription from the obverse photo; too much resolution sacrificed by zooming in...
    Appreciate the great sources! Bookmarked both and I will pay more attention to the pinned threads next time...
     
  7. Tom Dick and Harry May 28, 2017

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    Your buckle is 1980's or very late 1970's but I soils say 1980 - 1985 ish
     
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  8. AdInfinitum May 30, 2017

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    Further research led me to a Swiss seller on Chrono24 selling some extravagantly expensive watches, who stocks a similar buckle - albeit apparently with the logo on the opposite side: http://www.chrono24.com/omega/brace...m-with-gold-plated-buckle-14mm--id6267399.htm

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    Here's the eBay listing I purchased from, for the curious: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Ome...18mm-New-for-mens-watches-Swiss-/192201654755Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    If the item is genuine then it seems like a pretty good deal for a genuine croc strap, so I ended up taking a chance in purchasing one... fingers crossed!