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aaronjohnjohn
路hi, im new into the vintage game and was thinking about purchasing a vintage omega seamaster but was skeptical about doing it. so can anyone tell me if this is a genuine or fake omega seamaster. much appreciated.
can anyone tell if this is genuine or fake
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aaronjohnjohn
路and if possible and/or knowledgeable, please also tell me what year was it from because the age of the watch always interest me. thank you !
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Davidt
路Genuine, but in poor condition.
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aaronjohnjohn
路Genuine, but in poor condition.
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Davidt
路The case is massively over polished and the movement looks like it's spent years under the sea.
The dial is possibly original but looks to have staining.
Not an attractive watch IMO.
FYI the serial no (19xxxxxx on the movement) and ref no (on the case back) can be used to date it and find more info/examples.
What are your opinions on it?
The dial is possibly original but looks to have staining.
Not an attractive watch IMO.
FYI the serial no (19xxxxxx on the movement) and ref no (on the case back) can be used to date it and find more info/examples.
What are your opinions on it?
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BlackTalon
路路This Space for RentLooks like heavily polished case, movement looks like it probably wasn't serviced very thoroughly in 2014, rotor is/ has marked caseback. Dial shot is not good enough to see if it appears untouched.
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aaronjohnjohn
路The case is massively over polished and the movement looks like it's spent years under the sea.
The dial is possibly original but looks to have staining.
What are your opinions on it?
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gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorThis is a total frankenwatch. The case is much older than the movement or the dial (which I think is a bad refinish anyway)
Ref. 2582 should be a early bumper movement, cal. 351. Here is an example.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0337/lot-dc2e4f4f-07de-4561-ac5b-a61a00f6d68e
This looks like a bunch of Omega parts thrown together.
Run away.
gatorcpa
Ref. 2582 should be a early bumper movement, cal. 351. Here is an example.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0337/lot-dc2e4f4f-07de-4561-ac5b-a61a00f6d68e
This looks like a bunch of Omega parts thrown together.
Run away.
gatorcpa
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Nathan1967
路Hi Aaron
Have a look at @Modest_Proposal cal 562 (I think) on the sales forum here. If that Watch doesn't suit stick around here pick up info and the right one will come along- the OF has better watches, with better sellers who tend to be hobbyists and not dealers out to make a profit.
BTW @gatorcpa 's reply is from a position of great expertise and knowledge. In other words he's saved you from a howler!
All the best
Nathan
Have a look at @Modest_Proposal cal 562 (I think) on the sales forum here. If that Watch doesn't suit stick around here pick up info and the right one will come along- the OF has better watches, with better sellers who tend to be hobbyists and not dealers out to make a profit.
BTW @gatorcpa 's reply is from a position of great expertise and knowledge. In other words he's saved you from a howler!
All the best
Nathan
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aaronjohnjohn
路would u guys have a look at this and tell me your opinion on it as well ?
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efauser
路My opinion is that you spend more time researching and learning, before you piss away your hard-earned money. I recommend you start here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/ If this is from the same seller, your definition of reputable and mine are a bit different. Unless, the seller is disclosing everything that has been pointed out so far.
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Canuck
路Re: the subject watch. Case quite corroded around the perimeter, and quite likely cannot be sealed properly. Movement looks washed out. Rotor has been dragging on the bridges beneath it, as well as on the under side of the case back. By the time you fix up what is wrong with this one, you'll have rather a lot of money invested in it. I'd be looking for a much better watch if I were you.
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aaronjohnjohn
路thanks all for your input, i will definitely be buying from somewhere else now. AGAIN, THANKS !
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kreyke
路Re: the subject watch. Case quite corroded around the perimeter, and quite likely cannot be sealed properly. Movement looks washed out. Rotor has been dragging on the bridges beneath it, as well as on the under side of the case back. By the time you fix up what is wrong with this one, you'll have rather a lot of money invested in it. I'd be looking for a much better watch if I were you.
How did you identify that the rotor had been dragging on the bridge beneath? The faint black marks next to the swan neck regulator? Trying to learn to gauge movement conditions as well. Haha.
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gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorHow did you identify that the rotor had been dragging on the bridge beneath? The faint black marks next to the swan neck regulator? Trying to learn to gauge movement conditions as well. Haha.
Look at the rotor near the word "Swiss". See how the edge has been flattened? That's from rubbing against the caseback.
However, with this watch, it's impossible to tell if this is caused by wear inside the movement (although that's a good bet), or simply because the movement has been shoved into a case that was not designed for it.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
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jumpingsecond
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Look at the rotor near the word "Swiss". See how the edge has been flattened? That's from rubbing against the caseback.
However, with this watch, it's impossible to tell if this is caused by wear inside the movement (although that's a good bet), or simply because the movement has been shoved into a case that was not designed for it.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
Awesome- Thanks for asking the question & thanks for the informative response. Knowing is half the battle!
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Temprus
路This is a total frankenwatch. The case is much older than the movement or the dial (which I think is a bad refinish anyway)
Ref. 2582 should be a early bumper movement, cal. 351. Here is an example.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0337/lot-dc2e4f4f-07de-4561-ac5b-a61a00f6d68e
This looks like a bunch of Omega parts thrown together.
Run away.
gatorcpa
gatorcpa Is right. 100% frankenwatch
