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  1. sirish19 Apr 13, 2016

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    Hi Guys, I am searching for a DON Bezel for my transitional and came across this one on eBay. I noticed that there was an earlier thread questioning this seller's authenticity and wanted to get opinions here to the thoughts on authenticity of this bezel. I appreciate any advice you could give.
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  2. sky21 Apr 13, 2016

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    I saw that thread too, and I admit some of those photos were pretty questionable. This one looks pretty solid to me, the number fonts all look the same, the writing looks correct, etc. Maybe someone else will come along with a magnifying glass and point something out, but my opinion is that it looks good. Steep price to pay for a bezel, but I guess that's where we're at these days.
     
  3. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 13, 2016

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    eBay links?
     
  4. sky21 Apr 13, 2016

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  5. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Apr 13, 2016

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    The font looks a little off doesnt it? Mine all look thinner in regards to 90
     
  6. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 13, 2016

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    I think the bezel is fine. I picked this up recently from a US seller. Both seem to match up fine

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  7. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Apr 13, 2016

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    Hmm i think the 90 is more to the right of the edge and more round no?
     
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  8. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Apr 13, 2016

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    hmmm i have serious doubts ... just look at the "75" vs. "170"... about twice as fat
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    i call rebezel!

    (did I just invent a new term?) :D
     
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  9. Pianist A 12 inch WHAT?!?!? Apr 13, 2016

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    At least two different fonts have existed

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  10. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 13, 2016

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    How many disparaging DON posts are needed to keep the final price under $1,000 USD?
     
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  11. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Apr 13, 2016

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    If you were going to fake a DON... Why not go all out and do a base 1000...
     
  12. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 13, 2016

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    Wasn't this seller accused of doing just that?
     
  13. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Apr 13, 2016

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    ???? I was just being sarcastic...
     
  14. cwindham Apr 13, 2016

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    This bezel is legit, looks good to me. Looking at a side by side comparison of mine it matches up.
     
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  15. sky21 Apr 13, 2016

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    I don't physically own one to compare it to, so thanks for doing that.
     
  16. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 13, 2016

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  17. sky21 Apr 13, 2016

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    That one really seemed sketchy reading that thread. Again, I don't physically own one to compare it to, but there were a lot of holes in that story.
     
  18. cwindham Apr 13, 2016

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    My DON bezel isn't in near as good of shape but I like it showing its age. Anyway, the bezel in question is on the left and mine on the right. Only showing the left side for comparison as someone stated the 7's were off. All the dots are exactly in place but anytime a pristine one comes up I'm sure we will always be skeptical. It's all too easy to replicate these.

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  19. cwindham Apr 13, 2016

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    It's the seller that is sketchy, where does he all
    Of a sudden start finding these RARE bezels and hands in perfect condition? I wouldn't buy from him.
     
  20. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 13, 2016

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    Looking back on that bezel, it probably was legit. The seller had previously irritated everyone by selling steel
    Reductions of 2915-1 bezels and black base 1000 INSERTS (Omega has never sold inserts btw). When he later came to market with this base 1000, everyone was leary. He had some old dials as well.
     
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