Here are some tips to help you avoid purchasing a fake vintage Omega.

Here's a classic fake Seamaster:







First, you won't find "antimagnetic" or a jewel count on the dial of any Seamaster. Second, that's one crappy movement. Omega copper plated their movements since the word Seamaster has been used on the dial. Third, Omega never put the hallmarks (like the Ω WATCH Co inside the triangle or the 18K 0.750) you see on this watch's caseback on the outside - they were always on the inside.


Thread it came from: http://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-elecromagnetic.6234/

Here's another example in a different case:



The thread it came from:

http://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-not-found.6152/


Bottom line: ASK BEFORE YOU BUY! Part of the reason this forum exists is to help less experienced people buy decent vintage watches without getting ripped off. We don't even charge! It's a FREE service!

 

"We don't even charge! It's a FREE service!"

Smallprint: You pay in other more Evil backhanded ways.....




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In all seriousness, this is a great place to check out, BEFORE you purchase an expensive piece.

 

Not only they look very fake, they look awfully ugly-faked!

 

Thanks to the experts for their advice on a pg Connie I was considering placing a bid on. The generosity of experienced members is invaluable.

Conor

 

Another fake vintage Seamaster:



From this thread:

http://omegaforums.net/threads/fake-seamaster.6342/

 

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RARE "L" SHAPED LUGS!!

 

Another one with the markings on the outside of the caseback:







from this thread:

http://omegaforums.net/threads/hy-i-need-some-information-fake-or.6418/

 

At least it doesn't say ANTIMAGNETIC on the dial.

 

...and looks to be a less cheap movement than the others (everything is relative)

 

keep this thread going. it is very useful.

 

http://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-18k-antimagnetic-value.6656/

 

I almost get burned by this fake gold pie pan last December

 

Swiss Made!
But still a fake.
Movement used is an AS1130, refer here if interested.
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&4&2uswk&AS_1130