Don't fall for a Fake vintage Omegas! Post them here (Not for questions)

X350 XJR · Oct 25, 2014

miguel.eabdala · Oct 25, 2014

X350 XJR
Your watch is genuine.

http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-watches-database?ref=15264

Thank you, fortunately

miguel.eabdala · Oct 25, 2014

Another one of the million variations hahah!

cicindela · Oct 26, 2014

M miguel.eabdala
Another one of the million variations hahah!

👎 👎 👎

X350 XJR · Oct 26, 2014

Steelmaster · Oct 30, 2014

Got offered this one, whats your opinion on it?

X350 XJR · Oct 30, 2014

S Steelmaster
Got offered this one, whats your opinion on it?

It's genuine but with an incorrectly refinished dial.

PASS

X350 XJR · Nov 3, 2014

I find the case back on this one particularly amusing...Introducing the new Conmaster.

X350 XJR · Nov 3, 2014

X350 XJR · Nov 19, 2014

shjack · Nov 19, 2014

In Germany, such stuff is called "Autobahngold".

This phenomenon started in the late 50's and was recognized until the 70's. And currently... it's coming up again.
In Germany, each Autobahn have authorized "Raststätten" (directly translates as "resting places" = service plazas) every 30-100 kilometers
where you can fill up gas, have something to eat (similar to some rather expensice diner) or pick up some stuff.

The "Autobahngold" scam works as follows:
Let's say you make a stop at a Raststätte for picking up something to eat. After having run your errands, some guy comes over to you and starts to tell you a story like he ran out of money an he's trapped at that place because he can't get fuel. But WOW, after having said that, he presents a nice looking golden watch, very nice looking... he says, "I know...this watch is much more valuable, but I'm in a hurry, gimme some 200 bucks for that beauty so I can fill up my tank and manage to still reach my important appointment in time...don't think twice, this is your deal of the year!". You only think once: "WOW, this watch must be worth at least 1500 or 2000 bucks, let's do it!" And then you buy one of those worthless copies, you buy "Autobahngold".

mozambique · Nov 25, 2014

That's a great scam. Will put in my back pocket next time the watch fund is running low 😀

X350 XJR · Dec 3, 2014

haas · Dec 4, 2014

Can any advise if this is real? If so I'll be buying it.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/271689421510

Item number 271689421510

bjarkimarv · Dec 9, 2014

Im thinking of buying my first omega. Can someone tell me if its fake or not by looking at the pictures?

Best regards from Iceland

X350 XJR · Dec 9, 2014

B bjarkimarv
Im thinking of buying my first omega. Can someone tell me if its fake or not by looking at the pictures?

Best regards from Iceland

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Genuine.

Mothra · Dec 9, 2014

X350 XJR
Genuine.

But the movement looks like its rubbing hard on the case back. If they can't prove its fixed, the watch needs to be cheap.

bjarkimarv · Dec 9, 2014

Mothra
But the movement looks like its rubbing hard on the case back. If they can't prove its fixed, the watch needs to be cheap.

325$

Would you say that is a fair price? It is running good now but do you think it would need repair in short time if it is rubbing hard in the case back?

Mothra · Dec 9, 2014

So it's fairly cheap, but the case is in rough condition, crown looks lost, and you have a strong suspicion the rotor axle is knackered. I'm not sure if the parts are available, so if it were me I'd keep looking.... others may disagree.

bjarkimarv · Dec 9, 2014

Mothra
So it's fairly cheap, but the case is in rough condition, crown looks lost, and you have a strong suspicion the rotor axle is knackered. I'm not sure if the parts are available, so if it were me I'd keep looking.... others may disagree.

I appreciate your comments, i am really learning. Thank you. 😀 But it is definitely a genuine watch?

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