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

Tenderandy · Apr 14, 2016

JimInOz
OK, they're both authentic.

Now do you know how big they are?
Have you Googled the Omega case numbers to see similar examples on the interwebs?
Can you see any problems with the watches?

And finally, one bit of critical information is the price, how much are they being offered for or are they in an auction?

More info given helps us to guide you.

Yes, answers to your questions as follows:
1. Both 35-36mm
2. I have requested the serial numbers from the seller, but I'm not sure if the case they're in is original
3. I'm not very experienced at looking at vintage watches, but they look good to me
4. Automatic c. £250; manual c. £180

Does that information paint a better picture?

JimInOz · Apr 14, 2016

Now we're getting somewhere.

Let me give them a closer look, in the meantime.

T Tenderandy
Yes, answers to your questions as follows:
1. Both 35-36mm It's good to check size, vintage often are smaller than current fashions
2. I have requested the serial numbers from the seller, but I'm not sure if the case they're in is original Serials will only date the watch, case number will tell you the model and what caliber is used.
3. I'm not very experienced at looking at vintage watches, but they look good to me I agree, the both look OK, the more you research, the more you will learn.
4. Automatic c. £250; manual c. £180 We need some UK based people to comment, prices can vary greatly by location.

Does that information paint a better picture?

JimInOz · Apr 14, 2016

Both cases have been a bit over polished.
The auto movement needs attention to the rotor bushing, rotor has been rubbing on the case.
The dials look OK from the pictures provided.
If you aren't in it for "collector value" but just want a nice clean looking vintage Omega these would be OK.
It depends on how much you can afford to spend. Also factor in the cost of servicing unless the seller can prove that they have been correctly serviced.

Tenderandy · Apr 14, 2016

JimInOz
Both cases have been a bit over polished.
The auto movement needs attention to the rotor bushing, rotor has been rubbing on the case.
The dials look OK from the pictures provided.
If you aren't in it for "collector value" but just want a nice clean looking vintage Omega these would be OK.
It depends on how much you can afford to spend. Also factor in the cost of servicing unless the seller can prove that they have been correctly serviced.

Thank you very much for your comments

vesseli · Apr 14, 2016

Hello everybody, newbie here.

First of all it´s just so great there´s such a place that one can ask for help recognizing a fake. I would have no means for myself apart from the most obvieous ones that look like my 3yrs old has smithed with a hammer and painted afterwards.

Anyway, I´m thinking of finally going for a vintage Omega, looking for a simple automatic everyday watch. Here´s my candidate on the photos.

Supposed to be from 1958. According to a watchmaker (he´s selling) it runs nicely. He´s asking 1.000€ for it, serviced.
Is it real? Any thought of the price?

br,
Vesseli
Finland

Pete1 · Apr 14, 2016

CanberraOmega
Hi and welcome. Wha has yor research discovered? Have you found many that look similar? Are there any issues/concerns you have found?

my concern is the hour batons at 12, 3, 6 and 9. I've only seen one like this one and it was on ebay. the seller said it was repainted but original. The person I bought mine from said it was genuine and everything else he said about the watch seems to hold up (fore instance its not the original crystal but he was up and forward about that before I bought). Could it just be a rare dial? I know the Omega Seamaster 30 had quite a few dials.
Thanks for any help you can give

tamura · Apr 17, 2016

JimInOz
Ah yes, I remember now. Lovely watch and a great memento.

NOW FIX THAT BLOODY ARSE ABOUT LINK!

My OCD meter went to 99 when I saw that.

😁

😁😁

Ajanjaroen · Apr 21, 2016

Hi, everyone. I know this is my first post, but I picked this up on the bay recently with what I thought would be a good "or best offer" deal. Purchased it on an impulse buy. Can anybody shed some info on it? It appears that it's probably a vintage Seamaster with a refinished dial? Lug to lug measures approx 34mm and case to crown is approx 32mm. Appears to have a pressed on case, so I can't really see the movement. But, it winds solidly and appears to be keeping great time. Beat is very low as well, which I can presume may be normal..Came with a cheap "leather" strap. Anyway, onto the pics. Hope somebody can help me out and shed some light! Thanks in advance!

GuiltyBoomerang · Apr 22, 2016

Ajanjaroen
It appears that it's probably a vintage Seamaster with a refinished dial? Lug to lug measures approx 34mm and case to crown is approx 32mm. Appears to have a pressed on case, so I can't really see the movement. But, it winds solidly and appears to be keeping great time. Hope somebody can help me out and shed some light! Thanks in advance!

If it were a Seamaster, it should have the hippocampus logo on the back of the watch as well as the word Seamaster underneath it. Could be a genuine dial without an associated watch type - i.e a basic no-name Omega watch. Check the caseback and send a photo - or alternatively, send it to a watchmaker to open it up for you 😀

Ajanjaroen · Apr 22, 2016

GuiltyBoomerang
If it were a Seamaster, it should have the hippocampus logo on the back of the watch as well as the word Seamaster underneath it. Could be a genuine dial without an associated watch type - i.e a basic no-name Omega watch. Check the caseback and send a photo - or alternatively, send it to a watchmaker to open it up for you 😀

I appreciate your input! I hope it's a basic Omega at the very least. I work with with my hands on machinery and I just want something nice to wear without worrying too much.

I must have forgotten to post the caseback picture. It's flat, plain, and nothing printed on it. I'm going to take it to a local watch smith today and see if he can open it up to get a visual on the movement.

Ajanjaroen · Apr 22, 2016

So I made a visit to my local watch smith who just happens to have a good selection of vintage pieces. He popped off the case back. Let me know what you experts think!

GuiltyBoomerang · Apr 22, 2016

Ajanjaroen
So I made a visit to my local watch smith who just happens to have a good selection of vintage pieces. He popped off the case back. Let me know what you experts think!

Looks like a great find! You have an Omega from 1964, based on the Cal 600 movement serial number being in the 21 million range.

Caseback is genuine with the serial there indicating your watch is a manual wind, with a central second hand. It also indicates the watch is non-water resistant. Something to bear in mind should it be a wet day 👍

As for the flat outside of the caseback, that appears from similar makes with this caseback reference and movement to be correct.

Again, great find! I would suggest getting it serviced before your everyday wear to fully enjoy it in good health 😁

A welcome to the forum as well! I would like to ask that you get a profile picture at the very least for your account...the more experienced forum people will be more than happy to give you one of their own making! (Dun dun dun ::stirthepot::

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Ajanjaroen · Apr 22, 2016

GuiltyBoomerang
Looks like a great find! You have an Omega from 1964, based on the Cal 600 movement serial number being in the 21 million range.

Caseback is genuine with the serial there indicating your watch is a manual wind, with a central second hand. It also indicates the watch is non-water resistant. Something to bear in mind should it be a wet day 👍

As for the flat outside of the caseback, that appears from similar makes with this caseback reference and movement to be correct.

Again, great find! I would suggest getting it serviced before your everyday wear to fully enjoy it in good health 😁

A welcome to the forum as well! I would like to ask that you get a profile picture at the very least for your account...the more experienced forum people will be more than happy to give you one of their own making! (Dun dun dun )

Thanks for the information! It's greatly appreciated! I started off with a Speed Master Pro and fell in love with Omega. After finding this deal, it got me more interested and I here I am! Thanks again!

Picture profile will be updated shortly! Haha!

jonnybeal · Apr 23, 2016

Hi guys,

Anyone have any idea whether this is indeed the correct movement for a rectangular Omega Speedmaster?

I can't quite work out whether this is kosher. Case rear is definitely part of a Tissot.

Jon

lezlangdon · Apr 24, 2016

V vesseli
Hello everybody, newbie here.

First of all it´s just so great there´s such a place that one can ask for help recognizing a fake. I would have no means for myself apart from the most obvieous ones that look like my 3yrs old has smithed with a hammer and painted afterwards.

Anyway, I´m thinking of finally going for a vintage Omega, looking for a simple automatic everyday watch. Here´s my candidate on the photos.

Supposed to be from 1958. According to a watchmaker (he´s selling) it runs nicely. He´s asking 1.000€ for it, serviced.
Is it real? Any thought of the price?

br,
Vesseli
Finland

a nice early 500 series auto, my only reservation and it's only personal taste really is that from the early 60's these watches came with screw back cases which a better at keeping the water out. It's all the money too, there are some on e-bay at half that figure or less but having said that, there are fewer with each passing year so if you like it, make him an offer

lezlangdon · Apr 24, 2016

J jonnybeal
Hi guys,

Anyone have any idea whether this is indeed the correct movement for a rectangular Omega Speedmaster?

I can't quite work out whether this is kosher. Case rear is definitely part of a Tissot.

Jon

Omega 1010 auto movements were cheaper successors to the 560 series watches, not related to Speedmasters in anyway

sky21 · Apr 24, 2016

OmegaCal66
Hmm, from same seller, is it a rare 69 speedie transitional (is there such thing?) or another assembly?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-O...anical-Hand-winding-Mens-Watch-/182102223856?

The main issue with this one is the bezel, you would need to pay at least $1000 for a correct one so add that to the price of the watch as listed. Also, the serial of 2968xxxx is correct for a pre-moon 69 but later than the generally accepted range for a true transitional.

milewis · Apr 25, 2016

I was wearing what I believed to be my grandfathers Omega seamaster at a wedding this weekend. Another groomsman who is in to watches noticed the watch and asked me about it. He asked to look at it, and as he looked at it, I thought he acted odd. Due to his actions, I decided to actually research the watch. I now believe that is odd behavior was his noticing that the watch was a fake, and he was too polite to say so. I have attached some pictures. Can one of the experts here confirm or deny my suspicions?
Thanks,

GuiltyBoomerang · Apr 25, 2016

milewis
I was wearing what I believed to be my grandfathers Omega seamaster at a wedding this weekend. Another groomsman who is in to watches noticed the watch and asked me about it. He asked to look at it, and as he looked at it, I thought he acted odd. Due to his actions, I decided to actually research the watch. I now believe that is odd behavior was his noticing that the watch was a fake, and he was too polite to say so. I have attached some pictures. Can one of the experts here confirm or deny my suspicions?
Thanks,

Pictures are broken links, use the 'Add Photos' button at the bottom.

milewis · Apr 25, 2016

GuiltyBoomerang
Pictures are broken links, use the 'Add Photos' button at the bottom.

Fixed. Thank you for the tech support (been trying to fix the links since I posted it).

Matt

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