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

  1. GuiltyBoomerang Apr 25, 2016

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    A fake. Unfortunate; however, since it was your grandfather's, keep it as a momento; he too would have appreciated the service this watch gave to him :)

    If you really want to find a nice Seamaster, look inside the Sales (https://omegaforums.net/forums/watches-for-sale/) or Private Sales (https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/) forums - they're chock-a-block full of deals if you're looking for vintage and/or modern. Just make sure to do some research and post a thread up asking for recommendations before you pull the trigger :thumbsup:

    Also, please check out the to-read-as-a-new-member here thread: https://omegaforums.net/threads/for-the-new-members-read.23288/ as well as the Vintage Omega Posting thread here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-posting-guide.383/ Both contain really helpful tips that will serve you well as you post and browse on the forums.

    And one more thing! Find a profile picture before an admin gives you one of their own diabolical creation ::stirthepot::
     
    Edited Apr 25, 2016
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  2. Hijak Apr 25, 2016

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    Outstanding response!:thumbsup:
     
  3. Pvt-Public May 7, 2016

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  4. roel1955 May 9, 2016

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    Good to know this information
     
  5. roel1955 May 9, 2016

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  6. roel1955 May 9, 2016

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    looks so real, good you didnt buy it, i would have done it and be burned
     
  7. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector May 9, 2016

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    THIS IS NOT A " IS THIS NOT A FAKE THREAD OR SHOULD I BUY THIS "

    THIS IS A THREAD TO POST FAKES SO NEWBIES DONT GET CAUGHT OUT.

    IF YOU WANT ADVICE ON A WATCH START A THREAD
     
  8. stiofan WUS topic importer May 9, 2016

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    The thread is so confusing now, it might be better if the "is this fake?" posts are deleted.
     
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  9. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 9, 2016

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    This thread has always been confusing, because people post here that should not. We try to move or remove posts to new threads , don't often have the time to catch them.
     
  10. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 9, 2016

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    Would it be better to report the post? At the very least, we should all probably quit responding, until the post gets moved.
     
  11. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 9, 2016

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    Would not hurt
     
  12. blacksharpie May 17, 2016

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-196...266798?hash=item41aa9ca4ee:g:g1oAAOSwHJhXM9TsPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    Beware. This guy looks to be manufacturing these on some scale. This is at least the third listing I've seen recently with movements having unique serials. Dial, case, bezel and hands are various levels of horrible. For those interested, bezel should be matte and numbers are too tall, "automatic" should be longer than "omega" "T Swiss T" should not tun into minute markers, hands are too blunt, case is missing notches on side at 3 and 9, case back markings are way too deep. People are bidding serious money on this crap.

    Looks like the same guy has two ebay accounts, "qqpart11" and "timeq22." Has sold nearly identical fakes on both accounts and the cities that are listed are adjacent.

    Please help out and report it to ebay.
     
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  13. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 17, 2016

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    I admire your intent, but unless it's an obvious fake, it will be hard to convince the eBay moderators.
    What wording do you suggest we put in the 100 character report box to make it clear to them that this is a fake?

    I'm not trying to be a PITA, but things like this (franken/mod) are hard to define to those in charge of an auction site.
     
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  14. blacksharpie May 17, 2016

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    Totally. I appreciate what your saying and to anyone but us weirdos who know the details it looks authentic. But it's so glaringly fake, not franken, that it just bugs me. One report for sure won't make a difference but perhaps if enough people chime in? And if this was a one off I could be convinced that the seller has no idea, but like I said, it's at least the third in the last couple of months.

    EDIT: plus he's also selling a fake Tudor Ranger.
     
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  15. Holma20 May 18, 2016

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    The emblem is so bad on the fake ones haha
     
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  16. uwsearch May 20, 2016

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    fake seamaster 300Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  17. aznsupra May 27, 2016

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    Edited May 28, 2016
  18. Finrod Felagund May 27, 2016

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    Hi Steve, few lines above members tried to explain that this not the right place to ask... please read before posting.
    BTW seems to be legit but hardly polished.
    Please open a thread and experts will tell you much more than I.
     
  19. aznsupra May 28, 2016

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    Thank you
     
  20. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 28, 2016

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    Please read the title of this thread:
    Don't fall for a Fake vintage Omegas! Post them here (Not for questions)

    You'll probably get an answer if you start a thread about it.