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

milewis

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

Matt

GuiltyBoomerang

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 👍

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

U ulackfocus

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!

Privateday7

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

STANDY

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

cicindela

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.

JimInOz

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.

A aznsupra

Hello Guys My name is Steve and i recently won an auction on ebay. Its my first Omega watch so i want to see if its legit and worth the price its going for. Thanks http://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Omega-Constellation-S-S-Automatic-Mens-Watch-w-Original-Cert-Guarantee-/391462499480?hash=item5b24fbb498:g:85QAAOSw71BXP5Ei&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=p4y%2FkEeDuXJXZDDOGxaCZheNb5k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Finrod Felagund

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.

Dr J

Hi!

Whilst I'm able to tell fake vintage breitling's and JLC's apart pretty easily, I'm a complete novices with omega's. A local seller is selling a "vintage seamaster" a friend asked me whether I thought it was legit.

I don't know enough to be sure, but it looks too new to be a '60's model like the seller is claiming, especially the hands. Is it a redial? Complete fake? Legit?

Thanks chaps!