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

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Yeah, definitely no Bueno. I recently visited a local vintage watch shop and every single Omega they had (5 or 6) was fake or had a poor redial.

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

Here's a classic fake Seamaster:

FakeSMfront.jpg FakeSMmove.jpg FakeSMback.jpg


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:

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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!
 
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Want to build a fake seamaster 120 135.027 or even an automatic date 166.027 ??

Here are the kits !!

Fake seller from UK: chronolight_international (13 iconYellowStar_25x25.gif )

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362800845295

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362800849315


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Hello to all.
I am Novice Speedmaster aficionado.
I own a full set, 145.022 , 1971.
I want to buy a 105.012 but have some concerns with the bracelet.
Can you guide to whom can help me about that.

Best regards

Pal Selley
 
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First time contributing to this forum, pretty sure on this one but feel free to tell me I’m wrong;
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First time contributing to this forum, pretty sure on this one but feel free to tell me I’m wrong;
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Reported and now removed.
 
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Interesting that the seller keeps all sales private so you can't see what else they have passed off.
 
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Fake&franken specialist xtime99 (72 ) from South California is back with a fake admiralty red ancoretta that was never produced by Omega!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274087097342

he sold similar ones with blue dial in the past

Bezel is fake
Case, caseback, crown are fake (not even similar to real one)
Hands are fake
DIAL DOESN'T EVEN EXIST FOR REAL: the automatic no date "ancoretta" does not exist (would be the 165.054), it does exist as automatic+date 166.054 with 565 caliber or manual+nodate 135.042 with 601 caliber (all serial range is 29M to 30M 1970-1971)

That watch is automatic NO date 550 caliber 18M (1961) with date 166.054 case reference... a model never produced by Omega


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I was looking for a pretty basic 60's steel case, and came across these from the same seller...would yall say theyre legit? Im not looking for the greatest example, but i am looking for original dial/crown, unpolished case...and most importantly an actual legit Omega!

This one's 'OMEGA' engraving on the movement seems worn off, and idk if the case is unpolished with that brushing. What do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Gene...633029?hash=item3d8db7b945:g:w8gAAOSwIJZdDHNI

The seller (large available stock from Japan) has a bunch that are more or less similar, but each probably have their own slight concerns..
This one doesnt have a signed crown
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Gene...818189?hash=item3b33b8c78d:g:kRQAAOSwhFpdDGFU
Thers also this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Gene...631262?hash=item3b3c3bef1e:g:zTUAAOSw4uhcgM0c

Any thoughts about these pieces would be appreciated, thank you!
 
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I was looking for a pretty basic 60's steel case, and came across these from the same seller...would yall say theyre legit? Im not looking for the greatest example, but i am looking for original dial/crown, unpolished case...and most importantly an actual legit Omega!

This one's 'OMEGA' engraving on the movement seems worn off, and idk if the case is unpolished with that brushing. What do you think?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Gene...633029?hash=item3d8db7b945:g:w8gAAOSwIJZdDHNI

The seller (large available stock from Japan) has a bunch that are more or less similar, but each probably have their own slight concerns..
This one doesnt have a signed crown
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Gene...818189?hash=item3b33b8c78d:g:kRQAAOSwhFpdDGFU
Thers also this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Gene...631262?hash=item3b3c3bef1e:g:zTUAAOSw4uhcgM0c

Any thoughts about these pieces would be appreciated, thank you!

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...I thought the "Post them here" meant post what youre looking at so you dont fall for them!
And that "not for questions" meant not for general questions.
My bad! Sorry about that!
 
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