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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega Aficionado
Don't fall for a Fake vintage Omegas! Post them here (Not for questions)
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72c
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333674804224
Seller describes this as a hybrid but there's not one original Omega part here
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efauser
·I can R E A D and it was a J O K E. Couldn't care less if it was original.
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jur1
·I almost got caught out by this one:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sea...ster-120m-vintage-mens-wrist-watch/1250108656
Thanks to the info in this thread, I realised this is a fake case set with genuine movement and crystal.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sea...ster-120m-vintage-mens-wrist-watch/1250108656
Thanks to the info in this thread, I realised this is a fake case set with genuine movement and crystal.
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoGood god, people are actually bidding on this. 😲 🤮
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Nepomuceño
·C CMcGReal or fake?
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CMcG
·sorry, deleted
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MtV
·Don’t fall for this one gents. I know it looks almost original but it really isn’t!
All joking aside: I can’t believe how bad some of those examples are. My personal highlights are the 18K, uhm... stainless steel case back:
and how they ran out of space when scratching OMEGA into the movement, so the GA ended up being at an angle 😁
All joking aside: I can’t believe how bad some of those examples are. My personal highlights are the 18K, uhm... stainless steel case back:
and how they ran out of space when scratching OMEGA into the movement, so the GA ended up being at an angle 😁
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega Aficionado
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Sef650
·Really appreciate this forum and this thread in particular, along with others. It obviously represents many hours of work, and each of those hours represent even more hours of research and hands on experience. Incredibly valuable. So thank you.
As a new guy, I have no expertise at all to offer. But I do have the perspective of a new guy, which might have some value. I noticed that you often have to remind people that this thread is not for questions, even questions regarding the authenticity of a new watch. It's likely that some people aren't reading thoroughly enough, and there's probably not a whole lot you can do about that. But the first post also says, "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!" Personally, when I first read this I didn't assume that the invitation to ask questions was an invitation to ask questions elsewhere on the forum. I may not be the only newcomer reading the post this way, which wastes everyone's time and I'm sure I'm not the only one who would rather have our hosts and seasoned members using their time to enlighten us rather than in message board moderation. So my suggestion would be to edit that first post and add "IN A NEW THREAD". So: "Bottom line: ASK BEFORE YOU BUY! (IN A NEW THREAD)" it won't help the chuckleheads who can't read, but it would help those of us who can and it may save you a little frustration too.
As a new guy, I have no expertise at all to offer. But I do have the perspective of a new guy, which might have some value. I noticed that you often have to remind people that this thread is not for questions, even questions regarding the authenticity of a new watch. It's likely that some people aren't reading thoroughly enough, and there's probably not a whole lot you can do about that. But the first post also says, "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!" Personally, when I first read this I didn't assume that the invitation to ask questions was an invitation to ask questions elsewhere on the forum. I may not be the only newcomer reading the post this way, which wastes everyone's time and I'm sure I'm not the only one who would rather have our hosts and seasoned members using their time to enlighten us rather than in message board moderation. So my suggestion would be to edit that first post and add "IN A NEW THREAD". So: "Bottom line: ASK BEFORE YOU BUY! (IN A NEW THREAD)" it won't help the chuckleheads who can't read, but it would help those of us who can and it may save you a little frustration too.
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Iceter
·What's funny is that the Image Watches engraving on the back is trademarked. Apparently that was a company that made promotional watches.
The interwebz says they are closed permanently.
The interwebz says they are closed permanently.
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Heavy Cav
·Buyer beware, these fakes are getting more and more sophisticated every day...
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Heavy Cav
·If I had to see this then you do too
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoAnd the hits keep coming...
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Iceter
·One jewel. Sweet.
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amalaklou
·I just bought this Omega watch(my first) from an online vendor and I have a week to return it and get my money back. These are the pictures of the watch. It seems in surprisingly amazing condition, so I'm a bit skeptical after doing more research... hoping its genuine. I was told the glass is original and everything else is original as well except for the strap which is replaced. Would love advice on this one! Thank you all. very grateful for this forum.
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PlainVanilla
·I just bought this Omega watch(my first) from an online vendor and I have a week to return it and get my money back. These are the pictures of the watch. It seems in surprisingly amazing condition, so I'm a bit skeptical after doing more research... hoping its genuine. I was told the glass is original and everything else is original as well except for the strap which is replaced. Would love advice on this one! Thank you all. very grateful for this forum.
Hello!
This thread is not for questions. Please create a new thread for your inquiry. Thanks!
