eBay gamble what do you think?

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nurseford25

·Jul 7, 2016

So I rolled the dice on this today. We will see next week when it gets here but from the crappy pics I think I did alright considering the winning bid was $1,575. Let me know what you guys think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seama...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

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shutterlife

·Jul 7, 2016

looks real, wish i had that kind of gambling money. Nice score.

 

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dougiedude

·Jul 7, 2016·Carpe horologium!

Be sure to update with quality pics when it arrives...

great price if it's in good condition 👍...

 

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Taddyangle

·Jul 7, 2016

Very favorable price. No box or papers. The replicas for these modern Omegas are really good these days, so no way to tell with the worst pics ever used to try and sell a watch.

You can use the serial to see if it matches up to the expected model. Also, on these 8500 models with the crown pulled out part way you can advance the hour hand only. I don't think the replicas have this feature (yet).

Post clear pics of movement and the guys here can help you validate the authenticity.

I have the same watch but a blue dial. I love it.

 

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Foo2rama

·Jul 7, 2016·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

You have bigger balls then me for those pics and a first time seller on a watch with known good quality fakes.

 

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dougiedude

·Jul 8, 2016·Carpe horologium!

Yes, a chance of a fake is quite possible, but such is the risk with such poor description, and unknown seller... a gamble, no doubt...

... the consolation is the somewhat drawn-out process (and no real guarantee) of recourse through the eBay/PayPal protection system if the seller doesn't cooperate... I've done it once for a watch not fully accurate as described, and it wasn't too bad... two months, full refund.

 

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nurseford25

·Jul 8, 2016

dougiedude

Yes, a chance of a fake is quite possible, but such is the risk with such poor description, and unknown seller... a gamble, no doubt...

... the consolation is the somewhat drawn-out process (and no real guarantee) of recourse through the eBay/PayPal protection system if the seller doesn't cooperate... I've done it once for a watch not fully accurate as described, and it wasn't too bad... two months, full refund.

eBay's buyer protection program is my default plan. I'm very familiar with the 8500 movement as I have a PO. The tells that I was looking for seem to be there i.e. A black silicon balance wheel and really the over all look of the watch (grainy as the pics may be). My wife has the 38.5 mm version of this exact watch so I will be comparing closely.
I will be sure to update with legitimate pictures once it arrives. Can't wait. I'm hoping that this is one of those great eBay stories where a nice watch was found for a great price. Time will tell. Thanks for the input everybody.

 

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nurseford25

·Jul 8, 2016

This sums up my feelings at this moment.

 

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Nactex

·Jul 9, 2016

Also, the serial on the movement should match the serial on the case, if it is real.

 

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plowjockey

·Jul 9, 2016

Well 13 other bidders seemed to think it was worth a punt too, so you could be lucky.

 

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nurseford25

·Jul 11, 2016

So I'm very happy to report that it looks like the gamble paid off. Let me know what you think. Serial numbers match. Here are some non blurry pics.

 

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OMGRLX

·Jul 11, 2016

nurseford25

So I'm very happy to report that it looks like the gamble paid off. Let me know what you think. Serial numbers match. Here are some non blurry pics.

I'm so happy for you! Great catch on the bay! 😀
Love me an AT (preferably black dial), been on the lookout for awhile now...

 

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dsio

·Jul 11, 2016·Ash @ ΩF

Looks fine, very nice buy

 

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Nactex

·Jul 11, 2016

Congrats, great catch and with the bracelet also.

 

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Perseus

·Jul 11, 2016

Looks legit. What a score!

 

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Call_me_Tom

·Jul 22, 2016

You really made out well on this deal! BTW, you have balls of steel!!!

 

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nurseford25

·Jul 22, 2016

Call_me_Tom

You really made out well on this deal! BTW, you have balls of steel!!!

Thanks! I'll probably never find a deal this good again, but I'll keep looking.

 

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OMGRLX

·Jul 24, 2016

hey guys, hate to do this, and instead of starting a new thread, i figure i'd recycle this one if OP doesn't mind too much.. 😀
what do you think of this 2500 mov't? is it real or an ETA fake? i swear something must be wrong with my eyes because for the life of me i can't tell, even though i tried practicing on google search images...(that, or different fakes, i dunno...)
this one is being offered to me locally, for a fair price. it's a black dial AT, my fave color combo and my fave modern omega...

 

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nurseford25

·Jul 24, 2016

I don't mind you jacking the thread. I wish I could help you though. I don't know all that much about the 2500 movement. It looks legit from what I've seen but like I said I always researched the 8500 movement or the 861 movement. I'm sure others will be able to answer but I'm betting legit. Do the serial numbers match up? Or are the serial numbers associated with any known fakes?

 

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OMGRLX

·Jul 24, 2016

nurseford25

I don't mind you jacking the thread. I wish I could help you though. I don't know all that much about the 2500 movement. It looks legit from what I've seen but like I said I always researched the 8500 movement or the 861 movement. I'm sure others will be able to answer but I'm betting legit. Do the serial numbers match up? Or are the serial numbers associated with any known fakes?

i believe the serials match. my only concern is an ETA or a chinese masking as a coax. i saw some scary good stuff when i did google image search...that's why before i email back the person, i'd love to get one or two of our resident experts chime in real quick...