Forums Latest Members
  1. Peppe Dec 10, 2014

    Posts
    269
    Likes
    153
    Hi guys!

    Bought two "Omega straps" on a web auction based on poor pics :)

    Whats your thoughts? Fake or genuine? I am leaning towards fake; especially the croco/steel buckle combo.
     
    uploadfromtaptalk1418242434873.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1418242450798.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1418242463150.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1418242483992.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1418242495493.jpg uploadfromtaptalk1418242507152.jpg
  2. Sherbie Dec 10, 2014

    Posts
    1,321
    Likes
    1,859
    The buckles scream fake to me, especially the stainless one, but if there are fake, at least they spelt acierinox correctly!

    Havent handled enough straps to be certain, but again, not looking good

    Someone with more experience will chip in later hopefully, cheers, paul
     
  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Dec 10, 2014

    Posts
    12,426
    Likes
    29,481
    Straps are fake as well.
     
  4. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 10, 2014

    Posts
    12,168
    Likes
    15,625
    Both are as fake as fake can be.:(

    Hope you didn't get burned too bad.
    gatorcpa
     
  5. Peppe Dec 11, 2014

    Posts
    269
    Likes
    153
    Thought so :) It was l long shot but they where cheap. Thanks guys!
     
  6. Peppe Dec 11, 2014

    Posts
    269
    Likes
    153
    Was thinking about just leaving it, but now saw that the seller had lots of straps available at the same on-line auction and they all look the same as these. Decided to ask for a return, reported it and will give him a nasty rating/comment just because I hate dishonest people and to warn other potential bidders. It is worth the effort if it is a nail in the eye on these people.
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 11, 2014

    Posts
    12,168
    Likes
    15,625
    Did the seller specifically state that these were "original" or were made by Omega? If so, then get eBay to throw the book at them.

    Just to give you an idea what the real thing costs, CousinsUK has old stock Omega calf leather bands starting around £40, plus shipping. Not sure if they ship these to the USA, as there are some cross-border issues with international shipment of leather goods. More exotic leather could cost you up to 10X that price.

    Modern buckles at Ofrei.com cost around $25. Genuine vintage Omega buckles in normal widths (16mm to 18mm) are getting very thin on the ground these days. About 90% of those sizes found on eBay are fakes.

    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa
     
  8. snick777 Dec 11, 2014

    Posts
    76
    Likes
    47
    I work in an environment were secondhand products are commonplace. It is very difficult to verify all items as original or authentic not given the time to research properly.I follow a few basic rules, I set for myself. First rule; Check for quality, does it look or feel cheap? Second rule: check for originality, any references handy, online pictures etc. Rule # 3 (This one was passed on to me by a 25 year Pawnbroker vet) When in doubt through it out. It is better to not get burned then to ponder on the deal that was too good to pass up.
     
    SpikiSpikester likes this.