First omega purchase, maybe.

DTA1 · Feb 15, 2025

Hello,
Thanks in advance for any help the community can provide. I’m looking at buying my first omega and am not confident of the authenticity of this piece. I don’t have any specifics as to why I’m skeptical, but from the research I’ve done, some things just don’t look quite right to me. Maybe I’m just skeptical in general. Please help.

Dan S · Feb 15, 2025

The watch appears to be legit, it's a US-cased SMDV. The movement is looking a bit rough and I'd really like to see better photos of the dial. There may be a small stamp/hallmark on the edge of the back between the lugs indicating the case material (e.g. 14k GF vs 14k). If you have more information about it, including asking price, information about the seller (or sales platform), and research you have done, please post everything all at once so we can help you. It's tedious when we have to pry information out of a new member piece by piece.

DTA1 · Feb 15, 2025

Dan S
The watch appears to be legit, it's a US-case SMDV. The movement is looking a bit rough and I'd really like to see better photos of the dial. There may be a small stamp/hallmark between the lugs indicating the case material.

Thanks for the reply. The movement does look rough. I’m hoping the camera and lighting are to blame. The guy is not great at communicating via message and photos. What would your concerns be with the dial? I can probably get it for about $300. Should I grab it in this condition?

Dan S · Feb 15, 2025

$300 is all the money for a gold-plated SMDV with no bracelet and a damaged movement, and I'm concerned about the originality of the dial. L's looking misaligned. You'd need better photos.

It's really an entry-level piece, nothing special, so no reason to jump on it IMO.

DTA1 · Feb 15, 2025

Dan S
$300 is all the money for a gold-plated SMDV with no bracelet and a damaged movement, and I'm concerned about the originality of the dial. L's looking misaligned. You'd need better photos.

It's really an entry-level piece, nothing special, so no reason to jump on it IMO.

Perfect feedback. Thank you.

SOG53 · Feb 16, 2025

save your 300 for a decent one- this is not

Guy0783 · Feb 16, 2025

For me, if it's a maybe just pass it by and find something that draws you to it.

First omega purchase, maybe.

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