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路路Ash @ 惟FThis is the only item this seller has, and she has had zero feedback in the last month....
Has Everyone Been Doing Their Homework? Fake Constellation
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CanberraOmega
路How do you report items? I've never done it?
Also, do we usually also contact the seller?
Also, do we usually also contact the seller?
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路路Ash @ 惟FHow do you report items? I've never done it?
Also, do we usually also contact the seller?
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ulackfocus
路How do you report items? I've never done it?
1) Click on "Report Item" on the right side of the listing just under the seller information
2) In the first drop down box "Report Category" select "copyright and trademark"
3) In the second drop down box "Reason for Report" select "Counterfeit item or authenticity disclaimer"
4) In the third drop down box "Detailed Reason" select "Counterfeit, fake, or replica items"
5) Click on the blue Continue box
6) In the Brief Description box type in a short sentence calling it a fake
Voila!
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CanberraOmega
路Reported! My first time.
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fjf
路However in this case the dog-leg lugs are present. Is the case real or a better fake?
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gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorDo you think these sellers actually know they're selling these things, or is it possible that these eBay non specialist antique dealers and pickers are just not smart enough to know that they're being had by the people they're buying off and/or are too greedy to research.
If the item is sold by an occasional seller, what you are saying is probably true. I've also seen many high volume sellers with both real and fake pieces. Those guys are dealing in volume and not necessarily looking closely at each one.
If he item is coming from Asia or India, then I've seller likely knows.
Gatorcpa
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路路Steve @ 惟F
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X350 XJR
路路Vintage Omega AficionadoThey have even gone the the trouble of doctoring the bridges to create a cal 551, adjusted movement. Note how shallow the chamfering on the jewels on the bridge with the caliber number. The bridge has been ground down and re-engraved with the Adjusted, etc. text added on the rotor bridge as well.
Note on the first photo how the edge (chamfer) on the jewel hole is gone, this is because the bridge has been ground down so a new caliber number could be engraved, also note how shallow the engraving is. A 552 is a much easier movement to come by than a 551 so this is likely what was used to create this monster.
Second photos shows how it should look.
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路路Steve @ 惟FAnd still up, despite multiple reportings. Perhaps because it is eBay Germany?
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路路Vintage Omega AficionadoWe'll see if a call to eBay Trust & Safety does any good.
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路路Vintage Omega AficionadoGONE!
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X350 XJR
路路Vintage Omega AficionadoWhat's the eBay trust and safety department just out of interest?
That would be the people behind the scenes that do care and want things like this off the site.
They may be money hungry whores, but having counterfeit goods is a black eye and they really
don't tolerate it.
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dsio
路路Ash @ 惟FThat would be the people behind the scenes that do care and want things like this off the site.
They may be money hungry whores, but having counterfeit goods is a black eye and they really
don't tolerate it.
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CanberraOmega
路Note on the first photo how the edge (chamfer) on the jewel hole is gone, this is because the bridge has been ground down so a new caliber number could be engraved, also note how shallow the engraving is. A 552 is a much easier movement to come by than a 551 so this is likely what was used to create this monster.
Second photos shows how it should look.
Thank! Got it
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ulackfocus
路Chamfering = countersinking. (sort of)
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GHigh
路Oh dear...wanted to buy a vintage watch and went to a recommended seller - a proper watch shop. Eventually decided against gold and more delicate gold mechanical winder, and bought a Constellation Piepan automatic with date, late 50s/early 60s (allegedly) that I can wear all the time. Only now came across this forum and realised I had been rather reckless....
In particular, my watch looks in too good a condition to be true! No patina on the dial
Even so, I checked out a lot of the signs of fakes, and haven't found anything glaringly obvious....crosshair alignment, hand alignment, lettering....even the little Omega etched in the centre of the front crystal is there....so perhaps it's an Omega restoration? Or a very well assembled rehash from other models.
I'll send the pics and see what you experts say. Sorry, I am so green that I don't even know how to open the watch back, so have no pics of movement.
Thanks for your comments...but please don't mock me too much for my lack of experience! I hadn't realised the depth of technical expertise that such sites offer. So, much appreciated!
Now for the good news: I am v happy with the look of the watch, and it keeps excellent time!
Ignorance is bliss ;-)
Ghigh
In particular, my watch looks in too good a condition to be true! No patina on the dial
Even so, I checked out a lot of the signs of fakes, and haven't found anything glaringly obvious....crosshair alignment, hand alignment, lettering....even the little Omega etched in the centre of the front crystal is there....so perhaps it's an Omega restoration? Or a very well assembled rehash from other models.
I'll send the pics and see what you experts say. Sorry, I am so green that I don't even know how to open the watch back, so have no pics of movement.
Thanks for your comments...but please don't mock me too much for my lack of experience! I hadn't realised the depth of technical expertise that such sites offer. So, much appreciated!
Now for the good news: I am v happy with the look of the watch, and it keeps excellent time!
Ignorance is bliss ;-)
Ghigh
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hoipolloi
路Looks like a very nice 168010.
Does it have quick set date?
Only wrong thing is the second hand, generic and a bit too thick.
Does it have quick set date?
Only wrong thing is the second hand, generic and a bit too thick.
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