BadAndy
·I am new to this forum, and very new to vintage Omegas (and other vintage watches). Like most people I was drawn to the appeal of the Ranchero. I saw the following one on Ebay, and was a bidder up to about $500. After that, I just didn't want to risk anymore without knowing if it is real or not. It just sold for $750. (USD).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-RANCH...TCH-REF-2990-1-/191603735777?autorefresh=true
The movement, serial number, case look correct for a Ranchero (from my little research). As the seller indicated, I know the hands are incorrect. The dial looks like it had been re-done, but I am not sure. I don't think the crown is correct either, but am not sure.
Did someone get a steal on this watch? Or am I missing something and should be glad I stayed away. Are re-production hands available, if it only needed new hands? Or are original hands (NOS?) available somewhere? Approximate cost for the correct hands?
I know this is probably one of the most common "faked" watches, so just trying to learn as much as I can before I make a mistake.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-RANCH...TCH-REF-2990-1-/191603735777?autorefresh=true
The movement, serial number, case look correct for a Ranchero (from my little research). As the seller indicated, I know the hands are incorrect. The dial looks like it had been re-done, but I am not sure. I don't think the crown is correct either, but am not sure.
Did someone get a steal on this watch? Or am I missing something and should be glad I stayed away. Are re-production hands available, if it only needed new hands? Or are original hands (NOS?) available somewhere? Approximate cost for the correct hands?
I know this is probably one of the most common "faked" watches, so just trying to learn as much as I can before I make a mistake.
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